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I know I am not the only one that wants this however, Would it be possible to add a rule or even just have people start behaving a little better in this section (Jokes & funny stuff in case it gets moved) I have noticed that there are several users (not going to name people) that all they do all day is repost Jokes, and pictures. From other websites. I can understand every once in a while doing this, However 90% of the posts I see from these users are just repost images, or jokes from other sites. I understand that Here at Neowin we want to have as many topics and posts as possible however, My personal opinion is that these posts are downgrading the overall appearance and maturity of Neowin as a whole.

Just my thoughts.

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I know I am not the only one that wants this however, Would it be possible to add a rule or even just have people start behaving a little better in this section (Jokes & funny stuff in case it gets moved) I have noticed that there are several users (not going to name people) that all they do all day is repost Jokes, and pictures. From other websites. I can understand every once in a while doing this, However 90% of the posts I see from these users are just repost images, or jokes from other sites. I understand that Here at Neowin we want to have as many topics and posts as possible however, My personal opinion is that these posts are downgrading the overall appearance and maturity of Neowin as a whole.

Just my thoughts.

ummmm have you seen the front page, its all from other websites also, so does you request apply to the whole site or just this section? cant have one without the other.

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You expect people to make up jokes to put up on Neowin? Sorry, but no.

Get rid of the not funny guy that just puts up crappy images that are not funny....you know who you are!

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He thinks Turbo was a good album?! :o

... That's the funniest thing he's posted!

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Yes this is extremely annoying. Please at least ban him from the Jokes & Funny Stuff section. Or maybe make his posts require authorization. So if they are all as worthless as they have been, they can simple "not exist" on the forum :)

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I never said it was bad altogether however when people make it their prime business to simply copy paste and generally without a source link of credit it is rather annoying. I understand it every once in a while however hundreds of posts of the same dull content from the same few sites is horrible.

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I know I am not the only one that wants this however, Would it be possible to add a rule or even just have people start behaving a little better in this section (Jokes & funny stuff in case it gets moved) I have noticed that there are several users (not going to name people) that all they do all day is repost Jokes, and pictures. From other websites. I can understand every once in a while doing this, However 90% of the posts I see from these users are just repost images, or jokes from other sites. I understand that Here at Neowin we want to have as many topics and posts as possible however, My personal opinion is that these posts are downgrading the overall appearance and maturity of Neowin as a whole.

Just my thoughts.

Yes!

I see it as abuse (at a certain degree) towards the rest of the board...

I feel bad though, I mean when someone just doesn't seem to get the hint...but DAMN!

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moved here

do you have any suggestions?

aside from banning/restricting users that annoy you, I mean.

Maybe when a single user posts a bunch of pictures or jokes in a row in separate topics they could be combined into a single one?

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Maybe when a single user posts a bunch of pictures or jokes in a row in separate topics they could be combined into a single one?

We already do this when there are a large number of posts made in a short time frame :)

(unless we miss it, if we do, you can let us know by reporting one of the posts)

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Maybe when a single user posts a bunch of pictures or jokes in a row in separate topics they could be combined into a single one?

Actually this is a rather good idea, also Colin-uk I never suggesting banning, Warning would make since perhaps if it gets out of hand, I simply think a minor change in the rules perhaps a limit to these types of posts.

However, when it comes to posting Jokes and images my second biggest gripe is the user almost never posts the source. I mean it had to come from somewhere these are hardly ever original content. As far as I am concerned this is almost as bad as plagiarism when you copy without giving credit.

I am not sure of a perfect solution however, Starting with a slight rule change and moving up from there is a start.

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To play the Devil?s Advocate, the member is actually doing NOTHING wrong! He has not broken any rules of the board by posting what he sees as jokes in the jokes section! This as far as I can see! The powers that be will have to start taking people to task for posts that include:

+1

:rofl:

:)

Etc, etc: All one has to do is take a look at certain people's post count in relation to how long they have been here!

If people do not want to read or follow a certain persons posts, put him on ignore or if you see its him/her posting close the thread and get on with other stuff!

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I also know who you are talking about. He will be banned soon. (again)

This is ridiculous..what are you anyway?Getting banned from posting too many threads in Jokes and Funny section?Tbh just hand out the warning to him and he will get it.

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This is ridiculous..what are you anyway?Getting banned from posting too many threads in Jokes and Funny section?Tbh just hand out the warning to him and he will get it.

This user has been banned over twice in the past. If you are banned you can not create a new account per Neowin rules. If I was more specific on the user I would get a warning. :p

Also Neobond did set up a dedicated funny picture thread. It is pinned. Those images should of been placed in that thread.

I wouldn't doubt if my post gets deleted. :D

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To play the Devil's Advocate, the member is actually doing NOTHING wrong! He has not broken any rules of the board by posting what he sees as jokes in the jokes section! This as far as I can see! The powers that be will have to start taking people to task for posts that include:

+1

:rofl:

:)

Etc, etc:??All one has to do is take a look at certain people's post count in relation to how long they have been here!

If people do not want to read or follow a certain persons posts, put him on ignore or if you see its him/her posting close the thread and get on with other stuff!

+1

haha

All joking aside I agree with littleneutrino. But blocking the "+1" I agree with if its all that consists of the post, more so because all it serves as is to see how high post counts go. But if its with opinion is it different, i think so.

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I think if you post threads in Jokes and Funny Stuff and they are consistently seen as not funny, then you should be kept from posting in that forum for a short amount of time. If you continue to post "unfunny" stuff (unfunny being determined by the nature of the replies) then you should be banned from posting in that forum.

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To play the Devil?s Advocate, the member is actually doing NOTHING wrong! He has not broken any rules of the board by posting what he sees as jokes in the jokes section! This as far as I can see! The powers that be will have to start taking people to task for posts that include:

+1

:rofl:

:)

Etc, etc: All one has to do is take a look at certain people's post count in relation to how long they have been here!

If people do not want to read or follow a certain persons posts, put him on ignore or if you see its him/her posting close the thread and get on with other stuff!

Im not saying that they are currently breaking any rules, simply stating that what they are doing is lowering the maturity and overall quality of the forum. Hence my request for a slight change in the rules. I never ever stated that they should be banned.

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Im not saying that they are currently breaking any rules, simply stating that what they are doing is lowering the maturity and overall quality of the forum. Hence my request for a slight change in the rules. I never ever stated that they should be banned.

^^ For sure bro, thats cool!

I am totally in agreement with your rational. This site (people on the site) in the last few years has definitely gone down the toilet as regards the way certain members conduct themselves! That said though, to police EVERY single aspect with an iron fist is impossible. You would need so many moderators to enforce all these little things that it would be totally impractical to run a forum in this fashion!

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