Help keep our forum clean.

batty_professor · 01-20-2005, 10:23 PM

Just a reminder to all, If you see a post or title containing something to be considered offensive language, or abusive content you think decent people shouldn't have to be subjected to. Report it. Not to run the moderators nuts with frivolous stuff, but I've found them appreciative of the leads they get on things that need attention. In all posts, there is a little triangle with an ! inside. Use this to give a quick "heads up", it's quick, easy, and helps keep TSF a shining example for all.

dai · 01-20-2005, 10:52 PM

for some reason i have never had one of these triangles

batty_professor · 01-21-2005, 06:04 PM

Maybe I'm confused. Sure wouldn't be the first time that happened. I don't know that I have any special privelages, but there's one of those triangles appears to me on your post under your sig. I would expect you to see one on mine, I'm sorry if I was to keep it quiet.

Oops, not under sig., under your badge.

elf · 01-21-2005, 06:49 PM

example:

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[img]http://elf.kicks-***.org/report.JPG[/img]

batty_professor · 01-21-2005, 07:51 PM

think I've figured it out.....
Those of us without moderator privelages are provided this so we can take action through a moderator. Moderators wouldn't need the link, so it' isn't there. Just like we users don't see it on our own posts.

dai · 01-21-2005, 11:15 PM

yes after i thought about it the penny dropped

CTSNKY · 01-21-2005, 11:18 PM

I see it just fine.....

batty_professor · 01-22-2005, 06:18 PM

Ok, now that that's out of the way, is it good I brought this up to begin with?

Volt-Schwibe · 01-22-2005, 07:31 PM

yeah, us mods have it too.

it is there for members of the forum to bring something to the staff's attention. hence the "!" in it.

yes, it was good to mention this, as the staff is doing everything that can be done (within reason) to ensure that people are not offended.

however, we can only do this if we know when there is something offensive.

as a mod, (one who hasn't alot of time) i can't possibly read every single thread, not when i sign in and there is 700+ new posts. it is because of this that we need people to use that button, anytime something offensive has been posted.

once something bad has been reported, each of us mods can go and see to it that it gets dealt with.

like mentioned by batty, we don't want people going crazy reporting posts, but please, if someone is using personal attacks or profanity, or giving illegal or "purposely false" advice, let us know about it.

keep in mind that this forum is for the members, not for the staff, as the staff are also here for the members.

thank you for listening to my babble, this message will self destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,

p.s. i'm going to sticky this, if another mod feels it has been stickied long enough, feel free to unsticky it at any time.

minster9 · 09-07-2006, 02:17 AM

I realize I may be naive in some respects regarding my posts,but am I out of order in naming certain retail/online vendors of hardware & their prices?

dai · 09-07-2006, 02:27 AM

if a poster requires information on replacing or upgrading and you link to what is asked for there is no problem
if you post links not in answer to a post then that is spamming and will be treated as such
http://www.techsupportforum.com/rules.php

Indoril Nerevar · 09-07-2006, 02:45 AM

You may also post links to products you intend to buy, if you are asking for our opinions, etc.

**STINEHART** · 09-08-2006, 06:03 AM

Stick to the RULES and you will be fine.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/rules.php
Also this thread you resurected is 18 or so months old. Please try not to do that.

Thread closed.

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Originally Posted by minster9

I realize I may be naive in some respects regarding my posts,but am I out of order in naming certain retail/online vendors of hardware & their prices?

01-20-2005, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Help keep our forum clean. Just a reminder to all, If you see a post or title containing something to be considered offensive language, or abusive content you think decent people shouldn't have to be subjected to. Report it. Not to run the moderators nuts with frivolous stuff, but I've found them appreciative of the leads they get on things that need attention. In all posts, there is a little triangle with an ! inside. Use this to give a quick "heads up", it's quick, easy, and helps keep TSF a shining example for all. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-21-2005, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Maybe I'm confused. Sure wouldn't be the first time that happened. I don't know that I have any special privelages, but there's one of those triangles appears to me on your post under your sig. I would expect you to see one on mine, I'm sorry if I was to keep it quiet. Oops, not under sig., under your badge. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-21-2005, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	think I've figured it out..... Those of us without moderator privelages are provided this so we can take action through a moderator. Moderators wouldn't need the link, so it' isn't there. Just like we users don't see it on our own posts. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-21-2005, 11:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
CTSNKY Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Independence, KY Posts: 10,481 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	I see it just fine..... __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

01-22-2005, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Ok, now that that's out of the way, is it good I brought this up to begin with? __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

01-20-2005, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 35,865 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	for some reason i have never had one of these triangles

01-21-2005, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 35,865 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	yes after i thought about it the penny dropped

01-22-2005, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind You, Watching You As You Type. Posts: 7,210 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	yeah, us mods have it too. it is there for members of the forum to bring something to the staff's attention. hence the "!" in it. yes, it was good to mention this, as the staff is doing everything that can be done (within reason) to ensure that people are not offended. however, we can only do this if we know when there is something offensive. as a mod, (one who hasn't alot of time) i can't possibly read every single thread, not when i sign in and there is 700+ new posts. it is because of this that we need people to use that button, anytime something offensive has been posted. once something bad has been reported, each of us mods can go and see to it that it gets dealt with. like mentioned by batty, we don't want people going crazy reporting posts, but please, if someone is using personal attacks or profanity, or giving illegal or "purposely false" advice, let us know about it. keep in mind that this forum is for the members, not for the staff, as the staff are also here for the members. thank you for listening to my babble, this message will self destruct in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, p.s. i'm going to sticky this, if another mod feels it has been stickied long enough, feel free to unsticky it at any time. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature> Last edited by Volt-Schwibe : 01-22-2005 at 07:35 PM.

09-07-2006, 02:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
minster9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 168 OS: windows 2000	I realize I may be naive in some respects regarding my posts,but am I out of order in naming certain retail/online vendors of hardware & their prices?

09-07-2006, 02:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 35,865 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	if a poster requires information on replacing or upgrading and you link to what is asked for there is no problem if you post links not in answer to a post then that is spamming and will be treated as such http://www.techsupportforum.com/rules.php __________________ Last edited by dai : 09-08-2006 at 06:07 AM. Reason: complaints about political correctness as you can tell i am rough around the edges

09-07-2006, 02:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Hero of Vvardenfell & Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,654 OS: XP Pro 32-bit SP2, Vista Home Premium 32-bit, Vista Home Premium 64-bit My System	You may also post links to products you intend to buy, if you are asking for our opinions, etc. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Info • Common Game Issues • • NVIDIA Drivers and Info • ATI Drivers and Info • Thermal Paste Guide • • Futuremark Game Advisor • System Requirements Lab • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • Cheatbook • AMD Drivers • • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • Add-Remove • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.