Welcome to the New Off-Topic... What just happened?

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:24 pm

This may come as a shock to some, but you will see that the "old" Off-Topic area has been locked (but is still viewable) and replaced with the "new and moderated" Off-Topic area.

Please read the rules post carefully. I consider this an experimental and transitional phase of the Off-Topic area, and the direction that it takes very much relies on the quality of posting around here.

Old posts from the old section may be moved to the new section withing a a few days. I assume something like Wefight will be the first to move. Please be patient if you don't have access to your favourite threads for a little while, I wish to see how things move and work before doing too much more.

This is a blank slate, and it's here for you to fill. So as you're starting new topics, be very selective about the type of threads that you think will make for a rich, friendly, fun environment.

And don't bite the moderator(s). Remember, they are here to help, so that you can keep an Off-Topic area.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:47 am

I like biting moderators.

But seriously; I think this is a good idea Patrick, thanks!

MyNameIsKooky · Post by **MyNameIsKooky** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:52 am

This is revolutionary!

I like it. Moving old approved topics in and keep spammy topics out.

Technos72 · Post by **Technos72** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:53 am

Good idea.

I'm looking forward to see a less spammy area here

DEEMAN223344 · Post by **DEEMAN223344** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:59 am

[8:53:38 PM] KOOKY: U CANT EDIT UR POSTS IN NEW OFF TOPIC
[8:53:40 PM] KOOKY: *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*
[8:53:48 PM] Dlcs18: OH NO
[8:53:54 PM] KOOKY: WE ARE *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*
[8:53:58 PM] JakeTheRabbit: brb
[8:53:59 PM] KOOKY: RUN FOR THE HILLS
[8:54:10 PM] KOOKY: *sob sob*
[8:54:36 PM] Dlcs18: I really want to have a *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED* for christmas!

*duck! DUCK I MEANT DUCK BUT I COULDNT EDIT THE POST
[8:55:09 PM] KOOKY: lol
[8:55:19 PM] KOOKY: i think that's actually going to happen to someone... P:
[8:55:27 PM] KOOKY: like sometimes I type "*CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*" instead of "add"
[8:55:37 PM] Kyuu the Wolf: ikr
[8:55:46 PM] Dlcs18: You've been *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED*rolled!

*RICKROLLED I MEANT! DAMMIT I COULDNT EDIT THE POST RICKROLLED!
[8:56:07 PM] KOOKY: lol
[8:56:09 PM] KOOKY: who bets that eee will spam
[8:56:33 PM] Dlcs18: Snooping *CENSORED BE DEEMAN CUZ HE DOESNT WANT TO BANNED* usual I see.

*AS I MEANT AS NOT THAT THING
[8:56:40 PM] Dlcs18: anyway you get the point
[8:56:51 PM] Samuel Nichols: hey guys

[/censoring]
^this quote

MyNameIsKooky · Post by **MyNameIsKooky** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:59 am

Oh, and I just noticed you can't edit posts here. Perhaps you should fix that?

We don't want people making terrible typos that have different meanings than intended.

gameboy991 · Post by **gameboy991** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:08 am

At first, I was confused at why I couldn't post... then I was stunned when I realised that the sub-forum was locked... but now I think that it's a GREAT idea!

I just hope that this can last, experiment or not.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:08 am

On the other hand, Kooky; Perhaps it will make people read again, and think about it, before pressing the "submit" button.

boywhoflies · Post by **boywhoflies** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:16 am

Shoot, I use submit and then edit insted of preview.

Until I get the hang of it, sorry about that.

Anyway, great idea Patrick!Thais is gonna be great!

maxnick · Post by **maxnick** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:20 am

This will hopefully (and probably will be) be a big improvement, the only thing that could be improved is that editing would be nice. Other than that this looks awesome.

Also congratulations Qloof!

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:49 am

No editing at this point. There will be some topics that will be set up wrong (e.g. the first poll posted so far), but they can be locked/deleted/restarted. As Marinus said, I want people to take the extra time to think about their post before just firing off responses left/right/centre.

(Deeman, do you think your post makes any sense to most people? It certainly doesn't to me.)

Post by **billy bob** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:13 am

I have a question. Why is Stinky still a moderator?

StinkerSquad01 · Post by **StinkerSquad01** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:46 am

Oh this is very nice! Thank you!

Post by **Midnight Synergy** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:07 am

billy bob wrote:I have a question. Why is Stinky still a moderator?

Just for me to test stuff.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:06 pm

http://www.pcpuzzle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21618

Qloof wrote:Wefight's going to be coming back, don't worry. As a result, locked.

You like it, don't you?

Emerald141 · Post by **Emerald141** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:14 pm

Technos72 · Post by **Technos72** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:22 pm

When are there more moder8ors?

DEEMAN223344 · Post by **DEEMAN223344** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:32 pm

Midnight Synergy wrote:No editing at this point. There will be some topics that will be set up wrong (e.g. the first poll posted so far), but they can be locked/deleted/restarted. As Marinus said, I want people to take the extra time to think about their post before just firing off responses left/right/centre.

(Deeman, do you think your post makes any sense to most people? It certainly doesn't to me.)

1. What about the topics for games made by memebrs (Not forum games, but games such as Kooky's Game based on wefight and my own "Adventures Of dancing duck")? Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.
2. That was just a quote of a skype conversation where everyone was making fun of how you can't edit your posts.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:00 pm

Deeman wrote:Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.

Why? People who would like to read the topic can "watch" it so they get a notification email. Then they go directly to the newest posts, no matter if the title has changed or not.

Post by **tyteen4a03** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:16 pm

Marinus wrote:
Deeman wrote:Those games depend on updating the title to be accurate.
Why? People who would like to read the topic can "watch" it so they get a notification email. Then they go directly to the newest posts, no matter if the title has changed or not.

I don't like getting emails like this just to notify me that new posts have been made. I just check the titles and go on.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:21 pm

OK, but then: would you bother about if the topictitle has changed or not?

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:49 pm

Marinus wrote:http://www.pcpuzzle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21618

Qloof wrote:Wefight's going to be coming back, don't worry. As a result, locked.
You like it, don't you?

Huh?

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:51 pm

I mean, you enjoy your new job as a moderator, don't you?

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:53 pm

I enjoy being able to help, yeah. I wouldn't ever think of using it for something else intentionally.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:00 am

It's only a short time since this new subforum exists. But so far I think you do a good job.

boywhoflies · Post by **boywhoflies** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:21 am

What he said.You are great at it!

Technos72 · Post by **Technos72** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:19 pm

ok now I'm starting to dislike the off-topic section because we can't edit our posts. And it feels heavy for me.

Marinus · Post by **Marinus** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:23 pm

Did you already try the "preview" button, then read you post carefully until you're sure that it's OK, and then finally click the "submit" button?

DEEMAN223344 · Post by **DEEMAN223344** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:25 pm

Again, with updates and stuff it's common for people to edit the first post with updates or change their mind. They can't do that now.

Technos72 · Post by **Technos72** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:28 pm

DEEMAN223344 wrote:Again, with updates and stuff it's common for people to edit the first post with updates or change their mind. They can't do that now.

agreed