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MasterGrazzt
25-01-2005, 08:19 PM
I'd like it to be made crystal clear what spam is considered here according to the staff. Is it any topic that doesn't relate to gaming? Anything that results in arguements or single word posts? This would help "cut down on spam" greatly.
Maikel
25-01-2005, 08:33 PM
Well, spam can't be describe crystal clear. You can say it a bit like it this: You can't explain what it is, but you know something is spam when you see it.

As always, some people define posts as spam that other people wouldn't consider as such.
Wahoo
25-01-2005, 08:34 PM
making a parody of this thread would be spam, there you go.
Tulac
25-01-2005, 08:36 PM
Well spam is at first the annoying advertising that you get in your mail, in the forum however spam is senseless topics, topics where the only goal is to pump up the postcount, these things are surely spam, other are different from person to person, I think the rolling story isn't spam...
Braindead
25-01-2005, 08:52 PM
Simple/Small pointless annoying messages? ot sth like that? Either way spam is annoying :P
xoopx
25-01-2005, 09:40 PM
obviously, spam = anything not game related, including in blahblahblah

unless its by one of the admins, mods, vips, or their friends
Unknown Hero
25-01-2005, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by xoopx@Jan 25 2005, 11:40 PM
obviously, spam = anything not game related, including in blahblahblah

unless its by one of the admins, mods, vips, or their friends
THIS IS NOT A TRUE! :ranting: :ranting:

YOU JUST INSULTED ME (US)! :ranting:
Puffin
25-01-2005, 10:15 PM
Okey, chill, Unknown.

And I can't really say that VIP's get different treatment when it comes to spam.
Titan
25-01-2005, 10:22 PM
w00000t?!?!?! Spam? that comes in a can!




(now that is a spam-post... it's OFF TOPIC, sorta.. It's just plain annoing.. doesn't contribute to the thread in any way.. eg Junk)
rainwife
25-01-2005, 10:22 PM
Originally posted by xoopx@Jan 25 2005, 10:40 PM
obviously, spam = anything not game related, including in blahblahblah

unless its by one of the admins, mods, vips, or their friends
So by your definition, this post that u made, would be spam? It is not connected to any games or is it??? :P

@Unknown hero: Chill :beer:
Unknown Hero
25-01-2005, 10:24 PM
*Chilling* :beer: :beer: :beer:
*Chilled* :drunk:

I think it's OK to have one or two "Spam topics"! Who needs more? You just come to site and post something in one of those two Spam topics and you are calm! (just like me above)
xcom freak
25-01-2005, 10:29 PM
People spam to get their post counts up not more refering to the lame name game
that's kinda :sick:
Titan
25-01-2005, 10:45 PM
Admin can at ANY time set a persons postcount to ANY number.. it's as simple as that... If i want to, i can set my own post-count to 97 361 posts if i like.. or xoopx's to -87..
Unknown Hero
25-01-2005, 10:50 PM
Can you put my post count to -30 000, please!
Titan
25-01-2005, 10:51 PM
Originally posted by Unknown Hero@Jan 26 2005, 12:50 AM
Can you put my post count to -30 000, please!
I have no reason to do it..

anyway.. this topic is on its way to become a spam-topic... you might see that the posts are getting less and less serious...
MasterGrazzt
25-01-2005, 10:53 PM
An old saying is one man's trash is another's treasure. What someone considers a "junk" post meant to "increase post count" may be simply a joke, or something made for fun.
Eagle of Fire
25-01-2005, 10:59 PM
Which is of course never a reason not to close it due to spam.

I can't think of a reason which would stop an admin to close a topic due to spam if the topic is going out of hand. If it would happen in Troubleshooting, I would do it promptly too.
The Niles
25-01-2005, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by MasterGrazzt@Jan 25 2005, 09:19 PM
I'd like it to be made crystal clear what spam is considered here according to the staff. Is it any topic that doesn't relate to gaming? Anything that results in arguements or single word posts? This would help "cut down on spam" greatly.
All post that are not related to the topic at hand is spam. Talking about your aunty Mae's grown in toe nail in a topic about our latest addition would be obvious spam. This does not mean any non-gaming related post is spam. We have several sections of the forum that are not even supposed to have discussions about games or gaming. Also topics can wonder a bit over the course of a discussion. This is also not spam but a natural thing. Just don't let it go too far off topic.
Sky32
25-01-2005, 11:52 PM
If spam is anything not about games, wouldn't that mean that the whole Blah, blah, blah section was spam? :blink:
Puffin
26-01-2005, 05:32 AM
Originally posted by Sky32+Jan 26 2005, 12:52 AM****</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sky32 @ Jan 26 2005, 12:52 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>If spam is anything not about games, wouldn't that mean that the whole Blah, blah, blah section was spam? :blink:[/b]
Erhm...

******QuoteBegin-The Picard
This does not mean any non-gaming related post is spam.[/quote]

I personally don't like those threads like "Name Game" etc.. Not for me.
And I like what Picard says, only one going on at the time. That's more than engough, in my opinion.
wormpaul
26-01-2005, 10:40 AM
Originally posted by xoopx@Jan 25 2005, 10:40 PM
obviously, spam = anything not game related, including in blahblahblah

unless its by one of the admins, mods, vips, or their friends
They even delete complete post from VIP people..

So dont think we got something more :whistle:
xoopx
26-01-2005, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by wormpaul+Jan 26 2005, 11:40 AM****</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (wormpaul @ Jan 26 2005, 11:40 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> ******QuoteBegin-xoopx@Jan 25 2005, 10:40 PM
obviously, spam = anything not game related, including in blahblahblah

unless its by one of the admins, mods, vips, or their friends
They even delete complete post from VIP people..

So dont think we got something more :whistle: [/b][/quote]
it would be cool if they made mine decrease every time i posted
wormpaul
26-01-2005, 02:35 PM
Originally posted by xoopx@Jan 26 2005, 12:05 PM
it would be cool if they made mine decrease every time i posted
uuh..

Why??
LeperMessiah
26-01-2005, 09:57 PM
Originally posted by MasterGrazzt@Jan 26 2005, 12:53 AM
An old saying is one man's trash is another's treasure. What someone considers a "junk" post meant to "increase post count" may be simply a joke, or something made for fun.
Or like an old saying (let's say an old 'tallica saying) one man's fun is another's hell

Your spamming/annoying post may be fun but it won't be so much fun for admins that have to clean/lock/delete/ban or just be annoyed according to your advanced spamming skills. :)
cheesegrater
27-01-2005, 03:06 AM
Originally posted by Titan@Jan 25 2005, 06:22 PM
w00000t?!?!?! Spam? that comes in a can!




(now that is a spam-post... it's OFF TOPIC, sorta.. It's just plain annoing.. doesn't contribute to the thread in any way.. eg Junk)
You have just confirmed my image of you.
wormpaul
27-01-2005, 07:40 AM
Originally posted by cheesegrater+Jan 27 2005, 04:06 AM****</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (cheesegrater @ Jan 27 2005, 04:06 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> ******QuoteBegin-Titan@Jan 25 2005, 06:22 PM
w00000t?!?!?! Spam? that comes in a can!




(now that is a spam-post... it's OFF TOPIC, sorta.. It's just plain annoing.. doesn't contribute to the thread in any way.. eg Junk)
You have just confirmed my image of you. [/b][/quote]
And that isnt that good>??? :blink:
Omuletzu
27-01-2005, 12:44 PM
Originally posted by Sky32@Jan 26 2005, 02:52 AM
If spam is anything not about games, wouldn't that mean that the whole Blah, blah, blah section was spam? :blink:
We wouldn't want the forum to be too uptight, would we?
xoopx
27-01-2005, 01:47 PM
Originally posted by Omuletzu+Jan 27 2005, 01:44 PM****</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Omuletzu @ Jan 27 2005, 01:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> ******QuoteBegin-Sky32@Jan 26 2005, 02:52 AM
If spam is anything not about games, wouldn't that mean that the whole Blah, blah, blah section was spam? :blink:
We wouldn't want the forum to be too uptight, would we? [/b][/quote]
or consistent
Omuletzu
27-01-2005, 02:00 PM
Spam is necesary.That's why the blah blah blah section exists.If you want to spam, then do it here, not anywhere else ;)
Maikel
27-01-2005, 02:48 PM
or preferably, in the shoutbox ;)
The Niles
27-01-2005, 02:55 PM
Originally posted by Omuletzu@Jan 27 2005, 03:00 PM
Spam is necesary.That's why the blah blah blah section exists.If you want to spam, then do it here, not anywhere else ;)
Not that we tollerate all spam even there.
wormpaul
27-01-2005, 02:56 PM
We Know Picard..

We know... :angel:
Pharaoh
27-01-2005, 08:17 PM
In 10 topics, 9 are a joke...... :sneaky:

Create two patches, one to joke, and one to serious things... how somewhere needs help in a game, or in configuration of your computers. :ok:

But remember, we are all great brothers..! Some brothers donīt like of the other brothers, but thatīs the life.. :tomato:
wormpaul
28-01-2005, 08:10 AM
Originally posted by Pharaoh@Jan 27 2005, 09:17 PM
But remember, we are all great brothers..! Some brothers donīt like of the other brothers, but thatīs the life.. :tomato:
Dont forget our sisters behind well :whistle: