Things like this are a very personal decision, but if it were me I’d quit the job until whenever I could get the vaccine that will be developed. You can always go back to work later. You’re in an age group yourself that is at risk…I just had this conversation with a relative last night who is in a similar position that you are in. Wishing the very best for good health in the weeks and months to come!
OK, we’ve just removed Desogames’ posting privileges and informed him he’s under Moderator Review going forward.
His recent posts, in their quality, tone & frequency, have violated a number of this site’s clearly stated Posting Guidelines & Rules. He had also received a previous warning along with the invitation to demonstrate he could abide by those guidelines/rules.
Among the specific violations are Inappropriateness, Hijacking and Tone-Deafness. If you’re not familiar with what those mean, please review the Guidelines to make sure you’re aware of the high standard of discourse we hold this community to.
Remember folks, imagine you’re at a polite dinner party, before drinks are served. That’s the level of discourse we expect.
cheers,
Adam
When I see doctors and nurses fall deathly ill, who have the best PPE, what makes me think I am immune?You are not immune and it is okay to say I am not safe. Think those CEO’s are on the line checking on their employees or have bugged out? If you need permission to put yourself and your own wellbeing 1st I give it to you. You work to take care of people every day, you are 68 and it’s now okay to take care if yourself. Family may have to step in and take over. Best wishes, my 2 cents. Good luck! AKGranny
Keeping your polite dinner party analogy in mind, Desogame’s behavior has repeatedly been such that that point was reached where he needed to be vigorously escorted away from the dinner table to and through the front door in deference to the sensibilities of the other guests. Much appreciated. My blood pressure thanks you.
Deso, I agree with posters who have asked you to chill. But I have also gotten value from some of your posts. I am asking you not to leave in a huff, but take the suggestion(s) and moderate your activity.
“God gave us two ears, so that we might listen twice as much as we talk.” (I’m an atheist, by the way, but that advice seems right to me.) I’ve been a member here for nearly a decade, and I think I’ve posted 17 times (maybe this is #18). You’ve been here 6 weeks, and your number is… much higher.
In these tense times, we all need to take a breath now and then. “When I breathe in, I breathe in peace. When I breathe out, I breathe out love.” Think about how valuable this web community is, and how different it is from other spaces on the 'net.
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https://covidtracking.com/data/Hi Adam, FWIW, I agree with the views expressed by alanrgreenland but recognize the need for moderator intervention. We’re coming to an inflection point at this time in the pandemic/financial markets “story”. I’ll miss Deso’s unique and insightful perspectives on these matters, although would also like him to be a bit more considerate of the site policies and other members. I think he’ll also miss interacting with many (ok, not all) of the PP tribe. Per my last question below, maybe he can stay connected via PP personal messages.
I have some questions regarding the processes concerning PP members under Moderator Review.
- As I understand it, when a PP member is under Moderator Review, they can still post comments but their posts are pre-screened to ensure that they do not break the PP guidelines and rules. Is that correct?
- How long is one placed under Moderator Review?
- Is the PP member barred from posting completely for a set period of time?
- If they are barred from posting completely, does the “clock” on their membership premium stop for the period of time they are under Moderator Review or barred completely from posting; or do they forfeit that pro-rated portion of their membership payment?
- Being temporarily barred, with the ability to return to the PP tribe at some later date is different from being banned outright, never to return again–yes?
- If a PP member is under Moderator Review, is he/she able to access Premium content?
- Can the PP member receive and respond to Personal Messages from other PP members?
Thanks for clarifying the above, Adam.
Soooo in order for Moderator Review
When someone is offensive - if you could define
- How often
- How much
- To what extent
- How many people need to be offended
Sparky1 –
As an FYI, after the first few times he crossed the line, Desogames received a warning from me over a week ago along with guidance to better adhere to our Posting Guidelines. So, putting him on Moderator Review should not come as a shock to him.
To your questions:
- As I understand it, when a PP member is under Moderator Review, they can still post comments but their posts are pre-screened to ensure that they do not break the PP guidelines and rules. Is that correct?
- To post, they must send their comment to the moderator for review (instructions on how are given). If the material abides by our Guidelines, we will publish it.
- That entirely depends on the behavior of the user. If they demonstrate an earnest desire to participate in this community under its rules, it can be very short (days). But it will last as long as it takes for that desire to be demonstrated.
- See previous answer
- Being under moderator review simply means you can't post comments; you can still access site content. So anyone under moderator review can still read any content they're paying for. So, no, there is no clock-stopping or forfeiture.
- Yes
- If they've enrolled, yes
- Yes
Thanks for your quick and informative response, Adam. Maybe portions of this Q&A could be excerpted to include on the PP “Site Posting Rules & Guidelines” page for future reference, especially for “newbies”? I think this process is fair, reasonably patient and yet sufficiently firm to ensure we maintain the integrity and civility of the site and its users.
Being a moderator is a tough job (on top of everything else you do!!), but even more so with such an intelligent and passionate group as our PP tribe, who often engage in complex or controversial discussions. I appreciate all you do, and particularly don’t envy you for your role as moderator. As you’ve mentioned during another rare but prior “Mod in the House” intervention, [paraphrasing here] we’re not big on censorship here at PP, but we are big on respect, civility and intelligent discussion.
Things are going to get even more stressful as the coronavirus and economic meltdown contagions spread over the coming days and weeks, with possibly catastrophic, lasting effects. Fortunately, we have PP as a refuge and resource during these truly historic, tumultuous times.
Hi
A tourist who was interviewed on TV on arrival in NZ said she would not self quarantine as required to , and would go about her 2 week trip to NZ as originally planned, and laughed off being found.
I think back to those videos coming out of china of people fighting been taken into quarantine, posted with the background meme that the authorities were in the wrong.
Well this evening she is on a plane out of the country, after being escorted there by the police…
up to 11 cases here. up from 5 1 week ago. All either infected overseas, or partner of an infected overseas person.
Incoming arrivals now getting checked up on that they are abiding by the rules…
Cheers Hamsh
12 cases gyrogearloose /Hamish. You’re one minute out of date.
case, case, ……………… BOOM!
First western countries that implement mandatory isolation at home are France and Venezuela (33 cases). Both having problems with their population and governement will be happy so see empty streats after a long time of unrest.
This is a GREAT group, and I think the admins do a great job weeding out the drama…
That said, did anyone try just giving Deso his red stapler back?
Our money is based on nothing, continues to lose value over time, is created out of thin air and is stored in cyberspace. Other countries no longer want it.
Toilet paper is tangible, the longer you wait the more you need it, is created in a factory and has to be stored in a closet. Every country will always want some.
Maybe toilet paper will be our new money?