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Subject: Would it be possible (Recon-related)

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Since all these threads about recon are irritating, could the Bungie web team change the board so any topic title with the word "recon" or any variation of it (r3c0n), (posts wouldn't work because it could ruin a normal topic), is automatically re-directed to a page that lists the rules about recon ( not allowed, etc...).


Here is what the message might look like.

How do I unlock the EOB/Recon armor?

You can't. It's Bungie only and special members of the community who are chosen. This could only apply to the Halo 3 Forum because that's where it seems to come up the most.

What can I do to get chosen

Nothing. There is no specific guide to getting the guide. But asking for it on the forums is a certain way to make sure you never get it. Also it will result in you getting blacklisted.




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Your final and only warning!

Recon armor topics and debates have recently become a full blown epidemic. In this such case, any discussion about Recon armor will be met with a 30 day blacklisting. Bungie has decided to use this as a means to either reward exceptional community members or any other way they see fit. Begging for it, selling yourself into slavery, hippo licking™ or posting every "leet" video that you've ever taken will not get you Recon Armor.


Posted By: Lukems
Following up on this, asking folks from Bungie or here on the forums if we'll give it to you is a pretty great way of ensuring that you won't. Go about your business, be good folks and be excellent to everyone. And I'd probably advise against behaviors that would augment your EXP in some fashion, as well. We're watching, making lists, checking them twice and doling out treats when appropriate.


Also a link to Here and Here.


Also to ensure it works smoothly, the mods could not annouce it so the new members wouldn't know about it and try to get past the filter. The wording would have to be kept simple for those members.


Suggestion = don't kill me. I know I am contributing to the recon spam, but it might be helpful.







[Edited on 12.29.2007 8:58 PM PST]

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This is basically the same measures that are already in place. Instead it would be an 'in your face', situation. And in my opinion, it would just be a waste. Trust me, if a person doesn't want to read large amounts of text that they are not interested in, they will skip it no matter what. Then, there will suddenly be an increase of 'Why can't I post about recon?' threads. Even if this were to be put in place, people would just skip by it, as there are plenty of ways to do so. It is a good idea though, and for that, I applaud you.

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Posted by: Blizzard411
Since all these threads about recon are irritating, could the Bungie web team change the board so any topic title with the word "recon" or any variation of it (r3c0n), (posts wouldn't work because it could ruin a normal topic), is automatically re-directed to a page that lists the rules about recon ( not allowed, etc...).

Would it be possible (Recon-related)
Irony?

Anyways, no I don't think this is necessary as the ninja's do a great job keeping this place fairly clean of all the Recon and other garbage threads.

[Edited on 12.29.2007 9:04 PM PST]

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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Hahaha.... I imagine that anybody who tried to quote one of Recon Number 54's posts would find themselves immensely frustrated. And he gets quoted a lot.

I disagree with this idea for obvious reasons.

  • 12.29.2007 9:07 PM PDT

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Posted by: spartakus14

Would it be possible (Recon-related)
Irony?

[quote] I know I am contributing to the recon spam, but it might be helpful.



Yes, but sometimes the only way to get people to realize something would be to put it in their face. Plus it could also help new members posting a bout recon read the forum rules and possible lead to better posting.

I guess this idead = fail.


Moving on.



[Edited on 12.29.2007 9:09 PM PST]

  • 12.29.2007 9:08 PM PDT

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Posted by: Hold RB to win
Why don't we have all of the "-blammed!-" words redirect the poster to the rules? Or we could just put the word recon blammed. "How i does get -blam!-?" <_<

I am totally joking because I'm going crazy right now.


That would actually be pretty funny until the poster gets really confused and starts spamming with questions.

"Why can't I get -blammed!-?"


I understand where you guys are coming from. I think I need a break from the H3F.

  • 12.29.2007 9:22 PM PDT

Posted by: x Foman123 x
Hahaha.... I imagine that anybody who tried to quote one of Recon Number 54's posts would find themselves immensely frustrated. And he gets quoted a lot.

I disagree with this idea for obvious reasons.


Lawls nice catch...didn't think of that. :p

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Posted by: Blizzard411
I guess this idea* = fail.
The first rule of Recon is you don't talk about Recon. (Even if it is with the best intentions.)

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  • 12.29.2007 9:35 PM PDT

July 15, 2008... The day the timer stood still.

Well, what if I was in the Flood and was going to post a topic about Ghost Recon? You would just block out that post? There's other purposes for the word. Yes, the posts about it are irritating, but you can't just block out the word.

  • 12.29.2007 9:47 PM PDT

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Posted by: BlueBaron123
Well, what if I was in the Flood and was going to post a topic about Ghost Recon? You would just block out that post? There's other purposes for the word. Yes, the posts about it are irritating, but you can't just block out the word.


I was going to edit my post and say for the h3f forum only, but it's moot now anyways.

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People just need to grow up and get on with their life. =)
Maybe if that happened...just maybe...

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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Hahaha.... I imagine that anybody who tried to quote one of Recon Number 54's posts would find themselves immensely frustrated. And he gets quoted a lot.

I disagree with this idea for obvious reasons.

Finally run out of keyboards Fo? It's not like you to pass up the opportunity to mash a keyboard.

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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Hahaha.... I imagine that anybody who tried to quote one of Recon Number 54's posts would find themselves immensely frustrated. And he gets quoted a lot.

I disagree with this idea for obvious reasons.

Finally run out of keyboards Fo? It's not like you to pass up the opportunity to mash a keyboard.
Haha... I was in a hurry at the time... was about to head home from work :-)

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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Hahaha.... I imagine that anybody who tried to quote one of Recon Number 54's posts would find themselves immensely frustrated. And he gets quoted a lot.

I disagree with this idea for obvious reasons.

Finally run out of keyboards Fo? It's not like you to pass up the opportunity to mash a keyboard.
Haha... I was in a hurry at the time... was about to head home from work :-)

Ah, well I can understand that. =D, coming home from work is the best part of the day; besides the relaxing.

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  • 12.30.2007 1:52 AM PDT

Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth, you'd get a lot of free games.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.

you could -blam!- recon lol....

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