Open up them files now!

[spartak]

We all know the mods keep secret files on troublesome posters and that these are kept in the secret staff forum. Given that the server is based in the US what rights do we have to access information held about us on a computer system? In the UK there would be a straightforward requirement to hand over copies of all the files after receipt of a Tenner and the appropriate form.

Come on Mods don't be mean. Open up the files....

You don't want to get a request for Freedom of Information do you?

[MarkG]

take us to court first

[notyoueither]

Roland?

[spartak]

Originally posted by MarkG
take us to court first

Can I have an address to serve the papers please?

[MikeH]

You should be able to get those details from the registered domain name owner.

As it's not a UK server I don't think the Freedom of Information act covers it unfortunately.

[spartak]

Ita am American server so the effective US law should apply rather than the rather crap UK one.

[The Mad Monk]

I'm supporting Taz's request so he'll stop sobbing on the other site.

[Rasbelin]

Taz,

have a look here, if you really have to know what's going on.

In general I can't see any good reasons why the staff room or any of it's contents should be public. If someone violates the rules or gets a punishment for something, he has always the full right to contact the politburo for an explanation and any details. Having the information in public would only cause hate and flaming. So IMHO this case is pretty much finito.

[MikeH]

Why shouldn't it be public? Who knows what they're saying about people back there?

[The Mad Monk]

Thank you Ras, that was very enlightening!

[Dauphin]

Just look at the yearbook when its done, it contains a dossier on some of the world's most wanted. Complete with mugshot.

[alva]

It would be nice to see if you have a warning next to your name.
They do this on SiS boards (Championship manager).
When you get a warning, a yellow card shows next to your name and the date when it's expires , pretty handy.

Off course it's more natural beeing a fooball site.
But there could be a Civ variant or something like that.

[Rasbelin]

MikeH,

why should it? In general I don't voice my real opinions about other Apolytoners on Poly; no matter if public, restricted or private area. If I have to do it, I can do it by e-mail, but frankly I keep it as my own business, unless I have to voice my opinion.

Monk,

you're welcome.

[Rasbelin]

Originally posted by alva848
But there could be a Civ variant or something like that.

I like that idea too. And I already have a good Civ II related suggestion as the warning icon.

[MikeH]

I think that's a good idea as well.