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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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Let me point you to
http://ukchatforums.reserve.co.uk/ display_messages.php?threadid=68219&forumid=414
Where I point out that more people than just staff members should be made regulators, with powers to delete content and ban users. It would make the forums a much cleaner place.
http://ukchatforums.reserve.co.uk/
Where I point out that more people than just staff members should be made regulators, with powers to delete content and ban users. It would make the forums a much cleaner place.
As informative as this post is, it doesn't seem likely that the newbies that this post is aimed at will actually read it, as they tend to look at posts like this and say:
"y wud ne1 read dat it iz 2 long"
And other generally retarded comments like that.
"y wud ne1 read dat it iz 2 long"
And other generally retarded comments like that.
Well done, some important useful points in there. I think lots of people should post in here, to keep it near the top, so new members can read it and take note of it.
But, seriously, any people have made topics like these, and at the end of the day, there are still hundreds of JATs and Newbies that spew out unintelligible comments, that are always about one word long. How many are going to take notice of this one?
But, seriously, any people have made topics like these, and at the end of the day, there are still hundreds of JATs and Newbies that spew out unintelligible comments, that are always about one word long. How many are going to take notice of this one?
> 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.
Everyone should see this,it is vry important, that's why I am puitting it up once again.
Plz let me win GAD. PLZ!!
>
> 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.
Everyone should see this,it is vry important, that's why I am puitting it up once again.
Plz let me win GAD. PLZ!!
> 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.
That needed to be said again, the amount of people I've seen write a one sentence piece of crap and then follow it up with 'plz let me win gameday'
Rahhh
>
> 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.
That needed to be said again, the amount of people I've seen write a one sentence piece of crap and then follow it up with 'plz let me win gameday'
Rahhh
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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