SHOULD THIS BOARD REVISE THE BANNING POLICY?

[Zomboid]

Originally Posted by Noob3

The problem is, Skullhead: You suck either way. "exaggerated character" or not, you're still bland and tasteless. And stupid!

And I hope I de-rail this thread, because it SUCKS!

Alright, I've never really liked skull and I've gotten annoyed with him a few times, but I've gotta say, you probably annoy me more than most newbs. You accuse anyone who doesn't go into "LOL FUNNY THREADS AND IN JOKES!" mode of being bland when really, you just seem like a character too and don't contribute anything either. Unless, of course, you count threads about being fat, your computer not working, or blackflag. You post something funny every now and then but other than that, you just seem like an obnoxious "veteran" who thinks anyone who doesn't make him laugh doesn't belong here.

I know I'm probably gonna get attacked for that but I don't give a shit. I don't come to gb enough for it to matter.

[glowbelly]

i'm just sick of everyone saying that i'm full of crap, that i've gone to shit and that nobody reads me anymore

[Vibecrewangel]

I like the idea of limiting posts until someone has proven themselves. My only question is would the limit be for the whole board or a limit on each particular forum? Some people are great in other forums like the philo forum but turn into complete dipshits in the GB forum.

I admit I don't read GB at all anymore accept to see any important updates or maybe catch some of the people that don't come into the philo forum too often. The forum used to be full of mockery and was fun to read and take part in. Now it's just full of name calling and dumb "I'm could kick your ass" threats.

It seems that most of the newer people don't understand the difference beetween mocking and name calling or getting bent out of shape. A great example was Jaeger and The Kapn. Kapn may have been annoying and complete tard, but he at least understood mocking and didn't fall into the typical BS we see now. And he was a veritable fountain of things to mock.

I feel for the moderators. I hope you can come up with something 'cause I really do miss what GB used to be. Though I rarely posted I loved to lurk.

[theapportioner]

Re: Helm,

It would be up to you to ignore people -- if you want to have the luxury to make fun of worthless posts (and posters), you can have a field day with it. Others would rather not see this shit at all. To re-emphasize, the choice is up to the person visiting the forums.

I second VCA's concern about limiting the number of posts. The problem is not with newbies in general, and the problem is not with the forums in general. It's with -some- newbies (and some vets), in one forum. I think it would be unfair to the newcomers who behave, and not to mention, irritating that a conversation is suspended because of posting limits.

[Helm]

Point made.

[AChimp]

Noob's posts are a good example of the downhill slide.

[Mockery]

Agreed, Noob definitely isn't in any position to be pointing fingers when it comes to quality posts.

[HickMan]

I don't know if this is possible but if it is I think it might work.
How about you make a forum that is General Blabber but locked to the "Newbies". The newbies can only go into the old General Blabber and make all the crappy forums they want, until they eventually mature and are ready to join the Senior General Blabber. How about after 100 posts they are allowed in? If they still are immature, ban them. (I realize that i have made one really stupid post. That was my first day on the I-mockery forums and I have matured.)

[Protoclown]

I think it's very sad that you all can't lay off Glowbelly and give her a chance

[Mockery]

Who's attacking Glowbelly?

I'm not saying she's the brightest bulb on the board or anything, but she can and has contributed to many a conversation.

[Jixby Phillips]

hehehe kewl

[Mockery]

and... SCHNAZZY!

[Johannas]

All:

I think that all these ideas are good. I remember when i first came tot he boards i though "hmm....i guess this is a bunch of people who fight and junk, ill join in". I had a few fights. But then i realized that this is not that kind of board. I think many people do not realize that this is a community of people who want to talk about stuff. And if you really wanna fight, you should really be using the Mock Wars forum.

I personally have changed my attitude and have been posting less useless shit. I think people like Esuohlim, Capn', and others should try and grow up. And as for characters like Dr Drew and those types who post the same friggin thing all the time, they should just leave the board. I dunno what the word is on me, but i am trying.

DTH
JOHANNAS

[Protoclown]

Originally Posted by Mockery

Who's attacking Glowbelly?

I'm not saying she's the brightest bulb on the board or anything, but she can and has contributed to many a conversation.

Everybody is talking about how Glowbelly sucks ever since a bunch of stupid newbs started posting in her

[Mockery]

But you've been posting in her for a long time too.

And all these years you said you were a virgin.

LIES

[ziggytrix]

We can call her KB (KarenBelly) to alleviate confusion. I'm pretty sure KB doesn't already stand for anything.

[FS]

Kasual Blabber. Sorry.

Actually, I'm the only one that uses that name. I'm trying to start a Secret Evil Society of I-Mockery in Classifieds, but so far I've gotten no one to learn the secret code lingo in which we post.

Though most people appreciate the shade of pink I used for our flag.

[davinxtk]

Hey, does anyone else remember when these I-Mockery "veterans" used to be able to expel the lower forms of life with their words, rather than bans and counts and the like?

I remember when this board was a grand place. I remember when people couldn't afford to act like idiots, or they'd get their shit shredded by these once sharp-minded excuses for "veteran" "mockers".

If you guys don't like the shit that's going on in General Blabber, RECLAIM YOUR OWN TERRITORY. How can you call yourselves mockers if you don't MOCK the ripe targets in front of you?

Or I could be completely wrong, and banning Robo and Crunch might be a good idea.
Of course, many of you would include me in that mass-banning, i'm sure.

[The Retro Kat]

I think the ban law should be something used very seldom, but necessary if someone is being a complete moron. We often use our mocking skills accumulated over the years to get rid of them, but they are now persistant and extremely stupid. And perhaps a vote should go through a panel of unbiased persons.

[noob3]

Originally Posted by Mockery

Agreed, Noob definitely isn't in any position to be pointing fingers when it comes to quality posts.

ur a butt

[Mockery]

I rest my case.

[noob3]

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[Jixby Phillips]

I've been thinking about what has gone on since this thread has started. I don't like people who don't have anything to say, but post anyway, but I also don't like people who do nothing but complain about the quality of posts. Just because a thread is started with any kind of point or agenda or something doesn't garuntee it's going to be good. So when a thread is posted that doesn't seem to have a point, it SHOULDN'T automatically be replied to with "This doesn't have a point! Mockery, lock this!"

Without any moderation you have TOO many annoying threads/members, but when there's too much moderating it begins to feel like Nazi Germany. Moderators AND members need to learn to relax. New people are too grabby for acceptance and Moderators are begining to be too grabby for finding imperfections and excuses to lock or delete threads.

[Mockery]

Originally Posted by Noob3

I'm Mr. Mockery! Visit our new sponsor, guys!

You already bitched about that to me in private messages a while ago along with a few other things such as "why don't you tell people to reduce their sig sizes! waaaah!" which I always do, get a new line... unless of course you'd like to sponsor the site yourself and pay the bills. Then you can post all the useless garble on the boards you want, Corky.

And Jixby, don't worry about the over-moderating or anything. There's not gonna be some huge ban-fest or anything like that. I'm probably going to add another forum for general nonsense where people who basically want to try and be funny to impress each other can post whatever they want. General Blabber, however, will be reserved for random conversations that actually have some kind of a point. I'm definitely gonna keep an eye on things once the new rules are implemented... but we've got good moderators on here and I'm not worried about any of them going on some crazy power rush.

Well maybe Mew would, but he's always been crazeh like dat. o.O

[CaptainBubba]

Originally Posted by The Retro Kat

I think the ban law should be something used very seldom, but necessary if someone is being a complete moron. We often use our mocking skills accumulated over the years to get rid of them, but they are now persistant and extremely stupid. And perhaps a vote should go through a panel of unbiased persons.

I think its funny that so many of the people who are the problem have just hopped into this thread acting like its blessed sunshine come to save them from the bad newbs.

Personally I have no idea what you guys should do. A gayups forum sounds good, but in the long run would just encourage more bad juu-juu. Deleting the post count will make things even worse in the long run because in the mind of many newbs recognition=acceptance, thus without a post count the only other method for them is by constantly seeking attention, hence even more posting. Frequent locks or bannings is the most reasonable long term solution, but it makes me a sad panda.