Re: "Banned" Members

[ilovecats54]

Hello,

I've been posting away and realized that there may have been some posts I've done to people where it says "banned" by their ID name.

I would like to know, when viewing the forum thread directory of topics, where I see all the icons indicating I've joined that thread, can there be some kind of icon or indication that someone has been banned so we don't bother posting to them?

Also I don't get in trouble for posting to someone that is banned do I?

Thank you, as I'm new here too

Have a nice evening.

[VAF Admin]

Hi Michelle, great question!

Any username you see that has 'banned' next to it is usually someone who is only temporarily banned. So, answering them is still OK - they'll automatically be un-banned after their punishment has been served out.

Anyone who is banned permanently is removed from the site entirely, along with any posts they've made (this is really rare and is usually just carried out on spammers who aren't really VAs anyway)

Most temporary bans are new users who have not read and replied to the Terms of Service prior to posting on the boards as required. Others may be those who have received numerous infractions for things like: overt advertising of their own products or services, trolling for members for other forums or groups, rudeness to other members or staff, or otherwise not following the terms as set forth.

Members on temporary ban are still considered upstanding members of the community who've just had a lapse in judgment or have misunderstood the rules.

Most temporary bans are no more than 7 days, but that all depends on the severity of the issue.

Thanks for asking this question and please do keep right on posting away

[McCaul Assistance]

Great question Michelle and thanks for clarifying. I have been wondering what the "banned" was as well!

Lori

[ilovecats54]

Thanks Lori, yes I just did not want to get into any "trouble" so thought I'd better check! I want to stay as a permanent member here, since there's so much interesting information, and so many great people willing to chat and to help! I'm glad to find out how the whole thing works - it makes sense now.

You have a nice week

[McCaul Assistance]

You have a nice week too, Michelle! I'll see you on the boards!