Moderation

[Deadlock]

Does this forum have mods? Seems to be that this place is getting a bunch of useless threads or threads in wrong forum. Just wondering if they exist and if they don't I would suggest recruiting some people.

[applesauce25r624]

I agree. Some threads just seem to have no point.

*shakefist*

[BulletDev]

*shakefist*

:) nice. I have to agree though. Maybe 2 more mods in addition to arn would be nice.

[NotYou]

lol
Rolando's been banned.

[rich_952000]

This thread belongs in lounge

End thread

[Mr. Charley]

This thread belongs in lounge

End thread

I disagree. The OP is providing feedback on the site and therefore here is fine. There is an increase in useless posts, spamming posts, and posts in incorrect threads. I do get the sense that things are slowly getting out of hand..

[arn]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn

[Rocketman919]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn

When you say ban do you mean a permanent ban from the site?

[Renare]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn


Thanks for updating us with this. I am excited to see some more moderation in action :)

[rich_952000]

That sounds very awesome arn, I have always appreciated you guys professionalism, and sometimes the sarcasm and joking too :-)

[arn]

When you say ban do you mean a permanent ban from the site?

depends on the severity of the offense.

but probably.

arn

[Deadlock]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn


Thanks for the update, glad to see things are getting done.

[wastedyuthe]

Arn, when I first came to these forums I went straight to the iPhone games section not knowing anything about the rules because there is nothing there telling us of them.
And if we close a thread or worse, ban somebody, they may not know why.
So I suggest a sticky should be put in all the sections, especially the iPhone and Touch games section, explaining the rules. This way there are no excuses. See what I mean?

[organerito]

Arn, when I first came to these forums I went straight to the iPhone games section not knowing anything about the rules because there is nothing there telling us of them.
And if we close a thread or worse, ban somebody, they may not know why.
So I suggest a sticky should be put in all the sections, especially the iPhone and Touch games section, explaining the rules. This way there are no excuses. See what I mean?

That would be a good idea.

[Mr. Charley]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn
Thanks for keeping us informed arn. I'm sure it will help

[Oma]

Now all of you people are dreaming of getting PM'ed by arn. ^^

[1337brian]

I love it! Thanks arn, we really need to have a couple of good deputies to help you out around here... This site keeps getting better and better...

[1337brian]

Now all of you people are dreaming of getting PM'ed by arn. ^^

LoL, you got that right! :)

[Wegmans]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn

This makes me so happy, I agree with every one of those bulletpoints

[brewstermax]

Hey Guys,

Moderators are coming. Some have been invited already. Do not apply to be a moderator, we pick you.

Things have gotten a bit out of control. A few rules to help keep the forums tidy. Violating most of these will result in a ban:

- No asking for promo codes unsolicited
- Keep threads on topic
- Fake release threads will result in a ban
- Do not spam your blog or review site.
- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

arn

I agree with all of them except the 2nd one. To an extent. Maybe not let a topic about Rolando go to other platformers, but instead allow something informative to drift to questions and deeper conversation. But the others make great sense, and then some.

[brewstermax]

Now all of you people are dreaming of getting PM'ed by arn. ^^

Yes, yes I am, but at the same time, I like being a regular member, but just like the military, when duty calls.

[Mr. Charley]

Yes, yes I am, but at the same time, I like being a regular member, but just like the military, when duty calls.

Well said!! LOL

[wastedyuthe]

I agree with all of them except the 2nd one. To an extent. Maybe not let a topic about Rolando go to other platformers, but instead allow something informative to drift to questions and deeper conversation. But the others make great sense, and then some.

I agree, and also I like it when a bit of humour is injected into a thread, so long as it doesn't take it over- ie the topic gets back on track after a few posts.

[Chiller ONE]

I agree, and also I like it when a bit of humour is injected into a thread, so long as it doesn't take it over- ie the topic gets back on track after a few posts.

I totally agree with you guys.

[tkphotograph]

I think of myself like someone who enjoys walking on the beach with other people. I loveeeeee android and enjoy participating in sports such badminton and beach volleyball. I'm a loveable guy who would probably like to meet you! Just hit me to chat or anything!

Now talk about off topic...:confused:

[wastedyuthe]

Now talk about off topic...:confused:

Ok. I'm reporting you. I DID NOT SAY THAT. I am requesting Arn ban you immediately.

[brewstermax]

You take away the drifting off topic, and well everybody will leave. These forums are both fun and informational, so you'd just take out the fun, and the avg. 200 people online will go downhill to about 50. Which may not be a bad thing.

That and making sure that the new mods don't let the power go to their head.

[rich_952000]

Hey Arn, I'd like to see wastedyuthe as a mod. If he wanted to. He already has proven his objectiveness and is fair to everyone.

[wastedyuthe]

Thank you Rich, that's very kind of you to say so.

[rich_952000]

There are too many hotheads here lately(myself included) and just yesterday yuthe was involved in diffusing an overextended character asassination. By the way yuthe we did finally stop and I issued a public apology to him and things were finally squashed.

[brewstermax]

Well I'm pretty sure that Wastedyuthe also has the most posts of anybody on the forum, so that is a credential in his favor.

[tkphotograph]

Well I'm pretty sure that Wastedyuthe also has the most posts of anybody on the forum, so that is a credential in his favor.

In no way whatsoever should post numbers reflect on the picking of a moderator.

[Rocketman919]

In no way whatsoever should post numbers reflect on the picking of a moderator.

Yes but the majority if not all of wastedyuthes posts are relevant to the thread, something you obviously dont understand.

[Sainter]

Hey arn, will these bans include stuff that has already happened? Or after the mods have been inducted?

[Chiller ONE]

Hey Arn, I'd like to see wastedyuthe as a mod. If he wanted to. He already has proven his objectiveness and is fair to everyone.

I second that!
Now I just wish he would update his blog.:rolleyes:;):D

[rich_952000]

Mod (correction) edng. See I do butcher the English language.

[brewstermax]

I actually lurked the day this website came out because of macrumors. I signed up later.

Maybe. I don't know anything about it, but still there needs to be about 10 mods to patrol these forums and lock all these threads.

[Oma]

Why lock all these threads?
Look, this forum is so cool,
and going offtopic is just a part of this forum.
I don't like forums with all their fancy rules,
(ok, rules are necessairy, but...)

Just, don't make the feeling of the forum go away please :)

But I'm sure arn will think about this right... arn? ^^

[rootbeersoup]

- You have to be 13 years or older to participate in these forums

Interestingly enough, this is the law

[istopmotion]

I second that!
Now I just wish he would update his blog.:rolleyes:;):D

I agree too. I think wastedyuthe would make a great mod. I think he's definitely more mature than most people on TA and like someone said, he's fair to everyone.

:)

[wastedyuthe]

I agree too. I think wastedyuthe would make a great mod. I think he's definitely more mature than most people on TA and like someone said, he's fair to everyone.

:)

Ah man! You guys are making me blush :o

Honestly, it makes my day when I hear people say nice things like this.
Thanks very much :)

[wastedyuthe]

In no way whatsoever should post numbers reflect on the picking of a moderator.

Before this guy got banned, this quote from him is the only post I actually agree with. A member could have 2000 posts, but if they are all worthless comments about nothing, then their amount of posts shouldn't be taken into consideration.