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A Reminder: Do not misuse banner in the chatrooms!

User Profile: ASilentObserver
ASilentObserver January 8th, 2021

Hello everyone, As you might know, that fewer roles have the privilege to set banners in the chat rooms.

Unfortunately, we are noticing that some users are misusing the power to set banners. This post is to address this concern.

We noticed a few members are messing with the banner setting. In one event, it was noticed, a banner was set for the session but someone ended it. And, every time the discussion leader set it for the session, the banner was ended by someone else. In another event, banners were set unreasonably and with inappropriate texts. And, like this, we heard many stories about power misuse.

We appreciate our leaders and all they do in the chat rooms. But, at the same time, we like to give you a gentle reminder: “Please do not misuse your powers.”

The banner setting power is tied to certain roles to ensure that the leader shouldn’t face any challenge to set the banner or there be any delay or confusion. This is why we included additional roles like Sharing Circle Hosts in the recent update.

But, it is highly recommended to use your powers only when needed and appropriate. If we find anyone misusing it, their badges will be removed and behavioral points will be assigned under the Behavioral Rating System.

We would appreciate your support and help to keep the community supportive and encouraging for everyone.

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User Profile: CupidtheKingofLove
CupidtheKingofLove January 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

Thank you for the reminder Observer, true with every power (or access to certain features on 7 cups) comes responsibility. So yes all the people that have access to such features should use it wisely and only when needed.

User Profile: TortueDesBois
TortueDesBois January 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver if someone misuse the privileges associated with their roles, they should be fully removed from their roles.

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User Profile: TortueDesBois
TortueDesBois January 8th, 2021

And not only the banner stuff but any leadership roles including the paid staff who abuse of their power

User Profile: Solome24
Solome24 January 8th, 2021

@TortueDesBois I agree!!!

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User Profile: MistyMagic
MistyMagic January 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver Thanks for posting this Obs!

User Profile: pamharley003
pamharley003 January 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

Is there a way when a banner is set in a chat room can a team leader be told or is it not necessary. I have noticed that certain chat rooms stay open passed the 12 a.m. closing time What is to be done about that.

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User Profile: CaringBrit
CaringBrit January 9th, 2021

@pamharley003 what 12am closing time?

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User Profile: pamharley003
pamharley003 January 9th, 2021

@CaringBrit

The room for 35+ sometimes does not close at 12 a.m. thursday

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User Profile: TortueDesBois
TortueDesBois January 9th, 2021

@pamharley003 when community mods are busy sometimes they change the rotating room later or even forget it, sometimes more than 2 hours, its not automatic by robots

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User Profile: FreeHelp
FreeHelp January 8th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

Great post. I seen banners be used in mean ways. I think that this should go to the home page on everyone who has that power. Let's keep 7cups a great space for people!

January 9th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

With great power comes great responsibility

User Profile: ouiCherie
ouiCherie January 9th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

Well noted ❤

User Profile: MarinoPachino
MarinoPachino January 9th, 2021

@ASilentObserver

I will keep this in mind

User Profile: caringPanda45
caringPanda45 January 11th, 2021

Still have the banner which I've never misused but have lost doorkeeper which has caused issues.

User Profile: Gozzil
Gozzil January 12th, 2021

Thanks for making this post. I was in a discussion where the banner kept being removed and it was really disruptive because people kept asking why or noting it had disappeared again. Hopefully it won't happen again :)