DO NOT report people in the clan for bull **** reasons.

Tim · **Posted:** May 12th, 2009, 6:44 pm

Shane wrote:

I don't see what a new account will do. Eventually the problems will just creep over to the next one and the one after that and continue in this way. Another problem with that is that shared accounts aren't exactly allowed (see Jagex rules). It would be extremely contradictory to support the RS rules on the forums but for the site to break them by sharing an account for our clan chat. By the way, that is why we never ran a shared account from the start for clan chat.

And as for the whole "is around more" thing, that should have nothing to do with it. If there's ever a crisis in which an immediate ban is needed we can either kick multiple times or Mike is just a call away from me on the phone.

We never rule out anything. The reason we use clan chat is because it's just there. Any other chat (even TeamSpeak) we created was used for an initial honeymoon period then went dormant. We don't like the idea of creating something to have just a week use out of it. No additional chats will be added unless the existing facilities start being used more.

As always if there's a great deal of commotion going on and no one is present, check your friends list. If that doesn't work head on over to the forums and PM any Events Crew/Mod/Admin/Owner that is online. If not just send one of us a pm anyways and we'll get to it as soon as we can. Also remember screenshots! Without screenshots it's just your word against someone else's. Screenshots of the entire game window including what was said and who was in the chat at that time are the best.

Finally just be careful what you say. We can't control what gets back to Jagex in the end. If you are overly concerned, just use TeamSpeak. That can do text as well

I also want to add something else (if that's alright). All of the Site Staff (Informer, Content, etc) have the hotmails of the EC, Mods, Admins and Site Owners. You can ask us to get them online to kick some people. I know I have Shane, Brad, PFK, Alex (43), Shwa, and Ryan. That is just something else to add.

Adbot · **Posted:** May 12th, 2009, 6:44 pm

colinsoccer123 · **Posted:** May 13th, 2009, 6:54 pm

What a ****, whoever did this should be ashamed, treating another rsbanbder with such disrespect is not tolerated.
Tater, I feel for you but don't say such stupid things in the chat. I know you were joking around but the losers who decide they can become mods by reporting everyone just don't understand.

Bellicosity · Runite~Mon Jul 07, 2007 3:04 pm.

just because they're an officer doesn't mean they're any better than other players >_> 5 day muted within hours of the end of my 3 day mute as a result of a starred rsbandb officer in cc with no sense of humor. my memory isn't perfect, it might have been two player mods, but in this case i SPECIFICALLY remember thinking "i'm comfortable with these two, they're chill." was the two officers + me and nobody else in chat. i much prefer sal's chat to this kind of behavior. I'd rather be kicked for an hour than muted for more than a week -_-

and for clarification i committed this offense before i was muted the first time. i wasn't tempting fate after just getting out of a mute. just a ******* report management system that didn't process this event until after the first one was already done.

Earth · **Posted:** May 14th, 2009, 11:44 am

Mli 699 wrote:

Shane wrote:

I don't see what a new account will do. Eventually the problems will just creep over to the next one and the one after that and continue in this way. Another problem with that is that shared accounts aren't exactly allowed (see Jagex rules). It would be extremely contradictory to support the RS rules on the forums but for the site to break them by sharing an account for our clan chat. By the way, that is why we never ran a shared account from the start for clan chat.

And as for the whole "is around more" thing, that should have nothing to do with it. If there's ever a crisis in which an immediate ban is needed we can either kick multiple times or Mike is just a call away from me on the phone.

We never rule out anything. The reason we use clan chat is because it's just there. Any other chat (even TeamSpeak) we created was used for an initial honeymoon period then went dormant. We don't like the idea of creating something to have just a week use out of it. No additional chats will be added unless the existing facilities start being used more.

As always if there's a great deal of commotion going on and no one is present, check your friends list. If that doesn't work head on over to the forums and PM any Events Crew/Mod/Admin/Owner that is online. If not just send one of us a pm anyways and we'll get to it as soon as we can. Also remember screenshots! Without screenshots it's just your word against someone else's. Screenshots of the entire game window including what was said and who was in the chat at that time are the best.

Finally just be careful what you say. We can't control what gets back to Jagex in the end. If you are overly concerned, just use TeamSpeak. That can do text as well

I also want to add something else (if that's alright). All of the Site Staff (Informer, Content, etc) have the hotmails of the EC, Mods, Admins and Site Owners. You can ask us to get them online to kick some people. I know I have Shane, Brad, PFK, Alex (43), Shwa, and Ryan. That is just something else to add.

adding on to that,i think rune members+ should have someone on the staff added on msn if they have one and they have proven themselves to be a good judge of things,don't worry shane,mike,jeff and brad,your msns will still be staff only

Total Plox · **Posted:** May 15th, 2009, 2:57 pm

colinsoccer123 wrote:

What a ****, whoever did this should be ashamed, treating another rsbanbder with such disrespect is not tolerated.
Tater, I feel for you but don't say such stupid things in the chat. I know you were joking around but the losers who decide they can become mods by reporting everyone just don't understand.

Why should someone be ashamed for following the rules? He broke the rules, he should be reported. That's what the "Report Abuse" button is for. The only solution to this "problem" is to not break the rules. Maybe next time he'll think twice before blatantly breaking Jagex's rules.

KefkaticFanatic · **Posted:** May 16th, 2009, 9:43 pm

There are a bunch of morons in the clan chat that will report anything they think can get somebody in trouble with.

Some ******* reported me for saying "phone number", when it was really me just realising that they unblocked it along with other terms since that patch. I hadn't played for like half a year, and was talking about how I surprised that phone was unblocked.

Adbot · **Posted:** May 16th, 2009, 9:43 pm

Iron Maiden · **Posted:** May 17th, 2009, 12:00 pm

Why did I quit rs? Because 99.9% of the people are friggen doushebag who reports and then think they will become player mod someday.

I feel bad for you. Do what I did before I quit, turn your public chat off (turn it on when needed), dont joi any CC and only talk in private chat to the only 4-5 people you trust.

It is sad, but it works.

power crazy · **Posted:** May 17th, 2009, 12:49 pm

Iron Maiden wrote:

Why did I quit rs? Because 99.9% of the people are friggen doushebag who reports and then think they will become player mod someday.

I feel bad for you. Do what I did before I quit, turn your public chat off (turn it on when needed), dont joi any CC and only talk in private chat to the only 4-5 people you trust.

It is sad, but it works.

You quit the game because people would report you? With a reason like that maybe you shouldn't play games at all. You play games to have fun and if you don't breka the rules that you agreed to, there shouldn't be any problems.

addiv · **Posted:** May 17th, 2009, 1:55 pm

Why anyone would even risk getting banned after all the work it takes to build up a character is beyond me. Personally, I'd prefer more liberal rules in a clan chat because you enter it by your own choice and can leave at any time. However, until Jagex puts this in place, it doesn't make sense to behave as if a clan chat is above the rules.

Iron Maiden · **Posted:** May 18th, 2009, 6:39 am

power crazy wrote:

Iron Maiden wrote:

Why did I quit rs? Because 99.9% of the people are friggen doushebag who reports and then think they will become player mod someday.

I feel bad for you. Do what I did before I quit, turn your public chat off (turn it on when needed), dont joi any CC and only talk in private chat to the only 4-5 people you trust.

It is sad, but it works.

You quit the game because people would report you? With a reason like that maybe you shouldn't play games at all. You play games to have fun and if you don't breka the rules that you agreed to, there shouldn't be any problems.

Not only because of that. Because of *** who thinks their mom will buy zezima's account for them and stuff like that.

Plus I thought the game was getting more *** day after day.
Tbh, reporting someone for a dumb reasons like language is uber idiot.
Reporting for scamming or macroing is fine.

Bellicosity · Runite~Mon Jul 07, 2007 3:04 pm.

for those that agree with me, thanks for your support. for those that don't, thanks for your input.

jagex has one of the most tight-wad rule systems around. its over-efficient in that it gets people who really intended foul play, but also gets lots of people that mean no harm in what "rules" they break. legally jagex is entitled to apply restrictions to the game, but the set they have chosen are debatably designed to protect the innocense of the players that are legally not allowed to play runescape in the first place.

to make a contract online you MUST be age 13 or older. legal requirement. you can be under 13 on some sights, but they have restrictions and its a pain in the *** to deal with them. its like having an FCC department running your site. rs, i've been told, allows players age 12 to play as well, but they are restricted to only using quick chat until they turn 13. end of back-story. the rules are very restrictive and seem designed to protect players that are still in elementary school from the outside world, but really parents that let their non-teenagers go online should be able to accept the consequences that their kids will find content of poor taste in any community, and as such, many of the rules shouldn't be in this game because the things they stop are of no threat to the players that can legally play.

anyone with any common sense and basic computer knowhow knows A: don't follow links with strange adresses, B: how to use the task manager to force shut if there's a problem, C: to keep their antivirus updated to protect from malicious websites and downloads.

everyone in the "western" world has heard just about every swear word there is to know by the time they are in middle school, many of the males use them frequently.

anyone with half a brain knows that only mods have a crown, and vice versa.

it goes on but i'm too lazy.

Waffle 350 · **Posted:** May 18th, 2009, 7:28 pm

Manni must of been reported in the rsband cc numerous times and muted but the fact of the matter is some people are just ***** and they report you even if they know you to be assholes. I think I got about 3 smeperate mutes from the cc and one from a typo which really ***** me off

KefkaticFanatic · **Posted:** May 19th, 2009, 4:38 pm

Iron: In all the time I've played Runescape, I've never found it to be primarily homosexual.

Bellicosity · Runite~Mon Jul 07, 2007 3:04 pm.

typically i've judged people before i report them. if they mean well, or are for the most part a good person, they're fine. if they swear a little of joke around, etc, i don't mind, they deserve a chance to goof off. if they're total *** holes, insult people all the time, act superior, etc, generally have a negative disposition about everything, then when they do something wrong, report them. if they're some random you've never met, wait a minute to see if they were messing around or being a serious rule breaker, then make your decision.

Duke Juker · RSBandB Donor since 07/01/2010

I have to agree with Cooper. At the same time, I think this doesn't only apply to clan chat, but also to just general chat. There is usually someone always watching for people breaking rules and you can never be too careful (unless of course you never talk at all because of it). I think that Jagex only has the rules there to make sure that the worst of it does not come to Runescape. I can understand if people are bypassing and putting in bad content and whatnot, but in this case, it is totally irrelevant that Cooper should have been reported, especially in a clan chat related to the site he was giving. The best that can be done is to avoid getting reported by not saying anything in a public setting. Your safest bet is to say whatever you want to say to a friend in private chat. If you think you might be breaking a rule, then use private chat or don't say it at all. Those seem like the only way to avoid those bad and unnecessary reports.