I'm with you Infinity. This place used to be a laugh but it has lost this rare quality that many forum lack and I used to respect it alot for that reason. I am sad to leave but only because I have been here for so long.
Yea these forums are super tight. The admins are really STRICT and it so in a sense NS has lost that so called "quality" But I would have these forums anyday than have a csotf.
THANK YOU ADMINS
edit: and it sucks we can't even have our own babe thread lolzzz, not that i care, but lolzzz
i've been looking around, and it is normally the case that the users spoil the forum, but in this perticular case I think the admins have been playing a huge part too.
<!--QuoteBegin--::esuna::+Jul 15 2003, 07:17 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (::esuna:: @ Jul 15 2003, 07:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Am i the only person that doesn't find that the admins are doing a bad job at all?
EDIT: Itte rasshai. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I will admit they handle the influx of posts well
but there are instances where it is not fair that they are locking or deleting posts
I know they have a lot of stress, so many posts etc etc
but the one thing which really stood out, was them breaking their own rules
like the Womans discussion in off topic, DuBERS started a discussion, it got locked straight away, however the admins have a discussion going, and they've replied to it, not even thinking of locking it. They can't even follow their own rules
I find that the admin's run the forums very well. If a small vocal minority wants to make a few grunts because they can't dedicate a thread to picture of naked chicks or curse their lil mouths off because they've run across a differing opinion, so be it.
If you want to see a poorly run forum, go check out the battle.net forums <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
I also noticed that DuBERS pointed out that the admins were discussing something when they should have not been, and his post was "deleted". But then :esuna: posted the same thing and his did not get deleted, infact the admin replied with a long msg
<!--QuoteBegin--::esuna::+Jul 15 2003, 07:28 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (::esuna:: @ Jul 15 2003, 07:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Maybe DuBERS caught him at a bad time, maybe i was a bit more neutral about my opinions. Who knows. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
I believe its the users who have made this forum less that what it was. Just look in general discussion and cringe. Such mundane topics with such ignorant answers. Unfortunately admins cant bridge the gap of stupidity.
The admins have always been forthcoming and reasonable.
Stay, and just stay in off-topic. Its what I do, and its the reason for my extremely low post count.
FamDiaper-Wearing Dog On A BallJoin Date: 2002-02-17Member: 222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
We are only human, and the admins and moderators are not connected mentally in any way to each other. We make decisions on a case by case basis. Occaisionally we get things wrong, but it seems that these forums, despite the mass of traffic, remain mostly civil and friendly. If you don't like how the forums are run, theres nothing stopping you from closing that browser. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
FamDiaper-Wearing Dog On A BallJoin Date: 2002-02-17Member: 222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
Actually, its not even ours. It's Flayra's and the Dev Team's. We try to keep things civil and friendly as much as possible to allow NS fans to have somewhere to post. If people were allowed to post pictures of naked people, and insult whoever they wanted, then they would be looking for new admins. I don't think <b>anyone</b> wants it to end up like the CS forums. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
im only saying this because you have the luxury of not giving a sh*t if you lose a few users, whereas i'd kill to have some of ur users and I run my forum as relaxed as possible, yet i get no users out of it.
I just don't understand how some ppl just accept that they have "0 RIGHTS". Thats wrong, you SHOULD have rights, otherwise a forum is not a forum, its an army camp
I think somebod is taking things a bit too seriouuusss... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Coby+Jul 15 2003, 08:03 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Coby @ Jul 15 2003, 08:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I think somebod is taking things a bit too seriouuusss... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> of course i am
i pay good money for the hosting and the website
i just hate the fact that i'm wasting my money because all the halflifers who are likely to use my forum are all here <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo-->
lol i thought u would of figured the 0 rights thing ages ago, we have no rights anywere not even in life, no freedom of choice either u go to the shop and cant choose between heinz beans and another brand the truth is thier made by the same company who are just laughing at u while they make thier money.
The government/media/companys control everything.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->luxury of not giving a **** if you lose a few users<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I also dont think the mods are gonna like u getting round the filters and yes i did add the stars lol
I wub our community and admins <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I would like to say that the NS.org forums are my favourite place on the internet.
It has stayed as my homepage of over a year and has always been fun.
Yes the moderators are strict but they enforce rules that I agree with totally.
The only thing that would be nice is the reopening of the discussion forums (damn it Zimbabwe!) but I understand totally the reasons why it was locked.
The moderators are great and I never seen a decision they have made that I disagree with.
Its hard being a moderator, as I know on a somewhat smaller scale being a mod on an obscure set of forums that no-one knows, and it must be harder cubed to do what the moderators here do so I take my hat off to you all.
People can disagree with the moderator's decision and by all means they can find new forums, although its a shame when they go, but I feel the only thing the NS forums have lost is the really close community that grew up pre-1.0 but that cannot be helped (and certainly isn't the fault of the moderators) and it is nice to see that the mass influx of people post-1.0 has brought a great community which has made the NS.org forums what they are today - a nice, friendly place where people can get together and talk about all manner of things knowing that we are all safe from dodgy posters and people who like to ruin the day for everyone.
As for the whole manner of having zero rights you do have one right.
The right to PM a mod if they lock a topic and ask why. From this you can learn why it is locked and thereby not create the same problem again.
If the community has grown too harsh, it's not the admin's fault. I speak from experience when I say that it's hard holding together an online community.
I've been a forum moderator (not here), I've been a clan leader (not of a FPS game), and I've been a team leader for game and website design. Most people are fun and enrich the community, but some simply seem to be out to make things worse for everyone. It only takes one person with a bad attitude to put the moderator in an irritable mood where he or she might make a decision someone else disagrees with, and when they argue it compounds the problem.
The best thing to do: PM a moderator if you have a problem. Be respectful, concise and don't challenge their decision. If they would like to discuss it, fine, if they don't then just back off and let them do their job. Always be sure to thank them for their time if you do end up in a discussion. Remember, happy mods means you only get a warning if you screw up (maybe). <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->As for the whole manner of having zero rights you do have one right.
The right to PM a mod if they lock a topic and ask why. From this you can learn why it is locked and thereby not create the same problem again.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Im not sure thats a right more of a choice to see what u have done wrong and correct it, altho u may be right and i might be talking aload of garbage like always <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Always be sure to thank them for their time if you do end up in a discussion. Remember, happy mods means you only get a warning if you screw up (maybe). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
hehe so true <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
If you're nice to a mod, we're 99.9% of the time nice back. Throwing a tantrum, reposting locked topics, whining we are nazi's doesn't help. Keep it civil, keep it to the mods that is pertains to (PM's here kids), and as long as you aren't a complete idiot, we're here to help (unless we're too busy stoppping Spyder's penguin attacks...) <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Comprox+Jul 16 2003, 01:21 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Comprox @ Jul 16 2003, 01:21 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If you're nice to a mod, we're 99.9% of the time nice back. Throwing a tantrum, reposting locked topics, whining we are nazi's doesn't help. Keep it civil, keep it to the mods that is pertains to (PM's here kids), and as long as you aren't a complete idiot, we're here to help (unless we're too busy stoppping Spyder's penguin attacks...) <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> One thing I think you mods should stop is the continual posting of 'locked' or whatever. It should be up to you to decide and having someone repeatedly posting locked pics or 'This post is locked' all over a thread is plain retarded.
Trust me, we don't like it one bit when someone else posts LOCKED or such. The only reason we post that, is so you guys can easily tell when a topic is locked, and to inform other mods who locked it. So if there are any problems (like Fam said, we're only human, unfortunately), we know who to talk to <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--::esuna::+Jul 16 2003, 08:17 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (::esuna:: @ Jul 16 2003, 08:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Am i the only person that doesn't find that the admins are doing a bad job at all? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> No, you're not. This forum has some of the best moderators I've seen. I won't mention any names, but there are some terribly run forums out there (suffice to say that they're part of GSI), and this is not one of them.
<!--QuoteBegin--Comprox+Jul 16 2003, 01:30 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Comprox @ Jul 16 2003, 01:30 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Trust me, we don't like it one bit when someone else posts LOCKED or such. The only reason we post that, is so you guys can easily tell when a topic is locked, and to inform other mods who locked it. So if there are any problems (like Fam said, we're only human, unfortunately), we know who to talk to <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> WHOOOOOOPS! Made an English boo boo.
I mean I don't mind the mods (IE you) doing that and it is a good thing.
I was reffering to how several people on the forum seem to have taken it onto their shoulders for a great 'lock' crusade. You know, the non moderator people who seem to think they are witty or funny for going into a thread they think is worthless and posting locked pictures or 'locked'.
I don't mind the mods doing it (never meant to imply that) as it is your job (and it helps to know who locked what and why). It is just retarded when forum members try being mods little brother.
If people have a problem with a thread and think it should be locked they should use the report button (which I imagine is there for a reason).
Comments
bye I guess, might come along some day I suppose
Farewell my friends, it's been fun.
Yea these forums are super tight. The admins are really STRICT and it so in a sense NS has lost that so called "quality"
But I would have these forums anyday than have a csotf.
THANK YOU ADMINS
edit: and it sucks we can't even have our own babe thread lolzzz, not that i care, but lolzzz
EDIT: Itte rasshai.
EDIT: Itte rasshai. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I will admit they handle the influx of posts well
but there are instances where it is not fair that they are locking or deleting posts
I know they have a lot of stress, so many posts etc etc
but the one thing which really stood out, was them breaking their own rules
like the Womans discussion in off topic, DuBERS started a discussion, it got locked straight away, however the admins have a discussion going, and they've replied to it, not even thinking of locking it. They can't even follow their own rules
If you want to see a poorly run forum, go check out the battle.net forums <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
what is with that
<!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
I believe its the users who have made this forum less that what it was. Just look in general discussion and cringe. Such mundane topics with such ignorant answers. Unfortunately admins cant bridge the gap of stupidity.
The admins have always been forthcoming and reasonable.
Stay, and just stay in off-topic. Its what I do, and its the reason for my extremely low post count.
ITS THIER FORUM ! NOT OURS !
We have 0 rights here if they choose to lock a post then its locked no discussion no arguements get used to it.
lol by Thier i mean admins,flayra,dev team,the people flayra pays for the webspace and anyone else i missed out hehe covered myself now.
I just don't understand how some ppl just accept that they have "0 RIGHTS". Thats wrong, you SHOULD have rights, otherwise a forum is not a forum, its an army camp
of course i am
i pay good money for the hosting and the website
i just hate the fact that i'm wasting my money because all the halflifers who are likely to use my forum are all here <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif'><!--endemo-->
The government/media/companys control everything.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->luxury of not giving a **** if you lose a few users<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I also dont think the mods are gonna like u getting round the filters and yes i did add the stars lol
It has stayed as my homepage of over a year and has always been fun.
Yes the moderators are strict but they enforce rules that I agree with totally.
The only thing that would be nice is the reopening of the discussion forums (damn it Zimbabwe!) but I understand totally the reasons why it was locked.
The moderators are great and I never seen a decision they have made that I disagree with.
Its hard being a moderator, as I know on a somewhat smaller scale being a mod on an obscure set of forums that no-one knows, and it must be harder cubed to do what the moderators here do so I take my hat off to you all.
People can disagree with the moderator's decision and by all means they can find new forums, although its a shame when they go, but I feel the only thing the NS forums have lost is the really close community that grew up pre-1.0 but that cannot be helped (and certainly isn't the fault of the moderators) and it is nice to see that the mass influx of people post-1.0 has brought a great community which has made the NS.org forums what they are today - a nice, friendly place where people can get together and talk about all manner of things knowing that we are all safe from dodgy posters and people who like to ruin the day for everyone.
As for the whole manner of having zero rights you do have one right.
The right to PM a mod if they lock a topic and ask why. From this you can learn why it is locked and thereby not create the same problem again.
So to sum up "Hail to the moderators!"
I've been a forum moderator (not here), I've been a clan leader (not of a FPS game), and I've been a team leader for game and website design. Most people are fun and enrich the community, but some simply seem to be out to make things worse for everyone. It only takes one person with a bad attitude to put the moderator in an irritable mood where he or she might make a decision someone else disagrees with, and when they argue it compounds the problem.
The best thing to do: PM a moderator if you have a problem. Be respectful, concise and don't challenge their decision. If they would like to discuss it, fine, if they don't then just back off and let them do their job. Always be sure to thank them for their time if you do end up in a discussion. Remember, happy mods means you only get a warning if you screw up (maybe). <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
The right to PM a mod if they lock a topic and ask why. From this you can learn why it is locked and thereby not create the same problem again.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Im not sure thats a right more of a choice to see what u have done wrong and correct it, altho u may be right and i might be talking aload of garbage like always <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Always be sure to thank them for their time if you do end up in a discussion. Remember, happy mods means you only get a warning if you screw up (maybe). <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
hehe so true <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
One thing I think you mods should stop is the continual posting of 'locked' or whatever. It should be up to you to decide and having someone repeatedly posting locked pics or 'This post is locked' all over a thread is plain retarded.
No, you're not. This forum has some of the best moderators I've seen. I won't mention any names, but there are some terribly run forums out there (suffice to say that they're part of GSI), and this is not one of them.
WHOOOOOOPS! Made an English boo boo.
I mean I don't mind the mods (IE you) doing that and it is a good thing.
I was reffering to how several people on the forum seem to have taken it onto their shoulders for a great 'lock' crusade. You know, the non moderator people who seem to think they are witty or funny for going into a thread they think is worthless and posting locked pictures or 'locked'.
I don't mind the mods doing it (never meant to imply that) as it is your job (and it helps to know who locked what and why). It is just retarded when forum members try being mods little brother.
If people have a problem with a thread and think it should be locked they should use the report button (which I imagine is there for a reason).