MOD RULING--> Everyone please read - Page 2

Black Knight · 07-19-2002, 08:19 PM

Because if someone were to say...bump 70 posts where the last post was in March of 2001, then all the current stuff would get bumped all the way to page two/three ect. Replies to people's questions would be missed, general choas ensues...basically, it's spam of the lowest order, and just all out uncool.

Now the ironic post would be to keep a favorite tab on this thread and then bump it in a month or three... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Saz hits BK with giant club** OW! I was just saying it would be ironic, not that I was going to do it...

later,

BK

[ 07-19-2002, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: Black Knight ]

uss · 07-19-2002, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Black Knight:
Because if someone were to say...bump 70 posts where the last post was in March of 2001, then all the current stuff would get bumped all the way to page two/three ect. Replies to people's questions would be missed, general choas ensues...basically, it's spam of the lowest order, and just all out uncool.

Now the ironic post would be to keep a favorite tab on this thread and then bump it in a month or three... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Saz hits BK with giant club** OW! I was just saying it would be ironic, not that I was going to do it...

later,

BK

Yes, but i`m talking about bumping a single ancient post. What harm would that do, besides being utter spam?

The Collective · 07-19-2002, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uss:
Yes, but i`m talking about bumping a single ancient post. What harm would that do, besides being utter spam?

Doh.... there's your answer, isn't it? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Lord of Alcohol · 07-19-2002, 08:35 PM

uss it bumps current posts off page one for no reason. Whoever bumped Turbos old thread was doing it to be an idiot. I can see idiocy with a purpose but that wasnt it!

Granted I love stupidity but thats just annoying.

edit-I misspelled stupidity [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 07-19-2002, 08:36 PM: Message edited by: Lord of Alcohol ]

uss · 07-19-2002, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Collective:

quote:
Originally posted by uss:
Yes, but i`m talking about bumping a single ancient post. What harm would that do, besides being utter spam?

Doh.... there's your answer, isn't it? [img]tongue.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]Hmm, ok..

[img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] I´m guessing it is Melusine i am currently speaking to. Am i correct

?

Scholarcs · 07-19-2002, 09:46 PM

Good work mods...

Kakero · 07-20-2002, 12:24 AM

One question, how old will the thread be considered ancient? what about threads that are 1 month old? is that considered ancient too? then again how about threads that are only 1 week old but already on 4th page or 5th page. will that be considered ancient?

Bahamut · 07-20-2002, 01:51 AM

Like that other thread... but that isn't what is being debated here.. or ruled over

The thing the mods are hitting is:

IF you have something USEFUL or that can CONTRIBUTE in some way to the thread (ex: an answer to an unanswered question) then they will allow it. But then like Turbovees thread, on where that game in BG2 was so ancient that it has transpired a year ago, case closed because people responded to it too... now bumping that wasn't sensible, and thus contributes to SPAM on where the mods hate that

. That is when the mods are going to have some action at it...

Meaning: it is not the "age" of the thread, but the VALUE of it and how it can inform the community

*MODs don't hit me in the head please [img]smile.gif[/img] *

Black Knight · 07-20-2002, 03:16 AM

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Originally posted by Kakero:
One question, how old will the thread be considered ancient? what about threads that are 1 month old? is that considered ancient too? then again how about threads that are only 1 week old but already on 4th page or 5th page. will that be considered ancient?

It's not the relative age of the post - it whether or not your post adds value. It's one thing to bump a thread that you see that is directed at say...Memnoch last week that he didn't get a chance to answer when he is online today, but to bump a post from three weeks ago with the post, "I am the SpamMaster" might be looked down upon. It is all coming down to relavancy. When in doubt, email one of the mods and ask if it is ok. M'oK?

BK

K T Ong · 07-20-2002, 03:53 AM

It's interesting how you learn about all sorts of things people do on message boards which it never occured to you to do.

[ 07-20-2002, 03:54 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]

07-19-2002, 08:19 PM	#11
Black Knight Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Delaware OH USA Age: 48 Posts: 3,168	Because if someone were to say...bump 70 posts where the last post was in March of 2001, then all the current stuff would get bumped all the way to page two/three ect. Replies to people's questions would be missed, general choas ensues...basically, it's spam of the lowest order, and just all out uncool. Now the ironic post would be to keep a favorite tab on this thread and then bump it in a month or three... [img]tongue.gif[/img] Saz hits BK with giant club OW! I was just saying it would be ironic, not that I was going to do it... later, BK [ 07-19-2002, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: Black Knight ] __________________ The Black Storm Cloud of the Night - Consort to a Queen- Champion of Truth, Justice and Cloudy's Way - Captain of the Knights of the Golden Dragons - Heart, Mind, and Soul- Newbie at Heart - ()xxxxxxxxxxxxx{}:::::::::::::::::::::>

07-19-2002, 08:35 PM	#14
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	uss it bumps current posts off page one for no reason. Whoever bumped Turbos old thread was doing it to be an idiot. I can see idiocy with a purpose but that wasnt it! Granted I love stupidity but thats just annoying. edit-I misspelled stupidity [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ 07-19-2002, 08:36 PM: Message edited by: Lord of Alcohol ] __________________ No

07-19-2002, 09:46 PM	#16
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07-20-2002, 01:51 AM	#18
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 40 Posts: 4,864	Like that other thread... but that isn't what is being debated here.. or ruled over The thing the mods are hitting is: IF you have something USEFUL or that can CONTRIBUTE in some way to the thread (ex: an answer to an unanswered question) then they will allow it. But then like Turbovees thread, on where that game in BG2 was so ancient that it has transpired a year ago, case closed because people responded to it too... now bumping that wasn't sensible, and thus contributes to SPAM on where the mods hate that . That is when the mods are going to have some action at it... Meaning: it is not the "age" of the thread, but the VALUE of it and how it can inform the community MODs don't hit me in the head please [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

07-20-2002, 03:53 AM	#20
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07-20-2002, 12:24 AM	#17
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	One question, how old will the thread be considered ancient? what about threads that are 1 month old? is that considered ancient too? then again how about threads that are only 1 week old but already on 4th page or 5th page. will that be considered ancient?

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