We here at Patriot Action use a progressive discipline model. This means we will attempt to gain compliance with rules gradually, where the offender is not simply trying to disrupt discussion.
Our principal purpose here is to have meaningful, adult discussions and debates on policy and other issues among patriots on the Right, recognizing that we are not a monolithic bloc, and that there are also tactical issues which need consideration.
However, we recognize that political discourse is necessary in a Representative Republic, like the United States and other democratic nations. So we will host a special area where those of another persuasion are welcome to put their point of view, and argue for it with us.
The goal is to have a place that all voices can be heard: centrally, those of patriots concerned at the ongoing destruction of their country, but also open, in a suitable area, for those who celebrate what we deplore.
Progressive Discipline.
The moderation staff here have a wide range of discretion on most infractions. There are three general areas of moderation on actionable behaviors. We will give a PM (private message) indicating the infraction and how you can avoid further infractions.
The first is minor infractions.
These constitute the bulk of minor mistakes and violations that were not intentional or can be shown to be learning curve related and acclimation to our rules. These can be "trollish" comments that are insensitive to the discussion but generally conform to the thread's topic. Name calling and the sort of things that are done in heated debate. These generate a 0–15-point warning level add.
The second is major infractions.
These constitute violations of the Terms of Service which are nonviolent, personal attacks, spamming and other medium level behaviors. These generate a 15–50-point warning level add.
The third is bannable infractions.
Multiple accounts, abusive personal attacks, posting pornography of any type, spamming, defamation, disclosing personal information of others and other disruptions or attacks on the forum. These generate the next level of suspension/termination of access to this forum.
Each infraction is given point values by the moderator issuing the warning. Any infraction, or cumulative number of infractions, which accumulate a warning level of 100%, will be subject to administrative adjudication for removal from the forum or behavior modification. Site Administration has the final say in all matters.
Below are the general guidelines we use.
1. Minor infractions.
0-15% (0-15 points). These remain for 3-15 days, from date of issue, provided there are no further infractions. If there are multiple infractions in that period or the infraction is severe enough, a 1-7 day cooling off period can be initiated. Moderators may delete or modify offending posts as initial action. Post by post moderation may be employed.
2. Major infractions.
15-50% (15-50 points). These remain for 21-30 days, from date of issue, 7–30-day suspension. If there are multiple infractions in a 60-day period, the second will result in a 30-60-day suspension. Delayed moderation or post by post moderation may be initiated. Moderators may delete or modify offending posts as initial action.
3. Bannable infractions.
50-100% (50-100 points). These remain for 45-90 days or can remain permanently. All of these infractions are sent to the site administration for final determination for removal from the forum or behavior modification.
These are guidelines. However, moderators have the ability to giver fewer points for less sever infractions or to shorten the duration of the warning. The ownership and staff reserve the right to take any actions they deem necessary, to protect this forum, up to and including removal from the forum.
The forum user has access to their warning level status in the forum header in upper right-hand corner.
IF YOU DISAGREE WITH AN ACTION, PM the moderator who gave the warning. Do not debate the action in open forum. You will always have the option to raise the issue with Site Administration. We live by the "Admonish in Private, Praise in public" moto.
You can find our TERMS OF SERVICE here:--> TOS
Our principal purpose here is to have meaningful, adult discussions and debates on policy and other issues among patriots on the Right, recognizing that we are not a monolithic bloc, and that there are also tactical issues which need consideration.
However, we recognize that political discourse is necessary in a Representative Republic, like the United States and other democratic nations. So we will host a special area where those of another persuasion are welcome to put their point of view, and argue for it with us.
The goal is to have a place that all voices can be heard: centrally, those of patriots concerned at the ongoing destruction of their country, but also open, in a suitable area, for those who celebrate what we deplore.
Progressive Discipline.
The moderation staff here have a wide range of discretion on most infractions. There are three general areas of moderation on actionable behaviors. We will give a PM (private message) indicating the infraction and how you can avoid further infractions.
The first is minor infractions.
These constitute the bulk of minor mistakes and violations that were not intentional or can be shown to be learning curve related and acclimation to our rules. These can be "trollish" comments that are insensitive to the discussion but generally conform to the thread's topic. Name calling and the sort of things that are done in heated debate. These generate a 0–15-point warning level add.
The second is major infractions.
These constitute violations of the Terms of Service which are nonviolent, personal attacks, spamming and other medium level behaviors. These generate a 15–50-point warning level add.
The third is bannable infractions.
Multiple accounts, abusive personal attacks, posting pornography of any type, spamming, defamation, disclosing personal information of others and other disruptions or attacks on the forum. These generate the next level of suspension/termination of access to this forum.
Each infraction is given point values by the moderator issuing the warning. Any infraction, or cumulative number of infractions, which accumulate a warning level of 100%, will be subject to administrative adjudication for removal from the forum or behavior modification. Site Administration has the final say in all matters.
Below are the general guidelines we use.
1. Minor infractions.
0-15% (0-15 points). These remain for 3-15 days, from date of issue, provided there are no further infractions. If there are multiple infractions in that period or the infraction is severe enough, a 1-7 day cooling off period can be initiated. Moderators may delete or modify offending posts as initial action. Post by post moderation may be employed.
2. Major infractions.
15-50% (15-50 points). These remain for 21-30 days, from date of issue, 7–30-day suspension. If there are multiple infractions in a 60-day period, the second will result in a 30-60-day suspension. Delayed moderation or post by post moderation may be initiated. Moderators may delete or modify offending posts as initial action.
3. Bannable infractions.
50-100% (50-100 points). These remain for 45-90 days or can remain permanently. All of these infractions are sent to the site administration for final determination for removal from the forum or behavior modification.
These are guidelines. However, moderators have the ability to giver fewer points for less sever infractions or to shorten the duration of the warning. The ownership and staff reserve the right to take any actions they deem necessary, to protect this forum, up to and including removal from the forum.
The forum user has access to their warning level status in the forum header in upper right-hand corner.
IF YOU DISAGREE WITH AN ACTION, PM the moderator who gave the warning. Do not debate the action in open forum. You will always have the option to raise the issue with Site Administration. We live by the "Admonish in Private, Praise in public" moto.
You can find our TERMS OF SERVICE here:--> TOS
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
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