Post by Admin on Mar 4, 2024 10:34:34 GMT
All
Over the last couple of weeks we have unfortunately seen a few members delete their accounts. It is understood by the Admin team that this is solely due to a rather toxic atmosphere that has developed on the board. There does seem to be a theme here.
As a result, the Admin team wish to reiterate a few things.
1. There are guidelines for users to refer to. While it is not intended that these are to be regarded as inflexible, they are for everyone’s benefit and if there is a consistent attempt to contravene the guidelines, the continued presence of the poster(s) responsible has to be reviewed
2. The Mod team do deliberately employ a light touch. This should not be interpreted as a soft touch.
3. This is a board for football discussion. It is by definition solely used by football fans and as a result it is accepted that on occasion the discussion can get a little robust. There is nothing wrong with that. We’ve all had a few drinks and the odd spat is inevitable. However, where posters deliberately seek to inflame, belittle others or hijack threads, the whole board suffers. It is accepted by the Admin of this board that sometimes a laissez faire approach can diminish the enjoyment of everyone else
4. Accordingly posters are reminded that all three moderators are on this board (or at least one of them) several times a day. We can all be contacted by DM, or by using the report function. We encourage anyone who is unhappy about anything to contact us. Please be assured that every complaint is followed up (we have a separate discussion board) and that if issues can be resolved privately (90% can) then we endeavour to do so.
5. There is a common thread in the recent departures. Advice has been given to the poster(s) concerned.
Finally. This post is not intended to result in a pile on. Nor is intended to neuter much of what has made this board an enjoyable resource. But sometimes the bigger picture needs to be considered and the Mod team make it clear that if posters have to be removed to maintain the enjoyment of this board, that will have to happen.
Thanks
Admin
Over the last couple of weeks we have unfortunately seen a few members delete their accounts. It is understood by the Admin team that this is solely due to a rather toxic atmosphere that has developed on the board. There does seem to be a theme here.
As a result, the Admin team wish to reiterate a few things.
1. There are guidelines for users to refer to. While it is not intended that these are to be regarded as inflexible, they are for everyone’s benefit and if there is a consistent attempt to contravene the guidelines, the continued presence of the poster(s) responsible has to be reviewed
2. The Mod team do deliberately employ a light touch. This should not be interpreted as a soft touch.
3. This is a board for football discussion. It is by definition solely used by football fans and as a result it is accepted that on occasion the discussion can get a little robust. There is nothing wrong with that. We’ve all had a few drinks and the odd spat is inevitable. However, where posters deliberately seek to inflame, belittle others or hijack threads, the whole board suffers. It is accepted by the Admin of this board that sometimes a laissez faire approach can diminish the enjoyment of everyone else
4. Accordingly posters are reminded that all three moderators are on this board (or at least one of them) several times a day. We can all be contacted by DM, or by using the report function. We encourage anyone who is unhappy about anything to contact us. Please be assured that every complaint is followed up (we have a separate discussion board) and that if issues can be resolved privately (90% can) then we endeavour to do so.
5. There is a common thread in the recent departures. Advice has been given to the poster(s) concerned.
Finally. This post is not intended to result in a pile on. Nor is intended to neuter much of what has made this board an enjoyable resource. But sometimes the bigger picture needs to be considered and the Mod team make it clear that if posters have to be removed to maintain the enjoyment of this board, that will have to happen.
Thanks
Admin