It's time to stand up and be counted! - Page 6

LennonCook · 08-25-2002, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sazerac:
The spamming has not gotten "a little out of hand." It has not gotten "kind of out of hand." It has gotten WAY out of hand...like in the terminal stages.

Apparently some people here at Ironworks are in need of a good reminder of what happens to "uber-spammers." I foresee quite a few reductions in rank and post counts forthcoming when Ziroc notices (which he will, since several of us have called it to his attention).

-Sazerac

Good to know that Z knows [img]smile.gif[/img]
Atleast we haven`t had a Word Association Outbreak yet...

Jerome · 08-25-2002, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry_OHF:

Let me put it this way...

To know Jerome is to know a good joke.

...Wait a minute...that did not really sound right, did it.

Oh well.

Oy! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Cheeky git.

Dundee Slaytern · 08-25-2002, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by K T Ong:
Why? Don't you like Egyptian deities?

I just vastly prefer the Dragon avatars, especially the Draco-Lich, the Draco-Lich avatar just kicks ass!

However, my theme has always been the Gold Dragon, as shown in my signature.

Melusine · 08-25-2002, 04:12 AM

Donut - will you marry me??
(possibly a three-way marriage with Pauly though for his good post - I'd include Saz as well but he's happily married already)

Anyway, THANK YOU!!! Couldn't agree more with this thread. I've tried the ignore policy already but found I didn't even bother *checking* IW after a while, simply because I'd find almost nothing there. I know that there are lots more people who've been scared off, so I really appreciate this topic being raised.

Ar-Cunin · 08-25-2002, 04:38 AM

I'm not in complete agreement. Although there is a lot of spam in those threads, I think that some of them are fun to read - for instance 'the member auction 1 + 2 + 2(!)'. And I can't object to 'the peasant rebellion thread' either - if you look at it, it is remarkebly similar to the thread that lead to the formation of the O.R.T., which I personally am a member of (see the RP-section).

The 'Poke Threads' on the other hand is pure spam (and I must admit that I have posted in them [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Jerome · 08-25-2002, 04:49 AM

"Member Auction" was intended just to be amusing - but it just dedgenerated into spam.

Leonis · 08-25-2002, 04:53 AM

[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
I agree. Most are guilty of some spam but it's getting ridiculous...

Mouse · 08-25-2002, 05:05 AM

Here's my 2c

I've been here for a fairly long time and have seen a lot of valued members leave for a variety of reasons. Sadly, that's the way things go. People move on and reprioritise their time. That having been said, we have had thousands of new members join. Some post once and disappear, but some hang about and become "regulars" on GD and other parts of IW.

The result of this process is that IW is constantly evolving and to a large extent it's content, especially in GD, reflects the mix of currently involved members. I may not like the balance between trivia/spam and more serious discussion, but as long as the majority of members ENJOY GD, treat each other with RESPECT and don't blatantly spam for ranks, I'm reasonably happy to let the sillier stuff/happy spam topics go on for now. I am all too aware that we went through a period post-September 11 last year when the balance of discussion was overwhelmingly serious. During that period, a lot of peoples feelings were hurt and rifts were created that caused some people to leave IW.

Unless Ziroc directs otherwise, I'll trust you all as responsible members not to let things get out of hand. What I do not want is GD to be reduced to either.

a) A spam choked wasteland full of "Word Association" type threads.
or
b) A rigidly rule bound forum where nobody will post for fear of breaching the Tos.

It's the responsibility of all of us to try our best to ensure that GD remains a place we want to visit.

Axil · 08-25-2002, 06:21 AM

I agree 100% donut

I hope Ziroc will remind certain members about the rules of spam on this forum.

08-25-2002, 06:31 AM

I disagree with this thread entirely. People do "not" get scared off by member enjoying themselves. If there are no interesting threads being started, maybe that's because, uh, people can't THINK of any at the moment? big deal!

People are enjoying themselves at Ironworks once again (like in the old days) and now some prudes/killjoys (no offence) want to stop that? LOL!!!

In fact a few people JOINED becuase of the funn that has been happening lately

08-25-2002, 04:12 AM	#54
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 43 Posts: 6,541	Donut - will you marry me?? (possibly a three-way marriage with Pauly though for his good post - I'd include Saz as well but he's happily married already) Anyway, THANK YOU!!! Couldn't agree more with this thread. I've tried the ignore policy already but found I didn't even bother checking IW after a while, simply because I'd find almost nothing there. I know that there are lots more people who've been scared off, so I really appreciate this topic being raised. __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

08-25-2002, 04:38 AM	#55
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 2,326	I'm not in complete agreement. Although there is a lot of spam in those threads, I think that some of them are fun to read - for instance 'the member auction 1 + 2 + 2(!)'. And I can't object to 'the peasant rebellion thread' either - if you look at it, it is remarkebly similar to the thread that lead to the formation of the O.R.T., which I personally am a member of (see the RP-section). The 'Poke Threads' on the other hand is pure spam (and I must admit that I have posted in them [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

08-25-2002, 04:49 AM	#56
Jerome Knight of the Rose Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Scotland Age: 38 Posts: 4,418	"Member Auction" was intended just to be amusing - but it just dedgenerated into spam. __________________ Psychos do not explode when hit by sunlight, no matter how crazy they are!

08-25-2002, 04:53 AM	#57
Leonis Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Somewhere on Earth - it changes often Posts: 1,292	[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] I agree. Most are guilty of some spam but it's getting ridiculous... __________________ Better run through the jungle! Grrr...

08-25-2002, 05:05 AM	#58
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	Here's my 2c I've been here for a fairly long time and have seen a lot of valued members leave for a variety of reasons. Sadly, that's the way things go. People move on and reprioritise their time. That having been said, we have had thousands of new members join. Some post once and disappear, but some hang about and become "regulars" on GD and other parts of IW. The result of this process is that IW is constantly evolving and to a large extent it's content, especially in GD, reflects the mix of currently involved members. I may not like the balance between trivia/spam and more serious discussion, but as long as the majority of members ENJOY GD, treat each other with RESPECT and don't blatantly spam for ranks, I'm reasonably happy to let the sillier stuff/happy spam topics go on for now. I am all too aware that we went through a period post-September 11 last year when the balance of discussion was overwhelmingly serious. During that period, a lot of peoples feelings were hurt and rifts were created that caused some people to leave IW. Unless Ziroc directs otherwise, I'll trust you all as responsible members not to let things get out of hand. What I do not want is GD to be reduced to either. a) A spam choked wasteland full of "Word Association" type threads. or b) A rigidly rule bound forum where nobody will post for fear of breaching the Tos. It's the responsibility of all of us to try our best to ensure that GD remains a place we want to visit. __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

08-25-2002, 06:21 AM	#59
Axil Dungeon Master Join Date: January 4, 2002 Location: Stockholm Posts: 74	I agree 100% donut I hope Ziroc will remind certain members about the rules of spam on this forum.

08-25-2002, 06:31 AM	#60
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	I disagree with this thread entirely. People do "not" get scared off by member enjoying themselves. If there are no interesting threads being started, maybe that's because, uh, people can't THINK of any at the moment? big deal! People are enjoying themselves at Ironworks once again (like in the old days) and now some prudes/killjoys (no offence) want to stop that? LOL!!! In fact a few people JOINED becuase of the funn that has been happening lately

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
server crashes.. 18 - - ive counted	burnzey boi	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	2	02-16-2006 01:02 PM
Ahh!!! I cant stand this!!!	Sukodin	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	27	11-15-2003 07:55 AM
The Stand	MagiK	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	23	09-24-2002 04:51 PM
IWD II Stand alone?	Rolper	Icewind Dale \| Heart of Winter \| Icewind Dale II Forum	4	02-14-2002 08:42 AM
Are bows counted as Two-Handed weapons?	Darkman	Baldurs Gate II Archives	4	09-24-2001 10:12 AM