# "Some blacks are just dumb and enjoy killing each other" - no warning issued, Tom? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 13, 2018, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-blacks-are-just-dumb-and-enjoy-killing-each-other-no-warning-issued-tom/819511 "2018-08-13T08:18:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 177
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-blacks-are-just-dumb-and-enjoy-killing-each-other-no-warning-issued-tom/819511/177 "2018-08-16T20:07:42Z")
> [@Bone](#): > > The record exists, though informally. This discussion, as well as mod loop discussion, ensures that aspect. > > It’s not a real constraint, but a logical one. If someone trolls from the get go, we ban them. If the assessment is made that someone is trolling and a warning is given, I’d be hard pressed to not execute a ban. For what reason would we not ban? Anyways, like I said, I read the post and re-read it because it gave me pause in how jarring it was, but I think it’s clear what the thought process was. I’ve just read the thread through from beginning to end, and the moderator thinking on this matter is, quite frankly, risible in its level of analysis and consistency. I’m not sure an insta-ban was necessary, but I simply don’t understand why that post didn’t get a warning. Every argument offered in defense of the moderation here just seems like sophistry. Perhaps the most mind-boggling is **tomndebb** ’s hilarious effort to equate racial supremacism with political ideology. There seems to be some sort of belief that you can’t give the guy a warning for trolling, because then you’d have to ban him, or something. At least, that’s what you imply here when you say that " If the assessment is made that someone is trolling and a warning is given, I’d be hard pressed to not execute a ban. For what reason would we not ban?" This seems to strongly suggest that trolling is worthy of banning, but not a warning. And yet there have been dozens of warnings on this board for trolling. Want some examples? > [@Spice Weasel](#): > > After discussion with other moderators, you are being given an official warning for trolling. This is your third warning since October (though one was retracted.) I’d advise you think very seriously about future posts before you make them. > > Do not start another thread on this topic again. > > Thread closed (again.) [Link](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=20753463) (because thread was closed, so no quote function) > [@DACA/Dreamer hypothetical (would you take a "fugitive" Dreamer into your home?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daca-dreamer-hypothetical-would-you-take-a-fugitive-dreamer-into-your-home/795595/149): > > If this was supposed to be a joke, it’s a very, very poor attempt at one. And if it wasn’t supposed to be a joke… > > Either way, warning issued for trolling. > [@Why do police not show up in court for traffic cases?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-police-not-show-up-in-court-for-traffic-cases/810490/34): > > **Moderator Warning** > > **jtur88** , professional jabs are not permitted in General Questions. In addition, this is nasty enough to constitute trolling. This is an official warning. Do not do this again. > > Colibri > General Questions Moderator > [@In My Humble Opinion, Trump has made even children into racist scumbags.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-my-humble-opinion-trump-has-made-even-children-into-racist-scumbags/813831/191): > > [Moderating] > The problem you got here, **Clothahump** , is that you’ve [previously admitted to trolling on this precise point](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=19946433), and [were suspended for it](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=817278&highlight). > > So, this is a warning for trolling. Again. We’ll be discussing your posting privileges in the mod loop. > [/Moderating] > [@Run through the jungle: CA primaries tomorrow (6/5)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/run-through-the-jungle-ca-primaries-tomorrow-6-5/815409/10): > > This is a warning for being a jerk, but it could easily have been for trolling. Typically we allow derogatory comments or insults to off board persons, and even moreso in the Pit. This isn’t however, free reign to unleash uncreative and pedestrian misogyny. Seriously, calling her a “Ho”? Are you 12 years old. Knock that shit off. > > [/moderating] > [@What event might cause a "temporary" use of martial law by the US Federal Government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-event-might-cause-a-temporary-use-of-martial-law-by-the-us-federal-government/819034/35): > > **Moderator Warning** > > **Jasmine** , you’ve been noted and warned for political potshots before so you know this is against the rules. And the last sentence is basically trolling. This is an official warning. If you continue this behavior, you will find your posting privileges under review. > > Colibri > General Questions Moderator > [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#): > > This is an official warning for trolling. Do not do this again in ATMB. [Link](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=21011072) And as you said yourself, barely a month ago: > [@Bone](#): > > As an FYI, as far as using the warning more than once in a blue moon - warnings for trolling are the 4th most issued warning on the boards, though by a distant margin. [Link](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=21079437#post21079437) This whole situation reflects pretty poorly on the Board and its moderators. And LOL at the “But there are anti-white racists too!!!” crowd. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-blacks-are-just-dumb-and-enjoy-killing-each-other-no-warning-issued-tom/819511)._