You have a point. People do change over time. For better or worse. I wonder when Etsy is 20 years old if it will have the same policy in the forums?

Posted at 3:11 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

I didn't know about this policy.

I guess it helps keep track of someone who doesn't plan to change their ways as it establishes a pattern?

Posted at 3:16 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

tell me about forum infractions. do they give you notice and tell you something like 3 strikes you're out? is there somewhere i can read about these notices?

Posted at 3:19 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

There really doesn't have to be much of a pattern.

We're not necessarily talking about major infractions here. These are often minor disputes that member have with each other. One runs to admin to tell and the other gets a warning, a muting.

The next time someone runs to admin, you could be outta here, forever. It's so comforting to know that someone that has a problem with you in the forums can wield so much power.

The best part is, is that you see multitudes committing the same infractions, over and over again, and for several reasons, they're still here.

Posted at 3:24 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

Do they get their privileges back at some point?

I imagine the infraction would have to be very bad to get muted.

I've engaged in some "hairy" threads and never received a warning.

Posted at 3:31 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

anythinggoeshere from anythinggoeshere says

tell me about forum infractions. do they give you notice and tell you something like 3 strikes you're out? is there somewhere i can read about these notices?
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No, I don't believe there is anywhere you can read about the warnings/mutings. There's the DO's and DON'Ts re: community
www.etsy.com/help/article/483#community_forums

which ends with:
"Violating community policies may result in suspension of community or other privileges and/or account termination"

...but it's all very subjective as to what they deem to be in violation. I believe it's not even 3 strikes now. I think it's one warning, then the next time your permanently muted.

I may be wrong on that, but I think that's what RobW said a while back.

It just seems so weird to have had a warning 2 or 3 years ago, for something minor, then get another warning 3 years later, and boom, you're gone.

I think it should reset itself every year. That to me would be much better.

Posted at 3:34 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

Mesmera from Mesmera says

Do they get their privileges back at some point?

I imagine the infraction would have to be very bad to get muted.

I've engaged in some "hairy" threads and never received a warning.
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Once you've been permanently muted, no you never get your forum privileges back.

...and NO, it doesn't have to be something really bad, not at all.

This is what actually bothers me the most. People think that those that have been permanently muted must be bad, horrible people. The majority are smart, funny and had a lot to contribute to the community.

Posted at 3:38 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

I agree Gina. I have to really mind my p's and q's around here:) cuz one slip up and I'm gone foreva.

I like this idea and wish they would consider it.

Posted at 3:40 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST

GinafromWallCakes says

Mesmera from Mesmera says

Do they get their privileges back at some point?

I imagine the infraction would have to be very bad to get muted.

I've engaged in some "hairy" threads and never received a warning.
..............

Once you've been permanently muted, no you never get your forum privileges back.

...and NO, it doesn't have to be something really bad, not at all.

This is what actually bothers me the most. People think that those that have been permanently muted must be bad, horrible people. The majority are smart, funny and had a lot to contribute to the community.

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Thats the part that really bugs me. I speak with many of these people all the time. They are truely very smart, funny, witty, law abiding citizens:)

Posted at 3:41 pm Feb 8, 2012 EST