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BuddyGenie · 07-29-2005, 11:35 PM

During a discussion with MissBelle in VMK, I got my first warning about disclosing personal information with another user. I should make this my last warning and write a disappointing email to the Powers That Be requesting my account with VMK be terminated.

I always knew that signing up for something like this would clash with my non-conformist attitude, and now I can see it has.

What do you all suggest I do?

Tishke · 07-29-2005, 11:37 PM

I got your little message, and then I got booted from the game....I better watch out for you, you're trouble

You could always do what I do, leave IM up and running and message people with other stuff you want to talk about in game but cannot.

Astryd · 07-29-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyGenie

During a discussion with MissBelle in VMK, I got my first warning about disclosing personal information with another user. I should make this my last warning and write a disappointing email to the Powers That Be requesting my account with VMK be terminated.

I always knew that signing up for something like this would clash with my non-conformist attitude, and now I can see it has.

What do you all suggest I do?

JeanJoe · 07-30-2005, 02:23 AM

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What do you all suggest I do?

Simple: learn from it, and don't do it again. It can't have been that big a deal -- if it were, you would have been banned, not warned.

Bezoar got a couple of warnings, and it didn't count against him too much.

Some warnings I've heard of were for semi-ridiculous reasons:
- "I'm a teacher." got a warning

Really, BuddyGenie, I don't think you need to take things so seriously

. Here's a post of mine from a long time ago:

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Originally posted by Bezoar: Recently, there does seem to have been a bizarre increase in warnings for what we say that seems a bit restrictive.

One person at the VMK fan site was warned for saying she was a kid. I got warned for saying that my DVC is at Boardwalk. There have been a number of other similar examples. I also noticed the thread saying that 'Enter caught' was being disallowed. Long ago "VMK fan site net" was disallowed (and the word net removed from the dictionary". On the Dis boards, I've posted that I expected them to remove Dis from the dictionary, but that hasn't happened yet.

<shrug> All we can do is roll with it. From a post i made elsewhere, I've suggested a new set of rules for VMK safety:

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The new VMK Safety Extreme:

"Do not speak in the VMK game; use of the text box will result in permanent banning. No emotes either. Do not walk, because walking patterns may reveal your age. Because gender has been linked to character types and clothing, henceforth all characters will be identical, and all screen names will be Pat. There will be no games, because skill at games may reveal identifying features. Furthermore, no logging in, because the time of logging in may reveal what time zone you are in. Please enjoy your stay at VMK!

"

Buzzfanmom · 07-30-2005, 10:05 AM

It is extremely annoying but I'm sure its for the best. I've already gotten some creepy vibes from some people I have met on VMK. You just can't tell if someone is who they say they are. I think Tishke's idea of running the IM at the same time is a great idea for you to talk to VMKers that you know. But its pretty much impossible to strike up a new friendship because you can't say anything!

pumpkinfish · 07-30-2005, 11:28 AM

LOL
BuddyGenie,

It isn't that big of a deal

But I am sure I will not be spelling out New Row Shell in a long time

Just don't let it occur too often my friend. And then the "people taker" will take you for ever...

JeanJoe · 07-30-2005, 11:48 AM

This is a good idea if you already know the IM of the person, from out of VMK. Just be aware that someone just said in VMK something like "Do you use the same messenger..." and got a ban (not a warning)

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Originally Posted by Buzzfanmom

I think Tishke's idea of running the IM at the same time is a great idea for you to talk to VMKers that you know. But its pretty much impossible to strike up a new friendship because you can't say anything!

FlyThenFall · 07-30-2005, 01:51 PM

Yeah...you gotta be careful about mentioning instant messengers. I said to a friend: "Hey do you have that messenger program that doesn't have a dictionary?" and got a warning for that. They gave me a warning not to try getting around the dictionary and I may be banned if I continue.

It's all good I mean look this other warning I got...

BuddyGenie · 07-30-2005, 03:43 PM

Um, is that an authentic warning? What is Ativan, and how does it suppress excitement?

JeanJoe · 07-30-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyGenie

Um, is that an authentic warning? What is Ativan, and how does it suppress excitement?

LOL... There was a time when VMK removed just about all punctuation. When someone came into the room, you couldn't say:

" Hi BuddyGenie! Great to see you! "

it would look like

" hi buddygenie great to see you "

We sounded like a bunch of tranquilized / lobotomized robots. Ativan is a sedative medication in the same class as Valium. It was a joke!

FlyThenFall · 07-30-2005, 06:49 PM

Ah yes, I love playing the "fake messages from VMK" game. Just don't worry about the warnings BuddyGenie, they don't count against you when you're applying for Community Leader or really anything at all. It's just like a pat on the shoulder saying "You're on the edge there buddy!" I've actually gotten my share of warnings too!

BuddyGenie · 07-30-2005, 08:35 PM

I appreciate all the "Don't worry, be happy" messages when it comes to warnings, but if you look during a post I made in the "VMK cracking down on warnings" thread, you'll see how I feel about them. I mean, I've ignored the warnings I had gotten when I was paying for AOL, and now my mother is paying for AOL and not me, if you know what I mean. Since then, I've considered AOL "evil".

You wouldn't want me to brand VMK, or anything on the web about Disney "evil", would you? That wouldn't be cool.

iluvcountry · 08-06-2005, 05:27 PM

I have been zapped too. They said I was harassing someone when I was just getting a little upset that the guy didn't move. I didn't say anything bad or anything. I was telling him to double click the teleporter, move, and that stuff. I called for help, and they said to look at the VMK values. I did. According to that I didn't break any rules! And now I'm at risk of being banned. Anyone else have the same trouble as me? And if you have, HELP!

07-29-2005, 11:35 PM	#1
BuddyGenie Providing neat wishes since 1992 We all know that waterfowl hangs out with the WB characters Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a world of my own. Posts: 392	I've been zapped! During a discussion with MissBelle in VMK, I got my first warning about disclosing personal information with another user. I should make this my last warning and write a disappointing email to the Powers That Be requesting my account with VMK be terminated. I always knew that signing up for something like this would clash with my non-conformist attitude, and now I can see it has. What do you all suggest I do?

07-29-2005, 11:37 PM	#2
Tishke Zeta Girl Forever I am old, lame, hate fun and look lava in orange Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Exactly where I want to be Posts: 1,162	I got your little message, and then I got booted from the game....I better watch out for you, you're trouble You could always do what I do, leave IM up and running and message people with other stuff you want to talk about in game but cannot. __________________

07-30-2005, 10:05 AM	#5
Buzzfanmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 407	It is extremely annoying but I'm sure its for the best. I've already gotten some creepy vibes from some people I have met on VMK. You just can't tell if someone is who they say they are. I think Tishke's idea of running the IM at the same time is a great idea for you to talk to VMKers that you know. But its pretty much impossible to strike up a new friendship because you can't say anything! __________________ I've been Booed! Thanks to Bopsmom and kkhworth! DS7 DD5 DH ME Summer 1994 College Program Christmas 1994 Dixie Landings October 2001 Port Orleans Riverside April 2004 Port Orleans French Quarter December 2004 Caribbean Beach Resort October 2005 Marriott's Grande Vista May 2006 Marriott's Grande Vista September 2007 Wilderness Lodge

07-30-2005, 11:28 AM	#6
pumpkinfish Clothing Expert and Magic Giver of Dis Girl Club- Zeta Chapter Thinks she knows who the Tag Fairy is (WRONG!) Although, very cute, Tinkerbelle is an amateur! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the Beast's Castle :) aka SE Va Posts: 3,457	LOL BuddyGenie, It isn't that big of a deal But I am sure I will not be spelling out New Row Shell in a long time Just don't let it occur too often my friend. And then the "people taker" will take you for ever... __________________ July '84 Disneyland and Olympics August '92 Offsite for 1st trip to WDW* Thanksgiving '94 Offsite for 1st family trip* December '96 Offsite for Christmas/New Year's* September '01 Offsite for OUR 1st trip* September '03 Offsite for our 2nd trip* September '04 PoP for 1 night/offsite for rest of our 3rd trip* April '05 Our 1st complete onsite stay @ POFQ* October '05 POFQ* February '06 POR with the girls!* February '07 PP- Our first trip together to DL!!!* October '07 POFQ June '08 POP September '08 BC-CL Jan/Feb '09 BWI-CL (solo!) *1st trip WELCOME HOME! OKW/Poly Oct '09 The open road. The dusty highway. Come, I'll show you the world! Land! Sea! Excitement! For Joyce and Granny.

08-06-2005, 05:27 PM	#13
iluvcountry DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Getting Closer to WDW! Posts: 783	I have been zapped too. They said I was harassing someone when I was just getting a little upset that the guy didn't move. I didn't say anything bad or anything. I was telling him to double click the teleporter, move, and that stuff. I called for help, and they said to look at the VMK values. I did. According to that I didn't break any rules! And now I'm at risk of being banned. Anyone else have the same trouble as me? And if you have, HELP! __________________

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07-30-2005, 03:43 PM	#9
BuddyGenie Providing neat wishes since 1992 We all know that waterfowl hangs out with the WB characters Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a world of my own. Posts: 392	Um, is that an authentic warning? What is Ativan, and how does it suppress excitement?

07-30-2005, 08:35 PM	#12
BuddyGenie Providing neat wishes since 1992 We all know that waterfowl hangs out with the WB characters Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a world of my own. Posts: 392	I appreciate all the "Don't worry, be happy" messages when it comes to warnings, but if you look during a post I made in the "VMK cracking down on warnings" thread, you'll see how I feel about them. I mean, I've ignored the warnings I had gotten when I was paying for AOL, and now my mother is paying for AOL and not me, if you know what I mean. Since then, I've considered AOL "evil". You wouldn't want me to brand VMK, or anything on the web about Disney "evil", would you? That wouldn't be cool.

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