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Hi guys.
After an extensive read of your forum, I've come to the conclusion that it's best that you have an OT where you can express yourselves (as you used to), without need to create other OT threads outside the Druid world on this forum.
Anyway, I've seen that due to lack of judgement on what to post by some members, Garbad had cut out the OT thread on the Druid Forum. What I propose is, let's give it another last try.
By having this thread, what I propose to you people is to commit not to do OTHER OT threads on this forum, leaving this thread to your OT posts. Also, other guidelines should be followed:
No profanity; no swearing, no going around the word filter, no usage of words that turn into stars -> *******
OT doesn't mean spam, so no spamming
No discussion of using hacks and illegal software of any kind. That includes also Kazaa and other downloading programs
All forum rules (http://www.rpgforums.net/rules) apply
You may ask yourselves why I am doing this, since I am no Druid mod, and no druid player at all. The reason is, I'd like to have the rights of the Druid forum kept. You've earned a long time ago the right to have your own OT and you have the will to use it, so that's why I'm creating this. The other option was just to cut out any OT until another Druid mod filled the place.
The European Trade Forum is a busy one, but in case you need something urgent done here, I can help if a PM is sent to me.
Garbad, if you need/wish something done that was reported to you, feel free to forward it to me.
Should this thread degrade into something that shouldn't be shown in these forums, it will be (much to my sorrow and probably to the Druids sorrow too) deleted, and then there will be no OT thread anymore. Furthermore, any attempt to make OT threads on the Druid forum outside this thread will be deleted, so take care of this one :)
I hope you guys will see me as a helper and not as a chastenizer; that is not my intention.
Ash Housewares
06-09-2004, 13:40
By having this thread, what I propose to you people is to commit not to do OTHER OT threads on this forum, leaving this thread to your OT posts
tell that to garbad, that dang ot spammin machine
hi frygia
If this is going to be the OT thread to end all (other) OT threads then we need a better title.
If this is going to be the OT thread to end all (other) OT threads then we need a better title.What would you suggest, Dimoak?
I've just used the name by which the OT thread seemed to be known around here.
Edit: I've added this: (use this thread if you're going to make an OT post), I hope that this makes it clearer for the non-initiated :scratch:
Hi Ash :howdy:
corax: my pleasure :)
thanks alot frygia. this is really generous of you, re-opening and stickying a new OT thread. now we just need to wait for Ash to turn up and fil it with his highly informative drivle
thanks frygia :thumbsup:
thanks alot frygia. this is really generous of you, re-opening and stickying a new OT thread. now we just need to wait for Ash to turn up and fil it with his highly informative drivle
thanks frygia :thumbsup:
Ash will never find this thread. :D
*sadness*
The Necros are supposed to be only ones with a stickied OT thread :hanky:
Well, anywho, what kind of loafy are some of you guys planning for this non-working day (Yet I still have to work)
~Kbob
Forcefeedback
06-09-2004, 17:06
Ash will never find this thread. :D
Well I had trouble finding this thread too, who would have thought a OT thread in the druid forum needs stickying. :surprise:
I think the first of the guidelines might discourage some people from posting in a relaxed manner, I at least will have to watch my spelling extra carefully from now on when posting here.
*sigh*
It already takes me ages to make a post, I guess this won't improve my speed for the better... :creep:
Dimoak - was meaning to ask you this a long time. The picture of your avatar, You changed the eyes in the picture right?
Well I had trouble finding this thread too, who would have thought a OT thread in the druid forum needs stickying. :surprise:
I think the first of the guidelines might discourage some people from posting in a relaxed manner, I at least will have to watch my spelling extra carefully from now on when posting here.
*sigh*
It already takes me ages to make a post, I guess this won't improve my speed for the better... :creep:
Just type english alot. English isn't my native language either , but since I use it really alot on the internet it's really easy to use.
Garbad_the_Weak
06-09-2004, 18:22
What ever happened to the NGAC? I want to join -_-
Garbad
I don't know a stickied OT thread not something we are use to.....I guess times are a changing.
I was told by Garbad that some traditions exist on the Druid OT thread, as follows:
- The thread goes up to 1000 posts and gets deleted;
- The thread is not stickied;
- The thread doesn't have a fix name, but its name is decided by the forum regulars when the number of posts is near 1000, and one of the forum regulars makes the next.
About this I have the following to say:
1) I would prefer it to be myself creating the threads (while I am helping here, it may be a long time) since it's important to have the guidelines on the first post, but if someone has anything against me creating the threads please tell me a good reason why not - we may find another solution.
2) Do you guys really prefer an unstickied thread for the OT? If you do, I'll unsticky it, adding the [OT] in the beginning of the name.
3) The thread will continue to go to 1000 posts and be then locked and deleted, and if someone chooses another name for it before it ends, I'll use whatever name is chosen.
I'll be waiting for your input on this ;)
Sounds more or less right it was locked at 1000 give or take a few but not deleted we usually let it fall into the abyss but leave it there to refer to....often in the first post of the new thread we link to the old one.
With the true art of OT, just a place needs to be furnished. The lavishness of thread titles, stickied or unstuck, and the likes should not really matter to a true wordsmith.
Then again, this is the druid forums and many couldn't function if there worlds were shattered.
~Kbob
Sounds more or less right it was locked at 1000 give or take a few but not deleted we usually let it fall into the abyss but leave it there to refer to....often in the first post of the new thread we link to the old one.That is perfect for me too, Beowulf. Unless the thread turns into a spamfest (some people think that OT threads are made to spam), there's nothing against locking it and pointing to it on the new thread. So, if no spam, no delete.
Just wondering, you stated that the ETF is very busy, and yet you are here quite a bit...
hmmm...
:drool: (dont hurt me :scared: )
~Kbob
I won't be, TheKbob ;) Today is an exception
Garbad_the_Weak
06-09-2004, 19:24
Ok, if you don't mind then I'll make the first thread. I never actually made one -_-
Generally the old OT threads had a rule post and introduction, I will include your intro and some more verbatim. If you want more, just let me know or edit it on your own.
Garbad
Lol I see Shaperla lurking too, this forum seems to be like honey to flies for mods... :cheesy:
~Kbob
Yup, what is most important is to let the first post include the guidelines. I'll leave it then to you guys to create the next one, when this one hits 1000.
Yup, what is most important is to let the first post include the guidelines. I'll leave it then to you guys to create the next one, when this one hits 1000.
BTW, you now posted in a druid OT thread, therefor you must continue till it is shut... and at proper 1000 too!
What could you suffer if you dont?
Well just ask Naliworld :uhhuh: and you will have herione like withdrawels too...
~Kbob
Garbad_the_Weak
06-09-2004, 19:57
O_O
Ok, I just made a new OT thread. I suggest you kill off this thread and all the other weak threads like the stop it thread and all.
Garbad
proudfoot
06-09-2004, 19:58
Whoa, hypoticated by the green...
Anyways, good stuff to get this regulated and all, and it seems like this could work out. I also advocate non-stickyness, lock-and-drop at 1000 (not delete), and a proper intro/rules post at the beginning of every thread.
Thanks for stopping by, frygia! You are now an honorary Druid, and will be remembered for some length of time, whether short or long I cannot say. Cheers!
memememe173
06-09-2004, 19:58
I take back anything good I said about NHL '04
The only way to have a continous series of season is through dynasty mode :rant:
proudfoot
06-09-2004, 20:05
Silly meemer, new OT thread...
Whoa, hypoticated by the green...
Anyways, good stuff to get this regulated and all, and it seems like this could work out. I also advocate non-stickyness, lock-and-drop at 1000 (not delete), and a proper intro/rules post at the beginning of every thread.
Thanks for stopping by, frygia! You are now an honorary Druid, and will be remembered for some length of time, whether short or long I cannot say. Cheers!Thanks proudfoot :) I'll let this one go though, seems that Garbad made more in the way you guys were used to.
This thread will be locked and the other one will continue then. I'll just add the 2nd post I did on the new thread and let it go.
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