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Post by Afer on Jul 21, 2006 17:02:05 GMT -5
Thats what i stated on page one. But i was just the same when i first joined, they will get over it..hopefully!
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Post by Justhad on Jul 21, 2006 17:14:00 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I wanted to start a thread, but thought since this was open, I'd mention something. Can something be added to the rules when joining that multiple unneeded new threads in sections is somehow frowned upon??
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Post by Afer on Jul 21, 2006 18:28:13 GMT -5
Some of which are old threads, which me myself have started! Like favourite vampire, demon, villan. These are the same old threads being brought back up. But as i said, its a little unfare to expect new members to search through every page on the forum to make sure the thread they are about to create hasn't already been created. I think the new one the created should just be deleted and the old one should be bumped, but then we have the whole bumping thing..
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Post by Kenobi on Jul 21, 2006 18:56:28 GMT -5
Someones bumping up old customs threads
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Post by Angelus on Jul 21, 2006 19:20:18 GMT -5
Is there a way to send out an automated PM to all new members expalining the rules?
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Post by KAL-EL on Jul 21, 2006 19:22:06 GMT -5
Ugh!!!! That's not good Someones bumping up old customs threads
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Post by Justhad on Jul 21, 2006 21:28:29 GMT -5
I'd like to keep threads, that's not a big issue. It's the "do they watch the show? mayb" comments. Net speak, over posting, and old threads are coming back with the introduction to new members. I love the idea of sending a list of 'rules' per se to new members.
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Post by Bite Me on Jul 21, 2006 23:37:09 GMT -5
I'd like to keep threads, that's not a big issue. It's the "do they watch the show? mayb" comments. Net speak, over posting, and old threads are coming back with the introduction to new members. I love the idea of sending a list of 'rules' per se to new members. I don't think it's just the new members that need to be given the rules, as I can think of a number of "older" posters that could benefit from them as well. Anyone who posts 20-30 times a day really needs to ask themselves if what they are posting truly contributes to the discussion, if it doesn't then there is no need to post.
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Post by Jess on Jul 22, 2006 5:20:13 GMT -5
I think it would be great if more people were informed of the rules of the board. These last couple of days there seems to be more and more new people bumping up old threads (one was over a year old) in the customs section. Yesterday like 6 old threads were bumped up. It's a nightmare. I really wish people would take the time to read the rules that are stickied to the top of the customs section, they're there for a reason people....
Also what's been bugging me in the customs section is the comments like: "Very well done", "Awesome custom", or "You're very talented" get a bit irritating when that's all they write. If they don't have something more to contribute I don't think they should be posting on it. If they want to write 'awesome custom' they should also pick out something that they really like about it to make it more interesting.
Sorry about the rant post. I've just been a wee bit irritated by all this bumping in the customs area. I'll get off my soap box now. lol.
-Jess
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Post by Justhad on Jul 22, 2006 8:41:31 GMT -5
I think if people feel 'older' members are the issue, than a mass email should be sent out. Or, CMK could try and nip it in the bud, and notify members when they're doing someone like bumping old customs before it gets out of hand. Since Chad can't do it all alone, Tim, Rich and I could pick up the slack. I'd also be willing to pm the new members with a 'welcome' email stating a few things but also welcoming them to the forum, if anyone thinks this would help.
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Post by Dave the Vampire Slayer on Aug 3, 2006 20:47:23 GMT -5
Old threads shouldn't be bumped. That's the rule on the majority of forums, it's just a nuisance when a thread has run its course and then is suddenly brought back to the front page. Just leave them.
I'm all for a rule-list being sent out to new members or even everyone, but if a member gets warned and keeps at it, a banning should occur.
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Post by Girl Power on Aug 3, 2006 23:59:14 GMT -5
I disagree that old threads shouldn't be bumped. I think it's interesting when old threads are bumped. Often someone new has new enthusiasm and is bringing new life to the board. I love that they get excited and comment on things.
Personally, I think it's sad that there is less and less activity on this board. Why are they banning people for bumping a few old threads and not for some of the nasty and attacking posts that go on around here.
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Aug 4, 2006 2:22:57 GMT -5
Guys, it really just depends on the content of the thread. If someone brings up a post that was relevant to a certain time period and it no longer is important, or if that reply serves to add nothing to the post, then I see it as a problem.
I am not against bringing up old posts as long as its relevant, and thats my policy on replying to ANYTHING.
The only thing it changes a little for is the customs gallery simply because most people simply do not look back at pages, thats just a fact. If new people who DO look back start replying, its going to push down all of the new customs preventing the amount of feedback it could get. It sounds so trivial but thats just how it seems to happen and thats the best way to prevent it.
So in short, it depends on the subject at hand whether or not I'll give a warning or decide that its "bringing up an old topic" in a bad way.
- Tim
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Post by selflesschild on Aug 4, 2006 8:51:23 GMT -5
Question?: Say if on the customized figures board your Thread was in progress and it took you a while to finish it so if it got pushed back could you bring it back?
or would it be bumping in which so i'd be banned!
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Post by Justhad on Aug 4, 2006 9:27:54 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure if you're doing an inprogress custom, you can bump your same thread up if you're adding new things to it. Tim can correct me if I'm wrong about it, but I know some of the customizers do this and add several customs to an ongoing thread.
Are we going to make any rules about new members creating mulitple new threads and creating extremely high post counts in a matter of days?
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Post by Chosen Prophecy on Aug 4, 2006 10:49:17 GMT -5
Last year when I first started out I was posting alot of topics and I got a warning that some of the topics have already been covered and that I should look through the whole thread to find it... Isn't that like.. idk?
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Post by Afer on Aug 4, 2006 11:56:19 GMT -5
Same here. When i first joined the forum, i went crazy posting polls and posting all the time trying to get to know people. It is just the fun of joining the forum. They will die down. Already members like "peyton" + "Smashed" have started to post at a nice pace. Just the beginners rush.
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Aug 4, 2006 14:22:41 GMT -5
The majority of a "beginner's rush" is people, for some unknown reason, trying to get their post count up. Post count means absolutely nothing and why it matters to some people I will NEVER understand. But regardless, new people should understand that there are a lot of people who were here before them and while they are more than welcome to partake in the discussions here (it is a forum), don't be a nuisance. If your going to come here, take the time to explore it a little before going post crazy and posting things that are either unneccesary or rather recently discussed.
I cant give an exact definition of things okay to bring back and things not okay. As i said, if it adds to the post or if the topic has progressed or anything of that nature, but to bring up a topic from 4 months ago only to say "cool!", thats unneeded because whatever it was is most likely outdated and taking away from something that is.
I dont have the time to go back and lock all the topics which are considered "complete" so to speak, but I mean use common sense and logic to figure out what's okay to bring up and whats not. It's just to keep the place new and interesting, rather than continuously adding nothing to something old.
I do not want to keep anyone from posting anything, especially new people because we welcome newbies here, but have a little consideration for EVERYONE here at the forum when you make a post, and I say that to everyone who makes a post.
You can't please everyone and I'm attempting to go for a majority here.
- Tim
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Post by Angelus on Aug 22, 2006 5:50:45 GMT -5
Okay, I don't want to seem like I'm trying to stir up trouble, because I'm not, but now there's something else that's bugging me.
This whole thing that went on in the scale thread. I missed it, but I've been told what went on and it doesn't sound pretty. I went back and read your last post in the thread, Tim, and you mention that the ban button is "feelin' a little jumpy too.". But why wasn't it used? We'll ban a member for bringing up some old topics, but when people get out of line and start cursing and throwing insults each other, they get off with a warning? That doesn't make sense to me.
I'm all for giving people second chances. But I know there are certain people here that have stepped out of line on more than one or two occasions and will continue to do so as long as they can keep getting away with it. People are losing more and more respect for each other, and more people are gaining this "You don't agree with me, then fuck you" attitude. That shouldn't be acceptable. After a while, everyone's going to hate everyone else.
In my opinion, something seriously needs to be done or this board is going to go to hell. Perhaps maybe it's time to look at what rules we do and don't have and come up with a revised list? One that clearly defines things that are ban worthy. Announce them and make sure everyone knows them. No more third, fourth or fifth chances.
Just my two cents. I love this place and I've met a lot of really wonderful people on it, but it's really bringing me down now. I can barely stand all of the negativity and it's really making me want to leave. And I know I can't be the only one feeling like this.
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Post by Afer on Aug 22, 2006 10:38:23 GMT -5
I know I can't be the only one feeling like this. You are not! I feel the same way. I know not everybody can agree on different things, but balancing out is the most mature thing you can do and as Angelus said "You don't agree with me, then fuck you" thing we are getting. I feel some members think they are above some other members and they feel they should get away with this. So, Your not the only one Angelus!
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