Yes, I've noticed that too. Some members feel free, since moderators couldn't watch every post they make there, and also there is no report button. I've got complains saying, some members are talking disgusting/vulgar/inappropriate. I've warned the member though, and seriously, I do not know how he acts right now, all I can do is ask good members there to look for me, and just tell me, if anything like that happen again. This chatbox feature is being abused, for sure. and yeah, the suprising thing is, it wasn't newbies who abuse this feature, i even saw talkers do too. [quote=dondon]This is only my suggestion (if its only possible) chatbox must filter all the bad words. example: fuck = *censored* bitch = *censored*[/quote] i agree with this, do not censor it, just, make the member unable to post it. And what is concerning, what if they say bad things using non-english language? This will be very complicated.

[quote=dondon]chatbox must filter all the bad words... we must not access 'friendsternewbie' rank[/quote] hey don, yeah that's exactly what my proposal is saying. I hope this will be spread and that admin could see this & take action. [quote=anne.24]what if they say bad things using non-english language?[/quote] that's true, that didn't cross my mind but that is one good aspect pointed out. Hopefully there is a report button that can be implemented in the page so if anything like that happens, any member could report such flaming or what not. Thank you guys for replying.

Agree something needs to be done but the last time something like this was happening over and over admin removed the chat box..maybe that is what it will take again to get members attention.

[quote=As cicatrizes]why not make the chatbox..ehrm, international? i mean, u can only post in english and not in tagalog/indo/malay[/quote] That was part of the earlier problem some members were offended, you might still find the topic just closed. I agree it should not be removed some members do love to chat Hopefully admin or the mods will have better solution

[quote=dondon]I think screenshot for now is not effective. They can fake it by the use of photoshop.[/quote] oh,i didnt think of that. why would someone waste so much time "photoshopping" screenshots. coz dats what i do when i reported to a moderator.,i just gave a print screen and translation of those words. coz a member here posted vulgar words but they're in tagalog., he was already warned i think. [quote=dondon]I agree to this, putting a rule there [/quote] yep., why not put a reminder on top of the chatbox "post in English language only" [quote=bobcbar]That was part of the earlier problem some members were offended, you might still find the topic just closed.[/quote] earlier problem?

[quote=As cicatrizes]oh,i didnt think of that. [b]why would someone waste so much time "photoshopping" screenshots.[/b] coz dats what i do when i reported to a moderator.,i just gave a print screen and translation of those words. coz a member here posted vulgar words but they're in tagalog., he was already warned i think.[/quote] i think it's just a precaution/scenario which don was pointing out because it's possible for someone to do that. It's silly but it's not impossible. However, screen shots are beneficial as proof for issues like these. & Elee is right, if chatbox are abused, don't u think they could ignore the policy "post in English language only"? besides they've got the general rules to follow, which they should have read before they registered. [quote=bobcbar]last time something like this was happening over and over admin removed the chat box[/quote] i just hope one of the proposal will be implemented, whichever admin finds best as a solution.

[quote=SakabatouSHINTA]i rather suggest to assign some moderators to moderate the chatbox rather than blocking newbies and filter bad words. apparently all newbies are affected on this problem.[/quote] then they must be active and become a talker if they badly wanna access chatbox. [quote=sugarstyx_x]& Elee is right, if chatbox are abused, don't u think they could ignore the policy "post in English language only"? besides they've got the general rules to follow, which they should have read before they registered.[/quote] hmmm~~~u got a point. Because they are a member of this forum,they must follow the rules implemented therein. If they violate the rules.,then they must be prepared for sanctions. judging from it.,ehrm.,if it cannot really be helped.,removal of that chatbox is a-okay with me.,

is there anyway to report them if all they do is spam? but it made me laugh. lmao

[quote=sugarstyx_x]& Elee is right, if chatbox are abused, don't u think they could ignore the policy "post in English language only"? besides they've got the general rules to follow, which they should have read before they registered.[/quote] i am not sure if forum rules are applicable to chat box... [quote=sugarstyx_x]Another thing, should chatbox also be limited in usage by newbies? cause apparently some are being abusive; or maybe just filter those words, if possible.[/quote] I agree on this: off-limits to newbies filtering of some words [quote=SakabatouSHINTA]i rather suggest to assign some moderators to moderate the chatbox rather than blocking newbies and filter bad words. apparently all newbies are affected on this problem.[/quote] posts in chat box are not permanent, unlike the posts on forum boards. even there are assigned MODs, they cannot monitor the messages. in that case, I agree with Dondon -> a report button would be fine. and Mabel -> report messages should be supported by a screen shot. [quote=SakabatouSHINTA]what a condition. better to remove the chatbox feature to lessen chaos.[/quote] chat box was once removed, and was requested back. Now that it's back, you want it to be removed again? We have to be grateful to Admin for giving us back the chat box. And now that we can see some of the "flaws", then, it's time for us to discuss the improvements that need to be done. (in fact, it was mentioned previously that suggestions to improve the chatbox are welcome). Removing the chat box is not a solution.

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