chillwinston8717 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Before anybody starts having a go at me, this topic is for discussion, it is not a suggestion. This has been rather relevant lately with all the flame wars going on in Gen Chat, and it is evident that quite a number of forumers seem to be determining the credibility of somebody by their join by date rather than the content of their post. Whilst it is obvious that there are many 07ers making posts that contribute nothing to this forum, that is not the case with all of us. Its also apparent that older members also seem to get away with doing things that 07ers would get warned/banned for, and making topics that would most probably be locked if an 07er created it. So, if we could please keep it friendly, I would like to hear some of your opinions on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauron Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Most members are "flamed" according to their post content not their join date. If you haven't noticed willgtavcs, californian and elijah, have no concept of basic english and are therefore torn a new asshole and will hopefully learn 2 stop typin lyk dis and include relevant content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Yeah, I agree with this idea. While we're at it, someone should make a hack that automatically makes certain member's posts less completely f*cking retarded. That, or you know, people could take the interwebs a bit less seriously, whatever is easiest. PяopagaиdaIиc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Brad| Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I could have joined in 2000 and then not posted till yesterday so a join date says nothing about the person...content is what matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Well post-count was removed in an attempt to bring flaming and like to a minimum but I think the join dates should remain as a bit of a sentiment to that member and their contribution. Edit: I suppose contribution is a bad way to phrase it, and I understand and would agree if the join dates were removed from the side-panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillwinston8717 Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Most members are "flamed" according to their post content not their join date. If you haven't noticed willgtavcs, californian and elijah, have no concept of basic english and are therefore torn a new asshole and will hopefully learn 2 stop typin lyk dis and include relevant content. You must remember that English is not every member's first language. And if you look in some of the recent topics, you will see a number of '07er' taunts and references, which if what you are saying is true, wouldn't be brought up in the first place. @ Hayden: So you are sayng that join date shows how much a member has contributed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algonquin Assassin Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 It's the same basic principle on any forum. Personally I think people cop it, for like Sauron. said, content in their posts. I don't know how much ground I can stand on, because I haven't been here that long myself, but I think that is the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 It's not like we have a flaming epidemic. It's just Widowmaker and Toga62 getting riled up at people who tell unfunny jokes, act like tools, or call them out. It's ironic because neither of them are capable of making funny jokes themselves. All in all, it makes for some interesting e-drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Medals are awarded to those who have made significant contributions and I feel that's the best and only way a person should be judged, however, people do use join dates as an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) "Dear GTAForums," part, II (shortly I suppose). The join dates have been a pretty critical part of the forums history over the years. Yes, there has been some criticism about bitching over join dates and jumping to conclusions, but they have been around since the beginning. It's a sort of joy as well, or distaste for others. Edited December 22, 2007 by Uno Carb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Take the interwebs a bit less seriously. Take the interwebs a bit less seriously Take the interwebs a bit less seriously This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofpeace Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 On a contrast to Sip's post, is it possible the Admins can shout at us in big letters at the top of the page for a little bit? Get the sh*t in order? Just a little thought, seems to work in Network Support. But yes, the Internet is really only a form of entertainment, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Yes, that person makes a good point, it's a pity very little seem to comprehend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Take the interwebs a bit less seriously. Take the interwebs a bit less seriously Take the interwebs a bit less seriously This ^ Heh, quite the contrary as I've seen you have your fair share of bitching on a number of topics, as well as the # of f-bombs you drop are as many as WidowMaker throws out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Heh, quite the contrary as I've seen you have your fair share of bitching on a number of topics, as well as the # of f-bombs you drop are as many as WidowMaker throws out. The term is hypocritical. Not to say that I'm enforcing this person's opinion, I'm merely correcting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Stop talking about me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Heh, quite the contrary as I've seen you have your fair share of bitching on a number of topics, as well as the # of f-bombs you drop are as many as WidowMaker throws out. The term is hypocritical. Not to say that I'm enforcing this person's opinion, I'm merely correcting them. Zip it, n00b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runey Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Internet. Serious Business. Anyway, every forum that I see has the person's join date displayed, but it is the content of one's posts that make all the difference, not the join date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Take the interwebs a bit less seriously. Take the interwebs a bit less seriously Take the interwebs a bit less seriously This ^ Heh, quite the contrary as I've seen you have your fair share of bitching on a number of topics, as well as the # of f-bombs you drop are as many as WidowMaker throws out. Take the interwebs a bit less seriously Get it yet? I can't make it any bigger, uno, just try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauron Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Heh, quite the contrary as I've seen you have your fair share of bitching on a number of topics, as well as the # of f-bombs you drop are as many as WidowMaker throws out. The term is hypocritical. Not to say that I'm enforcing this person's opinion, I'm merely correcting them. Thanks for your past 3 useless replies, Hayden Stasven is case in point as to why members are judged on post content. Even if he had joined in 02 we would still think he is a moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I don't think I take the interwebs seriously enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah. Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I don't think I take the interwebs seriously enough. You take it too seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runey Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Well, all the 07'ers can embrace one thing, is the fact that it is less than 10 days until 08'ers fall victim to jokes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I'd say this basically requires a lock here in a second. Everybody needs to go outside and enjoy the fresh air for a bit, or jerk off, or whatever the hell it is you do for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I don't think I take the interwebs seriously enough. You take it too seriously Don't worry. I don't take your posts seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Elijah is pretty temporary. He won't be here next week I bet. The n00bies come and go like FRUIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runey Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 He won't be here next week I bet. What a great Christmas present that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillwinston8717 Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 So...is anybody else going to put forward a valid idea to why join dates should/shouldn't be kept? Or are we all going to start paying out elijah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Stasven Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Has the Gen Chat ever been decent or have you always been paying out others for 'making it worse/crappy'? I've only been around since 2005 so I'm not really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I don't think the joining dates matter. The thing that matters is the intelligence of your post, and how you act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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