(04-30-2015, 03:11 AM)Ckayah Polaali Wrote:(04-30-2015, 01:37 AM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:(04-29-2015, 11:34 PM)Ckayah Polaali Wrote: Honestly, why would anyone feel justified in consistently skirting the boundaries of what's allowed by the rules? I mean, read the minor violations. They pretty much all define asshole behavior. Posting a bunch of off-topic stuff in someone's thread? That's asshole behavior. Insults? Asshole behavior.
Why would being an asshole be a good thing?
Rather, why would the rest of us think it's a good thing to keep assholes around?
Everyone has bad days. That's not the point. The current warning system seems to be well thought out to allow for that. Everyone acts like an asshole from time to time. The warning system allows for that. Acting like an asshole because you've had a crappy day doesn't make you an asshole - especially if you recognize that you acted like an asshole and apologize for it. Assholes are assholes because they consistently act like assholes.
Why would it benefit this forum to keep assholes around?
Because Asshole is a statement that is different for everyone.
Not in this context. The policy guidelines are very clear.
Yes, which means that a user would be guilty of 'violating a policy' not 'being an asshole'
We don't want to keep people around who are assholes, but again, I think some level of dissension is ok in an internet forum. Breaking the rules does not mean being an asshole.
Again to bring up something awful. People will do bannable offences on occasion, just to make a point. However you can register again for 10 dollars, as it is not permanent.
I just think it's harsh line to equate "Breaking internet forum rules, possibly in good faith" with "Being an asshole."
