Is the infraction system instant, so if somebody posts a reply under X amount of characters they recieve an infraction? Or is it manually imposed?
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.
I copped 2 today as well for saying hello to newcomers. Last time I am welcoming anyone if that's the treatment I receive.
I think the reason for this is because too many people try to abuse the introduction section by copy and pasting generic responses to inflate their post count. If you have something useful and relevant to say to a newcomer, I think it's ok, but there is really no need to just write "Hey, welcome to DP" Just a helpful suggestion!
No worries Fryman. Now.....how to become a webmaster!!! hehehehehe!! Alfie, this is true. But I have seen others vary one letter or one word in their welcomes in these threads. Me thinking this was OK followed suit. Silly me being a sheep! Bleat!!
No probs. I hope people don't go by my userid. I don't normally go whimpering and I ain't no warrior either. But I do look a bit like Caine!!!
I just saw this now and studied the vBulletin thread about it. Very impressive system and I can see it is really needed for big forums. For small forums I don't see the need so I will wait before implementing it on mine.
Yep, I copped a few infractions since it started but now I have learnt and have moved on with a bit more knowledge in how to post correctly. Onya Shawn! I can see why this is necessary now.
well look at me!! I have 2 red marks I had no idea why I have e-mailed the admin 2 times no replies.... I think it was a website about adsense I was promoting I had no idea it was against their liking i"m a honest person and wish my red marks would go away.... how long do I need to wish for that tohappen?? do they last forever?
You have asked this question several times. Continually repeating it will just make it worse. You can find all your answers here: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/search.php?searchid=1510644
Oh man never post regarding infractions or reps beleive me i have many bad experiance with posting same DP....infact if i am in red it only because of posting such threads...i learned this quiet later but you better be cautious early.....