These forums are WAY too strict...

[crunchwrap]

I came to "Site Feedback" to tell you guys that these forums are too damn strict! All I see on forum responses is people getting all bent out of shape saying "You should have posted this there because this topic doesn't belong here", etc. I think the whole scenario is rediculous and immature in terms of the rules. Also, Moderators lock topics for very specific, stupid reasons including "This topic has been made before, so I'm locking it", or "This topic would be better in the "Bemani Controllers" forum". I know that you can search the forums using the Search tool, but what's wrong with creating another similar topic? One time in a forum, I was shocked to hear a statement made by a person going something like this: "I don't think I'm allowed to give you my opinion on each of the games on your list, so Private-Message me". To not be able to post your opinion on something like DDR is a joke. I understand that if DDR Freak didn't have any rules, the forums would be flooded with a lot of topics, but I think DDR Freak's forum "rules" have gotten a little out of hand. I don't expect anybody to do anything about it, but I've *almost* had it with the little rediculous remarks that are made, and the locking of topics for sometimes hardly any reason by Moderators. Also, other websites' forums like Gamespot's are exactly the same way, so I don't know whether I've hit sites that are rediculous in terms of rules, or whether that's just the "way of life" on the internet that would never surface into the real world... Next time someone says some stupid remark, I'm going to say "You hear that? That's the sound of nobody giving a sh**!" Anyway - that's some site feedback for you guys who control DDR Freak. Also, it's funny because when I submitted this, I put the word shi*, and it got automatically changed to "poopy". Look - are we kids who can't see bad words, or inmates in prison due to rules? I wish I could talk about DDR with you guys, but I guess your "rules" get in the way of fun conversation - it's like a robot overheating when something goes wrong! I know somebody is going to respond back to this posting with either a sarcastic remark, or saying that "rules are rules, and everything would be out of control without them", but I just want you guys to hear me whether you disagree with me or not. I think you guys get my drift more than enough by now - people have way too much time on their hands.

[Phrekwenci]

[AA Bob]

If this was a site with a few hundred users, I would agree with you, crunchwrap.

But it's not. This is one of the biggest DDR sites on the Internet, and it has a truly enormous number of users. In addition, it is probably the most accepting site in that a lot of the members here are newbies. The rules, while they may seem strict, are completely necessary on a forum like this to prevent total chaos. In addition, bandwidth is definitely not free. Someone is paying to keep this site up, and it would be a disaster for them if there were no rules in place to prevent the same discussions from happening over and over and over again.

Notice how often the "this is in the wrong forum" thing happens? Many newcomers don't bother putting any thought into which forum they put their topics in. If there weren't strict rules about what goes where, this site would be completely disorganized. Again, this would not be necessary on a small site, but DDRFreak is far from small.

[mistercow_pnoy]

Yes Crunchwrap this is a prison you can never leave we will force you to stay here forever and post on the Internet.

[Edible Bondage Tape]

[crunchwrap]

Again, it's all about scale. And actually, you do run into the same nitpicky rules in the real world. You're just used to them. You can't park your car wherever you want. You can't just walk up to any tree and cut it down. You can't paint on buildings that aren't yours (not that that stops a lot of people). Everything costs a set price, and you have to pay it. If you break the rules, you'll have to deal with the consequences.


What I meant is that I guarantee you that most people (unless they were really high-strung) would never say, in person, those stupid rule remarks - they just know they can get away with it because nobody knows who they are. If you were a Moderator, would you have the balls to say in the real world, "You have to post this there", or "This topic has been created before, so don't make another one - locked."? I think in the real world, you'd get punched for saying such stupid things. I still find it somewhat fun to look at people's responses on topics that I created, but I feel that the "rules" take away 3/4 of the fun - there always has to be somebody to poop the party.

No one is stopping you from talking about DDR, however if you want to talk here you have to follow some rules. We aren't as strict as you make us out to be. Sure, we want you to post in the correct forum and stay on topic without degrading anyone during the conversation. Is this a big deal?

I think not.

It sure as hell isn't a big deal if you like not having fun.

[Mr. Deus]

wait wut no u shtup u fagit

[AA Bob]

[Phrekwenci]

[crunchwrap]

You guys are comparing these forums to things in the real world, like asking for Lo Mein at KFC. What I'm trying to say is that in the real world, if you told your friend to "not post there" or "there's been too many of that type of topic, so "Search the forums", your friend would think you're an idiot and ignore you - but I don't think you would tell your friends because you know that he'd think your an idiot, and really 'lame'.

[davidyko]

[Phrekwenci]

[NIQ9]

DDRFreak likes to be neat and orderly, what's wrong with that? the CF forum mods are MUCH more lenient. but not very many people post there (compared with here). i like how strict DDRFreak is. if DDRFreak wasn't so strict, then people who actually add something to the topic (people like Tyrg and AA bob) probably wouldn't bother posting (correct me if i'm wrong)

[crunchwrap]

I'm saying for example: If a friend was writing with you, in person, on these forums and you told him about those stupid rules, he'd think you're lame. And also, because I'm typing, I can't give my tone of voice - what I meant is that you'd get puched for saying those things - but I meant it jokingly - of course you wouldn't get punched, I'm just saying that people would think you guys are people who go too much by-the-book, and are mama's boys .

[AA Bob]

[crunchwrap]

Whatever - I'm done arguing. I think you guys know where I'm coming from now. Well, it's about time to be hittin' tha old dusty trail. AA Bob - you should know where that's from.

[AA Bob]

Haha, I sure do.







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[crunchwrap]

I get your drift - basically what all of you are trying to say is don't take people's remarks personally, because rules are rules, and nothing can change that, so I either keep posting and follow the rules, or leave. The question is do you guys get my drift.