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Add an "IRL Clause", that lays out specific rules for what is allowed when discussing real life events, so that threads like, "OMG, this just happened!" don't pop up.

Also, make a rule about questions, such as (to give a current example) "McDonalds Unhappy Meals", saying that threads featuring a poll, or a question on a topic be placed in the Polls section, and that if they are placed in General, they will be moved, and the OP given a raised warning level.

 

Just a few ideas to cut down on pointless threads and spam.

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It's all good, but I don't know how we can plagiarize things from General?

That's more like a rule for CC or Graphic Design.

 

Also, when sometimes a person creates 2 same threads it isn't basically their fault, so they shouldn't get warned for that. I know you didn't say you would, but just to try to keep things clear? Or maybe you meant 2 different people that create ''OMG MICHAEL JACKSON DIED!!11!'' threads?

 

Apart from my ignorance, good job ;).

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It's all good' date=' but I don't know how we can plagiarize things from General?

That's more like a rule for CC or Graphic Design.

 

Also, when sometimes a person creates 2 same threads it isn't basically their fault, so they shouldn't get warned for that. I know you didn't say you would, but just to try to keep things clear? Or maybe you meant 2 different people that create ''OMG MICHAEL JACKSON DIED!!11!'' threads?

 

Apart from my ignorance, good job ;).

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Although, if two people post threads like that at the same time (within 5 minutes at least) then it isn't either of their faults.

 

Or if the first person to post it doesn't have an obvious title, then you can't be sure that the second person would read the thread.

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Well i didn't say they get warned for that' date=' Frlfy boy. And it is indeed possible to plagiarize, since you can discuss [i']anything[/i] here.

 

Yeah, thought so.

But what do you mean as plagiarize? What could we copy from someone else?

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Well i didn't say they get warned for that' date=' Frlfy boy. And it is indeed possible to plagiarize, since you can discuss [i']anything[/i] here.

 

Yeah, thought so.

But what do you mean as plagiarize? What could we copy from someone else?

 

You know my new have. I SO made that.

 

That is what it means to plagiarize. When you say you made something when your really didn't. So yea, you are basicly right.

 

As for the rules, their good for now. I know as time passes they will be changed or edited and more will be added.

 

Only reason I didn't make my own is because I couldn't think of anything that wasn't basic. Still have even basic things written out is nice.

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Trolling also needs a clearer definition.

- Creating a thread or post designed with the intent of inciting and rousing negative, numerous, or impassioned reactions from other members, whether through defamatory or derogatory statements, or through spamming or pointless thoughts and conjectures.

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Growth? This is a section that has become a feeding ground for spammers. The definition given merely states that attention seeking threads designed to produce negative comments and spam are against the rules, I don't see what's wrong with that.

 

Feel free to alter the wording, I was merely offering a statement to show that the rule as-written is too vague, and that it could cause problems down the road.

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Being slightly Vague is actually a good thing.

It keeps a safeguard in effect, where a moderator can say "You can't say that isn't against the rules", and helps keep order when needed (though a moderator is expected to not use this rule often). It still helps to be slightly noticeably vague.

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Okay, then how about this?

- Creating a thread or post designed with the intent of inciting reactions from other members that violate the site rules.

 

It's vague enough for expansion, but solid enough so that members don't have many questions on the enumeration of the trolling clause.

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Okay' date=' then how about this?

- Creating a thread or post designed with the intent of inciting reactions from other members that violate the site rules.

 

It's vague enough for expansion, but solid enough so that members don't have many questions on the enumeration of the trolling clause.

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Okay' date=' then how about this?

- Creating a thread or post designed with the intent of inciting reactions from other members that violate the site rules.

 

It's vague enough for expansion, but solid enough so that members don't have many questions on the enumeration of the trolling clause.

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Agreed 100%. Nice job on that one, Taiga. :)

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