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Ok let’s try this again....

A Clarification of TOS in regards to naming users in posts.

Please do not tag, mention another user, or include identifiable data in any post that could be deemed negative, violent, or in any way derogatory.

If you have a problem with another useful do not call them out in posts or resort to name calling. While healthy debate is sometimes part if the fun, please keep in mind that violence toward other members , name calling, or other bashing could result in your account being reported. Please help us keep the site a positive place for all members by refraining from posting negative posts about other members.

Some things that are allowed:
Tagging users in a post in a celebratory manner, such as birthdays, thank yous, and other friendly and positive ways.

Tagging a user to reply to their message on your thread (within the comments only.)

We have seen an increase in reporting for the above mentioned negativity so please, rather than asking us to intervene take the steps to settle the matter in a peaceful way if possible or block the person. That is the quickest way to handle the negativity until we are able to address your reports

Thank you
LyricalOne · F
Sounds good. Hopefully this will be backed up by Mods and Admin so people will take it seriously.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@LyricalOne I am a mod
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
While I appreciate the attempt to clarify, Jessa, you're still effectively making a blanket ban of putting a user's name into a post, even when the previous attempt at this gave you numerous reasons why somebody might want to do so.
SweetMae · 70-79, F
Thank you for reminding us.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@SweetMae you’re welcome
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
I just edited my post please see what I was saying
VioletRayne · 31-35, F
[c=#4C0073]Why not just remove the tag feature? Problem solved. Then people can’t tag anyone in anything.[/c]
Faust76 · 46-50, M
@VioletRayne "mention another user" The tagging feature is incidental, anyway positive mentions are allowed. However, to be quite honest, the same people (without naming names) who are complaining about people calling pedophiles for example out by username are same people who are themselves making posts about "That disgusting spanking poster". Are we supposed to report everybody who speaks ill of anybody, or is it just enforcing arbitrary morals?

The whole rule seems like a nightmare to enforce, but fine, as long as it's actually written up somewhat clearly somewhere that ALL/new users can see it.
VioletRayne · 31-35, F
@Faust76 [c=#4C0073]I think it’s retarded because calling out pedophiles is legal in most nations. 🤣[/c]
Faust76 · 46-50, M
@VioletRayne Well, I mean that one admittedly is slander if it's not true, so meh... I'm trying not to be nit-picky over this, but it raises so many questions in my mind. But chief one is I've been here years & read ToS through several times, but this is the first time I hear of this rule officially.

The libel type laws might actually be closest analogy to what this is after though, I mean like you can insult Trump or AOC, but you can't accuse non-public figures of crimes without them having been found guilty in court of law? But is catfish okay? Is slut? Is snowflake? So many questions!
adhane05 · 31-35, M
Name calling can get you reported? That seems a bit extreme. Death threats or doxing private info should be reported, but calling someone an idiot should be allowed. It would be less work for you and Nuno.
lovingdead · 31-35, M
Isn't that what the tag thing is for?....or are you just saying not tag them to speak hate?
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@lovingdead right you can’t use it to bully or harass someone with it
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@Jessa29 [quote]right you can’t use it to bully or harass someone with it[/quote]

Again, though, that's [i]not [/i]what your post says. Your post declares that there is a blanket ban on putting somebody's username into a post. Period. I get that I'm very likely coming across as a pain in the ass, and I'm sorry for that. But words matter, especially when trolls can then wield those words against people they don't like by reporting a post that's nothing but positive. As an example.
lovingdead · 31-35, M
@Jessa29 understood
SW-User
Thank you for trying to make SW a place where everyone feels safe.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@SW-User you’re welcome
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
Thanks Jessa. I appreciate you keeping us informed.
Faust76 · 46-50, M
Can this be stated clearly in the Terms of Service? Now there is no way for a new user to know that. Also it's pretty easy to get around that rule with things like "previous poster about moon", and I'm not sure the general harassment/bullying rule is ever applied.
What happens if there's a user named Tennessee, but I use Tennessee in my posts all the time. It's not referring to that member at all.
@Jessa29 No, it's not even referred to them.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@jjoe01 that’s fine
Nuno · Admin
@jjoe01 Of course it's all about context. If you're not talking about the user, or talking about the user but not bad about them (and possibly with consent), there's no problem at all. :)
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
Right👍️
You as admin/moderators have to be present and act on those who don't give a **** about that
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@ManIsEatingEarthUpLikeCandy I’m around the site almost 24/7 but I can’t see everything all the time.
they redact names and keep the avi and we all know whom they are reffering to
RubySoo · 56-60, F
We can tag tho? Right?
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@Jessa29 As I edited into my above post, I just saw your edit. (Psst. You have some typos... 🧐 )

Thank you for clarifying. I know I've likely been coming across as a pain in the ass. I'm an editor; words matter, and clarity is good.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@LookingForIt987 I’m on a cell phone not computer sorry
LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M
@Jessa29 OK. And... that really seems like a nonsequitor to me. I'm clearly missing something...
midnightsun · 26-30, M
Ok. I saw this post 5 minutes ago already
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@midnightsun I edited it cause people thought it was complicated.
midnightsun · 26-30, M
@Jessa29 really?

Cool.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
Wow, a real moderator. Thought your kind were like unicorns here.
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@jetpack yes all of us mods are real. Nope not unicorns at all.
Thank you Jessa
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@Dewms you’re welcome
Peaches · F
Thanks for the reminder.🐥
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Thanks for posting this so newer folks can't claim they didn’t know. 👍🏽
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@bijouxbroussard you’re welcome
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
Jessa29 · 36-40, FMod
@Starcrossed you’re welcome
CharlieZ · 70-79, M

 
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