I am in the exact same situation as OFD. I actually re-read GL #13 before I commented in the thread that had been bumped as I felt it was justified according to the GL. I was warned for bumping an old thread, I did not bump the thread, only commented very shortly afterwards.This was the post where I asked for clarification also on why I received a warning infraction for bumping an old thread. Just like OFD, I did not bump the thread, only commented after what I thought was relevant and pertinent information had been posted by softball. GL 13 does allow for that to be made after 30 days right?
I did try to handle this in private thru a pm to Cpalmson, which he has yet to respond to.
I would like to add another question to OFD's post for my clarification along with the explanation to the questions he already asked.
Question 4
How many other times has a Mod in Florida, or any other state pointed a member for bumping an old review? I see reviews bumped quite often across the boards. And also, how many other times have members been warned for commenting in a bumped review ?
What I am observing is misplaced and misguided applications of infractions to members based on personal opinion of a moderator in attempts to squelch the conversation that is going on at the time. I understand mistakes happen, we all make them, but this has seemed to the norm in the Panhandle forums for over a year now. Selective use of infractions to members in the past while looking over others has led to a hostile environment in the Panhandle forums. Making it to where members are afraid to step out into view and make comments that do not align with the particular mindset of a moderator. This to me is an unhealthy environment for hobbiest and providers as well..... But I guess that would depend on who you are and who you are banging at the time.
This is considered my official request for clarification on the warning I received for bumping a thread. Originally Posted by dj8rocks
Our concerns are the inconsistent application of infractions being given here. Point being, in the 3 bumped reviews of VI, a total of 8 people not including softball commented after it was bumped. Cpalmson admitted he pointed softball and warned the others. Did the other 6 get warnings as myself and OFD received. In the " New Additions" review of VI, post 11 handle Nedomansky76 had commented last year after the 30 day timeframe, rabbit posted about the GL's in post 12. Did Nedomansky76 get pointed for commenting in an old review?
We have tried to get clarification for days on this thread on the warnings. I pm'd Cpalmson the night I received my infraction and have had no response to my request for clarification on my warning for thread bumping when I did not bump it. If Cpalmson would man up and at least answer his pm's about this, there would have never been a need to bring it to the public boards. But we were left with no choice when HE refused us the opportunity to resolve this in private to reduce the board drama.