So what would make NSC better?

[Bozza]

The usual Summer binfestry aside, and given we will implement a new very explicit infractions system - what else will make NSC better, friendlier, less likely to lose decent posters?

Always happy to listen to (constructive) suggestions from anyone as to how things can improve.

Fire away...

 

[mr sheen]

consistency in bannings

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I think that people should think twice before they post.

 

[Bozza]

consistency in bannings

I would hope the new infractions system will lead to that - it should be very clear to both users and moderators alike as to what certain behaviours will be 'rewarded' with.

 

[Titanic]

I was initially against splitting the board up... but with the current signal to noise ratio, I think a 'football, sussex ccc/england cricket, and perhaps some allowance for genuinely important national topics' forum, and an 'anything else' would be a good idea. And with moderation that moved threads pretty rapidly as they degenerate.

It MIGHT just reduce the amount of attention-seeking annoyance that NSC has endured recently.

 

[Easy 10]

I'd like the O's to look like little footballs.

 

[mr sheen]

What does the new infractions system consist of? Is it up for consultation?

 

[Seagullible]

inventing a time machine and going back 10 years!

 

[Napper]

Totally wipe out all post counts. If there was not a post counter then it would stop alot of drivel posted. It may also mean new posters get a fairer voice as everyone would be equal.

Why do we need a post counter ?

 

[Mendoza]

The problem is that any thread about any subject can descend into complete binfests

Even if the thread title is Brighton vs Ipswich Town, or What is the best formation to play with turns into bitch fighting


Maybe we should turn threads aimed at specific posters into tactical discussions for the 1st half against Barnet at Home

 

[Titanic]

I was initially against splitting the board up... but with the current signal to noise ratio, I think a 'football, sussex ccc/england cricket, and perhaps some allowance for genuinely important national topics' forum, and an 'anything else' would be a good idea. And with moderation that moved threads pretty rapidly as they degenerate.

It MIGHT just reduce the amount of attention-seeking annoyance that NSC has endured recently.

Just looked throught the first couple of pages... and actually there aren't many threads that I would prefer to see moved altogether... which suggests the problem is individuals hijacking threads, carrying out long-running exchanges that permeate across topics etc...

Is there a reasonable way to keep threads 'on topic' ?

 

[Munkfish]

Less Mods, i understand ot would it would make more work for the others, but surley it would help in keeping consistancy with bannings and mod decsions.

what about a dailey post limit? is that possible?

 

[Da Man Clay]

Totally wipe out all post counts. If there was not a post counter then it would stop alot of drivel posted. It may also mean new posters get a fairer voice as everyone would be equal.

Why do we need a post counter ?

That probably isn't a bad idea.

In regards to splitting up the board, I dont really see the need to - you'll still get the same amount of shite on the same threads but it would just be more difficult to find them!

 

[seagull_special]

Posters who abuse NSC should have their postings monitored and approved before going live.

 

[Walkers Cajun Squirrel]

Porn

 

[Bozza]

What does the new infractions system consist of? Is it up for consultation?

It will be devised over the next week or so and published here. If there is a great outcry that indicates that we have got it wrong then we will adjust to suit, of course. Here is an example of an infraction setup from another messageboard:

Title  	Points  	Expires
Signature Rule Violation 	1 	60 Days
Filter Violation 	1 	60 Days
Argumentative Sarcastic Posts 	1 	60 Days
Racist/Sexual/other offensive content 	2 	60 Days
Personal Comment Aimed at other member/s (Minor) 	2 	90 Days
Personal Comment Aimed at other member/s (Major) 	3 	Never
Inappropriate Link or Post 	1 	30 Days
Restarting a closed thread 	1 	30 Days
Advertising against Forum Rules & Policy 	5 	60 Days
Abuse by PM 	9 	60 Days
Spamming 	500 	Never

* Penalties: 10 points - Unable to send private messages, use profile messages and cannot have a signature until the points expire
* 15 points - 7 Day Ban
* 30 points - 1 Month Ban
* 31+ points - Permanent ban

 

[Frutos]

what about a dailey post limit? is that possible?

I don't think that'd work.

For example, if we get a day where, just hypothetically, Brighton sign Kaka, Falmer Stadium gets finished and Dick Knight meets David Bellotti and beats the shit out of him, people are going to want to be posting far more than if it's a day where nothing at all happens, yet they'd be limited to the same amount of posts in both cases.

 

[Trigger]

More women?

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I think removing the post counter is a good idea - it is worth a try anyway. I can't think of a purpose for it.

 

[Frutos]

* Penalties: 10 points - Unable to send private messages, use profile messages and cannot have a signature until the points expire
* 15 points - 7 Day Ban
* 30 points - 1 Month Ban
* 31+ points - Permanent ban

So in that situation, say a poster amasses 30 points and gets a one month ban, when they come back from that ban, would they start from 0 points again, or would they keep the 30 and so one more point would mean a lifetime ban?