You know, to me it's unfortunate that there isn't a lot of transparency here even though I am sure they have good reasons for that.
It's just we are so used to having to parse the facts through hardcore investigative efforts when we are presented with a narrative. That's part of Voat culture. It would just be a breath of fresh air if we didn't have to speculate and create theories from official admin announcements.
I think Voat has a lot of good and genuine users, but Voat also has a lot of eyes on it with sinister intent. I can understand why people play their cards close to the chest and share their info with a privileged in-crowd.
I don't think you'll ever get official confirmation and validation for the questions you're asking. But it'd be nice.
What do you mean no transparency. Putt's is actually making public what he is doing instead of just sitting back from a chair and not stating any reasons like twitter facebook or reddit.
Putt's is a decent guy however, he is lacking in persuasion. I fully believe he comes from a good place however his articulation of his good intentions are misinterpreted.
All I got was an accusation and a threat/warning. There was no rule or violation cited, and I don't believe I violated any known rule. It's interesting how someone suddenly stabbing you in the front can change your whole attitude.
Your account has been flagged for vote manipulation. You risk being banned if you continue. This is just a friendly warning. P.S. We know they most likely deserved it!
What's the violation or reason? More than one downvote to a single account? Something else? How is anyone to know what this even means?
I received the same message verbatim. I do not use an alt. In my time here I have created a handful but i use them for a couple weeks and then stop and can't get into any of them anymore. I haven't logged into an alt in a year I think. I absolutely Do Not use an alt to manipulate voting. That is 100% a false accusation.
I can only conclude I got a warning for DVing particular accts when they'd piss me of for something. I stand by that as my right to do so. And what is the limit for that if it's supposed to be wrong? 10 comments? If I DV 10 of your comments am I to be banned? 15? And where is this rule stated n ANY form? It's not, I broke no rules.
I've been lurking. I had a day recently where I behaved poorly in my judgement. So I'm doing a cool down period and mostly just reading. Even on this subject I'm keeping mostly silent to see what the Voat collective thinks/does and what Putts next msg will be.
Thanks for saying so. I'm not sure what I bring to Voat really. So, thanks. I'm not going anywhere just yet.
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WordCorrector ago
You know, to me it's unfortunate that there isn't a lot of transparency here even though I am sure they have good reasons for that.
It's just we are so used to having to parse the facts through hardcore investigative efforts when we are presented with a narrative. That's part of Voat culture. It would just be a breath of fresh air if we didn't have to speculate and create theories from official admin announcements.
I think Voat has a lot of good and genuine users, but Voat also has a lot of eyes on it with sinister intent. I can understand why people play their cards close to the chest and share their info with a privileged in-crowd.
I don't think you'll ever get official confirmation and validation for the questions you're asking. But it'd be nice.
Native ago
What do you mean no transparency. Putt's is actually making public what he is doing instead of just sitting back from a chair and not stating any reasons like twitter facebook or reddit.
Putt's is a decent guy however, he is lacking in persuasion. I fully believe he comes from a good place however his articulation of his good intentions are misinterpreted.
Hand_of_Node ago
All I got was an accusation and a threat/warning. There was no rule or violation cited, and I don't believe I violated any known rule. It's interesting how someone suddenly stabbing you in the front can change your whole attitude.
Native ago
I've seen several posts now of people showing what putt said and everyone had a reason/violation explanation.
Hand_of_Node ago
What's the violation or reason? More than one downvote to a single account? Something else? How is anyone to know what this even means?
Native ago
you dense cunt. IE you have another account you fag.
MrPim ago
I received the same message verbatim. I do not use an alt. In my time here I have created a handful but i use them for a couple weeks and then stop and can't get into any of them anymore. I haven't logged into an alt in a year I think. I absolutely Do Not use an alt to manipulate voting. That is 100% a false accusation.
I can only conclude I got a warning for DVing particular accts when they'd piss me of for something. I stand by that as my right to do so. And what is the limit for that if it's supposed to be wrong? 10 comments? If I DV 10 of your comments am I to be banned? 15? And where is this rule stated n ANY form? It's not, I broke no rules.
NeedleStack ago
Exactly. We should know what the parameters are. You're a name I like to see around and it'd be shitty to lose you.
MrPim ago
I've been lurking. I had a day recently where I behaved poorly in my judgement. So I'm doing a cool down period and mostly just reading. Even on this subject I'm keeping mostly silent to see what the Voat collective thinks/does and what Putts next msg will be.
Thanks for saying so. I'm not sure what I bring to Voat really. So, thanks. I'm not going anywhere just yet.