The future of Spam

[Blizzard]

Now seriously. Posts here become highly repetetive and annoying. Stuff like

A: "I got you."
B: "No, you didn't."
A: "Yes, I did."
B: "I posted."
A: "I love you all."
B: "No."
A: "Yes."

is a common "conversation" in spam. I come online and what do I see? 2 pages of new topics. Ok, fine, no problem, forum's been active. But when I see that there are like 5 topics with ACTUALLY RELEVANT stuff and the rest is not only in spam (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), but it's just annoying to get through those topics to find what is actually important. Not to talk about my average time of reading 1 page of new posts in a spam topic which equals 3 seconds, just enough time to scroll to the bottom, catch an eyeglimpse of avatar from people who posted and maybe read some posts that are not from ******** or ******** or ******** or whoever, hoping to come accross something funny.

This is becoming a problem, a serious one. There is more than one solution to it, though. I have made this topic and the poll to discuss this problem. Vote and post your opinion. You can vote for more than one option.

[Starrodkirby86]

I simply chose the last choice, which was lock the topic if it turns too idiotic. This won't delete any of the existing posts and what conversation they had wrought, and there's still an opportunity to create more topics to spawn off. Of course, if the author wants the topic to go back so they can always PM someone to unlock it. It's simple as that.

[Diokatsu]

I have one post on that list XD

Just delete stupid stuff or do the member group thing

[DeathLock]

Blizz, can you make it so the spam section posts do not appear in the new posts?

[Ryex]

doto the above if it can be done

[Valcos]

Yeh I kinda like that idea. It kinda makes it better. If it doesnt show up in my new topics it wont make me feel like theres so much spam to reply to ! Lets do that and maybe lock the really stupid posts that are like one words. O0

[Blizzard]

Blizz, can you make it so the spam section posts do not appear in the new posts?

I got the same idea after I went home yesterday when it was already too late. I added this option in the poll. Don't forget, you can change your vote.

[DeathLock]

@Blizz: Good thing I didn't vote yet, so I voted for that option.

[Nortos]

You can change your votes like Blizz said after you vote anyways

[Vell]

I'm wondering what the difference between SPAM and Random Entertainment would be O.o.

like, Random Entertainment would be where the Forum Games go, and SPAM being for actual SPAM?

[DeathLock]

@Nortos: Yeah, I know. I'm just saying. ^_^

[Starrodkirby86]

I'm wondering what the difference between SPAM and Random Entertainment would be O.o.

like, Random Entertainment would be where the Forum Games go, and SPAM being for actual SPAM?

Now under these new rules I'm assuming the Random Entertainment would be a funny and humorous joke, such as a video, a showing of something interesting, that kind of stuff. Whereas the spam would be simply just funny occurrences that don't categorize anything else (Like where you can say your boring life...except hope people will tarnish it with good humor xD). Blizzard just doesn't like how the posts aren't very content-ful and simply Ulta and FAX fights with the occasional Valcos popping in.

[Vell]

:/ THEN WHY DON'T OTHER PEOPLE COME IN?! I DONT LIKE IT WHEN THEY SAY THEY LOVE ME AND STUFF! THATS WHY I SAY NO! GEEZ.

anyway.

:/ I put a rant in the shoutbox telling them to STOP DOING STUFF LIKE THAT. that is the cause of Blizz's annoyance apparently due to his quote.


A: "I love you all."
B: "No."
A: "Yes."

which is more often than not directed solely at me. before I said more, but now I just got so freaking tired with it I only say NO!

>:/

[Punn]

Well, talking reality over here, whenever I come on, and view new post, over 90% of topic does not interest me because their spam, or something that's related to two or one person. This sort of thing contributes to why I'm not here so often and half of time, I'm left out cuz I'm not an idiot to post something weird or dumb. Maybe a more useful form of spam.. you know, something worth a chuckle then something pointless. I think someone around here is to blame for that.

Then again, my words wont be heard anyways... -_-

[Diokatsu]

Don't count yourself out yet, big guy. But can we really define what is "useful spam". I take ulta's side a little when I say that's redundant. Rather, no one should be punished for Spam, but if their topic isn't what Blizzard sees fit then it should be deleted. It's hard to judge what's "worth a chuckle" (sorry, mum just using you as an example). The member group seems like a good idea to keep out the un wanted. Although that would limit Spam to those willing to accept the bad as well...There's no good answer for all this I feel.

[Vell]

well it seems what Bothers Blizz(accordin to his quotes) is the multiple times someone says somethin like that, directed towards everyone(OR ME USUALLY >.< ) then I say no. and actually, that bothers me too :/

[Diokatsu]

I'll admit that I do that alot. Though, I don't think anyone is NOT to blame, and yes others have acted on their own freewill as have you, Ulta. If that's the problem, then maybe a Rule list for Spam?

[Vell]

I admit, I've gotten repetitive. I have, thats why from now on till whenever forever ends Im only doing my game, and the Pic thing, maybe.

[Punn]

Well, I dont mind you being yourself Ulta, that whole emo killing spree you got there defines you, although I dont read the whole thing, just where the bloody part comes in, and dont forget your weird roleplaying stuff you got there.
I'll admit, thats what I like about you, but sometimes you get too weird..

[Vell]

...theres that. I'm not Emo. I would just like people to stop saying stuff about me like 'I love you' and bullcrap, it... pisses me off.

I know I'm weird, I pride myself on it. :/

[Valcos]

What if it isnt bullcrap :. And what did you decide to do Blizz?

[Blizzard]

well it seems what Bothers Blizz(accordin to his quotes) is the multiple times someone says somethin like that, directed towards everyone(OR ME USUALLY >.< ) then I say no. and actually, that bothers me too :/

It's not just one quote, there are a couple of topics which have the same posts in a row. O.o It wasn't against you directly.

...theres that. I'm not Emo. I would just like people to stop saying stuff about me like 'I love you' and bullcrap, it... pisses me off.

I know I'm weird, I pride myself on it. :/

I know that you don't like stuff like that. Just ignore such posts, it makes people stop. =/

Regardless, I'm glad that you actually realized yourself that you've gotten highly repetetive. It really isn't interesting anymore. I hope you're full of new ideas now.

Well, since this might result in a change of the entire situation, it might not even be necessary to do anything. I'll see when I have the time to apply the solution with most votes anyway. I could simply add an option your profile and edit some of the forum's scripts to allow you to change this option. I'll see if it's necessary.

[Valcos]

Yeh spam hasnt been bad lately. I think we should do more forum games they are more fun. ;D

[Vell]

I thought so too, made a Reality-show Esque game.

Blizz, I'm always full of ideas. however my paranoia sometimes makes me nervous bout stuffs I shouldnt... *punches wall* effin wall. *finds camera* SHIT!

...anyway. I'll see if I can make Teh Spamz more interestinzorz.

[Valcos]

Im pretty sure the new  (smilies) are gonna be  ed alot.... so what if our forum becomes  ed with these new smilies . We are just going to have to p00n those  s. Like me. I just cant help myself . They are just so much fun  .

[Starrodkirby86]

The smileys are showing to be a minor cosmetic problem. I'm pretty sure the smiley set's height is higher than the text box's height, which is insane. If you can limit the smiley to some amount, then have a choice for all of them, that would be pretty good.

[Valcos]

Well i guess its not really a spam problem besides the fact that we have a bunch of smilies in our posts . so it isnt to bad . Yeh it just looks like im typing more 

<--- that and ---> Are my favs

Lets all protest spam 

ill stop now.

[Diokatsu]

new smileys are epic!!!!!







and also, maybe we should come up with rules for spam to help everyone regulate their post. it's worht a shot even if we don't do it j/k

[Valcos]

Actually spam hasnt been that bad lately  We are actually posting more than one sentence i think Good Job Everyone!  !

[Starrodkirby86]

Well, FAX isn't really here and we aren't posting anything about our love with Ulta. I say we improved a bunch. I still feel we are in the aftermath of a bombing of some sort though...Don't know why.

[Valcos]

  I know what you mean. But im kinda upset that i cant express my love for Ulta anymore . Im guessing it was a change for the better tho  ?

[Vell]

I'm happy bout it.

I mean, I'm happy to have Fans, but I hate having people constantly saying stuff like that. it gets on my nerves.

[Valcos]

<3

[Pokol DaErran]

and also, maybe we should come up with rules for spam to help everyone regulate their post. it's worht a shot even if we don't do it j/k

Spam?  Rules?

Am I the only person who finds that a little contradictory?

[Starrodkirby86]

and also, maybe we should come up with rules for spam to help everyone regulate their post. it's worht a shot even if we don't do it j/k

Spam?  Rules?

Am I the only person who finds that a little contradictory?

Read the fine print, my Azelf-y friend.

Anyway, I think SPAM is handling out fine now. It's more dead, but that's okay. The content here is less FAX vs. Ulta and still more SPAM as usual. I think we're doing a good job.

[Pokol DaErran]

and also, maybe we should come up with rules for spam to help everyone regulate their post. it's worht a shot even if we don't do it j/k

Spam?  Rules?

Am I the only person who finds that a little contradictory?

Read the fine print, my Azelf-y friend.

Anyway, I think SPAM is handling out fine now. It's more dead, but that's okay. The content here is less FAX vs. Ulta and still more SPAM as usual. I think we're doing a good job.

Agreed.  And that wasn't even small print when it wasn't supersized...

[Valcos]

Yeah.. I was trying to keep it alive for a while when Fax was gone but I just stopped after .  It got tiring?

[KRoP]

Here's an idea that wasn't on the poll (or maybe it was and I misunderstood ):

Moderators can mark posts in a thread as spam.  When marked as spam, a note at the top of the post will have some sort of automated message/note from mod saying something along the lines of "this post has been marked as spam", and the orignial post would be spoilered.  Something like this:



This post has been marked as spam.

Spoiler: ShowHide

Hai lolz what r th3s3 "ru13s" ann;d "$pll1ng" u spk 0f?    1 likes teh sm1l1esss; rofl
$pamm1n ftw!!!!111111ONEONEONE

[Starrodkirby86]

This is related to the SPAM section of this forum, not to the content of constructive posts around this forum. I'm sure we don't need to use anything like that considering there's not too much SPAM located around. But I'll take note, though deleting a completely unconstructive post would be much easier to do...xD

[Blizzard]

And I rather just delete a post like that. xD
Also, this thread is old and I don't think that we need to discuss this any further as we kinda solved this problem.

[Tazero]

Spam is dumb, If you want spam then goto a chatroom if you don't like chatrooms do it to OTHER Forums

[Vell]

theres a SPAM SECTION. it exists so the worthless members like me dont annoy relevant people.

[Valcos]

Lol Ulta.. .you aren't worthless, just useless? 

[Starrodkirby86]

Also, this thread is old and I don't think that we need to discuss this any further as we kinda solved this problem.

Spam is dumb, If you want spam then goto a chatroom if you don't like chatrooms do it to OTHER Forums

So is there really a need to post in this obsolete thread? No. But I guess you can still discuss little things about it. I won't try to lock this for necroposting since that's a thing other forums like to do...And I'm not new to the concept. But Blizzard, if you want to lock this, lock it up baby.

Spam in a chatroom is not a good idea if people are there to gossip...It'll be annoying.

Doing it on other forums is perfectly fine if you have a grudge against them.

But the SPAM forum containing SPAM is just for humor and partying that are within posts. They contain no real relevance and such too. XD

[Diokatsu]

Spam is dumb, If you want spam then goto a chatroom if you don't like chatrooms do it to OTHER Forums

Wait..What the hell? Spam is dumb? Oh, I'm so sorry Sir I-Am-The-Judge-Of-Intelligence. I had been under the impression that Spam was something that might, in fact, be a realse of stress or maybe even a sign of activity. The fact that out Spam thread is so active should be a measure not of stupidity but activity. The only reason we have a Spam section is because we have enough members to warrent this being an issue. do you propose we get rid of it?

[Tazero]

Spam is dumb, If you want spam then goto a chatroom if you don't like chatrooms do it to OTHER Forums

Wait..What the hell? Spam is dumb? Oh, I'm so sorry Sir I-Am-The-Judge-Of-Intelligence. I had been under the impression that Spam was something that might, in fact, be a realse of stress or maybe even a sign of activity. The fact that out Spam thread is so active should be a measure not of stupidity but activity. The only reason we have a Spam section is because we have enough members to warrent this being an issue. do you propose we get rid of it?

Possibly Spam is boring annoying and if you want to get rid of stress get in a fight or puch a pillow....
If it's activity do something prooductive.

[winkio]

I see spam as a way of having fun with the people you know on this forum.  It's carefree, and has nothing to do with anything.  Kinda just a hang-out place.

[Tazero]

I'm not anti social or an ass or anything i just don't like pointless conversations ya know  = 

[Diokatsu]

So don't spam and let others keep their peace...

[Vell]

my first impression: your an ass.

so... your gonna have to work to get me to think you are.

not anti social or an ass or anything

and if anything, this might be best suited sent to Spam.

[Blizzard]

You don't seem to understand, Dio: CP's spam IS dumb. All the entertaining threads have been moved into the Entertainment section.

Locked for necroposting.