How to report
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Posted on Nov. 6, 2012, 1:02 a.m. by Zen_Toombs
I'm not exactly aware how to report problematic posts on this site. I ask because of the deck hallowed_jellyfish recently posted (deck:youre-a-faggot-harry).
Zen_Toombs says... #3
I've also seen responses that could use some sort of moderator attention, but I don't know how to bring that sort of thing up. Hopefully barreldragon and I talking about it will eventually catch the notice of someone who actually knows how to work this site.
November 6, 2012 1:13 a.m.
MagnorCriol says... #4
In the footer bar there's a contact button you can use. It's not a specific 'report' button, but yeaGO! is usually pretty swift to respond if he can, and he takes problems seriously.
This treads on the issue of free speech vs public decency, which is always thorny and not clear-cut, so I don't know what yeaGO! will want to do about it, but certainly letting him know it bothers you is worth the effort.
You can also post straight on yeaGO!'s wall, but I imagine that the feedback form is a little more professional.
November 6, 2012 1:19 a.m.
Zen_Toombs says... #5
Haha, I appreciate that. And I understand the "free speech vs. public decency", I'm hugely for free speech. But what hallowed_jellyfish said is against the policy of Magic, and if done at a tournament would qualify as either minor or major Unsporting Conduct.
November 6, 2012 1:27 a.m.
Honestly, Yeago is pretty big on free speech as long as no one is being straight up bashed by someone else. Most of the time, people simply overlook things that the do not want to see.
Maybe you could just comment to them and ask them to change it. It they buck up, then report it. Chances are, they are not trying to be offensive, just clever. If they know it offends someone, then maybe they would consider changing it.
The community as a whole is pretty good here. Most of us though, are adults, and thus can stomach a little crude language here and there. Most are also willing to accommodate someone that is offended by something said if we know about it.
November 6, 2012 1:35 a.m.
Zen_Toombs says... #7
With respect, there is a difference between someone occasionally (or frequently) saying curses like "crap", "shit", "asshole", or "fuck" and someone using a slur like "faggot" or "chink" or "nigger". One is acceptable, one is not.
I seriously question the idea that someone who uses this site is not aware that using racial and sexual slurs is wrong.
November 6, 2012 1:46 a.m.
I'm sorry, but I have to respectfully disagree with you.
Where I grew up, "faggot" was no worse a word than any of the others you listed on your first list. An African American individual using the word "nigger" seems to be completely acceptable (something that I don't really understand but whatever). It's all about culture. Yours isn't better than anyone elses, just different.
You also have to consider that people are from all parts of the world on this site. It is possible that he truly didn't consider it offensive.
I personally don't usually use any profanity. I don't see the point; however, I also do not get offended when someone else uses them as long as they are not slinging them in my direction. He wasn't throwing it at anyone except a fictional character. While I agree that it is probably poor taste, I see nothing truly wrong with it other than that.
November 6, 2012 2:03 a.m.
Heya,
Firstly, thanks for keeping an eye on these things. I can't really keep an awesome community here without everyone owning a part of the work it takes to maintain it, which is a lot.
A Few Things:
1) If I feel like someone is harassing a specific person or denigrating a specific group, I will chase them to the end of the earth until they never return.
2) If someone is simply using a word or has a demeanor that seems offensive, but is actually a part of some inside joke (or something), I stay out. But if I have a lurking feeling that they are secretly being mean, then I chase them away per 1.
3) The way you addressed being offended was really immaculate and I am glad you are a part of this community, but I will not leverage any site policy to make them change the name of their deck, in this case. You expressed your distaste tactfully, and sometimes that's enough. But please, continue to partake, even if this instance didn't go your way.
barreldragon says... #2
I just saw that too and i was wondering the same thing.
November 6, 2012 1:10 a.m.