PLEASE DON'T SMILEY SPAM [Archive]

Darklord Dave

09-17-2007, 06:57 PM

PLEASE DON'T SMILEY SPAM

Tom had an excellent point:
...those that want to carry on actual discussions and stay on topic should be able to do so in the dedicated areas of the forum. We want to be attractive to new members and draw people into continued discussion and interaction, and if the whole site was filled with nothing but smileys it might start to keep certain people away.

So in the discussion threads outside the Sandbox please don't waste space with posts that don't advance the discussion.
Thanks.

Batty

09-17-2007, 07:02 PM

So I guess we'll never hear from P!tu or Bannister outside the Sandbox ever again.

Bannister

09-17-2007, 07:05 PM

So I guess we'll never hear from P!tu or Bannister outside the Sandbox ever again.

I haven't been smilie spamming outside the sandbox for a while. I don't think. I will post a smilie in response to something but I usually don't go on my binges outside other or the sandbox.

Bodie The Cursed

09-17-2007, 07:07 PM

A bannister and P!TU clause.. Congrats guys!! I take credit for the censoring of the word ****! I guess thats the Bodie clause!..

HIOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Batty

09-17-2007, 07:08 PM

p!tu

09-17-2007, 07:14 PM

So I guess we'll never hear from P!tu or Bannister outside the Sandbox ever again.

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl Thats was funny! Now no more spamming out side the Litter Box!

tomandshell

09-17-2007, 07:15 PM

I haven't been smilie spamming outside the sandbox for a while. I don't think. I will post a smilie in response to something but I usually don't go on my binges outside other or the sandbox.

I think we're talking about smiley spamming in dedicated discussion threads, not in the sandbox. A smiley is obviously fine at the end of a post, often conveying sarcasm, etc. so that the post isn't misunderstood. There are times when someone says something funny and you just want to chime in with a little :rotfl to show that you appreciate the humor. But posts consisting of nothing but ten smileys purely for post count padding purposes will probably get deleted when they show up in the main forums. (Check my alliteration in that sentence!)

Again--the sandbox is available and should be taken advantage of when you feel like smiling a lot. Make it a happy place! That's what it's there for, and nobody can complain when the threads there are derailed or become huge spam sandwiches. The same isn't true for threads in the main sections of the board.

The ill Jedi

09-17-2007, 07:16 PM

PLEASE DON'T SMILEY SPAM

Thank You Dave!!! :clap :bow

bagelsncheesey

09-17-2007, 07:17 PM

Thank You Dave!!! :clap :bow

Hahaha word!!!!! Nice job Dave!! :D

The ill Jedi

09-17-2007, 07:18 PM

Hahaha word!!!!! Nice job Dave!! :D
*Pitu's post count suddenly plummets* :lol

Shai Hulud

09-17-2007, 07:19 PM

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Fools.

nash

09-17-2007, 07:35 PM

Thank God for this....although I never felt that Bannister smiley spammed much in regular threads to begin with.

occulum

09-17-2007, 07:38 PM

not even a " :rock :rock " just to show you support someone's comment and agree and nothing more?

The ill Jedi

09-17-2007, 07:40 PM

not even a " :rock :rock " just to show you support someone's comment and agree and nothing more?
I'm sure at least a one or two word response will keep it from being deleted.

KitFisto

09-17-2007, 07:40 PM

not even a " :rock :rock " just to show you support someone's comment and agree and nothing more?

I don't think he's talking about that. it's where a conversation thread turn into 10 posts in a row with nothing, but emoticons.

The Josh

09-17-2007, 07:43 PM

Glad to read this as well.

Bodie The Cursed

09-17-2007, 10:49 PM

:rock :rock :rock :rock

Mooncat

09-18-2007, 05:01 AM

Anyone deleting smiley spam posts ?

Shropt

09-18-2007, 05:25 AM

So can we still do this!?!?!

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

RoboDad

09-18-2007, 09:41 AM

That is a good question. I know we don't want to get mired in minutiae (mini-alliteration alert), but there does seem to be a difference between adding a post that recognizes and applauds a particularly funny or well-written comment, and something that is pretty obviously designed to attract attention TO ME!!, rather than the original applause-worthy comment.

Since the forum is configured to require at least ten characters in each post, a word or two and a smiley or two shouldn't be an issue. But what about smileys (even in small numbers) that are posted in response to another smiley-only post? Does that constitute padding? (I think it does, but that's just me.)

In short, what is the threshold for smiley-padding? Or will it have to be handled on a per-case basis?

Darth Loki

09-18-2007, 11:13 AM

So in the discussion threads outside the Sandbox please don't waste space with posts that don't advance the discussion.
Thanks.

:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap

BadMoon

09-18-2007, 11:29 AM

:clap:flag:clap:flag:clap:flag:clap:flag:clap

Shai Hulud

09-18-2007, 11:32 AM

............(0)

DarkArtist81

09-18-2007, 11:59 AM

:rock :rock :rock :rock

I still think that we can do that, right? I tend to do that a lot when I want to say that the post above rocks and I totally agree.... without actually typing out... "That rocks... I totally agree."

So as long as I can still do that from time to time... this NO SMILEY SPAM thing is 100% cool by me.

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

Darth Loki

09-18-2007, 12:43 PM

I still think that we can do that, right? I tend to do that a lot when I want to say that the post above rocks and I totally agree.... without actually typing out... "That rocks... I totally agree."

So as long as I can still do that from time to time... this NO SMILEY SPAM thing is 100% cool by me.

:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

"That rocks, I totally agree." :monkey3

Bannister

09-18-2007, 01:23 PM

"That rocks, I totally agree." :monkey3

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::D

Jen

09-18-2007, 01:45 PM

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::D

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl Woops! I mean hahahahahaa I am rolling on the floor laughing at the above comment. :monkey3

NightCreeper

09-18-2007, 07:08 PM

Thank you, Some threads have like 2 straight pages of posts just containing smilies and no words.......

Shai Hulud

09-18-2007, 07:10 PM

and no words.......

Word..............

pixletwin

09-18-2007, 08:55 PM

Word..............

:rock :rock :rock

er, I mean... yes. I agree. :D

BadMoon

09-18-2007, 08:58 PM

:rock

er, I mean... yes. I agree. :D

:lecture:rock:lecture:rock:lecture:rock:lecture

lcummins

09-18-2007, 09:00 PM

I think you guys aren't taking this seriously...

BadMoon

09-18-2007, 09:01 PM

I think you guys aren't taking this seriously...

In all honestly I am. I am just showing my support for others comments. :monkey3

tomandshell

09-18-2007, 10:34 PM

It looks like we can blame it all on this guy:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/devlin/16070

Jen

09-19-2007, 01:13 AM

I think you guys aren't taking this seriously...

Sure we are Lonnie!!! I'm a fast typer so I can type hahahaha much faster than I could in clicking an emoticon. This new "rule" is forcing me to express my feelings in a more eloquent manner. I'm smiling now.....:D Smiling big just for you and the Dark Lord. Expressing oneself never felt better!! WOOOHOO!!!!

TOE

09-19-2007, 01:17 AM

...laugh out loud ..rolling on the floor laughing out loud ...

Shai Hulud

09-19-2007, 02:14 AM

*throws a Shat*

lcummins

09-19-2007, 07:26 AM

Sure we are Lonnie!!! I'm a fast typer so I can type hahahaha much faster than I could in clicking an emoticon. This new "rule" is forcing me to express my feelings in a more eloquent manner. I'm smiling now.....:D Smiling big just for you and the Dark Lord. Expressing oneself never felt better!! WOOOHOO!!!!

Oh wait! I forgot to add a smiley to my post... I was sort of kidding you guys! I know these posts are just having some fun! :D

RoboDad

09-19-2007, 09:50 AM

It does seem that people are missing some of the point, though. The smileys are the symptom, not the problem. Whether it is post after post of

:lol:rotfl:lol:rotfl:lol:rock:rock:rock:rock

or

You rock!No, YOU rock!!NO, YOU ROCK!!!!!

the problem is really the same. Reading through a full page of posts that are really just "Me too!!" posts makes it difficult to get to the meaningful information in a thread, and often derails a thread completely. It's kind of disappointing to find a thread that has a title that sounds interesting, and the number of responses make it appear that it might have some really good info, only to find that after the second page, the "useful" information has been overcome by smiley banter.

(The "quotes" above are for simulation purposes only, and are not actual samples taken from the forum.) :)

lcummins

09-19-2007, 10:07 AM

It does seem that people are missing some of the point, though. The smileys are the symptom, not the problem. Whether it is post after post of

or

the problem is really the same. Reading through a full page of posts that are really just "Me too!!" posts makes it difficult to get to the meaningful information in a thread, and often derails a thread completely. It's kind of disappointing to find a thread that has a title that sounds interesting, and the number of responses make it appear that it might have some really good info, only to find that after the second page, the "useful" information has been overcome by smiley banter.

(The "quotes" above are for simulation purposes only, and are not actual samples taken from the forum.) :)

That is an excellent point and I completely agree! While we don't want to stifle conversation and discussion, it's also not much fun to wade through a lot of posts that add nothing to the topic.

Cocoboloboy

09-19-2007, 10:17 AM

Reading through a full page of posts that are really just "Me too!!" posts makes it difficult to get to the meaningful information in a thread, and often derails a thread completely.

Sorry! We'll try to make our conversations more meaningful for you in the future.:rolleyes::monkey3

Bannister

09-19-2007, 10:48 AM

That is an excellent point and I completely agree! While we don't want to stifle conversation and discussion, it's also not much fun to wade through a lot of posts that add nothing to the topic.

Yeah, because it is such a chore to scroll down a page. Bannister laughs out loud.

BadMoon

09-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Yeah, because it is such a chore to scroll down a page. Bannister laughs out loud.

Is that what that little wheel on my mouse is for? :huh

:lol

Bannister

09-19-2007, 11:09 AM

Is that what that little wheel on my mouse is for? :huh

:lol

Yeah, but with all the smilies, it will wear out in no time.

p!tu

09-19-2007, 11:10 AM

Yeah, but with all the smilies, it will wear out in no time.

JAJAJAJA

in english: HAHAHAHAH

RoboDad

09-19-2007, 11:53 AM

Sorry! We'll try to make our conversations more meaningful for you in the future.:rolleyes::monkey3

Thank you! Your cooperation is much appreciated!

:D

Bannister

09-19-2007, 12:03 PM

Thank you! Your cooperation is much appreciated!

:D

He used a smiley. Delete his post. Delete it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eli26

09-19-2007, 12:25 PM

Posts filled with 5 or more smilies/emoticons and nothing else, and threads derailed because of an abundance of smilies/emoticons are all acts of immaturity.

It's comprehensible why Dave, Lonnie, and Tom would like to see that come to an end. However, do they fail to see the medium that these forums are derived from? We're talking about adult collectors who collect... wait for it... TOYS! And we're not talking about electrical gadgets or cars here, but actual action figures, dolls, statues, etc.

So of course some immaturity will ensue... a lot of us haven't grown out of our playing with toys phase or the fact we still watch cartoons and play video games.

Heck, you have members like P!tu who wear clothes from his closet that date back to when he was 14. Apparently P!tu continues to regress and is now down to wearing a bib and diapers. So you maybe hardpressed to get some of the posters on here to fathom your mission.

We're surrounded by immature Freaks on SSF. Yes, yes, we have our fair share of very mature Freaks as well, but they are all lost in the heap of smilie-filled posts.

What?! I am just saying!

On a more serious matter, yes I can see Dave, Lonnie, Tom, and RoboDad's points. Especially when you go into a thread that peaks your interest, only to find what originally started out as a conversation about the next general election is now a thread discussing that Bert and Ernie were the first gay couple on cable television... or three pages worth of :rock or :rotfl <----- that. I can see how that could become annoying especially to that of the original person who started up said thread.

Jen

09-19-2007, 12:31 PM

Heck, you have members like P!tu who wear clothes from his closet that date back to when he was 14. Apparently P!tu continues to regress and is now down to wearing a bib and diapers.

Now that is funny!!!!!
And I see your point and raise you 2! It's easy for threads to get derailed, but if they are worthwhile threads (in my opinion) someone always gets them back on track. Are we supposed to start a new thread everytime someone's comments/observations make us think of something that's a little off topic?? Just a question....if that's the case I should have started about 1000 threads by now. :o

Eli26

09-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Are we supposed to start a new thread everytime someone's comments/observations make us think of something that's a little off topic?? Just a question....if that's the case I should have started about 1000 threads by now. :o

Get started on that now!

As for what was said about P!tu, I was just teasing. I have to add that in there because I don't want to be the one to bring down the guy's day. He's very emotional you see.

He maybe a thread-derailing-attention-wh.ore-mongrol-seeking-missile, but he's a good guy. I think we've been a little hard on him recently.

I believe that with the new, "Just say no to smiley spam posts" legislative put in place on these forums, will hinder further posts of the aforementioned from happening on a constant basis.

lcummins

09-19-2007, 12:52 PM

Now that is funny!!!!!
And I see your point and raise you 2! It's easy for threads to get derailed, but if they are worthwhile threads (in my opinion) someone always gets them back on track. Are we supposed to start a new thread everytime someone's comments/observations make us think of something that's a little off topic?? Just a question....if that's the case I should have started about 1000 threads by now. :o

A little off topic occasionally isn't a bad thing, and as mentioned, if it is a valid discussion of interest, it will get back on topic quickly in most cases.

Jen

09-19-2007, 12:53 PM

Get started on that now!

As for what was said about P!tu, I was just teasing. I have to add that in there because I don't want to be the one to bring down the guy's day. He's very emotional you see.

He maybe a thread-derailing-attention-wh.ore-mongrol-seeking-missile, but he's a good guy. I think we've been a little hard on him recently.

I believe that with the new, "Just say no to smiley spam posts" legislative put in place on these forums, will hinder further posts of the aforementioned from happening on a constant basis.

Nah, P!tu loves the attention....and he's a big boy.....he's an f'n Kurgan after all!!!! :rock :rock I suppose I should be starting a new thread about now because this is totally off topic....Hmmmmmmm.....

Edit: HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Lonnie said it was okay!!! Yeah for Lonnie!!!! :rock :rock :rock

BadMoon

09-19-2007, 01:00 PM

Nah, P!tu loves the attention....and he's a big boy.....he's an f'n Kurgan after all!!!! :rock :rock I suppose I should be starting a new thread about now because this is totally off topic....Hmmmmmmm.....

Edit: HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Lonnie said it was okay!!! Yeah for Lonnie!!!! :rock :rock :rock

P!TU likes attention? Nah! LOL!

Boba Fett

09-19-2007, 01:03 PM

Well, you know those Puerto Ricans...

Bannister

09-19-2007, 01:11 PM

Get started on that now!

As for what was said about P!tu, I was just teasing. I have to add that in there because I don't want to be the one to bring down the guy's day. He's very emotional you see.

He maybe a thread-derailing-attention-wh.ore-mongrol-seeking-missile, but he's a good guy. I think we've been a little hard on him recently.

I believe that with the new, "Just say no to smiley spam posts" legislative put in place on these forums, will hinder further posts of the aforementioned from happening on a constant basis.

Do you honestly believe your comments would ruin P!tu's day?:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

Cocoboloboy

09-19-2007, 01:18 PM

I have lost interest in this meaningless babble.:wave

BadMoon

09-19-2007, 01:19 PM

Do you honestly believe your comments would ruin P!tu's day?:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

Man I really want to express myself by using multiple ROTFL smileys. In honor of the new laws brought down before us I will just discuss my feelings.

*Lays on Couch*

Ahhh Em.... I truly believe that the above statement was funny. It made me laugh so hard that I got down on the floor and grabbed my chest in pain. Bannister is known for his often witty retorts while quoting other members. Oh boy am I glad I read this.

tomandshell

09-19-2007, 01:24 PM

Boards that are overmoderated are no fun and eventually people get turned off and stop visiting. However, the same is true for boards that are undermoderated where every thread is derailed and full of junk and flame wars. I think we want to have a healthy sense of balance here, and I personally would like to see us be attractive to the widest possible variety of board members.

lcummins

09-19-2007, 01:26 PM

...I personally would like to see us be attractive to the widest possible variety of board members.

Especially females!

...sorry Tom! Someone was going to do it, so I figured I would head them off at the pass! :lol

tomandshell

09-19-2007, 01:29 PM

...sorry Tom! Someone was going to do it, so I figured I would head them off at the pass! :lol

:rock :rock :rock

Eli26

09-19-2007, 01:45 PM

Do you honestly believe your comments would ruin P!tu's day?:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

No..do you honestly believe I think like that? I chat with P!tu almost daily.. and he takes on far much worse on from guys like Dekdave and it doesn't bother him one bit.

Geez John... *kicks you*

I thought you knew me better than that.

Bannister

09-19-2007, 01:46 PM

No..do you honestly believe I think like that? I chat with P!tu almost daily.. and he takes on far much worse on from guys like Dekdave and it doesn't bother him one bit.

Geez John... *kicks you*

Actually yes I do.:lol:lol:lol

Eli26

09-19-2007, 01:51 PM

Especially females!

...sorry Tom! Someone was going to do it, so I figured I would head them off at the pass! :lol

Lonnie has a point. We need more female members. This place is really becoming a state pen ala sausage fest.

Eli26

09-19-2007, 01:54 PM

Actually yes I do.:lol:lol:lol

Well, you're mistaken. :lol:lol:lol

Ha! I can make posts like that too! :monkey4

Fritz

09-21-2007, 01:19 PM

...and I personally would like to see us be attractive to the widest possible variety of board members.

I'm an elitist collector who prefers low edition sizes so I would like the forum to have very few members (say 50 or 75) that can post while the others can only read and be jealous of us elitists. :D