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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 9:49:21 GMT -5
Post by Deus Ex Machina on Jul 27, 2006 9:49:21 GMT -5
Pretty good idea.
We've been tossing the idea around for a while about a tournaments forum, but so far it's been shot down due to just being more work. Maybe time to review the idea again. Thanks, Psy.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 15:31:21 GMT -5
Post by theedge on Jul 27, 2006 15:31:21 GMT -5
I second the idea of a spot for all the "greatest champions tournaments" or something to that effect. All games, such as "post a picture related to my picture" threads could go there. Also, I think the WWE section should be updated a little. Where it says WWE-Current, make it clear that it covers the WWE umbrella, such as Raw, SD, and ECW. Then in the wrest section you could update the tag with TNA, ROH, CZW, etc, etc.. Make it easier and maybe cut down on the "when does TNA, ECW, get it's own forum." Maybe move the John Tenta forum to the bottom of the page. No disrespect or anything.. it's just kinda sitting there for the time being, in the middle of everything. A bump to the bottom of the page would still leave it there for those who would want to see it, but keep it from cluttering the board since Mr Tenta is no longer with us to correspond. I hope that doesn't sound too s***ty. I miss John too.. but it is pretty inactive for obvious reasons.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 15:37:08 GMT -5
Post by jpinkston57 on Jul 27, 2006 15:37:08 GMT -5
In the same vein as a new sub-forum for Tourneys, I think there should be a new one for YouTube related stuff.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 15:57:06 GMT -5
Post by Psy on Jul 27, 2006 15:57:06 GMT -5
I disagree about the YouTube thing, because most often it simply fits. It's like saying you can't link to a particular news story or such that isn't against the rules. While I agree that they could be better organized, I don't think that a whole forum for them is justified at this time.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 16:10:26 GMT -5
Post by Psy on Jul 27, 2006 16:10:26 GMT -5
Yeah, I still don't agree with it (except for the WWE one, perhaps). Reasons? The stickies will get HUGE, fast as people post new clips and then comment on them. In the cases of Off-Topic and Wrest of Wrestling, the clips are of different types and different topics and often deserve their own thread for comments/etc. I can't see it working for any forum except the main WWE one, really.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 16:14:53 GMT -5
Post by Psy on Jul 27, 2006 16:14:53 GMT -5
Now you're just being puerile But you know, I'd like to see people put "(YT)" in the thread title for a YouTube thread. That way the people that are rabidly against it would see that, and be like, "I guess I won't go in that thread." Seems like it's only fair.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 16:17:53 GMT -5
Post by amsiraK on Jul 27, 2006 16:17:53 GMT -5
I think YouTube threads are usually pretty well marked. Though putting YT in the title wouldn't hurt.
The problem with YouTube is that some of it (particularly the wrestling) is copyright material. The WWE is a bear about cracking down on that sort of thing, so while threads here and there aren't much to bother with, an entire section of YouTube, in my opinion, would draw undue attention.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 22:43:42 GMT -5
Post by jpinkston57 on Jul 27, 2006 22:43:42 GMT -5
I know this has been covered before, sorry, but if I make something on MS Paint, how do I do it so I can post it on here?
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 22:45:06 GMT -5
Post by amsiraK on Jul 27, 2006 22:45:06 GMT -5
You just have to save it as a .jpg file, host it on something like photobucket or imageshack and copy the code with the [ ] brackets. Or, refer to the how to post pictures thread.
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AskaMod
Jul 27, 2006 22:46:32 GMT -5
Post by jpinkston57 on Jul 27, 2006 22:46:32 GMT -5
Thanx
EDIT: I didn't know that was in the How to Post Pics thread, from everything I've seen it's just 30 pgs. of people trying to post stuff for the first time. I'm sure what you just said was in there but I didn't feel like going through all the crap to see it.
Again, thanks for your help.
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AskaMod
Jul 28, 2006 2:00:36 GMT -5
Post by Deus Ex Machina on Jul 28, 2006 2:00:36 GMT -5
These are all really good ideas. Thanks bro. I disagree about the YouTube thing, because most often it simply fits. It's like saying you can't link to a particular news story or such that isn't against the rules. While I agree that they could be better organized, I don't think that a whole forum for them is justified at this time. A sticky thread in the WWE section as well as the wrest section may very well take care of all the youtube problems. Feel the need to share a clip? Drop it in the shiny new "All purpose youtube thread." Feel like watching some wrestling? Check out the shiny new "All purpose youtube thread." Just a suggestion. I agree with Superfoe (please don't flame me, calling me an asskisser). All good suggestions. But like Kar and Psy said, an entire YouTube section or official thread might be overkill and would drawn unwanted attention.
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AskaMod
Jul 30, 2006 19:25:40 GMT -5
Post by amsiraK on Jul 30, 2006 19:25:40 GMT -5
OK, I just flushed the thread. Remember. This is for whatever SERIOUS QUESTIONS you might need us to answer.
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Jul 31, 2006 2:03:17 GMT -5
Post by MCP Hates You on Jul 31, 2006 2:03:17 GMT -5
I think that there should be a section for board veterans to just chill, away from all of the chaos of how big this board has gotten. Nothing crazy, just a password protected board for old jokes to be thrown around, and reminiscing galore. nBo, New Evo, etc. would all have a home away from the Cidals and Animaniacs (Joking, sort of) Also, there should be fairness in modding. There are people posting who are known to be former banned posters, but nothing is done. Yet, some banned posters are constantly accused of returning under guises (Waiting to Fry fell victim to this sort of situation). Finally, discussion of former posters (whether they were banned or left of their own accord) should either be watched closely or disallowed entirely. Many things are thrown around on here about these people (some of who I consider friends) that are gross misconceptions or flat-out lies. These misconceptions are then passed on to newer posters (who never even posted alongside these people), leading to Katy, for example, being called a troll, and Screwtape, for example, being called a mindless thread bumper.
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AskaMod
Jul 31, 2006 2:14:01 GMT -5
Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jul 31, 2006 2:14:01 GMT -5
The separate subforum old guard kinda thing I think would create more chaos not less... be damn near pre Crisis if you weeeellll. [
The first part we honestly do our best all kidding aside.. Take the TardisJack situation as a prime example.. A couple of us advocated a ban on the suspicion of it being him but in FAIRNESS of a possible unnecessary ban it was decided to get proof first, which is the sorta unofficial rule. I'm with you though, anyone banned should never be allowed back, and once they're outed as a former malcontent, they should and if I have anything to say about it WILL be annihilated posthaste.
The second part I totally agree with, it's not fair to anyone regardless if they've been banned to drag their name through the mud etc.. so yeah I cringe every time I see "what happened to so and so" posts, esp. when it's usually not anyone's business. So we're in agreement there as well.
Andy, I think some of you guys know the lameness I was referring to.
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AskaMod
Jul 31, 2006 2:28:42 GMT -5
Post by Deus Ex Machina on Jul 31, 2006 2:28:42 GMT -5
Let me adress this point by point: I think that there should be a section for board veterans to just chill, away from all of the chaos of how big this board has gotten. Nothing crazy, just a password protected board for old jokes to be thrown around, and reminiscing galore. nBo, New Evo, etc. would all have a home away from the Cidals and Animaniacs (Joking, sort of) I disagree. We try to strongly encourage equality and openess here. Making an elitist board for people who join x amount of time ago or who have x amount of posts would take away the very thing I believe is this board's strength: the fact that it's not a tight knit group of regulars that ignore any new members and talk about obscure private jokes that alienate newbies. You want to start such a board on your own, go ahead. But I feel strongly against it. I my experience those kind of boards have a limited lifespan as the regulars are the only posters there and over time they get caught up in other life stuff or just lose interest. It would also strengthen the misconception that some poster's opinions are more valid than other's. Something that is not true and won't be as long as I'm around. We try to be as fair as possible. Unfortunately the examples you state are easy to point out, but hard to actually do anything about. Unless a banned postes posting under an alt is positively identified as a banned member, it's hard justifying a ban. IMO one ban of an innocent member is far worse than having banned members sneak back in. I've never accused anyone of being a returning poster unless I had proof. I don't know who has accused Waiting To Fry of this, but I hardly know the guy. I've never seen any staff members accuse anyone of being a returning troll without some evidence. So I can't relate to this particular accusation. We, the staff, do not discuss former members. I know we, and I myself, have done so, but we are tightening up that rule. It's unfair to people who are not here to defend themselves, despite whatever reason they are not here. I do not think we can make the posters subject to the same rules, though. It would quickly elicit cries of "censorship" and would prevent people strolling down memory lane in stuff like "How did you find this board" and "Favorite WC memory" threads. You are, of course, welcome to defend your friends, as long as it's done under the rules, just as outright flaming of former members will not be tolerated. But we simply cannot, and IMO, should not, censor if a poster explains that he did not like someone who is not around and thought they were a troll or a bumper.
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AskaMod
Aug 4, 2006 10:09:49 GMT -5
Post by Baixo Astral on Aug 4, 2006 10:09:49 GMT -5
I vote no for that.
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Aug 4, 2006 12:34:15 GMT -5
Post by kokobware3 on Aug 4, 2006 12:34:15 GMT -5
Let me adress this point by point: I think that there should be a section for board veterans to just chill, away from all of the chaos of how big this board has gotten. Nothing crazy, just a password protected board for old jokes to be thrown around, and reminiscing galore. nBo, New Evo, etc. would all have a home away from the Cidals and Animaniacs (Joking, sort of) I disagree. We try to strongly encourage equality and openess here. Making an elitist board for people who join x amount of time ago or who have x amount of posts would take away the very thing I believe is this board's strength: the fact that it's not a tight knit group of regulars that ignore any new members and talk about obscure private jokes that alienate newbies. You want to start such a board on your own, go ahead. But I feel strongly against it. I my experience those kind of boards have a limited lifespan as the regulars are the only posters there and over time they get caught up in other life stuff or just lose interest. It would also strengthen the misconception that some poster's opinions are more valid than other's. Something that is not true and won't be as long as I'm around. Thats not always true Wolfie's Den has password protected forums and they are celebrating one year.
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Aug 4, 2006 14:33:17 GMT -5
Post by MCP Hates You on Aug 4, 2006 14:33:17 GMT -5
Koko speaks the truth. Password-protected boards also reduced flame wars, because it gives people areas to be away from other posters.
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Aug 4, 2006 14:35:59 GMT -5
Post by The Line on Aug 4, 2006 14:35:59 GMT -5
Koko speaks the truth. Password-protected boards also reduced flame wars, because it gives people areas to be away from other posters. yeah, Deadman's and my board, while not as old as wolfie's by a long shot, is pretty peaceful. We have a couple password protected areas, but the board as a whole is not. We even have a seperate section for flaming, but it is rarely used.
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Post by The Line on Aug 6, 2006 2:07:10 GMT -5
It seems that the off-topic section has had a lot of redundant threads about music and movies/tv. Is it possible that a seperate entertainment section for music/tv/movies/videogames be made?
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