topic Why can't I report someone? in Q Talk

Why can't I report someone?

happygolfcartrider — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:02:34 GMT

When I try to report someone the screen goes to another color and will not let me report, what is happening?

Re: Why can't I report someone?

sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 05:07:24 GMT

I'd sure like to report someone............

Re: Why can't I report someone?

debic — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 12:14:08 GMT

Too good of a pop up blocker maybe? A little window pops up for me and asks if I'm sure I want to report it.

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stevieb — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 13:02:23 GMT

On 6/1/2014 debc said:
Too good of a pop up blocker maybe? A little window pops up for me and asks if I'm sure I want to report it.

That's my experience as well, though I've almost never used the feature.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

happygolfcartrider — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 13:10:16 GMT

Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. Weird.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

suzyQ3 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:08:36 GMT

In general, I don't really get the concern about reporting people or about getting one's thread deleted or other forum stuff. This is a message board. Post your replies. Don't fret over every single perceived offense. If someone truly bothers you, put the person on "ignore."

I report occasionally, but I limit it to what I think are egregious breaches of the community standards -- racist or other type slurs or remarks.

Unfortunately, I think too many posters use the "report abuse" button as part of their personal battles or grudgefests here. No doubt that a perfectly legitimate post is often deleted by a tired webbie.

BTW, here's something to keep in mind. It's one of the Community Standards:

REPORTING ABUSE: A Community participant's excessive use of the ''Report Abuse'' function to report other Community participants without cause may result in the participant being banned from further participation in the QVC Community.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

stevieb — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:51:23 GMT

I agree. It seems that too often the whole reporting thing is used as part of a power struggle or to seek vengeance against someone who has dared to have a very different opinion from one's own or an equally as strong opinion that doesn't jibe with one's own beliefs or attitudes. It also seems some folks go out of their way to seek these difference of opinion, which are invariably to be found, and once found practically mess themselves in their zeal to hit the report button. Really... there isn't much said on these boards that warrants the level of emotional investment some seem to put into it.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

a WEN Angel — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 23:25:30 GMT

golfcartrider- make sure you are logged in - otherwise the option will not work {same as the ignore option}

Re: Why can't I report someone?

katiescarlett — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:06:16 GMT

On 6/1/2014 stevieb said:
I agree. It seems that too often the whole reporting thing is used as part of a power struggle or to seek vengeance against someone who has dared to have a very different opinion from one's own or an equally as strong opinion that doesn't jibe with one's on beliefs or attitudes. It also seems some folks go out of their way to seek these difference of opinion, which are invariably to be found, and once found practically mess themselves in their zeal to hit the report button. Really... there isn't much said on these boards that warrants the level of emotional investment some seem to put into it.

Well said, stevieb. People should be reported for egregious comments as suggested by SuzyQ3, comments that are racist, slurs, etc., not because you say you don't like an item that has a dedicated following. It becomes a way for others to control the boards and strike back at a poster who does not have the same emotional feeling about a product.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

stevieb — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:19:40 GMT

On 6/1/2014 katiescarlett said:
On 6/1/2014 stevieb said:
I agree. It seems that too often the whole reporting thing is used as part of a power struggle or to seek vengeance against someone who has dared to have a very different opinion from one's own or an equally as strong opinion that doesn't jibe with one's on beliefs or attitudes. It also seems some folks go out of their way to seek these difference of opinion, which are invariably to be found, and once found practically mess themselves in their zeal to hit the report button. Really... there isn't much said on these boards that warrants the level of emotional investment some seem to put into it.

Well said, stevieb. People should be reported for egregious comments as suggested by SuzyQ3, comments that are racist, slurs, etc., not because you say you don't like an item that has a dedicated following. It becomes a way for others to control the boards and strike back at a poster who does not have the same emotional feeling about a product.

KS, this whole 'reporting' issue could very well become quite a battleground for certain factions and could prove to be a very, very challenging process of resolution for QVC. They need to tread lightly and avoid the appearance of 'taking sides' or otherwise risk seriously alienating core customers, which I don't think they want to do. Of course, this could ultimately prove to be a tempest in a teapot, but if not, the Q could be put in the position of radically changing the boards as we know them...

Re: Why can't I report someone?

maryebrown_1 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:53:23 GMT

On 6/1/2014 suzyQ3 said:
In general, I don't really get the concern about reporting people or about getting one's thread deleted or other forum stuff. This is a message board. Post your replies. Don't fret over every single perceived offense. If someone truly bothers you, put the person on "ignore."

I report occasionally, but I limit it to what I think are egregious breaches of the community standards -- racist or other type slurs or remarks.

Unfortunately, I think too many posters use the "report abuse" button as part of their personal battles or grudgefests here. No doubt that a perfectly legitimate post is often deleted by a tired webbie.

BTW, here's something to keep in mind. It's one of the Community Standards:

REPORTING ABUSE: A Community participant's excessive use of the ''Report Abuse'' function to report other Community participants without cause may result in the participant being banned from further participation in the QVC Community.

SuzyQ, thanks for posting that! There are a lot of pot stirrers who use that button, get banned, and come back with another nic (and they shouldn't).

Re: Why can't I report someone?

brewhaha — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 04:30:04 GMT

On 6/1/2014 suzyQ3 said:
In general, I don't really get the concern about reporting people or about getting one's thread deleted or other forum stuff. This is a message board. Post your replies. Don't fret over every single perceived offense. If someone truly bothers you, put the person on "ignore."

I report occasionally, but I limit it to what I think are egregious breaches of the community standards -- racist or other type slurs or remarks.

Unfortunately, I think too many posters use the "report abuse" button as part of their personal battles or grudgefests here. No doubt that a perfectly legitimate post is often deleted by a tired webbie.

BTW, here's something to keep in mind. It's one of the Community Standards:

REPORTING ABUSE: A Community participant's excessive use of the ''Report Abuse'' function to report other Community participants without cause may result in the participant being banned from further participation in the QVC Community.

I couldn't have articulated it better.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

debic — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:51:14 GMT

I'm sure people report a lot of reduculous stuff. I've probably reported 3 or 4 posts since I've been on. Mostly if I think someone is nasty I put them on ignore.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

katiescarlett — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:27:08 GMT

On 6/2/2014 debc said:
I'm sure people report a lot of reduculous stuff. I've probably reported 3 or 4 posts since I've been on. Mostly if I think someone is nasty I put them on ignore.

Exactly, ignore them. If you don't like someone's opinion - and that is exactly what it is, an opinion, ignore them - reporting them is not appropriate.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

CalminHeart — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:17:44 GMT

On 6/2/2014 katiescarlett said:
On 6/2/2014 debc said:
I'm sure people report a lot of reduculous stuff. I've probably reported 3 or 4 posts since I've been on. Mostly if I think someone is nasty I put them on ignore.

Exactly, ignore them. If you don't like someone's opinion - and that is exactly what it is, an opinion, ignore them - reporting them is not appropriate.

Amen katie!

The only time reporting a poster is appropriate is if they have physically threatened you or are stalking you outside of these forums. Otherwise, if you don't like their opinions, 'ignore' them. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, even those with whom we disagree or those we don't like.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

Clover29 — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:42:47 GMT

I report spam (when someone with a brand new nic posts a URL to a company selling something). I mostly ignore the kiddies and their name calling. The report button works fine for me.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:07:47 GMT

We're grown ups ... and we're supposed to be able to either get along or just ignore each other.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

happygolfcartrider — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:56:25 GMT

I use the report feature is someone is obnoxiously rude and condescending. And of course if they are downright mean. There is no reason for anyone to be ugly to others just because they may not agree with a statement or a thread. Some posters need to take a deep breath and think before they post. Chastising someone for an opinion is just not right.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

suzyQ3 — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:09:41 GMT

On 6/5/2014 golfcartrider said:
I use the report feature is someone is obnoxiously rude and condescending. And of course if they are downright mean. There is no reason for anyone to be ugly to others just because they may not agree with a statement or a thread. Some posters need to take a deep breath and think before they post. Chastising someone for an opinion is just not right.

The words I bolded in your post are subjective adjectives. What might be rude or condescending (or ""chastising"") to one person might be informative for another. It is quite simply an inappropriate use of the ""report abuse"" feature.

We all have to put up with comments on a message board which we may not like or with which we may not agree. I can't even begin to fathom reporting such posts. QVC's answer for you is the ""ignore"" button. It's there for you to use when you don't wish to see a person's posts.

You risk being banned if you use of the ""report abuse"" button every time your feelings are hurt by something or you feel insulted in some way.

Re: Why can't I report someone?

happygolfcartrider — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 03:06:26 GMT

On 6/5/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 6/5/2014 golfcartrider said:
I use the report feature is someone is obnoxiously rude and condescending. And of course if they are downright mean. There is no reason for anyone to be ugly to others just because they may not agree with a statement or a thread. Some posters need to take a deep breath and think before they post. Chastising someone for an opinion is just not right.

The words I bolded in your post are subjective adjectives. What might be rude or condescending (or ""chastising"") to one person might be informative for another. It is quite simply an inappropriate use of the ""report abuse"" feature.

We all have to put up with comments on a message board which we may not like or with which we may not agree. I can't even begin to fathom reporting such posts. QVC's answer for you is the ""ignore"" button. It's there for you to use when you don't wish to see a person's posts.

You risk being banned if you use of the ""report abuse"" button every time your feelings are hurt by something or you feel insulted in some way.

Touche!