So long...farewell...
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:43 pm
Auf wiedersehn good night (to political threads).
I even said in my damn post that it wasn't intended to be an argumentative, verbose tirade.
Yet...it turned out to be one.
Boy was I naive thinking that it wouldn't.
Admins...you made the right desicion.
I even said in my damn post that it wasn't intended to be an argumentative, verbose tirade.
Yet...it turned out to be one.
Boy was I naive thinking that it wouldn't.
Admins...you made the right desicion.
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:45 pm
whatever this means, I don't know..
But see ya!!
But see ya!!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:49 pm
Originally posted by Tommy Boy
whatever this means, I don't know..
But see ya!!
What it means is that we all blew our chance to make civil political discussion. They gave us several warnings and chances, yet we ignored. So they pulled the plug on political threads.
For all those thinking that it was my farewell...sorry but you're outta luck.
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:50 pm
No offense but in the discussions we've had here I can't say I've seen any real flamage or bad blood.
just my 2 cents.
just my 2 cents.
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:54 pm
I hope I wasn't considered among the flamers or with other bad behavior. I don't think I was, but you can never be sure. Oh well, back to my usual hilarious (IMO) posts!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:57 pm
Originally posted by -HaVoC-
No offense but in the discussions we've had here I can't say I've seen any real flamage or bad blood.
just my 2 cents.
None taken!
I've seen flamage on other forums that makes tango's flames look like a smurfs lunchbox!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:57 pm
YAY!!! The smoking room is now free from the evil tyranny of the political rant thread!!! YAYAYAY!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:07 pm
It was time. ECGN simply isint the place for such discussions.
Sure, this is the 'Smokin' Room... however, most of those threads were far beyond 'smokin.'
Our defination of 'flaming' is probably a lot different than other forums. I've been to many forums where its common to call someone a deregatory name. Not here.
To sum up, let me post an example.
Nearly 2 years ago, when OC48 and ECGN were seperate, I completely enjoyed ECGN forums! It was a very tight knit community, full of mature posters. We had one hell of a time in the forums, and on IRC. It was an absolute blast.
When ECGN and OC48 merged, I was scared. The OC48 forums were huge! The community was a lot different. However, the friendly atmosphere quickly eased my fears, and I felt I could fit in here. Sure, there were diffrences, but it was still great times. Back then, the forums were not like they are today. I actually enjoyed the forums. I read them many times a day, and had a great time.
Then, I started to notice a trend. People "debating" over certain things. At first, I ignored it.
The forums were changing. No longer was the forum a happy-go-lucky home away from home. "Debate" and political "discussions" took over. After closing a few of them, I left the forums.
I rarely visit now. It certinely isin't what it used to be. I'm actually afraid to read the forums someitmes, for fear another "political" thread has taken over. It's quite depressing.
After discussing it with Jon, we decided its best to put an end to this. ECGN is, simply put, a business. These forums should be used for general chatter, game discussion, etc. Many other forums on the 'net have established themselves to be good political discussions, and we think its best for you to take your "discussions" elsewhere.
That being said, this will be the only thread discussing these new policies. There is no need to create another forum, as we simply don't have the time to moderate such a war.
Most political threads will be closed. Most religious threads will be closed. Please folks, take them elsewhere.
Sure, this is the 'Smokin' Room... however, most of those threads were far beyond 'smokin.'
Our defination of 'flaming' is probably a lot different than other forums. I've been to many forums where its common to call someone a deregatory name. Not here.
To sum up, let me post an example.
Nearly 2 years ago, when OC48 and ECGN were seperate, I completely enjoyed ECGN forums! It was a very tight knit community, full of mature posters. We had one hell of a time in the forums, and on IRC. It was an absolute blast.
When ECGN and OC48 merged, I was scared. The OC48 forums were huge! The community was a lot different. However, the friendly atmosphere quickly eased my fears, and I felt I could fit in here. Sure, there were diffrences, but it was still great times. Back then, the forums were not like they are today. I actually enjoyed the forums. I read them many times a day, and had a great time.
Then, I started to notice a trend. People "debating" over certain things. At first, I ignored it.
The forums were changing. No longer was the forum a happy-go-lucky home away from home. "Debate" and political "discussions" took over. After closing a few of them, I left the forums.
I rarely visit now. It certinely isin't what it used to be. I'm actually afraid to read the forums someitmes, for fear another "political" thread has taken over. It's quite depressing.
After discussing it with Jon, we decided its best to put an end to this. ECGN is, simply put, a business. These forums should be used for general chatter, game discussion, etc. Many other forums on the 'net have established themselves to be good political discussions, and we think its best for you to take your "discussions" elsewhere.
That being said, this will be the only thread discussing these new policies. There is no need to create another forum, as we simply don't have the time to moderate such a war.
Most political threads will be closed. Most religious threads will be closed. Please folks, take them elsewhere.
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:14 pm
The political thread is dead! All hail SPAM!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:15 pm
http://www.misfitgaming.com
It's always happy and go lucky...maybe too much!
Since these new rules are enforced, maybe ecgn will make a 180 and be like it used to be!
It's always happy and go lucky...maybe too much!
Since these new rules are enforced, maybe ecgn will make a 180 and be like it used to be!
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:19 pm
so... what's everybody think of the war in Iraq?
only kidding.. i dont mean to make light of the war in iraq so no offense to anybody.. i'm with ryan on that one.. forums are places to chat about anything and everything, with only one thing in mind: fun!
my 2 cents are free tonight i'm a posting whore!
edit: right.. that would be a posting whore, not whote.. damn split keyboard
only kidding.. i dont mean to make light of the war in iraq so no offense to anybody.. i'm with ryan on that one.. forums are places to chat about anything and everything, with only one thing in mind: fun!
my 2 cents are free tonight
i'm a posting whore!
edit: right.. that would be a posting whore, not whote.. damn split keyboard
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:22 pm
Originally posted by Nate
so... what's everybody think of the war in Iraq?
only kidding.. i dont mean to make light of the war in iraq so no offense to anybody.. i'm with ryan on that one.. forums are places to chat about anything and everything, with only one thing in mind: fun!
my 2 cents are free tonight
edit: right.. that would be a posting whore, not whote.. damn split keyboard
Ah yes, the 28 post "post whore". You've much to learn. *cough* Buliwyf *cough*
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:23 pm
If Nate had his way, he'd have 7654654 posts.. gotta love admin abuse 
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:24 pm
You must not have known me before the OC48/ECGN merger..
I was the edit-the-database-so-i-have-13,000-posts King
I was the edit-the-database-so-i-have-13,000-posts King
Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:26 pm
Originally posted by Nate
You must not have known me before the OC48/ECGN merger..
I was the edit-the-database-so-i-have-13,000-posts King
We both joined this forum on the same month and year...
Compare the post count...
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