Person of interest thread

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Let me further clarify what I am talking about. It always a good idea to investigate a potential problem. If operauser was banned on other sites for calling Indians, "camel jockeys" or "sand fleas" or whatever else, that helps to build a case. We don't have to wait until he calls an Indian a "camel jockey" ten times here before we ban him, if he's doing it on other sites, whether it's a forum or facebook or twitter. We would be negligent in our duties if we let him do it here ten times. If you see a potential problem investigate it and present the evidence back here so we can talk about it.

I remember seeing King Crimsom making post about how much better iPhone was than WP. I simply googled his name and "posted by King Crimsom". I discovered that he was banned on Apple sites for trolling. On the Apple sites he would talk down Apple and say how much better WP was. I also found another username with his IP. Did I ban him? NO! I presented the evidence to Dave. It's called "awareness", not stalking. He's obviously a troublemaker. Did I stalk him? NO!, but if I saw he make a post, I would look at it to see if he making trouble. That's what we are suppose to do.
 
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Okay, I've had a look at his user and IP on SFS. They both came up clean. In hindsight, I think perhaps a 1-week PP ban is enough, alongside a message from Dave regarding his comments and Dave trying to diffuse the situation so I don't get a face full of abuse (I get the feeling the members will be angry, and rightfully so). In future, I'll make sure the team are involved if it's a borderline situation such as this. At the end of the day, I wanted to protect the interests of this forum, but at the same time I may have moved a little too quickly.
 
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Daniel, sometimes no matter what you do and how nice you try to be doing it, some members are going to get angry. Don't let it get to you. And don't let it stop you from doing the right thing. If you've followed the guidelines and have been honest and courteous in your comments. If there's a problem, it's on them, not you.
 
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If someone is posting racist or other discriminatory remarks they should be banned....period. That's why there's no warning option for discrimination. I banned hiiiiii for that immediately after he made that post he made.
 
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I must admit, I'm still a ban virgin! - Banning escort spammers doesn't count ;) - So plenty of lessons for me to learn before I ever decide to swing that hammer. Thank god for new infraction system! :P
 
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I must admit, I'm still a ban virgin! - Banning escort spammers doesn't count ;) - So plenty of lessons for me to learn before I ever decide to swing that hammer. Thank god for new infraction system! :P

Sometimes it's good to just get down and dirty, if you know what I mean :P
 
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Garghas, who is this dude?

Looks like he's been active in a couple of Instagraph threads. That's where the bad blood between he and Pelle comes from. Interesting that he even debates with jhguth in one thread but then piggybacks on his interest thread. Reminds me of an omnius and ohgood type poster. Knows he's stirring and has an agenda, but doesn't blatantly break any rules.
 
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I am not sure what his issue is other than he doesn't seam to like paying for Instagraph. Lets keep an eye on him and make sure he stays on track.
 
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A new but old one.

http://forums.windowscentral.com/members/angrynil.htm

Angrynil I just gave him 2 infractions he is now just 10 points away from a ban. He will reform his posting patterns or he will be banned. Thread crapping, wield accusations about WPC writers ethics and his continued negativity have pushed me to the end of my tolerance. I have had enough. I gave him the 2 infractions and then I sent him a PM about the situation. We will see a happy healthy post pattern from him or he will be on vacation.
 
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I actually think he was trying to defend the WP Central writers. Seemed that way to me.

Mostly AngryNil was okay at the start and then something between WP7-WP8 pissed him off and now he does tend to thread crap from time to time. However, not sure about this particular case, am still hung over :P
 
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I actually think he was trying to defend the WP Central writers. Seemed that way to me.

You should read it again because what I get out of it is he is implying that WPC writers are taking money from developers in exchange for articles. He is also implying that without a published ethics statement we are operating unethically. Also he is stating that WPC writers hyping apps for money and that our blog is not a news worthy organization.
 
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You should read it again because what I get out of it is he is implying that WPC writers are taking money from developers in exchange for articles. He is also implying that without a published ethics statement we are operating unethically. Also he is stating that WPC writers hyping apps for money and that our blog is not a news worthy organization.

Clearly he is campaigning for a job here.
 
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http://forums.windowscentral.com/instagraph/223404-3.htm#post1950178

Well, he replied. Trying to decide whether or not to infract again for personal attacks, and therefore swing down the banhammer. After the last incident with the discrimination/harassment person that I controversially swung the banhammer on, I'll leave it to someone more experienced.

No you're fine, if you feel someone needs an infraction /ban go ahead and do it. I took care of this one tho.
 
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Okay that's done thanks Eric. He replied to my PM with more accusations and attacks on me and my ethics this time. I just sent him another PM explaining in detail where his mistakes were. I am excited to hear what his reply will be on Wednesday...:grin:
 
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Okay that's done thanks Eric. He replied to my PM with more accusations and attacks on me and my ethics this time. I just sent him another PM explaining in detail where his mistakes were. I am excited to hear what his reply will be on Wednesday...:grin:

I'm sure you'll keep us updated on that.