[–] Namrok 1 point 5 points 6 points (+6|-1) ago
Somehow I missed everything that happened.
Maybe all that's really needed is a clear example on the rules page about what specifically falls under sustained and abusive messages. I mean, it's the internet. Shit gets salty. If two people are really having at it over PM, or contained to a single post, let them at it. To me it only crosses a line when one of them follows the other everywhere else on voat, and starts getting into crazy arguments everywhere. You get into an argument on /v/politics, and they follow you into /v/games calling you a filthy Trump/Hillary supporter while you're trying to talk about how much you hate DLC.
[–] ChillyHellion [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
To me it only crosses a line when one of them follows the other everywhere else on voat, and starts getting into crazy arguments everywhere.
oddly enough, that's exactly what happened. Rule 3 has always had support from the /v/gaming community, so it's jarring to see that sentiment change so quickly. but a mod's responsibility is to the community, and it's foolish to maintain a rule that no longer has community support. I just hope that people continue to weigh in whenever there's a rule discussion, because the modteam does all it can to sticky those discussions right here in /v/gaming and seek feedback from the community directly. If you don't weigh in, you don't have a voice.
Taking the solution one step further, I think having a block user button would solve the problem completely. Harassment is tough to define at the subverse level because everyone's definition is different. Giving everyone tools at the individual level allows everyone to handle the issue personally in a way that doesn't affect other's on the sub.
I've made the request for a block user button here: https://voat.co/v/ideasforvoat/comments/1211887
[–] Namrok 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
That's too bad you're catching flak then. To me that is pretty much the only time I'd ever want a user banned. But I guess I'm alone in that.
You're probably dead on about an individual block button nipping the issue in the bud. Here is hoping they can get on that.
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[–] ChillyHellion [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I sincerely appreciate the positive feedback :) waking up to an inbox full of hate was a shock, and my only thought at the time was how it might affect the /v/gaming community. It's a lousy feeling to feel like I've simultaneously let people down and put the community I love in the line of fire. /v/gaming has always been great to me, and I will continue to do all I can to respect each and every one of you.
[–] AlphaWookie 6 points 0 points 6 points (+6|-6) ago
Testing to see if I am still censored.
[–] AlphaWookie 3 points 2 points 5 points (+5|-3) ago
I so want to shitpost right now. You should know that.
[–] 5987431? 2 points 12 points 14 points (+14|-2) ago
No one but the admins can prove brigading anyway so that's a bit of a useless rule to have for a mod to enforce. Doxxing is something for the admins to handle also if they wish and I think harassment is too subjective for a few people to interpret.
[–] ChillyHellion [S] 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
You've channeled my thoughts on brigading to a T. And you're right that doxxing is already in the TOS. The TOS does expressly require mods to enforce the site-wide rules (including doxxing), but that's no reason for us to double-cover a site-wide rule in the sidebar.
[–] AlphaWookie 6 points 1 point 7 points (+7|-6) ago
OP it depend. If you want to referee personal disagreement with users and think you can do so in a way that result in both users staying and both sides agreeing to apologize and sticking with there apology then rule 3 should stay. If you do not want the work let it go and the community do its thing.
[–] AlphaWookie 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
That is an old idea it is called the free market place of ideas.
[–] thrus 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
It is an interesting idea but I don't see it working well. using myself as an example, if someone wants to argue with me I'm happy to do so (some days more then others) but if they are so into an internet argument that they create a specific post to continue it or insult me or even go on a downvoating campaign against me I'm just going to laugh to myself and go on with my day.
[–] ChillyHellion [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I appreciate the constructive feedback. What would you think of a site-wide block button taking the place of any subverse rules against harassment? https://voat.co/v/ideasforvoat/comments/1211887
With respect, no one likes a heckler, but because harassment is so subjective, it makes more sense to place tools in the hands of each individual than to try to prevent it at the sub level.
[–] ChillyHellion [S] 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I do, but I'm adament about going through each comment and replying personally. It's taking a long time, and I apologize if I miss a few.
[–] FullyBespokedTomato 1 point 6 points 7 points (+7|-1) ago (edited ago)
While I disagree with the reversal I applaud your actions and responsible disposition.
I would agree that if you feel doxxing/brigading are fully covered without rule #3 and you (the mods of v/gaming) are trying to step back from the "harassment" restrictions, then the rule doesn't make sense.
Fuck'em, let the trolls get downvoated to hell for not adding anything to the discussion and keep your hands clean/head off the witchhunt lists.
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[–] FullyBespokedTomato 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
If only some people would stop holding them up as such...
[–] ChillyHellion [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I appreciate the great feedback :) I know it's not possible to please everyone all of the time, but /v/gaming's modteam has always done a good job of approaching the community with any and all changes to the rules, only implementing them upon request. Rule 3 has been around longer than I have, and has been up for review along with the rest of the subverse rules a few times - in fact the sticky that this sticky replaced was a rule 3 discussion thread.
What do you think of the idea raised in my edit about a block user button? that would allow each individual user to handle harassment themselves without impacting others on the sub. It's functionality that would have to be implemented on a site level, but it's been on the admin's to-do list for a long time: https://voat.co/v/ideasforvoat/comments/1211887
[–] FullyBespokedTomato 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
No worries, I have no complaints about the work that you and the other mods are doing here in v/gaming.
I saw this shit kickoff and generally avoid getting into other mod's modding tactics as a rule. If I hate the way thing are going I just find somewhere else to spend my time. You could certainly do with one less whinging pom.
I am a strong proponent of the block user function. I really like the block subverse function already, why not be able to condemn the shitty trolls/spammers to a room all by themselves? They can still have their "free speech" and not waste my time with it either.