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Mrs. Donna Goldstein of New York http://www.lpsg.org/images36/buttons/viewpost.gif I agree with Rawbone regarding steps in discipline. I don't.
1. Written warning
2. Written warning of possible suspension
3. Short Term Suspension
4. Long Term Suspension
5. Written Warning of possible banning
6. Short Term Banning
7. Permanent Banning Nope, disagreed that is WAY TOO many chances for a troll or a fake picture poster. In this instance I see no reason why it can't be 3 strikes and you are out. Allowing these fools 6 chances is ridiculous and will only serve to encourage their inappropriate behavior.
The six chances are too many if we are talking about a situation covering a few weeks over the same issue.
I would rewrite the first one to be optional and be called a call down by a mod, not an official warning. These could be given several times over time. Example: "You are getting over the line on this thread, cool down a bit. OK!"
These kind of messages either on the thread or in private message should not count as part of the banning process.
I would change that to
1. Official warning
2. Suspention (while the details are being sorted out by the mods and then made clear to the member by the mods after their discussion, but no fuirhter action being taken at this point in time. The member can still read and send pms, but can't post on the board on be in the chat room.)
This could also be a disciplinary action in and of itself.
3. Temp ban (Done in cases where the problem is not as severe and their is hope for change in behavior.) This could be a week or a month and in cases of underage until they reach the age of 18.
4. Permanent ban When other options have not worked.
This is basically the three strikes your out except for the suspention which may be a part of the temp ban or permanent ban process.