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Subject: Posting in The Maw: a how-to guide.
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I've been a participant in The Maw for some time now. From what I have noticed, people seem to have lack of proper language when posting in The Maw, or forget that The Maw if for Halo PC or Halo Custom Edition. It may not seem so severe now, but you will notice it eventually. When you come across something that is so bad, you can't even read it, then you will understand why I am writing this thread. Here are some simple guidelines when you create topics or posts in The Maw:

1) DON'T USE CAPS-LOCK ALL THE TIME. Common use of caps-lock is for yelling in anger or excitement, or to highlight important info. Whenever I come across a post that is nothing but caps-lock, the person gives off an idiotic vibe, and i'm less likely to give a friendly and helpful reply.

2) Do not type huge run-on paragraphs. if you don't know what run-on is, it's the lack of separate sentences where they should be for example I'm typing a run-on paragraph right now isn't it annoying when you can't read something as well as you should be able too I know you might think i'm taking this all too seriously but it is really annoying when you can't read something so i might as well not reply or just reply telling them to type correctly before i help them or whatever you should have gotten the message by now unless you are one of these people.

3) Do not use a subject that just says "help", or "HELP", or anything else that just says help. If you have a problem, please put a few words in the subject that describe what kind of problem you are experiencing. For example, if you have a graphics card problem, put something in th subject line that gives others the message "i have a graphics card problem", or something of the sort.

4) If you have a technical problem, please describe your system's specifications. Some of these specifications include:

*Cpu: brand (Intel, AMD), model (Pentium, Celeron, Athlon), speed (in Ghz. or Mhz.)
*RAM: size (Megabytes), type (not as important, but DDR for example)
*Hard Drive: size (Gigabytes), number of hard drives
*Video Card: brand (ATi, Nvidia), Model (9800 Pro, 6200 GT, ect.), interface (PCI, AGP, PCI-Express), and driver version (Catalyst 5.8, for example)
*Internet connection: type (dialup, DSL, Cable, ect.), speed (upstream and downstream, Kbps or Mbps)
*Other things: Firewall brand and type, Windows version (XP home/pro, 98, ect.), Halo PC patch version (current is 1.07)

Also, be sure to provide a thorough description of your problem. If somebody else asks for more information, give it to them if possible.

5) Do not, I repeat, DO NOT SPAM THESE FORUMS! They are not only annoying, but can take up precious forum space where somebody could be asking for help or spreading important information. Types of spam I have noticed include:

*Polls that have no real importance (example, which halo is going to be the best? 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, or 8?)

*information that isn't worth telling or unrelated to halo PC (example: "my girfriend broke up with me". That has nothing to do with halo pc.)

*"Bumping" topics. Bumping is a tactic used to keep a particular topic that isn't getting any replies on the front page of the forum by the topic creator making repeated, non-sensical posts. As Me15ter always says:
if a topic isn't getting a reply, there's probably a reason why.
Excessive bumping is not tolerated by the forum ninja's or me, so just don't do it.

*Double posting: where one person (usually the topic creator) makes two or more posts in a row. The good people running bungie.net gave us an edit post button. Please add to your existing post, not make another consecutive post. This is pretty much another form of bumping, so don't double post if possible.

6) Do not make posts asking about when halo 2 pc is coming out. Read the sticky entitled READ THIS REGARDING HALO 2 PC.

7) Before posting a question or help for a problem, please read the sticky entitled The Guides: READ ME FIRST. You just might find help for your problem there.

8) Please read the sticky entitled Forum Rules and Regulations before making any posts. This guide is roughly based on that sticky.

9) This is The Maw, where we post about Halo PC or Halo Custom Edition. Don't post in here about Halo 2. Most posts about Halo 2 belong in New Mombassa or Zanzibar.

10) Pretty much, just read all of the stickys before you do anything. They may have the info you are looking for. Please post after you have read all of the stickies. That's what they're for.

Edit: info on double posting now included under guideline #5.

[Edited on 8/24/2005]

  • 08.24.2005 2:31 AM PDT
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I agree but wouldn't you say that caps lock is aproprate for stuff like this:

BE VERY CAREFULL OR ELSE THE CHIEF WILL PLUNGE TO HIS DEATH

Like as a warning?


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  • 08.24.2005 3:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: SPARTAN 00119
I agree but wouldn't you say that caps lock is aproprate for stuff like this:

BE VERY CAREFULL OR ELSE THE CHIEF WILL PLUNGE TO HIS DEATH

Like as a warning?

Yes, that would be an appropriate time to use caps-lock. I'm talking about when the person uses nothing but caps-lock. I shall edit that in the guide.

  • 08.24.2005 10:03 AM PDT
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Mr MA5B,

I've noticed many people make threads asking for help that are never responded to because of all the spam that pushes them to the second page. Many of the authors of such threads double-post, while others bump. How should this situation be handled?

I'm of the opinion that bumping is preferable to double-posting, but I'm wrong every once-in-a-blue-moon-on-a-leap-day.

  • 08.24.2005 10:35 AM PDT
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Do you people not love ,"Arrogance." Perhaps people with so little control in their life s, are so much a loser,(can you say virgin). They created a forum for a game,( which is good), because that is the only things they know how to do. (well flipping burgers). Not everybody knows computers. (For the record I have nothing to do with computer magazines, web software, or helping psychologist, figure out why nerds have control issues). Not everybody, know hows computer's games parties, or what to do in on lines gaming, works. Your going to get people on this boards, from other countries. Who may not know, the propers ways of the English language. Who care. The purpose of this forum and forums like it, should be to answer questions. so let me ask one questions. "WHY THE -blam!-, DID YOU KILL MY QUESTIONS FOR HELP?"

  • 08.24.2005 11:02 AM PDT
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Posted by: magpublisher
Do you people not love ,"Arrogance." Perhaps people with so little control in their life s, are so much a loser,(can you say virgin). They created a forum for a game,( which is good), because that is the only things they know how to do. (well flipping burgers). Not everybody knows computers. (For the record I have nothing to do with computer magazines, web software, or helping psychologist, figure out why nerds have control issues). Not everybody, know hows computer's games parties, or what to do in on lines gaming, works. Your going to get people on this boards, from other countries. Who may not know, the propers ways of the English language. Who care. The purpose of this forum and forums like it, should be to answer questions. so let me ask one questions. "WHY THE -blam!-, DID YOU KILL MY QUESTIONS FOR HELP?"

1) I'm assuming that question at the end of your paragraph is directed to me. If not, please specify who you are directing that question to, and give quotes showing examples of how the person was "killing your questions for help".

2) I understand that people new to forums will make the mistakes that i have told you not to do in my guidelines. I created these guidelines so they can learn how to post more efficiently.

3) There's a difference between "computer savyness (if that's a word)" and "common sense". If you do have common sense, you would know not to type the same way a 4-year-old speaks.

4) Forums are a good place for "asking questions", but that's not all that people do. I just pulled this from the bungie.net community FAQ a few minutes ago:
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What's a Forum, and how do I use it?

A

A Forum is kind of like a giant fridge magnet of madness, where users leave messages for each other, which quickly degenerate from insightful commentary and criticism, to name-calling and "flaming." Flaming on a forum is totally different from flaming at a prom however. In an ideal world though, which it sometimes is, it's a great place to hang out and find out what's going on. And we intend to haunt the forums personally, answering questions and dousing flames where appropriate.




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  • 08.24.2005 2:04 PM PDT
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Learn that guide, and learn it well, people.

In a nutshell, think before posting. Remember this is a forum, not an IM account. Please post like it.

If you can't think at all, you're better off not posting.

  • 08.24.2005 6:53 PM PDT
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Later Guys.

I'm gonna say what everyone here won't. You fine individuals who come into this forum expecting an answer to you question, listen up:

#1 - You're not entitled to an answer. If you're that upset, call the Tech Support # on the box. We're not your personal fricking tech support. We don't get paid. We are not your -blam!-es.

#2 - If you haven't learned how to write a cohesive sentence and make more than one gramatical error on average per sentence, then you should go back to the fifth grade. This is an American site hosted by an American software company. That's right, we kick ass and we pwn. Deal with it.

#3 - If you don't know anything about computers, you couuld grovel at our feet, learn about computers, or stfu. Other than that - we're human beings with pride and we will not suffer the flames of people with tech problems.

#4 - And, in all honesty, a five minute google search would probably solve 9/10 of the tech questions asked here. Try and help yourself if you don't like the way we do it.

We owe you nothing. I am not a virgin; I have a degree; I obviously know more than how to make a forum - because YOU'RE asking ME for help. So, let's examine the problem here....oh, wait - it's not my problem - that's right - it's yours. Now that you've pissed everyone off, good luck getting the help you need.


The purpose of this forum and forums like it, should be to answer questions.


You do not define the purpose of these forums. If you have problems, you should take it up with a mod.

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  • 08.25.2005 11:10 AM PDT
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magpublisher, pretty much everyone i know who says that are describing themselves. They go online and try to act tough, since no one knows their true identity. Before you start trying to get into a flaming war, just know that most of us are civilized people who dont really give a damn what u say. imo, people who have been here 3 days do not have the respect of others, unless they have actually done something productive, not pissing everybody off.

  • 08.25.2005 3:04 PM PDT
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Posted by: oobie10
magpublisher, pretty much everyone i know who says that are describing themselves. They go online and try to act tough, since no one knows their true identity. Before you start trying to get into a flaming war, just know that most of us are civilized people who dont really give a damn what u say. imo, people who have been here 3 days do not have the respect of others, unless they have actually done something productive, not pissing everybody off.


Tru7h. We'll help you our way or we won't help you at all.

Besides, this thread was stickied for a reason. The mods, in other words, want you to follow the guidelines MA5B put up. Otherwise, why would this be a sticky???

[Edited on 8/25/2005]

  • 08.25.2005 5:13 PM PDT
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I just figured that if you won't read anything the moderators put up, then you will listen to a fellow member. If you have a question about posting that I don't have a right answer for, then ask one of the forum moderators.

  • 08.25.2005 9:57 PM PDT
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Thankyou for changin' the guide and writing it. For all you people out thier that use all caps, your writing makes me sick! Sorry your being snoby, but It realy doesn't look good and people are less to respond when you try to get atention over other threads.

  • 08.26.2005 6:30 AM PDT
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Pretty much says it all, but still, it's only a forum, Jesus Christ.

  • 08.26.2005 8:29 AM PDT

* Pr: ĭnʹtərnĕts: "I hear there's rumors on the uh (pause), Internets...

One of the better stickies.

  • 08.26.2005 12:47 PM PDT
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nice

  • 09.01.2005 5:12 PM PDT
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to tell yal the truth i dont know wether you are talking about the level the mal or something els
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We need this again.

  • 10.06.2005 12:54 PM PDT
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(The GREAT) aM Inspire wrote:

Later Guys.

I'm gonna say what everyone here won't. You fine individuals who come into this forum expecting an answer to you question, listen up:

#1 - You're not entitled to an answer. If you're that upset, call the Tech Support # on the box. We're not your personal fricking tech support. We don't get paid. We are not your -blam!-es.

#2 - If you haven't learned how to write a cohesive sentence and make more than one gramatical error on average per sentence, then you should go back to the fifth grade. This is an American site hosted by an American software company. That's right, we kick ass and we pwn. Deal with it.

#3 - If you don't know anything about computers, you couuld grovel at our feet, learn about computers, or stfu. Other than that - we're human beings with pride and we will not suffer the flames of people with tech problems.

#4 - And, in all honesty, a five minute google search would probably solve 9/10 of the tech questions asked here. Try and help yourself if you don't like the way we do it.

We owe you nothing. I am not a virgin; I have a degree; I obviously know more than how to make a forum - because YOU'RE asking ME for help. So, let's examine the problem here....oh, wait - it's not my problem - that's right - it's yours. Now that you've pissed everyone off, good luck getting the help you need.


The purpose of this forum and forums like it, should be to answer questions.


You do not define the purpose of these forums. If you have problems, you should take it up with a mod.

Big FAT Freakin BUMP! Read it. NOW! We are not mods; lucky you. Moderators would delete half your junk if you talked to them the way you do to some of us. Thats if they didn't decide to blacklist your -blam- on the spot!

You got a problem? Deal with it. Want our help: ask nice and ask RIGHT! Mr MA5B, were I you I'd add something about thread hi-jacking: i.e using another persons thread to spam the forums. People do not want to scroll through six irrelevant posts just to get back to the subject at hand.

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  • 11.12.2005 3:28 PM PDT
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You are absoluteely right..and I've seen good threads asking for help that people spam in. For example, I saw a thread askig for help on how to use console cheats. People usually responded "Gimme something for it" or "I like cookies." I guess it's funny to some people, but I just don't like it. I replied to it, but I don't think the thread starter read it.

  • 11.12.2005 3:37 PM PDT
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Oh aM... I love you.

Nice guide, you bot.

  • 11.12.2005 9:37 PM PDT

yoo•zel- ('yoo-zhul): slang: vb.

Officium quod Fidelitas.

Just a tiny suggestion.

* Report it!

Report abusive threads, users or any other miscellaneous threads that violates the Code of Conduct or the Terms of Use. You can report via email to [email]bnetmods@gmail.com[/email] or choose to message Moderator.




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  • 11.12.2005 9:38 PM PDT
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i have no picture lol~

ok i agree entirely with the dude becasue THIS IS SO ANNOYING anyone who does this on their entire post is just a piss offer. keep the forums clean! Thanks

  • 11.13.2005 6:13 AM PDT