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[Ninja Stan]

The Mad Hanar wrote...

An explanation of what an inappropriate topic is in the official rules. Just so we can steer clear of creating a thread about them and more clarity can be added to the boards.

Which parts of the Site Rules document are unclear? Do you have examples of inappropriate topics that you feel are incorrectly labeled?

[fchopin]

Ninja Stan wrote...

fchopin wrote...

Are each of the BioWareMod accounts used by one person or do they share the same account?
 
For example is BioWareMod01 used by only one person?

The BioWareMod accounts are used by more than one person, which is one reason they have a generic name.

In that case i do not like this as i am never certain who i am talking to or never sure what their views are as different people use the same accounts.
 
In my opinion it should be one account for each user so we can get to know the people and know how to respond.

[CrystalCircuit]

 I don't think an option to preview posts exists (if it does, I can't find it). That would be a nice addition.

[TheRealJayDee]

fchopin wrote...

Ninja Stan wrote...

fchopin wrote...

Are each of the BioWareMod accounts used by one person or do they share the same account?
 
For example is BioWareMod01 used by only one person?

The BioWareMod accounts are used by more than one person, which is one reason they have a generic name.

In that case i do not like this as i am never certain who i am talking to or never sure what their views are as different people use the same accounts.
 
In my opinion it should be one account for each user so we can get to know the people and know how to respond.

They don't exist to talk to us, or for us to get to know them. They exist to moderate. They are the nameless, faceless executors of the site rules.

[GreyLycanTrope]

2 suggestions:
1)Say I want to report someone for flame-baiting which is against the site rule seven, if I hit the report button it asks what I'd be filing a complaint against harassment, but I'm unsure if that actually count as harassment or just spam(I imagine these labels exist for the purpose of prioritizing the response to the reports), and since we're now relying solely on the report feature making the interface more user friendly might make people more likely to use it instead of arguing in the forum.

Updating the list to include things like flame-baiting or trolling or whatever would save people some confusion as to what actually counts as a reportable offense. You don't even need to add line just modify the existing ones to "Harassment/Flame-baiting" or something to that effect, it'll also help clarify what the site rules when reporting people.

2) Just let us upload custom avatars already, seriously a good chunk of us can already work around the restriction, it's pointless.

[ElitePinecone]

A better mobile version of the site (or a mobile interface for posts) would be fantastic, at the moment it's extremely difficult to write and edit posts on mobiles.

The search function could also definitely use some work, and being able to access all our posts (as opposed to the last few dozen we made) would be good.

[Angrywolves]

Those comments weren't inappropriate you removed. Your choice to remove them. Perm banning me won't fix the issues on this board. The next player who is treated unfair by a mod and complains, ban him/her too right? You do believe in justice right ? shrugs. I will send you a friend request. I doubt anything will come of it however.

I have a suggestion on another topic. Why can't players who don't own a Bioware game ask questions about it in the appropriate forums .

[Ninja Stan]

Angrywolves wrote...
I have a suggestion on another topic. Why can't players who don't own a Bioware game ask questions about it in the appropriate forums .

To prevent random community members from disrupting the forums of those who own and wish to discuss the game. The general discussion forums are for those who either haven't played the game yet or wish to discuss the game in general terms. Usually, when the game is released, the General Discussion forum is for non-spoiler discussions.

The Story and Campaign forum is for detailed discussion of game events, plot, and story. These contain spoilers that may not be appreciated by those who haven't yet played the game. Because the Story and Campaign discussion forum is for those discussing the game with others who have played the game, there really is no need to open it up to non-game-owners.

Perm banning me won't fix the issues on this board.

The banning of an individual community member is not intended to fix issues with the forum or the site. Banning is used as punishment in response to violations of the posted and easily accessible Site Rules. This thread is intended for discussion on what improvements people would like to see on BSN.

The next player who is treated unfair by a mod and complains, ban him/her too right? You do believe in justice right ? 

Issues regarding Moderators and bans should be either REPORTed or taken up with another Moderator or forum admin. While mentioning issues regarding Moderators in public forum posts is generally inappropriate, it is entirely inappropriate to grouse about those issues in multiple threads or go on a crusade about them. There is also a difference between complaints and harassment/abuse to the point of violating the Site Rules. If a user violates the Site Rules, they will be warned/banned for their behaviour, as laid out in those same Site Rules.

At the very worst, the Moderators here are a coterie of irredeemable, power-hungry narcissists who don't care for community members or treating others fairly, and if anyone feels that is the case and that the issue can't/won't be resolved, they are free to join other communities that they feel are run better. Participation in the BSN is completely voluntary.

Modifié par Ninja Stan, 21 juin 2013 - 12:04 .

[Ninja Stan]

The Mad Hanar wrote...

Ninja Stan wrote...

The Mad Hanar wrote...

An explanation of what an inappropriate topic is in the official rules. Just so we can steer clear of creating a thread about them and more clarity can be added to the boards.

Which parts of the Site Rules document are unclear? Do you have examples of inappropriate topics that you feel are incorrectly labeled?

Well, for example, things such as politics and sometimes DRM are considered taboo on these boards and they typically get locked because they are inappropriate topics. I'm sure there are other topics on this board that are considered taboo or just too out there for posters to post here. What I'm really asking for is for those topics to be included in the official rules so that new members will know what does and doesn't fly around here.

It's not a bad idea, but we don't have a whole lot of folks claiming ignorance of the Site Rules when making inappropriate posts. Political posts tend to go off-topic and devolve into bickering very easily, so those are generally filed under different Rules. If the community could discuss political issues without violating the rules, I think the community managers would be overjoyed!

As for DRM, discussion is generally permitted, but, again, it usually degenerates into name-calling, company hate, and unproductive discussion. It also encourages discussion of things like software piracy, intellectual property, and business economics, which tends to be off-topic and covered by other rules. Again, if the community could discuss DRM without violating the rules, I think the community managers would be pleased as punch.

[bleetman]

A block function that actually stopped peoples posts from showing up.

[Ninja Stan]

fchopin wrote...

Ninja Stan wrote...

fchopin wrote...

Are each of the BioWareMod accounts used by one person or do they share the same account?
 
For example is BioWareMod01 used by only one person?

The BioWareMod accounts are used by more than one person, which is one reason they have a generic name.

In that case i do not like this as i am never certain who i am talking to or never sure what their views are as different people use the same accounts.

Each person who uses that account follows precisely the same rules as another. Their job is to moderate the forums, nothing more. If you have an issue with a given Moderator, you should report it the same way you would if had a problem with me or RaenImrahl. Differentiating between the various users of the Mod accounts is unnecessary for community members. If an issue arises, it will be up to the Mods' bosses to deal with.
 

In my opinion it should be one account for each user so we can get to know the people and know how to respond.

You don't need to "get to know" the BioWareMod0# accounts. They are here exclusively to enforce the Site Rules. They are not user accounts here to discuss games with you, share opinions, or to make friends with like-minded gamers here. While they are happy to be here and proud to oversee the BSN, they have a specific purpose here for which individual identification and differentiation is unnecessary.

For everything else, there's Mastercard. And also the named Moderators like me and RaenImrahl and Selene Moonsong and others you might have seen in the other forums on the BSN.

I hope that answers the question. If not, please ask further.

[Mr.House]

A real block function.

[GodWood]

- Allow custom avatars with none of the DA:O CC wankery.
- Either add a Religion and Politics section or allow R&P to be discussed in Off topic.

[Pacifien]

GodWood wrote...
- Either add a Religion and Politics section or allow R&P to be discussed in Off topic.

In that case, I would love it if the general users of BSN would learn how to moderate their own behavior so that such volatile threads could exist without being picture spammed, trolled, or flamewarred to death.

Or you could pay for the moderator.

[KENNY4753]

1. the ability to change your username whenever you want (even a once a month type of thing would be fine). I dont think theres a way to do so now.

2. A good block system

3. An option to turn off site changes notification messages after you read them. Everytime I log in the PM rule change message pops up. Its a tad annoying.

Now 2 completely unrealistic requests...

1. I want the ability to view the "BioHazard" forum where deleted threads go. First I am curious as to the wonders that forum holds. Also because there have been occasions in the past where people get banned or perma-banned and they cant make a solid appeal if the thread has been deleted/hidden away from us.

2. Random "Hall-Monitors". One day a week the RNG Gods will pick a BSN Hall-Monitor who gets moderator status for that day. The mod status would have shackles obviously (like no ban hammer).

[felipejiraya]

Who is BioWareMod05?

[MrFob]

I'd like to suggest that the precise timings of posts are shown again.
Sometimes, I am trying to find an old post of mine (or someone else) to link it or refer to it. If this post is more than a couple of hours old and if it was in a very active thread, it can be really hard to find. Often I do know when the post was made however and I can quickly go through the pages of a thread to narrow down where it was if I'd see the exact timing of each post.
Of course, it would also be nice to have a couple of additional search functions. For example:
1. Specify boards for your search (e.g. ME3: Fan Creations)
2. Have the ability to searhc for words in a thread title or also in posts
3. Search for posts from specific users in a thread/board

Also, I'd like to request that the recent change about the PMs is reconsidered. Why not simply make a finction for ech account so that members can choose individually if they want to accept PMs from non-friends or not? That would provide everyone with their preferred solution (also see here)

As a last point, I also find the new anonymous moderators not to be a great development for the site. Feels a bit like going from these guys to these guys.

[Tarot Redhand]

Fix your nanny software so that when I use the common british name for Cerastoderma edule, it doesn't screw it up!

TR 

[Selene Moonsong]

GodWood wrote...

- Allow custom avatars with none of the DA:O CC wankery.

I have asked the same thing in the original topic posted asking for the Community input and agree with the idea.

However I also believe their should be certain restictions to ensure the avatars are in compliance with Site Rules as well as a ban on using animated images used as avatars and signatures as these can have a direct impact on web site performance for community members.

- Either add a Religion and Politics section or allow R&P to be discussed in Off topic.

Unfortunately, such discussions tend to break down into complete anarchy very quickly.

I would love it if we could discuss such topics based solely on in-game religions and politics in a rational and mature manner.  My favorate literary works are those based on mythology (particularly fond of Greek mythology).

Unfortunately, those kinds of discussion always end up bringing real-world Religions and Politics into the picture turning them into real world discussions than game discussions. IMHO, there is no place in game forums for such real world discussions.

Modifié par Selene Moonsong, 22 juin 2013 - 04:11 .

[AManwithaMoustache]

This is not a suggestion, but this seems to be a thread that the moderators of this forum have their focus on. I have a question: what are the requirements for posting on the Dragon Age: Inquisition forum?

[Angrywolves]

A year old. There are site rules that seem to apply only to fans and not moderators. Moderators can do whatever they want . There's no accountability . No appeals process if you believe a mod has treated you unfairly. You have no recourse.
If you complain you get banned again, just like I was for 48 hours.
shrugs. Unfair.....but I don't care anymore. Don't care.
One of the few business models I've ever seen where the fans, who are CUSTOMERS after all, who must buy the product aka games for the company to be sucessful, are treated like dirt, unwanted and sneered at and treated like pests. Terrible way to run a business and a forum.