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The best victories are the ones the other side didn't expect.
Yes Costco. I need a 50lb bag...I mean sack of sugar.
Posted by: burritosenior
Posted by: Khirna
So are you stating that you think that people who are given good recognition shouldn't be banned on the same terms as those who haven't?No. I'm saying all aspects should be weighed. For instance. Let's say somebody holds game nights, manages several communities or one large one, posts regularly, helps people out, whatever. These people should not be subject to the same scrutiny as somebody that has not proven themselves. Everybody makes mistakes every once in a while. Banning somebody that you KNOW has no ill intent and contributes in a positive manner in the rest of the community for something completely trivial is not nearly as warranted as banning somebody brand new that does the same thing.
This is called elitism. "I do good most of the time, so when I do bad that one time, overlook it." It has no place anywhere. Well, it does in politics, but we won't get into that.
Then you need to rethink the recognition.Your opinion of me is of little consequence, thankfully.
Already explained this one.
I'm fairly certain ninjas are chosen based on liklihood of following and upholding the rules of the site, so these badges could undermine it if those who receive them think that they should be held to different standards. ... That's a pathetic reason. "Don't give good people any recognition because it could make the moderators look less awesome!"
You misunderstand. Ninjas are given recognition because they don't step out of line, and if they do it is usually talked about and set up well beforehand in a satirical manner or an April fool's joke. Members who start getting recognition might feel entitled to more leeway because they have been recognized in a similar fashion. Again, elitism.
If anything, the punishment for slipping up when a higher ranking member does it should be higher, since technically they should be more mature and more aware of the rules.Man I'll tell you. If an old man jaywalks and I were a judge and this somehow made it to court, I'd give him thirty years since he should know better by now.
Metaphor does not apply. You are taking a minor violation that results in a minor fine/slap on the wrist and blowing it out of proportion. If a senior member posts something lockworthy and of no discussion value, they will most likely be warned, because it happens. Things sound better in our heads than they do in writing. If they go out of their way to troll or be a nuisance just that one time, they should be treated to a higher standard because they are setting a poor example to newer members.
And let's be real here, mythic members get away with a lot more than regular members here. By getting away, I simple mean they get warnings or locks instead of bans that younger accounts would get. I don't think it is wrong in the right situation, because most of it is usually just a funny thread that breaks the rules, meaning something has to be done, no matter how funny it is.
edit: there, happy now?
[Edited on 09.12.2012 10:30 AM PDT]