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mod Anderson
Moderator
Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 100 Location: The reports panel
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 1:44 am |
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Ok guys, I've been seeing a good deal of 'bad' posting around here lately, a.k.a. backseat moderating (BS modding) and going way off topic.
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BS modding: Here's a clarification on what to do and what not to do. In case of spamming, bumping, etc., don't post stuff like "Oooh you gon' be banned" or "Mods lock this now" or "This is going to be locked" or "^BUMP" or "^SPAM". Also, don't say stuff like "I'm really sick of..." or use excessive caps (hypocritical much?) or tell people to do such and such, especially mods. (Seriously, dudes, we're not BLIND or anything.) But you can post stuff like "Go here to learn how to..." or "Please don't..." or simply ignore it (really, guys, it en't that hard to ignore). When a user posts something they shouldn't have, and a moderator has already posted after, don't address it again. I mean, c'mon, we just said!... If no moderator has said anything, be nice, but at the same time, you should only post because you are contributing. You can mention the problem in your post. Try not to post only to tell someone off. We will delete spam topics, and we will also warn for BS modding. Bumping is okay if it contributes to the topic. Note: The topic-maker is allowed to, at any point in time, ask the moderators to lock his/her topic.
Double posting and the likes: If you see someone double-posting, generally you should ignore it. However, it may be okay if you are contributing to the topic and you gently remind the above user to please not double post. For example: "No, I agree that so-and-so should be such-and-such because blah blah blah. And user-above-me-who-has-posted-twice, please don't double post. There's an edit button by your post ." Or something polite like that. But don't jump to the opportunity of doing that frequently, either, because mods do deal accordingly with double posting, so it is ultimately unnecessary to do so. When in doubt, resort to a PM.
Also, we do appreciate when a user posts the link to another topic when a poster posts a redundant topic. Just don't post after someone if they've already provided the link; a mod will lock the topic accordingly.
Going off topic: It's fun, sure, but it gets really annoying, especially in topics like the Hurt and Heal. Resort to PMing or other topics.
Posting: Basically, don't spam. This means no posts that have literally, nothing in them. Or quote pyramids . Or posting really strange posts that have nothing to do with anything, or just restate something that's been previously said. Just try to contribute something (useful) when you post. That means, don't just quote a user without saying anything else because you agree with him/her (there's no contribution. I read that already). Additionally, spam topics are no excuse to spam in. You will receive a warning. Do not post in topics that you know will be locked. Do not post in there! Anything but a redirecting link is not helpful.
Note: Do not put "first post!" etc in your posts. That is spam.
Technical Forum Behaviour link
In regards to improper English and typing: quit nitpicking; it's annoying and pointless. It's okay to perhaps point out that it's hard to read the user's posting ("Well, I'm not quite sure what you meant, but..." or "It's a little confusing what you meant by...") but don't bash ("You're an idiot because you can't spell and..." or "lok!11! Im so-nd-so cuz i am stupid & cnt typ!1! lolol! i wnt 2 b mod!!!11" or "I'm translating this stupid noob's writing..."). The extent of these comments has seem to grown over the past whenever. It's not clever to correct someone's typing, just because you're so 'superior'. I've seen most of you make lots of grammatical errors; no one's perfect. It's tiring when I see all the pointless posts that just say something to the extent of "Speak in English, noob". Nothing helpful there! |
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Pip Panzerotten
Official Comic Maker
Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 1223 Location: In the toilet chucking a bog
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:37 am |
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this is sooo going to hitchhikers guide to btc _________________
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Mochi Totoro
Bug Hunters Team Member
Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3508 Location: sushi attic
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Vyvian Risotto
Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 540 Location: The power of the poor and the posh alike.
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:48 pm |
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finally the rules have been laid out _________________ TWO T-shirts!
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Macncheez House
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 675
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Mochi Totoro
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3508 Location: sushi attic
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Mcrfreak Simpson
Bug Hunters Team Member
Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 1909 Location: Éire
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:20 am |
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Macncheez House wrote: |
Awesome, now there's no excuse.. |
Lol,i agree mac.Its good that there is no excuse for noobs and rule-breakers BUT i wont be saying that when i need an excuse!Lol.joking. |
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Linda Giffuri
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 293 Location: The Magical Land of Awesomeness
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:38 am |
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Hmmm, Okay. Now i understand what BS Modding Means. Thanks mod Anderson. _________________ Linda: I didn't know that...
Twigglet: It means you're not Sobchak. |
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Ben Lebowski
Moderator
Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 2073 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:05 pm |
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[offtopic]Mod Anderson is a shared account by all of the mods[/offtopic] _________________
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Mochi Totoro
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3508 Location: sushi attic
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Rowena Svoltaire
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Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 3720 Location: UK, England
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:54 pm |
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mod Anderson wrote: |
Do not post in topics that you know will be locked. |
Praise Jebus! _________________
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Mcrfreak Simpson
Bug Hunters Team Member
Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 1909 Location: Éire
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:20 pm |
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But what if somebody has a question?are we aloud to tell them the answer (unless its secert location) before it gets locked? |
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Donkey Burritos
Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 872 Location: Birmingham IQ:147
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:22 pm |
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tell them the answer or refer them to a guide i believe... _________________
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Mcrfreak Simpson
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Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 1909 Location: Éire
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:25 pm |
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Ok thanks for the help! |
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Rowena Svoltaire
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Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 3720 Location: UK, England
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:32 pm |
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Yeah obviously that's fine, just a bit too frequently about five people will all post in a thread going 'This is going to be locked' or 'This is spaaam'.
Nobody cares, so don't do it. _________________
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