This is the proposed three strike policy I would like to post and put in place prior to creating a new off topic forum: I think I remember the BOD asking to see the policy before I posted it. I spent almost four hours on the phone that night so it is kinda running together. And, yeah it is almost three in the morning:swoon:.
Three Strike Policies:
Q. Why is this policy necessary?
A. The staff has implemented this policy in an effort to keep the site family friendly and to ensure more consistency in the moderation process. The Site Policies can be viewed by visiting the following link. Site Policies
Q. Who does this policy apply to?
A. This policy applies to anyone who uses North Carolina Woodworker including the staff and Board of Directors.
Q. What is a strike?
A. A strike is a violation of the posting policies as spelled out in site policies.
Q. Which forum does the three strike policy apply to?
A. This policy applies to all forums and content of North Carolina Woodworker. With special attention to the off topic forum.
(Special note regarding the off topic forum) "The off topic forum will now be an opt out forum."
Q. What happens when I get a strike?
A. This depends on how many strikes you have, see the strike process below.
Q. Who decides what constitutes a strike?
A. Staff members will define what violations or numbers of violations are considered to be a strike. Just because something posted is moderated doesn't mean it will be counted as a strike.
Q. Do I have any strikes against me when the policy is first put in place?
A. No, the good news is that all members start with a fresh slate.
Q. Can I be suspended for too many strikes?
A. Yes
Q. Can I be banned permanently for too many strikes?
A. Yes
Q. Do my strikes expire after a predetermined time?
A. Yes provided the number of strikes is less than three in a period of one year.
Q. Can I appeal a strike, suspension, and or banishment?
A. Yes, the Board Of Directors will handle any and all appeals and will have the final decision regarding the status of said appeal.
Q. How does the staff keep up with strikes?
A. The staff will use infraction software or an equivalent to track strikes.
Q. Can other members see how many strikes I have?
A. No, with the exception of the Staff and Board of Directors; your strikes are kept out of public view.
Q. If I am banished can I ever rejoin North Carolina Woodworker?
A. No, if you violate the policies enough in a year to be banished you will not be able to rejoin.
Strike Process:
3 Strikes within a one year period will constitute a 30 day suspension
If another strike happens in the first thirty days following the suspension, you will be permanently banished.
If another strike happens in day 31 through 90 following suspension, you will be suspended for another thirty days.
Following the second suspension, should another strike happen in next 12 months you will be permanently banished.
Three Strike Policies:
Q. Why is this policy necessary?
A. The staff has implemented this policy in an effort to keep the site family friendly and to ensure more consistency in the moderation process. The Site Policies can be viewed by visiting the following link. Site Policies
Q. Who does this policy apply to?
A. This policy applies to anyone who uses North Carolina Woodworker including the staff and Board of Directors.
Q. What is a strike?
A. A strike is a violation of the posting policies as spelled out in site policies.
Q. Which forum does the three strike policy apply to?
A. This policy applies to all forums and content of North Carolina Woodworker. With special attention to the off topic forum.
(Special note regarding the off topic forum) "The off topic forum will now be an opt out forum."
Q. What happens when I get a strike?
A. This depends on how many strikes you have, see the strike process below.
Q. Who decides what constitutes a strike?
A. Staff members will define what violations or numbers of violations are considered to be a strike. Just because something posted is moderated doesn't mean it will be counted as a strike.
Q. Do I have any strikes against me when the policy is first put in place?
A. No, the good news is that all members start with a fresh slate.
Q. Can I be suspended for too many strikes?
A. Yes
Q. Can I be banned permanently for too many strikes?
A. Yes
Q. Do my strikes expire after a predetermined time?
A. Yes provided the number of strikes is less than three in a period of one year.
Q. Can I appeal a strike, suspension, and or banishment?
A. Yes, the Board Of Directors will handle any and all appeals and will have the final decision regarding the status of said appeal.
Q. How does the staff keep up with strikes?
A. The staff will use infraction software or an equivalent to track strikes.
Q. Can other members see how many strikes I have?
A. No, with the exception of the Staff and Board of Directors; your strikes are kept out of public view.
Q. If I am banished can I ever rejoin North Carolina Woodworker?
A. No, if you violate the policies enough in a year to be banished you will not be able to rejoin.
Strike Process:
3 Strikes within a one year period will constitute a 30 day suspension
If another strike happens in the first thirty days following the suspension, you will be permanently banished.
If another strike happens in day 31 through 90 following suspension, you will be suspended for another thirty days.
Following the second suspension, should another strike happen in next 12 months you will be permanently banished.
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