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Forum Rules (now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger)

Blazenarm
BCI Member

JESUS CHRIST, THIS WILL...

oh wait, have no bearing on me whatsoever.

Seriously, if you're worried about these rules, then you probably have very good reason to be. If you're not worried at all about these rules, then you probably have very good reason not to be.

(My only concern is regarding avatars. Most people think of furry things when they think cute, and I still feel that is a very subjective rule. But I'm sure that argument totally has never been beat to death. But whatever, I have plenty of other avatars if my current one is deemed unfitting.)

SHUT DOWN EVERTHING ANYWAYS.

Also: Totally in support of "don't start public shit with a mod" implementation, usually if you have a discussion with just a single person (via PMs in this case), you can flesh out any misunderstandings and get to know each other and their views/policies a little better, as opposed to the clusterfuck of many angry people throwing out their stupid opinions about how they think YOU should run YOUR site. Most stupid arguments evolve over simple misunderstandings anyway, so for a back-and-forth PM session to be the only course of action, it would be a lot easier to clear things up without others enforcing the misunderstanding.

#151
31 March 2012 - 01:49 AM

ILB
secretly a man
Member

Quote

A+ ILB, you hit the nail right on the head.

Actually, I meant that sentence to be interpreted in a slightly different manner, but I suppose it ends up the same.

#152
31 March 2012 - 01:57 AM

SuitCase
Administrator

If it helps to know, the don't publicly criticise mods rule is the one that makes me feel the most upset at myself. But like the rest of these rules, it's more of a signifier for a change in philosophy than an ironclad law.

#153
31 March 2012 - 02:55 AM

Carcharocles
BCI Member

Well, I think it's perfectly acceptable. Public criticism isn't all bad, but the problem is people have a tendency to become unruly and jump on a bandwagon. Besides, it's easier for the mods to deal with things one issue at a time than dealing with a million posts at once.

As for the other rules, the only thing that really changes is a loss of Recess. I'm completely indifferent on that; Recess was largely shit, though there were some good threads, and its presence caused a rift in the forum. The old forum was generally more like this--you can be goofy, as long as you're not dull as hell. Really, beyond these two points (which are minor) the rules haven't changed at all.

#154
31 March 2012 - 03:02 AM

Taeshi
one hot bitch
Administrator

One recommendation: If anyone sees any Recess threads they miss that deserve to be revived, they can go to IRC and link us to it so that we can revive it. We did that a bit when Recess was first put down, and took about three or so topics out of the forums.

If there's anything we missed that isn't just a dumb forum game, let us know! Not here, though, then it'll become a clusterfuck of "yes" "no" "uhh maybe"

#155
31 March 2012 - 03:30 AM

Mitte Jane
Member

Maybe a rule about not bumping old topics. Or is that in there?

#156
04 April 2012 - 07:14 PM

Murderer
Member

Mitte Jane, on 04 April 2012 - 07:14 PM, said:

Maybe a rule about not bumping old topics. Or is that in there?

Of course that isn't allowed. You need to add something relevant and important to bump an old topic.

#157
04 April 2012 - 07:16 PM

Mitte Jane
Member

Murderer, on 04 April 2012 - 07:16 PM, said:

Mitte Jane, on 04 April 2012 - 07:14 PM, said:

Maybe a rule about not bumping old topics. Or is that in there?

Of course that isn't allowed. You need to add something relevant and important to bump an old topic.

I'm sorry that I didn't know this. I'm just not going to bump old topics anymore.

#158
04 April 2012 - 07:28 PM

snooths
Moderator

hey guys this thread is really old and irrelevant let me bump it asking why it isnt locked

#159
04 April 2012 - 07:34 PM

Mitte Jane
Member

whf, on 04 April 2012 - 07:34 PM, said:

hey guys this thread is really old and irrelevant let me bump it asking why it isnt locked

Yeah, because I totally know the hidden rule to forums. Don't bump old topics unless it's relevent to the thread.

#160
04 April 2012 - 08:13 PM

snooths
Moderator

idk i think its common sense to bump something that's been dead for months that's no longer relevant to anyone. no one would ever post in it, meaning it doesn't have to be locked.

#161
04 April 2012 - 08:16 PM

Mitte Jane
Member

whf, on 04 April 2012 - 08:16 PM, said:

idk i think its common sense to bump something that's been dead for months that's no longer relevant to anyone. no one would ever post in it, meaning it doesn't have to be locked.

Considering I've never been on forums except this one (and even then, don't frequently check on it), I guess that common sense didn't get to me.

#162
04 April 2012 - 08:24 PM

Taeshi
one hot bitch
Administrator

I don't think bumping old topics is a completely bad move, I think it depends on a few things:

-don't bump current event threads that are long dead (like something that occurred in 2010)
-if you want to make a topic about something, check if it exists first, and bump that thread if it does. The whole DON'T BUMP OLD STUFF rule is the reason why for a while we had people making topics that existed for ages, like shipping threads.
-if you want to bump something very old, the post must be of value. Don't bump something with "I agree" or "wow!" or something that someone probably already said in the thread that killed it. That just adds more rubbish.

#163
05 April 2012 - 06:33 AM

Jerk
Member

So basically: no resurrecting current event posts after they're no longer relevant, no redundant posts and no insubstantial posts regardless of purpose. If you've really got something to add to an old post, it's not insubstantial; but the former two don't have justification. It's just less tolerated here.

#164
05 April 2012 - 06:41 AM

snooths
Moderator

im talking specifically about this person's case, aka bumping a "why cant i do this?" topic made by akacatgirl 2 years ago

#165
05 April 2012 - 09:45 AM

SuitCase
Administrator

I think it was annoying backseat modding in that case. Reveling in the glory that you can make some kind of suggestion a moderator will follow through on.

#166
05 April 2012 - 09:50 AM

Mitte Jane
Member

Ok, I think I now got the idea. I won't bump old topics unless I have something of value to add.

On the backseat modding, at the time I was only making a suggestion that I was wondering if you could do that, but I now feel stupid for doing that and would like to move on from this.

#167
05 April 2012 - 10:32 AM

Flashbomb7
Member

While I am new to the forum, for the most part I agree to these rules and don't find that huge a problem with them. There is one thing that worries me, and it's that cute avatar rule. I can see why you wouldn't want ugly bad avatars everywhere, but I'd rather have an avatar I can relate to me or at least in some way have people recognize as me rather than just some 'cute' avatar. For the record it's also very vague as to what would be considered acceptable. Should it be cartoonish to some degree? Taking a look at avatars in this thread as a basis, they all look cartoonish to some degree. I don't want to sound annoying, but I'd much prefer a simple no dreary/ugly avatars rule or something.

#168
06 April 2012 - 06:32 PM

SuitCase
Administrator

IF YOU CAN'T BE REPRESENTED BY SOMETHING CUTE, GET OUT

#169
06 April 2012 - 07:41 PM

Taffyman
Member
Banned

shit. I'm not even going to post any more in social studies. I'll stick to A.V. and Creative arts.

This post has been edited by Taffyman: 07 April 2012 - 03:02 AM

#170
07 April 2012 - 03:00 AM

Itu
Member

Yeah it's a shame your very thoughful, interesting and greatly abundant content won't be on social studies anymore.

#171
07 April 2012 - 03:23 AM

Taffyman
Member
Banned

Geez Itu why do you have to be such an ass

#172
07 April 2012 - 06:55 AM

MeXSusan
Member

the cute avatar rule is dumb we dont have to have something cute maybe we like somehting that isnt cute what about that

#173
14 April 2012 - 05:53 AM

Volgrand
Member

MeXSusan, on 14 April 2012 - 05:53 AM, said:

the cute avatar rule is dumb we dont have to have something cute maybe we like somehting that isnt cute what about that

Taeshi & Suitcase forums.
Taeshi & Suitcase rules.

Deal with it.

And search a cute avatar

#174
14 April 2012 - 06:09 AM

MeXSusan
Member

No I dont need an avatar its okay I dont want to pick something cute just to pleas people.

#175
14 April 2012 - 06:17 AM

Volgrand
Member

MeXSusan, on 14 April 2012 - 06:17 AM, said:

No I dont need an avatar its okay I dont want to pick something cute just to pleas people.

Well, I guess you're on your right.

#176
14 April 2012 - 06:19 AM

crossedeyefreak
Member

I found it doesn't necessarily have to be cute, just find a picture of the comic or a cartoon you like, like mine!

not saying BCB isn't cute

#177
14 April 2012 - 06:24 AM

Jerk
Member

MeXSusan, on 14 April 2012 - 05:53 AM, said:

the cute avatar rule is dumb we dont have to have something cute maybe we like somehting that isnt cute what about that

then go find a forum where someone gives a shit about what you think

#178
14 April 2012 - 07:54 AM

MeXSusan
Member

I thought this forum was more open to people... it really seamed that way.

#179
14 April 2012 - 02:48 PM

Jerk
Member

It's open to people who lurk long enough to figure out what it wants from you, namely interesting or funny contributions. It also helps to realize that it's not a public place; it has owners who have the right to demand a quality of behavior from its members.

#180
14 April 2012 - 02:53 PM

Dr. Klaus
Member

The avatar rule is not even to thwart inappropriate pictures. I mean, who honestly wants a duracell logo or an NFPA diamond as an avatar?

This post has been edited by Dr. Klaus: 14 April 2012 - 04:47 PM

#181
14 April 2012 - 04:47 PM

Taeshi
one hot bitch
Administrator

the other thing is getting an avatar is not a requirement.

If you don't want something cute then you are perfectly capable of posting in the forum without an avatar.

#182
14 April 2012 - 05:33 PM

Khajiit
Member

As much as i love you guys (teashi/suitcase) I gotta say that the restriction of "Furry" avatars is a little unorthodox. I don't really see why we have to limit our avatars to "something attractive". I don't see why furry-themed avatars can't be considered attractive. Avatars help give other users an idea of your personality or background. Not being a furry myself, Despite my avatar being a picture of cat, I still believe you should have the freedom to choose your avatar, regardless of it's content (with the exception of porn, of course)

And I miss the goofy, crazed antics that occurred in the recess 'subject'. it was a place to post topics or comments that entertain others, If you don't like that kinda stuff, don't click "Recess". While I understand why it was removed, i still think this forum currently lacks a place for the comedic BCB readers

This post has been edited by Khajiit: 15 April 2012 - 06:00 PM

#183
15 April 2012 - 05:55 PM

SuitCase
Administrator

I don't think you should have the freedom to pick anything ugly. Furries are ugly, but many people do not realise this, so there is a rule about it.

And yes, the forum does not provide a place for that. It is by design. Those readers should stay silent.

#184
15 April 2012 - 06:09 PM

Taeshi
one hot bitch
Administrator

There's a difference between making funny and lighthearted posts and plain-old shitposting. Once you can tell the difference between the two, there shouldn't be a problem at all.

#185
15 April 2012 - 06:11 PM

Volgrand
Member

Personally I don't agree with your decission to close Recess, although I wasn't really active on it. But as I said before:

Volgrand, on 14 April 2012 - 06:09 AM, said:

Taeshi & Suitcase forums.
Taeshi & Suitcase rules.

Deal with it.

#186
16 April 2012 - 05:49 AM

Pants
Member

Khajiit, on 15 April 2012 - 05:55 PM, said:

Normally Id crusade in your right to choose an avatar, and show you the ways to cirumvent the rule.

But honestly? Its a goddman avatar on a forum. If that actually has any sort of effect on you aside from "darn I cant use picture blah", then thats juat weird. Doesnt really change you posts, and an 80 x 120 picture I hope doesnt define you.

This post has been edited by Pants: 16 April 2012 - 03:27 PM

#187
16 April 2012 - 03:26 PM

Meowth
Please go easy on me. I don't like critique. Or my title.
Member

Just forget I said anything

This post has been edited by Meowth: 16 April 2012 - 09:15 PM

#188
16 April 2012 - 07:16 PM

3.14
Member

So basically you may only post on already exsisting forums. You cannot start a new one.

#189
07 May 2012 - 03:46 AM

wacko
Knows more about BCB than Taeshi
Member

Did you mean threads rather than forums? You can start a new thread, but first you should search to see if a thread already exists for the topic you want to discuss.

#190
07 May 2012 - 05:47 AM