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Since the rules on the forum main page are obscure, hidden away at the bottem, I took the liberty to post something here for the newbies. I feel that they must be read and fully understood before anyone should post on the site, and when this is the case the place will be much better. Staff, if you feel anything I've written is wrong, or unfair, feel free to delete this. However, I feel that certain things need to be said, so that new users understand the way things work.
1) Don't Copy Stuff.
The GAD rules state this clearly - if you copy stuff that isn't your own work, in order to win Gameaday, then you're likely to be banned. If you're posting information, or quotes from things like reviews, please state your source, and if possible post a link. There's nothing like viewing things first hand...
2) Don't swear.
Swearing is offensive, pointless and only serves to show a person's limited intellect. If you feel strongly against something, think about what you're going to say before spurting a string of characterised obscenities. It will most likely get you banned, or serve to make other users hold you in contempt. Intellectual debate is the things wanted, not potty mouthed imbeciles.
3) No X vs. Y
Please. We're all entitled to our own opinions, and they're a valued part of the forum. However, if you start a topic explaining in one sentence why GTA3 is better than every other game, that too is pointless. Fair enough, a paragraph detailing the merits of one game over another is acceptable, but if you can't back up your statement with reasoning it would be best left out. Intellectual debate, not one word spamming.
4) Spelling and Grammar please!
I agree that there are many people out there who are yet to reach maturity, and that they aren't the most apt spellers. However, most users of this forum like it when they can read somebody's post. After you've written anything, please just briefly check it for spelling errors, punctuation and grammar. It makes it easier on everybody else's eyes, it really does.
5) Think about what you're saying.
After you've written something, ask yourself - is it appropriate? If it offends somebody, is absolutely pointless or makes no sense, then you should re-think it. One post ten lines long is much more valued than ten posts one line long. We don't want racism here. Intellectual, people!
6) No spam!
Gameaday is not random. It is chosen by staff members of Special Reserve, who choose only the best post, review and cheat content every day. If you are trying to win Gameaday, you should put thought and effort into what you post. One word answers only aggravate regulars, and posts which contain very little content are pointless. Only start a topic if it's relevant, and if you have something of substance to say. If you want to review a game, or post cheats, there is a place for it. Don't come asking for cheats and guides, since they can easily be found somewhere on SR. www.ukcheats.com and www.ukwalkthroughs.com will contain what you want, and failing that www.gamefaqs.com . You all should know this.
I guess what I'm trying to say, is to compose yourself. Just because it's on the internet and your identity is relatively concealed, it doesn't mean you can do things you wouldn't do in real life. Don't think that because you've never met somebody before gives you the right to abuse them. Think about it - don't say something to somebody if it would offend you were they to say it. We're all civilised people, and deserve respect.
The overriding feeling I get on these forums is that there's a lack of discipline. I could go into great lengths complaining that the world is the way it is today because of a lack of discipline, and in my eyes this is true. If everybody takes heed of these rules, then it will be a much better place.
I will keep popping this topic, because I feel it should remain near the top of the list for everybody to see. If staff members agree this should stay, they could make it sticky at the top of the list. If they think I'm just an arrogant old fool, delete it.
1) Don't Copy Stuff.
The GAD rules state this clearly - if you copy stuff that isn't your own work, in order to win Gameaday, then you're likely to be banned. If you're posting information, or quotes from things like reviews, please state your source, and if possible post a link. There's nothing like viewing things first hand...
2) Don't swear.
Swearing is offensive, pointless and only serves to show a person's limited intellect. If you feel strongly against something, think about what you're going to say before spurting a string of characterised obscenities. It will most likely get you banned, or serve to make other users hold you in contempt. Intellectual debate is the things wanted, not potty mouthed imbeciles.
3) No X vs. Y
Please. We're all entitled to our own opinions, and they're a valued part of the forum. However, if you start a topic explaining in one sentence why GTA3 is better than every other game, that too is pointless. Fair enough, a paragraph detailing the merits of one game over another is acceptable, but if you can't back up your statement with reasoning it would be best left out. Intellectual debate, not one word spamming.
4) Spelling and Grammar please!
I agree that there are many people out there who are yet to reach maturity, and that they aren't the most apt spellers. However, most users of this forum like it when they can read somebody's post. After you've written anything, please just briefly check it for spelling errors, punctuation and grammar. It makes it easier on everybody else's eyes, it really does.
5) Think about what you're saying.
After you've written something, ask yourself - is it appropriate? If it offends somebody, is absolutely pointless or makes no sense, then you should re-think it. One post ten lines long is much more valued than ten posts one line long. We don't want racism here. Intellectual, people!
6) No spam!
Gameaday is not random. It is chosen by staff members of Special Reserve, who choose only the best post, review and cheat content every day. If you are trying to win Gameaday, you should put thought and effort into what you post. One word answers only aggravate regulars, and posts which contain very little content are pointless. Only start a topic if it's relevant, and if you have something of substance to say. If you want to review a game, or post cheats, there is a place for it. Don't come asking for cheats and guides, since they can easily be found somewhere on SR. www.ukcheats.com and www.ukwalkthroughs.com will contain what you want, and failing that www.gamefaqs.com . You all should know this.
I guess what I'm trying to say, is to compose yourself. Just because it's on the internet and your identity is relatively concealed, it doesn't mean you can do things you wouldn't do in real life. Don't think that because you've never met somebody before gives you the right to abuse them. Think about it - don't say something to somebody if it would offend you were they to say it. We're all civilised people, and deserve respect.
The overriding feeling I get on these forums is that there's a lack of discipline. I could go into great lengths complaining that the world is the way it is today because of a lack of discipline, and in my eyes this is true. If everybody takes heed of these rules, then it will be a much better place.
I will keep popping this topic, because I feel it should remain near the top of the list for everybody to see. If staff members agree this should stay, they could make it sticky at the top of the list. If they think I'm just an arrogant old fool, delete it.
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Whitestripes wrote:
> No
>
> Because then SS get off their backside and introduce a proper banning
> system, to block your PC so you can't resign up.
>
> They get banned, they're gone, unless they want to change ISP
> everytime.
How do you propose banning someones computer?
> No
>
> Because then SS get off their backside and introduce a proper banning
> system, to block your PC so you can't resign up.
>
> They get banned, they're gone, unless they want to change ISP
> everytime.
How do you propose banning someones computer?
FinalFantasyFanatic wrote:
> 7) Read FFF's topics.
> For gawd's sake, they don't happen very often, but a little
> encouragement wouldn't go amiss.
Hey... I'm in the process of reading your latest story. Do you know how hard it is? Anyway, surely you're all being a teeny weeny bit harsh on newbies, after all, surely you like some of them? Ok, one of them.
> 7) Read FFF's topics.
> For gawd's sake, they don't happen very often, but a little
> encouragement wouldn't go amiss.
Hey... I'm in the process of reading your latest story. Do you know how hard it is? Anyway, surely you're all being a teeny weeny bit harsh on newbies, after all, surely you like some of them? Ok, one of them.
7) Read FFF's topics.
For gawd's sake, they don't happen very often, but a little encouragement wouldn't go amiss.
For gawd's sake, they don't happen very often, but a little encouragement wouldn't go amiss.
Azul²°°³ wrote:
> Yeah, it needs to be done sooner or later.
>
> Sad news for you then, eh Memo?
And what is that supposed to mean???
> Yeah, it needs to be done sooner or later.
>
> Sad news for you then, eh Memo?
And what is that supposed to mean???
Whitestripes wrote:
> Simple
>
> Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
>
> End of story.
Actually the only GAD i have ever won was when i was a newbie. I haven't actually attempted since but i'm just saying.
> Simple
>
> Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
>
> End of story.
Actually the only GAD i have ever won was when i was a newbie. I haven't actually attempted since but i'm just saying.
Yeah, it needs to be done sooner or later.
Sad news for you then, eh Memo?
Sad news for you then, eh Memo?
No
Because then SS get off their backside and introduce a proper banning system, to block your PC so you can't resign up.
They get banned, they're gone, unless they want to change ISP everytime.
Because then SS get off their backside and introduce a proper banning system, to block your PC so you can't resign up.
They get banned, they're gone, unless they want to change ISP everytime.
Whitestripes wrote:
> Simple
>
> Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
>
> End of story.
This would encourage spam by newbies to get up to 300 posts.
> Simple
>
> Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
>
> End of story.
This would encourage spam by newbies to get up to 300 posts.
No, that's too inclusive. Winning GAD is what keeps newbies from losing interest. I think Newbie's should be limited to a certain number of topics they can start per day, and perhaps have a requisite number of characters for each post. Actually, that's a pretty good idea - if they had to post at least, say, three lines in every reply, it'd teach them to write more than one word answers.
Simple
Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
End of story.
Only regulars and notables can win GADs.
End of story.
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