[Kowboy]

I recently have noticed a lot of totally spam posts. I know we have quite a few new members and I would like to inform everybody about posting rules.

- Emotions and remarks: Remarks like "LOL" or "Yeah what they said" will not be tolerated and should not be posted.

- SPAM: The only place where is spam is "mildly" allowed is in the insanity board and no other forums shall contain spam.'

More will be added and other mods feel free to add more.

[Baseballl]

Yes I do agree, "some" spam is allowed, but should be bound with a proper post. Otherwise, it will be deleted.

[Phieta]

Agreed.

For instance, "Lol" is pointless, but "Lol, yeah, that happens to me a lot too... *Another sentence or two*" is OK.

[serpharimon]

so ur saying short little sentances with not much meaning r considered spam?

(i feel a good argument coming along )

[CongressJon]

Yes.

Generally, spam is just short messages such as, "Wow." or, it can be a pointless message. For example, in a topic entitled, "W00T! 99 Smithing!" You shouldn't be saying, "Cheese is fun."

[serpharimon]

so ur telling me tht all those posts about master of stuff becoming a smod by everyone saying congrats and stuff is spam? so ur telling me tht HH is a hyprocrite? even urself?

[Star Jedi]

Serph, we didn't mean for this to become an arguement Those topics are to congradulate those who have achieved something. Birthday topics are also allowed, as long as they arn't for inactive members. I think you know what we mean

[serpharimon]

but it still falls under the catagory of spam correct?

[Star Jedi]

*Shrugs* It's whatever the moderator thinks. Another word for spam is -

Stupid Posts that Annoy Moderators

Neither are these posts stupid, annoying, or pointless as long as they are for a good reason (Not for Inactive members).

[serpharimon]

almost lost track of wut i was doing (having a warning war on aim) but just saying "congrats " in one post sounds alot like spam to me...now if u guys r trying to stop it then y r u doing it urselves? i know its not to become hyprocrites...

[Phieta]

Stupid (or Short) Pointless Annoying Messages

or

Stupid Posts Annoying Moderators

Let's put this another way. Before posting a reply, please ask yourself the following question: "Does my reply offer any advice or contribute positively to the conversation in any fashion?" If you can answer "yes" to this, then please reply. If you cannot, then please don't reply.

[Dragonman]

Replies to threads that just say "Congrats!" or something like that are fine. You should try to add a little more (example: in a thread to congradulate a new moderator, you could say "Congrats! I'm sure you'll do great! How is it so far?" or anything else you would like to say about the topic instead of "Congrats!"), but it's still fine.

Everyone should just make sure what they post has meaning and actually has to do with the topic. If you want to express your thoughtrs, don't just say "Lol" or "Heh", add more to it. Tell why you think it's funny or whatever you feel about it.

[Kowboy]

I feel offended by you calling me a hypocrite. I am sure you know the difference between SPAM and a congrulatory comment. Please do not post much here, consult a mod if necessary.

[serpharimon]

[Kowboy]

It is up to the mod(s) to decide. I think if you read what is posted above over and over you will get your answers.