In recognition of the 5% of the poster population which constitutes 95% of the Moderator staff's attention, the Moderators have updated the method by which posters are evaluated for Cautions, TAC Warnings, and possible removal from the Forums. This updated method is intended to remove problem posters in a more expedient manner than before, and should be hardly noticeable by 95% of the posters on the Forums. The basic guidelines are as follows:

2 Cautions for a specific behavior (Inflammatory/Flaming, for instance), then 1 TAC Warning (totalling 3 pulls for one behavior).

1 additional Caution for a specific behavior, then an additional TAC Warning (5 pulls consisting of 3 Cautions, 2 TAC Warnings).

TAC Warnings for each additional violation of a specific nature, which can lead to Lockout.

Each post removed as a Caution will include a current tally of the poster's pulls for that specific behavior (total of TAC Warnings and Cautions). Moderators will alert the Moderator Manager of those posters which qualify for review of their posting privileges.

It is our intention that this update be virtually invisible to the majority of our poster population which, overall, tends to police itself. However, it's a necessary evil to ensure that the GSIV Forums remain a place where posters can feel free to contribute their constructive ideas and thoughts without worrying about being harassed or intimidated.

Please feel free to contribute to discussion about this update in the Forums Discussions topic, located in the Front Ends, Forums, and Computer Help category.

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GM Emeradan
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GemStone IV Forums
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"The Watchdog."
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GemStone IV: One MMORPG to Rule Them All.

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