When it's all just text, it's easy to forget that there is real humans behind it. Not that I think it's a good excuse.
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Jesse Porter <[email protected]> wrote: > 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> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > >
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