NEW WARNING POLICY - PLEASE READ

[PALM MOD]

The PalmTalk Web Committtee has decided to institute a new policy directed at curbing some of the rude, impolite, and hostile behavior floating around the Forum lately. It is a refinement of an existing policy, and one we wish to make sure everyone is aware of.

It could be considered a "Three Strikes You're Out" policy. Those members who can not abide by the few and simple guidelines we have here will be issued an unofficial warning to make sure they understand they are in danger of receiving an "official" warning. The first official warning will result in a one week suspension, the second is a two week suspension, and with a third one you're gone. Your can view your "Warning" status under your name, next to your posts.

Of particular concern at the moment are the recent rancorous postings from some of our members. We will not allow snide, mocking, and taunting comments --- public or otherwise. Be forewarned that Private Messages, if reported, will be covered by this same criteria. And don't think cute little spiteful innuendos will be overlooked or tolerated. If you can't discuss an issue or disagreement without bitter and vindictive language, then don't do it here. For those of you who have been doing so, consider this your unofficial warning.

[niftinfiftin]

I fully support your decision, keep up the great work!

Cheers,

Nathan

[merrill]

Mr. Moderator:

More power to you! Some of what's recently posted is both offensive and tiresome. My apologies; a real d@mned nuisance for you!

merrill

[PALM MOD]

And you probably haven't read most of what I've deleted, or received privately.

[FRITO]

thanks for all your efforts in keeping this place enjoyable! I agree with merrill, tiresome about sums it up.

[deezpalms]

Dean-O,

I too appreciate this. Way too much negativity here lately! And for what??

I've opened up a few threads lately and thought "???"

Not sure if the economy is getting to certain people or what but I tend to

just ignore the negative comments.

[Tad]

what about snarky? are snarky comments on the chopping block?

[MattyB]

Tad, I can't speak for Mr. Moderator, but I assume that the good natured "snarky" as we all know and love here on the forum is gonna be fine. We can all see what's meant to be funny ribbing between friends and what's meant to be a disguised smack down between people who have issues with each other. If snarky is out then we all better pack our bags.

Mod Edit: Ditto

[paulgila]

mine are already packed & sitting by the door...

[steve 9atx]

Dean

Where do you mean "under your name, next to your posts"?

If we don't have any demerits, does anything show up?

Steve

Mod Edit: Look for answer in post below.

[Tad]

Couldnt we just get a swear jar fund? like if you make a off color comment you mail dean a quarter?

Dean could use the money to set up a shelter for abused and abandoned palms, to help them get off the streets and into a home or garden where they wont be starving to death, or abused by palm predators. A safe haven where they can go if they feel they have no where left!!

Then once rehabilitated they can be put up for adoption, the adoptor must pay a fee for the palms shots,and care, and then that money could also go back into the Dypsis Dean home and garden for wayward palms and fallen cycads.

Mod Edit: How about a 'Tip Jar' for abused and abandoned Moderators.

[paulgila]

[MattyB]

That's 1 for you Tad.

And 1/2 for you Paul for laughing.

[Tad]

AYYYYY YAAAAYAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY SENOR MATTY B ME DIO UNA MARCA MALO!!!!!!!

And Paul...

[Jeff Searle]

mine are already packed & sitting by the door...

Never a dull moment with you ole buddy. If I get pushed out soon, can we maybe meet up somewhere?

007

[PALM MOD]

I've inserted a few responses as "Mod Edits" in the above posts. Don't miss them. Especially the one about the "Tip Jar."

[Tad]

Dean, it's a poor manager that can't manage for himmself, I am laying a golden parachute in your lap with the snark jar.

One good week in the off subject forum and you'll be running in the black like fullers got brushes!!

Set up a pay pal or credit card line, hey the skys the limit with creative financing.

Who's to say how much "administrative" costs will be for the Dypsis Dean home for wayward palms and fallen cycads..heh wink wink nudge nudge, ey gubner catch my drift? picking up what I am laying down? ya smelling what I am stepping in?

[CardiffPalmNut]

Dean, it's a poor manager that can't manage for himmself, I am laying a golden parachute in your lap with the snark jar.

One good week in the off subject forum and you'll be running in the black like fullers got brushes!!

Set up a pay pal or credit card line, hey the skys the limit with creative financing.

Who's to say how much "administrative" costs will be for the Dypsis Dean home for wayward palms and fallen cycads..heh wink wink nudge nudge, ey gubner catch my drift? picking up what I am laying down? ya smelling what I am stepping in?

Tad - I think you missed your calling you should be in Washington, not the real South Texas. Oh know I think I just used @@##$%$%^ language, guess I need to forward my quarters.

Aloha,

Bill

[Tad]

Are you kidding? I wouldnt even vote for me!!

[bruno]

Thanks for doing that ! bruno

[PALM MOD]

I need to clarify something that I erred in.

I see a different "board" than you do. So I see the warning levels of everyone, along with a lot of other things. Apparently the warning levels are only visible to the user themselves, and only if they have a warning.

So in other words, if you don't see the warning level symbols under your avatar, you don't have any warnings. BTW --- There is only one user with any warnings. Two other violators have been banned permanently ("Stumpheaded"). And two more barely escaped after a personal conversation with each via telephone.

[paulgila]

i see a warning label with 4 bars & a skull & crossbones.what does that mean?

[Jerry@TreeZoo]

i see a warning label with 4 bars & a skull & crossbones.what does that mean?

Paul,

That is the "Pirate Demerit".

Jerry

[Kris]

Dear Friends

I think i got one of those...

Love,

Kris

[paulgila]

i see a warning label with 4 bars & a skull & crossbones.what does that mean?

Paul,

That is the "Pirate Demerit".

Jerry

"prepare to be boarded,ya scurvy dog!"

[Tad]

Paul gets a check mark for lewd and lascivious talk, sheeeesh Denton, you just don't get the new softer side of palm talk do you? threatening talk like that is a no no!!!

[paulgila]

tad its in quotes AND has that laughing yellow guy after it.

nice try.

[tropicalb]

Paul....

i guess it all comes down to what you mean by "boarded" now....doesn't it?

[paulgila]

hey i just meant it in the typical pirate sense.anything that anybody else reads into it is beyond my control.

[Kim]

What, is it Talk Like a Pirate Day? 'Vast yer lubberly blubberin' or I'll send ye down to Davy Jones locker to sleep with the fishes.

[Jeff Searle]

What, is it Talk Like a Pirate Day? 'Vast yer lubberly blubberin' or I'll send ye down to Davy Jones locker to sleep with the fishes.

Kim,

I'm trying to picture you in my mind saying that, maybe in front of the mirror.......I got a good laugh. Thanks,

007

[Palm Hound]

What about warnings if you only post and reply to become trunking or flowering?

[SunnyFl]

Apparently the warning levels are only visible to the user themselves, and only if they have a warning.

So in other words, if you don't see the warning level symbols under your avatar, you don't have any warnings.

Ehhh? What I do?? Cuz I definitely have the symbol things and "warn-" something. (was it the palm-killing, maybe? uh-oh)

[maskona]

Mod.

I have the warning symbol to. With a 0% next to it. Thats good I guess.

[BS Man about Palms]

I believe Dean has recently added the "warn" area to all, it wasn't there in the past.

[Jerry@TreeZoo]

i see a warning label with 4 bars & a skull & crossbones.what does that mean?

Paul,

That is the "Pirate Demerit".

Jerry

"prepare to be boarded,ya scurvy dog!"

I feel violated.

Jerry

[PALM MOD]

I believe Dean has recently added the "warn" area to all, it wasn't there in the past.

Yes, If I'm not mistaken (again) I believe I have it set so each person can see their own warn level.

[Walter John]

What if you come home drunk, turn on the palmboard and once again see that nobody has responded to your post, can you go off at everyone somehow ?

[paulgila]

if you are that drunk then dont even come home.just go to mattys house.the dogs will lick yer face in the morning.

[Neofolis]

I actually find this kind of depressing. What does it say about humanity, when there is a need to have protocols like this on a forum shared by, supposedly, mature adults, who just want to discuss palm trees. This really shouldn't be necessary and yet it's been proven that it is, time and time again.

Group hug, anyone?