If the thread is just a general thread for people to congregate and discuss all their problems I think it should be fine, and not classified as backseat modding. Especially if it's concerning technical issues, then I guess that's fine.
But this is backseat modding. It's a little pain in the neck and makes me roll my eyes:
Now this MUST be formal as I may be checking with contacts on Armor Games about punishments for very informal complaints.
Since obviously the mods will and can do that, there's no need for anyone to go around and report about complaints that are informal. In fact, there isn't any punishment for phrasing a query in 1337-speak or atrocious English.
Either way.
I hope Cen doesn't mind when I stalk his profile or his comments:
Sea:
Cenere, I had to come to you because Asherlee closed comments. I am posting up in S&S a kind of agony aunt style thing where people answer other users problems, questions, etc. and I need a few top guys to help me out. Would you give me a hand?
Cen:
Well, isn't that what the newcomer's and the FAQ sticky is for? Unless of course it is technology based, which, in that case, I doubt I would be of much help. But sure.
So yes, Cen or any mod, if you're around, is this partial back modding?
I am just here to see how far this thread will pull before it collapses on itself. It might sound harsh, but as I mentioned in my reply, most should be covered by: A) The FAQ sticky. B) Reading any other sticky or the help page, or an former thread on the topic. or C) Asking newbie questions in the newbie section.
I am still under the impression that this involves issues with the site, not: 1) User complaints 2) Rules being broken. 3) New suggestions towards the site 4) Anything covered by A, B and C.
I generally dislike threads like these because, unless they are actually stickied and mod/admin approved, they do little good, but I am in my lenient corner and will be observing.
how are new topics created? are they made at random? id just like to know how that works.
There's a create new topic button near the top of each Forum Sub section you go into....And no they are not made randomly, they don't suddenly pop up like orcs from an orc pit.