Official Discussion about the new Forum Rules

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Digikid

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I agreed but keep this in mind. I will still continue to post my honest opinions about the topic in the thread. If a few ppl go boo hoo about it that is tough IMHO.
 

Naheal

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I have one question: Image based posts. For some, an image will speak volumes in comparison to a paragraph. Will we still have to make sure to add a bit to it to prevent low content posts?
 

Spinwhiz

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Naheal said:
I have one question: Image based posts. For some, an image will speak volumes in comparison to a paragraph. Will we still have to make sure to add a bit to it to prevent low content posts?
If you could, we would appreciate it. If nothing else it adds to the conversation for those just joining the discussion.
 

Naheal

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Spinwhiz said:
Naheal said:
I have one question: Image based posts. For some, an image will speak volumes in comparison to a paragraph. Will we still have to make sure to add a bit to it to prevent low content posts?
If you could, we would appreciate it. If nothing else it adds to the conversation for those just joining the discussion.
Sure. How much would be necessary? Just enough to point towards the pic or explain it's importance?
 

Spinwhiz

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Naheal said:
Spinwhiz said:
Naheal said:
I have one question: Image based posts. For some, an image will speak volumes in comparison to a paragraph. Will we still have to make sure to add a bit to it to prevent low content posts?
If you could, we would appreciate it. If nothing else it adds to the conversation for those just joining the discussion.
Sure. How much would be necessary? Just enough to point towards the pic or explain it's importance?
Yeah, mostly. Your text should be the hook for the conversation with the picture being the icing on the cake ... metaphorically speaking of course. In other words, the picture should help add to what you've already written, not the other way around.
 

Digikid

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Diagonal Horizontality said:
Digikid said:
I agreed but keep this in mind. I will still continue to post my honest opinions about the topic in the thread. If a few ppl go boo hoo about it that is tough IMHO.
Okay, but please "put some effort into your communication" and I must "ask that you take a moment to check your spelling and grammar" to comply with section four of the Code of Conduct.
Will consider it. ;) Depends on the message that I am commenting on.
 

DiMono

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So are the previous rules available anywhere, so I can compare the new ones to the old ones and see what's changed?
 

Virgil

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Irridium said:
[HEADING=2]Have Respect for the Site and its Content[/HEADING]

We put a lot of work into the content on the site, and if you've just shown up to trample on that hard work, we will remove your comments and ask you to leave. Constructive criticism is welcomed; negativity for its own sake is not.
Thats the one part I have an issue with. The way its worded, it seems that unless we say we like the show/article/whatever or offer advice on how to improve it, we can't say anything.
That's pretty much correct. If you have nothing constructive to contribute, then don't post anything at all. Here are the reasons for this:


Negativity encourages others to be negative, which we don't want on our site.
Unless a reason why and/or a way to improve is included, we don't really care.


If someone doesn't like a particular piece of content, they don't have to watch/read it. If the content doesn't get traffic, it goes away. That's how it works. Posting negative comments doesn't impact the content at all. In fact, watching and posting just to complain actually does the exact opposite.

More importantly, directly insulting or making derogatory remarks towards the people behind the content will be dealt with harshly. Just because they put themselves and their work out there doesn't make them a target, and we're tired of seeing that kind of behavior.

But just because its free doesn't mean it shouldn't be subjected to the same amount of love and hate as everything else.
You wouldn't insult someone when you're a guest in their home and still expect to be invited back, would you? The same rules apply here.

The entire point of this section is to draw attention to the fact that we expect the content that gets posted to be treated with the same respect that we expect other posters to be treated. It has been an assumption from some posters in the past that, although we obviously don't let people tear into other posters, it was acceptable to attack/berate/insult the content or the people that create or star in it. It's not.
 

Serenegoose

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I can't say I like the new rules. I'm not a fan of enforced civility, and I dislike having to pretend to respect someone who I openly revile. It reeks of deceit. I'll play along, because I like these forums too much in other ways to jeapordise my stay here. I'm just saying I dislike the idea of being verbally defanged and having to worry that I don't shower people in marshmallows enough to protect their fragile feelings.
 

Virgil

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Sir John the Net Knight said:
This isn't a home. This is an artistic outlet.
We get to say what it is - not you. I'm sorry if you don't like that, or agree with us, but that's how it is.

You pretty much just gave carte blanche to your contributors to say or do whatever they like without fear of being called into question on any grounds.
Our editors and quality standards are what our content creators are accountable to, not the forum posters. In the same way, the forum moderators and our guidelines are how the forum community is held accountable. Those standards are not the same, but if people don't read forum posts the posters don't lose their jobs, so the contributors have a lot more to lose. It's not fair, but then, neither is life.