[Zippy]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I can't make out which one is Aisleyne - the one in grey on the left - or the one in the middle! The middle one does not look good!

Denim jacket is def Aisleyne. Plus I think its Sophie actually next to Charlie and apparently Michelle 2nd from left. So Ive read.

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Zippy

Denim jacket is def Aisleyne. Plus I think its Sophie actually next to Charlie and apparently Michelle 2nd from left. So Ive read.

I think the one next to Charley is Grace - I can't see Sophie there at all! I also think Aisleyne is second from left - but I don't know who far left is or middle one!

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I think the one next to Charley is Grace - I can't see Sophie there at all! I also think Aisleyne is second from left - but I don't know who far left is or middle one!

Put your glasses on Granny!

L-R; Grace, Michelle, Kinga, Aisleyne, Sophie, Charlie, Nikki, Nadia.

I don't recognise that as Sophie tbh but apparently it is. I thought Chanelle. Sophies not a bad girl. But thats the official line up.

[Ramsay]

good mods off the top of my head
Dezzy
Shaun
Niamh
Gary

cus i can tell they wouldnt be biased at all

[lily.]

In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on pointless rules like evading the swear filter, and not enough emphasis on ones which would improve the forum... like not having a million threads on one subject, and not making a new thread every time your dog farts.

It would be a better place overall, if the 'new posts' thing didn't fling up all manner of ****e.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by lily.

In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on pointless rules like evading the swear filter, and not enough emphasis on ones which would improve the forum... like not having a million threads on one subject, and not making a new thread every time your dog farts.

It would be a better place overall, if the 'new posts' thing didn't fling up all manner of ****e.

Exaaaactly lily. In fact, it has been mentioned umpteen times, that we don't need a swear filter on here and if the admins feel that we do, make it optional. And I'm sure there are browser plugins that can filter any foul language much more consistently than this place can. We absolutely do need swear filters. Most of us have potty mouths anyway.

Spam has become a huge issue recently. Sick of seeing welcome back threads, post count parties, etc etc. WE DON'T CAAAAARE.

[lily.]

I concur. Obviously all threads can't be interesting to all members, but let's face it, some of the threads made here aren't interesting to any of the members, and that's a problem.

The only option for us is to ignore chat&games in our options, but that isn't something I'd want to do, as I do still enjoy off-topic chats with people.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by lily.

I concur. Obviously all threads can't be interesting to all members, but let's face it, some of the threads made here aren't interesting to any of the members, and that's a problem.

The only option for us is to ignore chat&games in our options, but that isn't something I'd want to do, as I do still enjoy off-topic chats with people.

I think admins should replace Chat & Games with a Spam forum. That place wouldn't even need moderation really. We have General Chat as it is. We don't need two chat forums.

[lily.]

That is a good idea actually, then I'll add it to my exclude list lol

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Enid

I think admins should replace Chat & Games with a Spam forum. That place wouldn't even need moderation really. We have General Chat as it is. We don't need two chat forums.

This is quite a good idea actually. And I agree that the swear filter needs to go. What a pointless pile of shit that is.

[InOne]

It's pretty shyte that no admin has even replied to this thread...

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Enid

I think admins should replace Chat & Games with a Spam forum. That place wouldn't even need moderation really. We have General Chat as it is. We don't need two chat forums.

That's a really dope idea, actually .

Still waiting for a response from James half a year on as to why an optional swear filter has not been implemented, considering it pleases all sides.

[InOne]

I think a spam forum would be all out war lol

[lily.]

It could be left unmoderated though. Maybe they could put a disclaimer in it saying so.

So if people want to be *****, they can get on with it and the admin/mods don't have to bother about it.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by Stu

That's a really dope idea, actually .

Still waiting for a response from James half a year on as to why an optional swear filter has not been implemented, considering it pleases all sides.

Think it's just the effort involved. Coding, etc. I dunno. Never ran a forum. I'm sure others have it, so why can't we?

[Stu]

After reading the 'This' thread and some posts in Meet The Members TBH I think the easiest thing we could do in order to clean up this place would be to ban a certain juvenile halfwit who has a legit mean streak and is getting very, very repetetive. In fact, the downwards spiral this place has been on seems to have coincided exactly with this tits arrival on the scene.

I can't be the only one getting sick of it.

Spoiler:

I am, of course, talking about Stacey.

[Twilight]

Originally Posted by Stu

After reading the 'This' thread and some posts in Meet The Members TBH I think the easiest thing we could do in order to clean up this place would be to ban a certain juvenile halfwit who has a legit mean streak and is getting very, very repetetive. In fact, the downwards spiral this place has been on seems to have coincided exactly with this tits arrival on the scene.

I can't be the only one getting sick of it.

Spoiler:

I am, of course, talking about Stacey.

LOL i'd say i agree, but i'd get started on if i did tbh:P

[Ross]

I'm eating a strawberry.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by Stu

After reading the 'This' thread and some posts in Meet The Members TBH I think the easiest thing we could do in order to clean up this place would be to ban a certain juvenile halfwit who has a legit mean streak and is getting very, very repetetive. In fact, the downwards spiral this place has been on seems to have coincided exactly with this tits arrival on the scene.

I can't be the only one getting sick of it.

Spoiler:

I am, of course, talking about Stacey.

She hasn't always been this way though. I could tolerate her ignorance and general stupidity before, but it seems now all she comes on for is to cause arguments and hostility.

Anyway, this isn't about her. There are many halfwits on this forum that could join her ranks, so it's difficult to pin point. Ban 'em all.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Enid

She hasn't always been this way though. I could tolerate her ignorance and general stupidity before, but it seems now all she comes on for is to cause arguments and hostility.

Anyway, this isn't about her. There are many halfwits on this forum that could join her ranks, so it's difficult to pin point. Ban 'em all.

[Jack_]

Oh, and another thing, stop deleting every ****ing thread. What happened to just closing them?

[InOne]

The whole Stacey/MM&I duo is really annoying. They plauge every thread. And have the same arguments with the same people. MM&I should go back to BBfan85 or whatever, at least it made a bit of sense then.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Oh, and another thing, stop deleting every ****ing thread. What happened to just closing them?

Aye. It only causes half a dozen more threads to pop up wondering why the last one closed. Same goes for deleting threads under non existent rules. Like what happened the other night. Yeah, they were annoying spammy threads that were obvious reactions to threads being deleted, but deleting them only made twice more annoying, spammy threads pop up.

A TiBB rule should be cited by a moderator each time a thread is closed. If you can't cite a rule - then don't close the thread. Your only going to piss people off and it devolves into moderating based on subjectivity. It doesn't matter if you think the thread is pointless. Is it breaking a rule yet? No? Then don't close it.

[James]

Originally Posted by Enid

--Member Conduct
Use common courtesy when interacting with other forum members. Harassment, impersonation of someone else, or flame wars will not be tolerated. This site is for mature members and is not censored, however use common sense when posting. Though artistic nudity is allowed, pornographic material is not allowed and will result in administrative action. Basically, don't be a jackass and we won't have any problems.

-- Respect other members: Things like "lurk moar" or dog-piling on new members for every infraction nonsense will not be tolerated. While linking to the appropriate rules post is acceptable, there is no need for ten of you to chime in with "Oooooh you're in trouble~!" or variations thereof after that. Please do not behave like four to six year olds; it hurts.

--Refrain from mini-modding: With number one in mind, we would also like you to refrain from "mini-modding." The rules need to be enforced, yes, but that's why we have moderators in the first place. If you ever find a post that you think is out of line, report it by PMing one of the mods and we'll get to it as soon as we are able.

--Don't be an ass There is a difference between being "snarky" and being a damned ass. Keep in mind that a) not everyone will respond favorably to your oh-so-witty retorts, and b) said retorts are not always appropriate. This is not a carebear forum, but you are expected to at least observe standards of decency (i.e., politeness) when interacting with other members. We're not asking you to walk on eggshells, but napalming one another at random isn't conducive to a healthy community either.

--Cliquish Behavior: Please note that - regardless of post count, perceived or existing contribution, or favor - all members are equal. While it is natural to form bonds with other members of the board, the last thing we want is for cliques to develop. The warning signs are already present; and to be perfectly honest, nothing kills a forum faster than petty infighting and factions formed around some ridiculous notion of entitlement. Garden of Shadows is no more "your" board because you have been a member longer than, say, someone who joined yesterday. The condescension and related asshattery ends as of now.
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--Spam: This is covered in the forum rules, so you should have a good idea not to do it. But a little more about what spam is. Padding your post count by adding thank-yous to all the downloads in a forum is spam. Replying to a topic without adding anything of value (such as saying "I agree!" and nothing else) is spam. Posting very short replies to several topics in a short time frame is spam. You should be thinking about your posts before you make them. Please note that spamming is unacceptable in all forums except "Oh the Drama".

-- Attention Seeking: There is no real rule for this, but please note that excessive attention seeking really does not go over very well at GoS. Refrain from making posts just to get attention or highlight how cool you are, as it will cause more negative attention than positive. If you want to make a positive impression, you are more likely to do so by posting thoughtful, coherent posts and following the rules of the forum.

All those are already covered really in how the forum is moderated, apart from the 'cliquish behaviour' one. As much as I would like that not to exist on here isn't it up to the members themselves to reject it if they want?

Also the trouble with writing out in detail what is, and isn't, allowed is it doesn't leave room for any flexibility and people start quoting the rules back at you like some legal document (and no-one reads it through anyway, better to keep it simple)

Originally Posted by Stu

That's a really dope idea, actually .

Still waiting for a response from James half a year on as to why an optional swear filter has not been implemented, considering it pleases all sides.

Technically, I believe that can't be acheived on this forum (easily at any rate). The swear-word filter is applied when you post; not when you view a thread.

I'm not really sold on the idea of not having swear-word filters at all.

Originally Posted by Jack_

Oh, and another thing, stop deleting every ****ing thread. What happened to just closing them?

It's bad for the image of the forum if petty arguments involving a small number of members are left of the forum, especially in the BB11 forum where new members will look at that forum first.

The thread, which was deleted there, it was just general arguing from the start, and no rule-break could easily be pinned down on one person. I didn't feel like reading through the whole thing, so it's better of deleted.

[Jessica.]

Can you make an announcement or something that people have to put threads in the correct section? It is really annoying.