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Yeah, you resorted to an image instead of a statement. That also seems to tick off the Escapist Mods.Meta Like That said:
Pro-tip: When being contrary in a thread, don't use IMAGES. Escapist mods apparently don't want this place to become LOLcat/4Chan central.
Would the thread be any more locked if I objected to it rationally? The image pretty much conveys my thoughts on that matter as well.McClaud said:
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sooperg said:
See this is more like it ^^elgringobandito said:
I haven't yet been suspended, on probation or anything and (fingers crossed) I won't be ... Also I hope this thread doesn't get me into trouble ... It's only for a bit of fun :-D
...I can see why the last part of your post could annoy people, but I've seen quite a lot worse on The Escapist that hasn't gotten so much as a complaint. On the other hand, I've seen somebody banned on the basis of having bad grammar, so I really don't know.sooperg said:
Probation, as described in the forum guidelines: it's a warning, not just to you, but everyone else as well. Sometimes you'll see a probation that you don't agree with or doesn't make sense, often that means that there is something else is going on behind the scenes. A nasty PM, a history of bad behavior, or something else.
Whatever it is, a probation isn't the end of the world, it's a moderator saying "Hey, we don't want this kind of stuff on the forums. Please don't do it again." A suspension on the other hand is a tool that lets users know when their behavior won't be tolerated, or they need a break from the forums to get their heads on straight.
You may always appeal your suspensions and probations. We are pretty damned reasonable, if you feel that we were too strict or don't see the whole picture simply catch up with one of us (I am nearly always on IRC), and have a polite chat about the action. Don't be intimidated; moderators do not live in ivory towers looking down on masses of peons. We have horrible grammar and laugh at funny pictures just like everyone else.
Whatever it is, a probation isn't the end of the world, it's a moderator saying "Hey, we don't want this kind of stuff on the forums. Please don't do it again." A suspension on the other hand is a tool that lets users know when their behavior won't be tolerated, or they need a break from the forums to get their heads on straight.
This is true about IBTL, first!!11!eleven, this, and other non-comments. This isn't a yahoo chat, if everyone posted like that we'd have very little signal and lots of noise. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal-to-noise_ratio#Informal_use] No one wants to visit a forum full of catchphrases and one-liners.
Same as above, pictures without context or additional content are just spam to most people. Making it worse pictures take up a lot more real estate than a "this" post. Spammy text is a lot easier to ignore than pages of lolcats and motivational posters. Pictures are certainly welcome if they pertain to the conversation, or add something to your point. They're not welcome when you use them to attract attention to yourself without contributing anything to the discussion.McClaud said:
Your personal opinion came at a sensitive time where it was viewed to be an attack on users who came to this site to vote for their favorite game company. We were up to our eyeballs in nastiness and your comment seemed elitist and aggressive. Perhaps it was the comparison you did that pushed the moderator towards a warning, which nicely segues into my final statement.Samurai Goomba said:
You may always appeal your suspensions and probations. We are pretty damned reasonable, if you feel that we were too strict or don't see the whole picture simply catch up with one of us (I am nearly always on IRC), and have a polite chat about the action. Don't be intimidated; moderators do not live in ivory towers looking down on masses of peons. We have horrible grammar and laugh at funny pictures just like everyone else.
To avoid moderator wrath, I try to avoid swearing, or if I must, to apologize or use low level swears. Also, not being a jerk helps, try to be receptive of other's opinions. ANY mention of sexual anything is a terrible idea. You know, simple little things.
Uh, other than that, ALWAYS have text in your posts(significant stuff too, not just "lol", as that is little more than spam), avoid image abuse(and use spoilers when including them save for reviews), don't abuse Capslock/BB code (THIS IS VERY ANNOYING AND HARSH ON THE EYES), when including links to other websites have a good reason for doing so (lest you be called a spambot), and follow general forum ettiquette as listed in the Forum Guidelines.
Edit: Wilson up above has most of what I've said already, so yeah.
Uh, other than that, ALWAYS have text in your posts(significant stuff too, not just "lol", as that is little more than spam), avoid image abuse(and use spoilers when including them save for reviews), don't abuse Capslock/BB code (THIS IS VERY ANNOYING AND HARSH ON THE EYES), when including links to other websites have a good reason for doing so (lest you be called a spambot), and follow general forum ettiquette as listed in the Forum Guidelines.
Edit: Wilson up above has most of what I've said already, so yeah.
I totally understand that as well. When space is an issue.wilsonscrazybed said:
Also, hotlinkers totally piss me off on other forums I moderate, so I tend to put them on probation for that reason. So when there's a ton of PICTURES, it takes me all friggin' night to scan each one for hotlinking. Which then makes me more cranky.
If the entire thread is pictures, I usually don't care, as long as the pictures aren't HOTLINKED or INAPPRORPIATE. But usually one thread full of pictures expands into two, and then three, and then a dozen. I try not to give what I call a precedent for abuse. I can understand why you'd stop picture replies in a heartbeat.
That's 4Chan behavior, and doesn't necessarily encourage DISCUSSION.
I'm a good little escapist haven't been in trouble yet. *points to Morpheus badge* Probably, because I'm not edgy or funny.
I've always been more worried that you live in an obsidian tower surrounded by a field of roses.wilsonscrazybed said:
I swear if I was a mod, I would put you on one for a few minutes just because of this post.Reaperman Wompa said:
Is it wrong to be proud of my correct (ish) spelling and grammar? Is it wrong to avoid all ban worthy threads? Is it wrong to ignore trolls? Is it wrong to respect the mods in their work? Is it wrong to have avoided religious political threads like my sanity avoids me? Fuck no.Bourne said:I swear if I was a mod, I would put you on one for a few minutes just because of this post.Reaperman Wompa said:
I'm just happy that I have managed to avoid the ban hammer. It is sort of an achievement, and it's nice to be proud of something.
c'mon join the probation train...i got suspended for saying meh in a thread...it did enter as just meh even though i actually did type a whole paragraph but my laptop decided it would put my mouse scroller into auto-pilot and i hit enter...then i facepalmed and edited it...but the mod got it before me which was like 0.05 secondsLockHeart said: