Space and spam and other baseless speculation

[Sir Kuma of The Org]

Yesterday over 700 posts we're posted only in MTW. Imagine as release gets closer and closer...

At this time, we can't really go a lot over 10000 total for all forums or we will be shut down, like last time.

So we do close and delete a lot of stuff that a couple of months ago would have stayed on.

We need the space that simple. So go easy on poor mods and admins that are trying to back our mods, who delete stuff.

Now project yourself in the near future, near or just after the release of MTW. Think about how much extra space the editing, the tech support, the MTW will need. Don't count on the Shogun forum to come to halt quickly, too many dedicated fans.

Now imagine the extra work needed to keep this site at par, think of the extra staff needed and that more staff=better coordination and communication.

Think about the tidal wave of newbies...

I am glad that we are trying to help heal wounds right now, because we will have to get our act together as a community soon, sooner than you may think.

We have a lot of talent in different fields here, nobody can dispute that, can we come together and roll up our sleeves. The contribution of many will be needed

[This message has been edited by Sir Kuma of The Org (edited 07-20-2002).]

[Kongamato]

Hi... I do know about the tidal wave of newbies headed our way. Just imagine what will happen once MTW goes gold. That will be put on headlines on a whole bunch of game sites. That is when I believe that the newbies will roll in with questions and the lurkers will finally register. That is why I put together the info index at the .com, and that is why I hang out on the forums.

When we provide answers and a friendly reception, we make the newbies welcome. We encourage them to discuss the game, their history, and to come forward with whatever problems they may have with the game. Some people do more than just play the game; they take active part in the community. We need more of these people. Why? Simple.

A bigger community will get what it wants more often.

Which only goes to reinforce Sir Kuma's concerns. We have to be civilized and helpful for the good of the future community. A massive community definitely holds more weight in it's opinions, and will be handled with plenty of respect. So, in conclusion...

With open arms to all, and with peace in our forums we will rule CA by invitation.

[Papewaio]

Kuma was that a 'Don't ask what your .org can do for you, ask what you can do for .org' speech and do you mean you are looking for moderators and/or the spammers to slow down?

And does that mean I have to give up my one liners and quips

[Rokkaku]

yes it does papewaio!
lol.
I really think we will be okay, I know its popular, but off topic seems to be clogging up lot of this space, maybe a harsher rule there? maybe I cant commen, im probably responsible for over a 100 on MTW, lol.


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[Rokkaku]

I dont think there will be a tidal wave of newbies, not a huge wave, and I think calling them newbies isnt rite, I htink a "tidal wave of interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time." woul've been a better assumption, lol!

[Sir Kuma of The Org]

Quote Originally posted by Rokkaku:
I dont think there will be a tidal wave of newbies, not a huge wave, and I think calling them newbies isnt rite, I htink a "tidal wave of interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time." woul've been a better assumption, lol![/QUOTE]

Your right of course.

[youssof_Toda]

so let's all take it easy and not play at full ability or we will scare most away .

[Sir Kuma of The Org]

Quote Originally posted by Papewaio:
Kuma was that a 'Don't ask what your .org can do for you, ask what you can do for .org' speech and do you mean you are looking for moderators and/or the spammers to slow down?

And does that mean I have to give up my one liners and quips [/QUOTE]


First question: Yes and no. I am looking for understanding from all forum users regarding some decisions we have to make concerning closing threads and deleting.

I am not only talking about mods, i am talking in a larger sense about helping out in any way people can and see fit. And you do not need an official title to do so.

Second question: NO, no, no do not give up your one liners and quips. The same thing goes for the *Jags* of our forums.

[Dark Phoenix]

Thats a great line there Kuma the JAG's of the forum. BTW if you need more mods am prepared to help out if you wont even though some may protest.

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[Rokkaku]

I am here a long time while I use my computer for work while I write my fiction so I would be willing to help out.

Kuma, a question though. Do you give website space on your server to clans?

[This message has been edited by Rokkaku (edited 07-20-2002).]

[Cheetah]

Kuma, I would like to see more archives, like the strategic one we have but about the Medieval game. This tidal wave of "interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time" and of course the tidal wave of (mostly less informative) threads could easily sweep away the threads with valuable information.

Moreover, it would be nice to have some order within this archive. I am sure that there will be hundreds of people asking the same questions over and over, an orgainsed archive could save us from neadless repetition and could save the "interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time" from starting new threads about the same topic.

To put it differently: this forum is about information. If you want more efficent use of web-space you have to organise the more efficent use (hence the more efficient flow) of information.

[Sir Kuma of The Org]

Quote Originally posted by Dark Phoenix:
Thats a great line there Kuma the JAG's of the forum. BTW if you need more mods am prepared to help out if you wont even though some may protest.

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I will come talk to you about that(by E-mail). Be patient (the end of next week). Thank you about your offer. Same thing goes to Rokkaku.

I have 2 things to settle before this.

[Sir Kuma of The Org]

Quote Originally posted by Cheetah:
Kuma, I would like to see more archives, like the strategic one we have but about the Medieval game. This tidal wave of "interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time" and of course the tidal wave of (mostly less informative) threads could easily sweep away the threads with valuable information.

Moreover, it would be nice to have some order within this archive. I am sure that there will be hundreds of people asking the same questions over and over, an orgainsed archive could save us from neadless repetition and could save the "interested people looking to ask questions and comment who havent been here a long time" from starting new threads about the same topic.

To put it differently: this forum is about information. If you want more efficent use of web-space you have to organise the more efficent use (hence the more efficient flow) of information. [/QUOTE]

I agree Toatlly.

Would you be interested in working on that cheetah? yep this is an offer not for modding but to work on this in the forum

[Kas]

If I can help...just let me know.

Kas

[Mithrandir]

Kuma, as I said before many times, I offer my asistance, offered before :
-Moderating (will restrain myself from spamming then)
-Helping out with pictures for the new ranks once the forum has comepletely changed to MTW
-Make some sections of The Org better...

and if you can think of anything else (no nasty stuff ) let me know.


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-Reuniter of patrons.
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[Rokkaku]

well, with mithrander and Kash all looking to help out I might as well give up

lol, only jokin, i still wanna help out with moderating!

[Mithrandir]

Dont think you, spammer of the moment would do a great job, no offence though. In 18 posts I'll stop spamming...Make me a mod! I need power ! I want power! I crave for power!

. j/k.


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[Rokkaku]

I DONT SPAM! Im just one of these people who keeps thinking up new things to put in posts, I dont wanna type one post and amalgate it all in one, mainly because most of the time I dont have enough, but then mroe things come into my head and I post em, least its useful things!

[Mithrandir]

that's nonsense and you know it, the quatro post in the ! a new link thread would've been much faster if you'd edited your post because of the flood control feature .

no offense but you can just admit it.
I admit I have done my fair share of spamming but I intend to get my last 4 posts in an honorable way...


edit :

...only 4 more to go...


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[Rokkaku]

Hey, u think I did that on purpose, I came back and did that on accident! okay!

[Cheetah]

Quote Originally posted by Sir Kuma of The Org:
I agree Toatlly.

Would you be interested in working on that cheetah? yep this is an offer not for modding but to work on this in the forum

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I am very much interested

[Hirosito]

with all this wave of solidarity i would offer my help as well if i weren't leaving until december. but if things are still hectic by then i am willing to help.

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Hirosito Mori

Hirosito the Baptist of the Babbiest Babe Thread.

Gentile or Jew
O you who turn the wheel and look to windward,
Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.

[Wavesword]

Hasn't anyone told you that spamming increases the heartrate and leads to early death? I'm leaving at the beginning of september otherwise I'd offer my body and soul for the org, but rest assured I've wrapped loo roll around my head out of solidarity.

[Mithrandir]

*Beats Vanya to the post*

I'll take your head ! Gah!

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Mithrandir Poster of usefull information and entertaining posts

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[Krasturak]

Gah!

*cuts off Mithrandir head*

You not need it anymore, Krast takes!

Gah!

[Papewaio]

Quote Originally posted by Hirosito:
with all this wave of solidarity i would offer my help as well if i weren't leaving until december. but if things are still hectic by then i am willing to help.

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Do come back and I like your sig

[Hirosito]

cheers ,
well i'm leaving for 2 weeks now and then 2 weeks after that i'm off for 4 months to vietnam...so sure i'll be back but first this young mind has to broaden his horizons

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Hirosito Mori

Hirosito the Baptist of the Babbiest Babe Thread.

Gentile or Jew
O you who turn the wheel and look to windward,
Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.

[NoFearWonton]

...so what is this forum here for again?

[Mithrandir]

to spam I think...

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Mithrandir Poster of usefull information and entertaining posts

-Patcher of the Board.
-Reuniter of patrons.
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It's for the community to have a chance to decide HOW the Org will transform/adapt in anticipation of the upcoming MTW.

Perhaps it is a little unclear in the title.


Plus temporarily the forum is being used to discuss the problems between a few of the community members and D_D, which the discussion I believe is almost at an end...

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The Soul

"What people do to other souls
They take their lives - destroy their goals
Their basic pride and dignity
Is stripped and torn and shown no pity....
When this could be Heaven for Everyone"
Queen - Heaven for Everyone

MaJesticSoul Sakai

[This message has been edited by The Soul (edited 07-22-2002).]