Depression Support Group
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hi everyone in depression -
judging from the amount of hostile email in my inbox, it appears that DS is being accused everything from not banning enough people on the site to banning too many folks. i've said this before, but given the current state of things, i'd like to repost some of the 'secrets' behind DS and our abuse policies:
1) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE understand that we'd like to never ban anyone from DS, and the vast majority of the time when we do take that drastic action, it's because a member has been extreme in their violation of our Terms. 99.9% of the folks on DS have no problem with our policies, and we never touch or deal with them at all, except to answer their tech support questions.
2) let me be specific: if a member threatens another member with physical harm, or brutally insults one or a series of members, they will typically be warned, and when it happens again, we have no choice but to remove them. Understand that we are a place of support. It's simply unacceptable to berate, harrass or threaten someone else on our community. I think you'd all agree? Please understand that we take this issue VERY seriously.
3) We're all about second chances - we understand that folks make mistakes, and hiding behind the computer can cause all of us to say things we'll regret...but we can't continue to ignore abuse forever.
I hope you all understand that we have no bias at DailyStrength...we don't know any of you personally, and we're only interested in providing a warm and supportive place. I'm particularly disappointed in those of you who choose to believe another member and immediately accuse us of treachery. Before you attack and yell at us, can I ask you to at least enquire so that we can give you our side of what's going on?
I don't know what to say...I'm stunned at how the focus of this community has moved from one of warmth and caring to bitterness, and I want to know how to stop that immediately. I look forward to your responses as to how we can get back on track.
doug
judging from the amount of hostile email in my inbox, it appears that DS is being accused everything from not banning enough people on the site to banning too many folks. i've said this before, but given the current state of things, i'd like to repost some of the 'secrets' behind DS and our abuse policies:
1) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE understand that we'd like to never ban anyone from DS, and the vast majority of the time when we do take that drastic action, it's because a member has been extreme in their violation of our Terms. 99.9% of the folks on DS have no problem with our policies, and we never touch or deal with them at all, except to answer their tech support questions.
2) let me be specific: if a member threatens another member with physical harm, or brutally insults one or a series of members, they will typically be warned, and when it happens again, we have no choice but to remove them. Understand that we are a place of support. It's simply unacceptable to berate, harrass or threaten someone else on our community. I think you'd all agree? Please understand that we take this issue VERY seriously.
3) We're all about second chances - we understand that folks make mistakes, and hiding behind the computer can cause all of us to say things we'll regret...but we can't continue to ignore abuse forever.
I hope you all understand that we have no bias at DailyStrength...we don't know any of you personally, and we're only interested in providing a warm and supportive place. I'm particularly disappointed in those of you who choose to believe another member and immediately accuse us of treachery. Before you attack and yell at us, can I ask you to at least enquire so that we can give you our side of what's going on?
I don't know what to say...I'm stunned at how the focus of this community has moved from one of warmth and caring to bitterness, and I want to know how to stop that immediately. I look forward to your responses as to how we can get back on track.
doug
I think faraway has a good idea with a point system for anti-social behaviour, giving offenders a chance to mend their ways. I also realise this means a lot of work, but if it was possible it could solve the current problems.
Thanks again Doug for a brilliant site.
My only suggestion is perhaps having more admin in this community, people to step in and reason with those who are quick to attack. In this community especially, everyone should be comfortable posting their feelings freely, regardless of whom they may offend. I've had far too many PMs from people needing advice who were afraid to post in this forum, and that's not right.
Thank you Doug, for creating this place for us; if there is anything we can do to help shift the focus, please let us know.
Hugs,
Mahadra
Stephanni
With RIGHTS come RESPONSIBILITIES and this is not emphasised enough.
i have emailed you and u havent replyed twice.
why is it that i cant answer and topics and why is it that i keep geeting signed out and it saying im not a member.. i even tryed to open another account and its doing it aswell...
im a active member of this site i help and need help...
plaese sort this out
allison
Thanks DS
I would be saddened if this forum wasn't available to people who need it.
I have never "reported" anyone, and don't think I ever would...I just ignore.
I don't come on here often anymore, I do like knowing this place and my friends are here tho.
I hope eventually this resolves...