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What annoys you most about boards.ie?

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  • #122
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,334 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    christmas2012 wrote: »
    Okay the most annoying thing about some stuff that happens on boards,is when someone gets into a two paragraph long rant..i mean im really not going to bother,and just scroll on ffs..
    Best bet is put me on ignore then C. Save your scrolling and trackpad wear. :o:D

    Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.



  • #123
    token101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭token101


    Kidchameleon wrote: »
    I hate it when a mod says something and then lots of lick arses thank the post just because it was a mod that said it.

    This.

    The ridiculous cliquishness that goes on certain debates. If you're confident enough in your opinions you don't need 100 people thanking you!


  • #124
    Duggys Housemate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,298 ✭✭✭Duggys Housemate


    EdanHewittt wrote: »
    I hate this:

    The behind the scenes 'raids', or 'storms' that happen on threads.

    Some members know each other very well on IM / Facebook / Skype, etc

    And then plan an attack on a less popular thread.

    By attack, I mean they all pounce on the thread and troll the living day lights of the OP, and nobody is the wiser when this happens.

    Try to plan a raid over PM, and you will be found out very quickly.

    (Private Messages are not actually private. They are read by Mods)
    EdanHewittt wrote: »
    What annoys me most:

    (And not just on Boards.ie)

    Is when after being a long time contributor to this a forum, and a Mod bans you on a whim.

    My point being, there is no such thing as a valid reputation model that exists on the Internet. I've been around many of the Mega-Forums and have seen legends of the board, some of them Mods themselves, being banned by Super Mods, and the Super Mods being banned by the Admins.

    Anyone thinking of trying to make a name for themselves, or otherwise climb the ranks of a forum is wasting their time.

    This is the reason people setup their own blogs, etc. They simply hate having to walk on eggshells every-time they post, regardless of how many posts they have, or their 'rank' on the forum.

    So my proposal is this:
    Keep the members that contribute, and add to the discussion.
    Be suspect of anyone who is a subtle / blatant troll.
    Be suspect of anyone detracting from the conversation.

    That is all.
    EdanHewittt wrote: »
    Super annoying:

    When posters get away with murder. They break the Rules / TOS / Charter on a daily basis, and The Mods do ñada about it.

    I'm not about to hunt down the offending threads / topics, because that would be mini-modding.

    But there is widespread affliction to the rules that seemingly goes un-noticed around here. Makes me wonder who's in on it?

    Is there an informal staff meeting that happens on private IRC channels, where the mods all agree that poster X is okay. "He's one of us" kinda thing.

    I hope not.

    It's so evident on here, it makes me not want to contribute. Such rampant racism and blatant disregard for manners, or even a modicum of civility.

    Sure, the Irish Way is slagging each other off, but this is taken advantage of, far too often.

    A weird bunch of posts for some one with a mere 59 posts to his name. Sounds like a re-reg.


  • #125
    Duggys Housemate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,298 ✭✭✭Duggys Housemate


    token101 wrote: »
    This.

    The ridiculous cliquishness that goes on certain debates. If you're confident enough in your opinions you don't need 100 people thanking you!

    who can control who thanks them?

    I don't see cliquishness on boards, Ive seen a lot more of that on other sites.


  • #126
    token101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭token101


    Duggys Housemate wrote: »
    who can control who thanks them?

    I don't see cliquishness on boards, Ive seen a lot more of that on other sites.

    There are certain posts where people are clearly angling for the validation of others. The thread a while back that was started by a single parents action group springs to mind! I don't use any other forums so couldn't say.


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  • #127
    Tombi!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭Tombi!


    Duggys Housemate wrote: »
    A weird bunch of posts for some one with a mere 59 posts to his name. Sounds like a re-reg.

    Way off topic but it could just be a lurker. I've lurked boards years. Or they could have a closed account and just opened a new one. There was a discussion about it, it's perfectly fine.

    Please don't ban me for off topic :)


  • #128
    Culleeo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Culleeo


    I hate the way Shopoholic and Nothingbetter2do always derail threads with their flirting and then thank every post each other make :p


  • #129
    Nailz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,688 ✭✭✭Nailz


    People who don't use proper grammar in their posts, annoys me to no end.

    And in conjunction with that; the rule against ‘Grammar Nazi's’ on After Hours, it is a ridiculous rule, who's going to tell these people to cop on and use proper sentences and words if we ban it? It's just inviting anarchy!


  • #130
    token101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭token101


    Nailz wrote: »
    People who don't use proper grammar in their posts, annoys me to no end.

    And in conjunction with that; the rule against ‘Grammar Nazi's’ on After Hours, it is a rediculous rule, who's going to tell these people to cop on and use proper sentences and word if we ban it? It's just inviting anarchy!

    :pac:


  • #131
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    Nailz wrote: »
    People who don't use proper grammar in their posts, annoys me to no end.

    And in conjunction with that; the rule against ‘Grammar Nazi's’ on After Hours, it is a rediculous rule, who's going to tell these people to cop on and use proper sentences and word if we ban it? It's just inviting anarchy!

    So tempted...!!!!!!


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  • #132
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    EdanHewittt wrote: »
    Is there an informal staff meeting that happens on private IRC channels, where the mods all agree that poster X is okay. "He's one of us" kinda thing.

    Such a strange conspiracy theory...


  • #133
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Scruffles wrote: »
    shoddy internet service provider?
    cant remember the last server error have had off here,and we are forced to stick with an absolute shyt ISP.

    Its shoddy on occasion which is a whole other level of annoying. But the times I'm talking about have been problem on Boards side I'm sure of it. Yesterday it was down for a few minutes wasnt it ?


  • #134
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    Looking for openness in the way the internet trundles along, yet being more than a little controlling on site, somewhat contrary.

    'Uncivil' bannings and the somewhat forced gentileness.

    Infractions of any colour, never ever auto deleting from your profile\(proper expiration).. A bit more carrot and less stick wouldn't go amiss.


  • #135
    Jammy Donut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 606 ✭✭✭Jammy Donut


    Is touch boards not working for anyone else?


  • #136
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Amalgam wrote: »
    Looking for openness in the way the internet trundles along, yet being more than a little controlling on site, somewhat contrary.

    'Uncivil' bannings and the somewhat forced gentileness.

    Infractions of any colour, never ever expiring.. A bit more carrot and less stick wouldn't go amiss.

    Thats deep man.


  • #137
    Nailz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,688 ✭✭✭Nailz


    token101 wrote: »
    :pac:
    Good spot! Thanks a million, the phone's finger mashing is a pain at the best of time. Now edited. :)


  • #138
    Duggys Housemate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,298 ✭✭✭Duggys Housemate


    Nailz wrote: »
    token101 wrote: »
    :pac:
    Good spot! Thanks a million, the phone's finger mashing is a pain at the best of time. Now edited. :)

    You need to go back and pluralise word to words.


  • #139
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Duggys Housemate wrote: »
    A weird bunch of posts for some one with a mere 59 posts to his name. Sounds like a re-reg.

    Since the whole closed account option thing came in re-reg is no longer a dirty word.


  • #140
    hatrickpatrick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,800 ✭✭✭✭hatrickpatrick


    Two things, one being the unbelievable level of cynicism and right wing "justice" sh!te (guy probably deserved to get the crap kicked out of him, etc - ignore the fact that it was illegal etc)

    Secondly the ridiculous level of moderation, specifically with silly things like asking for "medical advice" (IE asking what brand of Vitamin C is best for a cold, I mean come on nobody's getting sued over that), and the refusal to allow anything controversial. I see a thread with a controversial title here and I literally know it'll be locked in X amount of time, most recent example being about the guy who was allegedly raped in Belfast. Scared of a decent argument, guys?

    Still a great website though, no question.


  • #141
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 53,068 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    hatrickpatrick wrote: »
    most recent example being about the guy who was allegedly raped in Belfast. Scared of a decent argument, guys?

    A decent argument? it was locked because of the amount of gobshytes thinking male rape is amusing somehow.


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  • #142
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,647 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    PickledLime wrote: »
    Yeah seriously, the quality of modding on this site is atrocious in places. I've seen them stomp about over everything and anything, almost on a total whim. Some threads are threatened with infractions and locks for making tiny deviations. I recall another thread where four or five posters got threatened with bans because they challenged the mods over why they were making their presence felt when it was totally unnecessary.

    It really spoils reading the forums at times and makes me less inclined to post, as it's not worth the agro :(
    PickledLime wrote: »
    It's by far the worst of any forums i visit regularly (and the ones i visit rarely descend into farce, the mods only weed out the real trolls and let the banter and discussion flow).

    The case i'm talking about was not challenging them in a confrontational way, but more of a 'that's a bit unnecessary'. The fact that 4 or 5 people who posted felt the same was evidence of this.

    I was once branded by a mod via PM as 'a troll' and that i made 'purile comments' in a thread where i offered a perfectly logical, polite and articulate opinion that was from the opposite side of the spectrum of the prevailing consensus of the thread. What is the point of discussion if everyone agrees and anyone that upsets the status quo is infracted? I also pointed out via PM that why should i tolerate being branded these things in a manner that was tantamount to intimidation on the mod's part when i was simply putting forward a different side of the debate. They could never justify that one as i'm still waiting on a reply.
    PickledLime wrote: »
    Really? I'd love to see this site, sounds like something straight out of '1984'!

    To be honest, I think that kind of stuff should be the bare basics of what you can do on a forum. Again, any sites i visit this is certainly the case.

    Whilst i've only had that one run in with a mod myself (and the mods in most of the threads that i frequent are doing a good job), there's just too much thread locking and stuff like "this is the Coughing thread, no discussion of Sneezing (that's what the Sneezing thread is for) will be tolerated and any deviations from this will result in an infraction". An extreme example, but you get my drift.

    Again, over-zealous mods spoil the ebb and flow of any forum.
    Jesus, wait and I'll call the lads and tell them to stop holding that gun to your head forcing you to use this site.

    It'll be a real shame to see you go but I'm sure we'll soldier on without you somehow.


  • #143
    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,079 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    When posters have petty grudges against each other, they think they are being all subtle and sly when they try and land a dig but in reality they just look small and sad.

    I have the world of respect for posters who just raise above it, it annoys the hell out of the protagonist, ultimately leading to their demise.


  • #144
    token101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭token101


    Deleted User wrote: »
    A decent argument? it was locked because of the amount of gobshytes thinking male rape is amusing somehow.

    No it wasn't. It was a debate about jokes being jokes. Totally ridiculous to just delete every post and start warning people because you don't agree with a point.


  • #145
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    El Weirdo wrote: »
    Jesus, wait and I'll call the lads and tell them to stop holding that gun to your head forcing you to use this site.

    It'll be a real shame to see you go but I'm sure we'll soldier on without you somehow.

    ^^^ He's distracted lads, soon as he goes for the phone we'll all make a break for it !!


  • #146
    Tombi!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭Tombi!


    token101 wrote: »
    No it wasn't. It was a debate about jokes being jokes. Totally ridiculous to just delete every post and start warning people because you don't agree with a point.

    Except it was in a thread about a man being raped.
    AH is all about humour for the most part, fine. But seriously, a thread about rape being a joke that started of as somewhat fairly serious is obviously going to be f**king closed.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79682170&postcount=92

    Maybe you missed it, that's the last post in the topic. Says it perfectly why it was closed.


  • #147
    GastroBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭GastroBoy


    When you skip from page 1 of a thread to page 10 and find that it's just turned into another conversation between a few members......


  • #148
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,275 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    After Hours.

    Nate


  • #149
    token101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,050 ✭✭✭token101


    Brutal Deluxe wrote: »
    Except it was in a thread about a man being raped.
    AH is all about humour for the most part, fine. But seriously, a thread about rape being a joke that started of as somewhat fairly serious is obviously going to be f**king closed.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79682170&postcount=92

    Maybe you missed it, that's the last post in the topic. Says it perfectly why it was closed.

    No, I didn't miss anything but I just happen to disagree.


  • #150
    Tombi!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,689 ✭✭✭Tombi!


    token101 wrote: »
    No, I didn't miss anything but I just happen to disagree.
    PM the mod and try get it reopened then? I dunno how you go from off topic in a thread to thinking Keith locked in because he didn't agree.
    He locked it because it was a bad thread. I honestly don't get it but whatever. IF you want it open try PM keith and see if he will.


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  • #151
    The King of Moo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo


    Nate--IRL-- wrote: »
    After Hours.

    Nate

    Don't be so hard on yourself.


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