Originally Posted by
Grouse45
This is very interesting to me. I'm not sure your definition of brand bashing but I've seen it so far with two other companies. Are you just concerned with CVA bashing or all companies?? Me personally don't think reporting problems with any company is brand bashing.
I notice you have brought back MD and his very first post was already looking to argue with people. Since you've let this go on I hope your not going to ban anyone for arguing back if they choose to?? Most will choose not to but just curious.
Actually, I was the one who "brought back" MD although that description isn't necessarily accurate. MD's account was previously permabanned (by me) at his request and was not the result of Admin or any of the mods banning him for cause. He sent in a request to unban his account through another member and that request was granted.
MD, just like all other members, will have to abide by the rules (see link below). All of you can discuss, disagree, have a difference of opinion and sometimes just end up agreeing to disagree but you can't insult other members, brand bash or commit any other rules violations. If you (or anybody else) violates the rules, your violation will be edited and you will be warned, temp banned or possibly permabanned, depending on the severity of the offense, track record, etc.
As you can see in rule # 17 (see below quote and link), forum rules and guidelines are not up for debate. That means nobody is allowed to challenge, complain about, question, etc. the rules in the forums. Each of you has a PM (Private Message) feature that you can use to send a mod a PM with any concerns you have about a rules, post, etc. If in doubt, use the PM. If you have questions, use the PM. That way the specific mod can answer your question/concern without either of you violating the rules.
Since you're "unsure" about JW's definition of what constitutes "brand bashing," I've included the link and HuntingNet rule about it in the quote below. That would be the definition that JW, I, all other mods and even Admin work from in regards to brand bashing. As you can see, it is not restricted to just the CVA company.
16. Brand Bashing and generally argumentative posts will not be tolerated. Legitimate posts regarding problems that you have experienced with a particular piece of equipment or service will be allowed. However, posts that are directly bashing a product or manufacturer are not allowed on HuntingNet.com. These forums and chat room are designed as a place for hunters to gather to exchange stories, advice, and meet other hunters from around the world – not to argue amongst ourselves or to talk down about any individual business or product. All posts of this nature will be removed and disciplinary action will be taken against their author.
17. Forum rules and guidelines are not up for debate. This is not a democracy, but rather a private forum. Anyone openly debating the rules we have set in place will be removed. Moderators of this forum are not to be argued with when enforcing forum rules and guidelines. Anyone arguing with a Moderator against disciplinary measures will be removed from the forum. If you have a problem with a Moderator please email
[email protected] and we will address the issue as soon as possible.
http://www.huntingnet.com/articles/m...oom-rules.html