Currently, scammer accusations has an approved list of helpers so that cases can be resolved more quickly by sorting through the information.

As anyone knows who's had the misfortune of being to the S/A section (I've had to make two threads over there ), only the accuser, the accused, mediators, trusted, and helpers can post.

However, some people will feel the need to step in and vouch/post more proof/try and help/etc. causing spam within the thread.

I've noticed on a few occasions (don't want to link to any specific thread) that someone who is NOT an approved helper flame an approved helper because the helper tells them to cut the spam, without realizing they are allowed to post there.

I also don't think that the majority of older users are even aware that there is a list of approved helpers. The first time I was scammed, before the time of approved helpers, another user helped me out who wasn't approved, and this habit has kind of stayed (although it's happening less as people realize the change in rules has occurred).

Furthermore, people will see someone without a tag helping someone (the approved helpers), and think it's okay for them to post, as well, since another "normal" user is posting.

Some people also feel that their topic isn't getting any attention because a moderator hasn't looked at it, when the reality is that someone is there almost immediately to help.

My suggestion is that approved helpers should get the tag: S/A Assistant

...and their group changed to: Approved Helpers.

In this way, they have credibility right away when they visit a topic, instead of the confusion that goes on right now.

Imo no need, the approved helpers list is enough to see that they do smth important there

I wish people read the stickies, but they don't.

To put it bluntly: some people need to be spoon fed.

How many times does that section see: "OMFG WTF IM BEEN SKAMMED! LOCK SYLVANNOS/TAMKEK25/INSERT JSP NAME WITH NO LINK TO PROFILE NOW PLZ" despite the fact there is a clear sticky at the top saying quite clearly how to post a proper accusation?

Ideally, they wouldn't need tags, but I just feel like it could help move things along

Not needed .

There is a list which is enought.

Voted i like to scam

..... they have a tag.. their guild is "united slackers" or whatever guild sabine owns..

This post was edited by Greapper on Aug 21 2009 07:06am

Burnnnnnnnnn

yes

Not needed, if your read the rules of the Board you wouldn't have to worry.

well.. they are only on that list to get a tag soon so why are you suggesting this? It's like leveling... people get insta XP for being on that list and level up to TT fast.