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Home from the hockey game.Everyone was yelling HEY REF !!!Thought I would try it here.Is there a Heyref working out there in Admin??
JUST LOOKING FOR ADMIN!!ADMIN needs to take some responsibility for the good of the site.No one should wish death or sexual assault on anyone's family. No need for that.Two guys shouldn't go back and forth, saying nothing new, ruining topics.No one should have more than one ID and account.That shouldn't be too much to expect or administer.Pretty bare basics.
JUST LOOKING FOR ADMIN!!Apparently Heyref is on the admin team!!!NEW PLOP RULESADMIN keeping chilling needs to take some responsibility for the good of the site.No one should Wish death or sexual assault on anyone's family if the shoe, knife, bullet fits....give what you get and then some No need for that.Two guys do whatever you want to do....even that shouldn't go back and forth, saying nothing new, ruining topics.No one should have more than one ID and account...unless they want two, three... That shouldn't be too much to expect or administer.Pretty bare basics.Exactly
Removing off-topic posts and juvenile insults is one of the most effective ways to manage an online community. This strategy aligns directly with the classic internet rule: "Don't feed the trolls". [1]By implementing strict moderation, you actively target the root motivation of disruptive users.## Why This Strategy Works** Denies Negative Validation: Trolls, flame-war starters, and serial rule-breakers usually post to provoke an emotional reaction. When their content is quietly deleted without a public argument, they are denied the attention they crave. [2]* Breaks the Engagement Loop: Algorithms on platforms like Facebook and Reddit often push highly disputed, comment-heavy threads to the top. Swift deletion stops these toxic threads from gaining algorithmic momentum. [1, 3]* Protects the Community Dynamic: When constructive users see that off-topic vitriol is removed, they feel safer contributing. Conversely, leaving insults up signals that the behavior is tolerated, which drains the community's quality over time. [4, 5]*## Tips for ExecutionIf you are moderating a space, combining strict deletion with "shadowbanning" (where the violator thinks their post is visible, but it is actually hidden from everyone else) or direct muting can be even more effective. This prevents them from immediately realizing they have been cut off, stopping them from simply creating a new account to continue the behavior. [1, 3][1] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/LovettorLeaveItShow/posts/chris-olsen-has-the-solution-for-social-media-trolls-in-the-comments/1564379082366246/)[2] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/PetPeeves/comments/17sny4z/when_you_end_up_deleting_your_reddit_post_because/)[3] [https://www.quora.com](https://www.quora.com/On-Reddit-why-do-I-always-see-a-comment-that-says-removed-posted-by-a-user-called-u-deleted-on-every-controversial-post)[4] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/thebarefootnurseblog/posts/hi-all-quick-bit-of-adminive-had-to-delete-a-few-comments-that-simply-didnt-meet/1706201294197850/)[5] [https://www.reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/PetPeeves/comments/1wehszp/people_that_delete_posts_just_because_everyone/)
2. Barrier to Entry for New Fans When casual fans or prospective owners try to get involved in the sport, they often look for online communities to learn more. Finding Horseplop can actively damage their view of the industry. The "Mos Eisley" Effect: Outsiders who stumble onto the site are often horrified by the sheer volume of vitriol, anti-Semitic or racist slurs, and toxic infighting. Scaring Away Investors: Seeing top trainers and prominent owners blasted as "cheats" or "horse killers" creates a terrible first impression. Instead of attracting new blood, the site often reinforces the negative stereotypes of horse racing to anyone peering in from the outside.
Seems pretty basic to a legit site.Admin just needs to take their stand on what is allowed and what is bandable.
Shadowbanning is the practice of blocking or reducing the visibility of a user's content on an online platform without notifying them. The key characteristic of a shadowban is its clandestine nature: to the affected user, everything appears completely normal. They can still post updates, leave comments, and log into their account seamlessly. However, on the backend, the platform’s algorithm hides or heavily demotes their content so that other users cannot see it in search results, feeds, or recommendation queues. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] ------------------------------## How It WorksWhile a traditional ban locks you out of your account or tells you that you have violated community guidelines, shadowbanning relies on algorithmic suppression. Platforms deploy this using several methods: [4, 7] * * Algorithmic Downranking: The system buries your content at the absolute bottom of user feeds or comment threads, effectively cutting off your visibility. [2, 6] * Search Exclusion: Your account name or your posts do not appear when other users search for specific terms or hashtags. [8, 9] * Recommendation Blocks: The platform stops pushing your content into discovery algorithms, such as the TikTok "For You" page or Instagram's "Explore" tab. [6, 7] * Comment Ghosting: You can write a comment on a post, and it looks visible to you, but it is entirely invisible to everyone else. [2] * ## Why Platforms Use ItSocial media and web forums utilize shadowbanning primarily as a content moderation tool to manage "borderline" content—material that is problematic or provocative but does not technically break explicit site rules. [3, 10] By quietly limiting an account's reach, a platform can reduce the spread of spam, bot activity, misinformation, and uncivil behavior without triggering the immediate backlash or "ban evasion" (creating a new account to bypass a ban) that usually follows an outright suspension. [3, 9, 11] ## Why It Is ControversialShadowbanning is a highly debated topic because it lacks transparency and accountability. [6, 10] * * Covert Censorship: Critics argue that because platforms historically denied the practice while quietly throttling reach, it acts as a form of stealth censorship.* User Gaslighting: Because users receive no formal notice, creators often feel isolated or confused, left to guess whether their low engagement is due to a technical restriction or simply bad content.* Perceived Bias: Many individuals and political groups suspect they are being unfairly targeted for their beliefs or identities, driving public distrust in major tech algorithms. [3, 11, 12] * In response to these criticisms, major platforms have begun shifting toward greater transparency, offering dedicated dashboards (like [Instagram's Account Status](https://mashable.com/article/instagram-shadowbanning-creators)) to let professional users know if their posts are eligible for recommendations. [1] Are you asking out of general curiosity, or do you suspect that your own account on a specific platform has been shadowbanned? If it's the latter, tell me which app you are using, and I can give you steps to check your visibility.[1] [https://www.washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/technology/what-is-shadowbanning-and-how-to-fix-it/2022/12/27/71a67258-e603-48c0-a154-df99e205728a_video.html)[2] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_banning)[3] [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10971755/)[4] [https://www.merriam-webster.com](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shadow%20ban)[5] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1nPZCYpwur8)[6] [https://techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2022-11-shadowbanning.html)[7] [https://www.washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/10/16/shadowban-social-media-algorithms-twitter-tiktok/)[8] [https://theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/what-is-shadowbanning-how-do-i-know-if-it-has-happened-to-me-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-192735)[9] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/groups/waywordradio/posts/10162380385588584/)[10] [https://inforrm.org](https://inforrm.org/2022/11/23/what-is-shadowbanning-how-do-i-know-if-it-has-happened-to-me-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-marten-risius-and-kevin-marc-blasiak/)[11] [https://cdt.org](https://cdt.org/insights/shedding-light-on-shadowbanning/)[12] [https://nextgrowthlabs.com](https://nextgrowthlabs.com/blog/what-is-shadowbanning)
Admin, what is bandable ?
Here piggie piggie piggie.Someone says you may be in charge of banding!!!
