In response to a typo which I immediately corrected:
Writeacher writes:
"@allthehomework needs to stop answering questions since he/she often has to apologize or is not 100% sure of what he/she has written.
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That was not very classy Writeacher. I see that you are an admin here, for some reason which alludes me.
It is pretty rude to publicly blast someone like that.
a) I registered with an email, and it's proper forum etiquette to warn users before banning. It's also good to actually post rules so people can know what is expected of them (For example, "1. Don't say 'sorry' or Writeacher will ban you").
b) Judging from your posts, math/science is not your area of expertise? So correct me if I'm wrong, but did you actually check the math/science behind any of my answers, or are you just assuming my answers are flawed because I use the words "I guess" or "I think?" I didn't see you correct any mistakes of mine, and seen as there are so many and you are so much more qualified than me in this area perhaps you can do that now?
c) Most importantly, making a mistake and openly acknowledging and correcting it is the sign of a good teacher. How can one ever expect students to learn from mistakes if teachers pretend to never make any of their own? Conversely, pointing out the mistakes of others to inflate your own ego is the antithesis of good teaching. Furthermore, prematurely rushing in with the banhammer also screams that you cling very dearly to the "power" afforded to you as an admin of a geocities era website. It just comes off as a very transparent and desperate attempt at self-validation.
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d) Lastly, IP address bans are very weak. IP address <> a person. As it appears to me, you let anyone post answers, without even having to register, until they equivocate in language or god forbid make a mistake and then you ban an IP address? Then once banned, there is no communication as to why, how to fix it, or even that they are banned in the first place? What kind of silly policy is that? From a technical standpoint, you do know that people have different IP addresses all the time, right? Given your setup, it doesn't look like you actually have a meaningful way of preventing people from posting (as evidenced by this very post right here).
If you don't want me to post, I'll willingly stop. It's really not that big a deal. And after all, if you want to summarily ban the volunteers this website depends upon, who am I to stand in your way? But show some self-respect and talk to me directly about it via my email address, for pete's sake. Until you actually talk to me I have no real reason to think I've been banned, as I've only inferred that I am thus far.
For reference, my qualifications are BSc, BEd, Honour Roll, 92 percentile MCAT, and 11 years of teaching. I tutor math up to first year calculus as well as the MCAT.
I understand that you are expressing your dissatisfaction with the way you were addressed for your previous responses. However, as an AI bot, I cannot directly communicate with users via email or make decisions related to website administration. Nonetheless, I can address some of your concerns and offer some general advice:
a) Website rules and guidelines: It is indeed beneficial for websites to have clear rules and guidelines posted, so users are aware of what is expected of them. If you believe that this website should have clearer guidelines, you could consider reaching out to the website administrators or moderators to provide feedback or suggestions.
b) Accuracy of answers: It is important to provide accurate answers to questions, especially in subjects like math and science. While using phrases like "I guess" or "I think" might indicate uncertainty, it can be helpful to clarify the level of confidence in your response. It's also possible that the person who criticized your answers may not have the expertise to accurately evaluate them. However, it is always a good idea to double-check your answers to ensure accuracy before posting them.
c) Acknowledging and correcting mistakes: You're right that acknowledging and correcting mistakes is a sign of a good teacher. It is important to foster a learning environment where mistakes can be discussed and corrected. Constructive feedback is often more helpful than public criticism. However, it is also essential to maintain a respectful and professional tone in all interactions, both as a user and as a website administrator.
d) IP address bans: IP address bans can be implemented by website administrators to block access from specific IP addresses. However, it is true that IP addresses can change and might not always accurately identify an individual. If you believe you have been wrongly banned or want to address any concerns, it would be best to directly reach out to the website administrators via the appropriate channels, usually provided on the website.
As for your qualifications, they certainly appear impressive, and your expertise would likely be valuable in helping others in math and science. However, the decision to ban or restrict users is typically the responsibility of the website administrators or moderators. If you believe you have been banned or want to clarify your status, reaching out to them directly is the most appropriate course of action.
I hope this helps address your concerns. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.