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Apocynthion
Captain

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:17 am


neutral neutral neutral

Okay. Right. Two things to clear up.

I've never had to scream/rant/argue/complain/wish to toss my PC through the window when it didn't do anything wrong before, so bare with me.

About this explicit thing. I figured I'd give my own opinions on the matter:

1. That sort of thing is everywhere. Most people have a myspace. Most people have seen it, heard it, and passed on that sort of thing to others. And if they haven't then usually they're sensible enough to stop reading or look the other way.

2. WTF. This guild is supposed to be about freedom. Sure, I understand that restrictions are wanted, and guidelines, and ToS-ness. But the fact of the matter is, that we're not going to get parents screaming at us for it. Gaia will.

3. I have no problem with it. I know it's not exactly the sort of thing that I or a lot of people want to read, but I know that it's just text on a screen. It's not like there's visuals is there?

4. If visual images of that sort of nature appear, I can assure you, I wont just be banning said person. neutral

5. This guild STILL belongs to Matt. And as I know that he's not the sort that would go and post visual sort of imagary and such, and would apologise if he did - I'm sure he's more or less the type of person that would actually post strange things like that in writing. And since this is his guild, anything that he would want to be able to do must be allowed. I know that sounds flawed, and I know it sounds wierd, but it's the case. I mean, what kind of person would I be if I didn't carry out what I said I'd do? (Besides...the Muse back history has enough so-called "explicit" stuff in it, it's hard to go and say that we need to degrade ourselves by pasting random warnings over things) Although I see the logic behind it, it's a little offputting...and people may feel embarassed that they have to do that. The guild is about fun and enjoying discussions. Not restrictions. We're not a bloody police state.

And I am certain that as Captain, I'm doing the right thing here. Besides, as I said, keep Matt in mind. I just want things the way they were when we all were happy. Alright?

Right, the second thing I have to say. I'm a colour freak, so I've been considering this new system sort of thing. You know, because I like to organise things. It seems like a ridiculous idea, but I've forever wondered what things would be like if we colour coded our posts for some reason. Anyhow, I'm thinking about how I could incorporate that somewhere. I might not make anything of it. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:17 pm


I need some clarification for this, I'm guessing: when the original idea arose, what was the definition of "explicit content"?

I agreed with the warnings in the original post, but I assumed that it was for extreme or graphic cases of "explicit"-ness. If it was meant for some swearing or adult humour than that's entirely different. I guess that assuming wasn't the right thing to do?

I agree with the statement that Matt should definitely be kept in mind, and I think I'll wait for my clarification before saying anything else on the matter. 3nodding

Daperen


Invincible Cydonian Creep
Crew

PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:58 pm


That's what I thought when the idea was brought up - most people have seen that sort of stuff anyway so does it really matter? God. If you're too young and accessing Gaia, well, it's your own fault, innit?
We need the holy Matt-ness here.

And why haven't the guilds got the new forum system yet?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:57 am


AI'm not sure. It's quite irritating...I want to be able to post my emotes in the right place sweatdrop

XD

Yeah. It's way too extreme. I mean, there's no need for it. If what you say is really that graphic (ie. images) then you'll get banned. That's all there is to it. I thought i'd made myself clear in the rules. A couple of quotes and some references...well, hear worse things on TV. 3nodding

If we have to start putting lables on our posts, then we wont even be able to talk about the mighty boosh without labling. gonk

In the words of Matt: " domokun domokun wtf"

Apocynthion
Captain


Daperen

PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:08 pm


In that case, I completely agree then, I see nothing wrong with references/quotes. If we start censoring anything mildly "inappropriate" how long will it be before we start to censor even differing opinions? xd

(and not talking about the Boosh would be horrible!)
PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:36 pm


(We need a darn woot emote.)

Yeah! 3nodding You're right...It'll get like real society. ninja Well, more like a Kira controlled one. xd

Apocynthion
Captain


fdghfgdhsgdfh

PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:51 am


Teehee. We have a long running Boosh conversation going. Which I need to post a reply to. Hmm, I'll get there sweatdrop
PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:12 am


We don't need a double real society, no! We need to be freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ( xd )

Daperen


Apocynthion
Captain

PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:43 am


xd
PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:44 pm


They may take our lives, but they will never take our FREEDOMMMMM!

I have a sudden urge to wear blue face paint. Tee-hee.

Invincible Cydonian Creep
Crew


Apocynthion
Captain

PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:29 am


xd
PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:27 pm


I'm so confused.... I'm always clueless when something happens, at times xD! Yep, I agree with keeping Matt in mind^^! Color posts would be awesome too xD!

IrisIrene88

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