Post by Insectduel on May 25, 2007 13:24:24 GMT -5
The atmosphere of this board as of late...
This is going to be pretty long people, so please, listen up and read everything carefully.
There are just a few things here that need to be pointed out. Not all of these things may be going on at this second, but they have come and gone repeatedly, so I just want to get this all put out there so that things may be solved once and for all.
This place is supposed to be a place where we all post and have fun! However, there have been many times when that was not the case. I've been noticing trends in being extremely disrespectful to one another off and on here, and it has to stop. Right now. We can't have fun without respect. I am not going to mention any names. If some of the situations brought up in this announcement pertain to you, do not take any offense. This announcement isn't meant to piss people off. Our intentions are to get these things out there and settled once and for all so this place can be as fun as it used to be again.
First and formost. You do not, I repeat, do not have to like every single member here. That's just life. You are going to dislike some, like some, and then there will be those that are in between. However, like it or not, you may have to interact with these people you do not like. That is where respect comes in. If you want to argue, take it somewhere else. No more arguing with other members in the threads. Period. No more nasty sarcastic remarks, no more baiting one another or aggitating...there are PMs and other online messengers for that, if you really like fighting so much. Otherwise, not here on the board.
Secondly...and this is something that I actually haven't seen in a while, but again, it is something that has happened, stopped, and then happened again. Yes, the touchy subject of this little thing called staff. Staff can move and edit threads/posts. That's about it. Regular members can not do that. Live with it. You do not have to be staff to be an active participant of this board. You do not have to be staff to give ideas, to have things changed...to do all that fun stuff, like make banners for the board...Staff is NOT any better than anyone else. Sure, there has been issues, but again, that is the purpose of this announcement. To get these issues worked out. To reiterate, staff can edit and move threads. That's pretty much it. Sure, there are differences among staff such as where you can edit threads, and then there's the ban feature...but who cares if you can't move threads? Tell me, please. Why is it really so important? As for the ban feature...Let's all work to get to a point where that thing can just sit there and collect dust, shall we? I know...I may sound like I shouldn't be talking on this topic...people are allowed to think "That's easy for you to say...you're on staff." But seriously? In all the past 9 months that I've been on Insect's boards, I was not always staff. However, I was always treated the same way I am now. People show me respect and when I have something to say, I am listened to. Staff or not. So yes, all of this IS easy for me to say, on staff and off staff.
Third...People coming and going from this place, and others that follow...when there is a problem and people decide to leave, if all possibilities of solving the issue have been worn out, then there's nothing we can do about your deciding to leave. However, those of you who follow them just to be spiteful? C'mon people! Knock it off! If you want to leave, then leave. As much as we don't want our members to leave...hey, crap happens. But don't go just to be spiteful. If you enjoy it here, then why do you have to leave just because someone else does?
Also...Goodbye threads...I really haven't seen many that had polite and legitimate intentions. People may grow out of this place and just want to leave. We'll be sad, and that is a legitimate reason for a thread. When you're taking a bit of a "vacation", that is a legitimate reason for a thread. When you are returning after the "vacation", welcome back! Post a thread to let us know how the hell you have been doing. However, for as long as I am a mod of general, if I ever see a "goodbye" thread with malicious intent, the thread will be closed and trashed immediately. I am personally growing tired of seeing that and that is something that bothers the hell outta me.
Next...when something DOES come up. If someone is being disrespectful, or there is something you do not like about this place, anything...if there is anything at all that you do not see fit...or hell, even if it is something positive...talk to us! If someone is being an ass, don't be one back. Let one of us know. For christsakes, it's a message board! There is no reason why someone HAS to retaliate when someone is acting disrespectful.
I know, I know, I've heard many times, "But I did talk, and nothing was fixed!" Well...one, dun matter how angry you are. Coming to us in a fit, saying you'll leave if **insert issue here** or being disrespectful...that is not going to get you what you want. You have to be calm and respectful. And for those who have gone to someone respectfully like that but the problem still wasn't resolved...we have lives outside this board as well...and, I know a personal quirk of mine is that I get scatterbrained and forget a lot of things...so...just remind us, "Hey! I'm here...yeah, you know, the one who had a problem but you forgot all about?" Of course you should still be respectful, but...help us help you.
Now...if you've read this far, you're almost done. After posting this announcement, I expect to see LOTS of PMs, guys. The atmosphere of this board kinda sucks lately, so obviously there are still some issues. Tell me about them! I'll fix them! I am always willing to listen to you guys. Please, PM me when there is something wrong...but I also like to see the good things too. Let me know that you're happy with something here as well as being unhappy with it. Not just me, but everyone here is willing to help and hear you out, be it good, bad, or a little bit of both. For all you old members, you guys should remember what MoD felt like...let's try to get that back please?
Thank you all for taking the time to read and please adhere to my suggestions.
-Insectduel
This is going to be pretty long people, so please, listen up and read everything carefully.
There are just a few things here that need to be pointed out. Not all of these things may be going on at this second, but they have come and gone repeatedly, so I just want to get this all put out there so that things may be solved once and for all.
This place is supposed to be a place where we all post and have fun! However, there have been many times when that was not the case. I've been noticing trends in being extremely disrespectful to one another off and on here, and it has to stop. Right now. We can't have fun without respect. I am not going to mention any names. If some of the situations brought up in this announcement pertain to you, do not take any offense. This announcement isn't meant to piss people off. Our intentions are to get these things out there and settled once and for all so this place can be as fun as it used to be again.
First and formost. You do not, I repeat, do not have to like every single member here. That's just life. You are going to dislike some, like some, and then there will be those that are in between. However, like it or not, you may have to interact with these people you do not like. That is where respect comes in. If you want to argue, take it somewhere else. No more arguing with other members in the threads. Period. No more nasty sarcastic remarks, no more baiting one another or aggitating...there are PMs and other online messengers for that, if you really like fighting so much. Otherwise, not here on the board.
Secondly...and this is something that I actually haven't seen in a while, but again, it is something that has happened, stopped, and then happened again. Yes, the touchy subject of this little thing called staff. Staff can move and edit threads/posts. That's about it. Regular members can not do that. Live with it. You do not have to be staff to be an active participant of this board. You do not have to be staff to give ideas, to have things changed...to do all that fun stuff, like make banners for the board...Staff is NOT any better than anyone else. Sure, there has been issues, but again, that is the purpose of this announcement. To get these issues worked out. To reiterate, staff can edit and move threads. That's pretty much it. Sure, there are differences among staff such as where you can edit threads, and then there's the ban feature...but who cares if you can't move threads? Tell me, please. Why is it really so important? As for the ban feature...Let's all work to get to a point where that thing can just sit there and collect dust, shall we? I know...I may sound like I shouldn't be talking on this topic...people are allowed to think "That's easy for you to say...you're on staff." But seriously? In all the past 9 months that I've been on Insect's boards, I was not always staff. However, I was always treated the same way I am now. People show me respect and when I have something to say, I am listened to. Staff or not. So yes, all of this IS easy for me to say, on staff and off staff.
Third...People coming and going from this place, and others that follow...when there is a problem and people decide to leave, if all possibilities of solving the issue have been worn out, then there's nothing we can do about your deciding to leave. However, those of you who follow them just to be spiteful? C'mon people! Knock it off! If you want to leave, then leave. As much as we don't want our members to leave...hey, crap happens. But don't go just to be spiteful. If you enjoy it here, then why do you have to leave just because someone else does?
Also...Goodbye threads...I really haven't seen many that had polite and legitimate intentions. People may grow out of this place and just want to leave. We'll be sad, and that is a legitimate reason for a thread. When you're taking a bit of a "vacation", that is a legitimate reason for a thread. When you are returning after the "vacation", welcome back! Post a thread to let us know how the hell you have been doing. However, for as long as I am a mod of general, if I ever see a "goodbye" thread with malicious intent, the thread will be closed and trashed immediately. I am personally growing tired of seeing that and that is something that bothers the hell outta me.
Next...when something DOES come up. If someone is being disrespectful, or there is something you do not like about this place, anything...if there is anything at all that you do not see fit...or hell, even if it is something positive...talk to us! If someone is being an ass, don't be one back. Let one of us know. For christsakes, it's a message board! There is no reason why someone HAS to retaliate when someone is acting disrespectful.
I know, I know, I've heard many times, "But I did talk, and nothing was fixed!" Well...one, dun matter how angry you are. Coming to us in a fit, saying you'll leave if **insert issue here** or being disrespectful...that is not going to get you what you want. You have to be calm and respectful. And for those who have gone to someone respectfully like that but the problem still wasn't resolved...we have lives outside this board as well...and, I know a personal quirk of mine is that I get scatterbrained and forget a lot of things...so...just remind us, "Hey! I'm here...yeah, you know, the one who had a problem but you forgot all about?" Of course you should still be respectful, but...help us help you.
Now...if you've read this far, you're almost done. After posting this announcement, I expect to see LOTS of PMs, guys. The atmosphere of this board kinda sucks lately, so obviously there are still some issues. Tell me about them! I'll fix them! I am always willing to listen to you guys. Please, PM me when there is something wrong...but I also like to see the good things too. Let me know that you're happy with something here as well as being unhappy with it. Not just me, but everyone here is willing to help and hear you out, be it good, bad, or a little bit of both. For all you old members, you guys should remember what MoD felt like...let's try to get that back please?
Thank you all for taking the time to read and please adhere to my suggestions.
-Insectduel