House of Random is getting abused.
You can be funny and spam a little but please control it.
It's getting very annoying and requires restraint.
Anyone who over-uses the HoR will lose posting rights on this forum.
Troll?
No, and if you don't believe me I will move it to a private forum.
To be honest, i have to agree with Gene here. There has been an increase in pointless topics in House of Random.
I know House of Random is for that stuff but it seems to me people are only posting SPAM topics to increase their post count.
The odd topic or post can be fine and encourage others to post too, but as Gene quoted:
Quote from: His Lordship on April 10, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
It's getting very annoying and requires restraint.
Look at http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6563.0 (http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6563.0) for example.
It's Stupid, Pointless and Annoying Messages, it's also pretty difficult to read or look at the pictures too because of the abuse of the scroll code.
What would recruits think seeing such an abused Sub-Forum? "Wow, childish...." is what comes to mind.
A clans image can be ruined pretty fast because of such abuse.
Quote from: yingyang06 on April 10, 2013, 02:31:49 PM
To be honest, i have to agree with Gene here. There has been an increase in pointless topics in House of Random.
I know House of Random is for that stuff but it seems to me people are only posting SPAM topics to increase their post count.
House of random does not add to post count. I'm not a culprit, but I find house of random really funny at times. It's a release.
What are the negatives with making it a private forum, out of interest?
This forum used to fun... back when there was forum games and genuinely funny topics.
Now it's just pure spam. Kind of annoying.
If you don't like it don't look at it, honestly who gives a fuck?
for example, this topic is among the stupidest shit i've seen posted on here
Quote from: Randy on April 10, 2013, 04:09:53 PM
This forum used to fun... back when there was forum games and genuinely funny topics.
Now it's just pure spam. Kind of annoying.
Forum games are stickied.
If you want more forum games / different forum games - make them. Stop crying and act fine Sir!
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And you hoped to achieve what by locking all the topics on this page?
Also, http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6362.0 (http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6362.0)
Quote from: Randy on April 10, 2013, 04:09:53 PM
This forum used to fun... back when there was forum games and genuinely funny topics.
Now it's just pure spam. Kind of annoying.
There are forum games, and I get
at least a chuckle every time I look at the forum.
It is nothing more than personal preference that what you (or others) think is annoying/spam, others like myself get amusement and lol's out of.
Gene, would you care to provide some reasoning for your statements? I feel like all you did was throw your personal views out there as facts without providing and reasonable explanation.
Quote from: His Lordship on April 10, 2013, 11:29:10 AM
House of Random is getting abused. How is it being abused?
You can be funny and spam a little but please control it. Why does it need to be controlled?
It's getting very annoying and requires restraint. How is it annoying?
Anyone who over-uses the HoR will lose posting rights on this forum. Rly m8? Rly?
Rip to my posting rights
The least the frequenters of HoR could do is to stop the spam and be creative.
HoR is the canvas and the poster is the artist. The art right now sucks.
OK time to make a start on removing permissions.
Quote from: His Lordship on April 10, 2013, 06:24:53 PM
OK time to make a start on removing permissions.
Go for it, please do. I like how a group based on an ONLINE KIDS GAME has to be so serious all the time. I mean if you don't like the topics, it's a simple matter of not clicking. "I personally don't find this funny therefore it should be banned." The people who think they're the most mature around here seem to be the least mature ones. Remove me first. I volunteer. Be a tyrant.
Typical of WG to have drama in the most serious section of the forums
Also if this is a troll hats off to you m8, cuz I'm MAD
Quote from: Keith on April 10, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: His Lordship on April 10, 2013, 06:24:53 PM
OK time to make a start on removing permissions.
Go for it, please do. I like how a group based on an ONLINE KIDS GAME has to be so serious all the time. I mean if you don't like the topics, it's a simple matter of not clicking. "I personally don't find this funny therefore it should be banned." The people who think they're the most mature around here seem to be the least mature ones. Remove me first. I volunteer. Be a tyrant.
You're second. Kevin was first.
I'll give your permissions back after you've thought about your behaviour.
You have been annoying people who have complained to me.
I have asked you to stop, you have refused after this warning.
I am no tyrant, you have had plenty of notification.
Ahhhh crap.
I'm not annoyed by all the topics, except when someone makes 5 pointless topics in rapid succession.
HoR is the funnest subforum tbh.
RIP HoR.
Wow, one vowel change and it becomes a porno title.
RIP to humour in WG :(
rip my favourite forum to read and not post in when im bored :(
also im going to double post because post counts dont count here...
the topic title says to "stop posting stupid shit here" If your going to make it a rule you should give us better guidlines then just "stupid shit". "stupid shit" is really opinion based so how are we suppose to know what said people think is "stupid shit" i suggest maybe getting all the people who got soooooooooooooooo butt hurt over the posts in this forum to bring their "great minds of wisdom" together and create a do not post this shit list so that people can better follow the rules.
on a lighter note.... All in favour of a stickied topic for Trains say I
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Have fun, but in moderation.
Don't go overboard with the spam posts.
Plus, I don't like the culture that is forming.
People here are behaving more and more like trolls, more rebellious, and more passive-aggressive.
They are also forming a little crew which is making this forum pretty exclusive.
It's not in the clan spirit to do that.
If you are able to scale back the amount of stuff being posted here so that this forum is balanced with the rest of the clan forums, I don't need to be so strict.
But right now, the clan forums are dividing into HoR and the rest of them, and I won't let that happen.
Quote from: His Lordship on April 11, 2013, 01:20:09 AM
Have fun, but in moderation.
Don't go overboard with the spam posts.
Plus, I don't like the culture that is forming.
People here are behaving more and more like trolls, more rebellious, and more passive-aggressive.
They are also forming a little crew which is making this forum pretty exclusive.
It's not in the clan spirit to do that.
If you are able to scale back the amount of stuff being posted here so that this forum is balanced with the rest of the clan forums, I don't need to be so strict.
But right now, the clan forums are dividing into HoR and the rest of them, and I won't let that happen.
Kinda agree.
This is not 4chan.
Quote from: His Lordship on April 11, 2013, 01:20:09 AM
Have fun, but in moderation.
Don't go overboard with the spam posts.
Plus, I don't like the culture that is forming.
People here are behaving more and more like trolls, more rebellious, and more passive-aggressive.
They are also forming a little crew which is making this forum pretty exclusive.
It's not in the clan spirit to do that.
If you are able to scale back the amount of stuff being posted here so that this forum is balanced with the rest of the clan forums, I don't need to be so strict.
But right now, the clan forums are dividing into HoR and the rest of them, and I won't let that happen.
sounds fair to me :D
Wow, talk about E-Drama
Who gives a shit. Its a game.
I've never really bothered with HoR. I'm not going to mention any names but you should know by now who's really posting things that are just pointless, BUT that's what HoR is for.
But if people are complaining about it then Gene took action as Leader and did what he thought was best at the time. I don't think anyone really needs to be sour about the situation.
I understand some people have had their posting privileges revoked, and I know they'll get them back but I think it was unnecessary and it kinda just added more grease to the flame ya know?
Anyways, Gene. That's why it's called HoR and I think you tried to do the right thing with this topic it just went haywire. I think punishment should have waited though.
Other members, you all seem to like HoR. Keep it neat like Gene and some members have asked.
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Let's all be friends?
Quote from: Shinhwa on April 11, 2013, 03:09:41 AM
I've never really bothered with HoR. I'm not going to mention any names but you should know by now who's really posting things that are just pointless, BUT that's what HoR is for.
But if people are complaining about it then Gene took action as Leader and did what he thought was best at the time. I don't think anyone really needs to be sour about the situation.
I understand some people have had their posting privileges revoked, and I know they'll get them back but I think it was unnecessary and it kinda just added more grease to the flame ya know?
Anyways, Gene. That's why it's called HoR and I think you tried to do the right thing with this topic it just went haywire. I think punishment should have waited though.
Other members, you all seem to like HoR. Keep it neat like Gene and some members have asked.
I waited. I issued several warnings.
And I am prepared to give all their posting abilities back if they'll PM me and say they'll ease up on the spam.
Babylon mate, you haven't spammed but you are being really rude.
It's just a game, but you can still afford some politeness.
Yes you heard me right.
They can get their forum access back if they will just make an easy compromise with me to tone it down.
How can fully grown men still be immature enough to have a forum rebellion against my decision rather than talk it out?
I am not stopping all the spam for no reason. There is legitimate concern about the HoR I am trying to address.
Don't be those kids that cry because mummy didn't get them an ice cream.
Its not a rebellion gene. We just want hor to be fun that's all. There are features that allow you to ignore hor. Also I don't see the seperate society. Anyone can post here. Its not our fault were the only people with a sense of humor
Quote from: This Babylon on April 11, 2013, 09:52:00 PMIts not our fault were the only people with a sense of humor
You see, that's just it mate. You're looking after your own interests but I have to look after everyone. Not everyone has this sense of humour and they are getting annoyed, and since we're all in this together, what I have been asking for is for you to responsibly scale back to make people feel less unhappy.
I'll quote what I sent in PM to Kevin:
How is it being abused?1. It is being over-used by the same people who are forming a "HoR Unit", which is bad for the community.
2. It is the wrong thing for clan members to be spending their energy and involvement on when we're in a period of regrowth
Why does it need to be controlled?For the reasons above. For an Emeritus member like yourself and Keith it's not bad at all, but for the active members it is distracting them too much from their clan duties and it's also confusing to new members who have no idea why everyone is always posting inside jokes (eg about trains) which excludes them from the fun.
How is it annoying?Because of the reasons above. These three questions are really the same question rephrased. If I don't regulate it now, it will lead to worse problems later.
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Just let down your defenses for a moment and reflect with honesty - I'm being pretty reasonable in asking you to slow down.
I am talking through the issue calmly with you and explaining all my thoughts, and listening to your side.
I have not deleted the forum and I am prepared to give certain members their posting rights back after we've resolved the problem.
It
is a sacrifice on your part. I realise that there is less fun for you if I'm restricting your posting.
But it is a price that must be paid so that a greater good can be achieved.
I am asking for your selflessness, that you may suffer a tiny bit so that the community at large can benefit.
Quote from: This Babylon on April 11, 2013, 09:52:00 PM
Its not our fault were the only people with a sense of humor
[citation needed]
Posting funny/amusing shit in here is fine, but filling it with topics titled "dude wat" that simply contain "�������������������������������������������������" as the post is pretty pointless/annoying, and definitely not funny.
The HoR is designed to be somewhere to discuss anything not covered in the other forums, and to play forum games and post funny stuff. It was not made to post topics with no discussion value, humour, or meaning/reason.
This http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6499.0 (http://www.wildernessguardians.com/smf/index.php?topic=6499.0) is a prime example of the "segregated community" Gene is talking about, it's basically a topic saying "These are the people that run the House of Random, if you're not one of them you don't belong."
A lot of you/most of you weren't around for the TS crew incidents (multiple incidents), where there was a little clique of people who were always on teamspeak (Again, something everyone can use, but would definitely not feel like they fit in if they were on teamspeak with the TS crew and their inside jokes and segregated community.), but I WAS there, and trust me, it's eerily similar.
And the TS Crew that Owen is referring to tore WG apart.
They were the people that backstabbed WG on our own raid even though they were in our clan, and to whom the TS rant was directed.
The HoR community is going that way now, and I am concerned. Very concerned.
Tl;dr Lets have fun AND be contribute to the community!
Quote from: Randy on April 11, 2013, 10:21:04 PM
Tl;dr Lets have fun AND be contribute to the community!
All your contribute are belong to the community?
Quote from: His Lordship on April 11, 2013, 10:21:58 PM
All your contribute are belong to the community?
I.....don't understand :(
Quote from: Wayshow on April 11, 2013, 11:14:29 PM
Quote from: His Lordship on April 11, 2013, 10:21:58 PM
All your contribute are belong to the community?
I.....don't understand :(
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/all-your-base-are-belong-to-us (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/all-your-base-are-belong-to-us)
So really just keep it from being cliquey?
Yes, but it's also a matter of posting less because it's out of balance with the rest of the forums.
I want people to be paying attention to current clan affairs as well rather than spending too much time here.
Sorry but this section got way beyond stupid a long time ago.