Timekeeper Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Announcement: There needs to be some sort of a banner/announcement that can be put at top of the shout box, edited by CBAs, GMs, Admins, SMs, that can be used to convery important information. Such as when the bot is down letting everyone know the bot is down, and is currently being worked out. I feel this will stop the flood every time the bot goes down. Requirement: I would also like to see a minimum post count to be require for access, could be something low like 10-20, just to stop leechers from flooding us. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Route 66 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 low pst count = more spam in forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack44 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I think it's a bad idea to require postcount for chatbox because when the bot isn't down the chatbox can be quite empty. Support the announcement idea tho. Edited February 6, 2014 by Jack44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I mentioned something about a banner / announcement feature on the shout box earlier this morning. I do think this would be extremely beneficial and convenient for those who don't participate on the forums as much. Thanks for making the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raflesia Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Announcement: There needs to be some sort of a banner/announcement that can be put at top of the shout box, edited by CBAs, GMs, Admins, SMs, that can be used to convery important information. Such as when the bot is down letting everyone know the bot is down, and is currently being worked out. I feel this will stop the flood every time the bot goes down. They can't even seem to find the online/offline text in the header, so I don't think that this will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 just add a 10 postcount limit, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just because you're an 100 Donator, doesn't mean you're any more special than they're. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timekeeper Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just because you're an 100 Donator, doesn't mean you're any more special than they're. Looks like you're trying to work through some self-esteem issues. Don't remember ever bringing up the value of my contributions in regard to decision making. @Raf- But that doesnt convey information, everytime they explode it for information seeking, conveying that we know the bot is down and it is being worked on and back up soon may relieve a lot of the stress. Honestly I don't see any harm in trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted February 6, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 6, 2014 If they can't see this, how are they going to see the bold rules? We already have a red rule and people still break that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowggbad Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 make the offline graphic 4 times the size of the online one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timekeeper Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 If they can't see this, how are they going to see the bold rules? We already have a red rule and people still break that... I am referring to in the the actual chat box window. and maybe a link to the release sub forum telling them to keep their eye out for the update. It's never been tried I am genuinely confused about the resistance to even try it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Maldesto Posted February 6, 2014 Administrator Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am referring to in the the actual chat box window. and maybe a link to the release sub forum telling them to keep their eye out for the update. It's never been tried I am genuinely confused about the resistance to even try it lol. Because getting leechers to comply with any sort of rules or anything. If i put a rule saying click to confirm that you've read the rules, okay now click this box to confirm you've double checked. They would come in spamming just as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolmanden Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Support for making it 10 posts restricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timekeeper Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 ITT: Arguing about the theoretical practicality of a suggestion with no emphasis on evidence or personal bias and ignoring the idea of the potential application of the idea. Why even have a suggestion forums if the suggestions aren't even going to be open for any discussion above mere personal opinions and no regard of the benefits that may be derived from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoomScape Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Isn't there that big banner at the top of the forums letting you know if the bot is up or not? I'd say the post count requirement is a decent idea, but it may encourage spam on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
