Unrelated topic title ftw!

[AlexisLucia]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

And god damnit, everyone is welcome, just how hard is it for you to understand that we dont like spam!

Then we're not welcome.
Part of what made Alla a community was the ability to just post random funny stuff.
You have created here an internment camp, akin to the death camps in WWII. It's a pretty internment camp, but we're forced to sit and be repressed if we want to be here nonetheless.

Like Chef, first and last post from me...

Zieg heil.. kthxbai
Fucking nazis >.>

Edit: Page #4 cherry popped...

[LegendOfKujata]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

And god damnit, everyone is welcome, just how hard is it for you to understand that we dont like spam!

I find this language offensive. You should be banned for using such language on a discussion board.

In your eyes, what would be a thread worth closing?

Honestly, why not try auto-pruning? If your bandwidth is so out-of-control you should be able to manage a lot of it by limiting the amount of images and signatures allowed on these boards. I have my own website, and albeit I'm sure I don't get the amount of people you do, forums hardly take up enough bandwidth from meaningless posts to make your site problematic. As a matter of fact, my monthly limit on bandwidth usage barely exceeds 2% of my alloted amount.

This website really is too high maintenance, what really is worth banning are obscene messages regarding nudity, cursing, gore, hateful things in general. Sure, move a topic if it's not fit for it's place, but get this:

Server forums are an off-topic session ALL THE TIME.

The infamous Dokaka/Genjo/Artemisss, do any other servers need to know about him? Or about people like Dorkmage? Why would you care? Do you know what they did? Do you want to know what they did? Maybe we have a little inside joke on our server that others wouldn't get if we placed it in the off topic forums.

Check it out: My LS has a joke about BLM, we act like we don't know one is when it comes up, talk about a mythical mana pool and what not, gimp DRKs who don't use their scythe. Now say we come to the forums and just ask something retarded like "Hey, can anyone gather me up some gimp DRKs for a KSNM run?" People outside the LS aren't gonna know what we're talking about, let alone someone on a different server.

This forum is really over moderated, and if anything the boards of a server should be considered off topic. Why would you want to communicate with a community that your not going to be seeing outside of forums unless its for particular information on an item, monster, area, or quest?

Linkshell information, perma parties, quest gatherings... sure, you can use the boards for that... but what's the point if... well... the only use you get out of it are those things, when you can shout in Jeuno (or whitegate now) for that very same information. Most information on linkshells of kujata - go to aweofshe.com/pr, most information about items, hit somepage.com, perma party? Set it up in game when the others are PLAYING. Quests? It's not like people aren't shouting for random quests every five minutes.

IMO - A server board is left best as an off-topic board, because you'll never see active participation (and I LOVE to see participation on my site, what's the use of having a site if you're going to limit everything?) if it's just a simple "I need help, no fun or games, let's get it done NOW" type thing.

And as far as you calling Fidant a bad seed, you don't even know him. He's no where near the dick that half the people on the actual server can be. Drama builds up quickly on our server, it's best if we have a decent place to let OUR SERVER know whats going on. I mean when am I gonna bump into a Joehaxalot from Remora on my server?

Club Crackers ftw -
Legend

[TenchiHawkwing]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Server forums are an off-topic session ALL THE TIME.

Quite possibly true for the Kujata server forums(I wouldn't know); but they weren't created for the purpose of off-topic discussion. There is a reason there is an off-topic forum and a Kujata server forum.

If you want to post something off-topic; do it there(I'm guessing "boobs, discuss" wouldn't even fly there after Balfree's posts.). It's just not all that hard, and it really shouldn't be all that big of a deal.

[neighbortaru]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Some of you people need to read more carefully next time.

We are not saying you can't discuss anything on the Kajuta forums, we are saying keep the discussions to game (and server) related topics. If it's off-topic (not game and server related) put it in the Off-Topic forum.

Server forums are an off-topic session ALL THE TIME.

No it's not. Maybe where you come from, but not here. If you feel more comfortable back where you were, then feel free to return. We are not forcing you to stay here (nor, for that matter, did we actively try to recruit you away, that was Feba's doing).

For those of you who would stay, please respect our forum rules. It's not too much to ask for. After all, would you start letting your dog shit on your neighbor's lawn simply because to do that at your own home?

[Balfree]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Auto-prunning would get rid of threads that we might want to keep, atleast from my knowledge.

It's not like everyone is forced to like it here, it's your choice if you want to stay or leave, to those who leave, farewell, hopefully you can fit in somewhere else, best wishes.

Then we're not welcome.
Part of what made Alla a community was the ability to just post random funny stuff.
You have created here an internment camp, akin to the death camps in WWII. It's a pretty internment camp, but we're forced to sit and be repressed if we want to be here nonetheless.

Like Chef, first and last post from me...

Zieg heil.. kthxbai
Fucking nazis >.>

No, you're not welcome here if you want to spam, my apologies for saying "everyone".

Internment Camps, or Concentration Camps, didnt allow you to freely leave on your own accord, they simply shot you if you crossed the line instead of warning you, they didnt ask you your personal details and you were forced to go there wether you liked it or not.

FFxionline.com, allows you to leave whenever you want, we have rules and you get warned if you cross the line (those rules are very well explained upon submitting your registration), we ask you for details because we value you as an individual, and no one forces you to come here.

So, are we nazis, or are you hoping upong a little internet argument? You dont like rules, im sorry to say you arent welcome then. FFXionline has been around for a long time, and we never needed spammy threads to keep us alive, we value quality over quantity.

And im done with this pointless argument.

[Omniblast]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Suggestion: Since I and a few others use the "New Posts" on the very top to check for new relevant posts, how about we set up user profile filters on those? For example, I really don't care what's going on on other servers, how about a filter to remove other servers from showing up on the "New Posts" area? Also, removing irrelevant things such as i.e. .dat files and modifications? In case I'm not in the mood to look at other people's art. I know that can be a simple search function however when your looking through a bunch of these posts at once it can be a pain.

[neighbortaru]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

having customized filters like that for everyone would probably slow the server to a crawl.

[Rodin]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Ugh, WTF is wrong with people?

Bottom Line: This forum has rules.

Everyone is allowed to post here if you follow the rules. You will not be discriminated against if you come from Alla.

If you don't like the rules, don't make an ass out of yourself by posting some bullshit post where you're trying to come off as a hard-ass, just because you don't like the rules.

You can't do that shit IRL. You move from one town, to another town. And the Speed limit is 20 miles an hour slower going through that town. If you go the same speed you did in your old town, you'll get a ticket. And the cop will only laugh if you say, "Sorry, but I could go XX MPH in my old town."

Basically, what some of the "zam.com refugees" are doing is biting the hand that feeds them. We've tried to make you guys feel welcome, some are very nice, helpful people. Others are the stereotypical jackasses that many of us have come to expect coming from Alla.

Please, if you guys are coming from Allakhazam, respect our rules. If you don't you'll be forced to leave.

[KarmaBum]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

I'm just curious. How many mods ARE THERE for ffxionline.com?

(Not that this has anything to do with the e-penis issue that was brought up before. I'm sure the BRIGHT RED SUPER MODERATOR title doesn't make anyone feel just a little self-important. Really.)

[neighbortaru]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

if you click the "View Forum Leaders" link on the bottom of the page, you can see all of us. Some are "less active" than others.

[Rodin]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

There's enough to make sure threads like this one are moved into the right place.

And I don't believe being a mod would make a person any more self-important. Why do I think that? Because they have to take the shit for everything. One closes a thread, he's a Nazi. Another one says something (which is usually true), and he's an elitist prick. The mods have to deal with bullshit everytime they sign in. So I don't think they feel that self important, because they don't have the time to feel high and mighty.

[KarmaBum]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Sorry.

Perhaps it's not the BRIGHT RED title. Perhaps it's the sycophants. ^^

[Taskmage]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

Ugh, WTF is wrong with people?

Bottom Line: This forum has rules.

Everyone is allowed to post here if you follow the rules. You will not be discriminated against if you come from Alla.

If you don't like the rules, don't make an ass out of yourself by posting some bullshit post where you're trying to come off as a hard-ass, just because you don't like the rules.

You can't do that shit IRL. You move from one town, to another town. And the Speed limit is 20 miles an hour slower going through that town. If you go the same speed you did in your old town, you'll get a ticket. And the cop will only laugh if you say, "Sorry, but I could go XX MPH in my old town."

Basically, what some of the "zam.com refugees" are doing is biting the hand that feeds them. We've tried to make you guys feel welcome, some are very nice, helpful people. Others are the stereotypical jackasses that many of us have come to expect coming from Alla.

Please, if you guys are coming from Allakhazam, respect our rules. If you don't you'll be forced to leave.

Oh em gee, cue eff tee.

Look guys, we're here to share information, talk about something we love, and have a good time.

Our site is, quite obviously, different from alla. We have different rules here and we actually enforce them as fairly as we can. Our server forums are not alla's server forums. They were put there for a different purpose and we want them to continue doing what they do, much as you might disagree with that.

Coming in here and criticising the way we do things right off the bat, and expecting us to rend our own traditions in favor of yours is not a good way to ingratiate yourself to the community. I will be happy never to see Fidant or any of his clothes in here again. If you're the type that would hang around only to bring grief to the other users of this forum until you get banned just because you disagree with some part of its organization then you were never wanted here in the first place.

That said, we are happy to accomodate people who are willing to play by the rules, especially if they're capable of making an intelligent arguement to support their requests. Many thanks to Linliel for her(?) calm and thorough explanation of her position in the middle of page 2 and for keeping a civil tone even when it seemed like the establishment was attacking her. It was that post that prompted me to ask PiNG for server lounges when the opportunity arose, so pat yourself on the back. Those are thanks to you.

[papinzapin]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

A wise man once said

"We often fear change because man is a creature of habbit. I would rather live in my little box that remains constant day to day, than face the world and the changes it brings."

~Fidant

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But I ask why do we fear change? When often it is for the better.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. -- Mahatma Gandhi (1869-- 1948)

[Murphie]

Re: Unrelated topic title ftw!

You know, folks. This doesn't need to be nearly as dramatic as some of you are making it out to be. The mods here are just trying to maintain some order in a forum that they have been a part of for years. There is no need to call them nazis (for the love of Godwin), or to post dramatic diatribes about how you feel like you're posting in a police state or something. The mods here have been really friendly and accomodating to everyone that came over from Alla provided those individuals understand and abide by the rules of the forum.

I think it's pretty inconsiderate and immature of you to behave as though they are somehow limiting your personal freedom to post everywhere else on the internet when you don't want to talk about FFXI stuff and you don't want to use the specially designated forum here for that purpose because somehow playing a word association game with folks from another server cheapens your forum game somehow.*

I certainly hope that you will all try and get a little bit of perspective here and realize that no one is out to get you, and no one is trying to act as the Thought Police. People are just trying to keep a little bit of order and organization amongst all of the chaos that occurs when several hundred people decend on a previously quiet forum.

*And believe me, it's hard to make silly forum games any cheaper, so I don't really get what the big deal is.