I've seen the request section...is a really trashcan!!! Spamming, Leechers, Chatrooming, Too request!!!!NOW STOP!!!!Who wants request section closed?This poll is like a petition form!(bad english, sorry!)PS: please correct the poll to the "open" response.... i've writed "can't" but is "can"...sorry
You know, the staff is going to let it as is for now, because closing it would be against all what they're now "fighting" for.Thing is, the "rules" (if we can call that rules) is to use common-sense and self-moderation.This worked pretty well when the section was closed and only accessible by contributors or above because, well, contributor know what they're doing, and are often smart enough to avoid bullshit.Now that anybody can answer and talk, you'll get to see more and more trash. Why ? Because you can't ask people who are as intelligent as George W. Bush to self-moderate themselves. Hell, anarchy only leads to more anarchy.IMO, rules need to be set for the request section. The actual rules would work only for intelligent people, which is not the case here. Don't forget that the rules are made so that even the dumbest people would apply them : if everybody knew how to drive like Mickael Shumacher, there wouldn't be any need to put speed limitations.
And how would the staff check that ? They'd have to spend their whole time checking if people didn't request more than one creation... and the problem is they DON'T WANT to moderate this very part of the forum. Oh, and just so that you know, you're forgetting a word in your sentence :Skank88 said, August 28, 2007, 12:16:48 pmi know but there is too much spamming!
Oh, and just so that you know, you're forgetting a word in your sentence :Skank88 said, August 28, 2007, 12:16:48 pmi know but there is too much spamming! [/quote]thanx for the correction...
Skank88 said, August 28, 2007, 12:16:48 pmone request a day for all members...that could work...I agree with you it's going wild there. At first we thought of a system that a thread would be delayed by two days (you make a request topic, two days later it's shown), but we dropped it for technical reasons. Might need some kind of replacement for that though...
#dX|intense* said, August 28, 2007, 01:05:21 pmBAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAWhy are you laughing? It's funny for you?
I don't see the problem with the request section.The spammers are just old members and members from other mugen boards. Many making new accounts to spam.I'll start kicking a few here and there. And it's just 1 section, why do I care if a section I will never use is chaos?
...because it sucks for people who want to make a serious request, unlike guys like kangaroo who make like one topic every three hours
Valodim said, August 28, 2007, 02:45:49 pm...because it sucks for people who want to make a serious request, unlike guys like kangaroo who make like one topic every three hours Should make a membergroup that limits the # of posts in the area by a member. Then we can simply apply it to users that are abusing the section.
I made a request in that section, but it's rather a ressource request (sprites in fact) than a character or stage or whatever is just for player.Shouldn't you add another child section in the ressource section so that people can continue requesting stuff for their WIPs without having their topic being ignored because of the thousands of other request topics around it ?
Just No Point said, August 28, 2007, 02:58:55 pmI've asked them to do that many times now =PStop asking, and ORDER them, NOW !
yeah, the Request section there is no order, not baned to the indicated and like also they do not erase his IP either (I don´t want say names).What they all want is that changes the respect of some persons (I don´t want say names too) towards the users.I knew more people that hate the Guild for that, always insults, blame of theft, is just this site that do this.I look too that one contributor of here continue insulting, this person deserved that the baned a lot of time ago.A contributor that insult??? WTF????I WANT THAT THE GUILD CHANGE FOR BETTER.thanks...
Wujizah Panzermanathod said, August 28, 2007, 03:01:21 pmMaybe, given a few weeks, they'll burn out with the private/beta/etc requests a bit. That work at any number of warehouse forums Panzer, like, ever?
Joe Mayama said, August 28, 2007, 03:50:22 pmWujizah Panzermanathod said, August 28, 2007, 03:01:21 pmMaybe, given a few weeks, they'll burn out with the private/beta/etc requests a bit. That work at any number of warehouse forums Panzer, like, ever?That's why, at best, I said "...a bit". Also, "Maybe..." Not saying that it'll stop, though.
The request board needs to be moderated. It's as simple as that.It's the people who are request and are just damn rude in the process. Virtually nobody appears to be thankful for anything, these noobs are irritating.
I share your pain guys, I know I'm not a contributor level or anything like that, hopefully yet, but it is somehow less spammed/out of control over at MugenBR, so maybe this is simply something people are getting out of their system or rebelling against staff with for making the changes. Afterall, with so many members, who's stopping anyone from creating multiple accounts and doing such a rebellious act as being an asshole on the requests board?I'd like to give staff more credit than I think that paragraph implies, though.I made a serious request for EvilOrochi, whether Beta or not, he looks pretty complete, and I just want a copy of to play around with. If he sucks, I'll delete him, but hell, I could tell you I simply wanted him for nostalgia and it wouldn't matter because to anyone else, I can say one thing and mean another, despite my true intentions, which are to play.My thread was spammed, I tried to get it back on track, but two more people with rather lackluster spelling showed up and requested him too, before anyone had even announced they had a copy to send!Now, I feel as though SO many people have requested characters, that I can't possibly recieve my request, or get an answer like "he's only an alpha stage creation" to solve my pain so I can move on with my life. I just want some closure....My thread is buried, and so will everyone else's be until people stop requesting so much and someone can finally start helping others out, if anyone is willing for it.What I'd suggest has already been stated, partly, I think.Create a separate request forum, hidden from regular members, where contributors and up can request characters from each other, and let the idiots currently browsing and spamming the request forum keep their crappy forum.Thanks, I'll step off of my soap box now.
QuoteCreate a separate request forum, hidden from regular members, where contributors and up can request characters from each other, and let the idiots currently browsing and spamming the request forum keep their crappy forum.That's an idea BUT ... BUT ... it would be like going back to the old system which was there 2 days ago.
Well, I would say it is, and it isn't, because at least the SERIOUS people can be somewhat satisfied under the new system, and the dingbats who want to post a new thread everty two seconds for a character that can easily be found ten seconds into a Google search without having to wait for someone to reply with the character, can do as they wish.It would still be at our discretion with the current rules, but would consist solely of people who were really comitted to Mugen, rather than looking for a five minute fix on a character they'll only play once.
Even if two separate forums for requests were made, what about the ones who wants to see serious requests but are non-contributors? Are they just screwed because you don't like the ones who *are* posting those requests you don't like?In any case, I wouldn't agree with the split Request areas as well.
Cybaster said, August 28, 2007, 04:19:05 pmThat's an idea BUT ... BUT ... it would be like going back to the old system which was there 2 days ago. not quite...
Well, Panzer, considering that I'm only a user as well, I would be giving up my right to seriously request in such a forum, now wouldn't I?The only thing to do then is to actually contribute, somehow, even if it's only something obvious, to the point where someone can say, "Hey, he belongs in the contributors group" and voila, I would then be able to request.But hey, it was only an idea, and it would allow for less work for staff as well, I would hope...
Ichierzen said, August 28, 2007, 04:37:21 pmWell, Panzer, considering that I'm only a user as well, I would be giving up my right to seriously request in such a forum, now wouldn't I?The only thing to do then is to actually contribute, somehow, even if it's only something obvious, to the point where someone can say, "Hey, he belongs in the contributors group" and voila, I would then be able to request.But hey, it was only an idea, and it would allow for less work for staff as well, I would hope...I'm not sure of that. With these new open source rules, I wouldn't put it pass some people to make minor edits of characters just to get creator status, or for that matter, pulling an Oohwhap.
Valodim said, August 28, 2007, 01:45:57 pmSkank88 said, August 28, 2007, 12:16:48 pmone request a day for all members...that could work...I agree with you it's going wild there. At first we thought of a system that a thread would be delayed by two days (you make a request topic, two days later it's shown), but we dropped it for technical reasons. Might need some kind of replacement for that though...Php You cud probably set a variable when a user post's a topic. And then reset (seems like I am talking about some Mugen stuff ) it when 24 hours have passed.I Dont know if its possable tho i know Notinhg about Php
Wujizah Panzermanathod said, August 28, 2007, 04:41:19 pmIchierzen said, August 28, 2007, 04:37:21 pmWell, Panzer, considering that I'm only a user as well, I would be giving up my right to seriously request in such a forum, now wouldn't I?The only thing to do then is to actually contribute, somehow, even if it's only something obvious, to the point where someone can say, "Hey, he belongs in the contributors group" and voila, I would then be able to request.But hey, it was only an idea, and it would allow for less work for staff as well, I would hope...I'm not sure of that. With these new open source rules, I wouldn't put it pass some people to make minor edits of characters just to get creator status, or for that matter, pulling an Oohwhap.oh were going to see alot of that
Anjel said, August 28, 2007, 07:34:22 pmI Dont know if its possable tho i know Notinhg about Php I do, and it's sucky to implement.
IMO, the request section needs to have at least some moderation. How about this:Each member can only have one thread at the requests. And in that thread, he'd make all his requests. So the requests section isn't flooded by requests by the same guy (ejm, Kangaroo). Something like "LotF's WIPs", but for requests issues: "LotF's Request Thread"Cybaster said, August 28, 2007, 04:19:05 pmQuoteCreate a separate request forum, hidden from regular members, where contributors and up can request characters from each other, and let the idiots currently browsing and spamming the request forum keep their crappy forum.That's an idea BUT ... BUT ... it would be like going back to the old system which was there 2 days ago. I liked that idea too. So what if it more less roots back to the "old system"?Just some suggestions. Oh yeah, I fucking hate that cordiality, respect, tolerance is no more in that section too .
wow, that does actually sound really good.let me ask the others, but I really like the idea and it's easy to implement.
Most of the disrespect in that section is stemming from people trying to make that area worse. You don't normally see people acting like that in other request boards. And not all request boards on other forums have unrequestable lists.
Valodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.Problem with that is what if you want to request a character somebody else has, would you bother them for it or what?
Robert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:22:10 pmValodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.Problem with that is what if you want to request a character somebody else has, would you bother them for it or what?Uh... you just request it and problem solved? Explain, I didn't fully understand your point.
Shin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 08:30:58 pmRobert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:22:10 pmValodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.Problem with that is what if you want to request a character somebody else has, would you bother them for it or what?Uh... you just request it and problem solved? Explain, I didn't fully understand your point.Think of it like this, You have the character, you posted your email address...Tons of people want said character, they bombard your email, sounds fun, right?
A better question would be would this replace the buttons? If you get 1 topic to post in the section then there would be no point for the character, stage, etc buttons
Robert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:33:54 pmThink of it like this, You have the character, you posted your email address...Tons of people want said character, they bombard your email, sounds fun, right?It is.Then you can block them.Well, not the lolis.
Robert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:33:54 pmShin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 08:30:58 pmRobert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:22:10 pmValodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.Problem with that is what if you want to request a character somebody else has, would you bother them for it or what?Uh... you just request it and problem solved? Explain, I didn't fully understand your point.Think of it like this, You have the character, you posted your email address...Tons of people want said character, they bombard your email, sounds fun, right?I guess that's one good reason to then use sendspace and that stuff. Also, PM could help, in the case of using email. And if you use this: "send to lotf at gmail dot com", it reduces your spam targetability in 90%. People are too lazy. Most don't read or even care to interpret. But yeah, I'm just giving a suggestion. I have no administration powah.Just No Point said, August 28, 2007, 08:36:56 pmA better question would be would this replace the buttons? If you get 1 topic to post in the section then there would be no point for the character, stage, etc buttonsThey can still be used in the release/wip sections. Do mods/administrators get their life force drained if in the request section people don't necessarily use those tags ???.Just "legislating" . Law school ftw.
Shin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 08:39:20 pmRobert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:33:54 pmShin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 08:30:58 pmRobert the small said, August 28, 2007, 08:22:10 pmValodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.Problem with that is what if you want to request a character somebody else has, would you bother them for it or what?Uh... you just request it and problem solved? Explain, I didn't fully understand your point.Think of it like this, You have the character, you posted your email address...Tons of people want said character, they bombard your email, sounds fun, right?I guess that's one good reason to then use sendspace and that stuff. Also, PM could help, in the case of using email. And if you use this: "send to lotf at gmail dot com", it reduces your spam targetability in 90%. People are too lazy. Most don't read or even care to interpretI still get emails for a post I made like that about a year ago at MGBR's request forum
Just No Point said, August 28, 2007, 08:36:56 pmA better question would be would this replace the buttons? If you get 1 topic to post in the section then there would be no point for the character, stage, etc buttonsyeah, it should. it's not like people in requests are using them anyway
Lol at an organized warehoused attempt.I already proved the chinese won you on that. There was no need to screw mugenguild :3
Blue Wolfmage XX said, August 28, 2007, 08:45:20 pmLol at an organized warehoused attempt.I already proved the chinese won you on that. There was no need to screw mugenguild :3actually, if you plan to put mods in the request section that is, I would suggest Wolfmage here become a mod for that section. He has done pretty well at answering requests and keeping "some" order over there from what I can see.
Nah, I'm better pissing off mods:P Plus I post warehouses. But three mods at least would be needed there.
Blue Wolfmage XX said, August 28, 2007, 08:55:00 pmNah, I'm better pissing off mods:P Plus I post warehouses. But three mods at least would be needed there.indeed, there needs to be a mod over there to deal with the spammers and what not.
If we go with the 1 topic per user for Requests we can always allow the topic starter to have moderation powers over his own topic. That can help prevent spam. Don't like the replies being given? Delete them!
Just No Point said, August 28, 2007, 08:59:37 pmIf we go with the 1 topic per user for Requests we can always allow the topic starter to have moderation powers over his own topic. That can help prevent spam. Don't like the replies being given? Delete them!I like that, I was trying to figure something like this out earlier.
Just No Point said, August 28, 2007, 08:59:37 pmIf we go with the 1 topic per user for Requests we can always allow the topic starter to have moderation powers over his own topic. That can help prevent spam. Don't like the replies being given? Delete them!That would be an "excellent" idea. It would cut down on the number of topics, and hopefully cut down on spam. Perhaps a poll should be put up for this idea?
Shin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 09:11:49 pmIf this idea does get approved, I demand credit for it . And maybe a cookie.No u.Your ideas were opensourced by martial law since a while ago.They are belong to us.
open, isn't this forum about having the char you want? pp just need to be more helpful with others and open char shops or something like that.
Blue Wolfmage XX said, August 28, 2007, 09:15:19 pmShin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 09:11:49 pmIf this idea does get approved, I demand credit for it . And maybe a cookie.No u.Your ideas were opensourced by martial law since a while ago.They are belong to us.OH NOEZ Archaic said, August 28, 2007, 09:16:14 pmopen, isn't this forum about having the char you want? pp just need to be more helpful with others and open char shops or something like that.This forum is for sharing, collaborating, helping, getting helped in Mugen projects. Not ONLY a forum from "having the char you want".
Shin Serious Evil Lord of the Flies said, August 28, 2007, 09:18:58 pmThis forum is for sharing, collaborating, helping, getting helped in Mugen projects. Not ONLY a forum from "having the char you want".So, people shouldn't be helped getting a character entirely, or only 'sort of' helped?
Valodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.let me ask the others, but I really like the idea and it's easy to implement.Ruins the tags for that section though.
Messatsu said, August 29, 2007, 12:23:27 amValodim said, August 28, 2007, 08:19:16 pmwow, that does actually sound really good.let me ask the others, but I really like the idea and it's easy to implement.Ruins the tags for that section though.true about the tags..HOWEVER, I want to test this idea for requests out first. If it is alright, I would like to volunteer for this.
How about a karma when you send someone something. You start with so much and can't post anymore if you don't answer a request?
Messatsu said, August 29, 2007, 12:55:18 amHow about a karma when you send someone something. You start with so much and can't post anymore if you don't answer a request?interesting...
Messatsu said, August 29, 2007, 12:55:18 amHow about a karma when you send someone something. You start with so much and can't post anymore if you don't answer a request?Just by replying to topics you get karma? Or someone has to give it to you? Either way I don't see it working.
Do the tags have to be forcefully used in the Requests area ??? Like Titlin said, most don't even use them in that area.
Just No Point said, August 29, 2007, 01:03:35 amMessatsu said, August 29, 2007, 12:55:18 amHow about a karma when you send someone something. You start with so much and can't post anymore if you don't answer a request?Just by replying to topics you get karma? Or someone has to give it to you? Either way I don't see it working.Maybe someone can give you karma, one karma per post/request filled. And then you can only post if you have karma.
You had better check post history to see if the person gives karma for fullfilling requests. Otherwise you could run out of karma real fast!Then you would have to make another account or something.
....I've been playing that in M.I.When first saw it thought that I was in Dr. Moreau's Island... was very strange... To be honest I never liked being "tipped" too much. The person I like most in there never did it, which I found cool. Oh well, but others seemed to find it fun, why not.
R[E]ika said, August 29, 2007, 01:08:40 amrequest is the place where your learn how to moderate yourself.:]Like that's going to happen.
Awesome. Some very interesting posts here.Appreciated. Thumbs up, and sorry that we're not reacting instantly. But something will come of this.
If you allow negative karma, odds are some people will give it frequently and maybe randomly just to cut down on the amount of requests - but maybe if only the topic author can do it, and only once per user that replies to the topic things might work out.Who knows, maybe that'd even help to encourage the "1 topic, 1 creation" idea that would make the use of the tags more efficient...Edit: if only people who have karma can request, and only people who requested can give karma to their replies, to kickstart the process perhaps only contributors initially could make requests - that star in in the profile would count as 1 karma.That, in turn, inspires another idea: if there's a doubt on how to further attribute contributor status, perhaps an analogous system could be used in the releases section, only people with a contributor star would vote on topic starters...Edit 2: perhaps the releases thing would at allow a tentative, non-official pre-contributor title for admins to discuss or something, since it's easy to see a purely user-based title/feedback/access system being abused...
I like the karma idea (wonders why it isn't in play.) and I'd like to make a serious request without sounding like a complete leecher....That's right kiddies, I can't because...wait for it...you have idiots like kangaroo post every few hours. Instead of the does it exist thread should have just posted all the available and open sites that have MUGEN chacters or stages.
Cybaster said, August 28, 2007, 12:14:18 pmThing is, the "rules" (if we can call that rules) is to use common-sense and self-moderation.This worked pretty well when the section was closed and only accessible by contributors or above because, well, contributor know what they're doing, and are often smart enough to avoid bullshit.But have a lot of people here don't think in this way of common-sense and self moderation.It's a shame.
I may be repeating something that has already been said, but does it seem to you guys like there could be angry creators hiding behind different IPs signing up JUST to flood the request forum, and or just generally troll this place from time to time? I know that troll is trooooooooolllllll, but some of this stuff seems a little premeditated.
MCX said, August 30, 2007, 04:46:10 amCybaster said, August 28, 2007, 12:14:18 pmThing is, the "rules" (if we can call that rules) is to use common-sense and self-moderation.This worked pretty well when the section was closed and only accessible by contributors or above because, well, contributor know what they're doing, and are often smart enough to avoid bullshit.But have a lot of people here don't think in this way of common-sense and self moderation.It's a shame.let the ban do the common sense part for them then, if it gets to be too much at times.
Everybody should now be able to delete replies to their own topic in the request section.I could also enable the POWA to modify replies to your own topics there, and the chaos goddess would be pleased, but... heh, this should be enough. More things are are being discussed. edit: aaaand thanks again for all your thoughts
Is it possible to implement a change in that sectin that makes it impossible for the topic author to bump it no matter how often (s)he posts? That would make it possible to post a brief "thank you" note without sinking other topics, while making it useless to be obnoxious by insisting on the request.
Loona, I think the best way to implement that idea would be to make the threads and forum work in alphabetical order and each thread would be by the creators name, like so:Ichierzen's request threadLoona's requestsSepp's needsetc.The threads won't move, but whenever someone posts again, the flashy "NEW" blue thing will show up.
I don't see how that would make things more efficient - it'd just annoy the people with usernames in the middle of the alphabet who'd have to click several times in the section's page list until they found their topic: peolpe with names starting with A would have it easy in the firt page, and the Zs could just skip to the last one, but people in between, after the thing's a few pages long would have to click every 3 or 5 pages or so to find theirs. Besides, it'd be inneficcient in the case of people who'd only every make a single request yet had an A username, keeping them perpetually in the first page... I don't think it'd be worth it...I'm more partial to merging topics about the same creation, it might make it easier to know where to find something and de-clutters the section.
opened or closed,who cares, we don't set the rules the staff does, we are only to followe the rules as we always do..it is useless to speak in that matter, the staff has best judgement,just obey them and you might feel content with your self...obey the current rules
wow, your ability to judge the situation is... interesting. actually, the staff has stated multiple times that we are unhappy with the request forum as it is and we're working on it. but ideas don't fall from the skies you know, it's been not even four days In the staff forum (see there for details) we have pretty much found "one thread per user + double-posting sends you to edit (your) last post in the thread within 7 days" to be a good middle groundhow's that sound?
It would require moderation to merge the topics since i bet the requesters would be too ignorant to follow this rule anyway
Valodim said, August 30, 2007, 06:12:22 pmIn the staff forum (see there for details) we have pretty much found "one thread per user + double-posting sends you to edit (your) last post in the thread within 7 days" to be a good middle groundhow's that sound?Wow . Who's the genious that came up with that brilliant idea .[/ego-boost]
i think we should put an unrequestable list, first of all, if a newbie comes in and requests a "unrequestable" characters, most members will take a piss all over him
FDX said, August 30, 2007, 10:58:39 pmi think we should put an unrequestable list, first of all, if a newbie comes in and requests a "unrequestable" characters, most members will take a piss all over him Just because someone requests something doesn't mean (s)he'll get it, and from the comments that might pop up in the request thread in the meantime that person may realise what kind of problem there may be with the creation in question - that may discourage the imitation of whatever reason made the request get frowned upon should that person ever do more than request.
Would it be cool then, if we could make a "Don't expect to get it list," containing names of characters that the majority of us don't want out there, such as the stolen Betas and Alphas, including but not limited to those of the Scruffy Dragon's (DCvM)?There's a lot of debate in that forum about people complaining we aren't giving out chars, when people like Wolfmage are basically giving all they can. This way, we can outline, as members, what we are and are not comfortable handing out, and I think it might curb some of the arguments.Though, a just as simple argument against it is that the hungry n00bs don't read the damn sticked threads anyway....
I fail to see what the issue is...let the people request all they want, even the spammers. In any case, all they can do is REQUEST. It's not up to them to obtain the characters they are requesting, it's up to the creators to decide if they should give the requesters what they are asking for. The creators are the ones who should decide which among the requesters really deserve to get what they want. I guess what I am trying to see is...USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION. Sort out the assholes from the non-assholes, respond to requests from those you have a good feeling about, and everything should be fine. Nothing is perfect, and never will be, so...this is a dead issue in my opinion. And if anyone is spamming requests on that board, the easiest solution would be to simply suspend their accounts or ban them...
Some people change when you're good with them. Others have no fix though.However you can't judge until you get to help them and know them a bit, only then one can decide.Relying in what heart tells is even stronger than any banning button. Banning silences only some people, but doesn't change the way they are... some could be good inside.
Okay, in essence, this is a "voting off the island" sort of idea.Since we have to moderate ourselves in that forum, and we don't have any real power over much more than our own thread, when someone posts a retarded thread, and keeps posting said threads, regardless of what anyone, out of good nature, tells them, that we as a group can vote their access taken from the request section.I say this because there are a few members, and more keep coming, who'll post so vaguely, not mind their manners, post multiple topics, bump threads after only but a few hours, etc, that those of us that try and help get frustrated by the fact that they aren't listening.Having been staff on a forum before, I know the easy answer is to only ignore them, and not pay any attention to their actions, but even then you get people who'll post links to creations that aren't what you requested, just crap renamed to look as such.I'm only suggesting this because we have to moderate it ourselves, and when it's thread after thread after thread of the same BS, it gets very tiring. That's especially so when other users, such as those who actually help the other members obtain characters try to get one ourselves, the n00bs and leechers post 77 threads which're relatively impossible to accomodate and force our requests to a new page, meaning they won't get answered, so then we have to bump them, and look like an idiot.Is there anything that can be done? Is there any compromise that can be met of this?
Ichierzen said, September 07, 2007, 02:47:18 amit gets very tiring. Guild knows, that's why Guild ain't moderating that area.Guild gave "requesters" their space, but "requesters" must find a way on their own
There is a buddy function on this board. Too bad it's not terribly obvious who is your buddy after you've set them that way.
Would it be possible to simply limit how many topics can be created in a x amount of time? Say a week?I see no need for more than 3 topics needed a week. Unless Val is still going to implement the 1 topic per user idea.
R[E]ika said, September 07, 2007, 06:05:09 ami see bumping as a worse problem, currently.Sadly, it seems that this is the only option. When a non-retarded request is posted, it only stays on the first page for probably about an hour before it's knocked down by stupid noob requests. Bumping is the only way to keep said valid requests in sight.
Interesting ideas.No's to:I wouldn't got for "voting off the island" (takes long, makes drama, takes a few minutes to register and unlock another account if you're voted off).The bumping with double posts and the like has been brought up before, one suggestion was another forum mod that disallows bumping in that section--but1) could be easily circumvented by two friends who bump each other's topic in turn2) what Bane84 postedWhat could be tried and done:To improve the situation Valodim will eventually write a forum modification as suggested by L.o.t.F. and agreed upon by everybody here that allows only one topic per user in the request section (... yes but you could still register another account or: if only a third of the users have one request topic that's still 6,000 topics).No matter the kind of technical restriction we might build... they can only help so much.What else could be tried? Assigning moderators to the section. Meh. I can think of two ways, both could be tried1) Giving section moderation power to "users, such as those who actually help the other members" and who are interested in having a better working request section. Depends on how many that might be. Having not checked the section much this week, I can think of around a handful of names at the moment. Hmmm. More? The more the merrier in this case, I suppose. And there's probably not gonna be a shortage of TAKE ME TAKE ME posts anyway. Hm.2) Give all users moderation power for... okay no. XD
note that if someone is to moderate the requests forums, he will moderate only that section, and he would mdoerate indictator mode, don't want headaches for the guy.
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