Insults vs Sarcastic banter

[Gently1981]

I'm a bit confused. (as usual) I review the forum guidelines once in a while but still miffed.
What are the top reasons members get banned? Still cannot figure it out. When I see a member banned do I assume a he went for the juggler of another member and it was pulled down by the mod before it was viewed? I go back through their last couple posted to see if I can figure out what got them banned.
Or is it too many minor violations, like posts which should be private, exposing a member or provider identity?
And once banned...what is your penalty? no DM of members? How do you get unbanned?
No one needs to answer all of this but a few thoughts would help.

[winn dixie]

Each infraction of guidelines involves the member getting awarded points. The points given differs in value . From 2 pts up to 10 pts per infraction. Some infractions carries automatic ban.
If you accumulate 25 points you get banned for 90 days. Some bans can be longer. Most members get banned from accumulating the 25 points.
Most of those infractions are from insulting remarks or the heinous thread hijacking infraction
There are some other variables at play as well. Hope this helps

[winn dixie]

Outting a member carries auto ban usually for one year

[Gently1981]

Thanks Winn. I just found my infractions tab. Had a few. Some expire and have 5 points now. Will read through my past sins. Have a better feel now.

[Scoot642]

Calling members names, outing a providers real name , you may get warnings for no private tag or giving private info out then if you repeat they toss one out at you , bump old threads or calling out the mods and being g a royal pain and not stop. Yea your profile shows when for what and when it expires. Keeps us in line to some extent , cant be easy looking g thru all.our crap thats for sure.thx mods for all you do !

[Tomb8871]

Would point out that arguing too much with the mods, most especially in public, will definitely get you lots of points. Think that one is Hobby's specialty lol. Other site seems basically when you catch mod in bad mood and he doesn't like something.

[Tomb8871]

[Jack_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Gently1981

Thanks Winn. I just found my infractions tab. Had a few. Some expire and have 5 points now. Will read through my past sins. Have a better feel now.

I'd be interested in seeing how many I have. Where is it? Thanks.

[FBSMLUVR]

Jack

Go to User CP, refer to its menu and you should be able to find what you’re looking for from there.

[winn dixie]

Originally Posted by Tomb8871

Would point out that arguing too much with the mods, most especially in public, will definitely get you lots of points. Think that one is Hobby's specialty lol. Other site seems basically when you catch mod in bad mood and he doesn't like something.

Ohh boy. Arguing with mods.....lol
I know bout that. Yeah not a good thing.

[Gently1981]

Thought I was the only one with these questions. But got DM from multiple users asking where to find their infractions. Which I directed them.
Would never trash another member...but could throw some playful sarcasm their way.
Like we were all bellied up to the bar talking.
Mods seem reasonable to this stuff.

[Snood273]

I think (but I’m not sure) that the points do not expire. Meaning eventually, we may all accidentally find ourselves with a ban without any ill will.
I do believe there is an infractions area somewhere on your profile.

[Scoot642]

Snood they do expire . In your profile there's a place to look at infraction , when it was what it was for ,points and when it expires. Otherwise these boards would be empty from banned members or guys on 90 lockout

[winn dixie]

Points expire after 6 months

[Snood273]

Scoot, Winn, thank you for the info.

That’s good news…I don’t intentionally break the rules, but I also don’t care to read what they are lol

As in all aspects of life, common sense (and the occasional apology) go a long way.