# CarnalK suspension **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [June 7, 2005, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242 "2005-06-07T01:48:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/1 "2005-06-07T01:48:00Z")
**CarnalK** has been suspended from posting for 30 days. His behavior did not improve after receiving four warnings within a brief period: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6015254&postcount=16](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6015254&postcount=16) [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6211570&postcount=114](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6211570&postcount=114) [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6231680&postcount=84](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6231680&postcount=84) [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6232069&postcount=26](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6232069&postcount=26) Previous warnings exist as well. A review of his recent posting history revealed a nearly exclusive focus on criticizing the board and/or other posters. This decision was reached after review by both moderators and administrators. **CarnalK** was advised by e-mail, along with a final warning that his behavior must not continue when he allowed to post again. TVeblen for the SDMB ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/2 "2005-06-07T02:14:36Z")
Well, I commend you all for attempting a modification of the policy to include a broader range of options (I am assuming that this reflects such a move) in addition to banning. I hope that it works out well for both the members and administration. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/3 "2005-06-07T02:24:58Z")
I’m pleased to see a suspension being used. I hope he takes the opportunity to think. Might I also suggest that the title read SUSPENDED rather than BANNED? ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/4 "2005-06-07T02:25:29Z")
Worked pretty much for me. I even reupped. But then I only criticized _him whose name must not be spoken_. ---
**Author:** ![Good\_Egg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/96bed5/32.png) [@Good\_Egg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Good_Egg)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/5 "2005-06-07T02:27:12Z")
What causes some posters to be suspended and others banned? ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/6 "2005-06-07T02:39:42Z")
> [@Good Egg](#): > > What causes some posters to be suspended and others banned? Suspension is new. My guess, and it is only a wild guess, is that suspension will be applied to those posters who appear to have redeemable qualities. ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/7 "2005-06-07T02:47:18Z")
> [@This Year's Model](#): > > I’m pleased to see a suspension being used. I hope he takes the opportunity to think. Might I also suggest that the title read SUSPENDED rather than BANNED? The idea was suggested by posters, was endorsed fairly universally and struck the staff as reasonable as well. We’re still tightening the nuts and checking the bolts, and the ‘suspended’ title is one of them. Agreed, it’s not really accurate so we’re working on it. Veb ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/8 "2005-06-07T03:09:09Z")
I think I have now put “Suspended” as his title. > [@Good Egg](#): > > What causes some posters to be suspended and others banned? This is the first time we’re trying a suspension. Basically, it will happen if we think the poster will see the error of his/her ways with a brief “time out.” ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/9 "2005-06-07T03:23:36Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > I think I have now put “Suspended” as his title. > > This is the first time we’re trying a suspension. Basically, it will happen if we think the poster will see the error of his/her ways with a brief “time out.” **Esprix** was suspended by **Lynn** for Joke Pitting. But, I don’t remember what his member title said during that time, whether BANNED or SUSPENDED. ---
**Author:** ![Scissorjack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c67d28/32.png) [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/10 "2005-06-07T03:37:48Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > I think I have now put “Suspended” as his title. Can you please put “Suspender” as yours? I like suspenders. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/11 "2005-06-07T03:54:47Z")
Excellent decision to allow for alternatives to complete bannings! ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/12 "2005-06-07T04:58:38Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > Worked pretty much for me. I even reupped. > > But then I only criticized _him whose name must not be spoken_. Voldemort? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/13 "2005-06-07T16:23:22Z")
Dare I say \*\*CarnalK[b/] has been suspended for being unlawful? ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/14 "2005-06-07T16:31:24Z")
> [@NoClueBoy](#): > > **Esprix** was suspended by **Lynn** for Joke Pitting. But, I don’t remember what his member title said during that time, whether BANNED or SUSPENDED. Asshat? We had one a few years ago for about fifteen minutes. I hear somebody got a screenshot, but I never saw it. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/15 "2005-06-07T17:08:32Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > Dare I say **CarnalK** has been suspended for being unlawful? Only if he had knowledge. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/16 "2005-06-07T18:38:21Z")
> [@elmwood](#): > > Only if he had knowledge. I’m assuming that’s what the **K** is for. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/17 "2005-06-07T18:44:37Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Asshat? We had one a few years ago for about fifteen minutes. I hear somebody got a screenshot, but I never saw it. I can’t recall. **Concrete** , or one of his socks, had TOO STUPID FOR WORDS. [2sexyformycomputer](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=41390) [A tribute](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=4956449&postcount=22) ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/18 "2005-06-07T18:46:23Z")
> [@C K Dexter Haven](#): > > I think I have now put “Suspended” as his title. Personally, I think “Hanging by a Thread” would have more pizzazz. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/19 "2005-06-07T18:51:18Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Asshat? We had one a few years ago for about fifteen minutes. I hear somebody got a screenshot, but I never saw it. It was **Otto**. **Lynn** got in trouble for it. ---
**Author:** ![Kaotic\_Newtral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@Kaotic\_Newtral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaotic_Newtral)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2005, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242/20 "2005-06-09T04:23:00Z")
Holy Crap! This is the best change I’ve ever seen to the boards! The suspension idea is awesome…I applaud the folks who run this place. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carnalk-suspension/307242.md?page=2)