I have closed a selection of threads and am considering closing more. I closed the ones I felt would not generate actual discussion or humour.

If anyone has any questions about this or input or arguments to make post them here.

EDIT

Don't mess around in this thread cause I'll just delete posts that aren't about discussing the topic here~

There, power went to his head

You should reopen "what TIME is it for you now?" and "What is the WEATHER like for you right now?".

In my opinion you shouldn't have closed any of them, but you're the moderator.

Fair Enough.

Good decision. Those threads were worthless. Eating fish really is brain food.

^ Lol Nice One.

Phew

Nice to get rid of some of the more stupid threads. But don't become a Sparktank on us, ya' hear? ;-)

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You should reopen "what TIME is it for you now?" and "What is the WEATHER like for you right now?".

In my opinion you shouldn't have closed any of them, but you're the moderator.

None of the ones closed were ever intended to be at all useful or interesting or fun threads.

:this:
That bloody jebb crap keep posting aswell.

None of the ones closed were ever intended to be at all useful or interesting or fun threads.

You can make any thread fun, at least.

The GC/JB/Vine Obsessions thread was really not even supposed to be posted. I was just screwed around, seeing how it would look, and since I was on my stupid iPhone, I remember zooming out, and the "Submit New Thread" button was accidentally pushed.

But, since a lot threads on a lot of different occasions took another road and turned into something completely different, I thought, "what's the worst that can happen?".


:this:
That bloody jebb crap keep posting aswell.

I can delete the Jeb Bush content out of your Random Corner if you want me to.

No. I Don't Even Use It Anymore. I Just think All the Jeb Stuff is Pointless.

Why was the reputation points thread closed?

No. I Don't Even Use It Anymore. I Just think All the Jeb Stuff is Pointless.

Well, I'm doing it anyway. And you should use still use it, there's a Random Corner for a reason. :p

As for the Jeb stuff, I don't know. I just think it's kind of fun (or funny), and it's fun to look for and make those pictures and whatnot. I'm not saying it isn't stupid, but it is stupid, just in a fun sort of way, I think. :p


Why was the reputation points thread closed?

Yeah, I don't really think it should've been closed.

Rep should be earned, not given

Rep should be earned, not given

Well, I guess that's one thing you and Ari disagree over, then.

I thought, "what's the worst that can happen?".

Strangely enough General Custer asked the same question as he and his men ventured into the Little Big Horn.

Strangely enough General Custer asked the same question as he and his men ventured into the Little Big Horn.

:p

Did that battle last very long?

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Wow! One day!? That's amazing.

About an hour.

Among the Lakota it's known as "The Battle of the Greasy Grass."

Rep should be earned, not given

The truth has been spoken

The truth has been spoken

Hell yeah, it has.

Why was the reputation points thread closed?

Because theres no topic of discussion there other than spam in this thread and rep each other.

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There, power went to his head

Please explain what you mean further?

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You should reopen "what TIME is it for you now?" and "What is the WEATHER like for you right now?".

In my opinion you shouldn't have closed any of them, but you're the moderator.

There wasnt any discussion in them really. Explain why you'd leave them open.

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Phew

Nice to get rid of some of the more stupid threads. But don't become a Sparktank on us, ya' hear? ;-)

I don't know what he was like, care to elaborate?

There wasnt any discussion in them really. Explain why you'd leave them open.

Because:

"Oh, I wonder what the weather is like where Penguin is, or where Clonemaster is?" - It's sort of interesting to see the different degree count and weather activity of where the users here live.
Considering some are or may be in Spain, France, Germany, Australia, or anywhere else. The weather patterns don't match and are not the same all across the world, you know.

"Oh, I wonder what time it is for all the different users here?" - Because a lot of us are so spread out across the United States or the world so much that it makes a difference.

Close the DOING and LISTENING threads while youi're at it.

I do not like this at all...

It Is Called Moderation, Something Lacking Of Recent At Last Being Enforced.

It Is Called Moderation, Something Lacking Of Recent At Last Being Enforced.

What are you saying.

I know what moderation is. A moderator's job is to close any troublesome threads or ban troublesome users, take care of spam, etc.

These said threads have no reason to be closed at all. So what is your point.

Alot of What Has Been Closed Were Pointless Threads.

Nice, yet the most inane get left out, do i smell selectism ?

Alot of What Has Been Closed Were Pointless Threads.

That's completely all right.

Nice, yet the most inane get left out, do i smell selectism ?

Examples?

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What are you saying.

I know what moderation is. A moderator's job is to close any troublesome threads or ban troublesome users, take care of spam, etc.

These said threads have no reason to be closed at all. So what is your point.

I'll come back to this after work.

I'll come back to this after work.

What, did I forget that they also edit / delete certain posts? Or that that they oversee their designated forum?

Because:

"Oh, I wonder what the weather is like where Penguin is, or where Clonemaster is?" - It's sort of interesting to see the different degree count and weather activity of where the users here live.
Considering some are or may be in Spain, France, Germany, Australia, or anywhere else. The weather patterns don't match and are not the same all across the world, you know.

"Oh, I wonder what time it is for all the different users here?" - Because a lot of us are so spread out across the United States or the world so much that it makes a difference.

Those types of conversations happen organically in chat regularly and theyre not longer than a brief exchange.

Those types of conversations happen organically in chat regularly and theyre not longer than a brief exchange.

Well, I'm not in chat regularly. I thought at least the weather thread was a good idea... :/

Theres guidelines im following but i dont want to type them up on a phone from memory

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Well, I'm not in chat regularly. I thought at least the weather thread was a good idea... :/

You seem to be taking it personally?

No.

Examples?

Thread 201596

Totally fucking amusing Thread that entertains tens of thousands of People.

Pls don't close.

It made me laugh and yours is the only complaint I've seen about it.

( parody) threads are part of the culture here and they always have been. They're also typically on page two in a day or two and rarely revived. I had thought about closing that one but didn't for these reasons.

If you want to suggest favouritism you should be aware that chewey was the first person here I really made friends with. Half the threads closed were made by him and myself.

Further I see you complain about unfunny jokes a lot but I'm yet to see you making some. If you start joking with us then we will know your sense of humour and you'll probably find this place more agreeable.

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Guidelines for posting are pretty much be discussing something, sharing something or making a joke.

Chatting in threads is technically not allowed but GD is loose with rules so I'm gonna leave that.

Although chat is better for chat obviously

Does a moderator have the ability to completey delete (not close) a thread? Or is that an action that may only be performed by an administrator...

Does a moderator have the ability to complete delete (not close) a thread? Or is that an action that may only be performed by an administrator...
We can delete threads/posts.

We can delete threads/posts.

Okay, because I was considering requesting that my Jeb Bush thread be deleted, in favor for a new thread that would not only have Jeb content, but maybe Costanza content, and/or anything (literally) else.

I know, my Jeb Bush thread is completely ridiculous. :p

Jeeze Another One. Seriosuly. Why Not Just Ask For The Title to Be Changed.

Jeeze Another One. Seriosuly. Why Not Just Ask For The Title to Be Changed.

:facepalm: Jeez.

I totally forgot about that. This is why I'm a Silly Clone Guy.

Because:

"Oh, I wonder what the weather is like where Penguin is, or where Clonemaster is?" - It's sort of interesting to see the different degree count and weather activity of where the users here live.
Considering some are or may be in Spain, France, Germany, Australia, or anywhere else. The weather patterns don't match and are not the same all across the world, you know.

"Oh, I wonder what time it is for all the different users here?" - Because a lot of us are so spread out across the United States or the world so much that it makes a difference.

There's no longevity in those kinds of threads other than spam/trying to get your post count up. Any if the information includes in those threads can be found in a simple Google search. And tbh, unless I know the person (which means I'd know where they live and so can Google what the weather and time are there), I don't really care what the weather or time is there.

Rep should be earned, not given

May be so, but considering how long that thread has been going and there wasn't really any harm with it, why close it?

That's completely all right.

I actually agree with Uut on this. "Pointless" is a pretty subjective criteria for closing threads, and I'm not aware of any rule in place against pointless threads in GD.

Thread 201596

Totally fucking amusing Thread that entertains tens of thousands of People.

Pls don't close.

Ahahahahahahahaha

At least it wasn't overrun with a circlejerk of gifs and kept on life support way past it's expiration date.

It was a parody thread that died as quickly as the thread it was making fun of, as it should have. Just learn to have a laugh old boy!

I actually agree with Uut on this. "Pointless" is a pretty subjective criteria for closing threads, and I'm not aware of any rule in place against pointless threads in GD.

If you're going to call me by uut, at least have the decency to type it correctly.

I think "Uut" looks even worse than "uut".

Well some of the tech threads I create, aren't really for humor.
Some discussion can arise, but I'm usually the only one that talk about those things. :laugh:

The movie fingerprint thread is an art thread. There are plans for updates.
i'd rather here than reddit.

Same goes for the indie thread, if others get around to posting videos.

Although, the bias shouldn't be exclusively to humor and discussion alone.
Art is meant to be looked at~

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This can be closed, as it's run its course.
Thread 201591

If you're going to call me by uut, at least have the decency to type it correctly.

I think "Uut" looks even worse than "uut".

Ok Uut

*sigh*

μ�t ?

step it up a notch.

μ�t ?

step it up a notch.

I like that better, but the point is I never liked the username uut.

You ever remember seeing it before I changed to Clonemaster15?

Chatting in threads is technically not allowed but GD is loose with rules so I'm gonna leave that.

the film download and vgm download section is also loose.

closed the only good thread smh

May be so, but considering how long that thread has been going and there wasn't really any harm with it, why close it?
like.. i dont post here really so my opinion is nil but...

"THING has been going on for a long time" is not a valid excuse for anything.

If one is to close a thread, there needs to be a valid reason... The reputation thread was harmless fun. Closing it, with a batch of other threads (created as more or less nonsensical wastes of time) which are rather... ehh... explain the logic.

There doesn't need to be a valid reason actually. Forum moderators are generally not bound by law.

I'm a moderator here... and I only close threads if there is a valid reason. From what I have seen, there was none for the reputation thread to be closed.

In the terms of service that users "technically" agree with upon creating their accounts (which, generally, are worded pretty much the same way for most online communities) it is acknowledged that a member of the Staff can edit, or remove content for whatever reason(s) he/she sees fit, users aren't even allowed to question their reasons for doing so, in most cases.

EDIT:

From the registration page

The owners of Final Fantasy Shrine Forums reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any content item for any reason.
This website/community has the merit of clearly defining owners, but really, other places usually go by Staff on that little bit. So, disclosing the reasons behind some of our actions as Staff is more of a courtesy on our part, we don't have to explain ourselves. Going by the general rules, an online community would be more like some kind of extended dictatorship.

Agreed. But certainly one mod can ask another mod for reasoning. Perhaps better by PM, but this is certainly not the first time one mod has openly questioned the actions of another. Usually a mass cleansing such as this comes at the behest of admin. Either way it is done. I have never understood why some members have disliked the rep thread so much. "it must be earned". Why? Who says? I could see if rep points meant anything at all but it does not. It is just a silly game to blow off steam. Obviously the forum is wound way, way too tight.....But hey, what do I know.

Keyword being can. Personally, I never witnessed elsewhere some of the stuff I've seen here (on both moderation+user-side), but hey, it is stated that this place is rather lax. Speaking from experience, when someone earned a position in the Staff group, that person was trusted to make the "right" decisions, I suppose you could say the administation(s) didn't care, but that's the privilege you have when you own the place: you get to make (and enforce) your own rules, regardless of how stupid they might be. The moderator is an asshole? Who goddamn cares? Users' problem, they either deal with it, or get the fuck off (that's what it rightfully feels like in most communities).

My previous post was to be taken more as a reminder: folks don't realize just how great they have it on the Shrine. The What are you doing/listening/watching/give reputation threads? Those "+1/flood~dens" would have been deleted the moments they got submitted elsewhere; care about that stuff? How about getting an account on the likes of last.fm/Twitter/Facebook, two of them are social networks meant also for meaningless status updates which no one really gives a fuck about.
Or again, want to discuss (or praise) a certain soundtrack/series/movie/etcetera? How about setting up a thread down at General Media Discussion (http://forums.ffshrine.org/forumdisplay.php?f=62)? A small reorganization seems to be taking place, that is all.

...earned a position in the Staff group...

http://s28.postimg.org/pqjytlb3f/laughing_gifs_pillow_cover.gif

Oh my, that's a Hoot !! :laugh:

OK then, but then what do you want here? We down in the film forum were/are always told by admin that if we want to discuss the stuff, or chat, to do it here. SARAH said to put "chatty" threads here. What were we supposed to think? Don't you guys have like meetings? :D

Most of the threads that Penguin recently closed were rather... meh... at best. The reputation thread was just harmless fun. Hell, I know that if a thread like that (or one of the many others in GD) were posted on some other forums, they'd be closed and the poster would be temp banned if they were lucky! One forum I went to actually banned/deleted accounts of those who necro'd dead threads.

I'm not telling other moderators etc what to do in the subforum they are in charge of... all I'm asking for is a simple reason as to why one thread, which was harmless, was closed along with a plethora of those which quite frankly, were nonsensical.


OK then, but then what do you want here? We down in the film forum were/are always told by admin that if we want to discuss the stuff, or chat, to do it here. SARAH said to put "chatty" threads here. What were we supposed to think? Don't you guys have like meetings? :D

Well there is a moderator subforum, but I was told by Jessie once that no one bothers with it. Which I believe as I was the one who made the last post there some time ago.

It almost feels like Penguin is taking his "spend more time in chat" agenda to the next level. Close all fun and/or chatty threads to force the issue even though chat is a wasteland and has always been for most.

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again, Not that I know anything or it's any of my business, but he DID invite discussion of this topic?

I refuse to go into Chat.

A lot of the members now and I do not get along, so it's for the best I stay away.

http://s28.postimg.org/pqjytlb3f/laughing_gifs_pillow_cover.gif

Oh my, that's a Hoot !! :laugh:
Haha! :D

OK then, but then what do you want here? We down in the film forum were/are always told by admin that if we want to discuss the stuff, or chat, to do it here. SARAH said to put "chatty" threads here. What were we supposed to think? Don't you guys have like meetings? :D
Me, I don't want anything, actually. I still stand by the opinion that those threads are trash geared toward increasing the number of one's posts, but they have been around for a while, time through which, as it is my understanding, admins have been active, so they could have closed 'em, if they weren't okay.

As far as Staff-meetings are concerned, well… I don't know if I'm missing those things because they're held somewhere else (which would be a very stupid thing to do), but ever since I became a moderator, I've been left to my own devices, pretty much; I close/delete threads+posts without notifying co-workers about it, there have been a few instances when I got in touch with Jessie, prior to doing something, but most of my actions are completely of my own making. Insider scoop: the moderator area hasn't seen a new message since 05-05-2014.

I refuse to go into Chat.

A lot of the members now and I do not get along, so it's for the best I stay away.

thanks

thanks

That seems to be a trend of sort now, or something, chat related. :p

Because I popped in real quick last night, said I would be opening a country club (The CCC),
some guy said the simple word "thanks" twice throughout.

1. After I said such about the CCC
2. After I said I was out.

tell me more about the country club

tell me more about the country club

Look around in the miscellaneous forum, you may find some clues, or the answer. :169:

What do you think the CCC means?

communist country (of) china

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tell me more about the country club

nanami get in chat more often

It stands for Clonemaster's Country Club.

Why the hell was the Communist Country of China the first thing you thought of.

It could have easily stood for the Clinton Community College, or something.

>.>
<.<

It stands for Clonemaster's Country Club.

Why the hell was the Communist Country of China the first thing you thought of.

It could have easily stood for the Clinton Community College, or something.

Or Continuous Carbon Copy. Or Twitter abbreviation for s�, s�, s�.

Now, which country are you going to club? Using a driver or nine iron? Here are some old names for the irons:

Driving iron: 1 Iron
Cleek: 2 Iron
Mid mashie: 3 Iron
Mashie iron: 4 Iron
Mashie: 5 Iron
Spade mashie: 6 Iron
Mashie niblick: 7 Iron
Pitching niblick: 8 Iron
Niblick: 9 Iron
Jigger: Very low lofted iron, shortened shaft.

Mashie niblick is my second favorite. Sounds like the name of a character from a 40's film noir.
Sabbath stick is my favorite. Frank Castle would call his favorite weapon the Sabbath Stick.

I'm not telling other moderators etc what to do in the subforum they are in charge of... all I'm asking for is a simple reason as to why one thread, which was harmless, was closed along with a plethora of those which quite frankly, were nonsensical.

Because theres no topic of discussion there other than spam in this thread and rep each other.

He already gave you an answer.
It's unfortunate that this you disagree with his reasons, but you asked and he answered.

Oh wait, you are disagreeing with his reasons.

Totally valid Reason for a "Moderator" to close a Thread that has been running for 6 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnpZYmNAuI

Come on, we all know the amount of time gone by is irrelevant. Hypothetical scenario: the administration decides to have stricter rules, thus, the kind of thread which was allowed yesterday is no longer fine today.

Stuff changes over time. What happened very recently isn't really much of an issue, reorganization/removal/etcetera are pretty common practices.

Yeah, but, as i've read time and time again around here, Reputation is basically worthless,
so why close the Thread when its just a Cesspool of funny Pictures and Spam
meant to increase Postcount. No Harm in it, is there, unless the Person that closed it
has a Problem with it. I certainly don't see anything in this Place's Rules expressly prohibiting it.

Just a bit of harmless Fun, right ? Why did Jessie in 6 Years never close it ?

In Seriousness Who Cares? LOL It Is A Pointless Waste of Time Getting Upset About.

Pointless Picture Postings - Post A Gif In The Gif Thread.
Rep - Rep Any Post In Any Other Thread, Everyone Does Anyway.
Pointless Spam - Most Other Threads In The G/D Area.

No Loss.

Why did Jessie in 6 Years never close it ?

Well, maybe because he saw no problem with it? Which is my belief.

If I were a moderator, or an administrator, I would never close any thread unless it was posing a problem, or if it was spam.

i love that we're talking about THE ADMINISTRATION

*Mentally collects money from himself*

I hate being right. ManRay, what is happening here is precisely the reason why I used to point out, even when I was a user, that the forums would have benefited from an overhaul of the general rules and the moderation using more of an iron fist in their enforcement: this place is so unused to seeing moderation that even the smallest, harmless acts of it can't help being questioned (should I remind a few of you of how the "Sparktank fiasco" started? Some of you assholes went batshit crazy over what were normal and legitimate acts of moderation. Sure, the man eventually "lost it," but you fine folks didn't help things).

What has happened is sudden? Yeah, but seriously speaking, it should have happened sooner. There was a time when General discussion wasn't flooded with "+1/flood-games crap".

:this:

In Seriousness Who Cares? LOL It Is A Pointless Waste of Time Getting Upset About.

Pointless Picture Postings - Post A Gif In The Gif Thread.
Rep - Rep Any Post In Any Other Thread, Everyone Does Anyway.
Pointless Spam - Most Other Threads In The G/D Area.

No Loss.

Principles, really.

Just because you're on another one of your "Fuck everything, only pointless Crap" Moodswings,
doesn't mean it's okay for some Pipsqueak "Moderator" to close a perfectly valid Thread
just because he doesn't like it.

Or was i the only Person to see how eager Penguin was to close your Random Corner ?

Because Newsflash, even if you created the Thread, it is not your Decision to have it closed.

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*Mentally collects money from himself*

I hate being right. ManRay, what is happening here is precisely the reason why I used to point out, even when I was a user, that the forums would have benefited from an overhaul of the general rules and the moderation using more of an iron fist in their enforcement: this place is so unused to seeing moderation that even the smallest, harmless acts of it can't help being questioned (should I remind a few of you of how the "Sparktank fiasco" started? Some of you assholes went batshit crazy over what were normal and legitimate acts of moderation. Sure, the man eventually "lost it," but you fine folks didn't help things).

What has happened is sudden? Yeah, but seriously speaking, it should have happened sooner. There was a time when General discussion wasn't flooded with "+1/flood-games crap".

So, what would be your Idea of a streamlined according to your Rules General Discussion Subforum ?
If you were assigned a Mod for GD, would you have closed it ?

Every Forum i've been a Member of ever has had a "Spam your Ass off" Thread, and this is the first Instance i've seen where someone
takes Offense.

Meh. The only ones I didn't want closed are the "What are you _____" threads.

Mr. Gold's thread too. That one was a good one for random funny stuff.

Meh. The only ones I didn't want closed are the "What are you _____" threads.

Mr. Gold's thread too. That one was a good one for random funny stuff.

Which is why I'm requesting that my Jeb Bush thread's title be changed to Clonemaster's Country Club.

Because, I would like there to be a thread with a very similar, almost identical purpose as Mr Gold's Random Corner.

That seems to be a trend of sort now, or something, chat related. :p

Because I popped in real quick last night, said I would be opening a country club (The CCC),
some guy said the simple word "thanks" twice throughout.

1. After I said such about the CCC
2. After I said I was out.

thanks

You're welcome.

Which is why I'm requesting that my Jeb Bush thread's title be changed to Clonemaster's Country Club.

It's like that.

Why close Threads at all ? Don't like it, don't click it !

It's not like the GD is getting flooded with new inane Threads every 5 Seconds
so that the important Stuff (what little there is) gets buried.

I can't believe people care so much about this

Maybe you guys can post your spam threads in Original Fiction & Poetry (http://forums.ffshrine.org/forumdisplay.php?f=10), since to my knowledge no one has looked in there in the past decade.

This is what happens when some people get bored.


Maybe you guys can post your spam threads in Original Fiction & Poetry (http://forums.ffshrine.org/forumdisplay.php?f=10), since to my knowledge no one has looked in there in the past decade.

That gif of Eddie Murphy from Daddy Day Care you posted on that subject was absolutely hilarious.

I like to be upset. I'm a bellyacher if you hadn't noticed by now.

Yh okay i am on "FFS MUST DIE MODE" get off your high horse. People just upset because there is a MOD in GD Now. As soon as spark become a mod everyone went mental because there had not been one for ages. Same again. Lol

Frankly, in my long, long history with a variety of fandoms and fan organizations, I have come to appreciate that above a certain, very small quantum limit, they tend to self destruct unless they are ruled with a gentle, but iron fist.

A decision is made you don't like? Sure, ask (politely) for a clarification. But those who run this or any other forum are not under any obligation to change their minds or even respond.
Your only power is, rightfully, the power of whether you wish to participate. You don't like it, there's the door. No one is forcing you to stay.
I'm not an admin or a mod, I have no power here at all, and I am completely fine with all of this.

Yh okay i am on "FFS MUST DIE MODE" get off your high horse.

To be honest Mr Gold, no offense, but this is how it seems. It seems this was the sole reason you wanted your Random Corner closed, also.


Frankly, in my long, long history with a variety of fandoms and fan organizations, I have come to appreciate that above a certain, very small quantum limit, they tend to self destruct unless they are ruled with a gentle, but iron fist.

A decision is made you don't like? Sure, ask (politely) for a clarification. But those who run this or any other forum are not under any obligation to change their minds or even respond.
Your only power is, rightfully, the power of whether you wish to participate. You don't like it, there's the door. No one is forcing you to stay.
I'm not an admin or a mod, I have no power here at all, and I am completely fine with all of this.

RIGHT. All I wanted was at least clarification, and that's what I received.

I don't really give a shit that my "George Costanza, Jeb Bush, and Vine obsessions" thread was closed, because it was a complete accident that it was started.

I wanted it closed as it was stupid and not needed. I asked penguin to close. He did not have to but did.

It's like that.

Why close Threads at all ? Don't like it, don't click it !

It's not like the GD is getting flooded with new inane Threads every 5 Seconds
so that the important Stuff (what little there is) gets buried.

yeah, but the entire front page is filled with inane "what are you (blank), what is the (blank), what did you (blank)" threads. those aren't really conducive to discussion and fun, which is what gd is about. you may enjoy spamming a thread with the time or gifs or with "random" things you find funny, but not everyone does and not everyone shares your sense of humor.

2011ers are people that have lots of problems, and they are bringing those problems to us. They are bringing memes, and bringing GIFs, and they're spammers. Make Final Fantasy Shrine great again. Build a wall around 2011ers.

yeah, but the entire front page is filled with inane "what are you (blank), what is the (blank), what did you (blank)" threads. those aren't really conducive to discussion and fun, which is what gd is about. you may enjoy spamming a thread with the time or gifs or with "random" things you find funny, but not everyone does and not everyone shares your sense of humor.

But they are conductive to discussion and fun. We've had many fun discussions in them.


I wanted it closed as it was stupid and not needed. I asked penguin to close. He did not have to but did.

You didn't seem to think so when you started it.

I went back to the first page, looked at it, saw the many fun postings and discussions there were; I want that to happen again, because those are good times.


2011ers are people that have lots of problems, and they are bringing those problems to us. They are bringing memes, and bringing GIFs, and they're spammers. Make Final Fantasy Shrine great again. Build a wall around 2011ers.

And make the 2011ers pay for the wall.

So, what would be your Idea of a streamlined according to your Rules General Discussion Subforum ?
If you were assigned a Mod for GD, would you have closed it ?

Every Forum i've been a Member of ever has had a "Spam your Ass off" Thread, and this is the first Instance i've seen where someone
takes Offense.
I can give you two answers to that question:

#1 = On a personal level, I would have deleted the whole lot. It's funny for me seeing you mention that this is the first time you witness someone taking offense, because for me the opposite is true: in the 12 years I've spent around forums, I haven't seen a single one, besides the Shrine, being like this. Threads consisting of lists/status updates/reputation-trading were frowned upon pretty much everywhere I went (and, no, having a huge pile of Green Jolly Rogers didn't give any benefit to the poster, nor access to "VIP" subforums, or the likes).

#2 = If I'd have been made a moderator of General Discussion, I would have left these threads open. Why? Because I'd take into account also what the administrators have done (or should I use haven't done, in this case?). If the administrators haven't bothered to do shit to them, why should I?

#2 = If I'd have been made a moderator of General Discussion, I would have left these threads open. Why? Because I'd take into account also what the administrators have done (or should I use haven't done, in this case?). If the administrators haven't bothered to do shit to them, why should I?

The same I would do.

I don't get it. Penguin closed some frankly pretty stupid threads that didn't bring up any worthy discussion topics in the slightest. And everyone goes nuts.

If those are the kinds of threads you people enjoy, go to 4Chan or something. I'm sure /b/ will be a playground for you all.

I don't get it. Penguin closed some frankly pretty stupid threads that didn't bring up any worthy discussion topics in the slightest. And everyone goes nuts.

If those are the kinds of threads you people enjoy, go to 4Chan or something. I'm sure /b/ will be a playground for you all.

:this:

I should also point out that if you wanted a useless post thread, there is one. Still around, it is the Shoot the Shit thread.
It got quiet when one of the participants tried the other choice we all have, leave and start your own forum, with your own rules.

I'm starting to think my Jeb Bush thread and Shrine Wars thread belong more in the Original Fiction And Poetry forum, but I'm not going in there. :p

Although, Jeb Bush isn't really fiction. :eye:

The way I see it there were 4 (5 if you count tates duplicate) general off topic threads, Mr Golds, tates, rep thread and the gif war one.

I only closed 2 of them

I'm starting to think my Jeb Bush thread and Shrine Wars thread belong more in the Original Fiction And Poetry forum, but I'm not going in there. :p

Although, Jeb Bush isn't really fiction. :eye:

Shrine wars Should Have Been.

That may be so, but as I said, I'm not goin' in there. :p

Fine.

He already gave you an answer.
It's unfortunate that this you disagree with his reasons, but you asked and he answered.

Oh wait, you are disagreeing with his reasons.

I think you are seeing something which isn't there...

I was not disagreeing with Penguin's decision to close the rep thread (or any other thread per se). I was simply after some clarification, that's all. If I disagreed with it, I would've flat out stated as such...

In any event, I honestly don't care what the mods of other subforums close, leave open etc... I take care of the subforum I'm a moderator and if I close a thread/edit a post/etc... I leave a reason as to why I closed it. Granted for the threads deleted, users can't see the reason (only admin and other mods of that specific subforum can) but I at least do give a reason.

Although, Jeb Bush isn't really fiction. :eye:

More like science fiction.

Hell yeah! :p

Lol. All this fuss over some shitty pointless threads. Pityful.

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Principles, really.

Just because you're on another one of your "Fuck everything, only pointless Crap" Moodswings,
doesn't mean it's okay for some Pipsqueak "Moderator" to close a perfectly valid Thread
just because he doesn't like it.

Or was i the only Person to see how eager Penguin was to close your Random Corner ?

Because Newsflash, even if you created the Thread, it is not your Decision to have it closed.

This is funny. Complains at the fact someone "hangs" out with me..... then openly mocks that person later for a different opinion.

Strange fellow.

Is Jessie even taking serious his rule of banning every sockpuppet account? Because I really don't think so.

You seem to have some unhealthy grudge against this forum BlaineDeBeers...

If you dislike this place so much, why are you here posting antagonistic comments?

You seem to have some unhealthy grudge against this forum BlaineDeBeers...

If you dislike this place so much, why are you here posting antagonistic comments?

The same thing could be said to you, mister "I'm always annoyed at this forum being a download place."

Don't start again you two. :p

I have no grudge against this place. I joined to talk but everyone seems to like picking at things. I want a laugh but everyone seems to prefer to talk music....

Mr gold is a friend of mine who suggested i try here to meet new and friendly fun people....so far no joy..

The same thing could be said to you, mister "I'm always annoyed at this forum being a download place."

You really want to open that can of worms again? Yeah, I hate the fact that this site is now a download hub... never strayed from that. however, with the admin abandoning the main site and the only focus seemingly being with the download subforum...

Meh... honestly, after all this time I really don't care. FFShrine stands for Final Fantasy Shrine... but with no one updating/maintaining the main site... meh


Don't start again you two. :p

Not going to.


I have no grudge against this place. I joined to talk but everyone seems to like picking at things. I want a laugh but everyone seems to prefer to talk music....

Mr gold is a friend of mine who suggested i try here to meet new and friendly fun people....so far no joy..

Valid reason. This site used to be better... but now, all I see are arguments and attacks here...

Don't start again you two. :p

I'm not starting, I was just saying. I was minding my own business and letting you all with your silly drama alone, I just felt like I had to point out something.

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You really want to open that can of worms again? Yeah, I hate the fact that this site is now a download hub... never strayed from that. however, with the admin abandoning the main site and the only focus seemingly being with the download subforum...

Meh... honestly, after all this time I really don't care. FFShrine stands for Final Fantasy Shrine... but with no one updating/maintaining the main site... meh

Yeah, that's just what I mean. Don't tell the guy to leave the place if he hates it, because you hate this place too yet here you are. *shrugs*

Amen to that raven.

Yeah, that's just what I mean. Don't tell the guy to leave the place if he hates it, because you hate this place too yet here you are. *shrugs*

Never told him to leave at all. Geez... people read between the lines too much here... always looking for something to attack others with it seems.

I feel the need to point this out, again, it's very important.


Is Jessie even taking serious his rule of banning every sockpuppet account? Because I really don't think so.

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Never told him to leave at all. Geez... people read between the lines too much here... always looking for something to attack others with it seems.

Nah.. I wasn't planning to attack you or nothing at all, I just simply pointed out something I thought. But whatever, if I read it wrong, my bad. Let's move on.

Never told him to leave at all. Geez... people read between the lines too much here... always looking for something to attack others with it seems.

THANK YOU!!!!

Yeah, if you guys want to believe that's true, then I need to point out this forum is full of hypocrites, too. And yes, I am one of them.

I will do you a favor and leave. Gold was wrong this is not a good place. People just wanna talk music download music and attack. Bye.

Gold phone you later on.

Okay Blaine. Sorry, I Tried.

Sigh. I really want to point out something, but then I'll get called out for "accusing of shit". But it's pretty obvious.

Jessie, follow your god fucking damned rule of banning sockpuppet accounts.

When you've been a member of a forum for as long as I have (or some of the older members who have come back to relive glory days or whatever) you see a lot of different groups of people join. Some want to be friends with everyone, others are just lurkers, others who just want to stroke their own ego's and some who just want to attack others for the sake of it.

Then there are those who joined the site for the reason it was... and now, after all the years of arguing etc... are simply just tired of it and just want to walk by nodding now and then.

Ponyo Give it a Rest for once.

When you've been a member of a forum for as long as I have (or some of the older members who have come back to relive glory days or whatever) you see a lot of different groups of people join. Some want to be friends with everyone, others are just lurkers, others who just want to stroke their own ego's and some who just want to attack others for the sake of it.

Then there are those who joined the site for the reason it was... and now, after all the years of arguing etc... are simply just tired of it and just want to walk by nodding now and then.

Can't disagree with you there.

When you've been a member of a forum for as long as I have (or some of the older members who have come back to relive glory days or whatever) you see a lot of different groups of people join. Some want to be friends with everyone, others are just lurkers, others who just want to stroke their own ego's and some who just want to attack others for the sake of it.

Then there are those who joined the site for the reason it was... and now, after all the years of arguing etc... are simply just tired of it and just want to walk by nodding now and then.

Amen!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.

Darth Revan fucking knows how it went down. :p

k

b

PENGUIN YOU FUCKING BASTARD YOU EDITED MY POST
well I edited it back.

Hey, anybody see what I did there? :169:

no.

Hey, anybody see what I did there? :169:

i did.

not being your usual spam, that was pretty clever.

EDIT

keep it out secret~

Take out the k Penguin edited, and what do you get.

If you didn't see it in action, you wouldn't know. :p

god damn it penguin stop fucking with me

i did.

not being your usual spam, that was pretty clever.

EDIT

keep it out secret~

Ha Ha, the good sort of spam. :laugh:

god damn it penguin stop fucking with me

i have stopped penguin

you are welcome, brother

click click

What a spammy thread this has become.

i have stopped penguin

you are welcome, brother

click click

Oh my god.


What a spammy thread this has become.

It wasn't me.

What a spammy thread this has become.

i unstickied it, it'll die soon

It wasn't me.

It's always you. :p


i unstickied it, it'll die soon

Phew

RIP

rip in pasta

It's always you. :p
EXPLAAAIIINNNNNN

See above post.

all positive vibes, man.

groovy. Now let's kill this thread...

Wow, I'm not reading all of this.

I don't think there's any reason to close the threads that were closed but ok

I don't even want to know what this is all about. Thread's were closed, it's not the end of the world. It happens all the time. Deal with it. And stop trying to argue because this place just ends up giving me a headache anymore. I remember when I actually used to enjoy coming on here. Now I can go weeks offline.

:notgood:

I don't even want to know what this is all about. Thread's were closed, it's not the end of the world. It happens all the time. Deal with it. And stop trying to argue because this place just ends up giving me a headache anymore. I remember when I actually used to enjoy coming on here. Now I can go weeks offline.

I agree.

I can't wait until all of this blows over.

Or Shuts Down... :169:

Yeah, there were a lot of fun times.

Now it feels like a teen, post-apocalyptic novel.
We run around the ruins waiting to see who get picked on next for being in an open field.
The darkness is our friend because it keeps us hidden from the real enemies out there.
It's sary to make the slightest noise in case someone or... some... thing hears you.

Hmmmm... I should revive my fanfiction thread with an update to parallel the delapitated happiness of shrine.
It will be far worse than Inside Out depression. Because it's mostly Terminator-inspired apocalypse (keeping with the SparkTech story arc).

I just need to compile a decent playlist to get the writing juices flowing. And then when my wrists are relaxed, I can type. :smrt:

Or Shuts Down... :169:

I mean far from that.

^ Haha.

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