Username : Kodec5
Constructive post: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.62788703
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.62674617
Topic: Second chances - page 4. (Read 3264 times)
It's that time of the year again... and it's at least as good a time as any to reflect on both the good, and the bad; to think about how we can do better in the future; and also to... forgive. Regarding that last one, we've decided that for a limited time, we will be considering unbanning users previously banned for plagiarism.
This is not a blanket amnesty. We take plagiarism very seriously. Not just any banned account will be unbanned, not all sanctions will be lifted, and we'll be watching the unbanned users like hawks.
Here are the requirements:
How to apply:
If you already registered an account to post in Meta for a ban appeal then simply reply to this thread.
If you didn't register another account send an email to this address: [email protected]
Example info to include:
We will post all of the unbanned users in this thread. Hopefully in the future we'll look back on this as proof of the value of forgiveness and second chances. (Otherwise, maybe we'll look back on this as a reason not to do it again in the future.)
Enjoy the Holidays and Happy 2024 everyone!
this is a very good initiative and I'm grateful some people whose account where banned could get their account back and learn from their mistake.This is not a blanket amnesty. We take plagiarism very seriously. Not just any banned account will be unbanned, not all sanctions will be lifted, and we'll be watching the unbanned users like hawks.
Here are the requirements:
- You must have been banned already for an extended period of time, at least 6 months.
- You must point to at least 1 really good, constructive post you've made.
- A ban on wearing a signature will be added, equal to at least 2 years minus however long you were banned.
How to apply:
If you already registered an account to post in Meta for a ban appeal then simply reply to this thread.
If you didn't register another account send an email to this address: [email protected]
Example info to include:
Code:
Username:
Constructive post:
Constructive post:
We will post all of the unbanned users in this thread. Hopefully in the future we'll look back on this as proof of the value of forgiveness and second chances. (Otherwise, maybe we'll look back on this as a reason not to do it again in the future.)
Enjoy the Holidays and Happy 2024 everyone!
Although I know that it would be difficult for some persons to get access to this information since they might have left the forum for a while now.
I still wish then the best of luck.
I am also assuming that, even though some user could be allowed to come back and participate here again, does not necessarily mean others are forced to change their negative feedback on that user, right?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
I don't think the tags would be removed after they have been pardoned for their offense. But I feel those tags should also be removed from the account (if there's any that comes with the banned account) like making it look like a brand new account. Well the way I see it, is like those who issued the tags should also be part of this project that's if the account that comes with a tag needs there presence.
I only feel for those new people who were banned for plagiarism on a mistake note, though the offence can't cause any more issues if the person indeed improves. Finally, even in campaigns, they get to check mostly your current status months and not your past months' status, and if the person could improve truly, less than 6 months is enough to prove and justify that. So, let the accounts speak for themselves.
I would suppose members that have been banned and not returned to the forum will be unaware of the amnesty but alt-accounts and account farmer would have been expected to take advantage.
As we approach one week before the festive holidays, there are still only two members that have asked for a reprieve. One is a lesser known member Nathrixxx and one is account farmer NoorulHuda: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.63334400
As we approach one week before the festive holidays, there are still only two members that have asked for a reprieve. One is a lesser known member Nathrixxx and one is account farmer NoorulHuda: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.63334400
Plagiarism is a forum moderation concern, trust feedback left for such cases is interfering with moderation's policy, if someone on DT has tagged people for that, well, it's better to keep the tag on so that admin could blacklist them from DT election, or they could simply remove the tag. It's their choice.
I am also assuming that, even though some user could be allowed to come back and participate here again, does not necessarily mean others are forced to change their negative feedback on that user, right?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
I don't think the tags would be removed after they have been pardoned for their offense. But I feel those tags should also be removed from the account (if there's any that comes with the banned account) like making it look like a brand new account. Well the way I see it, is like those who issued the tags should also be part of this project that's if the account that comes with a tag needs there presence.
This is the kind of initiative I would have not expected to see from the administration, so congratulations to all the users who will have a chance to get their cases reviewed and may become part of the community again.
Though, there has been a handful of users whom I am not sure whether they are completely deserving of another chance, to my mind comes to what happened to naim027, for example. I believe he had already been given several chances and yet, he decided to avoid his ban and use several alternative accounts to post around here, I never knew whether he was banned again after people discovered what he had done, but anyways.
I am also assuming that, even though some user could be allowed to come back and participate here again, does not necessarily mean others are forced to change their negative feedback on that user, right?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
Though, there has been a handful of users whom I am not sure whether they are completely deserving of another chance, to my mind comes to what happened to naim027, for example. I believe he had already been given several chances and yet, he decided to avoid his ban and use several alternative accounts to post around here, I never knew whether he was banned again after people discovered what he had done, but anyways.
I am also assuming that, even though some user could be allowed to come back and participate here again, does not necessarily mean others are forced to change their negative feedback on that user, right?
For example, if someone was banned around a year ago because they committed plagiarism and because of this thread that person is forgiven and allowed to post again, those who red-tagged them are supposed to feel compelled to remove such negative feedback or that would be independent of the decision of the administration and only come down to the personal point of view of each user?
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There were appeals people made last year. And I don't know why they have not dropped their application or probably they have missed out the thread.Appeal apologies for dataispower ban
Ban Appeal For DiMarxist I made a search from page one to page thirteen and I only saw these two appeals. I think they can also be considered if they have submitted the application. And the instruction is if you have not appealed then use the amnesty email to submit your application and those who have appeal can also do that. And by now they many have done that. I also appreciate Cyrus kind gesture to help them. When finally they are unbanned, they should go and sin no more.
This is a very high level of kind gesture displayed as an admin. I am sure the lucky ones who get unbanned will make good use of this second chance and avoid plagiarism as much as the can.
Citing only but one constructive post made by the user is really fair I must say. At least it will show the user deserves the second chance and that they can still do more constructive posts when the return fully to the form
Citing only but one constructive post made by the user is really fair I must say. At least it will show the user deserves the second chance and that they can still do more constructive posts when the return fully to the form
'Tis the season to be Jolly (good) therefore it some of us do appreciate this thread but the goodwill shown by Cyrus seems to only have been grabbed by two members and that is something I find extremely peculiar. If there are members that made genuine mistake that resulted in bans, this is their chance to try get a reprieve but the take-up is very low and one of those (NoorulHuda) seems to be an account-farmer.
Appreciate you and this thread Cyrus!! Hopefully it’ll help a few members whom made dumb mistakes get a second chance.
We will post all of the unbanned users in this thread. Hopefully in the future we'll look back on this as proof of the value of forgiveness and second chances. (Otherwise, maybe we'll look back on this as a reason not to do it again in the future.)
Enjoy the Holidays and Happy 2024 everyone!
A good second chance for many forum users and with the most common rule violation leads to their bans, plagiarism, I hope if they get second chances, they will not do it again.Enjoy the Holidays and Happy 2024 everyone!
[TIPS] to avoid plagiarism.
[GUIDE] Plagiarism and how to avoid it.
With growth of ChatGPT, they must not use ChatGPT-generated content too.
AI Spam Report Reference Thread
It was a big worry that if the forum started to allow banned members to request and possibly receive an un-ban, that it would then set banned members in to a frenzy and overwhelm the Mods. Theymos, after Hilarious’s thread to discuss changing the rules (which was in large part was in favor for doing so) changed the rules and it didn’t become an overwhelming issue like some thought it would. Most banned members simply move on or create ban evading new accounts. Didn’t think this would be a ton different, but this thread goes to show the Mods here aren’t evil and non-caring and whatever else people will say towards them when irrationally upset.
Appreciate you and this thread Cyrus!! Hopefully it’ll help a few members whom made dumb mistakes get a second chance.
Appreciate you and this thread Cyrus!! Hopefully it’ll help a few members whom made dumb mistakes get a second chance.
Wow what a great and merciful chance you have given to them to enjoy their holiday I believe this won't be forgotten so soon in the history of the forum.
I want to say that you should careful monitor alt, I believe those with alt don't mind following up to get their ban account unbanned since you have given the privileged to them.
Merry Christmas to all enjoy your holiday
Stay safe!
I want to say that you should careful monitor alt, I believe those with alt don't mind following up to get their ban account unbanned since you have given the privileged to them.
Merry Christmas to all enjoy your holiday
Stay safe!
It's possible that the announcement hasn't reached the banned accounts yet, or they've already moved on to their alts and are doing well there. They may want to avoid coming into the spotlight again to prevent potential exposure of their other accounts, much like the case of naim027, where his unban news exposed him.
It is possible that users are avoiding getting trolled by some of the attackers on this thread, so they selected the email route, which is less troll-prone and easier for them. I don't think anyone will use this thread honestly; it's already turning into a spambot, and so many applications will be buried in no time. .
We have had 70+ posts in the thread and are on to page 4 yet there have been just two appeals that I can find. True to form, the NoorulHuda account-farmer was never going to miss the opportunity to try get at least one of the banned accounts reprieved. Another account (Nathrixxx) has asked for a reprieve too.
Here are their second chance appeals, in my opinion it is pointless restoring their accounts even with conditions/restrictions attached:
Here are their second chance appeals, in my opinion it is pointless restoring their accounts even with conditions/restrictions attached:
It's possible that the announcement hasn't reached the banned accounts yet, or they've already moved on to their alts and are doing well there. They may want to avoid coming into the spotlight again to prevent potential exposure of their other accounts, much like the case of naim027, where his unban news exposed him.
However, I'm still in favor of giving a second chance. Who knows, after getting another chance, they might become good members.
Moreover, most banned accounts are usually "new members" who may not be aware of the rules or have taken them lightly. They often realize their mistakes only after being banned. Therefore, giving them a second chance could lead to them being more careful and playing by the rules.
We have had 70+ posts in the thread and are on to page 4 yet there have been just two appeals that I can find. True to form, the NoorulHuda account-farmer was never going to miss the opportunity to try get at least one of the banned accounts reprieved. Another account (Nathrixxx) has asked for a reprieve too.
Here are their second chance appeals, in my opinion it is pointless restoring their accounts even with conditions/restrictions attached:
Here are their second chance appeals, in my opinion it is pointless restoring their accounts even with conditions/restrictions attached:
Username: NoorulHuda
Constructive post: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.59908487 (urdu)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.59819871 (English)
More Info:Banned since: May 04, 2022 - 587 days- (1 year 7 months 9 days)
Ban appeal thread: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ban-appeal-for-noorulhuda-5395857
Other post/topics:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5391044.0https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5391088.0
Constructive post: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.59908487 (urdu)
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.59819871 (English)
More Info:Banned since: May 04, 2022 - 587 days- (1 year 7 months 9 days)
Ban appeal thread: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ban-appeal-for-noorulhuda-5395857
Other post/topics:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5391044.0https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5391088.0
I'm referring to all the scheming, conniving, alt-accounting, merit-groveling weasels that are anything but honest and only here to extract as much wealth from as many different sig campaigns and bounties as they can get themselves into.
Okay... This is exactly what came into my mind when I first read the update... These guys ain't even planning on relinquishing, talkmore of creating a pathway for them pegans? They be like - this is made easy and I think it's time to pull through security cameras ain't watching no more... Shitt!! Well, I'm not totally discouraged since the rules gotta stuck them up!!... What's the whole purpose of farming several accounts? Signatures... What's the toughest conditions ? Not joining a signature for about 2years.lol..I think that a ban on wearing a signature will cool down scammers, and those people who were banned for an accidental or innocent mistake will return here.
No. It's only a perma-ban that serves a scammer outrightly. For the rest of the people you describe, they'll have a chance.If it happens to be an account-farmer, they probably would have flooded the thread with as many banned accounts as possible in the hope at least one would be saved and with that (even with the conditions of being unbanned) the hope of joining a signature campaign in the future. The fact it did not happen seems strange.
it'll happen in a way that META would become fully of shitty, spammed and unmatchable requests...This is what I fear for. I knew JollyGOOD wouldn't just agree to something bad.Sandra 🧑🦰
The fact is that the absolute majority of users (with a few exceptions) engage in plagiarism at the very beginning of their journey on the forum, having a rank with which they are not accepted into signature campaigns.
Are you sure about this? It certainly wasn't my experience for the first 4 years I was on the forum. Sure, most people registered after 2017, and to join a campaign of some sort, but a good chunk of them probably never even wrote posts outside of bounty applications/reports.
I do not claim to be true. When I said so, I meant my own observations, which are based on information from my topic, where I keep records of banned users in the Russian section and on the basis of reports in the topic Report plagiarism.... As well as based on information from the moderator section.
I understand... But the type of people I meant are those who do this knowing it is wrong.
You mean those who also know the consequences? No, they won't, being accepted into the sigcamp is a rare opportunity. In most ban cases of higher ranks, they don't do outright plagiarism, but instead use text spinners or other robotic tools. Other cases, if someone has dug your post history in depth and found your past mistakes before learning the forum rules. 
I don't know if this kind of thing would be worth it, people don't change. If you used plagiarism, it is because you only have a financial interest due to campaign post goals.
The fact is that the absolute majority of users (with a few exceptions) engage in plagiarism at the very beginning of their journey on the forum, having a rank with which they are not accepted into signature campaigns. Therefore, it is wrong to talk about financial interest. Secondly, very few people who come to the forum, hurry to familiarize themselves with the rules of the forum, so they make mistakes because of the banal ignorance of the rules of the forum. And people tend to change, and there are examples of this on the forum.
I understand... But the type of people I meant are those who do this knowing it is wrong. We can consider two distinct types of users, those who have no idea how to use a forum and those who try to circumvent the rules with some type of interest.
For the first group, I think a second chance is fair, for the second, perhaps a small number of users really deserve to come back, a lot of behavior analysis is needed.
But everything is valid, when you think about it, if it's not something very serious, like some conduct that directly harms other users, everyone deserves a chance to show that they can and want to change.
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