reco: other forums ?

[Darelik]

what would be shown in the popup? the whole thread? or just a portion of the OP?

just a portion of it.

did a google image for 'forum preview mouseover'

[Frosty]

The thing is these are not 5 year olds visiting the site. They are usually around 20 years old. They should have enough common sense and intelligence to SEARCH and READ first. Perhaps even do a little troubleshooting themselves first.

This is an assumption on ages. I can tell you from personal experience, that this is an entire population/breed of people of all ages/race/sex...ect.
And no matter what you do, they will always be there.

the newbie area should be like being in town in UO. safe. step outside of town, into General or the other sections, and flames may happen.

I agree with this. There has to be a safe place for people to ask questions.
But also, I really hate to see this entire forum turn into a flame-fest when someone does something wrong/stupid.
If they repeatedly do it, that's another story.

[Frosty]

what would be shown in the popup? the whole thread? or just a portion of the OP?

just a portion of it.

did a google image for 'forum preview mouseover'

Not that I'm against this idea, but I really don't think our forums move so fast we can't keep up and need a quicker way to skim them all. :P

[keyclone]

I agree with this. There has to be a safe place for people to ask questions.
But also, I really hate to see this entire forum turn into a flame-fest when someone does something wrong/stupid.
If they repeatedly do it, that's another story.

flaming shouldn't happen even in general, as people can be adults about things without being asses (but, this is an assumption... that was proven wrong recently).

Ellay is a really nice guy and would like to see no flames on his forums.... hopefully, people can act accordingly.

[Wilbur]

I personally prefer heavily moderated 'boards, like Elitist Jerks.

Hell, I've been on that site for 8 months and have yet to post, mainly because I really have nothing to offer.

The signal-noise ratio there is the best I've seen, though. But it's not really light reading

QFT.

Elitest Jerk style of moderation is simply unbeatable for WoW communities. I have always been a big fan of it, and wanted it to be enforced here.

[keyclone]

Elitest Jerk style of moderation is simply unbeatable for WoW communities. I have always been a big fan of it, and wanted it to be enforced here.

you see... that's the problem. we take our cue from Ellay, not you, and his intention for the boards. his personality is not confrontational. he is not in-your-face and argumentative. he is a calm, easy going guy that wants to have a nice, friendly place where people can communicate their ideas, goals, accomplishments or whatever comes across their mind. they shouldn't feel threatened or hesitant for fear of some ass attacking them in a public forum just because that ass doesn't like the question. that is just uncool.

if you think you should belong to a community that behaves that way... then i suggest going to EJ and attempt to start trolling there.

[Svpernova09]

Elitest Jerk style of moderation is simply unbeatable for WoW communities. I have always been a big fan of it, and wanted it to be enforced here.

you see... that's the problem. we take our cue from Ellay, not you, and his intention for the boards. his personality is not confrontational. he is not in-your-face and argumentative. he is a calm, easy going guy that wants to have a nice, friendly place where people can communicate their ideas, goals, accomplishments or whatever comes across their mind. they shouldn't feel threatened or hesitant for fear of some ass attacking them in a public forum just because that ass doesn't like the question. that is just uncool.

if you think you should belong to a community that behaves that way... then i suggest going to EJ and attempt to start trolling there.

/agreed. This place is unique because we accept anyone, no matter what their skill level, and we're helpful as long as they're able to help themselves.

[Ughmahedhurtz]

I'm curious if anyone knows any WOW related forums that would be either not moderated or (better) moderated only for spam and illegal content but not for opinions, heated arguments, flames or even profanity ?

I have a question for you. Is this in relation to having seen other people get "censored" or you being censored?

[Moorea]

I'm curious if anyone knows any WOW related forums that would be either not moderated or (better) moderated only for spam and illegal content but not for opinions, heated arguments, flames or even profanity ?

I have a question for you. Is this in relation to having seen other people get "censored" or you being censored?

Both - why do you ask ?

Ps: I think EJ moderation would be a lot worse - it's pretty good here; just a bit over the top some fairly rare times; "almost" perfect.