Infractions: A New Feature for our forum software.
Because our Private Investigators Forum has one of the best ratings in the world, we rarely see any members who violate the Forum Rules. They may at times commit infractions, but seldom do their mistakes arise to the level of violation. It is for this reason we have chosen not to use the Infraction Tool for members. Instead, we prefer a one-on-one correction between the Moderators and the members when the rules get overlooked by our members.
Our forum software is used by over 3-million other websites worldwide. Most of the other forums who allow anyone to register under phony names and with little accountability have experienced a free-for-all abuse between their own members. For this reason the Infraction System was upgraded in the latest version of the forum software. Fortunately, it was not developed for a forum such as ours - whose members register using their real names, drivers license, and real locations. It seems when folks have to write and author under their real name, they take a second look at what they will be accountable for before posting. Our members have voted overwhelming for the manner and policies we have implemented.
We also have the strongest and most defined Oath, Code of Ethics, Morals Clause, & Forum Rules for any forum of this type.
Click here for the current version:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?2914
You may also wish to review the following comprehensive training chapter:
http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/user_infractions