jawathehutt Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I think its time we organize some things on our lovely board and set some things straight so we all agree on things and stay consistent. The first order of business I would have to say is thread necroing. As we can see from our latest example, the one who fails to understand sarcasm, we have a bit of a problem with newbies necroing posts. And as was suggested in another post, we could rez some older topics. I feel as if there should be a couple of topics that we leave totally open to necroing since they're basically on going topics that people like to post in for their first posts without creating too much of a stir. The threads I was thinking of were http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=167570 (fav. char. thread) http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=190056 (fav. maps) http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=158254(fav. weapons) and move this topic to general discussion http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=162839(favorite side) More can be added, those were just the low stake easily rezed with information that would at least do more than just annoy us. Because as we all know, almost every new member to these boards agrees with some problem that occurred back when battlefront 2 came out. I say we agree to let newbs be newbs on these posts, itll also give us a place to observe them before we instruct them on proper grammar or welcome them to the community. Issue 2. "It is lucasarts" should be our motto/password/safety word/code word/any other words you can think of Issue 3. Other members and the security of this group I've considered making this a private invite only group but I wont do it unless we feel it is warranted, and I want to give a chance for other people I may have forgotten about to join. If you think of anyone, either invite them, or if you cant, send me the names and Ill do it. Post your feelings on privatizing or invite onlying this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 @ Issue 1: Exactly the idea we're getting at, only don't rez them. That way, the dates aren't there to cause any short-sighted mod that might enter to close it. New thread, same/varied polls etc. @Issue 2: already unofficially used as the BF regulars motto, i'm sure, but hey. LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL @ Issue 3: Not fussed on private/public. I switched RC to private, and now back again and i don't think anyone noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokken Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Agreed on pretty much everything, but I still think we should flame the blatantly rude and obnoxious newbies away...the ones who are naive enough to do it on accident I might be able to cope with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawathehutt Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thats a give bokken, tough love is the only way to reform new members. I remember when tyrone visited a couple of months after our bans were up and his spelling and grammar were much improved, I was quite happy with my efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralPloKoon Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I agree on all three "issues" Jawa. Although i'm a little afraid of the rez idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokken Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 So who wants to start it? Someone has to, or it'll never get done. And I think we're all a little afraid of the idea, but there's not technically anything wrong in the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawathehutt Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Really the only thing we could officially act on is the first thing, Ill send a message to Phreak or ET when I get the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJhredmo Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I like the "issues," but I have a few comments/thoughts to note down for you. On Issue 1: If anything, we should gain permission by the respective mods to rez them ourselves and outline the reasons. The driving reason behind all reasons would be forum activity, obviously, but to detail why that specific topic would be useful/important to rez. Simply not touching it upon rez may be bad. I think what may be best for the "newb" concept (seeing I'm one of them) is perhaps a stickied topic regarding proper conduct for new members and maybe even a list of which members are highly respected and to acknowledge that when posting in reply to them. It helps to keep mess-ups and disrespectful encounters from arising. I have my own policy where I'm just respectful to everyone equally, but not every new member is as naive as I am. ;] On Issue 2: I'd like to be credited for that quote where/whenever it's used, if possible. I like seeing my name in lights. On Issue 3: I don't see why we don't simply have it in the description that you can request an invite by one of the members, and then privatize the group. That way, folks can join, but with full approval by the group itself... I'm not entirely sure of the current procedure, but if you feel privatization is best, then I'll concur. Thank you for reading. -Evix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Eh, lists of "highly respected members" have been done before. And they all failed. They just turn everyone into egotistical cavemen, the ones that were on it gloating and the ones that weren't bitching. Stickied, capitalized, Must-adhere-to rule list yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinku Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I like all the issues, but I agree with LordJhredmo about getting permission from the mods for the rez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordJhredmo Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well, I didn't mean for a literal list to be made, but anyone above [insert numeral here] posts should be acknowledged for their long-standing membership. Not to go too far, but I see what would happen in your case there, TSR. Sounds bad. Thank you, link. I think it's a good idea, too, considering I care up with it. ;] Thanks. -Evix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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