Are we too harsh?

[keyclone]

well, that would be stifling discussion if you did that...

[Khazrael]

It could also force them to read and come back creating a new post with a more useful question, rather then the generic ones that everyone is tired of seeing.

[Havelcek]

well, that would be stifling discussion if you did that...

Elitist Jerks takes an extremely harsh approach to moderation and I'd argue they have the best WoW forums on the internet hands down. The downside is that you need 24-7 active moderation, which is a whole different issue.

[glo]

I imagine alot of the people you see only post once or twice realize there is no magic multi-boxing addon or software to let them do it and go back to what they were doing. If you can't read a few stickies this isn't really the hobby for you.

[keyclone]

of course.. i would say about 90% of these types of questions are in the noobie area... no one says you have to lurk through that sub forum. just ignore it unless you have the patience and tolerance to interface with the noobies.

many times, this is such a new concept to them... and a bit intimidating... they find it very appealing that there is a forum with a group of friendly people willing to give them a hand.

don't get me wrong.. i've lost it a couple of times over the past year.. but i think, overall, i haven't been too bad.

(ducks from incoming)

[Tdog]

I imagine alot of the people you see only post once or twice realize there is no magic multi-boxing addon or software to let them do it and go back to what they were doing. If you can't read a few stickies this isn't really the hobby for you.

basically...you'll see alot of people looking for something like an add-on called "multi-boxing" and think they are just going to plug and play. When that actually isn't how it goes at all.

[Knytestorme]

well, that would be stifling discussion if you did that...

Elitist Jerks takes an extremely harsh approach to moderation and I'd argue they have the best WoW forums on the internet hands down. The downside is that you need 24-7 active moderation, which is a whole different issue.

I'd have argued that the FOH forums were until Blizzard stopped Furor from posting there. It was very similar to EJ but he wasn't afraid to lay into people for their stupidity first

[Tdog]

Alright let's all just agree to disagree and we can use this image as our official response to all the posters that clearly don't take the time to read the wiki or use the search button...



(Please do not actually use this pic for any responses to people asking questions. It was just a joke :P )

[Eteocles]

We're all adults and(/or) supposedly mature here, a few words ain't gonna break yer thick skin ;p Besides, that's part of the quote Fur, haven't you ever seen that movie? Shame on you :P

[Tdog]

I think we're trying to stear away from the use of profanity. At least I censor my posts. :P

I feel confident that i could single handedly deal with the hopeless noob problem, but the level of "harshness" may be innappropraite to many of the readers eyes, and our new member count would sharply drop off. :P

First off it was just a joke :P

Second off is this better for your virgin ears?