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Subject: Is this against the rules?
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Is it against the rules if you make a thread that's similar to another thread?

For example (I'm making the following up):

Person A posts a thread with the subject "Why do you like rap music?" A few minutes later, Person B posts a thread with the subject "Why do you like rock music?"

Does Person B's thread violate the rules?

Is Person B's thread considered a parody thread?

What if Person B gives credit to Person A for the original idea?

  • 11.28.2012 3:53 PM PDT

@Vinyl_Hb

It will probably get locked if thats what youre wondering.

  • 11.28.2012 3:56 PM PDT

Rain, and Jazz.
Halo: Tactical

I'm either a fool or an inteligent man, depending on how sleepy or angry I am.

I originaly made an account on 07.27.2007 but I wanted to link my GT and made this account. Don't forget your passwords!

Imagine a thread about a guy asking about girls and he has a little story.

Now imagine a thread (made a few minutes later) about a girl asking about guys and their story fits with the other thread.

That is a parody thread.

[Edited on 11.28.2012 3:57 PM PST]

  • 11.28.2012 3:57 PM PDT

Not necessarily. Similar thread does not equal parody thread.

[Edited on 11.28.2012 3:57 PM PST]

  • 11.28.2012 3:57 PM PDT
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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

If you think that a post or thread is a problem, then report it. As simple as that.

  • 11.28.2012 3:58 PM PDT

Per Audacia Ad Astra

If your common sense can denote a topic as a parody of another thread, it's against the rules in most cases.

But "What is your favourite video game?" and "What is your favourite movie?" would easily be rule-abiding.

  • 11.28.2012 4:00 PM PDT

For those who wish to contact me on Xbox LIVE, my main account is "The 7th Taco", and the one linked with my profile here is only a backup.

Usually in situations like that, I'd wait to post until the next day about whatever it is. Or at the very least, until the similar thread is on the second page.

  • 11.28.2012 4:09 PM PDT

Stupidity, when sufficiently advanced, is indistinguishable from magic

I'd say it's etiquette, but I doubt you'd be punished.

  • 11.28.2012 4:11 PM PDT