Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-02-07 at 21:10:28
Colour card, eh?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Merrell on 2006-02-07 at 21:17:51
The overall problem is that us oldies can't accept the fact that newer members will most likely rule the site. I think we're just disappointed it isn't only the old members posting anymore. Most people are just angry to see newer members posting in every topic.
I know myself that I act that way sometimes. I used to parcipitate in the bar thread a few years ago, but I didn't parcipitate in the new one because of all the newbies (not a flame, the generation of members) posting and spamming the whole topic. We cannot get along with them because they are new. It was easier fitting in with the old crowd then a whole new one. It just seems as if every thread is dominated by unfamiliar members and oldies don't like it, but they should get used to it and accept the fact that the site will split in generations.
I know myself that I act that way sometimes. I used to parcipitate in the bar thread a few years ago, but I didn't parcipitate in the new one because of all the newbies (not a flame, the generation of members) posting and spamming the whole topic. We cannot get along with them because they are new. It was easier fitting in with the old crowd then a whole new one. It just seems as if every thread is dominated by unfamiliar members and oldies don't like it, but they should get used to it and accept the fact that the site will split in generations.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Cloud on 2006-02-07 at 21:39:09
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The overall problem is that us oldies can't accept the fact that newer members will most likely rule the site. I think we're just disappointed it isn't only the old members posting anymore. Most people are just angry to see newer members posting in every topic.
that cant get any more truer. it's honestly down right annoying. i feel like their spamming, but they arnt.
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I know myself that I act that way sometimes. I used to parcipitate in the bar thread a few years ago, but I didn't parcipitate in the new one because of all the newbies (not a flame, the generation of members) posting and spamming the whole topic. We cannot get along with them because they are new. It was easier fitting in with the old crowd then a whole new one. It just seems as if every thread is dominated by unfamiliar members and oldies don't like it, but they should get used to it and accept the fact that the site will split in generations.
right but its hard to accept the newbies, we probably all feel that we're being thrown away for the new generation. well thats not true, and its because there will be no new generation if the old ones wernt here in the first place. We have to accept them or there wont be a new generation and this site will die.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by in_a_biskit on 2006-02-08 at 07:52:56
Maybe there should be a "flood control" - a restriction on the number of posts per day/hour allowed, to help people not be made uncomfortable by others posting 'too much' (even if it's not strictly spam)? I would think it should apply to both new and old members, to be fair, but overridden by staff members. It might also encourage people to put more thought into each post if they can't post as much. I'd think that it'd be met with some criticism at first, but it'd probably encourage good posting habits once people get used to it.
I think this would be a more effective method than trying to become "more strict" in punishing people, because punishment won't stop the problem pointed out by Merrell and Mp)Cloud (that the newer generation is making the old generation uncomfortable without actually 'spamming').
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Finally, to note to everyone, it's cool to voice your opinions - but keep in mind that SEN needs your suggestions on how to make it better. So always be looking for solutions whenever you have a complaint.
I think this would be a more effective method than trying to become "more strict" in punishing people, because punishment won't stop the problem pointed out by Merrell and Mp)Cloud (that the newer generation is making the old generation uncomfortable without actually 'spamming').
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Finally, to note to everyone, it's cool to voice your opinions - but keep in mind that SEN needs your suggestions on how to make it better. So always be looking for solutions whenever you have a complaint.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-02-08 at 18:12:28
I don't know why people think posting too much is bad. If the posts have quality, what's wrong?
The only thing that I see is people trying to write a bunch of crap in order to get a cumulative post.
And trust me, if bringing back people like Bolthead and Tux was possible, they'd be back here.
The only thing that I see is people trying to write a bunch of crap in order to get a cumulative post.
And trust me, if bringing back people like Bolthead and Tux was possible, they'd be back here.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Demaris on 2006-02-10 at 19:45:11
Bolt_Head is around here every now and then.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-02-10 at 19:58:34
It's still not the same, but you know what I mean.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Felagund on 2006-02-17 at 02:31:54
I just don't see that type of interest in this site anymore.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by O)FaRTy1billion on 2006-02-17 at 03:48:36
Some people will go in and spam/flame because there is little to do in the time you are waiting for replies or done browsing a forum.
Look at the Games menu. What do you see? 50/50 Raffle and Store.
The raffle you click and wow! 2 seconds of something to do! (Not said to lower the raffle or anything, its just not exactly something that could be done while you are bored and wanting to pass time. <3 Raffle)
The store.. the most you can do is make your name look cool for Internet Explorer users, buy kiwis (and trade them
), and a few pointless things.
What I am trying to say is that maybe having the arcade and other games taken away, nobody has anything to do while waiting for replies or new topics to come up but go and spam in other ones.
I'm not saying to go run off and shove a bunch of pointless games in there, just put a few more things for people to do than click a button and wait till 5 AM to see if they won the jackpot.
Several ideas for some interesting games have come up recently, such as the [TOPIC=26246]Boxes[/TOPIC] game. (I would hope R2B would not mind if that idea was borrowed.)
Ha, once again I try to blame everything on lack of games (I used to do that alot at school). And obviously it probably is not even close to the cause any problems; but it is always better to have them!
Look at the Games menu. What do you see? 50/50 Raffle and Store.
The raffle you click and wow! 2 seconds of something to do! (Not said to lower the raffle or anything, its just not exactly something that could be done while you are bored and wanting to pass time. <3 Raffle)
The store.. the most you can do is make your name look cool for Internet Explorer users, buy kiwis (and trade them
), and a few pointless things.What I am trying to say is that maybe having the arcade and other games taken away, nobody has anything to do while waiting for replies or new topics to come up but go and spam in other ones.
I'm not saying to go run off and shove a bunch of pointless games in there, just put a few more things for people to do than click a button and wait till 5 AM to see if they won the jackpot.
Several ideas for some interesting games have come up recently, such as the [TOPIC=26246]Boxes[/TOPIC] game. (I would hope R2B would not mind if that idea was borrowed.)
Ha, once again I try to blame everything on lack of games (I used to do that alot at school). And obviously it probably is not even close to the cause any problems; but it is always better to have them!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Urmom(U) on 2006-02-17 at 15:50:33
Would I be kind of considered a mid oldie? I mean, just about all of the oldies don't post anymore so the people in my join date range are kind of the oldies for people who post. But anyways, staredit.net seems fine, it's just that people don't like reading the rules and stuff. Also, posting about how bad the site is doesn't really do anything. That would just be contributing to a downfall.