He Got Game
Originally posted by infinityoreilly
Also I've noticed an NBA style application of the "rules" here at ATS, meaning those with long histories here are given a longer leash when it
comes to infractions.
Enforcement of the
T&C is indeed discretionary and may seem uneven to the
casual observer.
However, though individual styles vary, there is a rationale behind all staff action.
New members usually get some slack because they may honestly not know they're doing something wrong. We try to bring them up to speed as painlessly
as possible, and most folks respond favorably to that approach.
New members who start off spouting obscenities, posting spam and picking fights with mods, on the other hand, usually don't last more than a few days
or weeks at the most.
Established members who have a track record of contributing good posts also get some slack. We all have bad days now and then, and if an otherwise
good member has a Maalox moment now and then, we usually try to resolve the situation as peacefully as we can.
Then there are members who intentionally test the limits and try to get away with things to see if we're watching. They're less interested in
discussing the topics than stirring up drama, care more about scoring points than denying ignorance and are always the first to throw tantrums over
any perceived sleight.
And they waste an inordinate amount of staff time.
After a dubious career of racking up fouls and arguing with the refs, they are eventually expelled from the game.
It all comes down to respect for the sport.
