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I think some ground rules should show up automatically upon first visit to the site, and clearly posted in an automatic link that would appear to everyone until the IP was recognised as belonging to a MEMBER. If they choose to ignore this, it would only be to their potential disadvantage....of course, this would actually take this "horror" guy to make a few ACTUAL improvements/changes to the site.
I also think that a system should be established whereby the entire site is viewable from the start (no change there), but in order to start posting, the new user would be forced to make an introductory post in the new members lounge. I think it would be great if the new user attempted to post anywhere ELSE, they would be automatically linked to the new members lounge, with a clear explanation of what they are to do
For the things I mention below, I think there should be a warning system, with one warning awarded for each, after moderator assessment.
*Any overly offensive behaviour, including distasteful pictures, pictures of other members posted or linked without permission, racism, sexism, any kind of descrimination. I'm not saying we all have to walk on eggshells, but if somethings really NOT cool, you can generally tell the difference...if the poster in question DOESN'T, a warning would be a good way to indicate this to them.
*Unfunny/continuous spamming, and/or NEVER posting about ANYTHING horror related.
*Any (non-PM) arguments picked with existing members based on events that have occured outside the forum, this is petty stalker type behaviour, and shouldn't be acceptable.
Do not bring old issues here.
*Any advertising from new members that clearly indicates that this was their primary objective to join the site without being a productive member.
Not all advertising is an issue...I just think people should first prove that they are here for more than just our exploitation - this is not to say that existing members should go apeshit with advertising either.
Those are the main issues I think...
So yeah, I say that upon the third warning, the person in question should be given a month long ban. Should they return in any shape or form before a date specified via email, they add a month to their ban...and will be banned immediately upon every attempted return through either IP, or alternatively "trademark" behaviour recognition for those Oh-so-smart little bunnies that think masking their IP will actually hide their identity.
Oh yeah, and all BANNINGS should be discussed among no less than three moderators so as to avoid bias.
I also agree that we DO need new moderators, apart from BR...the rest of them simply aren't here enough to make a system like this work.
That's all I can really think of.
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