DIR Forums Take Two

[Quagmire]

Exactly!
How hard would it be to post DIR thread titles in blue or green, or a different script, so they'd be immediately recognizable as restricted?

We used that method for years and it only ever sort-of worked.

 

[Lyndon]

What about making it so every DIR thread has a brief explanation of DIRs as the first post, before the OP, is that technically feasible ??

 

[Revoltingest]

Here's a crazy idea: if you want to know what the rule's about you could, you know, read it.

Pictures would help.
Know anyone who could illustrate a comic book version?
A talking monkey seems a good idea.

Btw, to our effete snobs who don't know what a "comic book" is,
it's what you call a "graphic novel".

 

[Quagmire]

And humans need punishment!
Without arbitrary restrictive rules, how can it be done?

OK, so if you're left with a choice between "punishing" one member for posting what and where they aren't supposed to, or punishing everybody else in the DIR by ignoring their reports and just letting him, what would you do?

 

[Rival]

OK, so if you're left with a choice between "punishing" one member for posting what and where they aren't supposed to, or punishing everybody else in the DIR by ignoring their reports and just letting him, what would you do?

I believe Revolt was being sarcastic.

 

[Vinayaka]

I believe Revolt was being sarcastic.

Couldn't be. He's never sarcastic.

 

[Quagmire]

I believe Revolt was being sarcastic.

That's OK, I was being dense.

 

[Vinayaka]

That's OK, I was being dense.

What's the operative word there?

 

[Revoltingest]

OK, so if you're left with a choice between "punishing" one member for posting what and where they aren't supposed to, or punishing everybody else in the DIR by ignoring their reports and just letting him, what would you do?

You know I was joshing, eh?
But I've a serious answer.
I see 2 cases.....

1) Poster who continually violates the rules:
- Delete offending posts.
- Issue warning & points.

2) Poster who might've done so accidentally.
- Delete offending posts.
- Explain why.

 

[Revoltingest]

That's OK, I was being dense.

So am I.
Between the 2 of us, we can accomplish great things!

 

[Rival]

That's OK, I was being dense.

Can always count on a Brit to point out sarcasm

 

[Rival]

So 2 new members have joined and both have applied to every DIR.

They are clearly not getting the point.

Something needs to be done?

@Brent W @Quintessence @G-d @TheFlyingSpaghettiMonster @Visnu

 

[Quagmire]

Pictures would help.
Know anyone who could illustrate a comic book version?
A talking monkey seems a good idea.

Btw, to our effete snobs who don't know what a "comic book" is,
it's what you call a "graphic novel".

Or even better, a Dr. Seuss picture book! (I think it might be more in line with our audience).

DIR? DIR? Can I post in this DIR?

Depends on what beliefs you hold!​

,
Depends on what you say you are.​

 

[Quagmire]

You know I was joshing, eh?

Yeah, sorry.

But I've a serious answer.
I see 2 cases.....

1) Poster who continually violates the rules:
- Delete offending posts.
- Issue warning & points.

2) Poster who might've done so accidentally.
- Delete offending posts.
- Explain why.

That's exactly what we've been doing for the last year or two.

 

[Quagmire]

What's the operative word there?

Banana.

 

[Rival]

Banana.

I imagined this as a song after a troll has been disposed of...

BAN! NA NA NA NA BAN NA NA NA NA NA!

 

[Ekleipsis]

Here's a crazy idea: if you want to know what the rule's about you could, you know, read it.

Especially since, as you've already mentioned, we've sent you two personalized copies already.

well, since you have a problem with suggestions, I will be moving on

you can delete my account, thanks

 

[Lyndon]

well, since you have a problem with suggestions, I will be moving on

you can delete my account, thanks

So your position is either they let you post in DIRs you have no right to, or you quit the forum, with that attitude you're going to be leaving the forum, one way or the other IMHO!!

 

[columbus]

you can delete my account, thanks

I don't believe you are important enough for the staff to take the time.
Tom

 

[Quagmire]

well, since you have a problem with suggestions, I will be moving on

you can delete my account, thanks

Thank you.