On the subject of spam.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Calis, Jun 3, 2001.

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  1. Calis

    Calis Member

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    I've posted something like this before, but apparently it didn't help. I think too many perfectly good threads are getting ruined by bullshit. A little fun is ok. A little spam is ok. But this is getting out of hand. You've all seen the pic I gave mr. Krix, but in all truth, a lot more people around here deserve it.

    Please keep these two rules of thumb in mind:

    1. try to confine the useless junk to a few threads
    2. only post if you really have something to say, something useful to add to the discussion.

    Prospects of me coming down hard in any way on misbehavers are fairly doubtful, as I am a pretty soft-hearted forum moderator, but I might offer the position to someone who doesn't mind laying down the law. So please. Limit your spamming.
     
  2. monkeypunch

    monkeypunch New Member

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    wooo, i moderator in here? *g*

    anyway, i better bump this up, darn disrespect, only 14 views...

    oh well bump bump, and amos task you better read this, you are really getting really really close to the edge.
     
  3. Wojit

    Wojit New Member

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    Hmmm
    Maybe you could private message people, to warn them to shut up?
     
  4. monkeypunch

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    agreed wojit, and actually something i've done, just before that post.

    but I thought that hell, and other warning in the post might spice it up a little as well.
     
  5. chrisbeddoes

    chrisbeddoes New Member

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    I've posted something like this before, but apparently it didn't help. I think too many perfectly good threads are getting ruined by bullshit. A little fun is ok. A little spam is ok. But this is getting out of hand. You've all seen the pic I gave mr. Krix, but in all truth, a lot more people around here deserve it.

    Please keep these two rules of thumb in mind:

    1. try to confine the useless junk to a few threads
    2. only post if you really have something to say, something useful to add to the discussion.
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    Make an official spam thread.
    If you can make sure that post in that thread dont count.

    Label it at such.
     
  6. Milady

    Milady New Member

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    it does get a bit silly after a while, and then a bit more than annoying... one of the many reasons that I don't post much... I have hardly any... "Pearls of Wisdom" for most topics..

    -M
     
  7. Aldin

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    Is that possible? To make a thread where the posts don't count? That would be cool. Maybe any thread with OT as a starter? It would give us a chance to have fun without ruining the discussions. I know there are some threads where I want to play along with the spammy, fun nature of the discussion but don't want people to think I'm just posting to boost my ranking.
     
  8. Liselle

    Liselle New Member

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    I'm just about keeping my spam under control...if i feel the urge i go on a rampage thru the chat :grin:

    It's fun and very theraputic only I advise to do it when Calis isn't there....he gets a bit grumpy.

    :lol:
     
  9. Blunder

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    Edit by Calis:

    Sorry for the previous edit. I was grumpy, and it was uncalled for. Sorry Blunder.

    <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Calis on 2001-06-05 11:50 ]</font>

    <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Calis on 2001-06-08 07:41 ]</font>
     
  10. Amos Trask

    Amos Trask New Member

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    Oh and monkey punch spell my name properly or i'll ignore you!
     
  11. FO_Landon

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    Like me! I haven't had anything to say for about 3 weeks now, so I haven't posted a damn thing. I remeber back [3 weeks ago] when people were constantly on my case about spam...oh those were the days...
     
  12. stravaig

    stravaig New Member

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    Subject:
    doghair to queen's bishop yacht

    If I feel like spamming, I'll go post on the "I Agree..." thread I started.
    Hm, maybe I'll go do that!

    - Stravaig
     
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