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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Grakelin, Nov 1, 2009.

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  1. DarkFool

    DarkFool Nemesis of the Ancients

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    Drog Black Tooth: One of the most noteable modders to have ever laid a finger upon Arcanum, DBT patched and patched until Arcanum was shored up and quite beautiful. He demonstrated himself as a veritable wealth of information. However, he moderated in a manner that conflicted with the general stylings of T-A, and now exists as Elder Joachim, and not a member of the Administration.

    Xiao Caity: A Petite Spitfire, Xiao is the resident Hot Chick, and well known for possession of a temper, a talent for writing, and a tendency to damn those whom gravedig to an early and painful ruin.

    PapaDog1999: The stoic dog sitting and Xiao's flank, he is fast to back her up, and faster to bury those whom attempt to swoon her. A Devout Lover of Anime, and possessed of a decidedly dirty sense of humor, PD has demonstrated himself as an amusing and entertaining member of our forum.

    Silvara: The rarely vocal Silver Dragon of The House of Lords, Silvara is a highly active member of the Cybernations-side of T-A, a wealth of good, well-grounded logic, and a pleasant conversationalist. She can be found at nearly all hours in HoL's IRC Channel, and is worth stopping by to chat with. :)

    Arthgon: Isn't yet old/noteable enough to qualify, imo.

    (sorry, but I don't believe the "I had an older account!" bit)
     
  2. Grakelin

    Grakelin New Member

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    I had an older account! I was Jarinor AND Blinky. Somebody put my name in the list.
     
  3. wobbler

    wobbler Well-Known Member

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    Mind you, he is very irritating.



    And I don't have anything better, but bringing up CN in the description of Silvara seems wrong.
     
  4. Arthgon

    Arthgon Well-Known Member

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    You are very wrong, because I had an older account with the name of EAD.

    Oh well, it is not that important you know, because those who are now in the list deserve it much more.
     
  5. Gjerdev Ankarus

    Gjerdev Ankarus New Member

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    Forgive me for being on-topic, but I have a question for Xz:

    Not to question your azure wisdom, but what exactly is your provocation for this rule? I understand your motives, but why exactly is this a problem? It's not as though pictures of tits on every post would cause the admins any serious trouble with the outside world.

    My guess is that it's so easy to make a link policy on this type of thing and doesn't really affect anything on the forum, (in fact, I'm sure most of us here [myself included] like the idea of forced links to mature material anyway) as well as the fact that doing so drastically reduces the likelihood of whinging, general bullshit and other annoyances, so why not?

    Is my run-on assumption correct?
     
  6. Charonte

    Charonte Member

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    It does, however, reduce the chances of the few with a life/job getting yelled at by their bosses. That and it also reduces the chance the site itself will be blocked which might piss a few others (Xz) off in the more boring hours.

    You're not forgiven.
     
  7. Vorak

    Vorak Administrator Staff Member

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    Linking has long been the tradition here (disguised links have a long history here). But recent lapses in taste have led to codifiation in order to keep safe those using work computers or PCs in easilly viewable areas like campus libraries.

    And the notable user list is not being updated, it hasn't even been 2 years since I last did it way to rush things guys.
     
  8. Xz

    Xz Monkey Admin Staff Member

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  9. Philes

    Philes Well-Known Member

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    *the following post contains my personal conjectures and random opinions. I do not speak for the moderators here*

    To those confused: Basically, a certain thread containing overindulgence and abuse of the general free reign given to members here lead to this rule. Do not look for the posts in the applicable thread, as they no longer exist. I was able to figure this out as a user who isn't here too incredibly often, so the rest of you have no real excuse.

    Also, trying to insert yourself into a community by writing your own bylines in a notable user thread is hubris at best, and pathetic at worst. Jumping onto the bandwagon, nudging elbows and winking while saying "Me too guys, right, right? Huh?" is painful to watch.

    As a final thought, starting a post by saying via a lame "disclosure" that you do not speak for the admins at TA implies an even greater level of arrogance that I cannot even begin to describe. Complete douchebaggery.
     
  10. Grakelin

    Grakelin New Member

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    In my defense, in time past there have been similar debates where the admins have ruled in favor of this not being a SFW forum in the first place. And DE has posted far worse pictures than Misty lolicon.
     
  11. Xz

    Xz Monkey Admin Staff Member

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    Well, it is now. With perhaps the exception of boob day/week/month/however long it takes before someone changes the avatars back.
     
  12. TheDavisChanger

    TheDavisChanger Well-Known Member

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    Gjerdev Ankarus New Member

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    I'm assuming that tasteless remark is directed at me? It sounds to me like you've got a bad case of personal elitism going on.
     
  14. Ramidel

    Ramidel New Member

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    "Personal?" In this case, "organizational" applies.
     
  15. Elder Joachim

    Elder Joachim New Member

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    Yeah, I quite clearly remember him posting furry gay nazi porn himself.

    He's gonna rape your asses when he comes back.
     
  16. Xz

    Xz Monkey Admin Staff Member

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    He also posted the vagina wall.
     
  17. Gjerdev Ankarus

    Gjerdev Ankarus New Member

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    "Personal" as in perspectively so.

    And Philes, this is a forum, not a clubhouse. I'll thank you to suspend your condescent.

    Tell me, though, what is it about you that makes you more "worthy" to be here than me? Your post count? Piss off.
     
  18. Philes

    Philes Well-Known Member

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    That post wasn't actually directed at you, but it's really cute that you got all offended over it.
     
  19. rosenshyne

    rosenshyne New Member

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    What got your panties in a fucking twist? As far as I can tell, Philes' condescension was primarily directed at Arthgon, with a follow-up tongue-in-cheek reference to himself. Nothing to do with you, you self-important ignoramus.

    You also incorrect in presuming that forum and clubhouse cannot be one and the same. I like Philes a hell of a lot more than you, so you can go fuck yourself right in your spot-light hogging little twat.
     
  20. Gjerdev Ankarus

    Gjerdev Ankarus New Member

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    Somehow, I should have expected that. I apologize if I mistook your meaning.

    Two things, however. Firstly: Who, then, was it directed at? Secondly: Why are you acting as though I've done you some offense? If it was a mistake, as you assert, you would have no reason for a snide comment such as that which you've just posted.
     
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