Infraction FAQ

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by Tyler Banfield, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. #1
    Per the advice of Nintendo, I have decided to create an Infraction FAQ

    Shawn's Summary of the Infraction System:

    There isn't a specific list. The list of infractions is fluid... the number of points each is worth varies, the time each one lasts varies and the number of points needed to earn a ban also varies by user, so it's not really something that can be defined.

    "Normal" users would be banned at 10 "active" points.

    Currently, there are four major threads discussing infractions:

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=97160

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=96930

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=97675

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=98724

    Here is a summary of the main questions asked in these threads:

    How many infraction points does it take to get banned?
    According to a post by Shawn, "10 infraction points = ban for any user, some users it would take less."

    What is the lifespan of an infraction point?
    According to a post by Shawn, "Infraction points expire, so once the oldest ones have expired enough to bring you into the realm of not being banned, it's lifted."

    Where do infraction points appear?
    In the upper right hand corner of your posts and in your UserCP.

    Who can see your infraction points?
    Yourself, mods and admins.

    When did DP create the infraction system?
    June 8th, 2006

    Why did I receive an infraction?
    Reasons may include (but not limited to):
    Duplicate thread
    Bumping own thread
    Bump really old thread
    Thread hijack
    Start thread in wrong forum
    Getting a post reported to a mod
    Excessive posts in the Introduction area

    How do mods give an infraction?
    According to sarahk, "Once a mod decides to give an infraction they can only choose the type of infraction and then to a) give a yellow card warning (0 points) or b) give a red card infraction."

    For more on the infraction system, Shawn recommended this in a post:
    http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1137312#post1137312
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jun 21, 2006 IP
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  2. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    #2
    Nice :)
    That should stop many threads from being created ;)
     
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  3. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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  4. Tyler Banfield

    Tyler Banfield Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Unless it is made into a sticky ;)
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jun 21, 2006 IP
  5. SumitBahl

    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    #5
    This forum hardly has any stickies, their are some and most of them are by Nintendo.
     
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    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    #6
    I'll answer for Shawn.... :D

    Not going to happen. :D

    It takes a messed up wacko to get a sticky!!! :D:D
     
    Nintendo, Jun 21, 2006 IP
  7. Crazy_Rob

    Crazy_Rob I seen't it!

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    #7
    Looks pretty good to me, hopefully it will help.
     
    Crazy_Rob, Jun 21, 2006 IP
  8. Tyler Banfield

    Tyler Banfield Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Well Nintendo, you are the KING :)
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jun 21, 2006 IP
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    joeychgo Notable Member

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    #9
    One question not in the FAQ...

    How many infraction points do I have to earn to get a spanking from Vicious Summer?

    :D :D
     
    joeychgo, Jun 23, 2006 IP
  10. fryman

    fryman Kiss my rep

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    #10
    VS is feeling sick right now so I am taking her place...

    joey, where can we meet so we can get this spanking issue finished?
     
    fryman, Jun 23, 2006 IP
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    joeychgo Notable Member

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    #11


    errr - Ill behave.... :D
     
    joeychgo, Jun 23, 2006 IP
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    #12
    So much for any chance this thread had to get sticky ;)

     
    promo, Jun 23, 2006 IP
  13. aeiouy

    aeiouy Peon

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    #13
    Uhmm.. err you sure about that?

    :eek:
     
    aeiouy, Jun 23, 2006 IP
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    devin Guest

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    #14
    you forgot the "sorry" followed by a :)
     
    devin, Jun 24, 2006 IP
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    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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    #15
    Nino cannot post a smiley, it has to be a grin for him. :D :D :D
     
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  16. Tyler Banfield

    Tyler Banfield Well-Known Member

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    #16
    I think the chance for this to become a sticky was lost long before the spanking issue came up
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jun 24, 2006 IP
  17. TheSyndicate

    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    #17
    Now i Understand why i got a yellow! I have no idea i did not even check the date for the Thread. Personally i think old Tread is good and you should get an warning to open a new one with out looking for an old one first. There is so many new once with the same same story.
    Personally i did not mean anything with it i have already 187 thread that i subscribe and i do not need anymore. But i have a loads of emails from paypal so i thought my info should be useful.

    Can anyone answer what is the past date for a tread so i know next time then?:(
     
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    Notting Notable Member

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    #18
    dont need to be sticky - i found it with the useful "search feature" located top right!!

    (people couldn#t find the search and post "whats and infraction"?! - they get one right?!)

    Notting
     
    Notting, Jul 16, 2006 IP
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  19. Tyler Banfield

    Tyler Banfield Well-Known Member

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    #19
    I was just being optimistic ;)
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jul 16, 2006 IP