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KristaTX · 11-14-2012, 09:15 PM

Isn't it odd how some adults seem so ready to be tattletales on here? I don't mean about spammers, or posters being mean to other posters. I'm talking about things where there is some slim potential for a thread to cross over the prohibited topic line, but where no sign of that has even appeared at all. Usually it's about something that could be considered religious or political, but that is really a benign original post that hasn't even showed signs of being an argument/debate.

It just reminds me of that kid in school who would say, "You said the word 'fart'. You better stop, or I'm gonna tell the teacher."

It's obnoxious.

I'm surprised my Mary and Joseph snow globe thread wasn't deemed a religious discussion by someone.

phorsenuf · 11-14-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KristaTX

Isn't it odd how some adults seem so ready to be tattletales on here? I don't mean about spammers, or posters being mean to other posters. I'm talking about things where there is some slim potential for a thread to cross over the prohibited topic line, but where no sign of that has even appeared at all. Usually it's about something that could be considered religious or political, but that is really a benign original post that hasn't even showed signs of being an argument/debate.

It just reminds me of that kid in school who would say, "You said the word 'fart'. You better stop, or I'm gonna tell the teacher."

It's obnoxious.

I'm surprised my Mary and Joseph snow globe thread wasn't deemed a religious discussion by someone.

I know what you mean. It always amazes me when I read 'your post was reported'. Really? Grow up already.

Glennie5 · 11-14-2012, 09:23 PM

Do people really tell on each other on here.

If I found a thread I didn't like I just wouldn't read it, I wouldn't even know how to go about telling on someone. By the way I loved your snow globes - they made me laugh!

njmom47 · 11-14-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennie5

Do people really tell on each other on here.

If I found a thread I didn't like I just wouldn't read it, I wouldn't even know how to go about telling on someone. By the way I loved your snow globes - they made me laugh!

I feel like such a DUH because when I saw those globes, at first I thought there were spaceman Mary and Joseph!!

SaraJayne · 11-14-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by phorsenuf

I know what you mean. It always amazes me when I read 'your post was reported'. Really? Grow up already.

low-key · 11-14-2012, 09:34 PM

It thru me for a loop when I joined the Dis, the golden rule in my neighborhood has always been snitches get stitches

goofinoff · 11-14-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by low-key

It thru me for a loop when I joined the Dis, the golden rule in my neighborhood has always been snitches get stitches

Hahahaha!!!! Good one!!

focusondisney · 11-14-2012, 09:41 PM

I need to stalk you guys & find the threads you've been on. Sounds like I'm missing some good ones!

scrapquitler · 11-14-2012, 09:47 PM

I always figure that if I don't like the subject matter of the thread, or if I don't like the turn that the thread has taken, I am free to skip over it. I can't imagine reporting something that wasn't a specific personal attack, and even then, I'd probably just ignore.

But is it possible that the 'it has been reported' is just a standard line that the moderators use? It could be that the moderators decided to pull the thread on their own, without any tattling happening. I'm not saying this is what happened, but it might be...I really haven't been able to figure out exactly how the moderating thing works around here, sometimes things get points that don't seem like they should, but I won't discuss that, because I know it's a forbidden topic.

Glennie5 · 11-14-2012, 09:51 PM

I probably should go back and read the fine print... I didn't know you could get points too, does that happen when someone tells on you?

Boston Tea Party · 11-14-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by low-key

It thru me for a loop when I joined the Dis, the golden rule in my neighborhood has always been snitches get stitches

You know, I really like that. I am going to use that with my kinder class tomorrow.

tinkerbellandeeyor · 11-14-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Tea Party

You know, I really like that. I am going to use that with my kinder class tomorrow.

I never knew u were a teacher.

disykat · 11-14-2012, 10:26 PM

I'm always surprised too, since I've been on the DIS for a million years and can't think of any times I've felt the need to report something. I think I might have reported someone once, but can't remember what it would have been so maybe not.

I was reported once, and I admit, everytime I read a post by the person that reported me - no matter what it is - I'm tempted to push that button!

Pea-n-Me · 11-14-2012, 10:31 PM

Funny you should bring that up tonight.

Tinker'n'Fun · 11-14-2012, 10:35 PM

Do you really get a notification if someone reported your post. What if the person who reported it was wrong? Do you still get a "Hello you have been reported" message!

11-14-2012, 09:15 PM	#1
KristaTX ♥DIS Veteran♥ I never knew that Fruit of the Looms were souvenirs from my state Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 8,044	DIS tattletales Isn't it odd how some adults seem so ready to be tattletales on here? I don't mean about spammers, or posters being mean to other posters. I'm talking about things where there is some slim potential for a thread to cross over the prohibited topic line, but where no sign of that has even appeared at all. Usually it's about something that could be considered religious or political, but that is really a benign original post that hasn't even showed signs of being an argument/debate. It just reminds me of that kid in school who would say, "You said the word 'fart'. You better stop, or I'm gonna tell the teacher." It's obnoxious. I'm surprised my Mary and Joseph snow globe thread wasn't deemed a religious discussion by someone. __________________

11-14-2012, 09:23 PM	#3
Glennie5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 532	Do people really tell on each other on here. If I found a thread I didn't like I just wouldn't read it, I wouldn't even know how to go about telling on someone. By the way I loved your snow globes - they made me laugh! __________________ (ME) (DH) (DS) (DD) (DD)(Charlie) 2013 May(Port Orleans Riverside),2011 Dec.(All Star Movies), 2011 Aug.(Port Orleans Riverside), 2011 May(Port Orleans Riverside), 2010 May(Port Orleans Riverside), 2009 Feb.(All Star Sports)&(Port Orleans Riverside), 2008 Sept.(Port Orleans Riverside)&(Caribbean Beach), 2008 Jan.(Port Orleans Riverside), 2007 May(Port Orleans Riverside) 2007 March(Port Orleans Riverside), 2006 Oct.(Off Site) 2006 March(Fort Wilderness Cabins), 2005 May(Off Site), 2003 Feb.(Off Site),

11-14-2012, 09:41 PM	#8
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11-14-2012, 09:51 PM	#10
Glennie5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 532	I probably should go back and read the fine print... I didn't know you could get points too, does that happen when someone tells on you? __________________ (ME) (DH) (DS) (DD) (DD)(Charlie) 2013 May(Port Orleans Riverside),2011 Dec.(All Star Movies), 2011 Aug.(Port Orleans Riverside), 2011 May(Port Orleans Riverside), 2010 May(Port Orleans Riverside), 2009 Feb.(All Star Sports)&(Port Orleans Riverside), 2008 Sept.(Port Orleans Riverside)&(Caribbean Beach), 2008 Jan.(Port Orleans Riverside), 2007 May(Port Orleans Riverside) 2007 March(Port Orleans Riverside), 2006 Oct.(Off Site) 2006 March(Fort Wilderness Cabins), 2005 May(Off Site), 2003 Feb.(Off Site),

11-14-2012, 10:26 PM	#13
disykat DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 16,677	I'm always surprised too, since I've been on the DIS for a million years and can't think of any times I've felt the need to report something. I think I might have reported someone once, but can't remember what it would have been so maybe not. I was reported once, and I admit, everytime I read a post by the person that reported me - no matter what it is - I'm tempted to push that button! __________________ DL - 1966,1974,2007 WDW 1987, WDW/BRB 12/90 Honeymoon, DW/DCL 07/01 family 10th Ann, WDW 12/10 family 20th anniversary

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11-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#6
low-key DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3,925	It thru me for a loop when I joined the Dis, the golden rule in my neighborhood has always been snitches get stitches

11-14-2012, 09:47 PM	#9
scrapquitler DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,632	I always figure that if I don't like the subject matter of the thread, or if I don't like the turn that the thread has taken, I am free to skip over it. I can't imagine reporting something that wasn't a specific personal attack, and even then, I'd probably just ignore. But is it possible that the 'it has been reported' is just a standard line that the moderators use? It could be that the moderators decided to pull the thread on their own, without any tattling happening. I'm not saying this is what happened, but it might be...I really haven't been able to figure out exactly how the moderating thing works around here, sometimes things get points that don't seem like they should, but I won't discuss that, because I know it's a forbidden topic.

11-14-2012, 10:31 PM	#14
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11-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#15
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