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[Guest]

And on the subject, the poster fully undersood the issue and will repost with a proper title.

Other than that W0lle and Myke have perfectly described why I locked that and any other such thread although with a new guy/girl with less posts I am more willing to guide and also do so but thats not something you see, you only see whats getting locked.

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[hellfire257 3]

Correct, but it is your fault when the poster doesn't come back and doesn't get their question answered. Back when I started learning, Myke helped me understand SQS and SQF scripting. I would have gotten nowhere without his help. If I had used a non-descriptive title, the thread would have been locked, I would have learned nothing, people who also have the same question would have learned nothing, and I probably wouldn't have bothered to post again. I'm not saying you're wrong here, but the rules as they are (for the editing forums at least) are just limiting the sharing of knowledge and putting people off. I'm just asking for some leniency here so we can help people rather than leaving their questions unanswered.

Thanks for your help anyway, guys. :)

[W0lle 1052]

Of course you will only see the public actions we've taken like closed threads. But maybe I should also tell you that just today I moved 3 or 4 threads into the correct place without making any noise.

It all depends like said on time, or if we get the impression that the thread starter was just too lazy to look for the correct place. And of course newbies usually have some 'bonus', insults excluded of course.

[Guest]

Correct, but it is your fault when the poster doesn't come back and doesn't get their question answered.

My fault? Sorry but thats complete bullocks.

Making a proper title for a thread is completely normal, as is searching before posting and posting in the correct section. If that is to much asked for a user he/she better changes forums to a place where they do not care about that stuff and continue posting there. Here the rules are clear and they apply to everyone.

Maybe a tip. Feel free to PM every user I lock the thread from and help him with his issues. If it would help you I can even sent you a list daily of locked threads so you can show all those posters how helpfull others can be.

Now I am done with this cause it goes nowhere...........feel free to blame me for everything you want to blame me for. I hope that makes you feel better.

[dmarkwick 261]

We still love you Foxy :)

[[frl]myke 14]

If I had used a non-descriptive title, the thread would have been locked, I would have learned nothing,

Wrong, you would have learned to be more careful when chosing a topic title. ;)

I'm not saying you're wrong here, but the rules as they are (for the editing forums at least) are just limiting the sharing of knowledge and putting people off.

We would end up in a completely sueless mess if we would allow non-descriptive topic titles. How many times did you found yourself browsing the topics by title to see if you can help or find a solution for a own problem? The title already indicates if a thread is about something that might be of interest for you.

Now imagine you would have to open every thread just to find out it isn't anything you're interested in or you could help with. How much time you would lose this way?

Now we could go and just change the topic title but then people would just think "ah f*** it, i just type "question" as title, a Mod will change it for me anyway". I guess you can imagine the result: Moderators would be completely busy with changing topic titles. And i think we all have better things to do than that. :D

[ProfTournesol 956]

On a side note, there are plenty of game forums with "A question ?" or "A few questions..." topic titles which makes forum browsing a nightmare and the search engine hardly usable. So enforcing the rules helps keeping the forum useful, newcomers just have to get used to it.

[[aps]gnat 28]

there are plenty of game forums with "A question ?" or "A few questions..." topic titles which makes forum browsing a nightmare and the search engine hardly usable. So enforcing the rules helps keeping the forum useful, newcomers just have to get used to it.

Agree 110%

Simple rules here. If they are interested in support, they'll read and repost, properly.

[JdB 151]

I personally never even bother to read threads that have non-descriptive topic titles. If you want people to help you you need to help them as much as possible (not posting basic things like system specs or mod versions, another classic).

[PuFu 4600]

+1. BIF are, by far, the best moderated (gaming) forums i ever come across. I am grateful the very simple rules are enforced, and there is little to no exception from it. Editing threads or not, newbies who have to agree with the rules as part of their registration process or not, it doesn't really matter.

I like a clean and easy to read forum. Case of point, i report about 3-4 threads on average per day myself. hate me for it ;)

[[frl]myke 14]

hate me for it ;)

We do. ;) :D

Oh...oohhh...you meant the forum users...ohhh...whoops. :D

[mike187 13]

a question... what the big deal about this rule? can anyone enlighten me?

§10) Do not dig up old threads

Threads older than 4 months should not be dug up unless something significant is being added. If in doubt as to what is "significant", contact a moderator and they will give you their opinion. As always old threads will remain open or be closed at the moderator's discretion. Digging up an old thread simply to ask "any news" is also not acceptable, PM the thread starter or mod leader to ask.

[Guest]

Can you enlighten me as to what exactly is your issue with this rule? I think the rule description is very clear and leaves no room for discussion.

[mike187 13]

No issue.. just wondering whats the background about this rule... is it forum engine related or is it just Bohemia Interactive preference? don't want to discuss anything.. just a little bit more explained if possible.

[Guest]

There is no use to dig up an old and inactive thread with a message which does not contribute to the thread in question. It is not related to the forum software, the resources and/or what not.

It is just completely useless and to prevent people from doing useless things and waisting their time with such the I think the rules forbid it. More time for important things :)

[max power 21]

I think it's important to note that it is the onus of the user to read and understand the forum rules before posting. This is why we have new users agree to the rules before they are able to post. The rules are not simply boiler plate. They are imho highly fair, highly enforceable, and highly enforced rules. We do not have any rules that are disruptive to the user experience, are impossible to enforce, or are marginally enforced. Moreover, we moderators do take a degree of discretion to allow new users to stream into the forum milieu. Locking or closing threads is simply enforcement of the forum rules. If you do not receive a warning and/or infraction alongside your closed thread, consider that the moderator is doing his best to send you a message about properly following the forum rules without having to resort to aggressive administrative action.

[tonygrunt 10]

Found a security problem and would like to inform BIS staff.

I PM Dwarden and Placebo (I hope the right persons) 2 days ago but it has been on my mind all weekend (forgot to enable the track PM too).

What is the fastest way to inform about something urgent?

PS. Dwarden or Placebo please check your PM :)

[Placebo 29]

I forwarded your PM to Ondrej/Suma

Fastest way to get hold of us is probably Email: Placebo.prs@gmail.com

[tonygrunt 10]

Many thanks.

[Gunter Severloh 4071]

Hi guys, question,

Noticed that the line dividing the signatures from the post itself is removed, any reason why?

I think that it dont work, dont know about anyone else but I find myself trying to figure out sometimes what is the post and what is not in relation to their sig if they have one,

most you can clearly see, but other member posts seem more text oriented and seem to blend in with whatever they are posting, making it confusing sometimes.

I thought the separation made a good distinction as to what was the sig and what was the post, as well as keep a given poster's post organized like.

[W0lle 1052]

Still visible here using the default "Bohemia Interactive" skin.

[max power 21]

Yeah, I still see it as well. What skin are you using?

[Gunter Severloh 4071]

I have mine set on forum default, but theres no line separating the sig and the post.

[Sniperwolf572 758]

How about a screenshot?

[Gunter Severloh 4071]

Heres what it looks like for me:

http://portraitsofskyrim.webs.com/profile/pg001.jpg