Question

Why doesn't OpenStudy get rid of the chats?
reasons:
cyber bullying
cursing
rude name calling
no point in chat cause no one ever asks questions

Answer 1

The first three reasons can also happen on posts. And they do happen on posts.

The fourth reason:
People want help so they post the question link in the chats. People in the chats see it and go to the question. Faster help. :)

You may want to support the idea of specific chat mods. @endlesslight254

Answer 2

good reasoning but even people that ask for help thre chat never gets the help they ask for there might be less bully on this website if openstudy kept private messaging

Answer 3

threw*

Answer 4

I have seen it many times. When someone posts a link in the chats then at least two people click it.

Answer 5

Did you mean through?

Answer 6

yeah haha i just read a conversation from the biology chat and this young lady was being very hurt full for no reason whats oh ever which someone got offened and started fighting back i could understand if they just ignored that person but most people are to hot headed and take hurtful word very seriously

Answer 7

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @endlesslight254
why does openstudy get rid of the chat?
reasons:
cyber bullying
cursing
rude name calling
no point in chat cause no one ever asks questions
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
You may also want to edit your question. It should be: "Why doesn't OpenStudy get rid of the chats."

Answer 8

Before it was "Why does OpenStudy get rid of the chats."

Answer 9

im just stating this cause most kid have horrible lives and even though its from people they dont know they keep be seeking help from friends on here and someone come into the chat and start stating bad thing about that person

Answer 10

could not keep XD

Answer 11

I know how it feels when someone makes mean comments.

Answer 12

same with me thats why i think the cyber bulling should be dealt with or chat should be shut down

Answer 13

If you see any bullying then try reporting it. If nothing happens then message a mod and tell the mod your issue.

Answer 14

reporting doesnt ever seem to work the user gets a warning first but is never banned and the same person has the ability to make another account if the first one is banned

Answer 15

Mods can ip ban a user.

Answer 16

I was "bullied" like a minute ago, and it doesn't bother me.

Answer 17

Keep reporting anything you find to be violating the code of conduct.

Answer 18

their is a user in biology who has a banned profile but made a new one

Answer 19

eclipsed bully may not bother some people but it bothers other people to

Answer 20

Just ignore it. Bullies fuel up when they find someone actually getting annoyed by them.

Answer 21

There are always inappropriate chats going on which is not right but it does help people post and answer questions faster.

Answer 22

Most mods take bullying very seriously. If you see bullying going on, report, and in the comment box, put why you are reporting, put what the person said, and put which chat it's in

Answer 23

Will do but there is also fowl language, should i report that also?

Answer 24

yes, do the same thing, reason, chat message and chat

Answer 25

Thanks :)

Answer 26

no problem :)
anything that is against the CoC or TaC is reportable

Answer 27

i agree

Answer 28

what if reporting doesnt work and they keep bullying after the ban timer is up

Answer 29

Possibly report the user once again?

Answer 30

but why why not keep them banned

Answer 31

Well, I understood that when someone is banned, they can't come back...

Answer 32

So, you could possibly speak to a moderator about it again.

Answer 33

they cant come back for three days but if they were banned again would they even stay banned or just get a long banned time

Answer 34

I do not understand what you are trying to say.

Answer 35

ok let say a person gets banned once for bullying or bad language they are only banned for a short time before they get back on but what if they do the same thing again and get banned when they come back they will only continue

Answer 36

Well, if they continue, then maybe the moderators will ban for months or possibly do an IP Ban. Then they cannot come back.

Answer 37

Mods cannot ip ban.

Answer 38

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @confluxepic
Mods can ip ban a user.
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Answer 39

Only admins can, and they have to have a very good reason to do so.

Answer 40

Conflux smh :P

Answer 41

Can they or can they not?

Answer 42

Administrators. Not moderators.

Answer 43

Okay, then perhaps an admin can ban the user.

Answer 44

It is very simple to get around an IP ban

Answer 45

^

Answer 46

o_o Really?

Answer 47

and a moderator suspension acts as a temporary IP ban

Answer 48

Yep

Answer 49

ok what if they dont get rid of chat but put more restraint on it like block out curse words or modator the chats every once in a while

Answer 50

So if someone is bullying you just block and ignore/

Answer 51

Yes, I was going to say that. ^

Answer 52

There is already a cuss word filter so...

Answer 53

most people dont block people cause their either fighting back or leave and do nothing about it

Answer 54

i was just looking at a chat and it didnt seem like there was a cuss word filter on

Answer 55

I get blocked by people I tell to follow the CoC and I have no problem whatsoever from that.

Answer 56

There is a filter, but of course, there are ways to get around it

Answer 57

Yes. I just saw a very inappropriate message on the math chat. ._.

Answer 58

So...just ignore. Let the mods do their jobs, we don't need to interfere once it gets out of hand.

Answer 59

i still think chat should either be watched or atleast just make it where only questions could be asked people will still have private message

Answer 60

Some people and I have suggested getting rid of the chats altogether, but that just ended in protests by those who only come to os to chitchat.

Answer 61

ive already guessed that i think openstudy only keeps chat for the people cause without people the website would get shut down from being unused

Answer 62

I do see the chats as useful because new users find their way around on how to use os, but if more people are going to leave because of the chats... :/

Answer 63

but thats why they have openstudy feedback for new users to ask questions that arnt related to math or biology

Answer 64

Not all users know that there is an OS Feedback section.