Mass banning

[jensriot]

Seriously

forums.thebump.com/discussion/12520202/why-are-our-mods-banned#latest

[jensriot]

Parenting may implode

[Deleted]

New TB guidelines, in part, regarding what constitutes a "personal attack":
While we can’t come up with examples of all the types of posts that are personal attacks, here’s some examples of things that are -- and ways to phrase things so they aren’t.


Personal attack: The members of the _________ board are a bunch of crazies.
Not a personal attack: I was reading the _________ board and I don’t understand the desire to focus on.....
Not a personal attack: I really hated the movie I saw last week, ___________, and I can’t understand why anyone enjoyed it.

Personal attack: Member X posted this thread about ____________. She's such an idiot.
Not a personal attack: The ___________ forum isn’t the right place to post about ___________. You might want to find another forum for that.
Not a personal attack: Recently IRL a mom I saw did something that I really didn't agree with. How would you have reacted to......

Personal attack: I think you’re an asshole.
Personal attack: I think you’re acting like an asshole.
Not a personal attack: I think your comments and actions are rude and inappropriate. You’re being unfair.
Report as a TOS violation if: Someone is being racist, homophobic, sexist or cruel; you don’t need to call them out on the forums and risk them turning on you. Let us know so we can get them off the forums.

Personal attack: Fuck off.
If you feel the need to speak to someone in this manner, that means it’s time to step away from the thread or contact a moderator or admin.



I'm gonna be banned within 24 hours at this rate.

[panicked]

I am amazed TB has stayed in business as long as it has, since none of the admins seem to have any clue on how to run a successful business.

[scattered]

I like some of Parenting girls, I hope to see more of them bitches over hurr.

[lala]

The new tou are hysterical and half of the things considered personal attacks now, are exactly what they told us we could do a few months ago.

[jensriot]

I have shit to do, but I can't look away.

[penguingrrl]

I haven't actually been back there since we all moved here, but I'm not surprised. It seems like that site was run by a bunch of high school students.

[Deleted]

Should we hop over and welcome them? I think they'd love that teehee

[cna]

They totally told us we could say I think you're acting like an asshole

[andrewsgal]

OMG my favorite part of this is basically all the mods that actually back Crazy MM up are now gone. How in the world will she mod her board all by herself?

[lala]

They're just straight up banning most of parenting. Like by the second.

[rosesandpetals]

If they're bAnning all the mods, won't mm be banned too? We all knew tb would implode eventually.

[Deleted]

I really do feel badly for them and hope they like their new home. The bump really realllllly sucks at listening to its users.

[Deleted]

Also it wouldn't really surprise me if they just deleted the whole parenting board...not all the people...the actual board.

[Scout Numbers]

Jan 13, 2015 19:33:06 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

Also it wouldn't really surprise me if they just deleted the whole parenting board...not all the people...the actual board.

Parenting refugee, one of the mods said they "dislike the culture on Parenting and are fine with a mass exodus."


Clearly, they rule at learning from past mistakes.

[ghostmonkey]

Jan 13, 2015 19:34:44 GMT -5 Scout Numbers said:

Jan 13, 2015 19:33:06 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

Also it wouldn't really surprise me if they just deleted the whole parenting board...not all the people...the actual board.

Parenting refugee, one of the mods said they "dislike the culture on Parenting and are fine with a mass exodus."


Clearly, they rule at learning from past mistakes.

In all fairness, the kids currently in charge were in jr high the last time shit hit the fan.

[eaglesfan]

Wow, that place is going to be a complete snoozefest!

Lol at banning MM - she toes the company line yo. Not like those rogue Parenting mods

[amynumbers]

Jan 13, 2015 19:36:50 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jan 13, 2015 19:34:44 GMT -5 Scout Numbers said:

Parenting refugee, one of the mods said they "dislike the culture on Parenting and are fine with a mass exodus."


Clearly, they rule at learning from past mistakes.

In all fairness, the kids currently in charge were in jr high the last time shit hit the fan.

Did the Rumbawhatever dickface get banned?

[andrewsgal]

Jan 13, 2015 19:52:14 GMT -5 amynumbers said:

Jan 13, 2015 19:36:50 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

In all fairness, the kids currently in charge were in jr high the last time shit hit the fan.

Did the Rumbawhatever dickface get banned?

No she became a supermod I am so not kidding!!

[eaglesfan]

Now instead of directing people in search of P&Rs to baby center, we can just direct them to TB

[broccolisgirl]

I'll paste this from the parenting thread in case it disappears. Re: why so many mods were banned...

Well, until they ban me for it, yes.

Months ago when the BJ/BM transition was made known, the mods were invited to comment on many issues and problems that we had been talking about for ages. The main XO group leader even got involved because the mods banned together to have a voice about these changes and shifts we were seeing as well as the problems. We felt heard- hell, I even had a personal phone call with a member of the board myself.

Then, slowly, it was made clear that our feedback was not actually being heard. That the changes at XO were actually intentional and calculated- they do want a different tone and atmosphere. They do want to cater to the app and new members more than the regs and the older ways of doing things. We looked at draft language, gave feedback, then more and more.

And this last time, it was posted as an announcement that the tool out was happening and we were asked to comment on typos and possible sensitivity problems. We commented on wording like "hazing" and other full content. Constructive criticism aimed at making things work better for our existing communities.

Radio silence for a long time, until they came back at wrote us a letter telling us that they valued our feedback but that these items were not up for discussion, and if we felt we could not support them as is then they would be sad to see us go. Henceforth known as the "fuck off" letter.

Many people then commented on the nature of the letter and how it was inappropriate and how badly this was going to go over. We asked for timing clarification. We called out that the letter was passive aggressive and seemed to violated the Community Rules itself.

And a FEW but not all MODs who spoke out were suddenly banned for supposedly sharing information about the Mod Board and speaking out against XO publicly- though the evidence is weak. If it is for things said on the Mod board, then more should have been banned. And no evidence was given to support that they shared it so... They banned the naysayers that spoke loudest, and that lead this group.

And then she posted that they were banned for conflict with BM and that specific reasons will not be given. And that Bump higher ups do not like the culture of Parenting and are okay with a mass exodus.

[andrewsgal]

Lol I was just coming to post that thanks!

[cna]

Wow. They sure have bigger, more exciting excuses every time they want to rid themselves of entire boards. I predict that the next next mass banning will involve the words go fuck yourselves.

[gwapes]

Oh shiiiiiiit.


Hah. Someone post a fitting gif for me.

But not elsa...personal attack n' shit.

[NandaB]

Is this the appropriate time for a "peace out bitches"?

[amynumbers]

How many fucking months ago did I say that I was sure the bump thought sad sack Sally homemakers were a better business plan?

[scattered]

I am about to go lurk on TB for the first time since I was banned.

[Rainyday]

Jan 13, 2015 19:34:44 GMT -5 Scout Numbers said:

Jan 13, 2015 19:33:06 GMT -5 @sing4mysavior said:

Also it wouldn't really surprise me if they just deleted the whole parenting board...not all the people...the actual board.

Parenting refugee, one of the mods said they "dislike the culture on Parenting and are fine with a mass exodus."


Clearly, they rule at learning from past mistakes.

The HBIC at XO know exactly what they are doing,everyone is playing right into their hands. You start bitching about corporate, using profanity, and violating tou=BAN. The cleaning house is intentional and it will happen every time TB demographic isn't as wide as they want. Get rid of the snarky/boozy/tell it like it is moms and bring on the stepford robots.
More people=$$

[scattered]

I love how every other board is imploding and SAHM is like, what board games do you play with your kids? Fucking lamesauce.