Replies to post #1816 on The Question and Answer Board (IHUB)

[marty_lewis]

G.B. why doesn't he just use the rule numbers in the drop down?

Maybe there needs to be added some things, but I think just using the rule numbers would say it all??????

1. is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harrassing, defamatory, libelous, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive of another's privacy, tortious, contains explicit or graphic descriptions or accounts of sexual acts (including but not limited to sexual language of a violent or threatening nature directed at another individual or group of individuals), or otherwise violates Investors Hub's rules or policies;
2. victimizes, harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, or disability;
3. infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or other proprietary right of any party;
4. constitutes unauthorized or unsolicited advertising, junk or bulk e-mail (also known as "spamming"), chain letters, any other form of unauthorized solicitation, or any form of lottery or gambling;
5. contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs that are designed or intended to disrupt, damage, or limit the functioning of any software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment or to damage or obtain unauthorized access to any data or other information of any third party; or
6. impersonates any person or entity, including any employee or representative of Investors Hub.


It seems that would make things easier, to me. also it make the person actually keep abreast of the rules, and have to make sure the post violated one of them.

[Was (Bob)]

Exactly .. but thread disruption needs to be added to that drop box.

Knew I had forgotten a few.

I've asked that "Harassment" be added. I hesitate on this one because it's the one that most often gets mis-used but it is a valid reason for deleting a post. I've seen it used as a catch-all to justify deleting any post that the chairperson just doesn't like for one reason or another. It's the grayest of all the rules.

A single post asking, for example, "Why do you like this stock so much?" is not a disruption nor is it harassment. Yes, it can be argued that it disrupts a thread, but it's not an argument I'll accept.

If, however, someone asks basically that same question repeatedly, then it becomes apparent that their intention is to harass a person or the thread.

And I don't want to see it used to shut down someone just because a lot of people don't like the person or their posts. It's arguable that a disliked person can be a thread disruption, but that's also not an argument I'll accept.

Or because someone's demeanor is just annoying or abrasive. Some of us are just annoying, abrasive people and that's the way it is.

Basically, use harassment as a reason only if all of the person's posts, taken as a group, show clear intent to do nothing but harass a person or a thread.

Of all the deleted posts I review, the ones with "Harassment" as the reason will receive the most scrutiny.