A Reminder on Swearing, Flaming, Spam, etc

***Alcar*** · #1 12-12-2004, 02:56 AM

Arriving after five days of absence, it is obvious from the abundant swearing, flaming, and spamming in many threads that these issues are starting to creep up on us again. What's more disturbing is that it pops up in the most peaceful of threads, over the slightest things.

I don't want to go all Nazi on your asses once again (though it would be enjoyable), so I'd rather give you the respect to sort things out yourselves, and tone it down.

Alcar...

***Wil*** · #2 12-12-2004, 03:03 AM

Mmm, GD and the Spoiler Forum are cosy. I haven't been into Off-Topic for about a week. If I'd have known we would be missing a smod, I'd have been more vigilant down there.

Facsimile · #3 12-12-2004, 06:48 PM

But he didn't need speech marks! It was the most justified argument in the world!

***Alcar*** · #4 12-12-2004, 08:22 PM

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Mmm, GD and the Spoiler Forum are cosy. I haven't been into Off-Topic for about a week. If I'd have known we would be missing a smod, I'd have been more vigilant down there.

It is popping up primarily in Forum Suggestions & Feedback, Welcomes & Birthdays, and Off-Topic Discussion. Apart from a bit of spamming in General Oddworld Discussion and all other forums, it's pretty good overall. I just wish people wouldn't swear so much, or start flamming wars.

Alcar...

mawk · #5 12-12-2004, 08:34 PM

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It is popping up primarily in Forum Suggestions & Feedback, Welcomes & Birthdays, and Off-Topic Discussion. Apart from a bit of spamming in General Oddworld Discussion and all other forums, it's pretty good overall. I just wish people wouldn't swear so much, or start flamming wars.

Alcar...

Sounds like you need to extend the powers of one or two of the mods to the FS&H and Welcomes & Birthdays forums, since only you and Abe Babe can moderate them. I've seen nothing of Abe Babe so far, so I presume she isn't on often, and I know that you've just come back from a 5 day leave. If both of you are away at the same time then you're pretty ****ed really.

***Alcar*** · #6 12-12-2004, 09:04 PM

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Sounds like you need to extend the powers of one or two of the mods to the FS&H and Welcomes & Birthdays forums, since only you and Abe Babe can moderate them. I've seen nothing of Abe Babe so far, so I presume she isn't on often, and I know that you've just come back from a 5 day leave. If both of you are away at the same time then you're pretty ****ed really.

If the Oddworld Forums were more active, employing more staff members would be a reality. But things are generally fine, the spam / flamming / excessive swearing have been slowly creeping up again, it was just more prominent when I returned from my absence. As for Welcomes & Birthdays, the Off-Topic Discussion moderators have control over it as well, being a sub-forum and all.

All it needs is a reminder, though if it gets worse, I'll just go Nazi again

Alcar...

mawk · #7 12-12-2004, 11:03 PM

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If the Oddworld Forums were more active, employing more staff members would be a reality. But things are generally fine, the spam / flamming / excessive swearing have been slowly creeping up again, it was just more prominent when I returned from my absence. As for Welcomes & Birthdays, the Off-Topic Discussion moderators have control over it as well, being a sub-forum and all.

All it needs is a reminder, though if it gets worse, I'll just go Nazi again

Alcar...

The Third Reich shall rise again!

SeaRex · #8 12-13-2004, 03:23 AM

You ****ing suck, Alcar.

Heh... I haven't really noticed many people swearing (besides me, of course, but that's just business as usual) in OT. I'll keep a look out, I suppose. Oh, and I'll watch the potty mouth.

It turns me on when you force your will upon the weak.

T-nex · #9 12-13-2004, 04:32 AM

Hmm... I don't there's any spamming really... But flaming is another thing. People flame each other for nothing... Maybe it's becouse we are bored or something.....

AquaticAmbi · #10 12-13-2004, 06:34 PM

*Looks all innocent and pretends that she hasn't contributed to some of the spamming*... Hee, I really appreciate how clean these forums are compared to some of them out there as far as spamming and stuff goes. The flames around here are almost enjoyable, at least the ones that I've read in the past. It annoys me when they get too pointless though, and people forget that remaining respectful and having a sensable argument/debate is an option.

Anywho, SEIG HIEL MEIN FURHER ALCAR!

Abeguy · #11 12-13-2004, 08:36 PM

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SEIG HIEL MEIN FURHER ALCAR!

Stupid Nazi

yes I agree Flaming is fun to read but irratating to see
it's called an oxymoron

Facsimile · #12 12-14-2004, 12:26 AM

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Hmm... I don't there's any spamming really... But flaming is another thing. People flame each other for nothing... Maybe it's becouse we are bored or something.....

It's just so damn fun!

mawk · #13 12-14-2004, 02:12 AM

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Stupid Nazi

yes I agree Flaming is fun to read but irratating to see
it's called an oxymoron

Oxymoron = flammable idiot. An oxymoron is someone you could and should flame.

(That's just the forum 'flame' reference to it, I know what it really means.)

Abeguy · #14 12-14-2004, 01:59 PM

well sorry mawk
your intellect must be equal to mine

***Nate*** · #15 12-14-2004, 04:32 PM

Wait... Is that a complement or an insult?

Just kidding

AquaticAmbi · #16 12-14-2004, 06:19 PM

Actually, since that was a contradicting statement rather than a term, it would be a paradox.

An oxymoron would be like "bittersweet".

My intellect is far superior. Bow to me.

Abeguy · #17 12-15-2004, 08:11 PM

I never bow to a teenager!

Kids Next Door! GO!

hee hee