Make new rules because other forums have them?
- Thread starter Katrina
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No. Generally I find most forums have the same general rules anyway (which are mostly just using common sense and not being an arse) so it's rare to come across a difference that people want to see replicated elsewhere.
I've never actually encountered this before. 
That's a new one to me!
That's a new one to me!
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Deleted member 49125
I haven't had members ask for new rules. I have had some give me advice i.e. you need X amount of posts before you can PM. But that was to prevent spammers.
If a member did come to me, I would take it into consideration & listen to them but would think about if it'd be right for MY forum.
If a member did come to me, I would take it into consideration & listen to them but would think about if it'd be right for MY forum.
Yes, sort-of, but it's centered around GDPR. All these woke morons came out of the woodwork to act like they want their accounts deleted. Just because the rules were made in UK. I harped on this many threads, so I won't tread on it too much.
I've been on a wrestling forum, where I struck a chord, and then the admin made a new rule based on it. So stupid, just so retarded.
I've been on a wrestling forum, where I struck a chord, and then the admin made a new rule based on it. So stupid, just so retarded.
Demon_skeith
Paragon
Only way back in 2008 when I was a noob and realized I do needed more rules, but I haven't added a new rule to my site in over five years lol.
I try to keep my rules as simple as possible.
Basic common sense.
I'm relaxed about a lot of things and that's just how I'm going to be.
But if too many people make an additional rule happen, then so be it.
Basic common sense.
I'm relaxed about a lot of things and that's just how I'm going to be.
But if too many people make an additional rule happen, then so be it.
I usually have the basic rules in place on my forum to help keep things running smoothly, if a member suggests a rule that they have seen somewhere else I may take it into account but if it's s rule that wouldn't really make sense on my forum I probably would not add it. In some cases, suggestions of rules are usually to benefit the member who suggests it and usually do not have any real benefit for the site.
shabanatax
New Arrival
The decision to create new rules for a forum should not be based solely on what other forums are doing. Instead, new rules should be created based on the specific needs and goals of the community. It's important to take into account the feedback and suggestions of forum members and ensure that the rules align with the community's values and purpose. Ultimately, the success of a forum depends on the engagement and participation of its members, so it's essential to create rules that foster a positive and productive environment for discussion and collaboration.
Never. In fact when I had my old forum I had too many rules that I ended up cutting down on because I felt it was a little unfair to the member base. I realized that it was a community and not a prison camp.
I used to be an Admin on a huge forum and it was run like a police state, which members hated but at the same time, they thrived on reporting others!
Very true. Too many rules causes backseat moderating. Best to stick with the basic rules and just let the members do their thing within reason.
I generally don't like "backseat" moderation, in this case - I punish the person who falsely report, reports, or reported the other person for no reason. I see it from time to time. You'd be shocked to see the reports I saw.
Most of the time its petty stuff, old stuff. I get annoyed sometimes. Sigh.
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I just add them when they come to mind, but the 15 rules I adopted suits me right and I ban those who cannot follow them.
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