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ArmorHero

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Nomad

Posted November 26, '08 9:43pm UTC

One of the main forms of Spam in the Forums is Off-Topic posts. And to help with these posts; I'll tell you what to do..:
NOTES:
i] All comments under 5-7 word IS Spam
ii] Please read the 'Stickies' and check up on them frequently
iii] And don't Flame

Under the Support and Suggestions Forum:
--> When someone is asking a question, and you are not the first person who has answered it (correctly), than don't answer it again.

--> Don't reply in a agreeable fashion; meaning: Don't say: Yeah, that happens to me, too, or I know it sucks, right?
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Under the Newcomers Forum:
--> Spam here is only MOSTLY tolerated; due to the Newcomers lack of familiarity with the T's & C's (Terms and Conditions)

--> Posting: Welcome or Need Help? is 'spammy'. If you want to do this; do it on their profile (This applies to: Introduce Yourself Here! mostly)
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Under the Video Games Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made

--> Also, for VS. Topics, do NOT post 'this' or 'that' (i.e Xbox [This] or PS3 [That]) Give a reason why also.
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Under Game Walkthroughs Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for walkthrough topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made

--> When posting walkthroughs; if you copied the info, it would be safer to state that you did and give a Url
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Under Flash Games Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again...

--> Also, for VS. Topics, do NOT post 'this' or 'that' (i.e Xbox [This] or PS3 [That]) Give a reason why also... again, again :P...
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Under Forum Games Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for Game topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made. Especially for User based games (Rate the Above User('s) ...)
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Under World Events, Politics, Religion, Etc. Forum:
--> Avoid posting chauvinistic, sexist, racist, or stereotypical comments... these are hurtful and just plain uncalled-for

--> Stay on-topic, again with answered questions
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Under Popular Media Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. or Favorite Topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again[3x]...
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Under The Tavern Forum:
--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. or Favorite Topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again[4x]...

--> Be careful when creating topics... many topics may belong in another forum...
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Under Programming Help
--> Though there isn't much spam here anyway, just be sure to check for already made Topics
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Under Art, Music, and Writing
--> Try to keep Topics to this certain area 'self-created'
* Meaning keep the content you post here strictly created by you*
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Please feel free to add to it! Good luck on making AG just that little but better... Happy Thanksgiving!

One of the main forms of Spam in the Forums is Off-Topic posts. And to help with these posts; I'll tell you what to do..:\r\n[i][b]NOTES:[/b][/i]\r\ni]  All comments under 5-7 word IS Spam\r\nii]  Please read the 'Stickies' and check up on them frequently\r\niii]  And don't Flame\r\n\r\n[b]Under the Support and Suggestions Forum:[/b]\r\n--> When someone is asking a question, and you are not the first person who has answered it (correctly), than don't answer it again.\r\n\r\n--> Don't reply in a agreeable fashion; meaning: Don't say: Yeah, that happens to me, too, or I know it sucks, right?\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under the Newcomers Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Spam here is only MOSTLY tolerated; due to the Newcomers lack of familiarity with the T's & C's (Terms and Conditions)\r\n\r\n--> Posting:[i] Welcome[/i] or [i]Need Help?[/i] is 'spammy'. If you want to do this; do it on their profile (This applies to: Introduce Yourself Here! mostly)\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under the Video Games Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made\r\n\r\n--> Also, for VS. Topics, do NOT post 'this' or 'that' (i.e Xbox [This] or PS3 [That]) Give a reason why also.\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Game Walkthroughs Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for walkthrough topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made\r\n\r\n--> When posting walkthroughs; if you copied the info, it would be safer to state that you did and give a Url\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Flash Games Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again...\r\n\r\n--> Also, for VS. Topics, do NOT post 'this' or 'that' (i.e Xbox [This] or PS3 [That]) Give a reason why also... again, again :P...\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Forum Games Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for Game topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made. Especially for User based games (Rate the Above User('s) ...)\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under World Events, Politics, Religion, Etc. Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Avoid posting chauvinistic, sexist, racist, or stereotypical comments... these are hurtful and just plain uncalled-for\r\n\r\n--> Stay on-topic, again with answered questions\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Popular Media Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. or Favorite Topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again[3x]...\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under The Tavern Forum:[/b]\r\n--> Please browse the first few pages for VS. or Favorite Topics before you make one; chances are, it's already been made,.. again[4x]...\r\n\r\n--> Be careful when creating topics... many topics may belong in another forum...\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Programming Help[/b]\r\n--> Though there isn't much spam here anyway, just be sure to check for already made Topics\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n[b]Under Art, Music, and Writing[/b]\r\n--> Try to keep Topics to this certain area 'self-created'\r\n* Meaning keep the content you post here strictly created by you*\r\n---------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nPlease feel free to add to it! Good luck on making AG just that little but better... Happy Thanksgiving!

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juan999999

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Jester

Posted November 26, '08 9:45pm UTC

Not one of this again. Didn't someone make one of these not too long ago?

This is already taken by Carlie.

1. Spam Topics

If you find a topic in the Forums that is either:

A) A Topic created just for people to spam in
B) A topic that has turned into spam.

Please don't tell the person that the topic is spam. This just makes things worse and you end up with 10+ people spamming by telling the Original poster that it is spam.

If you are the first person to see this thread, then you can tell them that it is spam, and then flag the original comment.

However, if someone has already posted a comment like this, just flag the original comment and leave it at that. As I said before, don't tell them that the topic is spam because then you will just be spamming yourself.

Remember...Don't Post - Just Flag

Spam to Look For:
A) People continuously saying that the topic is spam.
B) A topic where the original poster has not explained properly what the topic is about.
C) If the topic is title something like Spam Here or Only Spammers Here (No Mods).
D) If the original message is SpamSpamSpam or something similar.

2. Spam in a Forum Topic
If you see that someone has spammed in a forum topic (such as The Guess the Picture Game or Destroy BOB) then just flag the comment. Don't tell them that it is spam, just flag it so that a mod can see it and delete it when they get the chance. That way no extra fuss is made.

Spam to Look For:
A) Comments like wtf?, idk or I don't know, ya mum, wow, kinda easy, etc...
B) Comments that don't have anything to do with the game such as I think it is a piece of cheese in Destroy BOB - You get the picture!

3. Spamming under Games
If you see someone who has spammed under a game by saying Good or 10/10 or bad, etc, then once again just flag the comment. Every comment that you flag is shown to the mods and then they can delete it or take further action when they are online.
Don't tell someone off on their page, as this can just make the situation worse.

Spam to Look For:
A) Things like Good or 10/10 or bad - Basically a comment that doesn't explain what a user likes or doesn't like about the game.
B) Copied Merit Comments - If you see these it may be best to alert a mod as well as flagging it.
C) Repeated comments - I once saw a comment repeated four times one after the other.
D) Comment that are reposted on different games. For example if someone wrote about how the game had good graphics and cool sounds (Approx 2-3 lines) and then they copied that and posted it on another game. This is a sneakier way of spamming that is harder to detect.

4. Spamming on Profiles
Once again, if you see people who have spammed on either their own or someone else's Profiles, then flag the comment and leave it at that. If it is a lot, then collect links for the pages where they have spammed and post them on their page with a detailed explanation.

Spam to Look For:
A) Comments such as hello, hi, you're cool, single letters such as A, B, C.
B) Comments that have been repeated on lots of different profiles.

5. What to do in a BIG Emergency
If you find something that is very bad spamming or very explicit then flag the comment and alert a mod immediately. This includes things like Pornography, excessive swearing and bad racist or sexist comments.

6. What Not To Do
-Don't tell the spammer that they are spamming.
-Don't just tell a mod that someone is spamming; Give links and an explanation.
-Don't get into an argument with the spammer.
-Don't spam yourself!

SHOPS
There is a Group on ArmorGames called SHOPS. This stands for the Spammer and Hacker Organisation Prevention Society. It has a form that you can fill out to report Spammers. The Mods visit this page often so it is reasonably helpful. [I Myself am a SHOPS Member from WAY back when you had to be a member to report people. This idea was taken out a while back!] You can use this if you want to.

The Golden Rule: Don't retaliate, just FLAG the comment.
By flagging comment you are helping the mods out a lot. It makes dealing with spam very easy for them.
END OF GUIDE

Not one of this again. Didn't someone make one of these not too long ago?\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is already taken by Carlie.\r\n[quote]1. Spam Topics\r\n\r\nIf you find a topic in the Forums that is either:\r\n\r\nA) A Topic created just for people to spam in\r\nB) A topic that has turned into spam.\r\n\r\nPlease don't tell the person that the topic is spam. This just makes things worse and you end up with 10+ people spamming by telling the Original poster that it is spam.\r\n\r\nIf you are the first person to see this thread, then you can tell them that it is spam, and then flag the original comment.\r\n\r\nHowever, if someone has already posted a comment like this, just flag the original comment and leave it at that. As I said before, don't tell them that the topic is spam because then you will just be spamming yourself.\r\n\r\nRemember...Don't Post - Just Flag\r\n\r\nSpam to Look For:\r\nA) People continuously saying that the topic is spam.\r\nB) A topic where the original poster has not explained properly what the topic is about.\r\nC) If the topic is title something like Spam Here or Only Spammers Here (No Mods).\r\nD) If the original message is SpamSpamSpam or something similar.\r\n\r\n2. Spam in a Forum Topic\r\nIf you see that someone has spammed in a forum topic (such as The Guess the Picture Game or Destroy BOB) then just flag the comment. Don't tell them that it is spam, just flag it so that a mod can see it and delete it when they get the chance. That way no extra fuss is made.\r\n\r\nSpam to Look For:\r\nA) Comments like wtf?, idk or I don't know, ya mum, wow, kinda easy, etc...\r\nB) Comments that don't have anything to do with the game such as I think it is a piece of cheese in Destroy BOB - You get the picture!\r\n\r\n3. Spamming under Games\r\nIf you see someone who has spammed under a game by saying Good or 10/10 or bad, etc, then once again just flag the comment. Every comment that you flag is shown to the mods and then they can delete it or take further action when they are online.\r\nDon't tell someone off on their page, as this can just make the situation worse.\r\n\r\nSpam to Look For:\r\nA) Things like Good or 10/10 or bad - Basically a comment that doesn't explain what a user likes or doesn't like about the game.\r\nB) Copied Merit Comments - If you see these it may be best to alert a mod as well as flagging it.\r\nC) Repeated comments - I once saw a comment repeated four times one after the other.\r\nD) Comment that are reposted on different games. For example if someone wrote about how the game had good graphics and cool sounds (Approx 2-3 lines) and then they copied that and posted it on another game. This is a sneakier way of spamming that is harder to detect.\r\n\r\n4. Spamming on Profiles\r\nOnce again, if you see people who have spammed on either their own or someone else's Profiles, then flag the comment and leave it at that. If it is a lot, then collect links for the pages where they have spammed and post them on their page with a detailed explanation.\r\n\r\nSpam to Look For:\r\nA) Comments such as hello, hi, you're cool, single letters such as A, B, C.\r\nB) Comments that have been repeated on lots of different profiles.\r\n\r\n5. What to do in a BIG Emergency\r\nIf you find something that is very bad spamming or very explicit then flag the comment and alert a mod immediately. This includes things like Pornography, excessive swearing and bad racist or sexist comments.\r\n\r\n6. What Not To Do\r\n-Don't tell the spammer that they are spamming.\r\n-Don't just tell a mod that someone is spamming; Give links and an explanation.\r\n-Don't get into an argument with the spammer.\r\n-Don't spam yourself!\r\n\r\nSHOPS\r\nThere is a Group on ArmorGames called SHOPS. This stands for the Spammer and Hacker Organisation Prevention Society. It has a form that you can fill out to report Spammers. The Mods visit this page often so it is reasonably helpful. [I Myself am a SHOPS Member from WAY back when you had to be a member to report people. This idea was taken out a while back!] You can use this if you want to.\r\n\r\nThe Golden Rule: Don't retaliate, just FLAG the comment.\r\nBy flagging comment you are helping the mods out a lot. It makes dealing with spam very easy for them.\r\nEND OF GUIDE[/quote]

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ArmorHero

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Nomad

Posted November 26, '08 9:49pm UTC

This is slightly different. . .

Carlie's had a generality of what spam is and what not to do. . . this is more specific to each forum. . .

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juan999999

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Jester

Posted November 26, '08 9:51pm UTC

It basically applies to the same thing to each forum. Just don't do what Carlie said.

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plokkey

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Jester

Posted November 26, '08 9:52pm UTC

This is already taken by Carlie.

And Carlie took it from kingryan. Kingryan has the more general definition of how not to spam. The specific things you listed are obvious to the user when they have read the one written by kingryan.

Still good effort.

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juan999999

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Jester

Posted November 26, '08 9:56pm UTC

Still good effort.

Yes of course! This will at least help someone somehow someday sometime.

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plokkey

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Jester

Posted November 26, '08 9:59pm UTC

Don't reply in a agreeable fashion; meaning: Don't say: Yeah, that happens to me, too, or I know it sucks, right?

Juan, are you sure you read it?

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Zophia

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Scribe

Posted November 26, '08 10:03pm UTC

Oh, I see errors. Or at least info missing. You did that one a bit quickly, didn't you? Or well... A bit rushed through each section to get them all covered.

Main ones forgotten in this one, is to remind about not posting off topic in forum games, and that the 5-7 word rule doesn't apply in that forum section.
And, that the threads in the Art, Music and Writing forum section is also most welcome to be a place for users to share similar kinds of self created art - like things made in Paint, animations, stuff like that. And contests, of course. It's not just a place to show off. :P

I could come up with more, but I'm tired right now...

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choazmachine

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Nomad

Posted November 26, '08 10:13pm UTC

Ahem. . . it says

Please feel free to add to it!

At the bottom. . .

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Zophia

9,435 posts

Scribe

Posted November 26, '08 10:22pm UTC

@choazmachine:
I noticed, that's why I did so?
I just felt that it was basic things that should have popped up with the other ones... But yes. Anyway, I didn't mean to be overly critical, if that's what you think.

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