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Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by (=DoM=), May 18, 2004.

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  1. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    Nice mix of "discuss" and "disgust" there :p

    If something does everything then it's good for nothing. These are the only forums I visit and that is because these are the only forums without **** floating over everything I have found.

    The 2 week trial wouldn't hurt anyone though. Won't hurt me because I won't be reading it :p

    We should make up a separate set of very strict and specific rules for the BS forum maybe?
    Nodsu, May 20, 2004
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  2. Godataloss Newcomer, in training Posts: 501

    Nodsu - the forum Nazi! :D
    Godataloss, May 20, 2004
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  3. Goalie Newcomer, in training Posts: 703

    For the record.. personality shows through plenty. After all, I never knew how suspicious to be of Didou and his midget thinking until he blackjacked me 3/4 of the way through that thread..

    Let's not mention the favorite OS flame wars, the picture thread, or the extra off color jokes that get inserted daily.

    There are plenty of ways to circumvent the rules grasshopper. You just need personality to do so. ;)
    Goalie, May 20, 2004
    #43

  4. Arris TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,307   +17

    Didou is fine as long as you don't open his cage ;)
    Arris, May 20, 2004
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  5. Didou Bowtie extraordinair! Posts: 5,898

    I resent that !!! [IMG]
    Didou, May 20, 2004
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  6. Arris TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,307   +17

    [IMG]
    Arris, May 20, 2004
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  7. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    I think also (although this is somewhat of a rehash of above posts) that you can really benefit from the irc room. I'll get in touch with Goalie and see about posting his FAQ on how to get there (we never posted it but he made one) and I'll replace the current bloated 'sticky' with Goalie's.

    Most of the people that are in the IRC room are mods and long time members of Techspot and we all know each other fairly well I think. We aren't real serious in there, we like to have some fun, and I think that that would add to the 'Techspot expierence' for you guys that think its too strict here, because you'd get to know us more that way. Us being long time members is also probably why we don't sense this 'lack of community' or whatever was (mentioned by DOM I think) above.

    As mentioned above the website is one of the few that you can get answers fairly quickly and not have to read through 18 posts to find the answer, to me I like it feeling 'clean'.
    SNGX1275, May 20, 2004
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  8. Akio Newcomer, in training Posts: 262

    Hahaha! I can see Arris was getting bored! :grinthumb Anyway, so we can't swear at all? :eek:
    Akio, May 20, 2004
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  9. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    I'm not a moderator so I can't say for sure but in my experience.
    One can swear moderately and in right places using mild swear words. S***, f***, p*** and lighter stuff like damn, friggin, stupid are allowed in small quantities if they are needed to make a point.

    I think you need at least "Techspot Paladin" rank to be able to judge the appropriateness of swear words tho :p
    Nodsu, May 20, 2004
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  10. Akio Newcomer, in training Posts: 262

    Hahaha! Okay, not that I was going to swear you know! But sometimes they just come out... Hahaha! ;)
    Akio, May 20, 2004
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  11. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    [IMG]

    "I am not amused, Admiral Arris..."

    ;)
    Phantasm66, May 20, 2004
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  12. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    I tell you what's probably not acceptable unfortunately - lots of nice graphics like that all over the place. In a structured manner, of course....
    Phantasm66, May 20, 2004
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  13. Godataloss Newcomer, in training Posts: 501

    I just wish this place was more south park and less simpsons:chef:
    Godataloss, May 20, 2004
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  14. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    Well I am a big south park fan myself, and I'd like nothing better. But you have to face the fact that maybe that's not workable. Once you cross a certain line, you open the doors to porn, dating chat - even paedophiles - its just a deep, dark hole. Sorry but the only way to avoid that is not to go there at all, I am afraid.
    Phantasm66, May 20, 2004
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  15. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    It is amazing to see how a what is apropriate thread gets turned into a smily and pic toss around.

    Just kidding, it's all in good fun, I suppose :p
    poertner_1274, May 20, 2004
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  16. Akio Newcomer, in training Posts: 262

    Hahaha nice Phantasm66!
    Akio, May 20, 2004
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  17. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    Or keep him away from the sheep....;)


    As has been pointed out, but a good point can often be repeated, we keep the forum as clean as possible (with the exception of "TMS") and "go crazy" in the IRC channel...

    That way you can [IMG] as much as you like, with swearing and sheep-shaggin if you so prefer, and still have a forum where questions get answered quickly...


    Even though I'm still very much against the idea of a BS forum, I think we could loosen up the rule a bit in "TMS", as long as it's all in good taste....
    MrGaribaldi, May 20, 2004
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  18. Didou Bowtie extraordinair! Posts: 5,898

    What the ... ?!?!?!?!?!

    Everyone seems to concur that I'm the weirdest one around these parts. Well you know what ? In my mind, i'm the sanest person I know.;)

    PS. Have some respect for the old members !!! [IMG]
    Didou, May 20, 2004
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  19. Goalie Newcomer, in training Posts: 703

    We'd need a another sticky (that people wouldn't read), a EULA/TOS (see above), or nothing though to get the point to others that the rule is loosened only on TMS.. I'm afraid you unleash it one place, other folks will assume it's everwhere.

    PS- Phant, that has to be one of the silliest animated GIF's I've seen a while. Good trolling! :p
    Goalie, May 20, 2004
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  20. (=DoM=) Newcomer, in training Posts: 242

    Phantasm, you double posted there *slap* dont do it again or you will be banned :)
    (=DoM=), May 20, 2004
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