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David
07-17-2005, 01:16 PM
Is there anything being done..













































to stop posts like these? It's cute once in awhile but a few members are beginning to copy it more often.

Just an additional note: There is only a rule against colors in Signatures, so anyone can technically make their posts 'any' color.

And multiple colors, I think there should be rules against that before it gets popular as well.

The Napster
07-17-2005, 01:50 PM
And multiple colors, I think there should be rules against that before it gets popular as well.
Youd have to be pretty board to do that in every post, Unless its a advertising thread where the rules say you can only use 2 colours.


As for the others i cant agree more. :)
All the best

effusionx1
07-17-2005, 02:36 PM
I frequent these forums almost every hour and I see posts like those very rarely.
I think it is being picky myself..

David
07-17-2005, 02:38 PM
effusionx1

I could start though.
I guess I will to prove a point!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I just think it should be added to the rules before it does get out of hand -- although we could just wait for that day to come instead.

sirius
07-17-2005, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by David
effusionx1

I could start though.
I guess I will to prove a point!


What point are you trying to prove?

Sirius

David
07-17-2005, 05:30 PM
Sirius,

That there are a million copycats on this forum and every thread will look like a package of skittles after a few people start posting in color more often.

layer0
07-17-2005, 06:20 PM
Yes, we definately need to stop this before it gets out of hand

:D

Cheers,

ldcdc
07-17-2005, 08:47 PM
David, so far this hasn't been a major problem. If it becomes, the creation of a new rule will be discussed. The rules are numerous enough as it is, and there's no real need to add this new one at this point in time IMO.

I could start though.
I guess I will to prove a point! I don't recommend it. ;)

David
07-17-2005, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by ldcdc

I don't recommend it. ;)

I wouldn't chance it! I enjoy the community too much.
I know I've gone from one post after another today of the above though (theres no need to add 100 linebreaks in a message, ever)..

nonetheless I guess I'll just patiently await the day when it's no longer allowed.

Take care Dan!

anon-e-mouse
07-17-2005, 09:13 PM
I don't know where you are seeing all these, you must hang out in different places to me :P If the line breaks are excessively long, report them and we can shorten them. As for colours, I don't see a problem with that at present.

The Dude
07-18-2005, 03:38 AM
I dont see any big deal either,geez.......

Ah well

sirius
07-18-2005, 08:37 AM
Originally posted by The Dude
I dont see any big deal either,geez.......


I think we need a rule to address the flagrant use of too many periods. Look at the post referenced above. I mean, come on. I am starting to see a trend of folks using too many periods in their posts, all jumbled together, something like this:

*** NOT AN ACTUAL POST - FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT AN ACTUAL POST ***

Like, OMG.......... why is <insert host here> not responding............................................................................................................ to my request ..................................... it's been like................... 10 minutes since I opened those................... 64 tickets................. reporting that I couldnt spell SSH................... WTF!

As you can clearly see, The Dude is starting a very dangerous trend. This could disfigure WHT for life! I urge the moderators... ACT NOW... before it's too late...................

Sirius