AzureWolf Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 [font=Georgia][color=blue]I was just thinking... There are far too many SPAM and/or closed threads bogging up a few of the forums, pushing down some of the real, noteworthy threads. So, I was thinking that threads closed or right-out SPAM could all be moved to a separate forum. That way, the person could go and see why his thread was closed, [i]WHILE[/i] still keeping the forums clean. That entire forum could serve as an example of what to do and what not to do.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I've personally just been deleting threads in my sections that were worthy of being closed. If I feel something needs to be said so that the original poster knows why it was removed, then I PM them. People seem to get the point though. I do agree with you, however, because I think there a bit of it clogging up the anime section in particular heh. I don't think a seperate forum is required though... as people are supposed to read the rules when they register anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDG Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 [quote name='AzureWolf][font=Georgia][color=blue]I was just thinking... There are far too many SPAM and/or closed threads bogging up a few of the forums, pushing down some of the real, noteworthy threads. So, I was thinking that threads closed or right-out SPAM could all be moved to a separate forum. That way, the person could go and see why his thread was closed, [i]WHILE[/i] still keeping the forums clean. That entire forum could serve as an example of what to do and what not to do.[/color'][/font][/quote] [font=Arial][size=1][color=gray]I agree. I see many many closed or spammy topics that are cluttering up some forums and limiting the noticeability of other threads.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=gray]Having a SPAM/Closed Thread forums would be a great idea in my opinion. It would definitely be a great place for people to see what not to do when posting and what contributes as SPAM and such.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=gray]Plus, I don't think it would be too hard to move the threads to the forums. I personally have my own forums and it's simple to move a topic to another board.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=gray]But I do believe that this would be a very good idea. It would definitely clear up some forums at OB.[/color][/size][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 [QUOTE=Semjaza Azazel]I've personally just been deleting threads in my sections that were worthy of being closed. If I feel something needs to be said so that the original poster knows why it was removed, then I PM them. People seem to get the point though. I do agree with you, however, because I think there a bit of it clogging up the anime section in particular heh. I don't think a seperate forum is required though... as people are supposed to read the rules when they register anyway.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I've also noticed that. There are some threads which just about beg to be deleted, but I'm not sure what to do about the rest of them (especially those started by new members who seem to have overlooked the rules). I think I'll start doing the same thing as you, since it really annoys me when crappy threads crowd out the higher-quality topics. As for your suggestion, AzureWolf, I'm not sure whether having a spam/closed threads forum would send the right message. I've encountered message boards that had sections devoted specifically to spam (supposedly so people could get it out of their system, or something to that effect). While a "spam" forum would clearly have a different purpose at OB, some people might interpret its name the wrong way. ~Dagger~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzureWolf Posted February 28, 2004 Author Share Posted February 28, 2004 [QUOTE=Dagger IX1]As for your suggestion, AzureWolf, I'm not sure whether having a spam/closed threads forum would send the right message. I've encountered message boards that had sections devoted specifically to spam (supposedly so people could get it out of their system, or something to that effect). While a "spam" forum would clearly have a different purpose at OB, some people might interpret its name the wrong way. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE][font=Georgia][color=#0000ff]I was thinking more along the lines of mirroring the Anime Archives. You can't post in closed threads anyway (except for mods), which is what the forum would consist of.[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 [quote name='AzureWolf][font=Georgia][color=#0000ff]I was thinking more along the lines of mirroring the Anime Archives. You can't post in closed threads anyway (except for mods), which is what the forum would consist of.[/color'][/font][/quote] I knew exactly what you meant, personally... I feel it's a waste of space. I don't think there is a need for a forum of posts showing people what [I]not [/I]to do. That's what the rules are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 [font=Verdana][size=1][quote name='Semjaza Azazel][size=3']That's what the rules are for.[/size][/quote][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Well since I'm not a moderator although I've joked with James about it a few times, I would have to agree with Semjaza here. First of all the main point of the Rules page is to avoid such mistakes like spam threads. However I don't believe that creating a forum consisting entirely of such material would to anything to promote better posting quality if not promote the opposite. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]What could be done and has been done by The Harlequin in the Adventure and Battle Arenas and the old Dragonball Forum is that a specific thread of what to post and what not to post could be created, and thus save on sending out some PMs. It may not be applicable on all Forums but would work on most and may prove useful in both the short run and the long run respectively. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I think James and everyone else has had their work cut out to them with V7 and I think asking them to go and create a Forum to store Spam is pushing it. I agree with Semjaza's idea of merely deleting the thread in question and PMing the poster, it seems to me to be the most logical way of working through the problem.[/size][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retribution Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 well, I think that a Spam forum would be a good idea. I mean, it should maintain OB integrity, but It should be a place for people to get the spam outta their system. It might also clean up OB on the non-spam forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 [QUOTE=Altron]well, I think that a Spam forum would be a good idea. I mean, it should maintain OB integrity, but It should be a place for people to get the spam outta their system. It might also clean up OB on the non-spam forums.[/QUOTE] That's really not even what Azure was suggesting. Besides, there are reasons why OB doesn't have that stuff currently. The Newbie Lounge and Picture Forums are good examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 [quote name='Altron']well, I think that a Spam forum would be a good idea. I mean, it should maintain OB integrity, but It should be a place for people to get the spam outta their system.[/quote] That's exactly the kind of misunderstanding that I was referring to. If a closed thread has absolutely no instructional value, then there's little reason to keep it around. Those which show people what not to do are probably most useful when they're kept in the forum where they were created. EDIT: It's not so much that I think it's a bad idea... I just don't feel that a spam forum is really necessary at this point. But, yes, I do realize that members wouldn't be able to post in one. ~Dagger~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzureWolf Posted March 8, 2004 Author Share Posted March 8, 2004 [QUOTE=Dagger IX1]That's exactly the kind of misunderstanding that I was referring to. If a closed thread has absolutely no instructional value, then there's little reason to keep it around. Those which show people what not to do are probably most useful when they're kept in the forum where they were created. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE][font=Georgia][color=blue] Sigh... I'm getting misunderstood a lot these days...[/color][/font] [font=Georgia][color=#0000ff]I don't think it would matter if people misunderstood what that forum was for, since[b] it would mirror the anime archives[/b]. I challenge any normal member to post in the anime archives - [b]I dare them[i].[/i][/b][/color][/font] [font=Georgia][color=#0000ff]Dagger, Semjazza, I get the idea: it's a bad idea. I thank you for pointing that out - I really do.[/color][/font] [font=Georgia][color=#0000ff].:[size=1]Close this thread, please:.[/size][/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retribution Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 I think that I was misunderstood... I DID NOT mean that you should put closed threads in this forum. What I mean't was different than what Dagger means. I meant to say that people should be able to post the WAYYY off topic things here, so that they aren't posted elsewhere... I DID NOT mean that it should be an example, or otherwise. I understand that you mean that OB doesn't need a spam area. I guess thats the mod's call. not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 [size=1]Altron, it's not that anyone misunderstood you, it's that you misunderstood Azure. There are hundreds upon hundreds of other boards you can post at if you really must "get the spam out of your system." There's no place for that here. :whoops: I think this topic has been adequately explored. /[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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