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Welcome to the New Off-Topic... What just happened?
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:24 pm
by Midnight Synergy
This may come as a shock to some, but you will see that the "old" Off-Topic area has been locked (but is still viewable) and replaced with the "new and moderated" Off-Topic area.
Please read the rules post carefully. I consider this an experimental and transitional phase of the Off-Topic area, and the direction that it takes very much relies on the quality of posting around here.
Old posts from the old section may be moved to the new section withing a a few days. I assume something like Wefight will be the first to move. Please be patient if you don't have access to your favourite threads for a little while, I wish to see how things move and work before doing too much more.
This is a blank slate, and it's here for you to fill. So as you're starting new topics, be very selective about the type of threads that you think will make for a rich, friendly, fun environment.
And don't bite the moderator(s). Remember, they are here to help, so that you can keep an Off-Topic area.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:47 am
by Marinus
I like biting moderators.
But seriously; I think this is a good idea Patrick, thanks!
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:52 am
by MyNameIsKooky
This is revolutionary!
I like it. Moving old approved topics in and keep spammy topics out.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:53 am
by Technos72
Good idea.
I'm looking forward to see a less spammy area here
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:59 am
by DEEMAN223344
[8:53:38 PM] KOOKY: U CANT EDIT UR POSTS IN NEW OFF TOPIC
[8:53:40 PM] KOOKY: *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*
[8:53:48 PM] Dlcs18: OH NO
[8:53:54 PM] KOOKY: WE ARE *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*
[8:53:58 PM] JakeTheRabbit: brb
[8:53:59 PM] KOOKY: RUN FOR THE HILLS
[8:54:10 PM] KOOKY: *sob sob*
[8:54:36 PM] Dlcs18: I really want to have a *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED* for christmas!
*duck! DUCK I MEANT DUCK BUT I COULDNT EDIT THE POST
[8:55:09 PM] KOOKY: lol
[8:55:19 PM] KOOKY: i think that's actually going to happen to someone... P:
[8:55:27 PM] KOOKY: like sometimes I type "*CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*" instead of "add"
[8:55:37 PM] Kyuu the Wolf: ikr
[8:55:46 PM] Dlcs18: You've been *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*rolled!
*RICKROLLED I MEANT! DAMMIT I COULDNT EDIT THE POST RICKROLLED!
[8:56:07 PM] KOOKY: lol
[8:56:09 PM] KOOKY: who bets that eee will spam
[8:56:33 PM] Dlcs18: Snooping *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED* usual I see.
*AS I MEANT AS NOT THAT THING
[8:56:40 PM] Dlcs18: anyway you get the point
[8:56:51 PM] Samuel Nichols: hey guys
[/censoring]
^this quote
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:59 am
by MyNameIsKooky
Oh, and I just noticed you can't edit posts here. Perhaps you should fix that?
We don't want people making terrible typos that have different meanings than intended.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:08 am
by gameboy991
At first, I was confused at why I couldn't post... then I was stunned when I realised that the sub-forum was locked... but now I think that it's a GREAT idea!
I just hope that this can last, experiment or not.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:08 am
by Marinus
On the other hand, Kooky; Perhaps it will make people read again, and think about it, before pressing the "submit" button.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:16 am
by boywhoflies
Shoot, I use submit and then edit insted of preview.
Until I get the hang of it, sorry about that.
Anyway, great idea Patrick!Thais is gonna be great!
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:20 am
by maxnick
This will hopefully (and probably will be) be a big improvement, the only thing that could be improved is that editing would be nice. Other than that this looks awesome.
Also congratulations Qloof!
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:49 am
by Midnight Synergy
No editing at this point. There will be some topics that will be set up wrong (e.g. the first poll posted so far), but they can be locked/deleted/restarted. As Marinus said, I want people to take the extra time to think about their post before just firing off responses left/right/centre.
(Deeman, do you think your post makes any sense to most people? It certainly doesn't to me.)
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:13 am
by billy bob
I have a question. Why is Stinky still a moderator?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:46 am
by StinkerSquad01
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:07 am
by Midnight Synergy
billy bob wrote:I have a question. Why is Stinky still a moderator?
Just for me to test stuff.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:06 pm
by Marinus
http://www.pcpuzzle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21618
Qloof wrote:Wefight's going to be coming back, don't worry. As a result, locked.
You like it, don't you?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:14 pm
by Emerald141
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:22 pm
by Technos72
When are there more moder8ors?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:32 pm
by DEEMAN223344
Midnight Synergy wrote:No editing at this point. There will be some topics that will be set up wrong (e.g. the first poll posted so far), but they can be locked/deleted/restarted. As Marinus said, I want people to take the extra time to think about their post before just firing off responses left/right/centre.
(Deeman, do you think your post makes any sense to most people? It certainly doesn't to me.)
1. What about the topics for games made by memebrs (Not forum games, but games such as Kooky's Game based on wefight and my own "Adventures Of dancing duck")? Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.
2. That was just a quote of a skype conversation where everyone was making fun of how you can't edit your posts.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:00 pm
by Marinus
Deeman wrote:Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.
Why? People who would like to read the topic can "watch" it so they get a notification email. Then they go directly to the newest posts, no matter if the title has changed or not.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:16 pm
by tyteen4a03
Marinus wrote:Deeman wrote:Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.
Why? People who would like to read the topic can "watch" it so they get a notification email. Then they go directly to the newest posts, no matter if the title has changed or not.
I don't like getting emails like this just to notify me that new posts have been made. I just check the titles and go on.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:21 pm
by Marinus
OK, but then: would you bother about if the topictitle has changed or not?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:49 pm
by Qloof234
Huh?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:51 pm
by Marinus
I mean, you enjoy your new job as a moderator, don't you?
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:53 pm
by Qloof234
I enjoy being able to help, yeah. I wouldn't ever think of using it for something else intentionally.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:00 am
by Marinus
It's only a short time since this new subforum exists. But so far I think you do a good job.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:21 am
by boywhoflies
What he said.You are great at it!
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:19 pm
by Technos72
ok now I'm starting to dislike the off-topic section because we can't edit our posts. And it feels heavy for me.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:23 pm
by Marinus
Did you already try the "preview" button, then read you post carefully until you're sure that it's OK, and then finally click the "submit" button?
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:25 pm
by DEEMAN223344
Again, with updates and stuff it's common for people to edit the first post with updates or change their mind. They can't do that now.
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:28 pm
by Technos72
DEEMAN223344 wrote:Again, with updates and stuff it's common for people to edit the first post with updates or change their mind. They can't do that now.
agreed