tlady Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I was wondering what our moderators feelings are on a member using 2 or possibly 3 user-names? I couldn't find anything in the terms and conditions so it's maybe not a problem, or is it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 It's a lengthy subject, which have little time to discuss at the mo, but rather than say nothing tlady: Any user can be banned from the forum at any time at the discretion of the moderation team. If someone is using multiple user names to be deliberately inflammatory or controversial, or to 'agree with themselves' then we have every right to remove both them and their contributions. In another way of looking at it, the terms "impersonation and trolling" in #1 of the T&Cs have a flexible remit.In short, if we are aware of someone doing it, and it annoys us we have the right to cancel their account. If anyone suspects anyone of doing this they are free to contact us and explain what they see as a problem and any evidence they have toward addressing the issue. HTH So, if you are reading this and are guilty using multiple user names then please be aware that your account can be cancelled without notice at any time and that we may already have been made aware that you are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks Njugle .. I'll better just stick to tlady then .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest posiedon Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 NjugleIf someone is using multiple user names to be deliberately inflammatory or controversial, or to 'agree with themselves' then we have every right to remove both them and their contributions. I'm pretty sure there are people using multiple user names, what could be deemed a "legitimate" reason for doing this? Why would anyone need more than one account? I know on other fora I post on, having a "sock puppet" account , would get you banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYAANISQATSI Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Dont be fooled. Njugle is just an alias of tlady and this whole thread is just a cunning plan to cover her tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^^ Damn .... foiled again .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'm pretty sure there are people using multiple user names, what could be deemed a "legitimate" reason for doing this? Why would anyone need more than one account? I know on other fora I post on, having a "sock puppet" account , would get you banned. As stated above, if you have any evidence or grievance on this subject please contact a moderator by pm. Most forums will indeed ban sock-puppeteers, as will this one if abuse of the forum is identified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlady Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^^ And for that we are eternally grateful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabiaTerra Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 NjugleIf someone is using multiple user names to be deliberately inflammatory or controversial, or to 'agree with themselves' then we have every right to remove both them and their contributions. I'm pretty sure there are people using multiple user names, what could be deemed a "legitimate" reason for doing this? Why would anyone need more than one account? I know on other fora I post on, having a "sock puppet" account , would get you banned. I believe a legitimate reason would be if you wanted to post something like "oneofpost"'s frank and honest confession of how his (or her) life was affected by drugs. As a regular poster, I would be reluctant to post something like that under my usual username as there are people who know me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ^^ Or Petrocelli_'s one (wo)man VE promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 But how can you tell if the multiple user names coming from one computer are the same person rather than different members of the same household. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 There may always be instances of this - but there are also instances where it is more than "obvious" that people are claiming this. Any acts of administration by the Shetlink team are not taken lightly and are undertaken through extensive investigation and decision processes. Shetlink's community is what we all make of it. Multiple usernames / sock puppets are not conducive to a healthy community, online or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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