Positivity Please?

[grave_digga]

That's Suaheli to me. Not everybody is from teh UAS. Plaintext?

Google rules.

- A TV-MA rating means the program may be unsuitable for those below 17.

- Rated NC-17 (No One 17 And Under Admitted)

[golden_boy]

if this site starts rating people like tv/movies does, then i would be nc-17 or TV-MA.

That's Suaheli to me. Not everybody is from teh UAS. Plaintext?

[rambo]

im sick of non-sense threads. i say create 1 section and dump all the shit in there. dont move to private, move to "JUNK" and if someone is really offended by words...i think kleenex offers free samples, dry your eyes.

[ninjamonkeyz]

Damn, I read your reply accidentally Foq. My eyes.

Thanks, Monty. It's awesome; with just a handful of people on the ignore list, there is so much less spam to wade through when reading the forum.

Now if they could just be banned instead of just ignored, that'd fix things for real. Ah well. Ignoring will do.

if this site starts rating people like tv/movies does, then i would be nc-17 or TV-MA. Use your judgement before consorting with me. *period* I carry a warning label ready.. But i still think users should be the ones that have the user side choice on how to deal with this situation.

[golden_boy]

Damn, I read your reply accidentally Foq. My eyes.

Thanks, Monty. It's awesome; with just a handful of people on the ignore list, there is so much less spam to wade through when reading the forum.

Now if they could just be banned instead of just ignored, that'd fix things for real. Ah well. Ignoring will do.

[foq]

You could simply ignore their posts by not reading them as well.

[Mr.Burns]

Hi GB,

Go to your user cp > Settings and options from the down menu > Edit Ignore list > Enter the name of the person you want to ignore in the "Add a Member to Your List... " field then click okay. This should then hide the response content rather than the response in its entirity for all users you specify. It's not ideal but it's a start.

Hope this helps

Monty

[golden_boy]

What, really? I can ignore users so their posts never show up for me? How?

I'd instantly put like 20 people on my list.

[Mr.Burns]

Thanks for the suggestions Ninja, let's hope that a little self control and maturity will negate the need

Kind regards

Monty

[ninjamonkeyz]

Reading back through some of the responses there seems to be 2 seperate threads here but it would seem wise for me to stick on topic, as despite the admins best efforts (and well done for your attempts to reverse this trend guys - it certainly isnt easy), this site, to me at least, feels like it is in danger of becoming an increasingly unpleasant place to be.

Frenzy, to get back to the original post, I like the idea of a little more possitivity in the site my friend. It seems a sensible way forward and it would be good to see some more comeradery and good natured, sportsmanship return to the game with players showing respect for each other in game and by extension here on the site.

Perhaps more emphasis on the recent acheivements of possitive influences like Oppee, Rook, Seven, MH and Baker might help attract ppl to the site rather than repel them with negativity.
Perhaps an "idiots guide to... " various quake activities might be good "sticky" threads. E.g. a simple newbie friendly guide to pimping your quake using different textures and skins,
mod reviews, etc.
I appreciate the free speech principle but I think it was Rook who, in his usual entertaining but concise way, suggested that just because you can say whatever you like on this forum doesn't necessarily mean that you should. The idea of having a dedicated area or a means of quckly identifying the more "negative" or abusive postings can be a) contained and read by those that are interested and b)easily ignored by those that are not, could work very well. I'm sure there are some that enjoy, and indeed thrive, on this kind of enagement but clearly it's not for everyone and one could take the view that their patience has been sorely tested.
[Edit: after wading through some of the other threads some of this appears to have already happened so keep up the good work ]



Kind regards

Monty

I agree with you Monty, people should have some self control when they are posting abusive and negative stuff, but the internet provides free filters for foul language to be censored, and this site has an option to ignore users if any of their post offend them. It should be user choice. I think net nanny would be a good choice for the more sensitive users, however not free, but a free add-on from firefox for censorship would help. just some suggestions.

[Mr.Burns]

Reading back through some of the responses there seems to be 2 seperate threads here so it would seem wise for me to stick on topic.

Frenzy, to get back to the original post, I like the idea of a little more possitivity in the site my friend. It seems a sensible way forward and it would be good to see some more comeradery and good natured, sportsmanship return to the game with players showing respect for each other in game and by extension here on the site.

Perhaps more emphasis on the recent acheivements of possitive influences like Oppee, Rook, Seven, MH and Baker might help attract ppl to the site rather than repel them with negativity.
Perhaps an "idiots guide to... " various quake activities might be good "sticky" threads. E.g. a simple newbie friendly guide to pimping your quake using different textures and skins,
mod reviews, etc.
I;m sure we all appreciate and enjoy the free speech principle but I think it was Rook who, in his usual entertaining but concise way, suggested that just because you can say whatever you like on this forum doesn't necessarily mean that you should. The idea mentioned by a couple of earlier contributors of having a dedicated area or a means of quckly identifying the more "negative" or abusive postings can be a) contained and read by those that are interested and b)easily be ignored/avoided by those that are not, could work very well. I'm sure there are some that enjoy, and indeed thrive, on this kind of engagement but clearly it's not for everyone.
[Edit: after wading through some of the other threads some of this appears to have already happened so keep up the good work ]

Lately this site, to me at least, feels like it is in danger of becoming an increasingly unpleasant place to be. It's reassuring to see that you guys are putting in some initiatives to try and improve things. Well done for your attempts to reverse this trend guys - it clearly isnt easy but keep plugging away and I'm sure we'll get there


Kind regards

Monty

[Frenzy]

Frenzy, you are 100% delusional, I'm sure of that now.

I also find it insulting that you compare community patriotism to mine.

You're entitled to your opinion. However you don't have community patriotism, you have DM Patriotism

[Magnus]

Frenzy, you are 100% delusional, I'm sure of that now.

I also find it insulting that you compare community patriotism to mine.

[Frenzy]

Frenzy, you need to be removed from admin, or you need to shape up. You're constantly making poor decisions and you can't see or learn from your mistakes.

You've had issues before with your pressured censorship and now again.

I'm glad others have spoken up as well. It's a shame that it takes all this drama just to point out that removing discussions from the community is not the proper way to run a forum.

I'll continue to stick around because I believe we are making progress, and, more than a patriot of the game, I am a patriot of the community.

I clearly stated that it was nothing personal. The problem you have sometimes Magnus is that you fail to read what people say, and just start replying. Read what I say, then "attack" accordingly. I don't need to correct you again, that's not as an admin whatsoever, that's me to you.

I have no problems with censorship. And I hardly believe I'll be removed as admin because (1.) Mindz is throwing a fit as a baby does because that's what Mindz does (My guess is that it's because he was removed as Admin for his actions and this is his tantrum time again). He never threw these tantrums until then about me. And (2.) Because you think me correcting something, for the "hysteria", not because I believe I was wrong, will be subject matter in the event that I did lose my Admin.

You probably won't like every one of my decisions. However, I will not fail to listen to the community on the issue at hand (even if it be me) and do what I then think is best. That's one of my clear responsibilities.

I moved the threads back, as I said, some of you would keep crying, duly noted.

Foq, it's because of your long term trolling before it's your truck posting. However, if you feel you're being attacked personally, I'm sorry, that's not the case.

And Mindz, I don't have much to say to you. I don't need to disrespect you to get a point across.

And I'm glad you're a "Patriot of the Community", welcome to my ranks.
However, being a Patriot doesn't mean you're always right, as you always think you are. You won't get an apology out of me for doing what I thought was best, and harming nobody in the meanwhile. I didn't move them back because I felt I was wrong, I moved them back to save face, and more of this drama you guys are on a serious quest for

I closed 1 thread. I'll stick to that decision. And I'll repeat, the threads were put back. So you guys are welcome to act the age you say you are and move on to the next subject.

[Mindf!3ldzX]

i don't weigh in often but i find my time checking in a watse of time, i was hoping to learn and educate myself here......had enough and moving along. Sorry dudes but for months it's the same old shit.....happy huntng!
Ezjack

Bula !!