Why are these kinds of threads always started by the same small group of people? Still, from what I can see, this thread shows a couple of sockpuppet accounts that can be removed, so in that since it served a purpose. :thumbsup
To respond to your post, Tranh (Tom), enjoying your time on the RPF is real simple... follow the posting rules and be respectful of fellow members.
IIRC, Moogy had multiple chances to change his ways. I believe he had just come off a temp-ban (promising to be nice) along with LA when he immediately starting taking digs at the staff and other members. He was just too arrogant to see that all he had to do was back-off. I'm not sure how many times he had been temp-banned or warned or whatever, but he was given plenty of chances to do the right thing.
Tranh (Tom), below you will see some quoted sections of the CoC which you agreed to when you joined (again) the RPF. It has all kinds of wording about being respectful and civil towards other people.
3. Forum posting conduct:
Communicate with fellow members of the community in a respectful manner. Please also show all artists (including licensees) the respect their hard work deserves by expressing your opinions about individuals, companies or their products in a civil and constructive manner.
a. No flaming/bashing/baiting (making insulting criticisms or remarks to incite anger) others directly or indirectly is allowed at the RPF. Posts of this nature will be edited by a Staff member and threads locked and moved if this occurs.
b. No trolling (making posts with the intent to stir up trouble to incite disruption) is allowed at the RPF. Posts of this nature will be edited by a Staff member and threads locked and moved if this occurs.
Section B. Behavior Modification By Choice
It is based on the belief that we all are here for the primary desire to discuss props and share our collecting experiences with other members. A common interest has brought us to this forum. Respect for each other is relevant to the flow of information and opportunity to enhance one’s collection.
Though this forum is family-friendly, it is primarily patronized by adults. Adults are responsible for the impact of their own actions. Therefore the guidelines are structured to elicit mature behavior through adult choices. This behavior plan is based on the member making the appropriate choice based on personal priorities. RPF members are given a number of opportunities to consider whether certain behavior exhibited through posting is more important to them than continued membership at the RPF. Only when all other notices and appeals have failed will a member’s long term access to the forum be affected. Only when all other notices and appeals have failed will a member’s long term access to the forum be affected.
In EXTREME CASES such as fraud, threats, recasting etc., the RPF Staff may omit any or all steps in this system.
It is always an unfortunate circumstance when members of the RPF community commit actions that warrant their accounts being suspended. A thorough investigation and lengthy discussion is conducted by the entire Staff when such matters arise. The RPF Staff is not at liberty to publicly discuss the private matters of those who have had their accounts suspended/banned, and we will continue to work hard to make this community a family-friendly atmosphere for all. Posts regarding suspended/banned user accounts and the circumstances thereof will be deleted. Should you have any questions about the Terms of Service or Code of Conduct, please send those via PM to a Staff member.
You'll also notice that it says that in extreme situations, the staff may omit steps in order to serve the greater good of the RPF. I think Moogy fell into the "etc." of that category. After umpteen chances, his arrogance got the better of him and he was booted. Soon after, he ran into all kinds of trouble with the law. Hopefully, that is all behind him now and things are looking better for him.
Bottom line, it is real easy to enjoy the RPF. Play nice, be respectful, and talk about props. I'd guess that of the 5,500 members of the RPF, maybe 20 have any kind of infraction points. The staff is pretty lax in handing these out. Knowing these guys, they'd probably just as soon talk it out with the member first. Still, if you've got one, you know it.
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