ATTN! Potential Site Changes-PLEASE READ!

[imdaly]

I'm not much into little chats, but have been around forever. In other words.......Gimme my big avatar!!!! Just kidding. I'm fine with my teeny, tiny itty, bitty avatar.

I fell ya man. I fell ya. :(

[Speedball]

I like both :up: :up: :D

[redmarvel]

Would Option 1 also include things like the "Ghost Rider Countdown Thread"?

Why not simply say that if a post has 3 words or less it doesn't count towards your post count? (and quoted posts, images and URL links are not included in the word count).

- Problem with this idea is I don't know how difficult it is to set up.

[kingman]

I'd definately go for both... good ideas and an easy way to sift out people who do the threads just for the fun of it and those who spam for the avatars... there are both types of people out there

[Iceman]

Both great ideas. :up:

Anyone with any involvement in coming up with them is a genius. :D :up: :up:

[Spoarz™]

Those are two very good ideas, especially the second one. :up:

[iloveclones]

I fell ya man. I fell ya. :(

My analyst warns me about avatar envy.

[Alexia Dark]

I vote for option two.

[ElectroFlare]

Would Option 1 also include things like the "Ghost Rider Countdown Thread"?

Why not simply say that if a post has 3 words or less it doesn't count towards your post count? (and quoted posts, images and URL links are not included in the word count).

- Problem with this idea is I don't know how difficult it is to set up.

I like this, but it would easily be worked around by spammers.

Posting instead of "teh r0xers!" would end up "u suck, teh r0xers!"(forgive me, i don't know how these posts are typically worded...I don't post them or read them)...easily worked around. Option number 1 to me is great. Games aren't discussion, which is a forum's primary fuction. They shouldn't count towards post count. I've posted a few times in those threads myself, when bored, but they tend to make me even more bored, so i have no problem with it not counting towards post count.

Option number 2 is another good thought, and I'd willingly support it. :up:

[Spider-Man™]

I'd support option 2 as well. To be honest the idea is a great one. :up:

[Drakon]

And once again I need an "other" option... Or better yet the choices should have been broken down a bit more.

Option 1:
A. Games Forum = good idea - however, be prepared for Community to become very quiet if this is done.

B. Doesn't add to post count = bad idea - the people who post to those "games" threads are making a contribution. It may not be one you appreciate, but it still takes them time and effort to put in their posts. They are usually not swearing, they are confining their "spam" to the proper threads, and they are having fun. Some of those "game" threads actually teach you something about the other posters (favourite foods, music they like to hear, things they care about, things that tick them off, etc.) By learning about our fellow posters we learn a little bit about society too.

Option 2:
A. "Rewards" should be based on both post count and length of stay = yes

B. Do I agree with the number of posts and the length of stay = no, I would have set the bar a little higher for both for some of the "earlier" options.

You and your "other" options. Do you ever pick "A" or "B", or do you always have to be this difficult? :oldrazz:

I know Community would become kinda quieter, but this is something I'm more than prepared for. With luck, with fewer games threads, people will be more willing to make GOOD, SOLID, threads than can honestly be discussed, as opposed to the passing by "Hi! How are you?" "Good, you?" or 15 posts in the "Last thing you wore on your head" topic. Bring back the community feel to the place.

It seems that a lot of people are wanting posts to count. Maybe another thread would be in order.

The beforementioned requirements are nothing final, but just an idea, so that people understand what I am trying to say. If the idea is approved and executed, it will go under the looking glass to adjust how we see fit.

I didn't vote on option 1 because I could really care less (seeing as how I don't visit the Community Forum often).

I voted yes on option 2. However, I do have one thing I'd like to see: the 20kb limit on 50x50 avys raised to at least 30kb. It's an uber pain in the a$$ trying to do decent animated GIFs for people when you've only got 20kb to work with.

You're preaching to the choir, my friend. I've been making avatars since 50x and 20KB was the only size you could make.

Would Option 1 also include things like the "Ghost Rider Countdown Thread"?

Why not simply say that if a post has 3 words or less it doesn't count towards your post count? (and quoted posts, images and URL links are not included in the word count).

- Problem with this idea is I don't know how difficult it is to set up.

I'm not sure, but I think this IS an installable mod for the software, but personally, I think it better to just leave the idea as it is. Generally, the fewer installed alterations to teh forums, the less that can mess up.

[sinewave]

why not just lower the amount of posts needed to gain a larger avvy or a quote? in my opinion, the wait is too long and if you don't like people making one-word posts in "what's the last thing you ate/alphabet" threads then don't force people to wait out some arbitrary postcount/vetting process. it's silly.

[Erzengel]

I don't know why Drakon just doesn't draft up this resolution put under a bunch of stuff for Mirko to sign and just be done with it. It's not like he's going to read it. :o :confused:

[Topdawg]

I like both!!! Great ideas guys!

[Spidey-Bat]

I like both options. If we can only go with one, I'd go with the 2nd.

[Drakon]

Multiple Choice Vote

[Wilhelm-Scream]

What's the new Drakatar?

[gothicFLAVOURS]

I think both ideas are good. They'll keep spam away

[Spidey-Bat]

I know we can vote for both (which I did). However, if you're only going to go with one, I'd rather see Option 2.

[Drakon]

What's the new Drakatar?

Jambi the Genie.

[jaguarr]

Jambi the Genie.

Why does Jambi need to wear a helmet? Does he try to...hurt himself? :huh:

jag

[Holly Goodhead]

jag, I missed you. Call me

[Drakon]

I can't do a turban well, you insensitive pussycat! :cmad:

[jaguarr]

jag, I missed you. Call me

I gave your number to Frizzo while I was over at CS.

jag

[Holly Goodhead]

I gave your number to Frizzo while I was over at CS.

jag

Ew.

[jaguarr]

I can't do a turban well, you insensitive pussycat! :cmad:

Oh. Well there goes my hypothesis that he turned blue because his helmet was too tight. :(

jag

[Topdawg]

How long until the changes?

[Drakon]

How long until the changes?

Maybe two weeks. That is-if Mirko wants to do them. This isn't official--just a census.

[Super Kal]

I was gonna vote... but I dont think it matters anmore.

[Holly Goodhead]

Drakon, can I change my name?

[Drakon]

No.

And I'm not unbanning "Toven" either.

And change your sig to something less offensive.

[SsM]

I was gonna vote... but I dont think it matters anmore. the more votes the better.. if theres like 10k votes for one suggestion Mirko would take it alot more seriously than an option with 200 votes. if that makes sense

[Holly Goodhead]

No.

And I'm not unbanning "Toven" either.

And change your sig to something less offensive.

No! *slams door*

[DOG LIPS]

No.

And I'm not unbanning "Toven" either.

And change your sig to something less offensive.
Howned!

[SsM]

what about Doom... will you unban doom....

PS: I dont really want you to unban doom.

[Holly Goodhead]

I've read the first post twice and I still don't get it. Someone explain it to me in Toven language.

[DOG LIPS]

I've read the first post twice and I still don't get it. Someone explain it to me in Toven language.
*Waves $20 bill*

*Shakes crotch*

*Unzips pants*

*Barks*

Got it?

[SsM]

who the heck is toven... how did this get off topic 0.o


**scratches head....WTH**

[Holly Goodhead]

*Waves $20 bill*

*Shakes crotch*

*Unzips pants*

*Barks*

Got it?

Cant say that I do..:huh:

[Drakon]

I've read the first post twice and I still don't get it. Someone explain it to me in Toven language.

Option 1--New Spam Forum. Posts won't add to your post count.
Option 2--Post Count + Join Date = Avatar/Sig/Custom Title

[black_dust]

*Waves $20 bill*

*Shakes crotch*

*Unzips pants*

*Barks*

Got it?
Why is your penis barking?

[Bat Attack]

Hey Drak, whats the countdown for?

[Topdawg]

^ I was about to ask the same thing.

[Mister Sinister]

It's for when he unleashes his evil minions on the world...

No I don't know either...

[Topdawg]

So...what is it for?

[Hooligan32]

Slaves!

[Bat Attack]

I wanna know!!!

[DOG LIPS]

Could be a pic of Venom!!!

[Bat Attack]

Could be a pic of Venom!!!
That would be nice. :sym:

[Winter Spleen]

Signature--1 Week
Custom Title--2 Weeks and 100 posts
Small Avatar--1 Month and 300 posts
Medium Avatar--3 Month and 1000 posts
Large Avatar--6 Months and 2500 posts


I think the join date and post requirements are too leniant. For instance, I think the Large Avatar should be reserved to those with 1 year, and 5000 posts.

[Spidey-Bat]

thats too long.

[Rabb]

Both sound good. Thanks for asking!!

[Mr. Vice]

Option 2.

[Winter Spleen]

thats too long.

Doesn't affect you, doesn't affect me. Let those newbies bleed.

[patrickbateman]

push the button

[Hotaru]

I like both options... if spam is such a big problem that looks like a good way of solving it.

[EDIT]
I have glanced through members list and I kinda wonder... what's the point of keeping accounts of users who didn't log in to the boards for three years now?

[squeekness]

I like both options... if spam is such a big problem that looks like a good way of solving it.

[EDIT]
I have glanced through members list and I kinda wonder... what's the point of keeping accounts of users who didn't log in to the boards for three years now?That's a good question. Not to mention really old accounts where folks haven't even posted at all. :)

[GarudA]

Seriously the mods should look into threads like this one

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235174

It's just the same few people posting to increase post count.

[Kahoot]

I like the time idea but Large Avatar should be something more like 12 Months

[Drakon]

That's a good question. Not to mention really old accounts where folks haven't even posted at all. :)

Pruning the users would be a fun idea to free up some popular names, but as far as I could tell, it'd just be more trouble than it's worth. Besides, if they've got more than X posts then there's a chance that they'd come back. Hell, I've seen people come back from 6 year hiatus on other forums.

[Mentok]

The only change we need...

Every board should be named 'DRAKON'...

I dont think it would be confusing at all.

[Spidey-Bat]

Doesn't affect you, doesn't affect me. Let those newbies bleed.

Good point.

[ShadowBoxing]

Is ending any and all religious discussions a site change now?

[Spidey-Bat]

Religious, political, and conspiracy dicussions should stop.

[shinlyle]

I personally like both options. There are so many people who get banned again and again that don't do anything but go back to the community threads and spam until they're right back where they were. I like the idea of rewarding people who have seniority, not just because I've been around a while, but because there are many who've been here alot longer than me who shold be entitled to more rewards or benefits than someone who just joined up so they could rant in opposition to the consensus view and reaches the 3,000 post mark (or whatever it is).

Just my thoughts.

[Ronny Shade]

I think the whole "spam forum" is a bad idea. If it doesn't count toward post count, nobody'll even use it, thus making it a barren wasteland of e-estate.

[ShadowBoxing]

I think the whole "spam forum" is a bad idea. If it doesn't count toward post count, nobody'll even use it, thus making it a barren wasteland of e-estate.Then some e-slum lord will take over. It will turn into a real bad e-neighborhood with drive by postings and e-drug dealing. Then one day Dew will clean it up with tighter law enforcement. The Spam Forum will become a e-gated community while all the no goodnicks move on and take over the abandoned Superman Returns 2 forum. Oh the insanity.

[jaguarr]

Then some e-slum lord will take over. It will turn into a real bad e-neighborhood with drive by postings and e-drug dealing. Then one day Dew will clean it up with tighter law enforcement. The Spam Forum will become a e-gated community while all the no goodnicks move on and take over the abandoned Superman Returns 2 forum. Oh the insanity.

The War On Spam must never be lost, Shadow! :up:

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

The War On Spam must never be lost, Shadow! :up:

jagMobilize the HBI and the H-CIA, this war on Spam will take all the powers of the Hyptriot Act I and II put together

[DOG LIPS]

Pssh. Youse guys and youse jokes. :cmad:

[ShadowBoxing]

Pssh. Youse guys and youse jokes. :cmad:It's not a joke DL, it's spam. And it is ruining the lives of our children and of those who live in poverty. I thought you cared DL, I thought you cared:( :mad:

[Holly Goodhead]

That;s not the real DL, that's the watered down version. :csad:

[jaguarr]

Someday SPAM will ruin your life, DOG LIPS LITE, and then where will you be? :cmad:

jag

[DOG LIPS]

Someday SPAM will ruin your life, DOG LIPS LITE, and then where will you be? :cmad:

jag
In the never-ending Spam-Wars I say survival of the fittest! :cmad:




No muscles, I didn't say fattest. :cmad:

[Mee]

We need auto-cliff notes for all posts.

Get on that mods.

[jaguarr]

We need auto-cliff notes for all posts.

Get on that mods.

Here, I'll help.

Drak wants to kill the spammers. DOG LIPS caught feelings. Some people went "Yay!" and others went "Boo!". SPAM WARS, baby! :up:

jag

[Mee]

Here, I'll help.

Drak wants to kill the spammers. DOG LIPS caught feelings. Some people went "Yay!" and others went "Boo!". SPAM WARS, baby! :up:

jag
I know all that, I'm just saying in general.

I'm joking, but it would be kinda cool. Although impossible.

[Drakon]

Here, I'll help.

Drak wants to kill the spammers. DOG LIPS caught feelings. Some people went "Yay!" and others went "Boo!". SPAM WARS, baby! :up:

jag


I've soooooooooooooo gotta buy you a beer if you're ever in Cinci.

[jaguarr]

I've soooooooooooooo gotta buy you a beer if you're ever in Cinci.

:up:

jag

[Master Kenobi]

Voted. This should at least slow down the amount of spamming on the boards.

[Lucky6]

I like both ideas. I voted for both ideas.

Option 2 sounds really great:up: , because see, for me i cant come on here as often as most of the other users do or post as much as i'd like to, because i run a very busy life, so either when i do come on i mostly just read the boards, and if i find a thread that interests me and i have an opinion on it then i will post.

look at it this way; i've been here since February and i've only got like 75 posts, whereas i've seen new users who signed up after me and have like 3000 posts whitin the next few months, and ill still have 50. so this idea i think will stop the other users judging me and others on their postcount without even thinking how long i've been here. I'm pretty sure i'm not the only one on here who feels this way and reads more than posts. :O

just thought i'd give my reason. :o

[Squatlow]

I like option 2 and would love to use a big avatar. I have been here for 3 years now, but have less than 300 posts because I mostly lurk and only post when I feel strongly about an issue. Great idea and this will encourage quality posts. When is it effective?

Thanks for being responsive to the membership...

[Drakon]

I like option 2 and would love to use a big avatar. I have been here for 3 years now, but have less than 300 posts because I mostly lurk and only post when I feel strongly about an issue. Great idea and this will encourage quality posts. When is it effective?

Thanks for being responsive to the membership...

It's not guaranteed to go into effect yet.This is just a census.

[Daniella]

good modifications...

Dany

[Bastila]

I like both ideas really, I like the first one more as well. Its a good idea.

[Super Flight]

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/above-it/default.htm

[Mixairian]

God forbid being at a community for a long time and continually making posts that contribute to the community to help build your ability have a pretty picture at its side.

[Corinthian™]

God forbid being at a community for a long time and continually making posts that contribute to the community to help build your ability have a pretty picture at its side.
shoo shoo! Go back to your closet, oldbie:cmad:

[Sensi]

I am really looking forward to number 1 being put into effect.. can not wait

[U.S War Machine]

way to stay heads up

[Mixairian]

shoo shoo! Go back to your closet, oldbie:cmad:
Oldbie enough to kick your ass! :mad:

[Corinthian™]

Oldbie enough to kick your ass! :mad:
I'm older sucko:cmad:

[Arkady Rossovich]

I voted for both choice 1 and 2.There should be a forum that can talk about useless issues,and not increase your post count.It seperates the junk from the material that could really be important or such.

Choice 2 is also good,instead of spamming to get 3,000 posts.The join date should mean something.Perhaps spamming will slow down,and more respectful replies to threads can come out of it.If the changes go into effect,i do hope i can get a larger avatar size.

[TheSumOfGod]

My own suggestion for a change: Free porn. That is all. ;)

[squeekness]

Are these numbers conclusive enough for anything to be decided yet?

[Drakon]

Yeah, I'm gonna call the vote down tomorrow, but since there's such a line down the middle as to whether posts should count in the Game Forum, I'm considering making a new poll to get opinions on that.

[TheSumOfGod]

What about my suggestion of free porn? :(

[Drakon]

er, No.

[Equint77]

there's like a 99.99999% chance I'll never notice any of the changes made here.

I'm that superficial.

[Holly Goodhead]

there's like a 99.99999% chance I'll never notice any of the changes made here.

I'm that superficial.

There's a 100% chance none of us care.

[Drakon]

Closed and De-Stickied!

New thread here!

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247518