Featured Discussions - The Frugivore Diet

task tracker

2011-03-11T06:26:28.000Z

this thread will show specific tasks that require doing so people can volunteer for them.

if you are setting up a task always start the item as a reply to this original post with a clear, bolded heading beginning with TASK:

this way tasks won't get confused with other items.

also be sure to reply to a task in the correct place (and not as a reply to the original post for instance). we need to stay organized.

when a task is done, reply to it with a DONE!

let's keep things organized.

this discussion will be always kept as featured.

in friendship,

prad

bits and peaces

2011-02-18T08:19:51.000Z

this thread is a general one with tips and principles for peacekeepers.

feel free to contribute or discuss ideas here.

some bits:

1. the primary role of a peacekeeper is to help people post according to the forum guidelines, so make sure you have a good idea of these. you already have shown through your own posts that you do, because otherwise you wouldn't be here now - but go check them anyway.

2. you are welcome to use your judgment when dealing with a violation, but don't drag it out too long. remember you are doing this as a volunteer and you should consider your own time to be valuable. you are not obligated to provide a phd thesis as explanation to someone. there is nothing wrong with brevity because people here are supposed to have studied the guidelines. ednshell has demonstrated a good technique here:

http://www.30bananasaday.com/xn/detail/2684079:Comment:926583

note she italicizes the problem phrases and then issues the banana card (these are important because they let us track repeated offenders via the search engines).

simple and comprehensive.

(if you look around here, you'll see that there are banana-peels in production too).

3. you do not have to ever defend your decision to the offender on the thread. peacekeepers are not to be criticized in public. if your decision is questioned, please feel free to contact me and i'll take care of the matter. the horns aren't just for show you know!

4. all closures, deletions and suspensions are handled by admin. you never have to take responsibility or repercussions for these. if you feel something really needs to be done, let us know and it will be taken care of.

5. if you are ever criticized for participating in an orwellian society which implements totalitarian philosophies with draconian ruthlessness, you can enjoy the political discussion, or you can tell them to take up the matter with me. i'm no political scientist so i won't have the faintest idea as to what they are talking about - there is safety in complete ignorance.

6. under no circumstances are you to take any abuse of any sort from any member. if that happens, the matter will be dealt with very seriously. we maintain zero tolerance for mod-bashing here.

some peaces:

1. if you feel that your involvement in a dispute will turn the discussion into a positive light, by all means feel free to engage. very often the right words in the right places turn a potentially bad situation into a good one. see how freelee skillfully handled this situation:

http://www.30bananasaday.com/xn/detail/2684079:Comment:705236

2. by all means show up to assist another peacekeeper. the presence of two or more can make a huge difference in getting a discussion to stay civil. if a few gentle suggestions on proper netiquette draws fire, by all means tell the individual that their conduct is not acceptable and if necessary, issue a banana-card.

3. when a problem develops, it is generally a good idea to start a thread here (you can see several of them already) and the matter can be discussed between us. sometimes good approaches develop as a result.

4. never feel you have to 'save' someone. that's not your job. however, if you feel you can help an individual embrace proper decorum as per guidelines, you certainly have the freedom to do so.

5. make sure you have your settings checked to receive emails, specifically:

A message from one of my groups

A message sent to multiple recipients

so you can receive emails sent out to members of this group. it is important for peacekeepers to be aware of the activities we are involved in.

also, make sure you are following new discussions (click view all and follow towards the bottom of the page).

in conclusion, our role is to ensure that 30bad runs smoothly and is a productive environment for everyone who has chosen to be part of this community. your efforts to this effect are greatly appreciated!

update 1: the evolving role of the peacekeeper

we've been running very smoothly over the past several weeks. a few individuals have been turfed, but some of them have wanted to return and have done so quite graciously. what is more important, our community has responded to requests for assistance in an admirable way (see good sample discussions). several new initiatives have also been started (lfrv advocacies, a science category to name two).

which brings us to the main point of this update.

as our strength and influence grows in the community, it is important that we get a clear definition of what a peacekeeper really is. we may have been somewhat hardnosed when we got this show on the road (there was cleanup to be done for sure), but peacekeepers are not the police force. neither are they politicians. your role is to show leadership through your actions and by your presence.

so our job becomes more to contribute solutions rather than eliminate problems. we show the way with our hands than expedite the way out with the feet. :D

the idea is encapsulated in the banana-peel animation which i'll copy here:

in friendship,

prad

10 Banana Cards

2011-02-02T21:25:11.000Z

Ok, so I went ahead and made the top 10 "Banana Cards" that I think we will need if we are going to be using this idea that Ednshell and Pradtf came up with for warning people who violate the rules. I started a seperate thread for this since I get the feeling that these will get edited quite a bit over time and it would be good to have easy access to them. Please post ANY ideas that you have for wording changes or any other ideas that come to mind and I'll edit them ASAP...

Offense 1 - Calorie Restriction / Calorie Counting Is Meaningless Talk

Offense 2 - Cooked Food Talk

Offense 3 - Drug & Alcohol Talk

Offense 4 - Fat Percentages Higher Than 10% Talk

Offense 5 - Fighting Between Members

Offense 6 - Pictures & Videos That Are Inappropriate or Irrelevant Here

Offense 7 - Salt, Spices, Stimulants, Supplements, Super Foods, & S*** like that

Offense 8 - Swearing

Offense 9 - Vegan Diets Aren't Healthy Talk

Offense 10 - Water Is In Fruits & Vegetables So We Don't Need To Drink Water Talk

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Offense 1 - Calorie Restriction / Calorie Counting Is Meaningless Talk
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday which recommends a minimum of 3,000 calories a day for men and a minimum of 2,500 calories a day for women. We have rules here about recommending less calories than this or recommending that other members don't need to count calories and you agreed to our rules on this matter when you signed up to be a member here. Below is a link to our policy on this if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/notes/This_is_how_we_do_things_here_on...

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 2 - Cooked Food Talk
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday which is a "RAW FOOD" forum and we have a policy here about the discussion of cooked foods and you agreed to it when you signed up to be a member here. Below is a link to our policy on this if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/30bads-policy-on-procooked

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 3 - Drugs & Alcohol Talk
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday and we have a strict policy here regarding posts about drugs, alcohol, and other harmful and addicting substances. You agreed to our policy on this when you signed up to be a member here. Below is a link to the policy if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/please-read-our-forum

We will not tolerate any discussions that center around the use of drugs, recreational or otherwise. Failure to abide by these rules can result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 4 - Fat Percentages Higher Than 10% Talk
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday which is a "LOW FAT" raw vegan forum and we do not allow posts here that recommed a diet higher than 10% fat. You agreed to our policy on this matter when you signed up to be a member here and below is a link to this policy if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/please-read-our-forum

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 5 - Fighting Between Members
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday and we have a strict policy on treating all of the other members here with respect. You agreed to our rules on this when you signed up to be a member here and we fully expect EVERYONE to live up to our rules on this matter. Below is a link to our rules on this if you need to re-read them...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/please-read-our-forum

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so will result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 6 - Pictures & Videos That Are Inappropriate

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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday and that certain pictures and videos are not allowed here. Below is a link to our policy on this that you agreed to when you signed up to be a member here if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/notes/Ingredients_and_photos_not_suppo...

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 7 - Salt, Spices, Stimulants, Supplements, Super Foods, etc...
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday which focuses on a diet based on whole, fresh, ripe, raw, organic fruits and vegetables and ingredients that don't meet this criteria are not to be promoted or encouraged here. You agreed to our rules on this matter when you signed up to be a member here and below is a link to our rules on this if you need to re-read them...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/notes/Ingredients_and_photos_not_suppo...

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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Offense 8 - Swearing
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday and we have a policy on swearing that you agreed to when you signed up to be a member here. Below is a link to our policy on this if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/notes/Please_keep_all_swearing_to_the_...

Please follow our rules about this in the future and keep it in The Steam Room. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank You :)
The Peacekeepers

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Offense 9 - Vegan Diet Bashing or Questioning
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday which is a low fat raw VEGAN forum. We do not allow the the use or promotion of any foods that are not vegan here and you agreed to our rules on this matter when you signed up to become a member here. Below is a link to our official policy on this if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday.

Thank You :)
The Peacekeepers

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Offense 10 - Water Is In Fruits & Vegetables So We Don't Need To Drink It Talk
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BANANA-CARD

This is a reminder that you are on 30bananasaday and that recommending that others restrict their water intake is not supported here. This advice is not only unproductive but dangerous to the health of our members. You agreed to follow our rules on this issue when you signed up to be a member here and below is a link to the our policy on this if you need to re-read it...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Please follow our rules about this in the future. Failure to do so could result in your removal from 30bananasaday as explained below...

http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/take-it-somewhere-else

Thank you :)

The Peacekeepers

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