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Post by Joe on Jul 5, 2012 8:13:06 GMT -5
So, we've got a bit of a problem. We've grown extremely fast lately, and as a result, the community is suddenly more vibrant, active and, unfortunately, more controversial. One of the big problems here is that we've always wanted to keep a slightly more family-friendly feeling in the RP, which we do for the most part. The problem is that the OOC really... hasn't been. We've had numerous complaints and it's gotten to the point where the constant degradation of conversation into sex has even me worried.
So, we're asking you to talk about it. Discuss it. Keep it friendly. No flaming or trolling. Attached is a poll for you to vote on what you think is the worst thing in the OOC based on the complaints we've received. You can select two. We'll implement new rules based on the results.
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Post by zander490 on Jul 5, 2012 8:30:36 GMT -5
I haven't seen that much sex in the ooc, nor much IC talk in the OOC channel.
Bickering I have seen, and participated in a tad myself. I think this is just a result of having a variety of people with a variety of opinions. I do think that there needs to be limits on words/topics at least since some of us aren't as comfortable as otherws with certian things. Speaking of which, I really don't like bad links. I really don't like seeing random things that either don't make any sense or are offencive. It's only a matter of time beforoe someone links to straight up porn, if they haven't done so already. Maybe we could make a policy to say what the image or link is BEFORE linking to it? That might help.
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Post by Carl on Jul 5, 2012 8:48:18 GMT -5
Bickering and censorship.
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Post by Joe on Jul 5, 2012 9:13:56 GMT -5
...Wait, what is it we're censoring?
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Post by Carl on Jul 5, 2012 9:19:08 GMT -5
On the forum, all the curse words. On IRC, f*ck.
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Post by Joe on Jul 5, 2012 9:25:15 GMT -5
Maybe you missed this... One of the big problems here is that we've always wanted to keep a slightly more family-friendly feeling in the RP, which we do for the most part. The problem is that the OOC really... hasn't been. The whole point of this is to make it more friendly to anyone who wants to come in. Also, we don't enforce censorship on the IRC. CC just does that for Devic.
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Post by teraunce on Jul 5, 2012 21:36:39 GMT -5
heh, i find the mini-ooc rps with ic characters funny, as they aren't canon. and i'm very guilty of that. otherwise bickering is the only problem i've seen. And at cj, i self-censor as well. there is no curse-filter in the channel.
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Post by CuteCat on Jul 5, 2012 21:49:19 GMT -5
To specify, it's not the mini-scenarios with IC characters that is troublesome.
It's stuff like this: * 1 hugs 2 <1> Hi wubbywuff ;3 * 3 sulks <3> YOU HATE ME * 3 drives off a cliff in her despair * 4 rescues 3 daringly! * 3 swoons <4> It's okay! I love you! <3> Oh I love you too! (Insert 14 posts of 3 and 4 making out here)
... That kind of stuff happens pretty much daily, I believe. No offense to anyone who may feel targetted by that.
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Post by astrodude55 on Jul 6, 2012 3:44:19 GMT -5
I was going to post his in the OOC once I saw this list, but I figured it'd work better here + some other stuff on my mind about it.
I really don't consider anything on this list to be "the worst thing in the OOC". That might be because of how much of a norm it is. When something comes up we don't like, we argue, but here's the thing: Even when we're not arguing, we're told to shut our mouths and be good little boys and girls and drop the current conversation, no matter how interesting it may or may not seem to some, all because the potential may or may not be there. Things can't always be peaceful, you know... Unless brute force were involved and no one would like that. Bad links? I don't see much of 'em. Cursing, well I might as well leave if that becomes an issue because I've tried to cut back and it starts right back up. Mini-RP with characters hasn't really come up that much and when it does, it's for like a few minutes and can be quite enjoyable, but there is that Drama RP thing that started a while ago that a few people seem to like. Much like Cat said, it's "that kind of stuff" that's kind of force-fed with a spoon and is met with a rapid and forceful punching motion to the mouth. And that's my take on it.
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canis135
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Post by canis135 on Jul 7, 2012 3:26:17 GMT -5
Hope it's not an anonymous vote because mini-rp in channels pisses me off!
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vaxx
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Post by vaxx on Jul 8, 2012 3:27:26 GMT -5
The whole "OMG /ME HUGS U TENDERLY OMG GIVS MUFFINS" etc etc mini-rp is f*cking retarded
cut that sh*t out
other than that everything is a-ok with me most of our regulars are adults anyway ( at least legally speaking ) and children shouldn't be on the internet so there you go, if they happen to stumble upon something NSFW it's their own fault
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Soac
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Post by Soac on Jul 8, 2012 12:47:19 GMT -5
I have to go with two things, even though I have voted for one. I find that the bickering has not its place, whether it involves an OP taking action on someone's behavior or two people calling each other out on a given situation. As for the sexuality, the fact that it has been let to roam free as long as it did somewhat struck as hypocritical given i had been told at a point to tone myself down...
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Post by Joe on Jul 8, 2012 20:10:38 GMT -5
f*ck yeah! Bad links isn't in the top!
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Post by syriana on Aug 1, 2012 18:46:24 GMT -5
So now we're going to nit pick on which rooms RP is supposed to take place in? Some people are just creative and would decide to express it via RP in the OOC room. I see nothing wrong with it and had no idea other people were bothered in any way.
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