Treat the forum like a real community - Printable Version -Shoutbox (https://shoutbox.menthix.net) +-- Forum: MsgHelp Archive (/forumdisplay.php?fid=58) +--- Forum: General (/forumdisplay.php?fid=11) +---- Forum: Forum & Website (/forumdisplay.php?fid=13) +----- Thread: Treat the forum like a real community (/showthread.php?tid=70960) Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-22-2007 at 11:56 PM
I'm pretty much tired of everyone being so angry on here. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Menthix on 01-23-2007 at 12:00 AM
Is it this time of the year again? Ladies and gentleman, please welcome the great and dramatic quarterly "This is a nazi forum" topic. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by albert on 01-23-2007 at 12:03 AM
quote: Blah, this one seems to be talking about a specific issue, compared to others which were well more general.. And although I started hating this kind of threads, I don't mind this one at all. Back to the subject, I just want to say that I share your opinion. (Although I realize there is not much that me posting this will change.) RE: Treat the forum like a real community by prashker on 01-23-2007 at 12:07 AM
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/calendar.php?action=event&eid=404 RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-23-2007 at 12:10 AM
quote:Dang. I missed it.. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by L. Coyote on 01-23-2007 at 12:11 AM
RE: Treat the forum like a real community by banky on 01-23-2007 at 12:21 AM Atown =), lol I have to agree with you though it has changed alot since back when I used to come around alot. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Rolando on 01-23-2007 at 12:25 AM
quote: Natzi forum. Hm.. I always think twice before giving a new to someone. And some members do deserve the flaming, and it helps them change (most of the times, *ahem*).. and then people update their reps. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Lou on 01-23-2007 at 01:07 AM
Look, I don't enjoy having to be the one to say it, but if you aren't happy, how about reporting the posts instead of making this useless thread in the first place. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by NiteMare on 01-23-2007 at 01:37 AM
quote:its not meaning less, i agree with him, the quality of this forum HAS degraded seriously, reporting posts doesn't change the attitude, the damaged still gets done, the only way to get it change is everybody changes their attitude. and stop flaming the shit out of anybody with an opinion different then yours, unless its totally off the wall like "lets all cut off our balls and send them to <insert forum member here>"(and even then if you know they're obviously joking, then ignore it), then you should respect their opinion. A difference of opinion is not a wrong opinion. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Nagamasa on 01-23-2007 at 02:39 AM
It did get slightly better after traxor's rant, however, it has once again degraded. quote: However, getting one of these periodically make us think about our actions, and perhaps correct those mistakes that we have made. We all have made mistakes before. But we need to know what they are and how to correct them. So this kinda thread triggers that thought. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Weyzza on 01-23-2007 at 02:50 AM
quote:People "flame" to avoid negative reputations? Wow, that's some perspective RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-23-2007 at 02:54 AM
quote:Of course.... by people who ignore others who try to help by deleting threads.... But of course, a different opinion is not a wrong opinion. quote: Btw, nubs who refuse are to be told....... RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Nagamasa on 01-23-2007 at 03:00 AM
quote:Late night thinking sorry for the misunderstanding People follow a leader, which shows power somehow (which includes flaming). Others are then peer pressures indirectly and follow suit, although it might be just coincidentally that all the members feel the same way. And another analogy is a bully. Teachers tell you not to bully (like how this thread is telling you not to flame), but people still do, and it exists because there is an audience, which gives the will to flame. Some of the audience dont have the power to stand up (and post little comments here like me), or just leave it as is. But sometimes its for a good cause, which is totally fine, but I've only seen it a few times here. There is, once again, no easy way out of this. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by L. Coyote on 01-23-2007 at 03:17 AM
I hear what you're saying, but I don't see what's the point. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Hank on 01-23-2007 at 03:20 AM
quote:didnt think you had any RE: Treat the forum like a real community by NiteMare on 01-23-2007 at 04:00 AM
quote:its those kinds of comments that ruin this forum, why would you bring that up. that was over a month ago. it serves no purpose but to try to make me angry, and THAT is exactly what we're talking about. the new attitude of this forum includes: -anger -constantly egging on already pissed people - who then get flamed for getting mad. -mass negging(you post a neg and then everyone jumps in on it) -new member berating -constant spaming and don't be reading this and think it doesn't apply to you, its probualy 98% of this forum that has done one of the above. bottom line, give people the respect they deserve, everybody screws up once and a while, don't pick them to death over it RE: Treat the forum like a real community by FineWolf on 01-23-2007 at 04:04 AM Just a comment on mass negging here. If I neg, it is usually because the user deserved it, and I do provide proof in my descriptions (PIDs or TIDs). I do not look at a user's previous reputation before negging. Same applies for my positive responses. I either give proof or a general comment about the user which applies to the majority of his posts. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Rolando on 01-23-2007 at 04:27 AM
I do realize when a person has a negative reputation it encourages you/makes it easier for you to decide if you want to give them a negative. RE: RE: Treat the forum like a real community by markee on 01-23-2007 at 04:29 AM
quote:If I remember rightly there was someone else who did this same thing after you, so don't just assume he was pointing the finger at you alone. Personally I agree with most actions of the people on the forum. The only thing I don't agree with is the comments made by some members that have no use other than to degrade others obviously and they continuously do this. Though I must say, recently these people have become better IMO and there is less of it. A newb should be treated with only a little more care than an ordinary member IMHO. A newb should try to fit in with the dynamics of the forum and abide by the rules set, if they don't then they should expect the consequences. I personally have realised my mistakes when people have said something and then I didn't do it again and in turn I haven't received any negative rep for it (furthermore, I haven't even received a neutral, but thats not the point). People need to learn from their mistakes, not just keep on do it until they are forcefully dealt with. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-23-2007 at 04:32 AM
quote: quote:We differ in opinion. Different opinions, as you nicely pointed out, are not wrong, and are to be respected, nightmare. quote:Just wanted to point out that reps are just opinions.... anyone can give me a neg because we disagree...(as its already done ).... quote:Exactly. What some people forget is that the guy who triggered these refused to listen to most regulars and admins (WDZ), you do know that patience has an end.... btw, my posts are: quote: RE: RE: Treat the forum like a real community by WDZ on 01-23-2007 at 04:41 AM
quote: But with the thread/post IDs, it's important to remember that posts can always* be deleted or edited to get rid of the evidence, which could render your vote reason useless. * Unless the thread is closed. RE: RE: RE: Treat the forum like a real community by FineWolf on 01-23-2007 at 04:55 AM
quote: Yes... but who closes or deletes the threads... The important part of the reputation system is to help the admins and moderators identify problematic users. This is why I rep, and I report (as you might of noticed) alot of users and posts. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Nagamasa on 01-23-2007 at 12:08 PM
YAY for Nick! RE: Treat the forum like a real community by plus on 01-23-2007 at 04:36 PM
quote: now you know how i feel RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Oxy on 01-23-2007 at 06:33 PM Yeah, i completely understand what is being said here, and i admit i am one of the (apparent) 98% forum members who neg rep a newbie. after reading this thread, i have indeedly decided to delete my rep from .2007's (and others) reputation to try and make it easier for him/her/them to repair. However, i am against people doing rep-backs (Pos. and neg.) RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-23-2007 at 10:27 PM
quote:You do consider sometimes people refuse to listen, and that it does not work sometimes? RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-23-2007 at 11:20 PM
quote:Sometimes. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by foaly on 01-24-2007 at 12:12 AM
I thought the rep system was there to show people that you think they are a positive or negative addition to the forum... RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-24-2007 at 12:41 AM
The rep. system only shows necessity in that It would show someone whether or not to trust the poster. What else does it do for the forum? Remind you that you hated that guy? quote: There is also the Swearing rule, which states not to use such words toward another member. I've seen a few people disregarding this, including myself. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-24-2007 at 12:51 AM
quote: And that is a pretty big deal... I've seen some posts that post the worst 'advice' (if it can be called that) i've ever seen RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Hank on 01-24-2007 at 01:05 AM i Say We Turn The Rep System off an see how the community goes if it improves or not,, if it doesnt, then turn the rep system back on, RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-24-2007 at 01:07 AM
quote:I said it shows necessity. It's good when used the right way, but it can be misunderstood. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Lou on 01-24-2007 at 02:03 AM
quote:That's not an option. It's been discussed in the past, and the admins decided it was staying. I really don't see how it would help anyway. All of this talk for nothing. A simple reminder from time to time that someone's actions are against the rule (or such), by private message, really should be enough for everything to stop. I don't see how, once again, discussing possible solutions (which, 1. aren't up to you to decide, but the admins. and 2. are a lot less likely to work/happen than simple private messages) is going to solve any problems. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by NiteMare on 01-24-2007 at 04:05 AM
its not the reputation system thats the problem, its peoples attitude towards it RE: Treat the forum like a real community by WDZ on 01-24-2007 at 04:14 AM
quote:That's how it was before I rewrote it, and it really sucked. There's a big discussion about it here: http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=24273 (from 2004). The latest versions of MyBB now work exactly the same as this board. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-24-2007 at 04:16 AM
Why? My opinion differs. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by John Anderton on 01-24-2007 at 04:23 AM
As MenthiX said, is it that time of the year already? quote:I hate that method! Leads to mass ganging up and people having thousands of votes. The modifications WDZ made are way better imo IMO the rep system is fine atm. We've gone through this a million times. Stop trying to abuse it and stop cribbing about how you got "unfair reps." Everyone should read the reputation reason guideline and remember it. When voting, remember to keep your votes within the bounds of the rules. If you think a vote you have is against it, PM the guy in return. Don't fight or anything, just a polite question. Doesn't work? PM WDZ. I think WDZ looks at most (if not all) of the reps some time or the other. I think he must have some sort of "new reps given" page Anyway, you guys need to report a rep to the admins and they'll do the rest Reps aren't your life so move on, please. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by markee on 01-24-2007 at 04:24 AM If there was someone as equally useful as the reason for the negatives then they would get about the same amount of positive rep for it. Outstandingly bad and outstandingly good will get you about the same amount of rep IMO, just in different directions and so I see no reason for changes in behavior towards the reputation system. Furthermore, if you could only give them one rep per post/thread for the person then why wouldn't you just go look at another post of theirs and do it to that one? It seems a little stupid to me. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Voldemort on 01-24-2007 at 04:42 AM
quote:I'm 90% sure he has one... <3 rep deleting... RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Joe on 01-24-2007 at 05:04 AM
quote:If I hadn't said this, there'd be no arguments on the rep. system. Let me clarify. There's nothing wrong with the rep system, it's the treatment of the system. RE: RE: Treat the forum like a real community by markee on 01-24-2007 at 05:36 AM
quote:He has said previously in the shoutbox that he checks all of the rep given everyday as this is easier than people getting heaps of PM about the reps. In other words, WDZ has no life * markee runs RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Adeptus on 01-24-2007 at 10:31 AM
It really needs to be better understood that reputation on this forum is not an important criteria of life quality. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by J.J on 01-24-2007 at 10:53 AM
quote: Tbph, i think the rep system keeps some people in their places. Removing it would do more harm than good imo. This suggestion has always been turned down, so there is no reason to bring it up again. As a long time forum member, i'm sure you would be aware of the several previous discussions the community has had in the past. During my time in this community I never have really payed attention to these threads (which is well over two years now). I've chosen to stay out of the forum arguments, and keep to myself, as arguing is not something i like doing. But this is something that i will say... Some forum members really need to step back and lower their egos. If someone new is making mistakes, then lead him or her to the right answers and teach them the proper way of presenting themselves to others in the community. If this person continues to disregard the Forum rules, or continues on with any type of ridiculous behavior, it is NOT a forum members job to deal with the problem. The moderates and admins are here for a reason, and all of the forum members flaming foolish behaviour and creating arguments does not help make an admins or moderators job any easier. When i first joined this forum, I made a few mistakes, as I was totally unaware of certain things and how things worked. And yes, i was rightfully explained by Anubis and Cookie about how to deal with such things at the time, and i became a better member because of it. I must stress that flaming other members, or retaliating to mediocrity just makes these problems worse. The rep system is there for a reason - that is where forum members should have their say, and by saying that, that does not mean degrading the person when giving a negative vote, but professionally explaining what the member has done to deserve such a vote. The Mods and Admins are here to deal with forum members who go beyond certain guidelines and boundaries in this community. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by L. Coyote on 01-24-2007 at 12:44 PM
I can't believe people are actually arguing about the RS. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by ShawnZ on 01-24-2007 at 01:20 PM
quote: or +38 RE: Treat the forum like a real community by John Anderton on 01-24-2007 at 03:16 PM
rofl at both Leo and ShawnZ. RE: Treat the forum like a real community by Svip on 01-24-2007 at 03:18 PM
Angry? This is a Microsoft flavoured community! Of course they are angry, their antitrust lawsuit forces them to appear so. |