Eosian Wrote:You're requesting an exception.
Exceptions to the rules require justifications, not the rules themselves which have already justified their existence in some way.
You've yet to provide a reason why this is exception is necessary in any way with the options currently available.

Swerve Wrote:From what I understand about posting a new thread, it shouldn't take more than a few seconds to put it up on a single forum. I understand that it takes time to write it, so why don't you just place it in the Open Canvas and give yourself a break? I don't see the reasoning behind OBJECTING from placing it in a section where you can update as you please, that is all. People are being so argumentative of the rule as if it has to be a big deal, and it just doesn't have to be a big deal. If you would give me a valid argument as to why, maybe I would accept why the status quo must change. It's not because I'm a psychophant authortitarian worshiper, it's not because you are arguing over a section that only has SIX threads where 1/3 of the threads won't ever be updated, 1/3 has been inactive, & 1/3 is solely composed of your own contributions, it's because there is no pineappleing practical reason why you can't just post in the Open Canvas and preserve your project until the day your plantain shrivels up in your grave.

WizMystery Wrote:I'm still wondering why it seems to important to everyone to keep that rule on that forum.

Eosian Wrote:And we're still wondering why it's important for you to remove it when it's never caused a problem yet.

The "not prone to problems" works both ways. You're wanting to exempt an entire forum on the off chance at some point in the next decade it needs it, not based on it actually doing so at any point since the policy went into effect.

WizMystery Wrote:you're trying to fix something that isn't broken.

Eosian Wrote:Yes, you are, by your own admission.

WizMystery Wrote:You realize I'm not doing this because it's that big of a problem (it's still a minor inconvienience), it's just me trying to make the site better. I'm not even the one who had the idea of coming here to request an exception, someone else agrees with me. It doesn't matter whether or not it has caused a problem (it has, no matter how minor that problem is), you're trying to fix something that isn't broken.

WizMystery Wrote:But you are too, agreed?

Swerve Wrote:The measure is to make it easier for moderators to do their jobs. Out of all the duties they have to perform, necroposting will no longer have to be considered as they thumb through posts. I'd like to think that instead of giving us the smoking gun for us to shoot, Eosian has simply removed it from even being abused. Instead of raising the possibility of getting banned, a measure was induced to try to stop that possibility altogether. If you really are interested in responding to an old thread, then you can try posting up a new thread and cross-reference the old post. If Eosian wants to fix things that aren't broken, then why is it a problem if he works on things that are a non-issue. I don't understand what the big deal is about the necroposting restrictions, especially after certain areas have gotten exclusion privileges. The site isn't going to be better off due to bumping old posts that were written a long time ago. The site will improve when people begin to contribute new and original threads that haven't been sourced off of an image board or you-tube. The fact is that there are many methods available to you in order to update your thread. If necroposting was never a big issue, then why is it a big issue when Eos implements some methods to make it more manageable?

WizMystery Wrote:However, it is not needed here. That's the issue.

Eosian Wrote:Based on what?
The section you're talking about doesn't even get acknowledged as a postable section 90% of the time, the majority of users think it's just a heading like "MapleStory" and "Main".
Claiming it's a barrier to socializing is absolute crap and you know it, because if that were remotely true that area would've been more active before the policy went into effect.

Your opinion that it's not necessary there is not going to change policy. Facts will. Prove there is a reason to change it to how you want it and it will be considered. Anything less and it goes into the pile along with all the other random opinions, regardless of who you are.

Not bending over to every half-assed idea that gets thrown out is not "exerting my power" over anyone; I've already demonstrated willingness to make changes that can be rationalized. It's refusing to waste time on things people can't be bothered to justify, and yes, that is my management style, this is not news. You're welcome to whatever opinion you choose to form on the subject as long as you don't violate the R&R.

WizMystery Wrote:See? This is just it, you don't care about anyone personally, you just follow logic. If this is the way you continue to manage this site, then what purpose do I have here? I now have the sudden urge to leave this site completely, all due to that. If you think it's me, go ahead, I just don't agree with the policies being implimented here.

I am sorry for arguing like this, but I'm just going to leave.

Eosian Wrote:You've created an emotional investment in being right about something you've admitted isn't even an issue. If you feel having it your way is important enough to quit over, that's your choice, but if I gave in to everyone who threatened to quit over every decision I made this place would be anarchy and if people actually followed through we wouldn't be showing a 200% increase in traffic right now. Threatening to leave is not a trump all get it your way card - It's the last resort of someone who didn't have a point and is taking their toys and going home. We'll still be here when you change your mind later.

Swerve Wrote:Eos-chan. That's unnecessary.

WizMystery if you're reading this, thank you for sharing your contributions with this forum board. I appreciate the fact that you turned to this site after you got sick of Sleepywood and hope that you return. Thank you for your patronage.

I'm sorry for the fact that we were in disagreement. I happen to agree with Eos-chan regarding this topic, so I'm sorry if it looks like we were ganging up on you with double-play. There have been many times that I've gotten angry with Eos and have had my number of fights where I called it quits and even told him that I would burn Southperry into the ground due to his insolence. At the time Eos refused to admit that I was a Super Saiyan and told me that I was being arrogant about my power level. In order to prove him wrong, we would continually fight across the many stars of Namek. Despite these battles, I realized that I enjoyed them and that there is a more to a community than just necroposts and an administrator. Not everyone likes Eos. But being angry over one user is hardly a reason to quit a forum board. If you don't decide to come back, then good luck with life and the afterlife and the life there-after.

WizMystery Wrote:What you don't realize is how many times I've felt like leaving in the past, yet stayed because I believed in this site. This isn't the only reason, I just have a feeling it would be better if I left.

Satellite Wrote:And about this update...
Let's say I had a drawing thread, I couldn't use it anymore if last post has been posted more than 21 days ago?

Omni Wrote:Problem with all of this is that first of all, you're limiting your moderation team. Their job is to help moderate the forum.

Omni Wrote:Secondly, closing threads after 21 days? Isn't that rather hasty? Why not close it off after every 3 weeks (28 days)? Or perhaps even a month? All you're doing, really, is making it less of a hassle for the team, while on the other hand, encouraging users to spam more threads. Assume that the "What anime have you been watching?" thread doesn't get a response in approximately 21 days straight because xyz users have been busy with their lives. But a new member joined and wanted to post, but oh no, it's locked. Yes, then sticky it. Oh, but then you'd have to sticky a ton of threads that people likes to post in ...actively. This creates a new problem.

Omni Wrote:By doing this, you've closed off older threads, but encouraged others to make the same threads after every 21 days under the assumption that a specific thread doesn't get a reply in 21 days.

Omni Wrote:I'm sure Sarah and the others pretty much expected the same sh`it I did, so they all left. Surprised the rest of you haven't.