***OLD*** RULES of EntropiaForum

[tutankamon]

hi guys,

I am new here can anyone help please..

[Traf Rellik]

I agree on all points regarding the rules being good, even though I have at times slipped a bit here or there.

That said, I would like to ask about a player that apparently up and dissappeared a bit back. No notice was given in game, and although she was having a "bit of a dissagreement" with her mentor's soc, she would generally keep us up on things, both in game, and here in the forum. It is this reason that I believe she may have made a post of this type here, but I don't know.

Technically, a thread about quitting isn't allowed, but how about the "whatever happened to" category... I wouldn't want to draw any additional ire by starting something here, so can I get a yay or nay on this?

On an unrelated "rule" (which wasn't explicitly mentioned by MB here), bringing back old threads when the subject comes back up. There are two valid points on this one.

1) By all means, the previous thread should not be regurgitated in a new one, new information (if there truly is new) should be added. This should be included as a general rule explicitly, provided you allow for the following, that is.

2) Sometimes the topic itself is about current activity. Whether it is a robot attack on a city, or a question on one of MA's infamous "dynamic" changes to PE, the topic really cannot be considered an extension of previous topics (by it's very nature). References to other threads may be relevant, but that's about all.

It is far more appropriate IMHO, to have two shorter threads with distinct topics than one huge monster thread that wanders across a broad spectrum -- especially as these threads tend to get sidetracked more. In some cases, the effect is obvious -- just take a look at the "faces" thread to see how often it devolves into side topics, among it's 108+ pages... I'm not dissing the thread, mind you, I'm only pointing out that longer threads make sense only when the topic is well manicured.

Take it from someone with a *lot* of experience in the area of managing thread activity. Yes, each board has a different tolerance for these things, but you have to allow for a little rehashing and "near-miss" topics, or suffer from excessive "same topic (or not)" lecturing and gestapo style responses. This lecturing is a big drag on the users as well. One way to look at it is the old "don't feed the trolls" rule, a lecture is only good if they are listening, and indeed, if *you* have something new to add to the topic.

Bottom line: I'm only asking that some common sense be applied (i.e., the answer to the "whatever happened to" topics appears rather obvious, yet there are some that might dissagree).

Either way, good job MB, for explicitly laying rules down.

[sandclimber]

Originally Posted by vemon

I better not see any bare chested men on here then if they are considered genitailia. <--equal rights for both sexes

hehe only you vem

[sumy]

[Konve]

*Bump*

I'm reading these rules and I've got a thing to ask.

What's the punishment?

Or rather, what's the system for punishment? Can I get three warnings and then a permanent ban if I do something stupid withing XX weeks again?

For example, just out of the blue, say someone insults MindArk by writing, in capital letters - size 7, **** you, MindArk or the sort form **, MA; What sort of punishment will this earn him or her?... (Not even counting the editing of the post or posts in question, of course.)

Edit: And does number of posts/fame or reputation on forum bend the rules in favor of the wrongdoer?

[MindBuster]

Originally Posted by Konve

*Bump*

I'm reading these rules and I've got a thing to ask.

What's the punishment?

Or rather, what's the system for punishment? Can I get three warnings and then a permanent ban if I do something stupid withing XX weeks again?

For example, just out of the blue, say someone insults MindArk by writing, in capital letters - size 7, **** you, MindArk or the sort form **, MA; What sort of punishment will this earn him or her?... (Not even counting the editing of the post or posts in question, of course.)

Edit: And does number of posts/fame or reputation on forum bend the rules in favor of the wrongdoer?

It has happened that someone used very bad language towards MA/Marco and got permban without warning.

As for overall forum rules not just about MA...

There is no set punishment, it is based on a per case situation, sometimes ppl get a warning, or a few days tempban, maybe a week or two tempban, or simply a permban eventhough the person got no warning, it all depends on the situation.

[rotten ice]

Originally Posted by tutankamon

hi guys,

I am new here can anyone help please..

Been a long time since this was posted so im not sure if your still about but there is a noob corner where you can find out information this is for the rules of the forum,

[Konve]

Originally Posted by MindBuster

It has happened that someone used very bad language towards MA/Marco and got permban without warning.

As for overall forum rules not just about MA...

There is no set punishment, it is based on a per case situation, sometimes ppl get a warning, or a few days tempban, maybe a week or two tempban, or simply a permban eventhough the person got no warning, it all depends on the situation.

So basicly it's all about whichever mood the admin/moderator (dunno if it's only admin who can give out punishments) is in, at the moment.

[MindStar9]

Originally Posted by Konve

So basicly it's all about whichever mood the admin/moderator (dunno if it's only admin who can give out punishments) is in, at the moment.

As MB said ... it's on a per case situation. There are different variables involved that determine which way a situation goes and has nothing to do with what mood we're in.

Assessing behavior at this forum is an objective process ... for instance ... if someone was using a lot of foul language but it wasn't necessarily directed at any one person, then that individual might get a warning to clean it up. However, if that person was extremely rude and flaming within a thread or several threads consistently, then it most likely would bring on a temporary ban. If the person continued the behavior after the ban was lifted, then it could lead to a more serious action such as permanent banning.

Certain rules of this forum are cut and dried, such as no discussion about other games, or advertising IRL items, while actions that pertain to behaviors involve variables that require individual assessment.

Hope that answers your question more clearly.


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[dbelinfante]

I recently had some posts edited in the King/scammer thread. Now I sounded pretty pissed off I'm sure, but I didn't use any foul language, not according to my own standard anyway.

"Scum", is that over the line? "Trash"? I remember using piece of sh*t (with an "i"), I can imagine you didn't like that?

Do you have a list of words that are "verboten"? I would prefer to write posts you felt no need to edit, but obviously, common sense is insufficient here

Please elaborate.