discussion Anti-Social & Lurker - Hideout spot

[Paradigminant]

Okay noob question:

I have most of the comics/artworks of DirDr/DirDogma, SnowSpecter and WBWorld/Shotastic. How do I go about uploading them? Do any of want them to be uploaded in the first place?

Also a noob, so can't answer the first question, but I think anyone's answer to new content is yes please!

 

[Puffnstuff]

10ac to start a new thread now to reduce site bloat and spamming. While i do understand the why, it's sorta disheartening to know that those of us who use the system without ulterior motives (to gain AC) will now lose some of it in the process, especially those of us who are scratching and fighting for every AC we get. I wonder if there is some alternative compromise that would work. Like penalizing those who are clearly starting new and redundant topics for points. I'm guessing this has already been thought about though and it's too much work to monitor something that can be subjective.

 

[Paradigminant]

10ac to start a new thread now to reduce site bloat and spamming. While i do understand the why, it's sorta disheartening to know that those of us who use the system without ulterior motives (to gain AC) will now lose some of it in the process, especially those of us who are scratching and fighting for every AC we get. I wonder if there is some alternative compromise that would work. Like penalizing those who are clearly starting new and redundant topics for points. I'm guessing this has already been thought about though and it's too much work to monitor something that can be subjective.

That'd be pretty impossible to enforce, yeah. I don't think any mod wants to make those kinds of decisions. But 10ac seems a very reasonable amount. It's really not that hard to get coins by being social. I've been here 2 days and I've got 300ish

 

[Puffnstuff]

That'd be pretty impossible to enforce, yeah. I don't think any mod wants to make those kinds of decisions. But 10ac seems a very reasonable amount. It's really not that hard to get coins by being social. I've been here 2 days and I've got 300ish

I guess it's just odd that a system designed to encourage being social, the entire AC and ranking systems to gain more access/get more benefits, then penalizes you for posting topics, lol. Note that I'm not even referring to myself here. I don't recall ever starting my own thread on this site. And I know that if someone is determined to gain a lot of points and be social for that purpose it is definitely doable. I think I got members+ in about 2 days back when it happened, but that felt very "not me" so to lose 10ac when there are entire months where that is all I gain just seems like a blow to those of us who are mostly actual lurkers.

 

[Paradigminant]

I guess it's just odd that a system designed to encourage being social, the entire AC and ranking systems to gain more access/get more benefits, then penalizes you for posting topics, lol. Note that I'm not even referring to myself here. I don't recall ever starting my own thread on this site. And I know that if someone is determined to gain a lot of points and be social for that purpose it is definitely doable. I think I got members+ in about 2 days back when it happened, but that felt very "not me" so to lose 10ac when there are entire months where that is all I gain just seems like a blow to those of us who are mostly actual lurkers.

I suppose everyone reacts to systems differently. I agree that things like this can feel like getting punished for someone else's crime. Not sure if I could've thought of a better solution to the issue though.

 

[fuzzi_weezil]

Okay noob question:

I have most of the comics/artworks of DirDr/DirDogma, SnowSpecter and WBWorld/Shotastic. How do I go about uploading them? Do any of want them to be uploaded in the first place?

Contact an admin or mod. I believe there is an effort (and process) to become an uploader. Pretty sure there are perks involved and worth doing.

 

[Puffnstuff]

I suppose everyone reacts to systems differently. I agree that things like this can feel like getting punished for someone else's crime. Not sure if I could've thought of a better solution to the issue though.

Especially if your like me and didn't know there was an issue to begin with. lol. Clearly more going on behind the scenes on a hosted site than I realized. I been a part of several forums over the years and I've never been on one where it was discouraged to create new topics, even ones with built in "rewards for participation" systems.

 

[Paradigminant]

Especially if your like me and didn't know there was an issue to begin with. lol. Clearly more going on behind the scenes on a hosted site than I realized. I been a part of several forums over the years and I've never been on one where it was discouraged to create new topics, even ones with built in "rewards for participation" systems.

Maybe a way to get those 10ac refunded? If the thread got enough likes/replies maybe. Might be workable, but no idea how/if it could be coded in.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Maybe a way to get those 10ac refunded? If the thread got enough likes/replies maybe. Might be workable, but no idea how/if it could be coded in.

a popular thread would be it's own reward since the author would gain points at a much higher rate than the 10ac it costs to create it. I think I'm just arguing against my own logic now, lol.

 

[Paradigminant]

a popular thread would be it's own reward since the author would gain points at a much higher rate than the 10ac it costs to create it. I think I'm just arguing against my own logic now, lol.

Sounds like the perfect time to go play a game... release and think clearly lol

 

[nikairu]

It really doesn't take long, I've found. Obviously don't spam, but you'd be surprised how fast you can rack them up!

Yeah but thing is I didn't get lifetime when it was still at 350, feels like a sucker punch since it was right there

 

[Paradigminant]

Yeah but thing is I didn't get lifetime when it was still at 350, feels like a sucker punch since it was right there

Ouch.... I just got here, so the good old days are already gone. Let's hear it for the good new days!

 

[luciddream]

Hmm, a bit quiet. Guess I'll be stealthy.

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Til next time Lurkers.

 

[Paradigminant]

Did anyone hear anything? I guess it's nothing... We can all get back to pillowfights and group-showering. It's safe, no one's watching.

 

[luciddream]

Did anyone hear anything? I guess it's nothing... We can all get back to pillowfights and group-showering. It's safe, no one's watching.

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I mean, group shower no one watching

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How can I not think of Porkys.

 

[Paradigminant]

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I mean, group shower no one watching

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How can I not think of Porkys.

One must respect the classics, for sure lol

 

[Redyscom]

I found a coffee that isn't actually coffee but a powder made from barley and other ingredients, which tastes pretty good. At least now I can satisfy my craving for coffee without making my heart race and putting me at risk of a heart attack.

Anyway, how have you all been? It’s been a few days since I’ve stopped by.

 

[AllegedUnicorn]

Hmm, a bit quiet. Guess I'll be stealthy.

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Til next time Lurkers.

I did not have finding out Atreyu is dropping a new album from an LC post on today's bingo card. Thanks for the link!

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I found a coffee that isn't actually coffee but a powder made from barley and other ingredients, which tastes pretty good. At least now I can satisfy my craving for coffee without making my heart race and putting me at risk of a heart attack.

Anyway, how have you all been? It’s been a few days since I’ve stopped by.

No luck with decaf coffee? Still has some caffeine, but much less.

 

[Paradigminant]

I found a coffee that isn't actually coffee but a powder made from barley and other ingredients, which tastes pretty good. At least now I can satisfy my craving for coffee without making my heart race and putting me at risk of a heart attack.

Anyway, how have you all been? It’s been a few days since I’ve stopped by.

That's high praise, coffee is hard to substitute!

 

[vampirecreatur]

I also cant stand the heat. It kills me slowly every year or at least feels like it.

yeah, and here the worst part is the humid conditions, so, I practically live inside with AC. I used not have AC when younger and I literally sat on towels lol. Like the sweat s a killer, and I only go outside if need to tidy the back yard, but this time of year so far the weather is nice and pleasant. Then also, the cold is something Im not over keen on, so there is no win for my body lol.