Image Designer Archive

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Definitions of flaming and trolling from the Sony Online Entertainment Policies (I was directed to this by one of the moderators):

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1.4 Participation in antisocial, disruptive, or destructive acts. This includes but is not limited to, "flaming", "spamming", and "trolling". "Flaming" is defined as: Making insulting criticisms or remarks to incite anger. "Spamming" is defined as: Sending numerous and or unwanted and disruptive amounts of messages. "Trolling" is defined as: Stirring up trouble to incite disruption. An example of trolling would be posting to a thread without the intent to provide positive suggestions or comments and instead making negative and or disruptive comments.

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Part ofmy job description is to try to foster a positive environment in my forum.Generally we havevery positive, friendly discussions, but occasionally a thread degenerates tonegativity,mean spirited sarcasm,and/or name calling.We are all often quick to cheer on those whowe agree with, even if they are technically contributing to the negativity (I'm guilty of this myself).If I see a thread that is not constructive but rather destructive to our feeling of goodwill and community, I personally feel it's healthier for us to justagree to disagree and let the thread die, than to call in a moderator to delete posts and/or lock a thread. Obviously if things arereally really bad the best option is tohit the "report abuse to a moderator" button right away.

I've always felt that our forum had a happy family kind of feeling to it. We're a small community and have had a lot of fun and interesting discussions over the months. If something we don't agree with is said (and I think everyone that posts here regularly has said something I disagreed with at least once :smileyvery-happy, we should definitely voice our opinion, but with theforum guidelines and health of the community in mind. And if things get out of hand, or someone posts something that seems tohave beencrafted to incite a negative reaction,consider ignoring it. Ignored posts drop out of sight quickly and send a clear message to the poster that noone istaking the bait. A couple of extreme examples are those posts that crop up now and then saying something like "ID'ers hate hologrinders" or "ID sucks, go play with your Barbies".

Remember everyone is encouraged to notify a moderator if they see something that they feel violates the forum guidelines. Click on the text that says "Options", which appears to the right of every post, and click on Report Abuse to Moderator. There is a little comments section if you want to give details.

On the other hand it is just as important to encourage each other'spositive/creative posts (very few of us seem to five star posts, that's the fastest way to say you like a post's tone or content if you don't have time to post), and to help those asking for help politely - even if they are hologrinders We all need encouragement and a positive environment to thrive I hope this forum continues to be a fun, friendly place to be for a good long time

Any (constructive) comments?

Message Edited by Kwee on 03-09-2004 12:52 PM

Message Edited by Kwee on 03-09-2004 03:17 PM

I have nothing to say which is constructive, but at least its positive! I am really thankful that I get to be part of two of the best communities on these forums. Both the Image Design and Tailor forums are almost always constructive, helpful, interesting and (mostly) positive. People in both forums (maybe because of the overlap of people) seem to be happy to read the views of anyone and are almost always constructive (although often grumpy after seeing the same thing over and over again). Its sad when the occasional thread comes through which instead of just being dropped degenerates into personal attacks. I am glad that doesn't happen very often!

Message Edited by Gyopi on 03-09-2004 01:38 PM

Happy happy, joy joy!

I love this forum and it's always good to hear new ideas. I've been a little stern at times myself, it's hard not to when your passionate about something you enjoy. Keep the input coming.

lol gyopi

How come no one writes in color any more?

Message Edited by _Flash_ on 04-23-2004 05:32 PM

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Aynianu wrote:

Most female players tend to lean towards dancer/image design/tailor (at least that ive seen on valcyn).

Im not saying that women are nicer than men.....ok i am

/hide

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I think I know what you're going for... but I would say that while it's not true that most women are ID/dancer/tailor, I think it IS true that most ID's/tailors/dancers are women. Reverse it and I think you'll be right.