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Chat Restrictions?
Okay, obviously I missed something...
Just saw this on another thread.. I didn't want to derail the thread as BeanBag seems to be getting into the swing of things but can someone pls explain what this bit of the post by Tikay means >>>
The "chat restrictions"? That was such a shame, & Sky Poker did everything they could before bringing it in, they asked players, they warned them, but abuse of people playing for high stakes could not be allowed to continue, & almost all of the abuse came from players who play smaller stakes, or in some cases, not at all, they just wanted to abuse people. It had to be stopped I'm afraid. The players themselves (those who abused others who were playing) have to take some responsibility for their actions.
When was it implemented and how does it work? Can someone ship me a link to the original thread/announcement please? tytytytyty
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Hi Irene,
I have now Posted on that thread as follows.....
"Apologies - I think I jumped the gun there - these Restrictions are UNDER DISCUSSION, & have not been introduced yet as far as I know.
It is almost certain that they will, though."
As far as I am aware, the software tweak to enable this is now in place. Whether, & when, they are introduced I am currently unsure. I'll ask though, & get back to you.
Just sigh...
I understand completely why this would be implemented but I stand by my suggestions and views in the original discussion thread. I agree that the playerbase (or more accurately a certain few) has to bear the bulk of the responsibility for this change but I still believe there are better fixes which while more effort for SkyPoker to implement would be more beneficial for the whole atmosphere of the site.
I also find it immensely frustrating that some of the complaining players instead of focusing on the individual who has broken the etiquette in the chatbox and taking the time to report those individuals have gone for the broad sweep easy option of one quick fired email off asking for a blanket ban. I think I said something to the tune of them either taking the time and effort to report one person and making a positive change to the site or just learning to deal with it. My opinion has not changed.
Can I just clarify where we are with this please.
I misread MAXALLY’s question, & never saw the word “proposed”, & assumed that the changes had been implemented, as we have discussed them so much in the office of late.
They have not – yet - but they will be.
Apologies for the typical tikay misread.....
It is intended that the next software release will include the capability to block chat. I would expect that to happen within a few weeks.
“capability” is the key word.
It will NOT be “blanket”, as I note some have jumped to that conclusion. It will be dynamic & variable, & can be modified easily.
It does NOT have to be, & will not be, all Cash Tables, or all Tourney Tables.
Minimum amount in account to allow chat? It can be varied from nil to any amount.
It will only be applied where necessary, & it will only be applied where it needs to be applied.
One of the biggest areas of concern is high stakes cash games.
Players are being terribly & repeatedly abused by some individuals, & this cannot continue.
Where it happens in Tourneys, or ANY stake cash games, it CAN & WILL be introduced if & when needed.
It may surprise you to know that a majority of this abuse (in excess of 70% I believe) comes from individuals who do not even have money in their account, or who play most of their poker elsewhere. It rarely comes from regulars, & so can be targeted accordingly.
Many other sites have measures to prevent this, such as a minimum of “x” in their account, so they come here for their “fun”.
The introduction will be specifically focused & targeted at the problem areas initially. If need be, & only if need be, it can & will be extended.
Sky Poker will do whatever is needed here. If players who never play here, or rarely do, want to abuse or players, they will not be able to.
The last thing Sky Poker want is a blanket ban, & it won’t be that.
The business fully understands the Community aspect, & it’s importance, & will not deliberately jeopardise that. But it is not going to allow this problem to continue unchecked.
Players must also share the responsibility here. It’s all well & good pointing the finger at the business, but the root cause is the real problem.
We often see “I would never grass up someone for chat abuse”. Well you should. It’s not acceptable. If every case of abuse was reported, there would not be a problem.
It’s a problem for both sides of the Table, & we will work together to address it.
The table banter has been superb when I've railed. Taking chat away surely can't be the way forward?
Table chat is NOT going to be removed.
I don't believe anyone from the business said it would, or that it would be "blanket". It won't.