Possible solution to minimize abuse

sorry then, I just gave an idea....

Originally Posted by Mardagg

Most places also rely on the support of reporting to avoid such situations. To take sub-standard reviews as an example, it's much better to allow them to be reported by anyone rather than have staff examine every submission first. Then the queue is made up of reports rather than all content submitted, be it good or bad.

You can also incorporate other ideas on top of these systems, like some of the ones you all have mentioned, as well as daily limits or minimum requirements.

Originally Posted by Obsidian Tides

Example that in no way reflects an actual situation:

futiles is tired of Kaens's spam, on the forums, on the comments, on the whatever. futiles clicks a little cog, or hyperlink, or whatever, next to Kaens's name, or on his page, or by his post, or where ever, and selects "block user" or "ignore user" or "hide user" or any syntax to that effect. Now, GTN, through the magic of code literally makes Kaens disappear to futiles. futiles does not see his posts, does not see his comments, does not see his "solutions" and futiles is happy. Kaens is happy, because he can spam away, causing page hits, views, badges awarded. As other people grow tired of Kaens, they also hide him. As other people join in to Kaens's shenanigans, they get hidden. But, no one has to deal with the garbage from another user.

So, in the above example, futiles may block Kaens, but he may never say in public that he has blocked Kaens. Discussing publicly your block list is a banning offense.

Originally Posted by futiles

I'm just going to leave this here, a thread started 06-20-2014, 9 days after joining this site:
http://www.gamertagnation.com/featur...m-filters.html

Originally Posted by Dacoto

And I agreed with it. I have actually thrown this same idea out before, specifically tagging BGG as the inspiration for it.

Originally Posted by futiles

It's not a matter of being listened to, it's just that the only one who can make the call and successfully implement it would be Eric, and his schedule doesn't always spare him the time to get under the hood of the site. You might have noticed he's had the chance to address a lot of the 5.0 bugs lately, but there's always something to be done. Perhaps you can send him a PM directly if you'd like the potential feature to get a bit more attention, but please be understanding if he doesn't prioritize it.

Originally Posted by Obsidian Tides

Yep, we need a few more staff members to help out around here. Which has been said before...

Originally Posted by Preludecris

And it isn't that it is a bad idea, per se. It is that it is a good idea for a site with a robust, and active, moderation team, which GTN does not have.

Originally Posted by futiles

forum abuse needs to be addressed as well this why i havent posted in ages cause ppl r always attacking n belittling each other we r all after the same goals to get achievements n have fun doing it but most of yall have forgot that too many ppl with negative opinions n smart attitudes remain on this site n thats why im not active its not worth my time to get into any arguements with any1

Originally Posted by ky pro 2008

The balance between staff and active members is usually fine, it's tech staff that are especially in demand. Most of the forums I've seen over the years would have benefited from having an additional tech admin.
If you know of anyone capable of working on a customized vbulletin board who is willing to volunteer, you're always welcome to recommend them.

Originally Posted by Obsidian Tides

Okey, it was just an idea, and it doesnt Always has to be extra job. (been both administrator and moderator on forums and sites so I know what im talking about) its all on how you make the system. I dont know which forum system thats working below this one. Im mainly used to work with Vbulletin myself.
Edit: I found out that you are using VB5

Originally Posted by Mardagg