19-09-2003 22:35									#151
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In all honesty, we don't expect EVERY post to have deep thinking content. But there should be a balance.

Besides, if everyone was required to have content in every post, there are quite a few posters here that would NEVER be able to fullfill that requirement.

	19-09-2003 23:26									#152
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Such as me?

	20-09-2003 00:22									#153
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You be the judge.

	20-09-2003 07:13									#154
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How much does intent count? Some spamming makes you think. Some things add to a sense of community. I think that some things that are considered spam may have a higher value than considered opinions, if they cause people to re- evaluate their positions. How do you attempt to judge these? I think that it is a very fair balance that is reached here, but, how do you approach it.

	20-09-2003 10:30									#155
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Would it be feasible to eliminate the titles ("king", "emperor", etc) and just list a pc by the user's name? I think a considerable amount of spamming would be ended with the present impetus to achieve a new title.
God knows it is possible that I may have (inadvertently) spammed (without my direct knowledge) to be a warlord (if, indeed, I ever did, which I probably didn't, and can't recall ever having done so).

	20-09-2003 10:51									#156
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The title system obviously encourages spamming, but even more so is a 500 limit until custom avatars IMO.

	20-09-2003 10:54									#157
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Why do people consider avatars important? I no longer look at them. Am I the only one who is not impressed?

	20-09-2003 10:57									#158
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Part of it is the individualization of self (and no I'm not a shrink ). The other part is that after seeing someone's personal avatar for a while you can tell who that person is at a glance, without having to look at the name

	20-09-2003 10:58									#159
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Probably not the only one, but definately one of the minority. Avatars allow you to put a bit more of your personality across to the forum, to reflect your interests/passions. They also help greatly with poster-recognition.

	20-09-2003 11:00									#160
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Probably not the only one, but definately one of the minority. Avatars allow you to put a bit more of your personality across to the forum, to reflect your interests/passions. They also help greatly with poster-recognition.

	20-09-2003 12:20									#161
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oh, I should have thought of that before...

	20-09-2003 14:44									#162
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Probably not the only one, but definately one of the minority. Avatars allow you to put a bit more of your personality across to the forum, to reflect your interests/passions. They also help greatly with poster-recognition.

You have a passion for skewering people with swords? Eek, I'd better make sure I agree with you then.

	20-09-2003 14:59									#163
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More of a hobby, really.

I actually own one of these, by the way.
And two swords. And chainmail armour.

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	20-09-2003 14:59									#164
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that one looks pretty pointy

	20-09-2003 15:12									#165
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Yeah..you can buy stuff like this. There is even a company that specializes in making custom medieval weaponry.

It costs a fortune, though.

Asmodean

	20-09-2003 15:13									#166
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quote: Originally posted by Rob_S Would it be feasible to eliminate the titles ("king", "emperor", etc) and just list a pc by the user's name? I think a considerable amount of spamming would be ended with the present impetus to achieve a new title. God knows it is possible that I may have (inadvertently) spammed (without my direct knowledge) to be a warlord (if, indeed, I ever did, which I probably didn't, and can't recall ever having done so).

I already proposed this earlier in this thread. It didn't seem to be what people wanted, though.

Asmodean

	20-09-2003 15:17									#167
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I've considered getting a samurai sword. Is there a certain fighting technique for it? Where can I learn it?

	20-09-2003 15:27									#168
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns More of a hobby, really. I actually own one of these, by the way. And two swords. And chainmail armour.

* DrSpike agrees.

	21-09-2003 13:45									#169
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I thought the reason posts count in the community forum but not in the OT was that the community forum was actually supposed to deal with issues which will make apolyton a better place. Thus they want to reward contributions here.

	22-09-2003 08:27									#170
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Edit - Do'h wrong thread.

Ming - Do'h, wrong PCR victim.

Last edited by Ming on 22-11-2003 at 13:30

	22-09-2003 10:53									#171
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quote: The same doesn't hold for ministers.

Just the fact that most of the DG ministers have responsibilities to fulfill means that they will spam less than in the community where none of the posters have a responsibility.

Poor BC.

	22-09-2003 11:20									#172
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Hmmm.....apparently Ming lives in the future.

Hey...that must be how he is so good at finding spammers

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	22-09-2003 11:54									#173
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quote: Originally posted by Big Crunch Edit - Do'h wrong thread. Ming - Do'h, wrong PCR victim. Last edited by Ming on 22-11-2003 at 13:30

Next time... use the proper font size if you want it to be more believable...

	22-09-2003 11:57									#174
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@ BC

	22-09-2003 14:02									#175
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Nice try BC.

	22-09-2003 14:41									#176
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I can't believe I didn't see that

Nice one, BC

	22-09-2003 17:30									#177
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quote: Originally posted by Ben Kenobi Just the fact that most of the DG ministers have responsibilities to fulfill means that they will spam less than in the community where none of the posters have a responsibility.

relative spam.
Gotta love it.

	23-09-2003 08:18									#178
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quote: Next time... use the proper font size if you want it to be more believable...

In my experience being accurate is not necessary to dupe most people. For prrof, just watch most news channels.

	23-09-2003 08:34									#179
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quote: Originally posted by Big Crunch quote: Next time... use the proper font size if you want it to be more believable... In my experience being accurate is not necessary to dupe most people. For prrof, just watch most news channels.

Or just look at Asmodean's post

	23-09-2003 14:14									#180
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Hehe, don't be cruel, it was an easy mistake to make. What made me look harder was the unlikely prospect of BC being moderated.