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pandora
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posted June 22, 2005 06:22 PM |
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Quality Points
Yay, the red star topic yet again!!
Recently I've recieved some questions as to how a member can go about getting red stars, so I thought I'd bring it up again for those of you who are newer and not knowing how you can go about getting them.
For the most part a Quality Post is a post where some member has clearly put some thought into posting something that contributes to the community. By contributing, I don't mean that they have fixed a problem or anything to that effect. What contributes to the community is the creating and maintaining of good discussion - be they funny, serious, strategic - whatever.
For a message forum to stay strong, there must always exist topics that bring people in and inspire them to partake. In this respect creating threads to that end will quite likely gain you a QP IF you maintain and oversee that the thread survives (ie: Sir_Stiven and his WANTED game). This means that if you have created a fine topic, but have left it along to gradually slide back to the netherpages of its forum, you likely will not see a QP there.
In addition to that, if you see a thread that has what you feel is great potential and you post a response to it that helps to spark the thread and bring it life, you may well recieve a QP for this as well.
Members who partake in numerous discussion, helping them along and keeping them fresh may also find that the moderators are soon smiling on them too.
However posting in these types of threads with replies like "cool" or "lol" or "nice idea" - is not contributing, it is spamming. The easist way to kill off a great thread is by spamming it in this fashion. If you and several others have replied with thse pointless one liners - a member who may have been inclined to add to the thread will now view it as simply being garbage, and not waste their time. This is known as Thread Killing, and its one of the more damaging forces around here lately.
Creating a bunch of new threads is another form of spamming. Going into the tavern with a funny link and posting "Look at this!!!" for a thread title, and then simply providing the link in your post is also just another way to spam. The responses that you will get from these posts is also just spam and therefore is something that should be kept in the Wastelands.
Creating many of these types of threads will only push the other threads back and out of sight. This leads to people looking at the forum and deciding that there is nothing there worth reading, and then they leave.
Also, just another hint. Moderators are always happy to help with member questions about how to gain QP, or what they nmight do to improve. What we don't like is being asked straight out for free QP's. Sending me an IM to tell me that floodprtect drives you nuts, so can I please give you a QP is not going to happen. I didn't like it much either when I was a member, so I tried to work hard to earn the right to lose it. The best advice I can give you is to do the same - its not that hard, and it helps to make the community better.
I hope this helps to give some of you an idea of what is looked for by way of Quality, and what is not. If any of you have questions, or other thoughts to contribute please do so.
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posted June 22, 2005 06:41 PM |
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Great post.
Except for this part:
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Members who partake in numerous discussion, helping them along and keeping them fresh may also find that the moderators are soon smiling on them too.
This is IMO completely wrong.
And even if the idea behind it might struck you as good i believe the result unfortunately will mostly end up in spam.
As for why i think its wrong i believe quality should stand for quality. Quality can be a thread that sparks discussions. Quality can be a post in a thread that sparks a discussion or is an individually outstanding post.
But, being a part of a forum isnt quality.
It might increase activity (on a short term notice, read arguing above) but i dont see the quality in that specific thing.
Also i think its a wrong step for a more balanced message board. As you point out you are willing to help members to learn how to recieve them (which also is very debatable as it will rather make them post for QP.s instead of their posting their thoughts which could really contribute) which means there obviously is a great interest to gain them.. if you hadnt learned that by now 
In that aspect i think this is wrong aswell because it gives moderators to give a QP and then if questioned its because of "their activity contribution to this board?" I dont buy that. And i think its a completely wrong move to make.
Furthermore what is good activity? there is a member now in tavern who has made IMO very... VW friendly threads. Is that a spark of activity? Because but it in a longer perspective and it is bound to reduce it because it kills the interest.
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oh and btw, after all WANTED threads ive made one would think you should have learned the spelling part of it
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posted June 22, 2005 07:02 PM |
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bah, so sue me for a sticky keyboard
What I mean by my statement wasn't that we would give QP just for that, I was trying to say that if we see members consistantly posting good posts to keep threads alive, we will notice them more. If it strikes me that someone has been posting a lot, and really adding to the threads I will likely look to see if they've had posts that should be rewarded.
I was not saying that they should just be looking to add to every thread with hopes of gaining that coveted red star. I also cautioned against the types of posts that will get them negative attention.
It seems obvious to me that people shouldnt be attempting to throw their two cents into conversations that they have no real opinion on. Maybe I need to be more clear there. Posting just for the sake of trying to get a QP isn't what quality is all about, posting because you have something to contribute and wish to share is.
A common term for people who post that way is "QP hunters". As much as people may think they have disguised their true goal in posting, believe me a QP hunt post sticks out just as fast as spam to a moderator. I can't speak for all of the others, but for myself, I find QP hunting rather distasteful and usually I tighten the drawstring around my bag of stars when I see it.
The reason for this is that while these posts may be lovely and pretty and maybe you felt really good about writing it - they generally have no real substance. They don't mean anything, they're essentially just a puff of smoke. I liken it to junk food. Sure if I'm hungry I can eat some of that stuff until I feel full for the moment - but there is no real substance to it. In no time I will feel hungry again for some real food to sustain myself. Also, a lot of junk food makes my stomach feel queasy - same as QP hunt posts.
Maybe this is some advice I should have added - be real be yourself and be honest! For myself of the QP I have given I would say that most of the ones that were for serious posts have been from members who have shared something of themselves with us. I think that the best way to improve any community is through the people who are a part of it, and when you're real - thats the best thing that can happen here.
I don't mean that I want everyone to write their life story and get a star for it, I mean that even if its a light hearted thing, post what you really feel. Believe me, it shows through.
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Jebus
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posted June 22, 2005 08:31 PM |
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There are a few points I'd like to raise
(and although I use myself as an example, trust in that Im not trying to push for Qp's to be awarded to me)
2 things really...
you mentioned that "funny" posts can be awarded for a Qp but I have rarely seen this happen. As an example, I was reading through "things that shouldn't be in..." and there are some REALLY funny posts between some members there and not 1 QP was awarded! But when you look at TT (and im not trying to compete here) there's a whols stack of QP's awarded for, what I'd have to assume are, funny posts.
you also mentioned that discussion sparkers can be rewarded but I've rarely seen QP's given for this either.
(is it because the newer members don't have the same relationship with the mods to get qp's awarded??)
as another example of good threads that had good conversations in them...
Terje's "StarWars and you" started off as a great idea to post your experiences... but what resulted was a great discussion that brought together many members that tend not to share the same interests and up until that thread, never really got to know each other...
The only QP awarded in that thread was to Terje for his initial post. We spent alot of time debating and some found ways to spark up new arguments when the thread looked to be dying...
I'm finding that with all the Qp hunters in other forums, I've retreated to the VW since the pressure of Qp's is almost non existant and I was VERY tired of trying to keep my lunch down when reading some of the more butt kissing posts that go on.
It would be nice if there was a little more consistency in the way they are given...
my 2 cents.
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posted June 22, 2005 09:08 PM |
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With regards to the "things that shouldnt be in the feedback thread" thread, remember that it was initially in the Wastelands, and its first billion posts were made there. I have said that I do not award QP there many times, and that should have been known. It was moved by request due to the sentimental attachment it held for some members, but when I created the thread it was just so you guys could spam back and forth there , instead of spamming the feedback thread the way you had been that day. For the most part it was back and forth one liners between a handful of people, and the replies were coming at a rate of 1 minute. That's rather different than they types of posts that were awarded in Tosser's Tavern. Admittedly, I could have gone through it, and likely found some that had more to them than one line, but again - it was a billion posts when I moved it!
As for Star Wars, I gave Terje the QP initially because I loved the post and the discussion it sparked, I have meant to go back through it again as well - but as I have been saying in most of my modhat posts lately time has been an issue for me.
For the most part right now I have been trying to make up for lost time in touching base with a lot of members about what's happening here lately. As well I am trying to address things that have been hitting my inbox - QP will come once I feel the general other maintenance is done.
Remember too, that I have had the task of rereading all of Tosser's Tavern... my point is that I'm only human, and all I can do is my best. If that's lacking, I apologize, but I'm trying.
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you also mentioned that discussion sparkers can be rewarded but I've rarely seen QP's given for this either.
(is it because the newer members don't have the same relationship with the mods to get qp's awarded??)
I understood becoming a mod that not everyone would be sending flowers, but please, if you are going to say something like that - back it up.
I have always been about trying to encourage newer members to participate, and to encourage the vets to include them. I'm sorry if you feel that a star is needed to reflect that, but I personally feel there are other (often better) ways to respond to newer posters.
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posted June 22, 2005 09:26 PM |
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when someone mentions TT..
Only reason TT got some QP:s now is because ive been on the mods tail for it for over one year. It had 3 for a looong time since the first QP's was given out by RSF.
And 3 QP's for a thread of that stature is ridicioulus.
Except for svarog i think every "fun" member here as posted in it. Some of the posts are hilarious. I read through all 2100+ posts in taverns a while ago. Brought some great memories and some great laughs. When i saw some QP's had been handed out just after i checked through some pages again and the one's rewarded are great. And it could just as easily been twice as many QP's given out there on the pages that mods have checked up.
Since QP's are such a big part of HC - regardless what you think of it having many QP's on a thread also is good commercial for it. Thats why ive been on the mods tail about it...
Read through all TT posts and tell me one thread that brings more laughter. I dare you to it
IMO TT should be ease have the most awards to it. And if that brings other new members to take a part of the TT culture thats fun.
Generally about QP's, and what jebus says indirectly in his which i agree on is the part of that the starters of the threads are often the only ones to get rewarded.
In some cases i believe its a good idea, where you spark a discussion which doesnt lead to anything new but yet is interesting. For example, a good quiz.. test etc.
But many times there are usually the threadstarter and then usually one or a few more that really keeps the thread alive. To take TT as an example again, DS has helped keeping it active in a great way. Now thinking of it this maybe wasnt the best example to make as i dont think ive gotten a QP for keeping TT discussions up and DS will never recieve em as he is a mod
But point is without DS many times i think the thread had slowed off. But usually about this things one gets rewarded, there i agree with you if it helps sparking the discussion.
There are also cases where this has been done btw, as for my WANTED game for example. Where emma has helped kept the game going so i think its good that she got rewarded there aswell.
Because this way threads will be kept alive aswell if the author of it also shows some interest. Sometimes threads gets killed when the QP is given, this is called "pulling a RSF". But consis also masterd this aspect of the QP recieving
That way i think its great that pandora mentions this here. As i see it there are 3 ways to fix this.
1) QP's are given at start and end. One QP for the sparking idea, one for going through with it.
2) Remove QP if author loses interest.
3) Give QP at the end.
Off course all these options has there ups and downs, 1 could lead til you start a thread and is satisfied with the only QP you recieve. 2 Would most likely lead to World Cup in bad "i have to leave" excuses. 3 Could prevent people from starting threads etc.
To go back to starting point i do agree with you though jebus, humour must be rewarded more i think. Even if i find most posts in "things that..." of a TT wannabe nature
As much as the serious aspect of the msg board should be rewarded the lighten up part must be aswell. And there to find a balance.
As for my own QP's i must say im suprised not to have recieved one in the "your view of the situation" thread here in tribunal. If i were to pick the most HC idea creative post ive made so far its that one. Heck even angelito liked it, thats not something you see each day
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posted June 22, 2005 09:38 PM |
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Pan,
keep in mind that you're not the only MOD in HC and many of my comments reflect more of a general issue with QP's that I've noticed up until now.
My biggest beef (eh calgary? beef??)
ok seriously....
my biggest issue is that the "qp for comedy" is rarely seen these days... When was the last time we saw someone get a qp for making someone spit out their milk or pass some pop through their noses??
I understand that you've been busy and Im in no way trying to point out that YOU yourself have been neglegent. Im just trying to understand the "funny" clause in the qp qualifications...
As far as "shouldn't be in the..." goes,
I know it started as spam, then to VW and then to tavern, but why should it's location have any bearing on its quality?? we're always taking that Qp's are great when they are not looked for or "hunted" but when a HUGE toss fest blows wide open out of nothing and entertains so many for so long, why isn't it regarded as quality too? Does that mean that we have to create a thread and say "insert qp quality posts here"??
StarWars:
the original idea (although a good one) is not what sparked the discussions... it was all the unrelated to the actual topic spam and arguments that rose becuase we were now talking about starwars. Had we not gone off topic, there would have been 4, maybe 5 posts about the actual thread topic.
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you also need to understand that as a non-mod,
I hear many comments of disgruntle "older" and even in some cases newer members that feel that there is preferential treatment going on. I was accusing anyone specifically but was bringing up the possibility that maybe in the early days of TT (and vets always talk about the old days) maybe because people were good friends with the mods and had good relationships with them, the qp's were a little quicker to be awarded.
heck it could just be because there was more activity that the mods were online more often and caught quality posts faster than they tend to now...
I seem to have hit a sensisive nerve and that wasn't my intent... I was trying to express the frustration of seing posts that, as far as im concerned, are either really funny or good discussions go unoticed by mods.
If you've noticed, I promote myself as "Qp's! don't need'em and am comfortable with my flood!".
but sometimes it's important for me to speak up when I see things are a miss.
(sorry pan if I upset you...)
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posted June 22, 2005 09:47 PM |
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Alright already, QP applied. For the record though the reason I didn't awrd the post is that I thought the reward for that one was the results of the post itself. IMO, seeing it come to fruition the way it has, and the progress it made beats the heck outta the star. So there I won't argue that it was a great post, and since Angelito says so then it must be true. For the record, Sir_Stiven has been awrded the most years after the posts QP's by me of all the members of HC
With reagrd to DS, I certainly would have given him more if I could have, several times his posts jumped out at me. I also would have given me more, cuz I think I'm awesome j/k
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Generally about QP's, and what jebus says indirectly in his which i agree on is the part of that the starters of the threads are often the only ones to get rewarded.
In some cases i believe its a good idea, where you spark a discussion which doesnt lead to anything new but yet is interesting. For example, a good quiz.. test etc.
But many times there are usually the threadstarter and then usually one or a few more that really keeps the thread alive. To take TT as an example again, DS has helped keeping it active in a great way. Now thinking of it this maybe wasnt the best example to make as i dont think ive gotten a QP for keeping TT discussions up and DS will never recieve em as he is a mod
But point is without DS many times i think the thread had slowed off. But usually about this things one gets rewarded, there i agree with you if it helps sparking the discussion.
There are also cases where this has been done btw, as for my WANTED game for example. Where emma has helped kept the game going so i think its good that she got rewarded there aswell.
Because this way threads will be kept alive aswell if the author of it also shows some interest. Sometimes threads gets killed when the QP is given, this is called "pulling a RSF". But consis also masterd this aspect of the QP recieving
I agree with most of this. I'll admit that sometimes when I QP a threadstarter, its also a way that I mark the thread for follow up. I also admit that I have been lacking in the follow up department, and I've already apologized for that.
Removing QP is a consideration in some cases. Its generally not something I like to do, but off the top of my head there are two I would like to take back already, both are because the thread was dumped by the author as soon as the QP was awarded.
I think that when an author does abandon a thread, if the original post is still good and members keep it alive, removing it isn't the best idea. I personally find the taking of stars to be the hardest decision to make, likely what I will do is discuss those with Asmodean and only do it if it's a unanimous decision. Thx for raising that point tho.
When it comes to rewarding humour, I find it sometimes difficult because humour is such a personal thing. I mean what makes me laugh might not amuse other people - and the last time I did give a QP for something that cracked me up, I was immediately pounced on by several members who felt it was a horrible travesty that I gave the star.
I do feel that humour should be rewarded more, as for me that's what always kept me coming back 
{edit - just saw Jebus' reply}
Sorry if my reply seemed harsh, but it feels sometimes like people just find it fun to say "favourtism favourtism!" and it just gets me like nails on a chalkboard.
I didn't take it that you were throwing daggers at me, but I'm a mod, and you were referring to mods - and the only response I can give in that regard is on behalf of myself.
I guess with myself, I felt that the "stuff" thread had become a run of incest/animal lovin jokes flung back and forth and to be perfectly honest, I stopped reading it at that point but to skim for CoC violations.
Again the Star Wars thread: I plan to look into it further.
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you also need to understand that as a non-mod,
I hear many comments of disgruntle "older" and even in some cases newer members that feel that there is preferential treatment going on. I was accusing anyone specifically but was bringing up the possibility that maybe in the early days of TT (and vets always talk about the old days) maybe because people were good friends with the mods and had good relationships with them, the qp's were a little quicker to be awarded.
That really depends on how far back you're looking. In my opinion its been so long since favortism has been an issue, bringing it up feels like beating a dead horse.
In regards to TT, I don't really even know what you mean in reference to vets and such. I've posted there forever, I think i got one QP from RSF in TT, and that was pretty much just because Sir_Stiven complained, I don't even feel it was one of my funnier posts if I'm being honest.
I just don't feel that favourtism factors, especially when the complaint is not enough QP. I can also say honestly that I do not award people just because I like them. And yes, I understood that you weren't accusing me - but that's why I find it so out of left field to hear it said.
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posted June 22, 2005 09:56 PM |
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Stiven,
don't feel im trying to take away from TT... There's no need to defend it.
I think it's great (once i get the hang of it).
... and maybe our "things that..." could have been cut and moved there but there was alot of spam and we were happy to have our own little puppet show for others to enjoy! 
Pan,
what did you apply a Qp for???
and what did Angel say was good??
Im not looking for qp's here...
Im just trying to understand the criteria...
I think I should go back to VW... 
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posted June 22, 2005 10:02 PM |
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I do feel that humour should be rewarded more, as for me that's what always kept me coming back
cool, i always come back for cheap pizza around the corner. Well that and i promised aculias mother that if i put a leash on him as our security dog (he has been promoted) i must feed him every now and then
As you so nicely killed the discussion by agreeing with everything i said..() ill take the R/R (rewarded/run - and yes, the name is a bit heroes3 influenced ) discussion one step further.
Because i think option nr 2 is best aswell. In cases where you start for example a game thread and get lost once QP given its IMO self explanitory it should be removed again as the reward was given for the game. Not the post nor a thread sparking discussion.
I can mention many aswell.. and i will mention some.
2 of consis threads in tavern.
And unfortunately also spam wars. I really liked that game idea, and while i dont think neither of em left it on purpose it was sad to see because i saw some great potential in that thread.
Oh and about the reward for my post
yes the progress itself is always the best reward because thats why i did it, do it, and will keep doing it.
But what struck me is that ive always concidered that one of my best posts and as it seemed noone bothered about it i thought i was the only one
Then when angelito (of all people ) complimented it i wondered what it was wrong
If nothing else the bonus is a sign i like of gratitude, because up to angelitos post id never had gotten any positive feedback on it i think and well.. i friggin deserved it
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posted June 22, 2005 10:06 PM |
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ok now I understand...
one suggestion :
instead of rewarding the thread starter, where's the harm in givin' a few to those who are developping the thread too???
If 5 members are going at it and it's really good postin',
why can't we issue qp's to the group instead?
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posted June 22, 2005 10:23 PM |
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Stiven, sorry for agreeing with you. I understand that as a mod what I should be doing is giving you boring penalties, which is why I didn't wanna QP you in the first place. so there
Here's a bit of irony....
The reason I initially didn't give one is because I have given him a few recently, and figured I would get hit with the favourtism comments again! lol
And such is life as a mod
Again Jebus, I dunno how better to respond, I have said that I will look further into QP's in different threads. I stated myself that quality posts are not just the starters, but the ones that keep it going.
Don't feel that just because my responses to what you are saying aren't " you're right, ill go fix that instantly" that it means I do not value your opinion. If things aren't said, then they'll never be heard - so always voice your opinions.
Understand that if I don't necessarily agree with you, or see things your way immediately, it doesn't mean that I'm not understanding what you're saying. I do appreciate the input.
Also, if you hadn't noticed, I edited one of my above posts to respond to yous, we posted at the same time.
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posted June 22, 2005 11:36 PM |
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Don't feel that just because my responses to what you are saying aren't " you're right, ill go fix that instantly" that it means I do not value your opinion. If things aren't said, then they'll never be heard - so always voice your opinions.
Also, if you hadn't noticed, I edited one of my above posts to respond to yous, we posted at the same time.
I wouldn't expect you to just agree with me and I value the chance to discuss our opinions and if you don't agree then let me know... my original post was less to argue then it was to voice my feelings.
(and i hadn't read it so thanks for the heads up)
but the whole "favortisme" thing needs to be clarified...
I had said that a member's relationship with a MOD might be a factor... but if Im friends with someone obviously my perception of that member may be biaised some what... the opposite is true as well... if I'm good friends with Conan or Lkru, I may be less willing to give public recognition for fear of reprisal. Problem is, the later is difficult to see since there's no physical presence of this (like a star) for others to judge or complain about.
I appreciate your "dead horse" comment but I think you may have been quick to jump at it. I've never been one to complain about this(favoritism) in the past so please try to accept my comments with an open spirit as opposed to taking them personally.
(I get in less trouble in the VW!!  )
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posted June 23, 2005 03:31 AM |
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Opening post irresisttably reminds me of game manuals for Caesar, Pharaoh or Zeus, the part titled 'pleasig the gods and blessings'. Keep praying, keep praying.
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posted June 23, 2005 03:52 AM |
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Opening post irresisttably reminds me of game manuals for Caesar, Pharaoh or Zeus, the part titled 'pleasig the gods and blessings'. Keep praying, keep praying.
I'm kinda glad I'm not the only one who's sat down and read the manuals.
So Jebus, working on that funny story yet?
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posted June 23, 2005 09:22 AM |
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could i ask a question Pandora
why did EmmZan get a QP for saying:
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Hello !
My name is Emma and I’m 18 years and lives in northern Sweden. Most of the time I’m happy and nice but I have an enormous morning temper.
There is a lot of things that I like spending my time on and the main things are being with my friend, parties and shopping.
I goes in school still and the meaning is that I’m going to be something in media, projects or something like that. But that I will think on later. Like to take the days as they come.
If you want to know more, just ask.
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posted June 23, 2005 09:38 AM |
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Hey Rebirth & Varuas, here's your answer:
In this Thread, Sir_Stiven said:Quote:
as for my WANTED game for example. Where emma has helped kept the game going so i think its good that she got rewarded there aswell.
In Tavern Complaints/Feedback from Community, Pandora said:Quote:
QP's applied in a few more posts in the Wanted thread - including one to Emma who likely wouldn't care so much about a QP but I feel should be rewarded for making this game happen.
I have to agree with EVERYONE that humour should be rewarded more often! Something that irks me about the Academy Awards, is that they do not give an Oscar to the "Funniest Actor".  Knowing how hard some actors work at making people laugh; I personally believe that they deserve more recognition than a fat paycheque (Mike Myers = $20+ million/per movie) or a "Moonman" (MTV Movie Awards).
Applying that same logic to people who make very funny Posts here @ HC...on a regular basis...I think that simply nominating them as Poster of the Month or winning an HC Award, is purely not enough. I think that a method that could be employed to satisfy both camps on this issue, would be to reward members who make very funny Posts, once they have proved that they do so on a regular basis.
This wouldn't be like giving them a QP for overall contribution (which Sir_Stiven is against), but it wouldn't be like giving them a reward for a single funny Post (which Pandora shies away from)...it would be the best of both, without their negative aspects.
And I just couldn't resist letting this one go by without a remark! Pandora said:Quote:
The reason I initially didn't give one is because I have given him (Sir_Stiven) a few recently, and figured I would get hit with the favourtism comments again! lol
I don't know if you are aware of this, Pandora, but the reason you have given Sir_Stiven & alot of other members numerous QPs lately...is because you Moderate practically every darn Forum in HC!
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posted June 23, 2005 09:47 AM |
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The problem with my funny posts is that:
1. The majority are found in VW.
2. VW posts aren't QP material.
3. A lot of core members don't bother checking VW regularly.
Tying in with #3, there's little chance that my comic value will be known to the rest of the HC crowd. Jebus has also expressed some concern on this topic, if I'm not mistaken.
-guitarguy
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posted June 23, 2005 09:50 AM |
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yea i agree about the funny posting and all and thanks for doing that little research Leo_Lion but i have another question
how did EmmZan actually help keep the thread going? i thought the game was based around her.
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Leo_Lion
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posted June 23, 2005 10:00 AM |
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In this case, I'll leave the detailed explanation to Pandora.
P.S. I would have put this in the Turban Tribunal Feedback Thread, but there isn't one!
I think that Jebus should get a QP. As you might expect me to refer to his consistantly "humorous" Posts, you'll be surprised to hear that I believe that he deserves one for his consistant Posts "on the issue of QPs". Although I don't always agree with his arguments, he stood his ground in Conan's poll (here) and exlained himself in Tavern Complaints/Feedback from Community. I'm sure that he's done so elsewhere, but those are the ones that immediately come to mind.
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