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chat ban

efgloserefgloser
edited November 2009 in Poker Chat
i was initially banned for 3 months for foul and abusive language, which i regretted deeply. When it went over this time, i asked sky, why the delay? They decided to give me the chat ban for life, which i find astonishing. Since i`ve been unable to engage in conversation, my game has improved greatly. I`ve turned my graph upside down, and reaping the rewards. Still, it would be nice to have chat back..
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    In Response to chat ban:
    i was initially banned for 3 months for foul and abusive language, which i regretted deeply. When it went over this time, i asked sky, why the delay? They decided to give me the chat ban for life, which i find astonishing. Since i`ve been unable to engage in conversation, my game has improved greatly. I`ve turned my graph upside down, and reaping the rewards. Still, it would be nice to have chat back..
    Posted by efgloser
    Yes ..this is a joke...i have suffered the same fate...but i dont care as i play on many sites...I never report bad language, why....well why should i deprive myself of a charactor....i find it funny ....and if you respond in a polite ...but sophisticated way ,..it makes them worse! The other point is ...im not paid to be the chat police ...and if i reported this every times i saw it ...i would be back to support more that i would be playing poker!
    We are all over 18 ...and this is a poker site not play school!
    lol
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  • nirvana29nirvana29
    edited November 2009
    shouldnt let ur self get angry, its poker. i think if your really offensive u should be banned.
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  • mike1975mike1975
    edited November 2009
    if he was told the ban was for 3 months and he has done his time, it is unfair to then say it's now life...
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    if he was told the ban was for 3 months and he has done his time, it is unfair to then say it's now life...
    Posted by mike1975
    Where have i heard this before.... Hmmmmm
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  • acebarry10acebarry10
    edited November 2009
    In Response to chat ban:
    i was initially banned for 3 months for foul and abusive language, which i regretted deeply. When it went over this time, i asked sky, why the delay? They decided to give me the chat ban for life, which i find astonishing. Since i`ve been unable to engage in conversation, my game has improved greatly. I`ve turned my graph upside down, and reaping the rewards. Still, it would be nice to have chat back..
    Posted by efgloser
    Hi

    I understand that if you write to Sky Poker as to why you feel you should not be banned they will, I believe look at it for you, this is just my opinion.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2009

    None of us know the circumstances of this, as to if, or whether, the Chat Ban duration was changed, or why, or if something else came to light.

    So none of us can say it's fair, or unfair, as we don't know the facts.

    If the Member has a problem with the Site, he has to go via Customer Care. 
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  • mike1975mike1975
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    In Response to Re: chat ban : Where have i heard this before.... Hmmmmm
    Posted by GREGHOGG
    Does seem to be a pattern developing, i can only see this being counter productive for sky though...
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    shouldnt let ur self get angry, its poker. i think if your really offensive u should be banned.
    Posted by nirvana29
    Juat a thought ...MURDER, R@PE, ROBBERY, ARSON, CHILD ABUSE, ect ect ...BAD words,...my god how awfull, next sky will be applying  a fine on us ...Or are we going to be given a poker ASBO! ...lol grow up sky, swearing has been around sinse the yr dot ...you aint going to stop it ...clients will get fed up and play else where!
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  • TorryladdTorryladd
    edited November 2009
    Can you imagine getting sent to jail for 3 months and then getting told life.

    Sorry sky  3 months to life just dont add up
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  • Kiwini4uKiwini4u
    edited November 2009
    As Tikay says, none of us knows the reason for the extensing of the ban, but Sky must be doing something right as I have seen several chat/lobby banned players still using the site.  If they were that upset with Sky they would move to another site.
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    As Tikay says, none of us knows the reason for the extensing of the ban, but Sky must be doing something right as I have seen several chat/lobby banned players still using the site.  If they were that upset with Sky they would move to another site.
    Posted by Kiwini4u
    Thats because, if sky ban you, your also imprisoned in the sky chat banned sanatorium, of which the only means of  escape is by way of restitution in having to read everyone talking about you in the chat box
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  • scrumdownscrumdown
    edited November 2009
    looks  like  that   how  it  is   get  3  months  ban   come  back then  its  life   ban    seems    very  wrong  that    y  dont u have a  private  chat  with  them  efgloser   and find out  why
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  • mike1975mike1975
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    None of us know the circumstances of this, as to if, or whether, the Chat Ban duration was changed, or why, or if something else came to light. So none of us can say it's fair, or unfair, as we don't know the facts. If the Member has a problem with the Site, he has to go via Customer Care. 
    Posted by Tikay10
    Should'nt this be communicated to the person involved though, this gentleman does not seem to know the reason why his ban is now life and it was the same with Mickjenn, no communication, i am not saying sky don't have their reasons, but should'nt the people involved be informed of this?
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    Can you imagine getting sent to jail for 3 months and then getting told life. Sorry sky  3 months to life just dont add up
    Posted by Torryladd
    Very valid point .....if i bought a new car ...and it went wrong ...and i go steaming down to the dealer....pofanity blazing ...Would they say sorry Sir...you are chat banned .....lol!
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  • TorryladdTorryladd
    edited November 2009
    Why dont you offer to do community service instead, my roof needs fixing
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  • chirkerchirker
    edited November 2009
    The reason for this ban is irrelevant, double standards i think. In this country if you are sentenced to 1 year in prison, the court doesn't decide after you have served your 1 year , to increase your sentence to life. this wouldn't be allowed in the real world, but for some reason sky seem's to do it alot? I don't know why this guy was banned, but i do think that some people have more influence than other's on this site.
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  • Hogg321Hogg321
    edited November 2009
    seems a bit harsh a life ban from the chat after saying 3 months to me, have you been arguing your case?
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  • Hale72Hale72
    edited November 2009
    In my opinion, no one should discuss here whether a chat ban is relevant or harsh.

    No one knows the true situation regarding this or anybody else's bans.

    I deliberately stayed away from the MJ issue as I did not know the man, nor read any of his posts, as that particular incident happened before I got here and therefore I could not add anything constructive or offer any sort of support.

    If Sky impose any sort of ban, it must be for a reason. By the same token, if that ban is increased, then they must have a reason for this too.

    Personally, if more chat bans were introduced and Sky were seen to be having a tough stance on this, then maybe table badmouths may think again.

    There have been several threads started recently questioning chat bans and people trying to gain support.

    Ultimately, I feel this will start to create dissention within the forum and I have no wish for any of my friends here to end up with forum bans for questioning Sky's integrity or saying something they end up regretting.
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    OH HALE TO THE PEOPLE ....hahahah
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    REMEMBER THIS ...


    ITS ONLY WORDS ..."AND WORDS ARE ALL I HAVE"....TO TAKE THE PAIN AWAY ......


    hahahaha good song that was ...
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  • chirkerchirker
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    In my opinion, no one should discuss here whether a chat ban is relevant or harsh. No one knows the true situation regarding this or anybody else's bans. I deliberately stayed away from the MJ issue as I did not know the man, nor read any of his posts, as that particular incident happened before I got here and therefore I could not add anything constructive or offer any sort of support. If Sky impose any sort of ban, it must be for a reason. By the same token, if that ban is increased, then they must have a reason for this too. Personally, if more chat bans were introduced and Sky were seen to be having a tough stance on this, then maybe table badmouths may think again. There have been several threads started recently questioning chat bans and people trying to gain support. Ultimately, I feel this will start to create dissention within the forum and I have no wish for any of my friends here to end up with forum bans for questioning Sky's integrity or saying something they end up regretting.
    Posted by Hale72
    PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO HAVE AN OPINION, JUST LIKE YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AIR YOURS. JUST BECAUSE YOUR OPINION IS, NOBODY SHOULD DISCUSS IT, IT WON'T STOP PEOPLE, AND IT SHOULDN'T. AND THAT'S JUST MY OPINION. AFTER ALL THAT'S WHAT THE FORUM IS FOR ISN'T IT?
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  • Hale72Hale72
    edited November 2009
    Yes, people are entitled to an opinion, but an opinion can only be gained with the full facts. We do not have them here. If Sky were to come on to this thread and give us their side, we may be able to give an unbiased opinion.

    Unfortunately, they will not.

    However, I am more concerned that someone, friend or not, will end up saying something to upset a sky bigwig and end up with a ban themselves.

    I still think questioning the integrity of the site you play on is not constructive in any way, shape or form.

    If some one chooses to do this and ends up on the wrong end of one of the big boys, then they really would only have themselves to blame.

    I for one, would hate to see that happen.
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  • SirFrankSirFrank
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    In Response to Re: chat ban : PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO HAVE AN OPINION, JUST LIKE YOU ARE ENTITLED TO AIR YOURS. JUST BECAUSE YOUR OPINION IS, NOBODY SHOULD DISCUSS IT, IT WON'T STOP PEOPLE, AND IT SHOULDN'T. AND THAT'S JUST MY OPINION. AFTER ALL THAT'S WHAT THE FORUM IS FOR ISN'T IT?
    Posted by chirker
    Good ponit Sir.....
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  • TorryladdTorryladd
    edited November 2009

    Hale,
    Surely if someone starts a thread we are entitled to air our opinions which in general is done in an adult manner.

    I would not air something that may get me banned but I will put across an opinion if I think something is wrong as we live in a democracy and entitled to do so without recrimination.

    All to often we see some people who have nothing to do with sky coming on here and telling us what we should do or say or not say.  I have seen the phrase self moderators being mentioned lately.

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  • Hale72Hale72
    edited November 2009

    Like I have said, yes, everyones opinion are their own and I see no reason for people not to air them on virtually any subject.

    However, certain threads on similar subjects recently got very much out of hand and moderators had to step in to remove posts.

    Yes, we do live in a democracy, however ultimately, we still have to live by the repercussions of what we post.

    Certainly this thread has not got out of hand. But things can easily start to. If people are happy in what they post and can live with any punishment they get handed out for breaking rules, then it is not my place to stop them.

    I still feel that without the full facts, I cannot give a valid opinion or comment but as this is a discussion forum, doubtless people will not agree with me.

    And to be honest, if everyone did agree with me, it would make for a very dull place to be.

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  • Kiwini4uKiwini4u
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    Like I have said, yes, everyones opinion are their own and I see no reason for people not to air them on virtually any subject. However, certain threads on similar subjects recently got very much out of hand and moderators had to step in to remove posts. Yes, we do live in a democracy, however ultimately, we still have to live by the repercussions of what we post. Certainly this thread has not got out of hand. But things can easily start to. If people are happy in what they post and can live with any punishment they get handed out for breaking rules, then it is not my place to stop them. I still feel that without the full facts, I cannot give a valid opinion or comment but as this is a discussion forum, doubtless people will not agree with me. And to be honest, if everyone did agree with me, it would make for a very dull place to be.
    Posted by Hale72
    I totally agree and very well put.
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  • chirkerchirker
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    Yes, people are entitled to an opinion, but an opinion can only be gained with the full facts. We do not have them here. If Sky were to come on to this thread and give us their side, we may be able to give an unbiased opinion. Unfortunately, they will not. However, I am more concerned that someone, friend or not, will end up saying something to upset a sky bigwig and end up with a ban themselves. I still think questioning the integrity of the site you play on is not constructive in any way, shape or form. If some one chooses to do this and ends up on the wrong end of one of the big boys, then they really would only have themselves to blame. I for one, would hate to see that happen.
    Posted by Hale72
    I dont't think what i said is going to get me into trouble, and if it did , then so be it. I respect your opinion, and fully understand your point. If sky banned everyone who upset a sky bigwig, they wouldn't make alot of money, after all, isn't it the player's who pay their wages.
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  • Kiwini4uKiwini4u
    edited November 2009
    In Response to Re: chat ban:
    In Response to Re: chat ban : I dont't think what i said is going to get me into trouble, and if it did , then so be it. I respect your opinion, and fully understand your point. If sky banned everyone who upset a sky bigwig, they wouldn't make alot of money, after all, isn't it the player's who pay their wages.
    Posted by chirker
    True assuming that the chat banned players actually leave the site, but many of them choose to stay here
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  • TorryladdTorryladd
    edited November 2009
    wondered how long it would take for the 1 liners to come in.

    lol
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  • efgloserefgloser
    edited November 2009

    I apologise for bringing up the subject, i will speak to Sky, and appeal....cheers

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