Saggy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Now, I know I bitch about a lot of quirky sh*t that doesn't bug anyone else, so I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt here and not just assume that Tech & PC Chat is littered with irrelevant topics that should be in another forum, but rather ask, does anyone else think this is a bit out-of-hand? http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?act=Sea...topics&hl=&st=0 I can admit that a lot of the posts in there have somewhat of a tech. basis to them, such as questions about HDMI cords, NAT on the PS3, linux on the ps3, hell one guy even water-cooled his Xbox which was kind of neat. But it seems like there's at least like three or four idiots a day that post something like, "Hey, quick question," or, "Hey, please help," and then ask some insanely trivial question regarding their ps3 or xbox that has probably been answered in the official topics for each console or in the one of many other ps3/xbox question threads. At first I was under the impression that there was no official xbox/ps3 thread and still wondered why they weren't moved to gaming chat, but come on, I don't mean to be critical, ungrateful, or in any other way trying to ruffle the feathers of the staff, but doesn't anyone think there should be a slight amount of moderation on this? I think it's very possible that no one does, but just in case I'm the only one that cares and it just hasn't become evident yet. I suppose I'm simply bitching about something no one else gives a sh*t about again, but seriously, all this xbox and ps3 crap is diluting the Tech & PC Chat area of any stimulating or interesting threads. Well, I suppose that's exaggerating it a little bit, but I'm going to pull my hair out the next time I get suckered into entering a topic that says "Help" in the most vague fashion ever because I like to help. I can't help but feel like they're intentionally suckering me into reading about their stupid xbox or ps3. PS I chose this in lieu of the report system because I didn't want to clog it with who knows how many posts ( and I'm almost positive you didn't want me to either ). Consider this a report on a series of posts. Edited April 24, 2008 by SagaciousKJB Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeshyft Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I suppose there could be a 'Console Corner', or something to that effect. With the amount of idiotic wankery afoot lately in regards to consoles, it might not be a bad idea. That way, most members would know to avoid the IV and console section. Edit: Might redirect some of the fanboyism that way, too. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057914833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Well there is several points there which are outwith yours, mine and the staffs control: a) Some folk still don't know how to search, ok some of the older members who got used to having no search haven't got that much of an excuse but it can be understandable, but as most of them in your examples would be Newbies, they have no excuse and therefore it's outwith our control b) If it's a case of post counts then there is no difference in my opinion between posting a new thread and using a Random Topic thread, as the same amount of posts will be used and not everyone looks in the Random Topic. This coupled with the fact that frequently questions can get lost in 'Multi-Tasked' threads and if someone wants to get an answer more readily then a new topic will probably be better. c) Yes some people should use better topic titles, but again this is out of our control (bearing in mind we are dealing with the txtspkgnrachun), unless a strict policy was used like the GFX department, but this would mean strict moderating and also I find it just a little pedantic to be so up-tight with guidelines like that (No offense Pappy if you read this) d) I would also go as far as to say you are whoring yourself for a led-by position, amirite Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057914926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEETSAPRIK Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I would agree that some of those have no place in that section, but some have no place anywhere else. Personally I think its fine the way it is, it just needs a few topics moved to gaming instead of Tech & PC. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 ...personally, I think tech issues with the PS3/Xbox are better placed in the tech and PC chat, because I always think of the gaming section as related to the games themselves. Sort of like how we don't put TV and Home theater hints/tips/questions in the TV and Movies area. I agree, the section could use a little more attention, but it's not exactly a priority at the moment. At least, not until it fills up with idiots who don't know how to get GTA4 to look right on their TVs, because idiots are the new target market. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Perhaps an "Official Console Topic" for technical related issues to the consoles in general? And that goes for all consoles! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I dunno. Sip handles the gaming chat really well, and a 'catch-all' console topic is just begging for fanboyism. I think the solution here is assuaging Sag's stress. Perhaps a nice fruit basket, or a night on the town? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I dunno. Sip handles the gaming chat really well, and a 'catch-all' console topic is just begging for fanboyism. I think the solution here is assuaging Sag's stress. Perhaps a nice fruit basket, or a night on the town? Then we can easily spot the fanboys and ban 'em. I am ban hungry! AAAAARGH. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivionz Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I dunno. Sip handles the gaming chat really well, and a 'catch-all' console topic is just begging for fanboyism. I think the solution here is assuaging Sag's stress. Perhaps a nice fruit basket, or a night on the town? Then we can easily spot the fanboys and ban 'em. I am ban hungry! AAAAARGH. Wasn't LKG good enough for you? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I dunno. Sip handles the gaming chat really well, and a 'catch-all' console topic is just begging for fanboyism. I think the solution here is assuaging Sag's stress. Perhaps a nice fruit basket, or a night on the town? Then we can easily spot the fanboys and ban 'em. I am ban hungry! AAAAARGH. Wasn't LKG good enough for you? More. More. More! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I would agree that some of those have no place in that section, but some have no place anywhere else. Personally I think its fine the way it is, it just needs a few topics moved to gaming instead of Tech & PC. I agree with this. The only other thing that bothers me is topics entitled "question" or "help", which are of absolutely no use to anyone. Justin sets off to hand out some Reminders Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/332305-uhh-am-i-the-only-one-bothered/#findComment-1057915839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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