[question] regarding Mod Impersonation

[Cornupication]

I'm aware that impersonating a moderator is an actionable offense by use of the red warn text. My question is - does that rule extend to forum signatures as well as forum posts?

I'm asking, because of the forum signature of [urlhttp://forum.nationstates.net/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=615693]this[/url] user.

[Reploid Productions]

He's not actually using the warn code itself, and in the context of the sig in question, it's pretty clear he's making a joke about himself, rather than anything actually trying to pose as anything official.

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well. The actual *** warn code *** is specifically designed so that it is impossible to completely imitate using any combination of other BBcodes, since the warn code adds that black box around it, as well as changing the display font- outside of the warn code, there is no other way to make that border (table tags don't display the same way, so you can't use a table to get the same outline effect,) or to change the display font.

But yeah, the actual warn tag itself is still prohibited in sigs, too.

[Economa Incorporated]

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=356758

This would count though, correct?

[District XIV]

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well.

Then what was this about?:

Player Has Been Secretly Deleted IRL

Let's not use Mod Text emulation even as a joke, please.

[Reploid Productions]

Going from the context and lack of any official mod action taken or noted, just a caution against taking it too far.

[Geanna]

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well.

Then what was this about?:

Let's not use Mod Text emulation even as a joke, please.

-- My use of it was initiated as joke - and not personally recommended to be emulated or repeated again as you are playing with fire.
I'm lucky to only have gotten away with a small burn - Fris has a tendency to use flammenwerfers on me

Moral of the Story: Don't use text emulating mod warn tags

[Frisbeeteria]

Then what was this about?:

Fris is a big meanie. I thought everyone understood that.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

http://forum.nationstates.net/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=356758

This would count though, correct?

Just checking, since I'm not seeing an answer for his question in here anywhere. This looks a lot more like the actual code, is this not allowed?

And I'm sure Fris is a volunteer who has to deal with tons of crap in here everyday, leading to a few snarky words and overreactions to things now and then. Maybe Fris could use a bubble-bath, a nice glass of red, and a night off?

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

Then what was this about?:

Fris is a big meanie. I thought everyone understood that.

My signature writes it clear and boldly that you can be a abrasive asshole

Though it does allow for a non-moderator response, it could allow for a moderation impersonation given the context, right?

[Frisbeeteria]

Just checking, since I'm not seeing an answer for his question in here anywhere. This looks a lot more like the actual code, is this not allowed?

Missed your post.

Yes, it was using the actual code. It was reported in the Sigs megathread, and had already been removed) and *** warned *** by the time I got to this thread.

Maybe Fris could use a bubble-bath, a nice glass of red, and a night off?

I'd be happier if certain DOS players weren't so adamant about showing their ass every night or two. Not a fan of bubble baths, either.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

Missed your post.

Yes, it was using the actual code. It was reported in the Sigs megathread, and had already been removed) and *** warned *** by the time I got to this thread.

Maybe Fris could use a bubble-bath, a nice glass of red, and a night off?

I'd be happier if certain DOS players weren't so adamant about showing their ass every night or two. Not a fan of bubble baths, either.

(at the risk of getting warned for chatting )

Hey, we try to report them quickly (if I may pop a quick question in off-topic, what drop down menu item is best? Report a spammer? WA cheater? Other?) It's not like anyone I know of is asking for it.

Any they're not for everyone It was meant in more of a metaphorical sense, anyways.... Could say a gourmet cream soda and a good book, or whatever does happen to suit your fancy

[Frisbeeteria]

what drop down menu item is best? Report a spammer? WA cheater? Other?)

I don't know why we still have the drop list. It's entirely irrelevant. Everything goes into one big bin.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

what drop down menu item is best? Report a spammer? WA cheater? Other?)

I don't know why we still have the drop list. It's entirely irrelevant. Everything goes into one big bin.

And it only covers a small handful of things too! I rarely file A GHR without wondering what the fudge to tag it as... I wondered if it just gave it some kind of a heading for you to look at, but figured a properly filled in custom field would be more productive if so, and a poor one not much worse then just..."other"

[Frisbeeteria]

I wondered if it just gave it some kind of a heading for you to look at

Nope. Just a table entry we routinely ignore.

[Ever-Wandering Souls]

Guess I won;t worry about it so much in future, until such time as it's revamped

I guess I should leave this admitted threadjack well enough alone now. Thanks for the info, and have a good night/day/morning/evening!

[Geanna]

Then what was this about?:

Fris is a big meanie. I thought everyone understood that.

Fris is a cuddle-bunny who needs some love and relaxation at the end of the day. Lol

[The Blaatschapen]

He's not actually using the warn code itself, and in the context of the sig in question, it's pretty clear he's making a joke about himself, rather than anything actually trying to pose as anything official.

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well. The actual *** warn code *** is specifically designed so that it is impossible to completely imitate using any combination of other BBcodes, since the warn code adds that black box around it, as well as changing the display font- outside of the warn code, there is no other way to make that border (table tags don't display the same way, so you can't use a table to get the same outline effect,) or to change the display font.

But yeah, the actual warn tag itself is still prohibited in sigs, too.

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** is not white in the Dark theme. The actual *** warn code *** is. So that's another noticeable difference.

[Frisbeeteria]

The actual *** warn code *** is. So that's another noticeable difference.

*** Warned *** for moderator imper ... oh, it's you. Nevermind.

[Manisdog]

He's not actually using the warn code itself, and in the context of the sig in question, it's pretty clear he's making a joke about himself, rather than anything actually trying to pose as anything official.

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well. The actual *** warn code *** is specifically designed so that it is impossible to completely imitate using any combination of other BBcodes, since the warn code adds that black box around it, as well as changing the display font- outside of the warn code, there is no other way to make that border (table tags don't display the same way, so you can't use a table to get the same outline effect,) or to change the display font.

But yeah, the actual warn tag itself is still prohibited in sigs, too.

just seeing that the color=#FFFFFF is the sign for the mod code, how would it be impossible to impersonate ?

Why are some moderators blue and some red and some light green ?

[Geanna]

He's not actually using the warn code itself, and in the context of the sig in question, it's pretty clear he's making a joke about himself, rather than anything actually trying to pose as anything official.

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well. The actual *** warn code *** is specifically designed so that it is impossible to completely imitate using any combination of other BBcodes, since the warn code adds that black box around it, as well as changing the display font- outside of the warn code, there is no other way to make that border (table tags don't display the same way, so you can't use a table to get the same outline effect,) or to change the display font.

But yeah, the actual warn tag itself is still prohibited in sigs, too.

just seeing that the color=#FFFFFF is the sign for the mod code, how would it be impossible to impersonate ?

Why are some moderators blue and some red and some light green ?

Administrators are purple: memberlist.php?mode=group&g=5

Global Moderators are red: memberlist.php?mode=group&g=4

Roleplay Mentors are green but they are not apart of the Moderation team: memberlist.php?mode=group&g=12

Senior Mods are Blue: memberlist.php?mode=group&g=8

There's some cross-over but that is self explanatory.

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In regards to the Moderation Warning Tags used - you could attempt to impersonate it using a red background and white-lettering - but there's still a stark difference between the two. Moderation Tags are thicker, have a black outline, and a bit larger and bold text. (See above)

[Northwest Slobovia]

He's not actually using the warn code itself, and in the context of the sig in question, it's pretty clear he's making a joke about himself, rather than anything actually trying to pose as anything official.

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[b][color=#FFFFFF][background=red]*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks ***[/background][/color][/b]

isn't against the rules; that only crosses into mod impersonation if the contents are trying to pose as a mod as well. The actual

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[warn]warn code[/warn]

is specifically designed so that it is impossible to completely imitate using any combination of other BBcodes, since the warn code adds that black box around it, as well as changing the display font- outside of the warn code, there is no other way to make that border (table tags don't display the same way, so you can't use a table to get the same outline effect,) or to change the display font.

But yeah, the actual warn tag itself is still prohibited in sigs, too.

just seeing that the color=#FFFFFF is the sign for the mod code, how would it be impossible to impersonate ?

It's not. I've marked up Reppy's message to show the actual code involved: to get exactly effect of

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[warn][/warn]

, you need to use that tag. And then the moderators will spank you.

[Geanna]

just seeing that the color=#FFFFFF is the sign for the mod code, how would it be impossible to impersonate ?

It's not. I've marked up Reppy's message to show the actual code involved: to get exactly effect of

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[warn][/warn]

, you need to use that tag. And then the moderators will spank you.

I think we all know what happens if you use that tag without being a Moderator...

[Buyan]

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** is not white in the Dark theme. The actual *** warn code *** is. So that's another noticeable difference.

My apologies if it has been mentioned before, but, using dark theme, both texts appear in white to me. Just as an fyi.

[The Blaatschapen]

*** White, bold text on a red background, even with the asterisks *** is not white in the Dark theme. The actual *** warn code *** is. So that's another noticeable difference.

My apologies if it has been mentioned before, but, using dark theme, both texts appear in white to me. Just as an fyi.

Strange, it doesn't for me. In at least three different devices (Linux/iceweasel, Windows/firefox, Android/Chrome).

Do you use any plugins like NS++?

[Buyan]

Not on this device - I should check on my laptop. But using Explorer on Windows, for what it's worth.