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Yeah, I know it says I'm pretty new here... but I'm not. I mean, I'm no old timer, but I've been here long enough to be able to make several observations and suggestions about the site.
I know dmg04 sort of has one of these on the front page, and I might say some of the same things he's saying, but hell... might as well make a thread. I haven't yet.
So, starting with the most simple and easy to explain:
A. Moderatificationing
Even if it's private and within the confines of HFCS, there really should be some sort of "code" as it were that at least outlines SOME of the situations that constitutes a ban within the boundaries of the rules (or, rather, OUT of the boundaries, as it were).
This would clear up so much of the whining and complaining about the inconsistencies of the mods, as well as help to legitimately organize and legitimize the (currently) very subjective system we have in place right now.
Okay, I lied. This one's the easiest to explain. 4 or 5 new moderators. At least 2 or 3 of which should in timezones either not currently occupied by moderators, or not popularly occupied by moderators. Just trying to get a little more action in the moderation department. That's all.
B. Technical Ish
-The ability to edit the "options" of a poll. This would make that option go down to 0 votes, and mark in the OP that the poll itself had been edited.
-Ability to lock your own threads. Lots of times people come on to the forums and just ask a question. I have no problem with this. I do have a problem with 50 people all answering "It's no longer available" to a "how do I get blue flames?!" thread. Once the OP has their answer, or feels the purpose of a thread has been fulfilled, they should be allowed to lock it themselves. Not unlock it after that, just lock it.
And, if you really, truly believe that thread still had discussion value and you want to continue it, then that person will probably be dealt with for abusing their right to lock their thread and you can create your own thread about that topic.
-A link in the "Bungie is no longer Halo's daddy" to Halo's new, somewhat abusive step dad (but it's okay, because he buys Halo super hip Dad gifts when he's away on business trips that are actually him cheating on Halo's mom with this chick in Springfield, Illinois; her name is Joanne). I mean, it only makes sense at this point. It's where all the legitimate Halo discussion SHOULD take place, despite what a terrible alternative they are to the Halo forums.
-Make it so that when I get a long post that gives birth to a scroll bar over there----> (that is, while I'm typing this it's over there---->), that while I'm making this post, I highlight my post and drag all the way left and down (so as to try to get the whole post in one fell swoop) that my screen doesn't have a fit and all move (jarringly) out of the frame of my browser and off to the left. On chrome, that is. If someone needs clarification (specifically, hopefully, someone on the web team), I'll respond later. But, for now... onward: to behavior!
C. Community... You've been naughty.
To be honest, this section is going to be a Declaration of Grievances about the Community. Feel free to skip it if you've already had your fill of -blam!-ing for the week.
-Let's get real for a second here, we really need to stop Mod-bait threads. They're getting really ridiculous, and just not even funny in a "Haha, this is clearly meant for mods but is cleverly disguised as something else" kind of way. They're just annoying in a "Wow... really? You're wondering the altitude at which moderators extend their pinky while drinking a beverage... huh?" kind of way.
-Not everyone is a sycophant. Anyone who's ever PM'd me about this (which is quite a few people) on my other account knows that I can't stand when I'm called an ass-kisser and/or "sack-rider" simply because I agree with an employee or ninja.
And there are some people who are like that. This much is true. However, not everyone who doesn't immediately disagree with an employee on precedent and the principle of the matter is a raving sycophant. 99% of the time, if you call someone an ass-kisser because of one post you read on the forums... chances are you look ignorant and silly. Also, you're jumping to astonishes conclusions about someone you probably don't know. Which is rude, to be completely honest.
Whelp, I think that's it for right now. Just a list of observations and suggestions for the forums and their community at large.
I'll probably end up amending my OP and adding some more stuff, thought. So, you know, if you want... you could check back in to see if I've added any more every now and then. Or not. Whatever.
[Edited on 11.25.2011 10:30 PM PST]