Our current opinion is that we don't really see any value in unlocking the Trash Heap. We would like to make it explicitly clear that shitposting is unsuitable for the forum, even in Yack Fest. Other than that, we don't see the need for more drastic action at this stage. We are not looking for threads to close and intend to deal with any issues on a case-by-case basis.
We have been talking to the admins about the engineer position and they are quite positive. We hope to make progress on that front within the year and may eventually appoint people in different sections of the forum. We won't be taking nominations yet, as we already have candidates in mind.
I will unpin this thread within the week. I think it has served its purpose.
"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - FighteerI'm glad we received an answer, but could you at least lock this thread
? I understand we're not looking for threads to close, but seemingly everyone in previous posts agreed that it should be locked for complaining, and letting it go scot free would kinda feel like letting that go to waste.
Edited by Piterpicher on Feb 13th 2021 at 12:17:49 PM
Currently mostly inactive. An incremental game I tested: https://galaxy.click/play/176 (Gods of Incremental)I don't really see the point and popular vote is not always a prudent metric.
The posts offer explanations that are rational and sound calm. Some mention controversies but others are as simple as "I don't enjoy the channel's content anymore." I don't see any arguments or derails and the thread hasn't degenerated into toxicity or vulgarity. It doesn't even seem particularly busy. Therefore, I deem it harmless at this stage.
"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - FighteerPersonally I don't think it's too bad to respectfully talk about why you stopped watching a channel. We have negative audience reactions on this wiki that aren't inherently bad. Just stay cautious, I guess?
I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.Again, I'm more personally concerned about the "Are You Friends With The Above Troper" game since it's just...either it gives you a dopamine shot, or it just tells you you're not anybody's friend. It's not a game in any sense.
Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper WallIf, hypothetically, someone started a thread in wiki talk unrelated to this thread because they objected to the shit posting ban,would the mods permit the thread?
I'm not saying its going to be me because im bad at convincing arguments,but there probably is someone out who could probably field a reasonable argument and I'm genuinely inquiring
Edited by Ultimatum on Feb 14th 2021 at 6:52:47 PM
have a listen and have a link to my discord serverI feel like a general thread for discussions around the forum rules and structure might not be a bad idea, the final call will always sit with the mods, but having a general place for constructive meta discussion wouldn’t be a bad idea.
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranIt's pointless to start a new topic because this is where it's been discussed for several weeks already. The decision has been made.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"OK,so this
"No shitposting. No threads specifically for shitposting."
I get that,you don't want shit posting threads because they're more then they're worth so I won't even attempt to argue for those threads,but no shit posting in it's entirety feels a bit..harsh?I dunno what word to use really,just feels wrong somehow
have a listen and have a link to my discord serverThe problem is with you, then, because shitposting is cancer.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"IDK if I'd go that far, I never saw the appeal of doing it myself (at least on public n' permanent forums), but I guess some do find it enjoyable.
Edited by Piterpicher on Feb 15th 2021 at 5:05:15 PM
Currently mostly inactive. An incremental game I tested: https://galaxy.click/play/176 (Gods of Incremental)And those people are cancer. Look, I'm totally fine if this decision makes some people quit the forums. No loss.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"Yeah I’m not seeing what’s wrong about not allowing shitposting. Here, let’s quote Wikipedia on it.
So we’ve got “aggression”, “trolling”, “derailing”, “flame wars” and making thing “unusable”, what out of that list do we supposedly want?
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Some people find beating small animals or bullying the homeless enjoyable, we’re not here to cater to enjoyment that comes from harming others.
Edited by Silasw on Feb 15th 2021 at 3:58:23 PM
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranI'm not going to quit the forums over this,I've been here too long and weathered many storms
But seeing people called 'cancer' and being glad they're gone,leaves me feeling sad
That's a very extreme definition, shit posting at its most harmless is just joky posting
Edited by Ultimatum on Feb 15th 2021 at 4:00:10 PM
have a listen and have a link to my discord server

Let's not keep glossing over the other issues raised.
It's not all about Trash Heap.
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