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AskaMod
Dec 11, 2007 13:23:00 GMT -5
Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Dec 11, 2007 13:23:00 GMT -5
Seems fine to me, try refreshing the page.
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AskaMod
Dec 11, 2007 14:51:38 GMT -5
Post by amsiraK on Dec 11, 2007 14:51:38 GMT -5
I think it may be the text under his avatar... I asked him to check.
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 11:39:04 GMT -5
Post by Just "Dan" is Fine, Thank You on Dec 12, 2007 11:39:04 GMT -5
In "post your picture," it's common for images to be quoted repeatedly. Can this end?
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 11:56:55 GMT -5
Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Dec 12, 2007 11:56:55 GMT -5
anyone else feel that there has been alot of negativity on the boards recently? hell, i've been flamed 2 times in 2 days for giving my opinion... you think maybe the holiday season has some folks depressed or something? There's always that element that has to poke you for daring to think differently. If it happens again, PM your nearest mod with your complaint AND the link of the thread it happened it. Evidence can only help you out. Question, what if we get flamed on PM ? Because when you quote someone' s PM, their screenname doesn' t appear over the quote box and the mods could think it' s made up. I haven' t been flamed but it' s better to know in advance IF it happens.
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 18:27:29 GMT -5
Post by Allison Reynolds on Dec 12, 2007 18:27:29 GMT -5
A couple of questions to answer: In "post your picture," it's common for images to be quoted repeatedly. Can this end? No, we don't do anything about that. What would you have us do? Question, what if we get flamed on PM ? Because when you quote someone' s PM, their screenname doesn' t appear over the quote box and the mods could think it' s made up. I haven' t been flamed but it' s better to know in advance IF it happens. We don't monitor PM's, because there is no way to know fpr certain if someone flamed someone else on PMs', unless that person did it to a number of people. For example, spam to different posters. You could also try PMing one of us anyway. There is also a way to block PMs from certain members. Go to preferences in your PM box section and write down the username of members you don't want PMs from. That should stop harassment through PM. I'll lock it. Thank you sir.
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 18:41:19 GMT -5
Post by Just "Dan" is Fine, Thank You on Dec 12, 2007 18:41:19 GMT -5
In "post your picture," it's common for images to be quoted repeatedly. Can this end? No, we don't do anything about that. What would you have us do? Discourage it? It's just annoying when someone like Dude or Agathor post 15 pictures and the next ten people quote the entire post.
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 19:04:03 GMT -5
Post by Allison Reynolds on Dec 12, 2007 19:04:03 GMT -5
No, we don't do anything about that. What would you have us do? Discourage it? It's just annoying when someone like Dude or Agathor post 15 pictures and the next ten people quote the entire post. Okay, maybe for the next one, I'll add a note like "Quote only the pictures you want to comment on." I looked, but the page look normal to me.
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AskaMod
Dec 12, 2007 21:55:38 GMT -5
Post by Kash Flagg on Dec 12, 2007 21:55:38 GMT -5
No, we don't do anything about that. What would you have us do? Discourage it? It's just annoying when someone like Dude or Agathor post 15 pictures and the next ten people quote the entire post. It's not breaking any rules. Having said that, yes I find it extremely annoying when 3 pages of that thread is nothing more than lazy people quote the entire post of pics.
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AskaMod
Dec 16, 2007 9:10:59 GMT -5
Post by Cactus Jack on Dec 16, 2007 9:10:59 GMT -5
From the beginning of next year, I'm thinking of doing a "WWE TV match of the year" sorta thing. It would involve the usual Krazy E-Man's RAW and someone's ECW match of the week threads, and a new Smackdown match of the week thread. There's a RAW and ECW match of the month thead anyway, a Smackdown match of the month thread would need to be made. Finally, a RAW/Smackdown/ECW match of the year thread, with a final "WWE TV match of the year" thread next December.
To summarise, I'll need to make one new thread per week, with another at the end of the month, with a final thread at the end of the year.
Is that too much for a tournament-type thing, or am I OK?
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AskaMod
Dec 16, 2007 17:37:41 GMT -5
Post by lildude8218 on Dec 16, 2007 17:37:41 GMT -5
From the beginning of next year, I'm thinking of doing a "WWE TV match of the year" sorta thing. It would involve the usual Krazy E-Man's RAW and someone's ECW match of the week threads, and a new Smackdown match of the week thread. There's a RAW and ECW match of the month thead anyway, a Smackdown match of the month thread would need to be made. Finally, a RAW/Smackdown/ECW match of the year thread, with a final "WWE TV match of the year" thread next December. To summarise, I'll need to make one new thread per week, with another at the end of the month, with a final thread at the end of the year. Is that too much for a tournament-type thing, or am I OK? Why couldn't this be contained to one thread where you edit the title to reflect what week you're on? Start the thread on a Saturday after all 3 shows have aired and ask people to list the best match from each show. Keep your voting open til whenever (before Raw airs on Monday would make sense) and then the next Saturday, change the date in the title and have voting start again for the following week. Then after you have all 12 winners, have the voting for the best match for the month run for the week until Saturday when you start the voting for week 1 of month 2. Rinse and repeat.
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AskaMod
Dec 16, 2007 17:43:39 GMT -5
Post by Cactus Jack on Dec 16, 2007 17:43:39 GMT -5
From the beginning of next year, I'm thinking of doing a "WWE TV match of the year" sorta thing. It would involve the usual Krazy E-Man's RAW and someone's ECW match of the week threads, and a new Smackdown match of the week thread. There's a RAW and ECW match of the month thead anyway, a Smackdown match of the month thread would need to be made. Finally, a RAW/Smackdown/ECW match of the year thread, with a final "WWE TV match of the year" thread next December. To summarise, I'll need to make one new thread per week, with another at the end of the month, with a final thread at the end of the year. Is that too much for a tournament-type thing, or am I OK? Why couldn't this be contained to one thread where you edit the title to reflect what week you're on? Start the thread on a Saturday after all 3 shows have aired and ask people to list the best match from each show. Keep your voting open til whenever (before Raw airs on Monday would make sense) and then the next Saturday, change the date in the title and have voting start again for the following week. Then after you have all 12 winners, have the voting for the best match for the month run for the week until Saturday when you start the voting for week 1 of month 2. Rinse and repeat. 2 problems - I was going to do it in polls, but that can be worked around. But the main problem is, I'm sure Krazy E-Man wouldn't like me taking over his tradition of RAW match of the week threads...
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AskaMod
Dec 17, 2007 1:42:22 GMT -5
Post by The Booty Disciple on Dec 17, 2007 1:42:22 GMT -5
Just a concern I've got...
I've noticed over the last week or so that we've got a pretty good influx of new posters. I'm all for more members here at the Forum, as I think that our diversity really adds a lot to this crowd. However, I'm noticing that there seem to be a lot of new members who have evidently not read the rules, and are making some borderline remarks in some cases when it comes to the rules (the more flagrant violations, to my knowlege, have been dealt with on a case by case basis). I'm not one to go spouting off in public about specific posters, but if a mod or mods would like some evidences of specific posts, I'd be more than happy to provide them via PM.
The problem I see is two fold. Firstly, we have new posters who may or may not have read the rules, and at any rate, are sometimes not behaving quite within the confines of what is generally acceptable here, which creates a problem. Secondly, we have the regular posters who've been here longer who wind up retaliating (whether they meant to be mean spirited and skirt the rules or not), and creating more friction. Eventually thing wind up going downhill in a hurry, and most of the consequences are negative, whether just with annoyed posters, or with more defined chastising from the Mod Squad. I can certainly understand where people are coming from. We were all new posters once, and we're all likely to get defensive if someone pipes up in a fashion that we're not comfortable with. I've bitten my tounge (or perhaps my fingertips?) plenty in the last couple of days, and certainly came back with some comments that thankfully, I thought the better of before posting. I'm certain I'm not the only one.
My question is thus: Would it be a possibility to put up a sticky encouraging everyone to review the rules and govern ourselves accordingly? I think that proaction would be good here, seeing as allowing people to self govern is usually a good way. It'd inform the new users, and remind everyone else to keep it civil, and all the things that have taken a funky vibe the last few days would probably settle down quite a bit.
Again, if anyone Mods need a few examples of the behavior, I've no problem providing it as long as it's done via PM. That being said, I'm hoping that doesn't have to be the case.
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AskaMod
Dec 17, 2007 3:24:16 GMT -5
Post by I'm The Cool One on Dec 17, 2007 3:24:16 GMT -5
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AskaMod
Dec 17, 2007 7:10:59 GMT -5
Post by Allison Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007 7:10:59 GMT -5
Again, if anyone Mods need a few examples of the behavior, I've no problem providing it as long as it's done via PM. That being said, I'm hoping that doesn't have to be the case. Go ahead and PM me if you'd like. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I assume it's because the lock thread is an old thread that was bumped for no reason in wwe current. While the new thread is open, because it's an off topic thread, and it's still new.
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AskaMod
Dec 17, 2007 12:03:59 GMT -5
Post by The Booty Disciple on Dec 17, 2007 12:03:59 GMT -5
Again, if anyone Mods need a few examples of the behavior, I've no problem providing it as long as it's done via PM. That being said, I'm hoping that doesn't have to be the case. Go ahead and PM me if you'd like. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Looks like things have calmed a bit during the last few hours since I was on late last night (including one thread in question being completely locked, and a poster being taken care of). I'm gonna hold off, since it seems like things are now reasonably under control. If I feel the urge later, I'll fire you a PM, Sudden. THanks!
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AskaMod
Dec 17, 2007 12:53:36 GMT -5
Post by lildude8218 on Dec 17, 2007 12:53:36 GMT -5
Again, if anyone Mods need a few examples of the behavior, I've no problem providing it as long as it's done via PM. That being said, I'm hoping that doesn't have to be the case. Go ahead and PM me if you'd like. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I assume it's because the lock thread is an old thread that was bumped for no reason in wwe current. While the new thread is open, because it's an off topic thread, and it's still new. We also have been discouraging lyrics threads since they tend to clog up the board. But this one was quite old and bumped for no reason. i want to wish happy birthday to my friend. he posts here. would it be inappropriate if i stared a thread saying happy birthday to him? or do you think it would be nice? he's really nice. would the mods get mad if i clogged up the forum with a big fat ugly HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYSTERYDRIVER thread on the off topic? thank you for answering this whenever you get a chance. xxoo kitty It's fine.
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AskaMod
Dec 18, 2007 14:00:33 GMT -5
Post by Libertine on Dec 18, 2007 14:00:33 GMT -5
So no alcohol discussion at all now?
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AskaMod
Dec 18, 2007 17:57:48 GMT -5
Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Dec 18, 2007 17:57:48 GMT -5
I guess to be on the safe side? At least not threads devoted to it. Does that include stories like: "I was totally blocked at my Christmas Party. I'd had like 8 pints of Guinness &..."? Please see Rule 14 in the Rules of the House for all your answers on this subject.
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AskaMod
Dec 18, 2007 18:07:29 GMT -5
Post by maxx420 on Dec 18, 2007 18:07:29 GMT -5
Does that include stories like: "I was totally blocked at my Christmas Party. I'd had like 8 pints of Guinness &..."? Please see Rule 14 in the Rules of the House for all your answers on this subject. In this case, it wouldn't necessarily be an endorsement, just a mention that one had had several pints of Guinness, got drunk & made a fool of themselves & had a massive hangover the next day, regretting their actions. I'm really not trying to seem like a prick by questioning the boundaries of the rules, just that I may make post not unlike that some time over the next week or so... ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) Unless you were referring to the use of the name Guinness, in which case, one could just use the word "stout".
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AskaMod
Dec 18, 2007 18:28:01 GMT -5
Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Dec 18, 2007 18:28:01 GMT -5
In this case, it wouldn't necessarily be an endorsement, just a mention that one had had several pints of Guinness, got drunk & made a fool of themselves & had a massive hangover the next day, regretting their actions. I'm really not trying to seem like a prick by questioning the boundaries of the rules, just that I may make post not unlike that some time over the next week or so... ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) Unless you were referring to the use of the name Guinness, in which case, one could just use the word "stout". The way I understand the rule... just say you were drinking beer or whatever else instead. The rule seems to be more enforced when brand names are actually mentioned. If the main topic of the thread you want to start is primarily about a night out and the events that took place plus the aftermath then that's fine (You can say you got drunk with your mates, went to an office party, pulled a hot bird on new years eve, lost girl to being far too hammered in the foggy night outside, then got locked in a ship ... whatever.) However if the topic is more concerned with the drinking of beer, alcohol or Guiness then you run the risk of a mod more than likley locking it. (The brand name thing is a definite no-no though) We're not going to create a long list of do's and dont's on this rule as the possible scenarios are numerous and never-ending, plus we want to remain flexible. Just bare in mind that if a thread is made and the main content revolves or includes alcohol then there is a high chance it will be locked. Any further questions please PM me.
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