RECENT FORUM PROBLEMS ( Archived) (36)

Due to recent problems in the forums that have gotten out of hand, staff is forced to take action to restore order. The behavior of those involved in these problems has been immature and irresponsible. No one is right here, ALL who have taken part are to blame. It is shocking to see how intelligent adults can band together to purposely stir up trouble for others and attempt to disrupt a quality service provided without charge.

A great deal of freedom is given for expressing opinions and feelings on many topics on this site. The range of knowledge and experience of members from all over the world is wide and varied. Use this forum and members who are different from you, to learn and become more open minded. It’s not a private stage for you to prove how ‘right’ you are on all subjects. Demanding your own way and making personal attacks on those who disagree with you is for children.

There are no member-moderators or officials here. So don’t be misled by a member who tells you otherwise. CS staff moderators only come into the forums when they are aware of problems. We prefer this hands-off policy and we think that you do too. But don’t push us on this or forum changes will need to be made.

Be cautious with your alliances. Be aware that there are those who are not happy unless they are surrounded by chaos. If things are going well, they will purposely act to create trouble and may use behind-the-scenes manipulation of others to do it. Don’t take part in this. You are no longer in high school. Think for yourself!

Group think is powerful and can be misused. When a group decides they are right, they feel their actions are justified. Sticking up for friends is not an excuse for personal attacks. The same people who are being “defended” by the pack today are often those who were treated badly a few months ago. Pack attacks are not allowed.

Tolerance and respect are the keys to getting along here. Tolerance for differences… differences of opinions, beliefs, experiences, language, values, lifestyle, education, age, or communication style.

Site and Forum Rules are clearly posted, and anyone who uses this site is expected to know them. Break the rules and you may be removed or suspended from the site... without notice. Those decisions will be made by CS staff, not by a self ordained forums vigilante group who does not have the facts.

Staff is totally impartial and makes decisions based on their own review of the situation. They have no connection with any member and do not play favorites. It is staff’s job to manage the site, not to judge anyone.

All reports are considered but no ONE report or ONE member gets any OTHER member banned. Bad behavior by the member gets them banned. So stop blaming each other for getting you or your friend in trouble. Your ‘friends’ brought it on themselves!

Threads that consist of mainly fighting are being locked or deleted.

Members may have only one profile on the site. You may not create an extra profile to stir up trouble here. It’s not ‘harmless fun’ to mislead others. When you are found to have created a fake profile, you will be permanently banned. These fakers are playing dishonest games and scamming this site and members just as much as those warned about on our scammer pages. We will be dealing with a number of these today (in case you see profiles disappear).

If you do not like a member or a forum topic or you cannot handle a discussion, leave the thread! REPEAT...
If you do not like a member or a forum topic or you cannot handle a discussion, leave the thread! REPEAT...
If you do not like a member or a forum topic or you cannot handle a discussion, leave the thread! REPEAT...

This is a fun place. Don’t risk your profile!