Or we could all just not be internet jackasses for a while. What is it about technology that makes punishing people so interesting?
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM, EHG <[email protected]> wrote: > It wouldn't necessarily have to be round-the-clock moderation. You could > enforce that mailing list subscriptions be linked to your steam ID and > simply ban repeat problem users after the fact. > > > On 10/20/2011 1:56 PM, [email protected] wrote: > >> Actually, archiving is the one reason I _prefer_ this list - I have a copy >> of everything ever posted, I don't have to worry about a thread derailment >> causing useful info to be possibly deleted. That being said, moderation >> would be easier on a forum, because you can do it after the fact - a >> moderated email list requires pre-approval of every post, which basically >> means you need round-the-clock mods available. Not practical imo >> >> -----Original Message----- >>> From: >>> hlds-bounces@list.**valvesoftware.com<[email protected]>[mailto: >>> hlds- >>> [email protected]**] On Behalf Of DontWannaName! >>> Sent: 20 October 2011 18:47 >>> To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list >>> Cc: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list >>> Subject: Re: [hlds] [hlds_linux] Reminder: your posts are public and >>> permanent >>> >>> If we all remember, the lists were going to be moved to the forums for >>> archiving, readability and for easy moderation. This wasn't done >>> because we all prefer the mailing list. However, we should find a >>> balance with more moderation. You don't even have to run a server to be >>> on this list. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone 4 >>> >>> On Oct 20, 2011, at 10:43 AM, Chad >>> Hedstrom<chad.hedstrom@gmail.**com<[email protected]> >>> > >>> wrote: >>> >>> That's not a bad idea. In the last six months this went from a high >>>> quality, low traffic list to something similar in appearance to a >>>> tier-2 steam customer service support thread. While I definitely do >>>> appreciate this under-the-radar outreach to the community of server >>>> administrators, perhaps it is time to think about expanding to a >>>> moderated style mailing list. >>>> >>>> Thanks again for all your (Valve employees!) hard work and prompt >>>> replies to questions posed in this thread. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 12:34 PM, DontWannaName! >>>> >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Maybe it's time to appoint a volunteer moderator so there is less >>>>> >>>> garbage on the list and more helpful information. It would help all of >>> us! :) >>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone 4 >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 20, 2011, at 10:27 AM, Fletcher Dunn >>>>> >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> This post is a reminder to everybody that this email distribution >>>>>> >>>>> list has a standard language that everybody should use. I'm not >>> talking about using Portuguese or English. I'm talking about being >>> nice instead of being a jerk. >>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> New people come and go all the time. Sometimes they repeat >>>>>> >>>>> questions that have already been answered before they subscribed. >>> Sometimes they don't know what is on topic or off topic. There's a way >>> to let them know politely if their question is off topic, or should be >>> directed elsewhere. If is too difficult for you to use kind words, >>> then of course there's also the option of just ignoring it. >>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Your posts (like most things on the Internet) are both public and >>>>>> >>>>> permanent. By bearing this in mind, some people could save themselves >>> embarrassment and regret by refraining from posting childishly. Even >>> better would be to act kindly and help the person get to the correct >>> place where they can find the answer they are seeking. >>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Please just be kind and helpful. >>>>>> >>>>>> Try to relax. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Your humble servant, >>>>>> >>>>>> - Fletch >>>>>> >>>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list >>>>>> >>>>> archives, please visit: >>> >>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux> >>>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list >>>>> >>>> archives, please visit: >>> >>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________**_________________ >>>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list >>>> >>> archives, please visit: >>> >>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >>>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>> please visit: >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >>> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >> > > ______________________________**_________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/**mailman/listinfo/hlds<http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds> >
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