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Post by Jens Dietrich on Jan 6, 2005 6:26:11 GMT -8
Jon, I think it's time for you to formulate a forum manifesto and some rules, such as a ban policy. For instance, in order to prevent this forum turning into another Filmtracks, you should forbid: - Trying to hack the forum by inserting code into one's post.
- "Spamming" the forum with many new topics for the sole purpose of driving all the real topics off the front page.
- Posting pornographic or otherwise offensive pictures in one's post.
- Imitating other posters by using a name that appears to be the same as theirs.
- Continuing flame wars over several threads.
- Flamebait, i.e. posts full of ridiculous accusations and outlandish insults and cursing purely meant to get a reaction from somebody else. That isn't free speech; that's noise that blocks real free speech from happening.
Etc. Just a thought. I'm a forum troll myself, so I know you'll have to deal with these things sooner or later.
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Post by Jon Broxton on Jan 6, 2005 6:28:41 GMT -8
Yes, excellent idea Jens. I had been thinking about it actually, but hadn't actually sat down and "put pen to paper" as it were - but this post has given me a starting point to work from. Many many thanks - I'll have something up fairly soon hopefully.
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Mac Styran
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Post by Mac Styran on Jan 8, 2005 22:52:02 GMT -8
I'd like the idea of a rule that you must have an avatar that shows your actual photo.
Ok, it's probably not possible, but it'd sure be nice.
I mean, Peter has it, Jon has it, probably Daren, myself and obviously Jens too.
I say ... MAKE IT A RULE! ;D
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Post by Jens Dietrich on Jan 9, 2005 3:55:00 GMT -8
...and obviously Jens too. Interesting. Most people I know don't even recognize me on that picture.
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Post by Mac Styran on Jan 9, 2005 15:54:50 GMT -8
Interesting. Most people I know don't even recognize me on that picture. I do, pal. I do. The mustache, the cigar ... the dreamy look on your face ...
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Post by Mr. E on Jan 10, 2005 14:25:46 GMT -8
I'd like the idea of a rule that you must have an avatar that shows your actual photo. Ok, it's probably not possible, but it'd sure be nice. I mean, Peter has it, Jon has it, probably Daren, myself and obviously Jens too. I say ... MAKE IT A RULE! ;D Hey! Mine IS my photo. I knew I'd never be accepted because of my red eyes and green skin.
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Post by Mac Styran on Jan 10, 2005 15:22:59 GMT -8
Hey! Mine IS my photo. I knew I'd never be accepted because of my red eyes and green skin. I'm so sorry for you, pal. You've always been a Mr.E to me, but now that I see what you actually look like ... doesn't make it better one bit. ;D
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Post by pmrsim on Jan 10, 2005 16:21:50 GMT -8
Hey! Mine IS my photo. I knew I'd never be accepted because of my red eyes and green skin. I could make a joke about coloured people....but I'm afraid. pete.
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Post by Mac Styran on Jan 11, 2005 4:26:27 GMT -8
I could make a joke about coloured people....but I'm afraid. pete. And you should be! Red eyed / green skinned people are unforgiving ... or so I hear ...
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