Some things that need to be addressed...
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:46 amI just wanted to let everyone know that with all the drama that's happened on the site lately, I feel that we need to address a few things.
I understand that people have differences, and that's fine, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I don't want to take anyones ability to speak their voice just like I wouldn't want someone doing the same to me. At the same time, there should be a certain etiquette when it comes to responding to each other in a public forum. Now this doesn't mean you can spam people via PM's either. All I'm trying to get at is that at the very least we need to treat each other with equal respect. It's that simple. There's not really a gray area when it comes to this. When you post something, you can gauge pretty easily whether that post is contributing to the topic or not. If it's not contributing to the topic, then don't post, it's the easy. With that said, all I'm asking for is everyone to respect each other. You don't have to like each other, you just need to respect each other.
Lastly, if there are issues with members, instead of ranting, bickering, spamming, etc, please refrain yourself from posting because it's 1. Not worth the effort and 2. If it is serious, take it up with a staff member so we can try to resolve the issue rather than flood our forum with fighting. While I don't think the bickering on the forums is the sole reason for lack of traffic, it certainly doesn't help. So please, I'm just asking for everyone to think before you post.
From now on, if the staff comes across a thread with all the negative things outlined in this, we will take action. ANYONE involved in the issue will receive a minimum of 1 week banned. If it's severe and continues, expect to be perma-banned. So again, I reiterate THINK BEFORE YOU POST.
Thanks for putting up with my rambling.
I understand that people have differences, and that's fine, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I don't want to take anyones ability to speak their voice just like I wouldn't want someone doing the same to me. At the same time, there should be a certain etiquette when it comes to responding to each other in a public forum. Now this doesn't mean you can spam people via PM's either. All I'm trying to get at is that at the very least we need to treat each other with equal respect. It's that simple. There's not really a gray area when it comes to this. When you post something, you can gauge pretty easily whether that post is contributing to the topic or not. If it's not contributing to the topic, then don't post, it's the easy. With that said, all I'm asking for is everyone to respect each other. You don't have to like each other, you just need to respect each other.
Lastly, if there are issues with members, instead of ranting, bickering, spamming, etc, please refrain yourself from posting because it's 1. Not worth the effort and 2. If it is serious, take it up with a staff member so we can try to resolve the issue rather than flood our forum with fighting. While I don't think the bickering on the forums is the sole reason for lack of traffic, it certainly doesn't help. So please, I'm just asking for everyone to think before you post.
From now on, if the staff comes across a thread with all the negative things outlined in this, we will take action. ANYONE involved in the issue will receive a minimum of 1 week banned. If it's severe and continues, expect to be perma-banned. So again, I reiterate THINK BEFORE YOU POST.
Thanks for putting up with my rambling.