Almost all of the people that were banned were in on the joke from the beginning. They were aware that it was not for real.
Almost all of the people that were banned were in on the joke from the beginning. They were aware that it was not for real.
Well, that'd be acceptable, except for one word. *ALMOST*. And even then, of course, they'd have to consent to the joke.
I put almost because I wasn't sure if everyone was aware. It's possible that everyone was.
We staffers were mercilessly drawn in on this whole ordeal ;_;
You know.... if there was a warning of some form that this kind of (multiple expletives deleted) would go on... an ability to opt out of being involved... then I wouldn't mind. I'd simply smile and go back to what I was doing.
Oh the hell your life must have been because of this cruel and sick idea of "fun" some people have. Thinking of how much pain you must have been would summon the tears of unfathomable sadness to any eye.
Disgusting. And I used to respect you.
I'm just sayin' is all.
Maybe at other boards mods are there purely to enforce rules, heck on some boards I've seen they don't even participate in posting, they just moderate, but at EoFF they're here to make the forums more enjoyable for everyone, and if you ask me, what they did yesterday is fulfilling that role.Originally Posted by udsuna
If you don't think the way they do things is an effective way to run a message board and stops you enjoying the forums, then EoFF really isn't the place for you.
From what I've seen, most people enjoyed it, and it's just a small minority that doesn't, and why put a minority before a majority?
It was Jefferson who said "Your right to swing your fist ends before my face" Meaning that one's rights to do whatever they want are limitted by the potential for harming another.
In other words: What you guys did... not cool. Not cool at all.
udsuna, your argument strikes me as the sort of "Don't say anything because it may offend somebody" type of approach. Sure, maybe one or two people weren't "in on it." But it was a joke. Yes, the staff have responsibility. And while they should be keeping the forum running smoothly, etc., bringing some excitement to the board is welcome in my eyes. They're people too, and if they aren't allowed to enjoy themselves, and attempt to entertain others occassionally, there's no point in having a forum. It's not like they're paid to be an uber-strict Nazi Death squad--they're here to have fun and enforce some rules that, in general, make the forum run more smoothly. However, maybe people would prefer a Nazi Death Squad. I'm sure it could be arranged.
No members were harmed in the making of this entertaining moment.
If you people cannot take a joke, just stay indoors and unplug the computer, so the rest of us don't have to tolerate your bitching.
By all means, have fun. Bring excitement. But leave people who don't want to be involved out of it. Seriously, how hard that it be? The general users of this forum deserve respect, too. Even Cloud No. 9 (seriously, it's weird being on the same side as him).
Hell, the April Fools gag nearly lost some of the best people I've ever seen on this forum (and the top 20% of this place is better than the top 1% of any other). Me, too, and I'd like to think I've done a lot of good for people in the EoEo area. Me and The Captain are the only two on this forum who actively go out of their way to give (effective) advice there.
And, while this one wasn't quite the same... not nearly as grandiose, that's for sure, it has the same influence.
And who amongst you stopped to consider what this impact would have on new members? The ones who came in right before this happened. Who knows what this community might have lost? Maybe a replacement for Cap, as he's stopped posting... I know I miss his calming influence. And the ones who stick around, now probably think this board is in the same kind of shambles as every other forum. And, thus, they'll treat it the same way as they'd treat those.
What people who play stupid jokes like this fail to consider is the consequences for their actions.
Every action has consequences. I'll bet the thread in the staff forum about this even goes right into how much bitching they'll have to endure, but it was funny so it's worth it. I wouldn't accuse the staff of not considering the consequences; they do.
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