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~ Scene 9: Parts 20-27 and BBS Ban #11 ~
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Current Time: June 15th, 2009 at 9:40 PM (+1)
BBS Post Count: 510 (+3)
BBS Rings Count: 1 / 100 (+/- 0)
Number of BBS bans: 11 (+1)
Remaining Ban Length: 2 hours and 20 minutes (-5 hours)
Recent NG Guide Part: Part 27 (+8)
Wow the post rate took a blow today. Only 3 posts per fucking day. That's it. Wow. Probably because of the BBS ban I got. Anyway...
I'll mention the BBS ban first, to get this motherfucker out of the way again:
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~ BBS Ban #11 ~
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Ends: Friday, 12th June, 2009
Duration of ban: 1 day
Reason for ban: You have been banned for posting in a spam thread, entitled "Fuck you EyeLovePoozy." This only fuels the flames and keeps the topic alive. This is a mandatory ban.
Administered at: June 11th, 2009
Number of Rings Lost: 0
Total Rings Remaining: 1
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I got banned for posting in a spam thread. Like the message said, it was entitled "Fuck you EyeLovePoozy". The OP wrote "Fuck you I hope you die in a fire" or something like that. I posted in there for one reason: To see if this was a spam thread. The reason is, I have NO FUCKING IDEA what a spam thread is. I have heard of the term many, many times but could never understand what it is. In an attempt to get a solid definition and example of what a spam thread is, I posted there, SOMEWHAT contributing to the spam.
Then some moderator had hit the [destroy] button and the thread was deleted. I received the one day ban, but it wasn't that big of a deal. The main important part of the ban is that it answered my question of what a spam thread is. THAT is why I posted in there, and the ring count still remains as a 1. I know what a spam thread is now, and I know an example of it. I don't know who destroyed the thread, but I think it was Poozy that did it since I DID see him on the user base during that time. That is why the "Administered by:" field is missing in the ban information, because the ban was unsigned. I had no idea who destroyed the thread. Plus, nobody but Wade or any other admin can tell me who destroyed the thread, so it's a moot point at this point. In any case, it wasn't that big of a deal, since I wouldn't have anything against (since posting in the thread was intentional) that mod. Anyway...
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So with all that shit aside, I went on with the guide while I was BBS banned and made Parts 20 to 27! Now let us see what was the purpose of each part, shall we?
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Cleaning up NG Part 20: ALL of the BBS Rules (Part 3)
A continuation of the BBS rules from Part 19. This post I think had 10,000 characters remaining upon completion. It still hosted rules from Zerok's rulebook however.
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Cleaning up NG Part 21: ALL of the BBS rules (Part 4)
This was a "Blank Post" because it had nothing in here. I made this post because of the possible overflow of Part 20 of the guide (since the BBS grows rapidly), in which the excess information must be dumped somewhere. So here it is. It had nothing in it though.
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Cleaning up NG Part 22: General BBS Rules Elaborated
An elaboration of the general BBS rules. These are the general BBS rules.
No they don't just apply to the General forum; they apply all over the BBS.
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Cleaning up NG Part 23: Evading bans with another account
This post outlines the punishment of evading a ban, and what is considered evading a ban. In short, any account used to override a ban for another account of yours will be considered as ban evasion. The PURPOSE of a ban is to not have your posting privileges, and to not be able to post to the BBS.
The rules are bluffing though; evading a ban won't result in immediate account termination. For your first offense, ALL your accounts will be banned, and the max length of the ban will be 30 days. So even if you evade a 2 day ban, you get a 30 day ban at the end (plus a huge dent on your ban history). If you do it for the 2nd time, it will PROBABLY be the same thing. If you do it the 3rd time, then you will get the 30 day ban, AND your alt accounts terminated by an admin. If you evade for the 4th time, then your main account will get the permanent BBS ban, and all your alts will be destroyed. Evade this one as well, and don't be surprised if your main account was terminated into dust.
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Cleaning up NG Part 24: Bumping Old Threads
This post is a guide on how to bump old topics on the BBS. What you need to include in your post if you want to bump it, and how you should bump it. Failure to follow this guide may result in a BBS ban. Evidence of a bumping ban:
Reason for ban: Bumping old threads with "review" in the title. - Zerok
Length of ban: 1 day
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Cleaning up NG Part 25: Complaining or bitching or boasting about a ban
A post on what you get when you bitch about a BBS ban. This only applies to when you complain on a mod's user page, PM or on the BBS (whether it's on the actual BBS post or in your signature).
Unless if the mod likes to "abuse" (exercise is the best word) their power, you may get a BBS ban for boasting or bitching in your own user page, or on other people's user pages. This does not happen often, although it could.
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Cleaning up NG Part 26: Notes about backseat modding
Oh boy this is a confusing-as-fuck rule. Tips on WHAT is backseat modding, and what is NOT. A hard one to pull off, but I did it somehow.
This guide is vague, because EVERY mod has a different interpretation of backseat modding. However, your chances of getting banned for it is close to 0 if you follow this. Just don't be pretentious and condescending and you'll be fine. Also don't act like you're superior to other users. The 2 backseat modding bans I got to support this claim:
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Reason for ban: Backseat modding in almost every thread you post in. Stop acting like you're better than any other user. You can help your fellow NG users without coming off as pretentious and condescending. So work on that. <3 7Cs
Length of ban: 3 days
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Reason for ban: Backseat modding in http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/10 63321 - Zerok
Length of ban: 3 days
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This rule is a pain in the ass, and due to different moderators' interpretations you risk a ban. To ultimately avoid backseat modding, don't point out abusive material, and don't help other users (no matter how harsh that may seem). That is your safest away out of the backseat modding. Just continue the conversation. If someone is being an asshole and are breaking the rules, just PM a mod and leave it at that. If someone makes a thread in the wrong forum, don't post in it, even if you redirect it to the correct forum. Chances are your post will be eventually deleted (thus wasting your effort) and you may receive a ban (and will hinder your ability to post for the next few hours/days).
Backseat modding is also an unwritten guideline for writing reviews, and reviews that mention that the author should be banned, deleted, IP banned, the flash/audio/art should be blammed/flagged/deleted, another reviewer should have their review deleted/banned, etc. are abusive and should be flagged.
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Cleaning up NG Part 27: Harassing/Insulting/Flaming users
This one is a HUGE pain in the ass. The thing is, if you constantly (key word here) insult other users, you shouldn't be surprised if you landed with a ban. Calling one random person a "dumbass" won't get you a ban. Hell, calling 3-5 people assholes/jackasses won't get you a ban either. BUT, if you convey an insult into every post you make (like in every post you call someone a dipshit, asshole, bitch, bastard, dumbfuck, etc.) then don't be surprised if you get the ban message of a 5 day ban. Remember that recent 3 day ban I got from Malachy? Well there's your evidence that this is a real rule. Ban message for quick reference:
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Reason for ban: ad hominem attacks in the thread The Unwritten Rules [http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1 065617]. Insulting other users, name calling, and giving out private messages from me trying to blame (wrongly) twilight for using alts to attack mods is borderline harassment/trolling. ~Mal
Length of ban: 3 days
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While I am at it here is another ban that occurred before the above one that is related to this topic:
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Reason for ban: straight from the BBS rules here: 1. Chasing / harassing / flaming other users, regardless of who instigated it. 2. Insulting or harassing the moderators or administrators. 3. Trolling: cruising the boards looking for a figh 4.Lurk first, post second. Read the entirety of every thread you post in before you post. in the thread Do mods respect each other? [http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic/1 049887]. You seemed to have missed the point of the mods posting in the thread and instead decided to troll Me. If you've got a problem, there's a PM system. threats, complaints, insults and ect. are unwarranted. Ban length reflects the fact that you just got off a ban for trolling. Stop breaking the rules pl0x ~Mal
Length of ban: 4 days
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The ban you can get for insulting users is also much harsher if you call someone a faggot, fag, spic, etc since that's using racist/sexist language ("fag" will be spared a ban if you use it as the British equivalent of "cigarettes" or "smokes"). THAT is listed under "THE BIG ONES" in the BBS rulebook. In fact, it is what some BBS moderators call as "Rule #1".
There is also a rare case where if you harass a user outside the BBS (such as in AIM, PMs, user pages, etc.) then a moderator may ban you from the BBS for harassing a BBS user. This happens when you harass someone outside the BBS because of something that happened INSIDE the BBS (although you didn't commit a crime on the BBS, you are annoying and harassing a BBS user). In a very extreme case, you can earn a BBS ban if you insult/harass/flame a user or even a mod in your OWN user page. Speaking of that, I could earn a harsh BBS ban from Malachy for using racist and sexist language after publishing these history posts, for the post that had that 3 day BBS ban mentioned a few paragraphs above contains serious amounts of sexist slurs against him and his 13 year old partner. Even one racist slur is hidden in that post (not against Mal though).
In any case, those were the guides I made then.
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So that's what happened that day. Moving along...
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~ Scene 9: Parts 20-27 and BBS Ban #11 ~
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Current Time: June 16th, 2009 at 10:10 PM (+1)
BBS Post Count: 522 (+12)
BBS Rings Count: 1 / 100
Number of BBS bans: 11
Recent NG Guide Part: Part 48 (+20)
Wow a +12 post boost on my post count, and still no BBS bans yet. That number is still staying as an 11, and 1.
Anyway, I shat out 20 new guides at this time. What the hell right? Well I kind of am losing passion towards the BBS and its mods + users (shitty topics, shitty posts, extreme immaturity, dumbass users, shitty moderation, immature users, etc), and that passion that is being lost is being transferred to my guide (which fuels its growth).
So I made 20 new guides. Let us see what those new guides are, shall we?
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Cleaning up NG Part 28: Contacting the BBS mods
A post on how to contact the mods with an issue or something.
In short...
If you are asking a question, include enough details, be specific, be clear, and even give an example if possible.
If you are reporting abuse, give the link to the thread where the abuse is made and what the abuse is (if a thread/post needs to be deleted, someone needs a ban, etc.). Since different mods administrate ("modded/modding") in different ways and view abuse in different perspectives, they may not see what you think is abusive without an explanation.
If you are asking a question regarding a ban you received, COOPERATIVELY and in a civil manner ask your question and address your concerns. Some mods may even give you a discount on your ban if you were civil and polite when talking to them. HOWEVER, if you are harsh, mean and uncooperative, the moderator reserves the right to increase your BBS ban length to whatever he/she feels fit. Frankly, if you can't bother to be fucking polite, you're not worth the fucking time to get a fucking reply. That's how the BBS mods play by.
Making an ass of yourself in their user page by being uncooperative and harassing them will also result in an increased BBS ban length, along with a possible ban from their user page.
Also, in an extreme case, if you harass EVERY (or most of the) mod(s) you got a ban from for EVERY (or most of the) time you were banned, the moderators will NOT sign your bans anymore. So the "~ Mal" or "- Poozy" (to name a few) won't appear at the end of your ban message. Therefore, you can't tell who banned you, and you can't harass the moderator that banned you. It's a hint that the moderators are tired of your bullshit and does not wish to tolerate it any further. This also is a drawback when you got banned and are LEGITIMATELY curious on why you were banned, yet you have no idea who banned you. It can go against you in cases. (Note to self: Needs better explanation
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Cleaning up NG Part 29: Trolling
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Cleaning up NG Part 30: About BBS Signatures and restrictions
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Cleaning up NG Part 31: Trying to 'smartass' your way around the BBS rules
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Cleaning up NG Part 32: Flash Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 33: Audio Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 34: Club and Crew Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 35: The COMPLETE list of Clubs and Crews
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Cleaning up NG Part 36: Programming Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 37: Art Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 38: Other Forum Rules Elaborated
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Cleaning up NG Part 39: Threads That WILL get Locked, Deleted or Destroyed
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Cleaning up NG Part 40: Insulting the Moderators or Administrators
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Cleaning up NG Part 41: Piracy is FORBIDDEN
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Cleaning up NG Part 42: Discussion of how to enable adblock PROHIBITED
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Cleaning up NG Part 43: Resources to Threads that Enforce the BBS Rules
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Cleaning up NG Part 44: Giving the mods a hard time
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Cleaning up NG Part 45: Giving the admins a hard time
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Cleaning up NG Part 46: Attacking other websites
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Cleaning up NG Part 47: Making threats to the President or any other leader
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Cleaning up NG Part 48: Art Portal Terms of Service
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And those were all. Wow that was a lot.
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Relevant picture is not-so-obviously relevant:
Because the Angry Faic is too awesome to be irrelevant. Also, I'm still pissed at Malachy from that ban. But no matter, the expansion of the guide is bringing my mood up anyway. Still: