(05-01-2015, 12:09 AM)FreelanceWizard Wrote: So, teachable moment #3.
That video up there? And that meme image post? Those are both warnable posts. "Spurious off-topic posts, including meme images and patent nonsense." It's right there in section 1. Derailing threads with that stuff is a very, very quick way to run up your warning level. Does that mean you can never post such things? No. If you include some content and context as well and the image or video is germane to your post, then it's fine. If the thread is about meme images or videos, have fun. The policies are about context and purpose.
Consider this your "tap on the shoulder" notice. Next time's a formal warning.
This is actually pretty reasonable. For example Something awful has had for a long time a no exceptions meme = ban policy. Unless of course its in a thread or sub-forum that allows it.
A ban that will cost you 10 dollars.
They don't really add anything to most conversations. And hey, now that they're banned, they're far more exciting.
Like heroin.
