Chat drama (2671 views, 89 replies)
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I think that's the nature of chat (to a moderate extent). The written word can also be so flat, so it's up to individual interpretation (subjective, which is difficult), as well as the person writing to be sensitive when writing, and not respond too quickly or carelessly. <br> <br> Anyhow, I know a little more consideration can always be applied, but despite not really using chat very much at all, I do know a lot of people really like it. <br> <br> If it is abused by anyone I would propose there be in place a warning system/strike system, and then they loose chat privileges. There is no reason whatsoever on this site to get mean or nasty EVER, full stop.
@ Hi Love! Knew this was you before i even noticed it was you. :) The anonymity using the net allows ppl to easily relent to their primal instincts, which is sadly to spew nasty, hateful thoughts. I was so naive, a baby, until I learned about net a[nt]holes. What most of them really are - chicken s[ugar]. The rest, and we rarely know when to distinguish, are/were most likely bullied and/or abused, so I've always been cautious about responses, if any, and I cringe when I see a "fight."
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I offended a member with a comment in the midst of banter with other members about the Americans adulterating the English language. It wasn't intended to be offensive or cruel, but they took it that way, got upset, blocked me. But a couple of days later we were back chatting. So it often boils down to personal feelings and how comments affect you as an individual. I take offence at some things (racism and comments about size especially) but I bite my tongue, assess whether it's my own personal experience reacting, or whether the comment is genuinely offensive before responding. <br> <br> In this age of political correctness have we become too sensitive? (genuine question). <br> <br> Trolling itself is different. Trolls become obvious very quickly and should be dumped ASAP.
@Asmodeus I don't live in the States at the moment, but I do have to note, without wanting to seem critical, as an observation, the PC/Trending talk is mainly Stateside. We don't use it in Ireland. I rarely hear it in England (maybe for a piss take) and definitely not in France. It's an American phenomenon that (from appearances) is actually verbal separatism. It appears to only serve to further create/enhance "us v them" thinking patterns. I refuse to use it. I'd replace sensitive with angry and venomous. I support individuality, but not separatism. Anyhow, just some thoughts. Keep well. :)
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Problem is the trolls are always welcomed back with open arms.... 
Just my opinion though. Maybe keep the trolls out of chat?
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<br> It seems that some admin are afraid of hurting the poor trolls feelings... 
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<br> Having said that, it would not be TwoMovies without the chat to many of us, so hopefully things can be dealt with more appropriately.
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 I completely agree with you. Its like Evil is afraid to ban people because some people like them even though they do crap that makes them bannable to the fullest extent. I say follow tos and ban em. period.Evil needs a ban hammer. someone to do it for him obviously (hint, Hint) If people want drama, why not go watch a drama? We have a section full of em... I could even recommend some great ones.
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I personally think there should be a 3 strike rule. Anyone who receives more than one report for a specific incident gets a 24 hours ban. Next incident a 1 week ban. 3rd time, lifetime ban. <br> <br> The site has a choice. Remove drama to avoid loss of members. Or allow it because it raises hits from onloookers and possibly create new members...maybe the wrong type. <br> <br> A bit of drama is what makes chat fun. Depends on your definition of drama. Swearing AT someone and calling them a C*** is NOT drama, that's abuse. <br> <br>
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 Then I'm glad I reacted the way I did. I reacted because it hurt me, as a friend. Knowing it got to you that badly too I feel justified. <br> <br> I've been made to feel like crap from online confrontations before, and a recent situation involving another member which really hurt, but you'll not see it here...I do it privately and it's not a pretty site. And that's what I mean...we don't know how our words affect people. I try to be nice, till it's time to not be nice.
@Dr.Evil Welcome to any useless info in my head mate. It's full of it. PMSL <br> <br> Didn't he have a 3 days one too though? Although I know this is more a "ok, where do we go from here" not retrospective. Would be good to have a clear 'Action Plan' for current and future members to be aware of. <br> <br>
@Dr.Evil Quick suggestion then while you're stupid or drunk or bored enough to listen to me. ;-) Lol. <br> <br> I had to hunt for the Terms of Use...found them at bottom of the page, but not in Help. <br> <br> I felt when I read them that they applied more to the site as a whole. But the Chat often feels like a separate entity. It's more general, not movie specific. All ages. All countries. <br> <br> If a definitive 'strike' plan was made that would most likely impact on Chat users more than other areas, would it be possible to have a Terms of Use specifically for Chat, which you have to tickbox before you can access Chat? <br> <br> <br> ETA: That way nobody entering Chat could say they weren't aware of the rules. And it would be more clear cut as to rule breaking.
@Asmodeus > once again, u have another gr8 idea. In regrds 2 hav'n a separate/extra set of rules & conditions 4 *Chat Box*.Since that's where the most "incidents" occur.People that enjoy using this feature can continue on.Preventing continued access from others,that simply abuse it 4 malicious reasons.
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@Asmodeus You've always been very kind to everyone. I tend to swear like a trucker as well, but never with the aim of hurting someone. 
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God
I really don't understand why if it offends some people why they just don't hit hide chatbox?? I do like the 3 strike rule above that is listed. That sounds like it may end the drama 
master
I very much agree with the 3 strike rule or at least some kind of set policy that everyone is aware of. I certainly don't want to see the chatbox removed, it's one of the things that make this site special imo. Perhaps some chat rules and when they are broken a set punishment for doing so.
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<br> Apparently even grown ups need playground rules lol. 
@rickgrimesrocks What d'you mean playground rules? You got a problem with that? Wanna take it outside...? <br> <br> Lunchtime, behind the football nets. Be there. <br> <br> ;-)
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I once was active on chat, but have found, as of late, it's 99% drama and simply close it out before even searching out what I want to watch. I think chat is fine and an amazing tool for those who need help. However, there are some that are crazy, some that play the victom far too well, and others that are just miserable enough to hurt anyone they can. Of course theres good people out there as well, but must everyone be so delicate? It is a social chat room, after all, and it is actually secondary to the site, is it not? <br> <br> We are all grown up enough here, Id hope, to be able to just watch a movie, or chat without returning to elementry school banter. If people don't like chat then close out the chat box and actually go watch a movie. <br> <br>
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This is when this page should have been on and users were listened to
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@chaseyerself 
Hey there, smart of you to have screenshot this!
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<br> If you are wondering who downvoted this, it was Ballz, I see he was just on here...
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 Yeah, he/she loves downvoting things. also, why you think I haven't been on as much? I just don't feel like dealing with the nonsensical Bullsh*t that I have no control over. Whats the point of reporting or banning/suspending him/anyone if they just gonna be here still? I feel like my job is f'ing pointless, with the moderating. I've been mostly lurking as a guest or on a VPN hidden away... It's useless doing anything if nothing gets done about anything. FOR REALS. 100% <br> As for chat, it's a huge feature on sites like these. Most of em have some form of chat function somewhere on em. I wouldn't remove it if it was me.
@Melted~Dreams If you think that moderator's job is just banning users - you are wrong. We should warn users first, and then ban.
@Dr.Evil Rofl... & when does the warning cease and the banning start? That's what I'm saying. dur. Think I don't know this? How many warnings is enough though huh? Seriously. I stand by my comment. just because a persons been here for a little bit isn't a reason to not ban them. or because of some people like them enough. That's lolable. If tos is broken, consequences should be dealt out. Period. it's not a debate, its tos. That's what the whole Terms of Use are for and everything isn't it? that's why we have to agree to everything before we sign up to the site... Especially if its whats been broken by the said person. That's all I got left on the subject. Its a dead horse getting beat to a pulp...
@Melted~Dreams Violation of these Terms of Use may, in TwoMovies' sole discretion , result in termination of your TwoMovies account.
@Dr.Evil Full grown adults getting their widdle feewings hurt and demanding a safe space. We all knew it would come to this when Red got banned. I said it's a slippery slope did I not. And bringing in Cray as a moderator after he specifically stated in forums his intent would be to ban people was a terrible idea. I get it, he contributed to the site but that contribution should have been rewarded in other ways. Power breeds fascism in his kind and if you give a safe space whiner an inch they will think their a ruler. <br> <br> Can you mute someone? O.K. mute them then. Boom! Game over! I on the other hand prefer to see everything and I don't need babysitters!
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Could you not set up (try it) the 3-5 kicks from other members in chat box and that person would have a hour ban say?
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Members having the ability to ban or kick other members is a potential for more problems, to be honest. I've moderated. It's a hard job and everyone has an opinion. Believe me, if you give everyone the ability to ban or kick by vote, you will be starting a war. <br> <br> Anyone can come on and do anything and that includes enraging someone who has nothing better to do than make up profiles and emails and come on and down vote, ban and kick off anyone who gets in their way. <br> <br> Film sites/Forums aren't perfect, and chat is 3 removed from that. <br> <br> If you want to chat, each person has to be responsible in not getting too serious first off and second off, the decisions ultimately are left up to those who run the site. <br> <br> Just my experience. <br> <br> Take care everyone.
@ Agree with RB on this one. Members having the ability to make those decisions is (I used the same analogy on the voting ban previously) like choosing teams for school sports. Everyone has favourites and those they don't gel with. It's open to abuse simply because we are all different personalities and make friendships on here. <br> <br> I've seen rudeness to people because of poor spelling for example, would that earn them kicks from those who are aggravated by it? <br> <br> Mods are there for a reason, and with a clear structure for Chat rules, should have the power to make decisions using their own initiative without personal bias (I would hope) XX <br>
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~@Dr. Evil, I agree w/the block option.That way people can choose or not -on who they want 2c on here. That way it doesn't ban the people from the site completely 2 everyone else that uses it. It will only seem like the person(s)are invisible on their end & vice versa..That way everyone can still enjoy chatting, forums, comments & using other features this site has to offer/provide etc.. ~In the other terms of banning/voting against people regarding issues.. I totally agree w/what what Asmodeus wrote above 
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Almost everyone knows where I stand on this, in particular Dr. Evil. It's been stated before that there has not been a situation like this, hence even the boss doesn't know what to do. Down-marking someone's movie comments for no reason other than a personal vendetta harms the whole site. But it does happen, and online communities (like a social chat room) change over time for different reasons. In this case multiple people with multiple complaints of varying severity over a period of months directed at just one person. On that basis no one should be considered especially sensitive.
<br> I am very aware. This little civil war has gone on for so long now that there is no easy solution. It's like Ireland. What I'm saying is ballz has had separate accounts from the beginning because he is used to trouble. And he is breeding as we sleep. 4 registered underage users in the chat box in the last 24 hours alone. Banning him will accomplish nothing now. ...
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@ginger666 I know what to do and actually do. And sorry we don't check user's age because it is not our responsibility. :) Parents should care about their children.
@Dr.Evil I think you have enough responsible moderators. What they need is more specific instruction from you. Parents do care about their children. That is why 2 parents have had to get involved here. Having porn on this site, not advertised on the front.. fine, but means you have a responsibility to ensure no one can register here underage. We all know.. kids come and look at porn. When you register that opens up a channel for other users to contact you privately. That is something happening here now, and yes ballz is involved in that. I was an IMDb moderator for 3 yrs until they shut down the forums in Feb. of last year. I appreciate your response and will advise any way I can. Before the FCC is involved we need structure.
@ginger666 What has been happening here is actually dangerous, apart from all other complaints.
@ginger666 So you are a perfect candidate :) How can we technically check user's age? It's impossible. That's what I'm saying.
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What cracks me up the most about the whole thing is every one of us are criminals... each of us could potentially spend 10 years in a real life f**k me up the ass prison for what we do on a regular daily basis without batting a lash. But if someone says something you don't like you go from hardcore pirates to f**king drama diva's... just thought i should share that.
@captainhowdey Its my understanding that streaming movies is legal same as music as long as no money is made?
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Well here we go with another forum about the same worthless troll. One that should of never had to be written if the clearly stated rules in TOS were simply followed. Instead they are subject to very wide interpretation and a even wider scope of who or what it will be applied to. Why even bother to have them when they are clearly and repeatedly broken and yet nothing is done. 
Makes No Sense! Another ridiculas vote forum cause that worked so well before with Red Hood! SMFH! What a sad situation this has evolved into. It's not like you weren't warned and concern for where this might lead wasn't expressed at the very beginning of this sh*tshow! It's a damn shame that as much attention has ever been given to this when it never should of been. Trolls everywhere are basking in the glory of yet another successful infiltration of a unique community that was once a awesome, fun place to be a part of. I see people who were entertaining and had useful things to say and were helpful to others that now want to have very little or in some cases nothing to do with chat. ...
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This makes me sad and I'm sure I'm not the only one....
@DragonTex No, you are definitely not the only one, I've simply given up caring because there is no point in even having an opinion when it is ignored....
@DragonTex You do know who is down voting our posts don't you? Ballz has several accounts on here (and I think it's been verified) ... I'd say it's about time that ended.... Yeah go ahead and down vote this, you yellow bellied d**k..... You'll be found out soon enough :)
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 well said mouse 👍 i have been a member for over a year now and i have seen and read things and gave my opinion on forums and you would think that users thats been members for awhile thr opinions and views would be priority (especially if they are more involved on the site rather than just using it for watching things) to be listened to but i personally feel like my view or opinion doesnt matter and just gets ignored , which is a shame really its members you have you would want to keep here and kerp them happy rather than anything else
@chaseyerself I know huh? Didn't even realize it until recently, but I've now been here two years, although I never really had much to say in chat or anywhere else until the past six months or so. Now that I'm a little more outspoken I tend to speak my mind. But as I've said before it doesn't matter what I say or think either. 
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 I have been here seven years,I almost stopped logging in here due to feeling bullied every second I was here. I couldn't even comment on anything without the bully showing. Dr. Evil handled it, it was over with. I will stay, not a big chatter but I do now and then. if I don't like it or someone is in a full blown conversation, I go watch a movie. After all that is what this place is. We are family of sorts, in fighting hurts US. We need a plan, we have been asked to help find one.
@fortunate1 Sorry, I really didn't understand your post. Maybe you don't bother with chat, but I do like to. And I respectfully disagree, things are not as they should be at all, and I'm not the only one who feels that way either. Also, I have no idea why you directed this at me, but then again it really doesn't matter, I won't lose any sleep over it :)
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 NOt directed at you at all really. You mentioned your years so I commented more or less that in 7 i had seen some stuff too. Didn't mean at all to offend you. <br>
@Dr.Evil Making a bunch more people moderators isn't going to solve the problem/s. When the current ones can't even do anything about the current issues at hand.
@Melted~Dreams When that troll cloned my profile and gave TM more crap.....*ye <br> that's right, the one that sent the indecent images to TM and had been banned once*.....you sat there chatting to mykee (who came out with a very rude comment directed at me as well) and did f**k all. <br> That must of been two week after you where made Mod. <br> <br> So what or your rules as a Mod, look after your mates and f**k the people you hate??? <br> [SPOILER]
@PureVodka🍺 Whatever is going on with you & Kee has been going on before I joined the site. I didn't step in because that's the case. He said one thing and that was it. Left it at that and went on to something else entirely. You two have something, idk what. but maybe you should take it up with him personally. I usually reserve my moderation for when it goes to far or its something nasty or totally uncalled for. I don't know anyone here personally so, everyone's pretty much even ground man. If Kee would of kept going, yeah I would of stepped in, like I always do, but he didn't. He said one simple whatever thing and that was it.
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@chaseyerself Well guess you didn't see Drama box then right? Craymoss is now saying that I am a problem and should be banned Strange huh?
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 the name drama box was me that started that haha i thought evil was kidding when he said he would rename it to drama box pmsl , how are you the problem? i have never seen anything thats been said from you thats wrong or should be banned for ?
@chaseyerself Well I guess I'm guilty if being rude to Ballz is an issue :)
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<br> Think Craymoss maybe had a little too much punch
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 well if your guiltyfor saying anything to him then i must be guilty and charged cause i have said far worse to him than you or anyone lol <br>
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I wouldn't worry about it Mouse! Craymoss seems to have some issues and be angry about a lot of things. Why he's still here if this place is so bad and doesn't like how it's being run is anyone's guess. Of all people, especially mods, he has no room to talk after all the crap he has said on here. I'm sure reports are all generated from one source and his apparently multiple fake accounts. Why nothing is being done about it only one person can answer that.
@DragonTex Thank you Dragon :) I've been seriously thinking of f**king off, not happy at all...
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 Seriously? you come over here to talk story? When you can just talk directly to me or come chat box and have a chat. Talk about going behind a persons back.. When did I say you should be banned mouse? When did I say that? I would like a quote on that as I never said that now did I? Poor poor mouse, playing the victim here. So sad because you find out you've actually have been getting reported? cmon now... don't play the victim here. you ALL KNOW I PLAY IT STRAIGHT and I'm gonna call you on it. PERIOD. So just don't try this dumb poor me crap.
@Melted~Dreams Guess what? Thought you were a decent person... I don't think that anymore... lies and nothing more.... I have zip left to say to you....
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 oh yeah? post the lies. I like proof.
<br> Yeah, because you have nothing do you? There are no lies that's why? Don't play the poor me part, because there is no poor me part. Just the truth you asked for and received. 
<br> Have a good day Mouse. Even Dr. Evil came in chat and TOLD you also. so whats the problem here mouse hmm? You gonna say Dr. Evil lying also?
@Melted~Dreams Let's face it, you are just nasty, no need to bother me anymore, just go your own way? Deal? :) <br> <br> youtu.be/6ul-cZyuYq4
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 oh I'm nasty? why? & wheres the proof? why am I nasty? hmmm? because I told you the truth? you asked and I gave it to you. Now where's the proof I asked for? I want the truth now. and I left you alone the second you went quiet after all this bull you started. so, whats up, again? If your trying to start drama, why not use the new 'Drama box'?
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 and yet, you come after me.... & remember, YOU started all this this morning. I was already pau with it all and moved on incase you didn't notice... My sh*t... Girl this is your sh*tpile you shoveled up into one heap. don't try put this on me. Yeah, can't put out the truth, can you? Make yourself look too much egg on face. Go ahead, downvote em, don't make one difference Sistah, you still F'ed up on this one. & da kine knows em.
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I see that some users are really sensitive to chat drama/trolling and sometimes leave the site (@greg). How can we stop it? Close/remove the chat? What's your opinion?
P.S. If you don't like someone - just block the user.
@Dr.Evil i think if you were going to start a forum page for this then you should have did it ages ago ,its a bit late now to ask for users opinions after weeks of drama ,arguing ,users reporting users , users getting banned and for me stopped me from using chat as often , so thats my opinion
@Dr.Evil Real classy calling out Greg for leaving because you failed at doing your job after repeated abuse from Hood. You justified it by saying since he was a long time member he got leniency and extra chances. Don't know how you justify what's going on now. It's a whole new low for this place. What a shame it has come to this when it never should have.