A btctalk staff/mod note on the signature will work also ( not just blank ). So, people would not guess if this users are already banned or not.
As for the current ban system, I wouldn't be surprise if another user mistakenly pm'ed an already banned user.
Topic: [Interest Check] - User Rank 'Banned' - page 6. (Read 6059 times)
Could you link to the thread back then (if there was one) or at least give the reasoning from BadBear why exactly something like this was not whished?
I can't find it at this time as I've also seen it quoted by someone else not long ago. There is some discussion here. The only reason I can see for it being denied back then would be because the original suggestion included non-permanently banned accounts, is that correct?
Most likely for all banned accounts (including temporary and permanent), yes. Theymos has some concerns for both temporary and permanent bans (although less for the latter) which I do not necessarily need to specify here. However, if there is sufficient demand, backed up by decent reasoning, I'm almost positive that it could be a thing of the *near* future.
Could you link to the thread back then (if there was one) or at least give the reasoning from BadBear why exactly something like this was not whished?
I can't find it at this time as I've also seen it quoted by someone else not long ago. There is some discussion here. The only reason I can see for it being denied back then would be because the original suggestion included non-permanently banned accounts, is that correct?
Most likely for all banned accounts (including temporary and permanent), yes. Theymos has some concerns for both temporary and permanent bans (although less for the latter) which I do not necessarily need to specify here. However, if there is sufficient demand, backed up by decent reasoning, I'm almost positive that it could be a thing of the *near* future.
Honestly, it surprises me that this hasn't been a basic rule/policy from the very beginning.
It would be nice that when I come across spammers, or obvious farmed accounts quoting each other several times just to level up, that I know whether or not they are banned.
If I know they are banned, I don't have to PM a mod or admin as the problem is most likely taken care of already. It saves the staff also a good amount of time.
I say go for it. Mainly because of the fact that a banned rank should be part of any forum.
It would be nice that when I come across spammers, or obvious farmed accounts quoting each other several times just to level up, that I know whether or not they are banned.
If I know they are banned, I don't have to PM a mod or admin as the problem is most likely taken care of already. It saves the staff also a good amount of time.
I say go for it. Mainly because of the fact that a banned rank should be part of any forum.
Yes, yes, yes. Do something. Anything! I'd be all for bringing the old SCAMMER tag back, but I'm sure that's not going to happen.
The only reason I can see for it being denied back then would be because the original suggestion included non-permanently banned accounts, is that correct?
Could you link to the thread back then (if there was one) or at least give the reasoning from BadBear why exactly something like this was not whished?
Comming back to today, I would support a change like that and definitely think it might help with fighting spam, aswell as account farming supporting said spam.
Could you link to the thread back then (if there was one) or at least give the reasoning from BadBear why exactly something like this was not whished?
Comming back to today, I would support a change like that and definitely think it might help with fighting spam, aswell as account farming supporting said spam.
Yes, I think it's necessary. That way you don't have to wonder if someone's still going to be able to scam/spam/farm or if they're gone. Obviously it'll only apply to their one account or possibly an IP ban but still, it's necessary!
This would be a good idea. It allows for the possibility of cross-referencing old posts which can no longer be deleted with current ones. It can be used for scambusting and finding farmed accounts/alts.
I was recommended to create a thread and check whether there was demand for the user rank 'Banned'. I'm aware that this has been suggested and denied by BadBear in the past. With the addition of this rank I see a fair amount of potential in aiding the analysis and fight against spam & account farmers done by the community. However please note that, in this suggestion we are only considering users that are permanently banned.
So: Any thoughts, suggestions, concerns? Is this a good or a bad idea?
So: Any thoughts, suggestions, concerns? Is this a good or a bad idea?
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