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i think that if the crew would make a stupid coments forum that people would go to that forum insted of this forum and posting stupid random things. but thats my thoughts.

Thank you Louise. :3


I agree with suizome on some of his ideas. While it may be difficult and extremely time-consuming, the whole idea of PM-ing someone who comments are, say, less-than-be-desired, could easily show those people that they are indeed garnering the attention they need/want, but it isn't the right way to do it. We should send out PMs saying something along the likes of this:

Dear Username,
It has come to the attention of the IDT (Intelligent Disussion Thread), part of the "Why Not?" guild forum, that what you posted in the thread is not related to the subject, ideas, nor overal thread discussion. It has come to the attention of the thread moderator (Username) and/or member(s) (Username), that you had posted such. We're not trying to enforce a law or anything, nor do we want to, but please... next time you come to the thread, read the ideas posted and the subject involved, and participate in the disussion. We would gladly hear your ideas, and we will do our best to include you in the conversation.

Violation: Disregarding the thread rules and code
(Put actual post they used here)

Sincerely,
Gaia "Why Not?" Guild, IDT Moderator (Username)
Gaia "Why Not?" Guild, Member(s) (Username)


Bwah-ha-ha-ha, victory shall be HOURS.

xP

You could always try a name and shame policy. Put the names up in an announcement thread or something and then ignore the users' posts when they speak anywhere in the forum. I think they'll soon get the idea.

i don't get how to do stuff here

In response to the whole one liner debate, I see nothing wrong with one liners or smilies, as long as they're relevant to the topic or discussion.
I have seen quite a few Wall O' Texts that is just nothing but constant spam and namecalling!

I also tend not to judge people's spelling/grammar either, I'd prefer it if people don't resort to chatspeak, but as long as it's understandable and is relevant, I don't really care if you don't always capitalize your I's.

There have been some circumstances where I've posted something (not in this guild....) and I really believed it to be relevant but it got treated as spam and removed, I argued my case, but because it sort of fell under a generic heading it got treated as spam when it wasn't!
So maybe PMing potential offenders isn't such a bad idea. It gives people a chance to explain themselves if they weren't being clear.

But if someone's clearly being obnoxious, then ban away....maybe if it's like a repeat offense type thing. 3 strikes, you're out? Maybe?

I also rather liked afterdark_angel's name and shame idea...

I am smart.
to prove it 1+1=2

This is a very difficult problem to work with. I honestly cant say that I dont enjoy random bouts of idiosy, in fact I do very much. But I do have to say that intelligent conversation is often far more satisfying then random shouts of "pudding!" and the like. The truth is that in this world that problem is going to happen. Though this is only an online world, Gaia has ran into the same problem that many nations in the real world have. Though many might call my reasoning 'out there' my thoughts are this. The reason that this problem has occured on such a large scale in many places is that everyone is uniqe. Everyone is different. Everyone is their own individual person with their own individual thoghts, feelings, and experiences. The only way to completely eliminate this variable is to take away all freedom of expression. In other words, communism, and I know no one wants that.