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Topic started on 9-5-2004 @ 07:19 AM by SkepticOverlord
...and complaining about seacrhing. Useful spam this time... A recent complaint using our complaint form....
I found it useful to use the search function to search for all the posts I have posted, but now that it says 2 search terms are required i can no longer search for nothing and get all the posts I have done and review them. It made it alot easier for me if I hve been away for a while and wanted to see where my posts went but cant remember where i posted. Dont worry about a response, just fix it, it cant be too hard, just make it search but also display better if use more than 2 search terms aswell.
It seems some aspects of ATS are going unnoticed. First, finding your posts: Find Posts Button: Below every post is a 'find posts' button that will take you to a simple search list of every post from that author. Obviously, this will also take you to all of your posts as well. MyATS Button: One of the black buttons in the board toolbar is the
MyATS button, this takes you to a page with two key features; 1- Subscribed forums, and 2- Subscribed Threads. Each thread in the right forum are threads in which you've either posted, or for which you clicked the subscribe button. Next, searching: The Search on ATS features two methods for searching. One is simple, using Google's rather extensive archive of ATS content, the other is complex, using a powerful Boolean method of searching all ATS posts. The nature of a Boolean search requires more than one search term for reliable search results. Instructions for using the Boolean Search are indicated at the bottom of the search page. The best advice is to spend some time experimenting with these searches. With practice, you'll quickly find whatever you're looking for on the first try. The Google search is also convenient for finding content in the entire ATS content domain. Keep in mind that Google may not have every thread of the discussion board in its database. And finally, when you use the complaint form and you'd like a response, please indicate your ATS username... otherwise, we have no idea who authored the complaint. (This is a copy of the message sent in a Mass-U2U... use this thread for additional questions.) [Edited on 9-5-2004 by SkepticOverlord]


reply posted on 13-1-2005 @ 08:40 PM by jsobecky
Originally posted by ShadowMan
Originally posted by jsobecky
Originally posted by Leveller
Umm. I don't want to sound like a total newb, but how does one complain?
I can't see a button anywhere on my browser.

Never mind. Found the bugger in the Suggestions thingy.

[edit on 16-8-2004 by Leveller]

It doesn't matter anyhow. I have never received an answer to even one of my complaints.


It does matter man cause if you have a problem it needs to be taken care of it just cant be tossed away like that.. jsobecky you might not of gotten an answer because they havnt read it yet or you didnt leave your username so they can get back to you...

Well, I started off the complaint with the line.."My member name is jsobecky"

I did this THREE times in the complaint.

I even copied and pasted the part of the complaint form that states "If you want a response, please include your member name", stating that the reason I was including it was that I wanted to follow protocol and I desired a response.

What response did I get? Nothing. Zilch. Nada.

The complaint, btw, was over issues of harassment.

Please note that I did not use the complaint as a first resort.

First I u2u'd the people involved and asked them to stop. They refused, and continued to harass.

Then, I u2u'd the mod responsible for the forum. He did nothing, stating that IHO it was borderline. He was, however, kind enough to penalize me for a oneliner.

I even asked the advice of a member here whose opinion I value and respect.

My final resort was the complaint box. To no avail, as you can see.

Why does ATS have T&C if they are applied arbitrarily, or not at all?

Why have a complaint mechanism if it does not result in even the courtesy of a reply?

What constitutes harassment? The definition in the T&C? The legal corporate HR definition of whatever makes someone uncomfortable?

Or something that stifles decent, rational conversation because of the brickbats tossed about?

In frustration, I told one of these trolls to "Kiss my arse" which earned me a 250 point penalty. The troll continues his ways.

At the same time, on the other side of ATS, certain members are allowed to call someone a "faggot" with a penchant for young boys. This member is not chastised, but his wit is applauded.

Yes, I know how busy the staff/admin/mods are, and how this is a private board which owes the membership nothing more than ...well, actually, nothing at all.

But, well.. no, never mind.
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