Please inform me as to why I have received a 5 point infraction.

[Ancalagon The Black]

http://www.urch.com/forums/just-fini...tml#post535246 (Finally done with it! 1530 (800Q, 730V))

This is the appropriate link and I received a message from wasleys saying that the reason was "inappropriate language"

It says that TestMagic does not condone cheating. Neither do I. In case, the mods haven't noticed, I contribute meaningful posts. That statement was meant to be a joke (pretty obvious there no?)and here are my reasons.

1. I have already given my GRE. I am a poor student and I cannot afford to give it again. Neither have I ever said that I am going to give my GRE again and everyone will surely agree that I am one of the most open posters and I give intricate details about the admissions process. I was joking with my friend GRE_K who made a very good point there.
2. The tone and construction of the sentence indicates it was a joke.
3. I have said here that I do not support cheating in any way.
4. This is being brought to my notice 1 month after the thread has been abandoned with a poster just reviving the thread today. (which is the reason I reckon why it was noticed)

I have no quarrel with anyone but I feel hurt by the fact that I get harsh language from a moderator. I have spoken to the mods on this forum via posts and threads. I adhere to all the rules and regulations posted here. I try and create a good collaborative atmosphere here.

I think that this is flying way off the hook. I would like to ask Erin or any of the moderators whether anyone suggested that that post was inappropriate. If anyone found it to be inappropriate, I am sorry for it. It was never meant to condone cheating.

I just want a fair explanation, thats all. Am I being made an example out of?

[wasleys]

Ancalagon The Black,

As the moderator in question I would reply that there are some things that you don't joke about, like silly comments in security screening at an airport.

Your comment may have been made with a light heart but it was unwise and potentially damaging to TestMagic.

If you look two posts below the one in question you will see that another member quite clearly expressed the opinion that such discussions are out of place here. That member also, rightly, commented that other organisations visit these forums and will not be amused by comments such as yours, even if made in jest, as it can put the idea into the minds of others.

There is no reflection on your other posts.

However, thank you for your post here, which has helped to demonstrate to others that comments about cheating, however intended, are far from welcome in these forums.

Michael

[Ancalagon The Black]

Thank you for the explanation.