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"For Tony, Ali and Notables"

Please, unless you're one of the above, please dont spam this thread with nonsense, I just want opinions from these guys on the following:

I’ve been reading through the posts concerning how the forums have fallen recently, pointless topics etc and spamming from newbies just to get their stats up.
RBS suggested it should it based on time, not word counts and that’s cool.

I would also like to suggest that you use Moderators for the forums.
One or two people per forum that are able to monitor and/or modify posts.
Be it deleting or simply closing a thread to prevent anymore posts on something considered futile.
Be the moderators Notable or regulars that are respected and counted with expertise in particular forum topics.
For example, Sonic and Bonus are tech wizards, Grix seems to know Nintendo etc etc and I know movies and music.

I’m not saying Moderators should take over from SR web staff, it would just remove some pressure from you guys to monitor and check each thread, regulars you can trust and spend most of their day in here (being at work with nothing else to do etc) and can make sure their “allocated forum” maintains some degree of interest.

No idea if it would work, but I’ve seen moderators on other forums and it seems to work pretty well there.

Just an idea

Grix Thraves wrote:
> Zeldapro, there was no need to
> quote the whole f-ing message.

-Sorry it didn't look so long when I skimmed down it with the wheel on my mouse!

Grix Thraves wrote:
I think Tony is away today...
> well, if you look at his tagline, it says something like "Away
> for a while" or something.


I understand Tony is away for the week?

Although, hasnt Ali already posted his responce to you dilemma in the FOG (chat)??

Look, same time. I didn't know. :0)

I think Tony is away today... well, if you look at his tagline, it says something like "Away for a while" or something.

Ali/Snuggly/News Monkey are all around somewhere, I think. But, no offense to any of the staff, but I expect it's down to Tony to make the final decision... but they can still post their thoughts. Please? :0)

Bonus wrote:
> See, even Armitage is thinking on a similar wavelenght to me, and
> that doesn't happen all that often, does it??

lol@Bonus ... This is true :)

(Not that I've got anything against you mind :) )

Bonus, that was not constructive. Zeldapro, there was no need to quote the whole f-ing message.

If you have something to add to the MAIN POINT, say it, don't start arguing about who and who isn't allowed to post, for God's sake.

Stop kneejerk reaction and read the thing Bonus ok?

I have said "please" and "no offence" and "if you wouldnt mind".

That is a request, it's asking people in a reasonable manner to please respect my wish and just leave it.
Not demanding anything, just asking nicely.

If you can't do that, if you suddenly start with the Che Guavara act then fine, post what the hell you like.

I dont care to be honest, I started with a simple suggestion and I wont defend that to people with "Who are you to ban people?" when I'm not even doing that.

Read the posts, respect a polite question from someone ok?

I'm not trying to ban anyone.

Is there anyone that doesnt understand that?
No?
Good.

So shut up and go listen to Rage Against The Machine somewhere else.

I like this idea-I wouldn't mind monitoring the Sony forum or something.

But the question is, what do Ali and Tony think of it...

Just a polite request that regulars keep there mouths shut and be censored in this topic??

Jesus man...

I just asked, politely, if there could be feedback from those in the heading.
Then (and I doubt it) if they think it's good or bad, we can all jump in and start arguing the toss.

I'm not trying to ban any posts, just asking if we can keep this thread clear for a while, otherwise with 3-4 pages you dont bother reading them all and there have been some good suggestions.

I'm not trying to cause a row with you or anyone, it was a polite request.
That's all.

Goatboy wrote:
> Please, unless you're one of the above, please dont spam this thread
> with nonsense, I just want opinions from these guys on the
> following:

I’ve been reading through the posts concerning how the
> forums have fallen recently, pointless topics etc and spamming from
> newbies just to get their stats up.
RBS suggested it should it
> based on time, not word counts and that’s cool.

I would also like
> to suggest that you use Moderators for the forums.
One or two
> people per forum that are able to monitor and/or modify posts.
Be
> it deleting or simply closing a thread to prevent anymore posts on
> something considered futile.
Be the moderators Notable or regulars
> that are respected and counted with expertise in particular forum
> topics.
For example, Sonic and Bonus are tech wizards, Grix seems
> to know Nintendo etc etc and I know movies and music.

I’m not
> saying Moderators should take over from SR web staff, it would just
> remove some pressure from you guys to monitor and check each thread,
> regulars you can trust and spend most of their day in here (being at
> work with nothing else to do etc) and can make sure their “allocated
> forum” maintains some degree of interest.

No idea if it would
> work, but I’ve seen moderators on other forums and it seems to work
> pretty well there.

Just an idea

It is a good Idea from RBS but it should still show your Word count as well and how many posts because it is good to know and you can still compare and it could have a timing system as well but people should still be able to access their word count or whatev.

I don't think that Moderator thing is so good though. We should be able to post what we like but be able to keep it inside the rules and regulations GUIDELINES ourselves and not need to be watched over like toddlers!