Did The Crackdown Work?
 

About 6 weeks ago, AFF Admin appeared to stop speaking softly and start swinging a big stick. Infractions abounded, bans took place, posts were deleted, and argumentative threads were relocated.

So I was just wondering....did the crackdown work? Is the tone better now? Is there more mutual respect being shown? Is it "Mission Accomplished" or is it back to business as usual?

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

Did someone puncture your balloon, two boards? Justice was not served? Let me know who it was. I'll go after 'em. :lol

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

I am still here, so all is well.:D

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

Most of the preachers went back to their own forum where they can pat each other on the back and tell each other what they want to hear.

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

NOW, that was quite an astute observation. You are not a dummy.

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

LOL! I really don't recall talk of a "crackdown" at all.

Furthermore, I am not aware of increased bannings, infractions, or deletions. If there was an increase it can simply be attributed to two things:

1. Better monitoring. The Admins are employed and donate their time to make this a safe and beneficial place to come for fellowship and discussion. Recently one Admin in particular had a break in employment and consequently has been able to donate more time in monitoring the forum.

2. Increased activity which required Admin attention. Again, I don't think this is the case, but it is possible. Sometimes it seems we go a week or two without issues, and then there are those days... Perhaps moon cycles have something to do with it, or someone forgets their medicine... :)

All is well backstage, NOW. But thanks for your concern and support.

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

I should add that we depend heavily on the AFF membership to monitor the forum with us. We greatly appreciate when the report button is used for would be spammers and posts with inappropriate language.

You are a vital part of us keeping civility on the forum and keeping the incendiary threads to a minimum. So, thank you for your assistance!

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

they got me to stop yelling at you.... and I didnt even get an infraction.


that doesnt mean I wont yell at you in the future... all rights are reserved.

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

To echo what Hoovie said the only thing that really changed is Admin realized the board cannot self monitor as well as we would like so we had to devote more attention to the Barney Fife Method of handling things (nip it in the bud).

I do think the tone has been more civil lately and am thankful. I really enjoy people with divergent views discussing things with mutual respect and restraint. I am not interested in juvenile behaviour. Life is too short.

Re: Did The Crackdown Work?
 

You're welcome... got rid of that dude twice!!!! :happydance