Thank You Mods

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I have to say that since you started cracking down on the /ragequitters and other trash posts this forum has turned from a virtual cesspit into a very productive, constructive and ejoyable place to discuss the game.

Even the occasional /quit post these days is, in general, constructive and mature.

I haven't enjoyed participating in a game's forum community this much in a long time.

So thank you and keep up the good work. =)

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Thats enjoyable........carry on

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I have to say that since you started cracking down on the /ragequitters and other trash posts this forum has turned from a virtual cesspit into a very productive, constructive and ejoyable place to discuss the game.

Even the occasional /quit post these days is, in general, constructive and mature.

I haven't enjoyed participating in a game's forum community this much in a long time.

So thank you and keep up the good work. =)

I agree, they've been doing great.

a lot of that can be attributed to the end of the 30 free days too, since you have to be an active subscriber to post.

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Agreed, perhaps I can even remove a few names from my ignore list... nah :)

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Wait, are you giving the moderators credit for the behavior of people quitting the game?

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Wait, are you giving the moderators credit for the behavior of people quitting the game?

Eh? Look around at some of the older whine threads that haven't been removed and see the number of people with 'Banned' under their name. The mods definately deserve credit for that as I, for one, can't say that I miss any of them in the slighest of ways.

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Wait, are you giving the moderators credit for the behavior of people quitting the game?

That wasn't my intent. I was giving them credit for doing what good moderators do; creating an atmosphere that encourages people to post constructively and with civility.

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Someone just did a giant sweep-and-clear of the General forum.

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The forums are much more positive in tone since they began being much more rigid.

On a side note, discussing moderation is not permitted, so this thread should also be closed. In the interest of fairness, it shouldn't matter whether it's pro or con.

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The forums are much more positive in tone since they began being much more rigid.

On a side note, discussing moderation is not permitted, so this thread should also be closed. In the interest of fairness, it shouldn't matter whether it's pro or con.

I think that applies to discussing specific acts of moderation. That said, if my post violates the rules I offer my apologies and would understand it being closed. :)

The following is, I believe, the policy to which you refer:

19. Cryptic Studios has the final say on all aspects of these Forums. If you have a problem, you may make a complaint to Cryptic Studios directly and not publicly on the website. Creating threads or posts that question or reference administrative decisions or potential administrative decisions, such as post removals and thread closures, is not permitted. If you feel that we have made a mistake, please privately contact a Cryptic Studios and we will review the situation.

I believe the intent of the policy is made clear in the second sentence " If you have a problem, you may make a complaint to Cryptic Studios directly and not publicly on the website." So while you may be correct in a limited technical sense, it is my opinion that the intent of the policy is to prohibit complaining about administrative actions. Again, if I am wrong, please close this thread.

Either way, Thank you mods. =)

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I think that applies to discussing specific acts of moderation. That said, if my post violates the rules I offer my apologies and would understand it being closed. :)

Yup its specific acts of moderation. And I've seen them be pretty equal-opportunity in shutting down both positive and negative ones that did this. If they missed any positive ones Its probably because they sink to the bottom of the forums so quickly. :D

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The forums are much more positive in tone since they began being much more rigid.

On a side note, discussing moderation is not permitted, so this thread should also be closed. In the interest of fairness, it shouldn't matter whether it's pro or con.

actually, that's not true. discussing specific posts that have been moderated, or discussing your interactions with moderators when said moderations happen is against the rules.

telling the mods they're doing their jobs well by keeping the forums a friendly place isn't against the rules.

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actually, that's not true. discussing specific posts that have been moderated, or discussing your interactions with moderators when said moderations happen is against the rules.

telling the mods they're doing their jobs well by keeping the forums a friendly place isn't against the rules.

Fair enough.

Would telling the mods they are not doing their job well and making the forums a worse place be allowed though? I doubt it. That wouldn't be specific either.

In any case, I find the forums to be more pleasant lately.