techbeck Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 IMO, the Jokes and Funny Stuff forum isnt as big a problem as others. Like any post/thread related to Apple/WP/Android. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted September 29, 2012 Global Moderator Share Posted September 29, 2012 Didn't know there was an issue? Maybe it's best I continue on that way lol +Warwagon 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted September 29, 2012 MVC Share Posted September 29, 2012 Amen sister :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 29, 2012 Member Share Posted September 29, 2012 This is why this site is just a shadow of it's former self. I find this much ado about nothing. And people have ranted about it for days. Gee. +unabatedshagie and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I guess some people are jealous that others are happy... so they create "an issue that needs to be fixed" as in... they find it an "issue" when people are happier then they are... so they feel they have to resort to this to make themselves happier in this way rather then taking the high road and improving themselves.... weaklings. *RedBull* 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 29, 2012 Member Share Posted September 29, 2012 The thing is, those doing the complaining could be posting jokes to show us dullards how it is done. Instead, they sit back and criticize those who try to post. *RedBull*, +Raze, +hedleigh and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 like I say.... if you think that person A's stuff sucks I'd like to see you do better! +hedleigh, Charisma and *RedBull* 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfirth Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 The thing is, those doing the complaining could be posting jokes to show us dullards how it is done. Instead, they sit back and criticize those who try to post. Post jokes? I don't have time for that. I'm too busy attempting to decipher these puzzling unfunny jokes :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Post jokes? I don't have time for that. I'm too busy attempting to decipher these puzzling unfunny jokes :p run it thru google translate Brandon H, Glassed Silver and *RedBull* 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoken Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Simple solution, give us the option to pick what forums are included in the minispy/forum posts area on the homepage.. People that don't care about social aspects, or news, etc, can just hide those areas of the sites.. People who do, can leave them included.. Brandon H and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassed Silver Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 run it thru google translate Glassed Silver:mac Arceles and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 The problem isn't the posting in the forums. It's creating a thread like: "Why did fred eat the apple?" with the content "because he didn't have a potato" it's posting for the hell of posting, it's not funny, its not contributing to the community. Those kind of posts are best kept to PM. While I am okay with the facepalm jokes that Turion and Warwagon post (for the most cases) it's the stupid posts that I dislike. The posts that contribute nothing other than to increase a post count, one line of random words, or an inside joke aren't needed. If you are actually providing something, a new avenue that's one thing, but to spam the board with nonsense makes the forums look bad. That's just my thoughts though. Glassed Silver and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 The thing is, those doing the complaining could be posting jokes to show us dullards how it is done. Instead, they sit back and criticize those who try to post. So where are your jokes? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted September 29, 2012 MVC Share Posted September 29, 2012 404, man Glassed Silver:mac The last one I linked to didn't like the fact I linked to them apparently. :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 29, 2012 Member Share Posted September 29, 2012 So where are your jokes? I'm not complaining. I actually like the jokes for the most part. A lot of times the comments are funnier than the joke. remixedcat, Hum, Glassed Silver and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 A lot of times the comments are funnier than the joke. That much is certainly true, I sometimes get a good chuckle out of the comments that get posted after the absolutely shocking jokes i've seen. Glassed Silver and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Here Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You know, everyone has a different funny bone. What makes one laugh may not make others laugh. Planet Bob? Come on. I loved the series, but that part was not even close to being funny. So who gets to determine what's funny and what's not? I'm not saying I don't agree with certain things, because I do. The things that determine a ban shouldn't include a bad joke. A joke that is titled "Dog" and then answered with "Cat", isn't ban worthy, but it is worthy of a warning. These warnings do pile up and when they reach the number for banning, then ban them. But to ban for what others consider tasteless or unfunny, not cool. Glassed Silver, Ice_Blue and remixedcat 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595214917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You know, everyone has a different funny bone. What makes one laugh may not make others laugh. Planet Bob? Come on. I loved the series, but that part was not even close to being funny. So who gets to determine what's funny and what's not? I'm not saying I don't agree with certain things, because I do. The things that determine a ban shouldn't include a bad joke. A joke that is titled "Dog" and then answered with "Cat", isn't ban worthy, but it is worthy of a warning. These warnings do pile up and when they reach the number for banning, then ban them. But to ban for what others consider tasteless or unfunny, not cool. exactly... this is what I said.... Glassed Silver and Nothing Here 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Maybe we could Vote on a Joke -- after 10 dislike votes, the joke is automatically Deleted. ;) Yes, I'm ahead of my time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Maybe we could Vote on a Joke -- after 10 dislike votes, the joke is automatically Deleted PM'd to the OP on the hour every hour for a week. ;) Yes, I'm ahead of my time. Fixed that for ya ;) :p Charisma and Glassed Silver 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassed Silver Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Maybe we could Vote on a Joke -- after 10 dislike votes, the joke is automatically Deleted. ;) Yes, I'm ahead of my time. No, bad idea. Fixed that for ya ;) :p Yes, GREAT IDEA! :laugh: Poor warwagon... His PM inbox will strain our servers... :D Glassed Silver:mac Arceles and Detection 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navan Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Wait, is this really pointed at Warwagon? So what if some members don't find his jokes funny, I don't but I wouldn't ban him from posting them. Jeez. remixedcat, Arceles and FMH 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Wait, is this really pointed at Warwagon? So what if some members don't find his jokes funny, I don't but I wouldn't ban him from posting them. Jeez. No, it's not pointed at warwagon, his jokes are jokes, it's pointed at the copycat(s) who are trying to be warwagon and failing Steven P. and blank 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassed Silver Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 No, it's not pointed at warwagon, his jokes are jokes, it's pointed at the copycat(s) who are trying to be warwagon and failing No, not even that I hope. I think it's merely about posting spam. Just spam literally. As in stuff that doesn't even qualify as joke - neither good or bad or whatever. Just as random bla bla trying to either derail the subforum, raising the post count or seeing how the community reacts. Now, any joke, good or bad or even horrible, I think should stay the flip in there and we can actually just apply the usual "No Spam" rule. I don't see how this needs such a big announcement, as I think we can just enforce the "No spam" rule and deal with it just like in any other subforum. If people want to jump on the bandwarwagon (pun!), let them. At least they should show that they genuinely tried making people laugh, now topics like "Hello" and the first post being "Bye", that I would qualify as spam, a question in the title and a lame answer as punch(or lack thereof)line, that I think can stay. Glassed Silver:mac Detection 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted September 29, 2012 Subscriber¹ Share Posted September 29, 2012 Definitely a good thing. These things have been polluting the mini-spy for a while now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1108757-an-open-letter-to-some-members-regarding-jokes-forum/page/3/#findComment-595215309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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