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Topic Started: Jan 29 2014, 05:15 PM (115 Views)
Michendas
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To prevent the creation of numerous chat threads in the future, here is the one thread to rule them all. Feel free to chat. Or don't. It's really up to you.

I may as well copy the rules from NSG's TET, because they honestly work well and should be instituted here.

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Three strikes, you're out - end of. 1 day ban for first infraction in any chat thread. 3 day for the next. 7 day for the next. Deletion on the 4th. Why? Because these kinds of threads tend to fly heavy and fast, and it is all too easy to let yourself get caught up in the spirit of things, step out of line, and it tends to snowball like mad. We can’t have that. Players with already colorful histories are encouraged to tread even more carefully, as stepping out of line here will only add to that, and prior warnings can and will be taken into account when considering the three strikes notation above.

Keep it family friendly as much as possible. In other words, however much you want to hug and snuggle and flirt, do not get graphic with it. This has also been a problem in other chat threads, and some have been shut down for it. Keep it clean, or take it elsewhere. Does this mean sensitive topics cannot be discussed? No – but have care, as with any forum here on NS, with how you handle it.

These threads are not a blog, or a stage for you to constantly play out your personal dramas – do not treat them like one. Which is not to say folks can’t ask how one another is doing, offer a shoulder now and then, or give some encouragement. Life happens – and it’s nice to have folks you can talk to about it. Just keep in mind that some things are more appropriate to continue discussing in other places.

Each chat thread will be randomly archived after a certain point, so there is no need to race to fill up the pages – these are not designed for competition in mind, just discussion between players on whatever it is that’s on their minds at the time (so long as it is within the site rules.) Please, don’t do it.

No, this does not mean everyone can run out and create their own chat threads. There is one for F7, NSG, and Gameplay, and for now, that's all that will be running. Please do not go out and make your own. We still have to moderate things, and that's one of the reasons that chat threads are difficult - they move fast. Too many, and we'll drown. I hate drowning.

Title for the thread: If you’ve got some ideas or preferences, let me know – I’ll edit it in to better suit the locals.


Happy chatting!
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Remaxa
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Is there any chance of getting a Chat box on the forum, or an IRC channel? It would make communication a little better.
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Michendas
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I could look into that, sure. Any suggestions for an IRC channel host?
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Remaxa
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It's at this point that I realise I've never paid attention to IRC channels, other than the fact that they exist. Yeah, that's no help, sorry about that.
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Michendas
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I guess I'll have to use Google.

Would a shout box at the bottom of the forum work?
Edited by Michendas, Feb 1 2014, 08:04 PM.
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Remaxa
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I think it would work better up top, from my experience with chat boxes they're rarely used when at the bottom of the page.
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Michendas
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Hmm... I checked around the Admin CP, and it doesn't seem that I can change the position of the shout box. I'll look into it more, and try to organize an IRC channel, but until then this will have to serve it's purpose.
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