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TheLampIncident

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« Reply #132 on: 09-04-2004 15:33 »
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I really don't like the way people have been waving the FAQ in peoples faces. It's one thing if they actually do something wrong, but innocent people are getting slammed with 40 posts of "REED TEH FAQUE LOL!!!!11". It's fucking annoying, and it's spam. Besides, if a noob does something like constantly flaming people, do you think they're going to read the FAQ? No. They should be stormed off the board. Note: This is a good example of when to use the FAQ links/pictures.
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transgender nerd under canada

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David: I think that TLI is talking about the inordinate amounts of pleasure others take from waving the FAQ at people. Some just take it too far.
Personally, I think that the FAQ should be linked to from the main forums page. In really big letters.
Then, if people want to take a look, they know where to find it, and the dicktards who love to post a zillion links, the ones that TLI is annoyed at, won't be linking to it all the time, or they'll be known as "spamtards". Because they're usually also the ones who love to point the finger and shout "spam!" when there's just no need.
TLI: I know what you're on about. Ignore David. He's missing the point, whihc means that he's unaware of the problem, which is nice for him, because that means he has nothing to be angry about.
David: in case you didn't infer from that the fact that I don't think you got it, please don't try to tell me you "got" "it". TLI has a point.
Aslate: Yes, you normally use the FAQ as nature intended. With a smile and the intent to edufy. I salute you.
N00bz: This doesn't exonerate you from your responsibilities. Do read the FAQ. It can save you a lot of hassle and heartache.
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Rage Dump

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« Reply #138 on: 09-07-2004 06:47 »
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I think a small link to the FAQ is great, people can click it if they want, it isn't stapled to thier eye socket. However, having it posted at the sight of every poppler and Crusty is sheer moronicy, do you really think that that is the only time they're going to see it? Even the noobs will get sick of seeing thier kin getting that waved in thier face. And that damn picture that's with it almost everytime is starting to shit me, and others too, i'm sure. Sure, it looks cool, but it's big, intrusive, and probably gives the impression that they've done something wrong. However friendly it may be, you don't want to make one post in a new forum and be told the rules directly like that. A small link to the FAQ is all that is nessessary. A perfect example by Mr. Slater
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Benderfry

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Man, all this stuff is really gonna help me here! Thanks all!
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Nixorbo

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And that's why I just cleaned out this thread.
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germanfryfan

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« Reply #147 on: 10-31-2004 21:35 »
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you mean these avatars (now you have a Leela one). You have to draw one, or let somebody draw one (ask here). Then, when you got it into the fitting rules, which are given here, ask for it to be uploaded to custom here. Easy, he?  edit: These double posts are ok, there where several days between and to get attention you had to post. It's called "bumping" then 
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Zmithy

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Originally posted by Rage Dump: And that damn picture that's with it almost everytime is starting to shit me, and others too, i'm sure. Yeah I hate that picture too, its really patronising towards new members as it suggests that they know nothing about posting sensibly. And the FAQ is great, I like the way it also offers some insight into the workings/traditions of the board. Do "Hi, I'm new" threads really cause much of a problem? I just think they're a good way for people to get to know the new guy/gal and encourage them to stay. *Sigh* With futurama dead, how much longer can this gem of a message board last?
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germanfryfan

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« Reply #155 on: 11-05-2004 07:43 »
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They refuse to give us sticky threads because Peel's database and board engine doesn't have this feature implemented. But I second that statement for the FAQ, it should get link on the mainpage. Newbs probably still won't see it but the chance that they do is by far bigger. As for the welcome posts: I've always tried to reduce the linking to the FAQ. Normally I did it whenever he / she realy crossed a rule, had some UBB-troubles or needed an explanation, but as long as there was nothing wrong at all, I thought there is no need for it to be linked. Also I haven't used, nor seen the welcome pictures I've made, these some Peeler's keep bitching about, for over a month now. Still some people keep complaining  . And the last thing: Thanks for giving me credits for the Peeler's FAQ, but it wasn't my achievment at all. Aslate started to write and hosts it. It already existed when I joined PEEL.
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Joysauce

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Hmmm... everyone really seems to hate on newbies. Everyone has to be a newbie at some point. Me, being an intrigued newbie, wonders how this message board has "clicks" of people. Kind of like high school, but on a message board. Everyone is stereotyping, but not by their clothes, by their avatar. Also, if you say long messages about politics or something you're probably smart. If you say f*** once and awhile you are probably cool. I wonder if these people act like this in real life. Are these people actually smart and cool, or is it just nerds that found a place on the internet where they can be socially excepted? Or what about the mean ones, (for example:thelampincident) are they that mean in their daily lives or do they just let their rage out on the nice people of Peel, because it's easier not facing anyone. Anyway, so much to learn. I'm a newbie. Say it loud I'm a newbie and proud!!!
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