05-08-2002, 11:41 AM | #1 |
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I'm getting the feeling that evil spam may be on the rise again at Ironworks. Call it a gut feeling. Let me post my thoughts (and expectations) on this issue.
I know it's difficult to put a precise definition on what spam is. We all "sort of" know what it is. None of us can truly claim to be bipartisan when it comes to defining spam. Spam between people who know and like each other is not considered spam by them. Everyone talks crap to their friends now and then - it's how people bond together and develop friendships. But others who are outside that particular social/age group or don't find that particular brand of humor funny would probably find the spam either infantile, irritating, or childish. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to be subjective when it comes to defining what is *good* spam or what is *bad* spam. I think that we draw the line at repetitive, nonsense posts, ESPECIALLY when they pollute other threads. With almost everything else we're quite lenient - as long as it's within the bounds of reasonability and people don't go over the top. So I would just ask EVERYONE to:
Finally, there's a difference between friendly spamming and trolling (provoking reactions from people). I can tell the difference between the two - and you all know what we do to trolls here at Ironworks. [ 05-08-2002, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: Memnoch ] |
05-08-2002, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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But a little spam is still good for the soul, right?
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05-08-2002, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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Good and timely post, Mems.
Hmmm.. do I do any chattingspambtwnfriends....nah.... No worries, Memsykins... but uh... *psssssst!* does this mean you and I can't talk about that horrible addiction you have to pink things or my habit of ... .... [ 05-08-2002, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]
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05-08-2002, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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See, you guys are doing it already!!!
Just kidding, it doesn't bother me that much personally, just don't let it get out of control. Take on some of the responsibility of moderating yourselves, and we will all get along fine. Respect the rights of others - if anyone complains, be polite and stop. If there's a little voice inside your brain telling you that you're going too far with spamming, you probably are. Think of that little voice as me. [img]graemlins/knightsmile.gif[/img] [ 05-08-2002, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: Memnoch ] |
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After that scary thought, well I like a chat as much as the next person, but IMO there has been a lot of pretty nonsensical drivel around lately.
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Fact: If the temptation of gaining a high rank in avatars exists, people like ****a* will always continue until they gain what they want or get in trouble for it. |
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05-08-2002, 12:51 PM | #10 |
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Ziroc has spoken. Be afraid...be VERY afraid. (Thanks, Z!)
And thanks, Memnoch, for a very timely post. It gets to the point it's almost impossible to keep up with every inane natter going on around the joint, and as I've always said, self-policing is the best way to go. Thanks again! Cheers, -Saz
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