Chat Room Moderator FAQS

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• VI

  

  Vix

  Dec 8, 2010

  Thank you for such devoted dedication,  you truly are a sincere hard working level headed moderator, i have had several people contact me and say as much. well done!

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• ME

  Member

  Dec 13, 2010

  The moderators are doing a good job. They appear to have one hand tied behind their back though. I would like to see only certified true nudists on here as a start, no 'lewid' names, like 'Bimeetme' or whatever and no lewid pictures.
  In my opinion As a start the certification is the way ahead. That needs to be followed by more stringent (power) to the mods, a wider group of people that can look at pictures (present and historical) and act accordingly.
  No more one photo, fully clothed, I'm a nudist...and it can all be done by voluntary members, at no cost, just needs organising...

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• WE

  

  westheathen

  Dec 16, 2010

  Regarding the certification,  If I were in charge I would be re-launch the certification process from scratch.  Each member would be certified again using the same process as now.  With the difference being that TT1 would be assisted in that by a team of Moderators.  Each member would then be required to display at least one of their certification photos in the gallery (the choice of clothed or nude would be theirs).  That would mean that folks would know that the photoes in the album were of the cert member.

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• WE

  

  westheathen

  Dec 29, 2010

  [quote]You know, thats not a bad idea. I think I will go back and add ours. Never really thought about it that way. But I will give it a whirl.[/quote]   I would do the same, but I deleted mine as far as I can remember;  So instead I think I will copy trueblonde's example and recreate using ID number and date.  If anyone wants to check that it is me I may be in the chat room when I work out how the camera works.  Mine will not be as posh as I have no idea how to get the TN logo, so it will just the the site name typed out.http://www.truenudists.com/nudist-women/87367/

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• CD

  

  Cheri Donna Dawson

  Apr 29, 2011

  Snugglebunny is one of the positives of this site!!!   Without, it would not be as pleasant to visit, and I for one would consider leaving. Thankfully, NIM and Phil are additional ones.  I do miss Gerry.

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• PH

  

  Philfreeeuk

  Jun 26, 2011

  [quote]CHAT ROOM MODERATOR FAQSQuite a bit of time seems to be taken up in the chat room with question and answer sessions with the moderators.  This becomes repetitive and breaks up the flow of conversation so we’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions:Who are the chat room moderators?The chat room moderators are long time members of the site and frequent users of the chat room. We are male, female, married, single or couples ranging in age from 25 – 66, we are from the United States (three different time zones), the United Kingdom and Australia.Why does TN now have chat room moderators?Because Teamtrue1 (the owner of this site) decided it was necessary.Who chose the moderators?TT1 (Teamtrue1 – the site owner).How were the moderators chosen?Some applied, some were nominated and some were asked by TT1.Are the moderators paid?No. We are volunteers. But maybe we’ll get a Christmas bonus! (Just kidding TT1)Are the moderators on TT1’s”friends list”?Some of us are and some of us aren’t.Will you put in a good word for me so that I can become a moderator?If you’ve applied or have been nominated and TT1 feels it’s necessary to add more chat room moderators, we’re sure he’ll come to us if he wants our opinion. If one of us decides they no longer want the responsibility, we might offer a recommendation as a replacement.Why did someone get “muted” or "kicked" from the chat room?Because they broke one of the six rules that TT1 has asked all to agree to before entering the chat room.  Other than that, it is a private issue between the offender, the moderator and TT1. Please don’t ask us. If we had an issue with you, I’m sure you would appreciate us not discussing it with other people in the chat room.How long does a "mute" or "kick" last?A "mute" lasts for 60 seconds.  A kick lasts for 24 - 48 hours. Please don't ask us to change the time limits.  We can't. Only TT1(site admin) has that ability.What are the rules?If you are in the chat room, you’ve had to click on a button (directly below the six rules) that says:I agree. Please let me in.But just in case you’ve missed them or if you are not a chat room user here, they are (although, the rules are simple enough, there are some who don’t quite seem to understand them or feel that they are open to interpretation so we have annotated the rules):Chat Room Rules and Regulations: 1. No Sexual Discussion, or Sexual Activities on Chat (No Sexual Discussion – this means no talk about fetish’s, masturbation, sexual positions, sexual fantasies, what you’d like to “do” to someone, how you want to “do” it, etc. No asking others to stand up, twirl, describe themselves or their spouses, or their spouses’ measurements, solicit males or females to get on cam, etc. You get the picture. Does this mean you’ll get muted for an off color joke or bawdy humor? No.  All the members here are adults and have a wonderful sense of humor.  No Sexual Activities on Chat – this means no masturbating, no erections, no having sex, no fondling or stroking your penis, your breasts or your partner, no tying your breasts up, etc. (ON CAM)   2.  No Crotch Shots. Faces on cam please. (No crotch shots – this means do not point your cam at your crotch, do not make your crotch the focal point of your cam. Faces on cam please – ummm…can’t believe we have to explain this one, but…it’s one of the most argued points in chat. Your face must be visible on the cam. The rest of your body can be visible as long as your face is on cam. This is not a question just because the word please is being used.  It is a polite way of telling you that your face must be visible on cam. Afraid of screen captures or video recordings? All of the mods understand this and you have a choice, follow rule number three)    3.  If you do not want to be seen on your cam. Do not use it. Your cam is visible to all users. (No explanation is necessary.)   4.  Please talk nice. No trolling. (No insulting or being rude to other users, refrain from vulgarities, no inciting fights or arguments, no challenging moderator’s or badgering them for answers – this is disruptive to the flow of chat.  If you have an issue or a question regarding a rule or a moderator address it to site admin (TT1) atsupport@truenudists.com)   5.  Flag users who do not follow the rules. (These rules were written before the assignment of moderators – you now have another choice, you can flag the offender OR you can report them to a moderator in a private message)   6.  Have Fun! (Chat can be a really fun place to meet other nudists from around the world, help “newdbies” and to educate those who are curious about nudism/naturism. A side note, if breaking rules 1 - 4 is your idea of having fun, then you might want to find another chat room)What does trolling mean?Trolling is posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. Deliberately posting a provocative message to a newsgroup, message board or chat room with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.(sources: wikipedia.com, urbandictionary.com)Why is this rule or that rule in place?Because those are the rules that TT1 (site admin) wants for his chat room.  Please don't try to debate these rules with the moderators. If you have an issue with a particular rule, please contact site admin.  The moderators did not make up the rules nor can we change them, we were asked by TT1 to make sure they were complied with.Do the moderators have rules and guidelines to follow?Yes, we do.What are the moderator’s guidelines?At this time, those guidelines are between TT1 and the moderators.  He will address this question if he chooses to.Can moderators see “private chats”?No. And we really don’t want to. As long as both parties are agreeable to the conversation, the conversation you have with another user in private is just that - private. However, chat room rules still apply in private conversations. If someone complains about your conversation or questions while in private chat and they inform the moderator’s, we can help them.Can moderators see cams that are set to “private chat”?No. However, the chat room rules still apply on private cam. If someone complains about your actions while on private cam and they inform the moderator’s, we can help them. Remember No means No, even in private.What do I do if someone is saying things to me or showing me things privately that I don’t want to read or see?You have a few options. You can block the user so that they can no longer chat with you and click out of the private chat.  You can copy and paste what they are saying to you and put it in a flag message to TT1. If you feel it needs immediate attention you can copy and paste the conversation into a private message to a moderator – they have the means to immediately mute or kick the person if they are breaking any of the rules or being offensive.  Please use the copy and paste if you go to a moderator – we do need proof that the person is being offensive or breaking the chat room rules if we are to take action.  You can copy and paste from “private chat”, or go to the chat history icon above the room list, and copy from the message history.Can moderators do anything about a “fake” profile or inappropriate pictures? Can moderators speed up the picture approval process?No. We can not take immediate action on those issues. We are chat room moderators NOT site moderators. We can only recommend that you go to the offender’s profile and use the flag button on their profile to report what you think may be a violation, issue or concern.  Make sure you state a valid reason for flagging them.  False flagging can get you banned from the site.  As far as picture approval is concerned – it can take a couple of hours to a couple of days for one’s pictures to be approved. There is nothing we can do to speed this up.Please understand if a moderator will not speak in “private chat” with you. It distracts us from our responsibilities and is one of the downfalls of this job.  It is easier and less distracting for some of us to communicate in a “whisper” when we wish to have private words with a friend. We are all trying to reserve the “private chat” as a place for people to come to us if they have a problem. Also, please, if a mod asks you to make a simple adjustment to your cam, don't spend 10-20 minutes arguing with us about it.  That keeps us from dealing with the REAL problems in chat.   Remember, the moderators are people and members just like every one else.  We are on TN and in the chat room because we enjoy the site, enjoy making friends and enjoy getting to know people via the chat room.  We do NOT enjoy muting or kicking. We’d all really prefer not to have to take those measures. Please, make our job easy for us!This message was approved by Teamtrue1 (TT1) - Site Admin[/quote]

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 7, 2011

  I think the mods in the chat room are a great idea, but with great power comes great responsibility. I have never been muted or bumped, I have been asked to show my face once, as only my knee was showing (yes just my knee nothing else) for brief time while I was getting up (they are quick to enforce for sure), but I have seen some instances of one person making comment and muted then booted and the rest of the room going off on the person after they were gone, displaying similar pehaviour both inappropriate and similar to the one who was booted. Even the mod was commenting. To be unbiased and fair is not easy but you really can not boot one then not the rest just because they are your friends or whatever reason you have for keeping them in the chat.
  Just my Honest opinion, I know no one is perfect, but with the ultimate power the mods have they must respect that and always attempt to give a perception of fair at least.

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 8, 2011

  [quote]Spam Bump[/quote]

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 8, 2011

  When I go into chat on occasion now, they have been nothing but helpful.  And when I had a problem with another person, they helped me through that as well.

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• CA

  

  catbird

  Jul 29, 2011

  bump

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• EV

  

  EvansBetterHalf

  Jul 29, 2011

  Another bump

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• MI

  

  mikel_426

  Oct 17, 2014

  [quote]The mods are definately making a huge difference. Great to see them taking time out of their days to help keep the site friendly for everyone.[/quote]but no t Evan here he is the bitter mod who kicks everybody out!
  

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• EV

  

  Evan-here

  Oct 17, 2014

  What you were removed for was making your penis the main focus of the cam in the chat room, which you have been told about before.   You remove you pants, but not your shirt, sit the cam very low and aim it at your penis,  and while your face more or less is in view, it's in the back ground.   You make sure your penis is the main view by sitting slouched in a chair with your legs spread as wide as possible.  Why if it's cold enough to wear a shirt do you feel the need to remove your pants, and why do you insist on sitting the cam that low and at that angle?
  You can be fully nude on cam,  this is a nudist site,  but remember that, it's a nudist site, not a penis show and tell site.
  Question, if you were talking with your Mother or your boss on cam, even dressed, would the cam be at the angle you chose to set it at in here?
  
  

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• MA

  

  ManOfWicklow

  Oct 17, 2014

  You are doing a great job Mods. Keep up the good work.

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• MA

  

  ManOfWicklow

  Oct 17, 2014

  [quote]What you were removed for was making your penis the main focus of the cam in the chat room, which you have been told about before.   You remove you pants, but not your shirt, sit the cam very low and aim it at your penis,  and while your face more or less is in view, it's in the back ground.   You make sure your penis is the main view by sitting slouched in a chair with your legs spread as wide as possible.  Why if it's cold enough to wear a shirt do you feel the need to remove your pants, and why do you insist on sitting the cam that low and at that angle?
  You can be fully nude on cam,  this is a nudist site,  but remember that, it's a nudist site, not a penis show and tell site.
  Question, if you were talking with your Mother or your boss on cam, even dressed, would the cam be at the angle you chose to set it at in here?
  
  [/quote]Any perverted member behaving in such a lewd and irresponsible way like that, should be thrown off the site.

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• ME

  Member

  Oct 18, 2014

  [quote]What you were removed for was making your penis the main focus of the cam in the chat room, which you have been told about before.   You remove you pants, but not your shirt, sit the cam very low and aim it at your penis,  and while your face more or less is in view, it's in the back ground.   You make sure your penis is the main view by sitting slouched in a chair with your legs spread as wide as possible.  Why if it's cold enough to wear a shirt do you feel the need to remove your pants, and why do you insist on sitting the cam that low and at that angle?
  You can be fully nude on cam,  this is a nudist site,  but remember that, it's a nudist site, not a penis show and tell site.
  Question, if you were talking with your Mother or your boss on cam, even dressed, would the cam be at the angle you chose to set it at in here?
  
  [/quote]Mikel--you're 44 years old, man--- not 14. Grow up.
  Kudos, Evan. Keep up the good work and my best to you and your Lady.

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• ME

  Member

  Nov 2, 2014

  I  was requested by a mod (Les & Sharon) to show my face, this has happened before because we are one of the few couples that show our cam on a regular basis, whenever this happens, I normally turn the cam to our face or faces, on this occasion, we were ready to shut down for the night, so I turned our cam off, ---for this reason I was kicked and then denied access, I think the mod may have it wrong on this occassion
  

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• MA

  

  ManOfWicklow

  Nov 2, 2014

  [quote]CHAT ROOM MODERATOR FAQSQuite a bit of time seems to be taken up in the chat room with question and answer sessions with the moderators.  This becomes repetitive and breaks up the flow of conversation so weÂ’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions:Who are the chat room moderators?The chat room moderators are long time members of the site and frequent users of the chat room. We are male, female, married, single or couples ranging in age from 25 – 66, we are from the United States (three different time zones), the United Kingdom and Australia.Why does TN now have chat room moderators?Because Teamtrue1 (the owner of this site) decided it was necessary.Who chose the moderators?TT1 (Teamtrue1 – the site owner).How were the moderators chosen?Some applied, some were nominated and some were asked by TT1.Are the moderators paid?No. We are volunteers. But maybe weÂ’ll get a Christmas bonus! (Just kidding TT1)Are the moderators on TT1Â’s”friends list”?Some of us are and some of us arenÂ’t.Will you put in a good word for me so that I can become a moderator?If youÂ’ve applied or have been nominated and TT1 feels itÂ’s necessary to add more chat room moderators, weÂ’re sure heÂ’ll come to us if he wants our opinion. If one of us decides they no longer want the responsibility, we might offer a recommendation as a replacement.Why did someone get “muted” or "kicked" from the chat room?Because they broke one of the six rules that TT1 has asked all to agree to before entering the chat room.  Other than that, it is a private issue between the offender, the moderator and TT1. Please donÂ’t ask us. If we had an issue with you, IÂ’m sure you would appreciate us not discussing it with other people in the chat room.How long does a "mute" or "kick" last?A "mute" lasts for 60 seconds.  A kick lasts for 24 - 48 hours. Please don't ask us to change the time limits.  We can't. Only TT1(site admin) has that ability.What are the rules?If you are in the chat room, youÂ’ve had to click on a button (directly below the six rules) that says:I agree. Please let me in.But just in case youÂ’ve missed them or if you are not a chat room user here, they are (although, the rules are simple enough, there are some who donÂ’t quite seem to understand them or feel that they are open to interpretation so we have annotated the rules):Chat Room Rules and Regulations: 1. No Sexual Discussion, or Sexual Activities on Chat (No Sexual Discussion – this means no talk about fetishÂ’s, masturbation, sexual positions, sexual fantasies, what youÂ’d like to “do” to someone, how you want to “do” it, etc. No asking others to stand up, twirl, describe themselves or their spouses, or their spousesÂ’ measurements, solicit males or females to get on cam, etc. You get the picture. Does this mean youÂ’ll get muted for an off color joke or bawdy humor? No.  All the members here are adults and have a wonderful sense of humor.  No Sexual Activities on Chat – this means no masturbating, no erections, no having sex, no fondling or stroking your penis, your breasts or your partner, no tying your breasts up, etc. (ON CAM)   2.  No Crotch Shots. Faces on cam please. (No crotch shots – this means do not point your cam at your crotch, do not make your crotch the focal point of your cam. Faces on cam please – ummmÂ…canÂ’t believe we have to explain this one, butÂ…itÂ’s one of the most argued points in chat. Your face must be visible on the cam. The rest of your body can be visible as long as your face is on cam. This is not a question just because the word please is being used.  It is a polite way of telling you that your face must be visible on cam. Afraid of screen captures or video recordings? All of the mods understand this and you have a choice, follow rule number three)    3.  If you do not want to be seen on your cam. Do not use it. Your cam is visible to all users. (No explanation is necessary.)   4.  Please talk nice. No trolling. (No insulting or being rude to other users, refrain from vulgarities, no inciting fights or arguments, no challenging moderatorÂ’s or badgering them for answers – this is disruptive to the flow of chat.  If you have an issue or a question regarding a rule or a moderator address it to site admin (TT1) atsupport@truenudists.com)   5.  Flag users who do not follow the rules. (These rules were written before the assignment of moderators – you now have another choice, you can flag the offender OR you can report them to a moderator in a private message)   6.  Have Fun! (Chat can be a really fun place to meet other nudists from around the world, help “newdbies” and to educate those who are curious about nudism/naturism. A side note, if breaking rules 1 - 4 is your idea of having fun, then you might want to find another chat room)What does trolling mean?Trolling is posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion. Deliberately posting a provocative message to a newsgroup, message board or chat room with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.(sources: wikipedia.com, urbandictionary.com)Why is this rule or that rule in place?Because those are the rules that TT1 (site admin) wants for his chat room.  Please don't try to debate these rules with the moderators. If you have an issue with a particular rule, please contact site admin.  The moderators did not make up the rules nor can we change them, we were asked by TT1 to make sure they were complied with.Do the moderators have rules and guidelines to follow?Yes, we do.What are the moderatorÂ’s guidelines?At this time, those guidelines are between TT1 and the moderators.  He will address this question if he chooses to.Can moderators see “private chats”?No. And we really donÂ’t want to. As long as both parties are agreeable to the conversation, the conversation you have with another user in private is just that - private. However, chat room rules still apply in private conversations. If someone complains about your conversation or questions while in private chat and they inform the moderatorÂ’s, we can help them.Can moderators see cams that are set to “private chat”?No. However, the chat room rules still apply on private cam. If someone complains about your actions while on private cam and they inform the moderatorÂ’s, we can help them. Remember No means No, even in private.What do I do if someone is saying things to me or showing me things privately that I donÂ’t want to read or see?You have a few options. You can block the user so that they can no longer chat with you and click out of the private chat.  You can copy and paste what they are saying to you and put it in a flag message to TT1. If you feel it needs immediate attention you can copy and paste the conversation into a private message to a moderator – they have the means to immediately mute or kick the person if they are breaking any of the rules or being offensive.  Please use the copy and paste if you go to a moderator – we do need proof that the person is being offensive or breaking the chat room rules if we are to take action.  You can copy and paste from “private chat”, or go to the chat history icon above the room list, and copy from the message history.Can moderators do anything about a “fake” profile or inappropriate pictures? Can moderators speed up the picture approval process?No. We can not take immediate action on those issues. We are chat room moderators NOT site moderators. We can only recommend that you go to the offenderÂ’s profile and use the flag button on their profile to report what you think may be a violation, issue or concern.  Make sure you state a valid reason for flagging them.  False flagging can get you banned from the site.  As far as picture approval is concerned – it can take a couple of hours to a couple of days for oneÂ’s pictures to be approved. There is nothing we can do to speed this up.Please understand if a moderator will not speak in “private chat” with you. It distracts us from our responsibilities and is one of the downfalls of this job.  It is easier and less distracting for some of us to communicate in a “whisper” when we wish to have private words with a friend. We are all trying to reserve the “private chat” as a place for people to come to us if they have a problem. Also, please, if a mod asks you to make a simple adjustment to your cam, don't spend 10-20 minutes arguing with us about it.  That keeps us from dealing with the REAL problems in chat.   Remember, the moderators are people and members just like every one else.  We are on TN and in the chat room because we enjoy the site, enjoy making friends and enjoy getting to know people via the chat room.  We do NOT enjoy muting or kicking. WeÂ’d all really prefer not to have to take those measures. Please, make our job easy for us!This message was approved by Teamtrue1 (TT1) - Site Admin[/quote]Rules are only good if people have the mental capacity to understand them.

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• GE

  

  gemster_01

  Nov 13, 2014

  Is there something I need to set up on my computer in order to use the chat room? I go to chat read the rules click ok. it takes me to a page that prompts me to either read the rules or log out, but no way to chat.
  

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• KE

  

  Keith

  Nov 18, 2014

  [quote]Is there something I need to set up on my computer in order to use the chat room? I go to chat read the rules click ok. it takes me to a page that prompts me to either read the rules or log out, but no way to chat.
  [/quote]Gemster you need a flash player program running to open the chat room window, another reason you can't get in is if you have Ben rooted out previously by a moderator, and that lasts for 72 hours.

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• EV

  

  Evan-here

  Nov 19, 2014

  let's see,  you have a private profile,  you have came in the chat room enough to know how to use PM's but somehow you managed to not notice any rules.   YOU were removed by a mod for not only breaking the rules, but for ignoring attempts to have you follow the rules and you think that's unfair?   Really.       Then you think that being removed for a few days is too tough on you?  Really?
  

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• GE

  

  gemster_01

  Nov 19, 2014

  [quote][quote]Is there something I need to set up on my computer in order to use the chat room? I go to chat read the rules click ok. it takes me to a page that prompts me to either read the rules or log out, but no way to chat.
  [/quote]Gemster you need a flash player program running to open the chat room window, another reason you can't get in is if you have Ben rooted out previously by a moderator, and that lasts for 72 hours.[/quote]Thanks ausmanvic, I will check the flash player then. No I haven't been band from there, but good to know.
  

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• BE

  

  Ben

  Nov 21, 2014

  [quote]I have said it before and ill say it again. The mods are doing a great job. Like anything else in life there will be a few glitches with the system set up, it doesnt change the fact that the mods have made a huge difference in the way the room is moving now. I have yet to hear of anyone blocked without a warning message. So when you get a warning, guess what, your doing something wrong. Holy crap, that is simple folks. There is never going to be a way to keep everyone happy at the same time about every aspect of the site, thats not a possibility.
  
  The mods were put in place by TT1, it was not a spur of the moment thing. This has been a topic for as long as I have been here. TT1 knows who he placed in the positions, he watched them in the chatroom, he watched their posts, he knows them through messages and emails. If he did not feel as though they were right for the job then they wouldnt be mods. As has been said before, this is a private site and the owner has placed those he feels are right for the positions where he needs them.
  
  The rules are very clearly outlined before you enter the chatroom. If while in chat you receive a warning, message or anything else from a mod then simply do as you are asked. Give this a little time to have all the kinks worked out and see how much better it can be. I was interested to read your post. On my first day of being on this sit I was blocked from the chatroom, now I had no warning or from what I can see I had boken no rules. I'd been chatting to people most of the day and just before finishing decieded to try the cam option. I had only been on cam a couple of minutes and two men started asking suggestive question privately which politely declined and no one had asked to see my cam, then the chatroom closed down and it said I was banned. That was 4 days ago. By the way, I was showing my face and had a dressing gown on because it was cold.I thought this was going to be a good site to make new friends and I'm shocked with this action that seems totally unfriendly, I'll be interested to hear others views. Or will I just get banned totally for asking the question?[/quote]

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• GE

  

  gemster_01

  Nov 22, 2014

  [quote][quote][quote]Is there something I need to set up on my computer in order to use the chat room? I go to chat read the rules click ok. it takes me to a page that prompts me to either read the rules or log out, but no way to chat.
  [/quote]Gemster you need a flash player program running to open the chat room window, another reason you can't get in is if you have Ben rooted out previously by a moderator, and that lasts for 72 hours.[/quote]Thanks ausmanvic, I will check the flash player then. No I haven't been band from there, but good to know.
  [/quote]Thanks again I am up and running. It was the flash drive for sure.
  

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