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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Olgaris on November 11, 2009, 07:33:47 PM

Title: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Olgaris on November 11, 2009, 07:33:47 PM
Okay, the title is misleading. This is not even an unofficial policy. But it would be fantastic if everybody took it up as a voluntary policy.

Let's turn the tone of the GDB around. There's too much competition, whining, griping, backstabbing, conniving, and mean-spirited sniping going on. That's what the game is for. On the GDB, let's be constructive, sympathetic, collaborative, and have a positive community. Reading most of the threads on the GDB wouldn't make me want to be a part of this community, that's for sure.

So from now on, let's make all of our posts positive, and constructive. Of course this is voluntary, but just think of what a monumental difference it would make if we all acted as though we liked one another?

Repeat after me below (insert your own name):

Quote
I, Olgaris, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 07:36:29 PM

I, FantasyWriter, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: th3kaiser on November 11, 2009, 07:55:39 PM
I don't post too terribly often partially because of the reasons for this policy, but I'm more than willing to make such a pledge.

I, th3kaiser, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: a strange shadow on November 11, 2009, 07:59:04 PM
I, a strange shadow, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: tortall on November 11, 2009, 07:59:53 PM
I, Tortall, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Xagon on November 11, 2009, 08:07:52 PM
QuoteI, (Insert name here), do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

I, Xagon, do hereby pledge to speak my mind regarding any comments, ideas, or suggestions on the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will let my disagreement be heard in a courteous, yet direct manner. If I think someone is stupid, I will keep it to myself. If such an ignorant person expresses ignorant ideas, I will explain what is wrong with the line of thought in question and suggest ways in which it might be remedied or replaced. I will do what I feel is necessary to make this a welcoming community in real life while striving to keep the harsh edge that can only be found inside Zalanthas.

Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: jcljules on November 11, 2009, 08:14:05 PM
I, jcljules, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Cutthroat on November 11, 2009, 08:15:56 PM
I, cutthroat, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone. I suppose in that sense my GDB handle is somewhat of a misnomer. Edit to add: I'm open to being called out on not doing this.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: jcljules on November 11, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Maybe someone should add a clause that says, "I'm open to being called out on not doing this."
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: AmandaGreathouse on November 11, 2009, 08:26:11 PM
I, AmandaGreathouse, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Gimfalisette on November 11, 2009, 08:52:20 PM
I will do my best to be
     honest and fair,
     friendly and helpful,
     considerate and caring,
     courageous and strong, and
     responsible for what I say and do,
and to
     respect myself and others,
     respect authority,
     use resources wisely,
     make the GDB a better place, and
     be a sister to every member of the ARM community.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Akoto on November 11, 2009, 09:01:38 PM
I, Akoto, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

;D
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Olgaris on November 11, 2009, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: jcljules on November 11, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Maybe someone should add a clause that says, "I'm open to being called out on not doing this."

That's the no-so-subtly hidden implication.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: spicemustflow on November 11, 2009, 09:08:37 PM
signed in blood
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Voular on November 11, 2009, 09:37:19 PM
Word.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Pale Horse on November 11, 2009, 09:39:03 PM
I, Pale Horse, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 09:45:40 PM
Something that might help:

Click on 'preview' before you post, and read over your post as it will appear on the board.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: FuSoYa on November 11, 2009, 10:05:11 PM
I, FuSoya (AKA Brandon), do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
I'm open to being called out on not doing this.

Brandon

EDIT:  Fixed post as my GDB handle is not a misnomer but a Lunarian who can cast meteo on yo asses.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: PerpetualPatriot on November 11, 2009, 10:10:32 PM
I, PerpetualPatriot, do hereby pledge to only bring pessemestic comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express them loudly, and without regard for your emotions. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will voice those concerns louder than all the rest so everyone, including the stupid person or idea, knows that I think they are stupid. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players so that I can steal their boots with spam-steal in all of the newbie logon areas.

PerpetualPatriot
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: waroth on November 11, 2009, 11:43:03 PM
I, Waroth the Great, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: lussien on November 11, 2009, 11:47:56 PM
I, lussien, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

For a newbie, game forumers are saviors.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Gagula on November 11, 2009, 11:50:39 PM
Even though I think for most of the greats (obviously not myself) it's a little redundant......

I, Gagula, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Kevo on November 11, 2009, 11:54:23 PM
I, Kevo, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone. I suppose in that sense my GDB handle is somewhat of a misnomer. I'm open to being called out on not doing this.


side note: Nice Gandhi quote, Olgaris.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Rhyden on November 11, 2009, 11:58:00 PM
I, Rhyden, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: musashi on November 12, 2009, 02:31:47 AM
I, musashi, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

EDIT: Sorry ... but if staff are gonna come in an edit what I wrote after the fact without telling me when it comes to "pledging" somethng ... then it really isn't a pledge. Deleted.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Qzzrbl on November 12, 2009, 04:24:02 AM
I, Qzzrbl, Bringer of Thunder, eater of trolls, souls, and assholes, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will, to the best of my ability,  express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Majikal on November 12, 2009, 04:27:22 AM
I, The great and Majiikal Tony, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: brytta.leofa on November 12, 2009, 10:12:56 AM
On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my city-state
and to obey the staff law,
To halp other people at all times,
To keep my character physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight.

But seriously, yes, this is a good thing.

For my part, I will stop being a snarky Tuluki in those cases in which I am tempted.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: RogueGunslinger on November 12, 2009, 01:10:55 PM
I hereby vow to stop making thinly veiled attacks on anyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Morrolan on November 12, 2009, 01:22:19 PM
I, Morrolan e'Drien, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: jhunter on November 12, 2009, 01:40:30 PM
But, you're right, I will take responsibility for myself....



I, Jhunter, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone. I'm open to being called out on not doing this.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Ender on November 12, 2009, 04:29:35 PM
I, Ender, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: LoD on November 12, 2009, 05:07:35 PM
I, LoD, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Fnord on November 12, 2009, 05:15:17 PM
I, Fnord, think this is wishful thinking, but I am a dreamer of dreams and a practitioner of civility, so count me in.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Fredd on November 12, 2009, 05:22:42 PM
i know a game forum where this is actualy a polocy, and it worked out rather well.

i pledge that 90% of my posts will be constructive
5% will be funny
5% will get me into trouble while i try to be funny...


lol nah i'll help where i can :)
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Gunnerblaster on November 12, 2009, 09:22:33 PM
I, Gunnerblaster, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

Edited.

Sorry.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Cavaticus on November 13, 2009, 01:22:57 PM
I, Cavaticus, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Potaje on November 13, 2009, 02:32:18 PM
I, Potaje, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

Why not I'm a team player, and the gdb is for improvements of a game we all play together.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: titansfan on November 13, 2009, 02:39:16 PM
I, Titansfan, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: MarshallDFX on November 13, 2009, 03:13:19 PM
I'm always the nicest person in the world, but if I don't do it I'll feel left out.

I, MarshallDFX, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Kryos on November 13, 2009, 03:54:00 PM
I, Kryos who may also be known as the walking sweedish murder machine or that guy, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

p.s.
You certainly take me to first base, Olgaris, but to get into my pants you'll have to up this a notch to policy.  Three strikes.  1 - day ban, 2 - week ban, 3 - perma ban.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Cerelum on November 15, 2009, 02:35:56 AM
I, Cerelum, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Bluefae on November 15, 2009, 03:04:26 PM
I, Bluefae, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Bluefae on November 15, 2009, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 09:45:40 PM
Something that might help:

Click on 'preview' before you post, and read over your post as it will appear on the board.

     This is some powerful advice.  The 'preview' ability is a wonderful tool.  By reading over what you're about to put out to the entire community, you can sometimes (often?) catch snippets that are unintentionally harsh or insulting.  And if it is intentional, you give yourself a second chance to remove it before posting.  (Of course, you can always go back and 'edit', but sometimes the damage has already been done.)
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: razorback on November 15, 2009, 03:27:54 PM
I, razorback, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

P.S. And maybe I'll post more? Yeah.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Ammut on November 15, 2009, 10:45:36 PM
I, Ammut, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: FantasyWriter on November 15, 2009, 10:50:15 PM
Quote from: Bluefae on November 15, 2009, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 09:45:40 PM
Something that might help:

Click on 'preview' before you post, and read over your post as it will appear on the board.

     This is some powerful advice.  The 'preview' ability is a wonderful tool.  By reading over what you're about to put out to the entire community, you can sometimes (often?) catch snippets that are unintentionally harsh or insulting.  And if it is intentional, you give yourself a second chance to remove it before posting.  (Of course, you can always go back and 'edit', but sometimes the damage has already been done.)

I often end up not posting the reply... at all.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Synthesis on November 15, 2009, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 15, 2009, 10:50:15 PM
Quote from: Bluefae on November 15, 2009, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 09:45:40 PM
Something that might help:

Click on 'preview' before you post, and read over your post as it will appear on the board.

     This is some powerful advice.  The 'preview' ability is a wonderful tool.  By reading over what you're about to put out to the entire community, you can sometimes (often?) catch snippets that are unintentionally harsh or insulting.  And if it is intentional, you give yourself a second chance to remove it before posting.  (Of course, you can always go back and 'edit', but sometimes the damage has already been done.)

I often end up not posting the reply... at all.

Ha, seriously.  If I actually posted half the replies I've written up, I'd probably have the twit flag.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: RogueGunslinger on November 16, 2009, 10:56:57 AM
Quote from: Synthesis on November 15, 2009, 10:56:08 PM
Ha, seriously.  If I actually posted half the replies I've written up, I'd probably have the twit flag.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: a strange shadow on November 16, 2009, 11:00:35 AM
Quote from: Synthesis on November 15, 2009, 10:56:08 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 15, 2009, 10:50:15 PM
Quote from: Bluefae on November 15, 2009, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on November 11, 2009, 09:45:40 PM
Something that might help:

Click on 'preview' before you post, and read over your post as it will appear on the board.

     This is some powerful advice.  The 'preview' ability is a wonderful tool.  By reading over what you're about to put out to the entire community, you can sometimes (often?) catch snippets that are unintentionally harsh or insulting.  And if it is intentional, you give yourself a second chance to remove it before posting.  (Of course, you can always go back and 'edit', but sometimes the damage has already been done.)

I often end up not posting the reply... at all.

Ha, seriously.  If I actually posted half the replies I've written up, I'd probably have the twit flag.

Me too.

Sarcasm does not translate well to text.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Kol on February 13, 2010, 09:58:28 AM
I, Kol, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: spicemustflow on February 13, 2010, 10:07:25 AM
You may rise, sir Kol.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Zharal on February 13, 2010, 10:17:40 AM
Im not gonna do the whole pledge typing cause I spell like a 10th grader but Im in as well.  It use to be couple years back that you couldnt flame floks or jab or whatever nasty things, argues were usally locked ect...  I stopped reading the gdb cause I got tired of all  the silly sh*t, be nice to sit back for hours reading the forms like it use to be when arm was down all day on sunday,,,ugh I hated sundays down time...
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: racurtne on February 13, 2010, 10:21:23 AM
I, racurtne, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: janeshephard on February 13, 2010, 10:25:43 AM
I, janeshephard, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Gobbleneck on February 14, 2010, 08:36:45 AM
Traitors!
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: kuhfelsen on February 14, 2010, 08:39:53 AM
I, kuhfelsen, do hereby pledge to mostly bring positive or constructive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Pheonix on February 14, 2010, 09:18:22 AM
I, Pheonix, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: AmandaGreathouse on February 14, 2010, 10:33:40 AM
Quote from: AmandaGreathouse on November 11, 2009, 08:26:11 PM
I, AmandaGreathouse, do hereby pledge to only bring positive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

To further my previous pledge:

...And on the occasions when I do speak with other players via realtime means (APMS, AIM, tinychat, etc), I will not act in a negative or derogatory manner. Neither to, nor about other players, staffers, or the game itself. While, being only human, I am prone to favoritism in one fashion or another (even if, in its simplest form, it doesn't act in a way to make me biased against anything, but instead, only causes me to favor specific members of staff who've done amazingly well), I will do my best not to express such biases over the GDB nor other means. Not only to combat the spread of negativity, but also to keep from possibly unintentionally and unfairly casting an unfavorable light on other players, staffers, or viewpoints. Instead, I will, if I am having trouble with such a thing, use the request tool. Be it to report a post on the GDB, express kudos to specific players or staff members, or simply to keep from derailing or risking making Arm less pleasant for other players or the staff who graciously volunteer and spend a great deal of time making Arm what it is.
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Dan on February 14, 2010, 04:49:58 PM
I Dan, do hereby pledge to mostly bring positive or constructive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.

:)
Title: Re: New Unofficial GDB Policy
Post by: Chettaman on February 15, 2010, 01:47:14 AM
I Chettaman, do hereby pledge to mostly bring positive or constructive comments, ideas, and suggestions to the Armageddon General Discussion Board. If there are ideas I disagree with, I will express so in a helpful and collaborative way. If I think someone, or some idea is stupid, I will keep it to myself and suggest improvements rather than make snide remarks in an attempt to make myself somehow look better. I will do everything I can to make this a welcoming community, that will attract new players and help improve the game for everyone.
Because I love you guys. We're all in this together, ya know?