.Atlantis Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 After having the Web/Graphic Designers Corner be my most visited part of the Neowin website, a few problems start to arise and bug, not just me but many other members who visit there. I continually see many threads which are to say the least, meaningless and out-of-place. I believe with the way things are going in there, the place should be called Website Advertisement Corner. Although it's not just advertisement which happens in there. Many people ignore the pinned topics, explaining to members how to get their signature and avatar made for them. Instead of reading it, they post another thread asking for graphics to be made for them, when the first topic viewable is labelled GRAPHICS REQUEST THREAD. Those are just two examples of what happens in that part of Neowin. And I for one don't think enough moderation is going on in that forum. I don't think, and I don't want people to get the idea that I think that the Neowin moderators aren't doing a good enough job. Because believe me they are. What I propose we do, is have dedicated moderators. Or even something lower than a moderator "Worker Ants" you could call them. But just someone who could enfore the rules and keep that place in order. I believe this to be a rather fair proposition, and not something out of proportion. If someone doesn't agree with me, please discuss why not. I for one am willing to help out in anyway I can there to ensure it becomes and stays a nice place to visit. Somewhere where people can get the best advice and graphics free or otherwise. Just one last thing. There is showing of how you've designed and created your website, and there is advertising and taking away Neowin members to your site. I strongly believe the latter is what's happening most here. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beingageek Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Agree with ya fully, too many ppl are just advertising and not doing decent posts, The mods are doing the best job they can, but we just need someone to enforce those rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDogsBed Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 My random thoughts, for what they are worth: The other morning, I awoke to find not one, not two, but three (I think) blatant ads in the Web Designer forum. I reported it to a Mod though nothing seemed to happen as a result of that. No idea why but I'm sure there was good reason. Frankly, being a graphics enthusiast, it is the only forum I give two hoots about. I don't really mind the misplaced post here and there, but blatant ads are a waste of my bandwidth and Neowin's. Ignoring them after being reported seems a little pointless to me and so I don't bother reporting any more. I did before to 'do my bit' as it were, but I suspect that at least one mod considered it little more than whining. Purely assumption on my part there. Yes, I care about the forum greatly, as I have stressed before. But ultimately, of course, I, and I suspect others, will care no more than the Admin/Moderator team seem to. But it's still my fave haunt.... :D Hope it can get sorted soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Atlantis Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 I'm glad to see people agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I don't agree because I know Tom (Mr Magoo) and he must be busy because he's usually right on top of everything.. He's sincerely dedicated to neowin from what I've seen. Just let it be and give him a week or so.. then I'm sure everything will be back in order. Also people are perfectly able to make their own graphic request threads because maybe they aren't requesting an avatar and signature when they need something bigger.. If all the graphic requests and site showcasing went into two threads.. Tell me how many threads would we have barley none besids those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Atlantis Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 I don't agree because I know Tom (Mr Magoo) and he must be busy because he's usually right on top of everything.. He's sincerely dedicated to neowin from what I've seen. Just let it be and give him a week or so.. then I'm sure everything will be back in order. Also people are perfectly able to make their own graphic request threads because maybe they aren't requesting an avatar and signature when they need something bigger.. If all the graphic requests and site showcasing went into two threads.. Tell me how many threads would we have barley none besids those. I'm not disputing the fact that Mr. Magoo isn't doing his job properly. I'm proposing we make it easier for him. And I know for a fact that the Web/Graphic Designers Corner is increasing in size by the day due to many people like SniperX helping others with their problems. Considering the thread is called GRAPHICS REQUEST THREAD and NOT Signature & Avatar Request, I'm sure I don't need to elaborate to proove you wrong on that one. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 That's fine but if I need to ask for help on something that I'd consider a difficult task I'm not going to post it in that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Atlantis Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 That's fine but if I need to ask for help on something that I'd consider a difficult task I'm not going to post it in that thread. You don't have to, that why it's a request thread. You request Graphics, if your stuck on something you make a new thread asking for a tutorial on how to do it, or any tips or hints for a cleaner way of doing something. Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 wish granted :laugh: seems that AgEnTsMiTh is not a mod for Area 51 but for the Web/Graphic Designers Corner :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 That's nice. Congrats AgentSmith, we wish you the best of luck. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadishTM Veteran Posted February 3, 2004 Veteran Share Posted February 3, 2004 Also remember that our graphics man SYBOLD also mods there often, I try to mod there as well. Radish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Also a big thank you to Radish? and SYBOLD then:p:p -Couch Potato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel F. Administrators Posted February 3, 2004 Administrators Share Posted February 3, 2004 see we do listen ;) :p even if i did get an ear bashing from .Atlantis :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Yep you do listen. Who's next to do some bashing? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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