Who isn't in bed with Knowinservers nowadays.

[sniffdog]

I see more moderators getting bought by Knowin servers. First it was 'MrPeanut420' and now I see that also 'Deleted' has a paid banner in his signature. And Knowinservers also advertises now in the header.

Last week, after I made a complaint to MrPeanut420 about Knowin servers' behavior I was immediately banned by him with as reason 'stop trolling and pissing people off'.

As I understand (if justified) first an infraction (I had only expired ones) would be given before a ban takes place.

Moreover, I really doubt moderators can be impartial if they are being paid by users like Knowin servers either in monetary or material rewards.

What do you think? Should moderators be allowed to accept payments in order to keep critics at bay?

sniffdog Reviewed by sniffdog on 21st Aug 2010. Who isn't in bed with Knowinservers nowadays. I see more moderators getting bought by Knowin servers. First it was 'MrPeanut420' and now I see that also 'Deleted' has a paid banner in his signature. And Knowinservers also advertises now in the header. Last week, after I made a complaint to MrPeanut420 about Knowin servers' behavior I was immediately banned by him with as reason 'stop trolling and pissing people off'. As I understand (if justified) first an infraction (I had only expired ones) would be given before a ban takes place. Rating: 5

[CM]

Having a paid sig isn't a problem. The ban you received probably was. You should've worked up to it (with infractions) and then received the ban. But bottom line is, paid sigs <> your ban.

[masterbator]

sure, mods need income too..
would be unfair if it's not allowed.

[AndreasB]

I think they should be allowed to do that, however it should not affect their ability to moderate this forum fair and correctly.

[Raptile]

Lets wait and see how long this thread stays open?
I'd say 10 minutes at max.

[sniffdog]

Being paid is not the problem. Being able to be impartial. That's what I wonder.

There is a big danger that a moderator being paid by a commercial provider protects his buddies and bans without following the correct procedure just to shut critics up.

And, Cybermind, isn't it a coincidence that I complained about Knowin servers to his buddy and got banned right away, while in fact Knowin servers flamed me repeatedly.

The ban was obviously not fair and not in line with the procedures. Furhermore, I remembered a not too distant thread in where it was made clear that MrPeanut420 was a not too excellent moderator. But he's still here. Why does the KWWH admin listen to his 'subjects'?

If this thread is being closed down prematurely, then more proof has been provided.

[0ccul7]

thats some pure business

[SuicidalMedia]

Get used to it. Shit like that happens all the time here.

[wf?9]

I dont find anything wrong in selling sig space but yeah if they r being partial to tht company then it would be unfair.

A warning shld b first b4 infraction. Last tym el_j asked, I suggested the same. I guess u shld contact Hyperz(den el_j if necessary) regarding this

P.S. I miss jayfella

[Daniel]

Shouldn't be allowed, admins has to take some actions if this is true imho.