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Old 10-26-2003, 04:02 PM   #68 (permalink)
WhoaitsZ
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Originally posted by billege
RULES. That's what I needed to get this out. Thanks.
That's what is making me uncomfortable.

If I post a top five list, by which I may learn about my fellow memebers through thier choices, am I going to see it deleted because it's "not discussable?" Or, should it simply be put in a forum such as nonsense? I am unclear.


first off, i am no mod... but i try to do what i can. if i'm wrong i'll be corrected.

i'd assume since there is a label thats says "post ANYTHING.." by Nonesense that would mean that, since I assume a top five list would indeed be an "anything", that yes you can. in nonesense.



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Is it necessary to make it a "rule" that an article will be linked, quoted? We all know that a post which does that is a better post. But is the rule necessary? Won't posts live or die by their quality and the response they invoke, or fail too?

I need clarification on this point: If I was to refer to an article, and NOT link to it, not quote it; would you guys delete it? Is that what the new rules mean?


Yes, I personally believe posts posted from other places on the net should be submitted with the link. as for being quoted, it looks better and it is undoubtfully known that you are not the author.

i would assume the main reason is this: it annoys people fuckless to click on a thread and see a URL and nothing else. i can't begin to speak of how many times i wished to thwack someone for doing that.

as for having the link also, to me, is only right. someone works and puts these articles out. links let us check and clarify and acknowledge an author. believe me, authors seriously need recognition.

as for 'will it be deleted if i don't quote..' i doubt it will be out right deleted, especially if other people have started adding to the thread. a lot of mods , i've seen Spec and Sec in particuliar edit them properly. so if you slip, don't sweat. edit it, fix it. if you purposedly posted it out of the manner they want then, well, i don't know about the thread but the offender could very well be removable.

we all make mistakes. fuck man, i probably have two billion typos above. i almost always edit and my images never work until i point them out to enough people to be thoroughly embarressed.

te difference is when we can do a good job and we do not because we are lazy. that is just pathetic and selfish for people who rather see good posts than half assed ones.

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What about new people? How do you think a demand for such high quality affects them? Granted, it's good that things are of such quality, but is it worthwhile for the mods to have all these rules to enforce, then also make them qualify the rules for those still learning them?
only a jerk or flat out asshole would jump all over newbies. when i began and didn't get things quite right I got pms saying 'see?' and i learned. i've even had an admin who helped me once without my asking.

i have a feeling if someone lost their mind and devoured a newbie halx or an admin would give them a serious piece of their mind.

we want you guys to post in good taste. the mods do so. so, naturally, they understand that learning the ropes means many slip ups.

i'd not worry about the newbies at all unless you saw what apeared to be a mod gone crazy, at which time, as halx stated, you should PM him. and when you do it may take days, so have patience.


.... this is probably getting redundant for some. if it is and art or someone gives the word i'd be glad to try and explain things some more via PMs. just message me.
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