View Poll Results: Is Scoobynet better since being owned by Internet Brands
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Is Scoobynet better since Internet Brands took over
10 November 2008, 11:23 PM
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10 November 2008, 11:24 PM
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Ive appealed against several unjust infractions and only had the one repealed. Many on this account were given by the webmaster along with a tirade of unjustifiable insults. On my main account I was infracted repeatedly for criticising a very poor company who, surprisingly, became authorised advertisers a few days later. Draw your own conclusions.
10 November 2008, 11:47 PM
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I am not a paying member, so I don't know how valued my opinion will be. Anyhow, I will stick my two pences in.
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
10 November 2008, 11:50 PM
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I am not a paying member, so I don't know how valued my opinion will be. Anyhow, I will stick my two pences in.
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
10 November 2008, 11:53 PM
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What would we all talk about if the infraction system was got rid of?
It's a constant source of amusement and should be kept just for that reason. I love reading some people's moans about it, and how it's all taken so serously. Who gives a **** lol.
It only matters if you care
It's a constant source of amusement and should be kept just for that reason. I love reading some people's moans about it, and how it's all taken so serously. Who gives a **** lol.
It only matters if you care
11 November 2008, 12:21 AM
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I am not a paying member, so I don't know how valued my opinion will be. Anyhow, I will stick my two pences in.
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
If the infraction system is abolished, and replaced with unbiased and proactive moderatorship, that should really help with the current state. Infraction system has factually proven itself to be uneffective and troublesome on millions of occasions. Keeping the infraction system, and having to moderate it again is double handling IMO. Not all the infraction issuers are so clued up about when, and where to sting someone. Instead of controlling the abuse, Infraction system itself has become a system to abuse others; causing misunderstandings among people. Your good team of moderators should be able to actively sort the trolling and abuse issues on RTMing, I would like to think. Hope the new Admin investigates the problems caused by this infraction system/relevance of it's continuity, and take necessary measures- in favour of Scoobynet's popularity and posters'/members' welfare.
Other than that, best wishes
11 November 2008, 12:22 AM
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From the technical side:
- I'd like to install a new version of vBulletin. In fact, I intend to. However, ScoobyNet is *HEAVILY* customized. Upgrading vBulletin involves (among other things) going through the templates and porting old customizations to the new version's templates. With all the customizations here, that's a really big project. It isn't going to happen overnight.
- The "jump to last post" problem was examined by the vBSEO team, and they reported it's because of a template problem. I intend to correct that problem by upgrading (see above.)
- It's not my decision alone (running the site is a team effort), but I'm not real fond of user infractions, and I intend to get the situation reviewed. I can't say if they will stay or go but I've given my input already.
- There is a new version of IBSearch with some bugfixes and I'll be deploying it here. IBSearch is responsible for keeping search traffic off the main DB, which is a huge help. It also lets you search for terms like "K&N" which the vBulletin stock search won't find.
- We're looking at the hardware situation to see if it's time for an upgrade.
11 November 2008, 12:30 AM
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That is spot on. Go back 5+ years and I can remember a very active moderator team and the place was probably at it's best. No infractions and a team of people who kept the place in check. I know they were unpaid and gave up their time but it worked then so I don't know why it can't work again or is it really a case no one wants to do it any more?
11 November 2008, 12:34 AM
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Paul Palmer and Paul Habgood were really good too. I think Diablo was around when I came on the scene and he was damn good too. He still is, helps me with dog advice, quick as, when my best pal isn't around
11 November 2008, 12:35 AM
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11 November 2008, 12:55 AM
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Again i'm another who thought the 2 Paul's and Diablo were an instrumental part of that team along with the 2 Chris's and Puff and Little Miss WRX that kept the place as good as it could have been years ago. Being told off by pm was far more effective (well by Little Miss WRX anyway 
) than any infraction, and by that I mean it wasn't faceless and you could respond and listen to others views.
) than any infraction, and by that I mean it wasn't faceless and you could respond and listen to others views.
11 November 2008, 01:04 AM
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From the technical side:
- I'd like to install a new version of vBulletin. In fact, I intend to. However, ScoobyNet is *HEAVILY* customized. Upgrading vBulletin involves (among other things) going through the templates and porting old customizations to the new version's templates. With all the customizations here, that's a really big project. It isn't going to happen overnight.
- The "jump to last post" problem was examined by the vBSEO team, and they reported it's because of a template problem. I intend to correct that problem by upgrading (see above.)
- It's not my decision alone (running the site is a team effort), but I'm not real fond of user infractions, and I intend to get the situation reviewed. I can't say if they will stay or go but I've given my input already.
- There is a new version of IBSearch with some bugfixes and I'll be deploying it here. IBSearch is responsible for keeping search traffic off the main DB, which is a huge help. It also lets you search for terms like "K&N" which the vBulletin stock search won't find.
- We're looking at the hardware situation to see if it's time for an upgrade.
I like the sounding of what you have planned and will be good to see but please leave the infractions behind!
Good luck buddy!
Cheers!
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11 November 2008, 12:08 PM
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From the technical side:
- I'd like to install a new version of vBulletin. In fact, I intend to. However, ScoobyNet is *HEAVILY* customized. Upgrading vBulletin involves (among other things) going through the templates and porting old customizations to the new version's templates. With all the customizations here, that's a really big project. It isn't going to happen overnight.
- The "jump to last post" problem was examined by the vBSEO team, and they reported it's because of a template problem. I intend to correct that problem by upgrading (see above.)
- It's not my decision alone (running the site is a team effort), but I'm not real fond of user infractions, and I intend to get the situation reviewed. I can't say if they will stay or go but I've given my input already.
- There is a new version of IBSearch with some bugfixes and I'll be deploying it here. IBSearch is responsible for keeping search traffic off the main DB, which is a huge help. It also lets you search for terms like "K&N" which the vBulletin stock search won't find.
- We're looking at the hardware situation to see if it's time for an upgrade.
) and boy what a disaster. Luckily everything was backed up, but the update/upgrade failed in a spectacular fashion and after 4 hours sleep I managed to get it back up and working at 6 a.m this morning 
And that is just on a small forum , so god knows what it would be like on here with all the customised templates etc.
So good luck with that
11 November 2008, 12:11 PM
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And can I just say thanks to Stu and IB admin for posting on this thread in such a positive manner
And thanks for the words of support for my moderating days (as Diablo, for anyone who didn't know). I would happily get involved again in that role working with the new owners should they so wish.
And thanks for the words of support for my moderating days (as Diablo, for anyone who didn't know). I would happily get involved again in that role working with the new owners should they so wish.
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11 November 2008, 12:32 PM
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And can I just say thanks to Stu and IB admin for posting on this thread in such a positive manner
And thanks for the words of support for my moderating days (as Diablo, for anyone who didn't know). I would happily get involved again in that role working with the new owners should they so wish.
And thanks for the words of support for my moderating days (as Diablo, for anyone who didn't know). I would happily get involved again in that role working with the new owners should they so wish.
11 November 2008, 12:39 PM
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