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Hey there @@Princess Rosetta and @@akalink, I've merged your threads with an already existing thread on this topic. Please ensure you use the search function to ensure your thread idea doesn't already exist.

Hey there @, I've moved your thread into Media Discussion under the Music prefix. Please ensure you post threads in the correct sub forums in the future.

Hey there @, I've moved your thread into the Media Discussion section under the Movie prefix. Please ensure you post threads in the correct sub forums in the future.

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Of course, and we will make the authorities aware if the situation calls for it. However we also have our own policies and rules to enforce. The internet isn't its own country and as such, each site is responsible for its own "policing" so to speak. The exception to this is when something is illegal by the hosting countries laws. That is when police are contacted. This is a privately owned and operated site and we will not stand for activities that harm this community. If this means that we are called to view a PM because serious concerns have arisen that two or more members are engaging in activities that are illegal or against the rules (aka abuse, sexual roleplay with a minor) then we will do so. The end goal is the protection of this community and thats what we plan on doing. This tool is not and will not be used for reasons outside of those that we deem necessary to uphold the protection of this community.

From the standpoint of someone responsible for moderating this site, this would never work. Thats essentially advocating that someone can perform extremely illegal actions over PM and no one can do anything about it. Allowing this to happen would be a gross mistake on the Administrations and Moderation's part as it would essentially be failing to protect this community. As such, I could never personally or professionally agree to those ideals. Edit: Keep in mind that even when something is found to have occurred in a PM, the same privacy rules apply as with all warnings/suspensions/bans. The members involved and the moderation/administration team are the only people that will know of the occurrences in the PM unless it warrants the authorities being made aware.

Im a former digger (Australian Army) so Im somewhat fit. I can't say that Im very strong, but Im built with endurance in mind. Im not that great on numbers atm, I haven't gone to a proper gym in a while. I've mainly been running and doing push ups and sit ups. For push ups I can do 50-60. Sit ups I can do about 100 normally. Thats in one session.

Just to reinforce SCS' point, the Administration will only view a PM in the case that it has been reported or in the case that serious and probable concern exists that something against the rules is going on, and in the latter case, it's a decision discussed before being enacted. Plenty of discussion is had before its decided whether to view the PM or not. In cases where we feel its necessary to view someones PMs, 9/10 our concerns have been proven true and those cases were of a very serious nature.

It takes the best of AC and the Batman games and coats it in LOTR flavouring. Definitely a great game with plenty of content to occupy you. Id say its a must buy because at the very least, its an efficient time waster.

Actually, SCS had mentioned that the decision isn't simply up to one Admin. The decision to view someones PM's is a result of discussion between multiple members of the moderation and administration team. This means someone cant go about and "willy nilly" tramp through peoples PM's. It would result in them being removed from staff, and the number of people actually able to view PMs is very small.

Honestly, Destiny is a good game. Despite its flaws, lack of story, crappy voice acting and whatnot...it still draws me and many other people back in daily. Its addictive, which is a sign of a "good" game. This being said, the game is far from being great. Bungie needs to work on the problems if they want Destiny to be great, but it definitely has the capacity to be just that.

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Hey there @@Whatevs, I've moved your thread to Media Discussion under the technology tag. Please ensure you post threads in the correct sub forums in the future.

Hey there @@Bright Bastion, I've moved your thread into Media Discussion under the technology tag as this topic focuses on a tech demo. Please ensure you post threads in the correct sub forums in the future.

6ft1 and 170 pounds if I converted right. Im about average height for my age group and nationality. I was in the Army so Im fit, but not as fit as I was then.

Currently single. I've had both girlfriends and boyfriends albeit not for a while now. Gotta love that bachelor life.

Which is what we do. There is a point however, where a thread becomes too much trouble then should be allowed. When it either consistently causes issues or its pure flame bait. All of this is stated within the sections posting guide. No, its merely stating how things currently are. Even if we had 30 moderators, none of this would change how the debate pit is being treated. The moderators here do their job, claiming otherwise serves no purpose. Actually, in the case of the debate pit it does. We make the rules, we enforce the rules, we know the rules like the back of our hand. Thats not to say we don't alter these rules should sufficient reason arise that we deem it necessary. User feedback on this is important, but we can't please everyone and some rules will remain unchanged. If you disagree with a mod action, open a mod dispute. We have that system in place for that exact purpose. For my personal final word on this matter, the debate pit is being run exactly how we feel it should be run. Strictly and to a high standard. This is not done to be lazy, or to limit discussion. This is done in the best interest of the site even if some people disagree with it. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, especially when we have over 25,000 members. The debate pit on MLPF is a privilege designed to give serious topics a chance at discussion. These topics are placed or posted in here because they have the likelihood of containing very strong opinions that more often then not would cause problems between users. Basically, they're shit storms ready to explode as has been proven time and time again. However, we feel that users should get the chance to discuss these matters as some are important to our modern society. Thus, we need to be careful with how we approach it. As such, threads and posts in this section are policed in a stricter manner. Threads will receive a chance to remain open in the case that two members decide to use it as a personal argument ground. Those users will be punished and if deemed necessary, a mod will post in the thread warning people to keep things civil. If these warnings are consistently ignored by multiple users, then the thread has shown itself to be more trouble then its worth and will be locked. We also have other measures either in place such as banning problem members from the debate pit entirely. Another measure involving banning members from certain threads, is something we're working on atm. Either way, this will not change how the debate pit is being treated. It is and always will be held to a higher standard and policed more strictly. If you disagree with this, you are free to discuss these topics elsewhere.

The debate section will always be scrutinized more then any other section on the site due to the nature of the discussion going on there. Its not being lazy, its preventing cases of all out abuse between two or more disagreeing members. This doesn't only effect the people involved, it effects all of us as these arguments start to spill over. This is the reason these threads get shut down if they become too much trouble, because they cause problems that ultimately nobody wants to deal with. Our responsibility as staff members is to try and provide the best experience possible on the forum whilst maintaining the rules, preventing these threads from turning into a "cancer" and spreading fights, hate and whatnot both onto other areas of the site, PM's and areas off site does exactly that. These threads don't simply involve two people fighting, if that was the case then those two members would be dealt with. If it starts to involve numerous members over an extended period of time, the thread becomes more trouble then it is worth. This negatively impacts both the site members and the site staff. Its easy to judge something you don't see. We don't announce when certain users are being contacted by staff and so how would someone know when we don't do that? If someone is causing an issue, they will be dealt with. If you see someone causing issues, report it. If we see someone causing issues, we deal with it. You don't see exactly what goes on behind scenes as these matters don't concern anyone but the people involved and the moderation team. Experience on other sites does not equate to experience on MLP Forums. As you should be well aware, we are currently lacking in the moderation department which is an issue we're working on. Many of us have been stepping up and filling the shoes of multiple moderators that have left and many of us have done so by choice, not because we "had" to. Its easy for a user to say "do your job" without knowing full well what actually happens behind the scenes. I can guarantee to all of you that the moderation team is working its ass off to do our job. Its not easy, but we do it because we all find a sense of purpose and satisfaction by serving this community as its staff. Back to the debate pit for one final point. The debate pit is a privilege. Many sites would ban discussions that we allow in this section, yet we don't. We decided to create it so we could allow users to discuss some very serious topics and unfortunately, many seem unable to keep things civil and respectful. These people get banned from the debate pit. Its a privilege we can take away if you cause too many issues and we've done so in many a case. This section will be scrutinized.

Or will we? We always have time to iron out things like this as Im sure we'll end up doing in the coming weeks/months. Personally I do find that a little odd, but I believe its because adding underwear/panties/swimsuits kinda sexualises the image.

As has been announced, the "Borderline NSFW" rule no longer exists. The Moderation and Administration team are ever looking to refine our rules so that they work well for our ever changing community and we certainly appreciate members bringing up suggestions and concerns such as this one. Thanks guys.