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TeamCasey · 05-22-2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TeamBoone

Are ORG people allowed to chat (mingle) during the game or are they forced to use only the game thread?

Everyone can chat.

WMR · 05-22-2007, 09:13 AM

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Caveman Techie · 05-22-2007, 10:41 AM

Well I still don't understand the purpose of removing a game thread. What does it hurt to allow the SunDeck to have a game thread? Is it bandwith? If you don't want to allow the riff raff in to the offical game thread then fine. But I still don't see why you would stop a game thread from being created in the Sun Deck.

I also don't understand the "no ORG can post in the Sundeck" rule. Because after a while of getting to know everyone on the Sundeck and creating relationships and not knowing a thing about the posters in the ORG, if you offered an ORG promotion to me, I'd tell you "thanks, but no thanks" and maybe thats what you guys are going for I don't know.

I really hope you reconsider SOME of these changes you have instituted, because there are alot of smart and entertaining posters that I would hate not being able to interact with anymore.

Ltlabner · 05-22-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by redlegz

I also don't understand the "no ORG can post in the Sundeck" rule. Because after a while of getting to know everyone on the Sundeck and creating relationships and not knowing a thing about the posters in the ORG, if you offered an ORG promotion to me, I'd tell you "thanks, but no thanks" and maybe thats what you guys are going for I don't know. .

Don't forget that everybody is allowed to post on the minor league forum and off topic forums. Also, everybody is also allowed in the chat room during the games. I know not everybody likes chat, but it is an excellent way to meet and discuss the game with various folks. So there are a couple of avenues for interaction. Lastly, you are able to read the ORG forum.

Hope I'm not stepping on the mods toes by throwing this out there, however, we can all interact in various places on RZ.

Sea Ray · 05-22-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseph

Additionally it's not likely you'll know you are being voted on, so worrying about how long it will take or who votes is fruitless.

Are non ORG members blocked from viewing the Future forum?

Red Leader · 05-22-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Ray

Are non ORG members blocked from viewing the Future forum?

Yes. Obviously.

RichRed · 05-22-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss-Hog

Agreed. I know RichRed wasn't on the initial list, but I'll be the first to admit that he's a very good poster and attitudes like this one are the kind that I like to see.

It just occurred to me, I got demoted because I wouldn't wear the Hello Kitty backpack.

Rats!

Mutaman · 05-22-2007, 02:55 PM

Does this mean we can go back to having religious and political discussions here? The peanut gallery just ain't the same.

paintmered · 05-22-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutaman

Does this mean we can go back to having religious and political discussions here? The peanut gallery just ain't the same.

No.

MrsHammer · 05-22-2007, 05:40 PM

I understand that the creators/moderators of this board have the right to run the board in any way they see fit, but it all does seem very high school-ish to me. This is the type of structure I would expect in a girls high school gossip board. Or maybe I should say the 'old gentleman's club' feel (are us girls still allowed in?....insert sarcasm here).

I'll still continue to read and post my occassional quip as it really doesn't matter to me which forum I can post in, but I do think the whole 'you must prove yourself worthy of socializing with the chosen ones' thing is rather immature.

It makes more sense to me to have one moderated forum in which anyone can submit a post, but then the post will not appear until a moderator reviews it and deems it acceptable. This is still somewhat subjective of course, but at least all topics are grouped in the same forum, which alleviates the problem of multiple threads in different forums pertaining to the same topic, and also allows everyone the opportunity to converse with all other members equally. Many other forums utilize this format and seem to run smoothly.

Razor Shines · 05-22-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsHammer

It makes more sense to me to have one moderated forum in which anyone can submit a post, but then the post will not appear until a moderator reviews it and deems it acceptable. This is still somewhat subjective of course, but at least all topics are grouped in the same forum, which alleviates the problem of multiple threads in different forums pertaining to the same topic, and also allows everyone the opportunity to converse with all other members equally. Many other forums utilize this format and seem to run smoothly.

I have no idea of how to run a message board, but that seems like it would be an awful lot of work with # of posts this website gets. Maybe I'm wrong though.

MrsHammer · 05-22-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor Shines

I have no idea of how to run a message board, but that seems like it would be an awful lot of work with # of posts this website gets. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Yes, I would agree that you are probably correct. But there are hundreds, if not thousands of message boards out there that use that method.

Boss-Hog · 05-22-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor Shines

I have no idea of how to run a message board, but that seems like it would be an awful lot of work with # of posts this website gets. Maybe I'm wrong though.

Yes, that's an option with the system we use, but with a site this size, it would be a logitical nightmare for those that have to review every single post. Plus, I don't particularly like the idea of a select few deciding which individual posts are, or aren't, good ones.

paintmered · 05-22-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsHammer

Yes, I would agree that you are probably correct. But there are hundreds, if not thousands of message boards out there that use that method.

If you want to pay me for the trouble, then I'm all for it. That engineering degree won't make me cheap though.

We do this on a strictly volunteer basis and receive nothing in return.

texasdave · 05-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Here is a suggestion. I think it has merit but who knows. Why not have a mod-for-a-week program? Let the people who are new, but not too new, get a chance to see how the other half lives. Maybe if everyone at some point in their Redszone life gets to experience the headaches and sleep deprivation that go along with being a mod there will be less griping? Maybe that is not possibly logistically. I don't know. If that is a dumb suggestion then just know that my evil twin sometimes trolls this board. =)~

05-22-2007, 10:41 AM	#138
Caveman Techie Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 820	Re: Site Feedback/Questions Well I still don't understand the purpose of removing a game thread. What does it hurt to allow the SunDeck to have a game thread? Is it bandwith? If you don't want to allow the riff raff in to the offical game thread then fine. But I still don't see why you would stop a game thread from being created in the Sun Deck. I also don't understand the "no ORG can post in the Sundeck" rule. Because after a while of getting to know everyone on the Sundeck and creating relationships and not knowing a thing about the posters in the ORG, if you offered an ORG promotion to me, I'd tell you "thanks, but no thanks" and maybe thats what you guys are going for I don't know. I really hope you reconsider SOME of these changes you have instituted, because there are alot of smart and entertaining posters that I would hate not being able to interact with anymore. Last edited by Caveman Techie; 05-22-2007 at 10:41 AM. Reason: grammar chekc :)

05-22-2007, 02:55 PM	#143
Mutaman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,884	Re: Site Feedback/Questions Does this mean we can go back to having religious and political discussions here? The peanut gallery just ain't the same.

05-22-2007, 05:40 PM	#145
MrsHammer Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 99	Re: Site Feedback/Questions I understand that the creators/moderators of this board have the right to run the board in any way they see fit, but it all does seem very high school-ish to me. This is the type of structure I would expect in a girls high school gossip board. Or maybe I should say the 'old gentleman's club' feel (are us girls still allowed in?....insert sarcasm here). I'll still continue to read and post my occassional quip as it really doesn't matter to me which forum I can post in, but I do think the whole 'you must prove yourself worthy of socializing with the chosen ones' thing is rather immature. It makes more sense to me to have one moderated forum in which anyone can submit a post, but then the post will not appear until a moderator reviews it and deems it acceptable. This is still somewhat subjective of course, but at least all topics are grouped in the same forum, which alleviates the problem of multiple threads in different forums pertaining to the same topic, and also allows everyone the opportunity to converse with all other members equally. Many other forums utilize this format and seem to run smoothly.

05-22-2007, 07:22 PM	#150
texasdave Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,530	Re: Site Feedback/Questions Here is a suggestion. I think it has merit but who knows. Why not have a mod-for-a-week program? Let the people who are new, but not too new, get a chance to see how the other half lives. Maybe if everyone at some point in their Redszone life gets to experience the headaches and sleep deprivation that go along with being a mod there will be less griping? Maybe that is not possibly logistically. I don't know. If that is a dumb suggestion then just know that my evil twin sometimes trolls this board. =)~ __________________ Let's hang a Championship Banner this year!!!!!

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