[Dark0ne]

During my revision, exam and course work period at university it seems that there was a bit of a ruckus regarding some comments being left by some members on certain files on this site. The result was certain authors pulling their files from the site because, rightly, they just couldn't be bothered with the hassle of dealing with the trolls.

Had I been active at the time I would have added my two cents but unfortunately I was very busy and I still haven't looked deeply into the issue. If the people affected by this wish to get in contact with me then they are more than welcome to. I do know that LHammonds and Buddah have done extremely well in my absence in keeping up with reported comments and have got the ban stick out more than a couple of times to remove troublemakers from the site.

As a result a few updates have been made to the site and new doctrine has been brought in to help further compound our policy on what people should be using the commenting system for. If you go to make a new comment you will notice that there is a commenting terms and conditions page that you have to agree to in order to leave a comment. Apparently "play nice" isn't concise enough so hopefully this sets it out more clearly. These new terms and conditions are in addition to the terms you agreed to when signing up for an account on this site and are void of the "three strikes and you’re out system" that is used on the Nexus forums. If you troll in the file or image comment systems, or SPAM ratings without justifying them, you're gone. No ifs, no buts, no warnings. Banned.

This has been our policy for some time now and we’ve been banning accounts behind the scenes without causing a stir. Hopefully people are aware that this site is not just a “free-for-all” and we do care about the quality of the files and comments on the site and the types of people who use the site.

Let me once again reiterate that we have great moderating staff here and the best way to deal with flamers, trolls and immature posts is to report them and not respond and react to baiting posts. There are report functions for comments and files so if you think something needs to be dealt with then use these features. We cannot check and read every new file, image and comment left on the site so we depend on you, the user, to help us in our moderating duties.

To compliment the commenting doctrine I’ve also added a new feature for file authors who upload to the site. All new files have an option to disable commenting altogether. This will be further complimented in the coming days by new options that will allow you to choose how you want your file users to get in contact with you, if at all. Disabling comments is for new files only and cannot be changed once it is selected. It also automatically disables ratings. If you are a current file owner on the site who would like to have their comments disabled without having to upload their files again please <a href=”http://thenexusforums.com/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=04&MID=1”>get in contact with me</a>.

[WoogieMonster]

This is great news! I'm pm'ing this to a few people.

[herosinger]

Thanks for making these updates, DarkOne.

[AlienSlof]

DarkOne: thanks very much for adding this option. I was one of those certain authors who pulled files saying enough is enough. There comes a point where it just becomes too much, considering that modders offer their efforts freely with no conditions. No one is REQUIRED to download or even look at mods - I even marked my stuff adult which cut the trolling down, but sadly didn't eliminate it.

I have always left positive and constructive comments to authors if I use and love their mods, even reporting any bugs I might find. If I see something I don't like, I simply pass it on by.

I would also like to add a huge thanks to both Buddah and Lhammonds for being sharp and on the case whenever comments have been reported. Moderating forums and mod sites is a labour of love as I know from my own experiences. Considering both hold down their own paid jobs, I think they do an excellent job in the face of adversity. Buddah even took the time to PM me about this feature.

Because you have put yourselves out for people like me who have been driven to the limit, I am prepared to put my files back on here - with commenting disabled of course! It might take me a bit of time as some stuff is being updated now that I can do my own modelling. I may need Lhammonds' help with some of the larger files again!

Once again, you have my thanks for taking these steps to control the trolls.

[SnowyOwlet]

I'm very glad to see this implemented. Thank you and LHammonds and Buddah for all the work you do here to keep it running smoothly.

[Glue]

I think the attitude and moderation on this site has always been an example of how things should be done. For all those who enjoy TES games and encourage creativity it's a great place to spend time. You can expand your games every day, get and exchange ideas, with no hassle and all for free.
Those few that just want to mess with people get a short thrill, get noticed, and get a small experience.

Thanks to all those that keep it that way, and thanks for your mods AlienSlof.

This post has been edited by Glue: 29 May 2008 - 01:13 AM

[LHammonds]

AlienSlof, when the time comes, shoot me a link to wherever you have your file(s) located and I'll pop them on TESNexus for you. You can either create the upload page and then tell me where to put it or you can let me create the page, upload the file/images and I'll transfer the page under your ownership.

Oh, and welcome back and I hope this time 'round is more enjoyable. ** hug ** <-- the kind my wife doesn't mind.

LHammonds

[corrandk]

Big kudos to you Darkone for implementing this, and to LHammonds and Buddah for everything that they have done as well.

Welcome back Alienslof, I for one can't wait to see the updates.

-corrandk

[Aoikani]

I am soooo glad that this issue has been addressed and acted upon. Especially to all of you that has supported those authors through your emails, pm's and posts. I can't possibly thank each and everyone of you, not being able to remember everyone, but for every word of support.. thanks.

Aoikani

Thanks Woogie for informing me of this post. And it's nice to see the Aliens are back!

[dachi]

Bravo