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Tale Spinner

May-15-2005 17:52

Hello,

I usually handle disciplinary actions pretty behind the scenes and not make a big deal out of them. This issue has come to a point that I figured it would be worth trying to talk out publicly.

The player known as Big Baller has had his share of run-ins with a few people in this game. I've talked to him once or twice about complaints I've gotten about him.

Some of his behavior I've been complained to about is clearly in violation of the rules of our community (although I admint that the rules of conduct are not well documented right now in a centralised place), and some things were not really against the rules, but things that people here typically frown on (i.e. attemping to poach members from other agencies).

I think it's pretty easy for people who are new to sleuth to make similar mistakes. We are, after all, a little less permissive (and consequently, quite a bit more civil) than public internet sites.

Anyway, I've talked to him recently and he said he's willing to be a little better community member. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

One problem is that he's made enough enemies that other people are jumping on his threads without giving him much chance. So, of course, h get's defensive and continues to come off in a negative light.

So, anyway, please give him a chance to start over. Hopefully if we extend that courtesy to him, he'll be able to live up to his end of the bargain.


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Blaise Joshua
Blaise Joshua

May-16-2005 09:22

I can't help but feel everyone has been excessively lenient in this particular case. Numerous members, including moderators, went to great efforts to explain in a kind manner what is basic social etiquette and some even defended him in certain instances.

I think it is very dangerous to allow him to continue to be among a community in which there could be kids as young as thirteen that may be subjected to what he dished out. Even if there were not children that young, I do not see why any of the female, paying subscribers to this game should be made to feel uncomfortable or threatened by unwanted advances.

To be truthful, I don't understand at all why he's continuing as a member of this community.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

May-16-2005 11:08

I just wonder what "changing his ways" means. Does that mean, that instead being offensive in 1 or 2 PMs, it now takes him 6 or 7? It only means he hasn't changed, but instead just turned more manipulative. Instead of flashing us in the park, he now gives us candy first and takes us to his agency HQ....????

I think some very strong people come out to speak up in this and other threads. The people that cut him off after the first PM, as I did.

Frankly, I know I can be a total bitch, if I need to be. I am just worried about people that are a lot nicer and less vocal then me.


Mackenzie Robbins
Mackenzie Robbins

May-16-2005 11:17

Hey I am new to this game, but was Pm by this guy. He seems a little off to me. He was seriously trying to get personal info from me and was not successful, but if a younger kid was to fall prey to this it might be a problem. They might not know not to give out info to people over the net. I don't know, but he is giving off a wierd vibe.

mrs.zane
mrs.zane
Well-Connected

May-16-2005 11:25

I realize this is not Survivor, however the majority should rule. I want him out!!!
Anyone talking about masterbating while talking to angent should not be allowed to play here. This guy is bad news and will continue to be. We come here for good clean fun and he is here to cause trouble. I do not want to be part of a X rated community.
Ben, please don't be part of "the good old boy community". He is a man who is offending us. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN OUT LAST WEEK!!!!!

cfm
cfm
Nomad

May-16-2005 15:43

...And look what he is doing to us. I've never seen such language used so strongly, or appropriately, in the boards before....

I have seen first hand his manipulative, double sided manner, and would not trust him any further than I could throw him. I can not imagine that he doesn't have at least a dozen blocks against him....normally that is enough to get anyone banned.

However, as Ben has already promised him yet another chance to behave in a civil manner, I don't see that we have much of a choice here. I too will be warning anyone I see that may be close to being tangled in his web. I would hate to see new members frightened off and lost because of him.

Sleuth Admin
Sleuth Admin
Tale Spinner

May-16-2005 16:54

Alright, it sounds like nobody has anything nice to say about him, so I will be cancelling his account and banning his IP address.

Once again, I'm sorry for everybody who had a negative experience due to this guy.



DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

May-16-2005 17:27

Thanks Ben! I too was warned about this detective by several agents. I had no idea what he was like at the time I welcomed him here. Thankfully, I never recieved messages from him, praise the Lord! Ben, you're fair and considerate of all members and try hard to please, which we greatly appreciate. Thanks for banning this nonsense.

Makensie Brewer
Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper

May-16-2005 17:28

yayyyy!!!! Thank you Ben! :)

Skyler Michaels
Skyler Michaels
Well-Connected

May-16-2005 17:48

Thanks Ben!!!!

Blaise Joshua
Blaise Joshua

May-16-2005 17:49

Good man Ben ... you're keeping the streets of Sleuthville clean : o )

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