People are Meanies in GC!

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by soju, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. #1
    Some users, I won't name names, seem to have joined this forum just to build posts via general chat. One member I just checked has not one single webmaster related, seo, computer, or anything in the spirit of this forum, related post after 400 posts. I know it's not gonna fly, but there should be some rule about only posting in GC and P&R. I know what you are thinking, just ignore that section. Well, I'm human, it can't be all business for me, so I sometimes wander into those sections for entertainment, but I am met with racists comments and other blather.
     
    soju, Jun 4, 2007 IP
  2. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    #2
    Yea I do know some people who only Post in GC wont name them,
    Gotta take some serious action against them
     
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  3. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    #3
    what's next? Every post have to have at least 50 word with a introduction, point one, point two, point three and then a conclusion?
     
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  4. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    #4
    lol
    Actually you haven't noticed it I guess but there people who only Post in GC Section , Posting Pictures and stuff
    So may be we can do 1 thing Limit number of Posts to be made in GC (Per Day) ???
     
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  5. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    #5
    may be you use that on your son or wife or mom (when you have one). Tell him that you can only bull shit me 5 times a day:D.
     
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  6. Zerosleep

    Zerosleep Established User

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    #6
    What is your problem ??
    I'm just giving my opinion, you may tell us ur thoughts on this, dont get too personal ok ?
     
    Zerosleep, Jun 4, 2007 IP
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  7. Katy

    Katy Moderator Staff

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    #7
    Hmm, I can't see any problem with that.. I mean.. they don't even break the rules by posting in the Chat section.. As far as they don't start selling their signatures etc, there shouldn't be any problem with this.
     
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  8. ReadyToGo

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    #8
    I was going to create a similar thread earlier. I have two users in mind who are trolls...
     
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    #9
    Do tell,ReadyToGo.
     
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    NeoGen Writer

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    #10
    I think solution is pretty simple: Don't count the posts made in GC and other such forums.
     
    NeoGen, Jun 5, 2007 IP
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    #11
    I don't see the point of this. If you don't like GC section, don't visit it.

    --Joe
     
    jdR!pper, Jun 5, 2007 IP
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    sweetfunny Banned

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    #12
    I had no idea, thankyou for bringing this important matter to my attention... It's a conspiracy i tells ya!
     
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  13. inworx

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    #13
    oops!

    I missed that way!

    I must have got more 5oo posts if I've did that way :eek: :rolleyes:
     
    inworx, Jun 5, 2007 IP
  14. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    #14
    One suspects that the reason DP has a General Chat forum is so that members can make use of it if they wish to. Even in GC the members have to make a half decent contribution in their posts, otherwise they feel the wrath of the mods. I see no reason to upset the equilibrium. Just my take.
     
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    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    #15
    Well posting mood depends on members and if he like posting in GC than we can't stop because DP give freedom to make posts anywhere. Some people enjoy DP with general chat only.
     
    Rohit patel, Jun 5, 2007 IP
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    Hint: If you want to see this in action.. take a look at P&R section.
     
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  17. 8everything

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    #17
    What would be better is to eliminate the post count for the GC forum or make it non indexable like the underground section (most of the information is useless anyways). Interesting! But Useless.. for a webmaster's forum atleast.

    @ Readytogo: I have more than 2 in mind :p
     
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  18. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #18
    Although I spend most of my time on DP in General Chat, I totally agree with this idea. I spend all day nerding around with websites and treat DP General Chat as a "drinks after work" kinda thing. By the time some of us get to DP, all we want to do is be entertained and participate in a "general chat".
     
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    #19
    Exactly :) There's nothing wrong with the GC, but there is something wrong with running up posts in there.. it would be great to eliminate atleast %50 of the useless COPY and PASTE information there and actually discuss interesting or pointless things!
     
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  20. Qryztufre

    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    #20
    I support having the posts not count for a users total in chat & it's subforums. I do not support making it members only though (that's what the underground is for, which should also not count post wise).

    Actually, remove post counting in all of the DP informational & social boards : http://forums.digitalpoint.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1

    Though, if they are correct in that other thread I'm not sure it'll really make a difference. Heh, nofollowed sig links YAY!
     
    Qryztufre, Jun 5, 2007 IP