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(05-18-2015, 04:07 PM)Dogberry Wrote:Melkire Wrote:There's no ban on them.I think what people are experiencing here is a gap between the rules and the enforcement of the rules.
(05-18-2015, 04:08 PM)LiadansWhisper Wrote:(05-18-2015, 04:04 PM)Melkire Wrote: There's no ban on them.Â
While I don't agree with how this thread was started, and feel the title is prone to baiting, I have to say that the impression I've gotten is that they're absolutely banned. Â When images appear (to me) to be "on-topic," they still get warnings. Â So the impression I've gotten is no images, because you never know if you're going to get warned or not.
I'll provide an example with this post, then.
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^^^ This is not okay. ^^^
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Admittedly, this image comes off as dismissive and inconsiderate, but bear with me for a moment.
I feel that what a lot of folks are overlooking here is intent. If you've something of substance to contribute to the discussion, and it's not dismissive or derogatory in a vein that will result in drama, inevitable thread moderation, and thread locking, then you can post it, along with whatever images or videos or such that you like, and expect not to receive a formal warning for it.
Now, if you receive a PM to bring the matter to your attention and perhaps even discuss it with you, all without receiving a formal warning, that's one thing. That's workable. I don't consider that heavy-handed. It's opening a dialogue.
I don't consider the case the OP brought up heavy-handed either, though there might exist a need for an open dialogue, perhaps a thread, wherein users and staff can communicate. Users ask for clarification and/or make suggestions, staff respond and update as need arises. That would be a constructive thread, one worth having, something positive that isn't... this thread. Hence "overreacting". This site is a forum and a resource for roleplaying. I don't think claiming the sky is falling when it isn't constitutes an appropriate response.
Now, might it be alright if I lock this thread and immediately open a new one in the vein of the aforementioned Clarification thread for folks to discuss the rules by asking questions/making suggestions? Or would folks rather this thread not be locked and discussion allowed to continue in a matter that I, personally, think won't amount to much more?
^^^ This is okay. ^^^
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