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    27 Mar '21 11:11
    If I were found to have used the alert post function over and over again in a frivolous way or as an intenser-than-a-thumb-down gesture of disagreement or personal disapproval in the middle of forum conversations, I would understand if my right to alert posts were to be taken away from me. Would this, in fact, be a good 'rule' to have?
  2. SubscriberSuzianne
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    30 Mar '21 06:281 edit
    @fmf said
    If I were found to have used the alert post function over and over again in a frivolous way or as an intenser-than-a-thumb-down gesture of disagreement or personal disapproval in the middle of forum conversations, I would understand if my right to alert posts were to be taken away from me. Would this, in fact, be a good 'rule' to have?
    And who will be the judge and jury on this?

    You?

    Please.
  3. SubscriberPonderableonline
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    30 Mar '21 06:32
    @suzianne said
    And who will be the judge and jury on this?

    You?

    Please.
    This would fall to Russ probably. I suggest to leave him alone to do meaningful work as much as possible.
    Russ might move initiators of spurious alerts to his SPAM folder. If something is alerted by right someone will, who is not driven by personal attack motives.
  4. SubscriberVery Rusty
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    31 Mar '21 18:07
    @suzianne said
    And who will be the judge and jury on this?

    You?

    Please.
    The person who would most likely be the least bias would be a Moderator.

    -VR
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    31 Mar '21 18:11
    @fmf said
    If I were found to have used the alert post function over and over again in a frivolous way or as an intenser-than-a-thumb-down gesture of disagreement or personal disapproval in the middle of forum conversations, I would understand if my right to alert posts were to be taken away from me. Would this, in fact, be a good 'rule' to have?
    Seems a little weird to have a bespoke rule that would only be applied to you. May I suggest self-restraint instead?
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    @suzianne said
    And who will be the judge and jury on this?

    You?

    Please.
    Don’t be silly.
  7. Subscribermoonbus
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    Before considering whether the implementation of a new rule is necessary, is there any evidence that spurious alerts have become so widespread that something must be done about it?
  8. SubscriberVery Rusty
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    @moonbus said
    Before considering whether the implementation of a new rule is necessary, is there any evidence that spurious alerts have become so widespread that something must be done about it?
    I don't even know if it matters. In some cases calling someone Stupid or an idiot or making fun of their character is alerted and removed then on others NOT removed. So what I am beginning to see is inconsistency here.

    I understand the Moderators have a difficult job which they do for free. I also know that bias is bound to happen as they are human!

    -VR
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