VincentASM Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) I know we said the rules would be more lax on these boards, but I think it's time to raise the bar a little ; ) From this point forth, the warning system will be implemented. Anybody caught posting spam or anything completely off-topic will be warned. If the warn bar gets frightening high, punishments will be dished out, including postcount reduction (gasp), a special (in a not-so-good-way) member group or even temporary suspension... Just to remind what not to post: Spam, AKA Stupid, Pointless and Annoying Messages. Generally this includes posts only containing stupid/annoying things like "lol", "rofl", "wtflolbbq" etc. Do notice the pointless part as well. Please don't post anything that doesn't add anything to a discussion. Pointless posts include those only containing things like "that sucks", "I agree", "yeah", etc. Admittedly few people have been doing this and it isn't quite so annoying. What is annoying though is off-topic posts, especially completely off-topic ones. If you're posting in a topic called "Who's your favourite Swordmaster" and reply to somebody asking who "Joshua" is, that would be fine. As is anything that is remotely related to the topic (and is, hopefully, interesting). However, disregarding the Far from the Forest board, I do not want to enter a topic about Ike's age to see posts commenting on Ike eating Soren. It might be fun, but there's a special board for that kind of stuff : / Well, I think that's it. Thanks for your time : ) (Also, don't worry too much about posts being wrongly marked, because we're not bots so we can tell the difference XD) Edited July 30, 2008 by Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
鳴美 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I do not want to enter a topic about Ike's age to see posts commenting on Ike eating Soren Ehehehehe....yeah, um don't kill me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Don't worry, I'm not picking on anybody in particular, but I found your example to be the best to illustrate with XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Should I just surrender to you guys now? ._. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurion_Emblem Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 hmm, I'm interested to see if/how this will change the board... I'm gonna go with CGV or Rfof for first to get warned, unless they've changed...maybe Amarao, but he doesn't come on very often... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Do notice the pointless part as well. Please don't post anything that doesn't add anything to a discussion. Pointless posts include those only containing things like "that sucks", "I agree", "yeah", etc. Admittedly few people have been doing this and it isn't quite so annoying. Yeah, I know that was me, but I did edit the post to contain more "adding to the topic" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Damn. I have notice myself talk about other things other than the topic title in the past, I'll try to be more strict with what I post in future. Also, is that what "spam" really stands for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't know if that's its definition, but I do know quite a few people use it. I think they don't include the "and" though :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 hmm, I'm interested to see if/how this will change the board...I'm gonna go with CGV or Rfof for first to get warned, unless they've changed...maybe Amarao, but he doesn't come on very often... This isn't a new betting game... >_> I disappear for a while and I come back to find this... ~_~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGV Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ive been trying to stay on topic lately, so dont bust me (please?) and about the whole Ike eating Soren thing. Yeah i knew that was a little odd so tried not to expand on that Damn it Bolting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyosua Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 ... I said that because his statement wasn't really contributing and was somewhat offensive, and you reply now with solely a bet? =_= Okay I guess I'm going to have to give the first warn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteor Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 It's a good thing I never spam. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I know, god forbid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral "Bull" Halsey Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 What is annoying though is off-topic posts, especially completely off-topic ones. If you're posting in a topic called "Who's your favourite Swordmaster" and reply to somebody asking who "Joshua" is, that would be fine. As is anything that is remotely related to the topic (and is, hopefully, interesting). Well it seems The Fourth Fox, coolguyvaters, and Fireman didn't keep their end of the bargain. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGV Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Well it seems The Fourth Fox, coolguyvaters, and Fireman didn't keep their end of the bargain. <_< oh yeah cuz were the ONLY three people who are off topic. Besides, I'm not off topic all that much, only a few times just following the trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Well it seems The Fourth Fox, coolguyvaters, and Fireman didn't keep their end of the bargain. <_< Topics stray off-topic. It happens in every forum. That's just the way things are. No one does it on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Quite frankly, a forum without spam is like roy without the SoS. It just sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Quite frankly, a forum without spam is like roy without the SoS. It just sucks. You said it. A healthy dose of spam is like fat. Some is good for you, too much is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus The Dark Knight Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I must be some weirdo, since I actually like forums without spam : / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral "Bull" Halsey Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I must be some weirdo, since I actually like forums without spam : / Is it because you've been hanging out at FESS too much? <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camus The Dark Knight Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 That's actually why I joined FESS, since I don't like large sites otherwise ;) I don't mind some spam/sillyness on small sites, but I don't like big sites in general unless there is order kept. Although sadly FESS is losing it's luster since it's 80% Crazyness Domain now... and it's not so much FE anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Must be aware of my rising warn %. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Good thing FFtF is around. We all pretty much live there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 True that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hmm, I wonder what we're doing in here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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