Just a quick update on the rules, especially for the forums. From this point forward, Caps and Punctuation rules are no longer standing around the site.
If you have received a warning in the past for either of these, it is now null. (It'll still show up on your preferences page, but it will not count toward being frozen in the future).
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Keith
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Umm, I guess I am late.. ?
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Jovian
oh, awesome. my friend got warned for this (though she can't even remember abusing caps), and the stupidity of it made her leave. maybe when I tell her this she'll come back, because she loved the site before then. also obligatory HECK YEAH CAPS
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Sherbet
Do you guys even know what a caps filter would do?
Would you prefer to see a bunch of lowercas letters?
How would you guys go about making a caps filter?
How would it work?
How would it know when you are just capitalised a sentance instead of using extreme caps?
How?
May I ask you this question of how it will recognize these things, because filters can't really do that kind of thing unless you happen to know a way.
Would you prefer to see a bunch of lowercas letters?
How would you guys go about making a caps filter?
How would it work?
How would it know when you are just capitalised a sentance instead of using extreme caps?
How?
May I ask you this question of how it will recognize these things, because filters can't really do that kind of thing unless you happen to know a way.
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Keith.. What the hell. Use your brains. You applied a filter to naughty language. Why can't you just put a filter in for caps. I agree with what many have said. This is going to result badly.. I thought you were trying to keep this *older kid friendly* that includes those who can use senstense structure and less capping.
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Sherbet
And oh my god, you guys
THIS WILL WEAR OFF IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.
You HONESTLY think subeta will stay this way?
You guys, Keith did not sell out to Viacom. We are not a fucking money-whore site. WE ARE NOT BECOMING NEOPETS, we are getting MORE FREEDOM.
You people are acting like 'HOLYSHIT THE WORLD IS GOING TO FUCKING EXPLODE WE NEED TO AUSE A SHITSTORM BECAUSE SUBETA LETS US HAVE CAPITAL LETTERS, RUNNNNNN'
Deal with it, your whining isn't going to change anything.
THIS WILL WEAR OFF IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.
You HONESTLY think subeta will stay this way?
You guys, Keith did not sell out to Viacom. We are not a fucking money-whore site. WE ARE NOT BECOMING NEOPETS, we are getting MORE FREEDOM.
You people are acting like 'HOLYSHIT THE WORLD IS GOING TO FUCKING EXPLODE WE NEED TO AUSE A SHITSTORM BECAUSE SUBETA LETS US HAVE CAPITAL LETTERS, RUNNNNNN'
Deal with it, your whining isn't going to change anything.
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Sherbet
Mygod, you people are overreacting.
ITS A FUCKING CAPITAL LETTER NEXT TO ANOTHER CAPITAL LETTER
Now subeta is going to fall apart because of fucking letters next to other letters.
OH MY FUCKING GOD, PEOPLE CAN USE FUCKING CAPS NOW SO WE ARE GOING TO TURN INTO FUCKING NEOPETS, GOOD BYE SUBETA.
Sorry, but I'm really pissed off right now, and this fucking debate over a fucking CAPITAL LETTER is not helping.
Do you people HONESTLY think subeta will turn into neopets because of ONE FUCKING RULE?
You are being RIDICULOUS and making this much bigger than it needs to be.
Get over it and move on, the world is not going to fucking end because of one fucking rule.
ITS A FUCKING CAPITAL LETTER NEXT TO ANOTHER CAPITAL LETTER
Now subeta is going to fall apart because of fucking letters next to other letters.
OH MY FUCKING GOD, PEOPLE CAN USE FUCKING CAPS NOW SO WE ARE GOING TO TURN INTO FUCKING NEOPETS, GOOD BYE SUBETA.
Sorry, but I'm really pissed off right now, and this fucking debate over a fucking CAPITAL LETTER is not helping.
Do you people HONESTLY think subeta will turn into neopets because of ONE FUCKING RULE?
You are being RIDICULOUS and making this much bigger than it needs to be.
Get over it and move on, the world is not going to fucking end because of one fucking rule.
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henRi
Jasperneko: Do you honestly think Subeta is going to end up like Neopets /just/ because the caps rule was revoked? It's not like Keith's sold Subeta to Viacom... don't overreact.
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Sodapop
Oh, please. I'm not safe anywhere from illiterate people now! As I see it, this site is going to go right where neopets is now unless rules like no chatspeak and literacy are enforced. And for those of you who were unfairly warned, talk to a staff member about it! Last I checked, that was something you could do. :|
If it wasn't clear enough by my post, I'm outraged at this rule change. Do you /want/ Subeta to end up like neopets?
I don't believe I'll be getting on in the future. The only direction this site has been going lately is down.
If it wasn't clear enough by my post, I'm outraged at this rule change. Do you /want/ Subeta to end up like neopets?
I don't believe I'll be getting on in the future. The only direction this site has been going lately is down.
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Alzirr
*scratches head* Never knew there was such a rule.
Anyway, the Forums might have been better off WITH it.
I mean, people restrained themselves.
Now I'm afraid to even go to the Forums XD What will I see?
Anyway, the Forums might have been better off WITH it.
I mean, people restrained themselves.
Now I'm afraid to even go to the Forums XD What will I see?
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yay !
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Supernaturaltoe
I stopped buying from the CS because of a ridiculous warning about excessive caps in a post. Thank you for the sensible change.
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Weeble
Instead of warning people, maybe there could be a filter system instead? People can turn on this said filter to block all caps or leet.
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Egglette
It's easy to avoid getting in trouble for this rule. Immediately I've seen quite a few all caps boards shoot up in numbers.
I say bring it back. Please.
I say bring it back. Please.
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Great,Im Warning free. c;
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cinderheart
HOORAH. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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hurray!
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DISTINCT
Is it really that hard for people to use <strong>bold text</strong> or <i>itallic text</i> or even <strong>[<i>bold italic</i></strong> for emphasis rather than caps? This makes me die a little inside. Sigh.
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Midnight_916
OMG! Thank you so much! I don't have to worry about being frozen, now <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I know I've commited mayb e one or two offencesi n the past, but I was on my "last warning" for excessive caps o_x IM SORRY IF IM EXITEABLE. Geez xD!
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darkbear
Come on ... It made no sense to get a warning that could potentially freeze you over this, but to totally remove it? Now what is to stop people from totally abusing the way in which they type? I think there should still have been some kind of control, where if you do this on purpose, you still get a warning.
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Morn
You know that it was never against the rules to use any punctuation? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
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clarebear
the rule did not bother me as i dont use forums much its a games site so not fussed if it was a chat chat then maybe it would of bothered me
and the neopets site never liked it to be honest
a site is what you make it not how it is run
and the neopets site never liked it to be honest
a site is what you make it not how it is run
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ZombieDoggie
Vagisil, I'm talking about people posting the whole topic in caps and there whole post and using a stupid amount of punctuation. As for my post I see nothing wrong with it, other than I missed out on leaving paragraphs.
Just because the forums havent gone crazy doesn't change the fact that it was a bad decision and it is saying to those that want to use full caps and an annoying amount of punctuation 'it's ok go for it', oh and ignoring it doesn't make it right and doesn't change the fact that it's now able to get out of controll, there is nothing to stop it before there was...
Just because the forums havent gone crazy doesn't change the fact that it was a bad decision and it is saying to those that want to use full caps and an annoying amount of punctuation 'it's ok go for it', oh and ignoring it doesn't make it right and doesn't change the fact that it's now able to get out of controll, there is nothing to stop it before there was...
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Vagisil
And just to prove a point, how many all-caps messages do you see in Shout? The only forum I've seen with a lot of Caps is Bragging and Complaining, and for the most part, its just a rush from the new rule's arrival.
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Vagisil
Zombiedoggie, I find it highly ironic that you bash people who type in caps or leet, when your grammatical structure is so poor.
Anyways, everybody here is used to typing under fifty percent caps. Sorry to inform you, but things aren't going to go "OMG CRAZY" and Subeta won't be all caps and leet. If you don't like a post, simply ignore it. That's what mommy and daddy taught us in first grade - to ignore that big fat bully on the buss.
seriously.
Anyways, everybody here is used to typing under fifty percent caps. Sorry to inform you, but things aren't going to go "OMG CRAZY" and Subeta won't be all caps and leet. If you don't like a post, simply ignore it. That's what mommy and daddy taught us in first grade - to ignore that big fat bully on the buss.
seriously.
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indulge
Subeta isn't going to turn into Neopets unless the 13+ thing is taken away. (I know that not everyone on here is 13 or over, but it's most people) On Neopets you get 8 year olds who can't speak properly, let alone type properly. c:
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Morn
The only good thing I see about this is that threads with titles that only consist of acronyms are not instantly locked.
(On the other hand I think you should not name threads like that anyway - even if they are written in lower case...)
(On the other hand I think you should not name threads like that anyway - even if they are written in lower case...)
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Stop saying BAAAAWWW. Did you not learn from the Longcat Invasion?
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ZombieDoggie
Sorry but I think thats a very bad and very careless decision... I for one do not want to go into the foums or shoutbox and see idiots posting any way they wish. I don't care if people want to post in caps or not I do not want to see posts like that and it's wrong and it's very illiterate it just makes those that do this look like complete illiterate, iddiots sorry but it does and thats a fact.
The whole allowing of excessive punctuation thing is another bad choice and believe me it is not a good reflection of what is going on around here, it just shows that the staff are leting things slide out of controll. All the dumb asses are going to have a riot with this, why don't you just set fire to the rule book?!. Then they can have a real party then!. This should have been put to a vote at the very least. I don't agree with this at all and I will be skipping all unreadable posts and any posts in caps from now on. Sorry but it's one of the worst decisions Subeta has made so far. I don't care if people disagree with me, I'm entitled to my point of view and this is a bad decision in my opinion.
The whole allowing of excessive punctuation thing is another bad choice and believe me it is not a good reflection of what is going on around here, it just shows that the staff are leting things slide out of controll. All the dumb asses are going to have a riot with this, why don't you just set fire to the rule book?!. Then they can have a real party then!. This should have been put to a vote at the very least. I don't agree with this at all and I will be skipping all unreadable posts and any posts in caps from now on. Sorry but it's one of the worst decisions Subeta has made so far. I don't care if people disagree with me, I'm entitled to my point of view and this is a bad decision in my opinion.
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Tessalia
Didn't know this rule existed, so I am very, very glad I never overdid it with punctuation. Can see many pros and cons about taking away this rule, but in the end it's Subeta's decision so we all will accept it.
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Katt
i dont know why most of you guys are freaking out. o.O i didnt even know about that rule i have 2 warnings for stupid reasons so i avoid the forums and shoutbox whenever possible xD
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CastlesInTheSky
S0 Th1S M3ANS W3 C@N T@LK L1K3 TH1S NOW AND NOT GET INTO ANY TR0UBLE *CLAP*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sin
<b>Quote By Pawpee:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">I'm not even going to bother replying to the BAWWWWWSUBETAISNOWNEOPETS posts.</blockquote>
I played Neopets when it first started - my account there is more than eight years old. Neopets used to be very much like Subeta is now.
I'm not saying this means Subeta=Neopets or that I don't have faith in Subeta. I'm saying I was around to watch it become what it is now and people used to have faith in it too.
I played Neopets when it first started - my account there is more than eight years old. Neopets used to be very much like Subeta is now.
I'm not saying this means Subeta=Neopets or that I don't have faith in Subeta. I'm saying I was around to watch it become what it is now and people used to have faith in it too.
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SeoRa
this rule has been done away with for several months now
not new to me
i wouldn't "abuse" it though. I rarely if ever post...which makes it hard to get that 666 achievment ;-;
and i learned to steer clear of the sb xD
not new to me
i wouldn't "abuse" it though. I rarely if ever post...which makes it hard to get that 666 achievment ;-;
and i learned to steer clear of the sb xD
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MEAT
You people have no faith in subeta. You think that everyone else is going to abuse this, but really we're just making fun of you people BAWWWWWW'ing about it :C
also Pawpee i love you <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
also Pawpee i love you <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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Sin
<b>Quote By WoofChan:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">I can't sympathize with your shoutbox dilemma though, I always have that thing closed because I hate it ;C
sorry.</blockquote>
The SB is my favorite part of Subeta. It's basically why I play. I know that may sound lame to those of you who 'hate' the SB or never use it, but that's how it is for me.
It's where I've met everyone I know, where I hang out when I'm on and it's why I care. If the SB becomes incoherent and unusable - it will kind of ruin Subeta for me.
My problem with all this is: Plenty of people care about the forums - if this screws them up it will be reversed. The SB on the other hand, as your response pretty much proves, is mostly ignored by the majority of Subeta. If the usability of the ShoutBox is destroyed with excessive caps/punctuation spam, I don't think these rules will be put back into place as they would for the forums.
And like I said, the ShoutBox is why I spend as much time on Subeta as I do. It (not the forums) is why this decision is an epic fail.
sorry.</blockquote>
The SB is my favorite part of Subeta. It's basically why I play. I know that may sound lame to those of you who 'hate' the SB or never use it, but that's how it is for me.
It's where I've met everyone I know, where I hang out when I'm on and it's why I care. If the SB becomes incoherent and unusable - it will kind of ruin Subeta for me.
My problem with all this is: Plenty of people care about the forums - if this screws them up it will be reversed. The SB on the other hand, as your response pretty much proves, is mostly ignored by the majority of Subeta. If the usability of the ShoutBox is destroyed with excessive caps/punctuation spam, I don't think these rules will be put back into place as they would for the forums.
And like I said, the ShoutBox is why I spend as much time on Subeta as I do. It (not the forums) is why this decision is an epic fail.
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Stocking
I'm not even going to bother replying to the BAWWWWWSUBETAISNOWNEOPETS posts.
<img src=http://i38.tinypic.com/saxlbt.png border="0">
Yes.
<img src=http://i38.tinypic.com/saxlbt.png border="0">
Yes.
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Sherbet
I can't sympathize with your shoutbox dilemma though, I always have that thing closed because I hate it ;C
sorry.
sorry.
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Sherbet
I can agree on the excess !!!!!'s, it can look really stupid and isn't needed, but I don't get why people need to BAWWWWWW over fucking caps.
IT'S A FREAKING CAPITAL LETTER NEXT TO OTHER CAPITAL LETTERS ;c
That would have sounded much less effective said as 'It's a freaking capital letter next to another capital letter!'
It sounds nicer.
I don't like nice.
:c
IT'S A FREAKING CAPITAL LETTER NEXT TO OTHER CAPITAL LETTERS ;c
That would have sounded much less effective said as 'It's a freaking capital letter next to another capital letter!'
It sounds nicer.
I don't like nice.
:c
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One of the things that made subeta look all the more intelligent is now gone.
Caps doesn't bother me, yet the punctuation rule being gone does. ... =/ It's what made subeta civilized.
*sigh*
Caps doesn't bother me, yet the punctuation rule being gone does. ... =/ It's what made subeta civilized.
*sigh*
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Sin
Okay. The reason I care isn't because of the forums. I don't go on the forums so much.
The reason I care is because I live in the ShoutBox - where these rules were already being broken constantly and for no reason at all. These rules are extremely helpful at keeping the SB coherent. Just because it's a 'shout' box, doesn't mean you actually have to OMGCAPSI'MSHOUTING. I really do believe the SB will be ridiculous and illiterate now - at least during the day when all the kiddies are on. We have enough trouble with spam. Seriously.
I just don't understand why people don't think exclamation points are effective for conveying shouting and excitement. They are - hence their reason for existence.
The reason I care is because I live in the ShoutBox - where these rules were already being broken constantly and for no reason at all. These rules are extremely helpful at keeping the SB coherent. Just because it's a 'shout' box, doesn't mean you actually have to OMGCAPSI'MSHOUTING. I really do believe the SB will be ridiculous and illiterate now - at least during the day when all the kiddies are on. We have enough trouble with spam. Seriously.
I just don't understand why people don't think exclamation points are effective for conveying shouting and excitement. They are - hence their reason for existence.
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Sherbet
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Ack. No way.
People who say it was a "stupid" rule are usually the same people who can't follow it. Who needs excessive caps and punctuation to express themselves, anyway? There's a reason why it was "excessive". Now we'll have virtual shouting instead of civilised (admittedly slightly chatspeak-y now) chats. Woo hoo?</blockquote>
I happen to like to EXPRESS EMOTIONS, caps are my way of emphasizing. I don't happen to enjoy using the same exact voice for every little words I do. I like to say 'YAEY!' when something good happens and not just 'Yay!' It sounds so much less enthusiastic.
Yes, because subeta will now explode
all because I can express more emotions.
YAEY!
(is that a pun or not...?!)
People who say it was a "stupid" rule are usually the same people who can't follow it. Who needs excessive caps and punctuation to express themselves, anyway? There's a reason why it was "excessive". Now we'll have virtual shouting instead of civilised (admittedly slightly chatspeak-y now) chats. Woo hoo?</blockquote>
I happen to like to EXPRESS EMOTIONS, caps are my way of emphasizing. I don't happen to enjoy using the same exact voice for every little words I do. I like to say 'YAEY!' when something good happens and not just 'Yay!' It sounds so much less enthusiastic.
Yes, because subeta will now explode
all because I can express more emotions.
YAEY!
(is that a pun or not...?!)
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Languish
Dx Darn. I kind of liked the punctuation rule. x/ It made Subeta look like it was used by more intelligent people.
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Ack. No way.
People who say it was a "stupid" rule are usually the same people who can't follow it. Who needs excessive caps and punctuation to express themselves, anyway? There's a reason why it was "excessive". Now we'll have virtual shouting instead of civilised (admittedly slightly chatspeak-y now) chats. Woo hoo?
People who say it was a "stupid" rule are usually the same people who can't follow it. Who needs excessive caps and punctuation to express themselves, anyway? There's a reason why it was "excessive". Now we'll have virtual shouting instead of civilised (admittedly slightly chatspeak-y now) chats. Woo hoo?
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Lindsey
It's kind of hard to care when subeta's boards will go back to 'normal' when it's annoying as hell right now. :/
Ignoring it will just be the better solution.
Ignoring it will just be the better solution.
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Sandica
Oh no... I so loved this rules!!
I can't and I don't want to read Chatspeak all over and the Caps are so annoying *sigh*
Thanks to Himmelsdemon for the code!! I so prefer lowercase over caps!
I can't and I don't want to read Chatspeak all over and the Caps are so annoying *sigh*
Thanks to Himmelsdemon for the code!! I so prefer lowercase over caps!
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SpectrumSurfer
Honestly it's not that big a deal to me. I understand people better when they write real English then that text talk bull. It's OK for phones but not much else.
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Sherbet
Honestly people, there is huge difference between 'yes' 'Yes!' and 'YES!'
Which sounds the most enthusiastic?
Seriously guys
Apparently we can't all live together happily without being like 'OHGOD, OHMAN, SUBETA IS GOING TO BECOME NEOPETS BECAUSE WE CAN USE CAPS NOW, RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!!'
Which sounds the most enthusiastic?
Seriously guys
Apparently we can't all live together happily without being like 'OHGOD, OHMAN, SUBETA IS GOING TO BECOME NEOPETS BECAUSE WE CAN USE CAPS NOW, RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!!'
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Sopheroo
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">I say, if you get rid of these two basic rules, you should get rid of the foreign language rule as well. There are some of us that would like to talk completely in another language, like French, German, Japanese, etcetera.</blockquote>
Do you know why this is disallowed? Because staff cannot monitor/understand all the possible written or spoken lenguages in the world.
Com'on.
Do you know why this is disallowed? Because staff cannot monitor/understand all the possible written or spoken lenguages in the world.
Com'on.
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Greymane
First chatspeak... Now capslock. Only changes I really dislike.
We'll see how it works out.
We'll see how it works out.
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Tonne
Yeah, this will probably get annoying because people will probably abuse their new freedom for a while. I hope that isn't the case though because i dislike having to decipher gibberish. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sigh.gif" border="0" />*
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Lots of love to Keith always.......You rule which means you get to make the rules. People need to read & heed.
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DISTINCT
No. Just no. As if I don't get caplock and bad punctuation enough from other sites. Subeta was seen as an escape from those places. People here were literate. Well, as literate as possible and I enjoyed not having to strain my eyes over the absurdity. I say, if you get rid of these two basic rules, you should get rid of the foreign language rule as well. There are some of us that would like to talk completely in another language, like French, German, Japanese, etcetera.
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Jinjah
You're right btnuttier. Made the mistake myself. Was it an overuse of punctuation, such as excessive use of punctuation marks (or points). I must have come perilously close to getting a warning as I tended to include a few extra ! with my thanks.
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Saturndjinni
Good.
I've gotten two warnings for capslock before, and I thought both times it was pretty obvious I was just doing it to be ironic/sarcastic/stupid on purpose :/ Sorry for joking around, jeez.
I've gotten two warnings for capslock before, and I thought both times it was pretty obvious I was just doing it to be ironic/sarcastic/stupid on purpose :/ Sorry for joking around, jeez.
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LadyJan
I'm amazed at how many people have confused punctuation with grammar. The rule was against excessive use of caps and punctuation, not bad grammar.
Hopefully Keith is right and the outpouring of caps and punctuation won't last more than a day or two.
Hopefully Keith is right and the outpouring of caps and punctuation won't last more than a day or two.
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unicorn_257
Thank you so much <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Akutare
HOLY CARP you GUISE!!!!11 THIS MEANZ THAT MOORE KIDZ WILL FALE ENGRISH AND WE WONT HAFF TO DEAL WIT DEM IN SOCITEE. AWEZOME!!! like OMG!!!11
Thanks Subeta! Your subtle messages make me happy. C:
... Even if that totally wasn't what you intended. It worked!
(Funny that this came out today... On PSAT day.)
Thanks Subeta! Your subtle messages make me happy. C:
... Even if that totally wasn't what you intended. It worked!
(Funny that this came out today... On PSAT day.)
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Yaay. Thats really good to hear that you trust us! (:
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WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yay! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Now I get to be my typical grammar nazi self. ^^
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Jinjah
Lol, I thought it was for not putting a capital at the beginning of a sentence. As for capital lock, who cares? Somebody just invented that it meant shouting. Weird really to be offended by capitals.
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nailxbunny
Fabulous. I just hope there aren't people who will go insane with capslock and improper grammar, not that I'm perfect. I suck at english. :c
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Oh goody! [: I'm pretty sure I got a warning once for accidentally using excessive caps. x3
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Jinjah
I didn't even know this rule existed, but I'm glad it's gone. The stress of making a grammatical error on the forum would have been overwhelming. Not everyone can type well, so freezing someone for not including capital letters sounds tyrannical. Good riddance to bad rules.
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Navem
Rabbit - Your comment made me laugh. Good times!!
I hate it when people use all caps, so annoying.
I hate it when people use all caps, so annoying.
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KiwiYa
YES.
I hate caps abuse as much as the next guy, but I let myself slip sometimes. I used caps on other sites, and it was a hard habit to break.
So I was one slipup away from a freezing, there. xD
I hate caps abuse as much as the next guy, but I let myself slip sometimes. I used caps on other sites, and it was a hard habit to break.
So I was one slipup away from a freezing, there. xD
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Cat
Really, it was the civilized way to go. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> We're all supposed to be old enough to handle grammar-mechanical diversity. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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I like it, I found it annoying when someone wasn't spamming and the topic got locked for caps. Though there is still a spam rule right?
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errant
Man, this rescinding of rules doesn't affect me at all. I've never had over 50% of caps in my messages before, and I typically type in proper English. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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_vegetable_
I hope that people don't abuse this anyway c:
BUT WHOO CAPS ARE EMPHASIS WITHOUT BBCODE <3
Which I suck at.
Punctuation is <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> 'cause that's a HUGE pet peeve of mine.
BUT WHOO CAPS ARE EMPHASIS WITHOUT BBCODE <3
Which I suck at.
Punctuation is <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> 'cause that's a HUGE pet peeve of mine.
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AppleTea
I'm so glad, :'D
I had several warnings in the past for not being able to contain my EXCITEMENT *u*
I had several warnings in the past for not being able to contain my EXCITEMENT *u*
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I didnt even know that rule existed!
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xXvanilla_cokeXx
YES. Finally. That rule was retarded. I even received a warning because I had some caps in a few url`s I had posted before. That was some serious bull. And now I don`t have to worry about people being all retarded because I wanted to EXPRESS MY OPINION... Which sometimes is hard to do in all lower case <3
And I also am pretty positive that subeta won`t have many problems with noobs or anything, everyone is is pretty mature most times anyways. Besides, its not like you cant message people.
And I also am pretty positive that subeta won`t have many problems with noobs or anything, everyone is is pretty mature most times anyways. Besides, its not like you cant message people.
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Kalnu
Haha, I sent in a question about this. xD
Is just kinda silly to be frozen or even warned for something like this, in my opinion. I'm sure that proper English is advised and stuff, but how would you feel to be frozen for something like that? =/ Thats all I gotta say.
Is just kinda silly to be frozen or even warned for something like this, in my opinion. I'm sure that proper English is advised and stuff, but how would you feel to be frozen for something like that? =/ Thats all I gotta say.
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minno150
....okay... I'm scared. It sounds like you've just said "type the way you do on MySpace, not how you would on an exam paper". Good thing I don't talk to people on Subeta much anyway, I suppose...
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I had no idea this rule existed -Hides in the n00b boat-
BUT. I'm glad it was lifted.
I like to e-yell at some of my buddies because we yell at each other in real life too.
BUT. I'm glad it was lifted.
I like to e-yell at some of my buddies because we yell at each other in real life too.
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SeriousGreen
I have only received 1 verbal for using CAPS in my subject title on a forum...glad to know my naughty rap sheet has been expunged. I think people will be wise enough not to abuse the courtesy. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Circe_853
Quite a few people seem to be sad and are kissing their literate roleplays goodbye.
Really, since Subeta is generally a 13+ site, we shouldn't have to worry about users misusing this new freedom. Right? Plus, it rather annoyed me when I was warned for typing a sentence I shouted in real life in caps. I actually said it like that, so I typed it like that.
Glad that something so silly will no longer be counted against me.
Really, since Subeta is generally a 13+ site, we shouldn't have to worry about users misusing this new freedom. Right? Plus, it rather annoyed me when I was warned for typing a sentence I shouted in real life in caps. I actually said it like that, so I typed it like that.
Glad that something so silly will no longer be counted against me.
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Sherbet
I LOVE CAPS!!!
I use caps....alot. It's just this impulse I have.I got a warning for it once, but now can use caps without in fear of getting frozen, YAEY!
I use caps....alot. It's just this impulse I have.I got a warning for it once, but now can use caps without in fear of getting frozen, YAEY!
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DOES THIS MEAN I CAN TALK LIKE THIS WHEN I'M HYPER?
Cool. o:
Cool. o:
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MEAT
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You people are <i>hilarious</i>. I swear. Especially you people saying this site is going to turn into neopets? I thought neopets was more strict- to where if you said anything even close to a curseword they would freeze or suspend you. I think you should all be grateful we get this much freedom.
You people are <i>hilarious</i>. I swear. Especially you people saying this site is going to turn into neopets? I thought neopets was more strict- to where if you said anything even close to a curseword they would freeze or suspend you. I think you should all be grateful we get this much freedom.
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hourglass
I LOVE YOU!!!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> -does a happy dance of glee-
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Foxel
OMG, thank you so much! <3
I don't actually use alot of caps unless it's for a reason, and i hope thats how everyone els will use them~ <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I don't actually use alot of caps unless it's for a reason, and i hope thats how everyone els will use them~ <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Regal_579
I think it's nice.
It shows that he trusts us.
Thanks, Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
It shows that he trusts us.
Thanks, Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Fraggle
<b>Quote By Keith:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;"> Lets look back to when we took away chat speak.
OH, right. It didn't really effect anything. Forums were back to normal a day later.
Don't underestimate subeta users. </blockquote>
I hope you're right. :/
OH, right. It didn't really effect anything. Forums were back to normal a day later.
Don't underestimate subeta users. </blockquote>
I hope you're right. :/
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I love you subeta I truly do, But I hate.... All cap posts and stuff, There needs to be good balance. It teaches us good things, Oh god,
I'm going to have a big block list.
I'm going to have a big block list.
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AshleyAnn
THANK YOU <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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SetInMotion
I'm not worried about existing users on the site making a mess, but those rules really kept all the riffraff out. Can we have some more information on what hese rules specifically apply to?
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Sin
I just don't want to see Subeta become Neopets.
I mean... seriously. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
I mean... seriously. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Oh thank god. Some of those rules could make profile editing a pain. Besides, despite the fact that I never really write in all caps, the rule seemed pretty totalitarian.
As for the worries people have, we are all used to typing decently. Sure, some people might now take this new freedom a bit far, but I think the majority of users will keep things pretty much the way they are. I've noticed that on a lot of these websites, it is the users who define the status quo. While things will probably get a bit lax, it's certainly nothing that will be extremely distressing unless you happen to be REALLY sensitive about proper English.
As for the worries people have, we are all used to typing decently. Sure, some people might now take this new freedom a bit far, but I think the majority of users will keep things pretty much the way they are. I've noticed that on a lot of these websites, it is the users who define the status quo. While things will probably get a bit lax, it's certainly nothing that will be extremely distressing unless you happen to be REALLY sensitive about proper English.
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No no no no no no ):
I loved those rules D;
I loved those rules D;
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Yeesh, people. Dramatic much?
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Diana_Marie
For a minute I thought I was on Neopets again.
Had to do a double take at the url and make sure.
I rather liked the forums and comments the way they were.
Oh well. D=
Had to do a double take at the url and make sure.
I rather liked the forums and comments the way they were.
Oh well. D=
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Tonne
I don't really care, but it does get annoying when people type something and it makes no sense whatsoever and they put it all in caps lock.
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primarily
What an awful change. Personally I liked the fact all the titles and boards looked so clean and nice.
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dannygyrrl
well...honestly there will still be grammar police but I hope common sense will prevail because I despise chat speak WhEn people type like that. But whatever <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sigh.gif" border="0" />
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Vagisil
I am going to tell you all now, that as a serious roleplayer and writer, the Subeta RPing forum wasn't "all that" to begin with. And really, why would it have any effect on that? I've never seen a person, even on Gaia, type a roleplaying post in all caps, or, for the majority, in caps. It doesn't effect literacy, and if you have a good roleplay, you're going to attract good roleplayers, no matter what the new rule.
I believe this lift was more intended for the Shoutbox, and the fact that many topics were locked for having "too many caps" in the title. personally, I quite like this new, er.. freedom.
I believe this lift was more intended for the Shoutbox, and the fact that many topics were locked for having "too many caps" in the title. personally, I quite like this new, er.. freedom.
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zomg I c4n t4lk however I want now11!1 m3h I g07 2 w4rningzbefore4 1337 sp34k wh3n I st4r73d h3r3 o_X.
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Deja
Whelp, I hope people don't abuse especially since its not against the rule anymore, and hopefully before people post they <i>think</i> and submit something literate...
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...goodbye, Literate roleplays...this is a sad day for those who are always literate. Shame on you, Subeta - my friends Grammar and Spelling are certainly unhappy with this maneuver. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Afrael
If it really starts to be bad, you can put <b>Code:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #C6DFEF;border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px;">.forum_topic_reply tr td{text-transform:lowercase;}</blockquote> to transform <strong>everything</strong> in all posts to lower case :/
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Tangent!
Ughhh, even though I've been totally warned for doing the capitalization thing, I sort of wish you guys would have kept it. :/
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Wow I'm surprised anyone actually dislikes this..where are the rules listed anyway?
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nice
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We're all fucked.
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Tachi
All, I have to say about this, is please, for the love of all that is awesome don't get rid of the rule for the RP board, that's really all. Also I think this is mostly twords titles, and stuff. So they don't have to lock bourds with 50% or more caps any more. Though I may have to blow something up.
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Vampyrous
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Quote:
When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly?
When parents and teachers stopped giving a love about making sure that kids are literate.
Let me tell you sweetie, if you trust the internet to teach our kids then the world is doomed. Oh wait, it already does. It teaches girls with low self-esteem how to lose weight by either puking or starving themselves, it teaches others how to make illegal things, and so on. If you are a parent and don't monitor your kids, you are the one that pays the consequences. Don't blame the world. Get off your rear and do something!</blockquote>
Actually, it's not that the teachers aren't doing their jobs. I know a LOT of people who can write literally and tell you just about anything you ask for about grammar, but dey chooze 2 tipe likethisonl1ne because dey dink et es kewl.
When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly?
When parents and teachers stopped giving a love about making sure that kids are literate.
Let me tell you sweetie, if you trust the internet to teach our kids then the world is doomed. Oh wait, it already does. It teaches girls with low self-esteem how to lose weight by either puking or starving themselves, it teaches others how to make illegal things, and so on. If you are a parent and don't monitor your kids, you are the one that pays the consequences. Don't blame the world. Get off your rear and do something!</blockquote>
Actually, it's not that the teachers aren't doing their jobs. I know a LOT of people who can write literally and tell you just about anything you ask for about grammar, but dey chooze 2 tipe likethisonl1ne because dey dink et es kewl.
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lull
ok so punctuation may not be such a big deal but the CAPITALS is still like shouting and very annoying and rude. I really think that making it 'officially' ok to type like that is a bad idea. If there were a poll for such a thing I really feel people would be like me, against allowing it.
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Rusty
Thanks heaps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Harold_Land
I think if the forums turn into a cesspool of all caps and nonsense words, Keith would have no problem re-applying the rule. But now that users have gotten accustomed to a nice, well maintained forum, that most likely wont happen. I'm glad he is lifting the rule, because of my personal beliefs of freedom, and because it most likely won't become a problem. Don't be scared!! freedom is a good thing.
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Rabbit_788
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">BUT DENZEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT STILL GETS ANNOYING IF I TYPE LIKE THIS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL THE TIME AND POST LIKE THIS I REALLY DONT LIKE IT WHEN PEOPLE TYPE LIKE THIIIIS........... AND AM TRYING NOT TO GO BACK AND FIX ALL MY PUNCTUATION ERRORS AND HOPE TO.................. NEVER. HAV.E TO TYPE LIKE THIS AGAIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </blockquote>
Phantom. I love you. Have I said that ever? Because I do. In fact, I'll follow your example.
I''''''LL LYKE TOTOALLY TALK LYK THIS FROM NOW ON!!!!!!!!!!! AND LYK!!!! YEAH!!!! BECAUSE ALTHOUGH WE MIGHT NOT ALL BE JERKS, MANY PEOPLE WILL! HOW FUN!
We may not all do it, but it's frightening that we CAN. We CAN be jerks. It will be completely unpunished. >.< Those rules were there for a reason, and were perfectly fine. Also, as far as warnings go...
Um. You get a verbal, and then DONT DO THE SAME THING AGAIN!!! If you get a warning for all caps... DONT DO THIS!!! You should not get FROZEN for something so minor. Know the rules. Stick to them. Sad that theyre being cut back. Even sadder that users use "WE WONT GET FROZEN" as a pro in this. >>;
Phantom. I love you. Have I said that ever? Because I do. In fact, I'll follow your example.
I''''''LL LYKE TOTOALLY TALK LYK THIS FROM NOW ON!!!!!!!!!!! AND LYK!!!! YEAH!!!! BECAUSE ALTHOUGH WE MIGHT NOT ALL BE JERKS, MANY PEOPLE WILL! HOW FUN!
We may not all do it, but it's frightening that we CAN. We CAN be jerks. It will be completely unpunished. >.< Those rules were there for a reason, and were perfectly fine. Also, as far as warnings go...
Um. You get a verbal, and then DONT DO THE SAME THING AGAIN!!! If you get a warning for all caps... DONT DO THIS!!! You should not get FROZEN for something so minor. Know the rules. Stick to them. Sad that theyre being cut back. Even sadder that users use "WE WONT GET FROZEN" as a pro in this. >>;
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FaithlessInsomniac
Quote:
When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly?
When parents and teachers stopped giving a fuck about making sure that kids are literate.
Let me tell you sweetie, if you trust the internet to teach our kids then the world is doomed. Oh wait, it already does. It teaches girls with low self-esteem how to lose weight by either puking or starving themselves, it teaches others how to make illegal things, and so on. If you are a parent and don't monitor your kids, you are the one that pays the consequences. Don't blame the world. Get off your rear and do something!
When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly?
When parents and teachers stopped giving a fuck about making sure that kids are literate.
Let me tell you sweetie, if you trust the internet to teach our kids then the world is doomed. Oh wait, it already does. It teaches girls with low self-esteem how to lose weight by either puking or starving themselves, it teaches others how to make illegal things, and so on. If you are a parent and don't monitor your kids, you are the one that pays the consequences. Don't blame the world. Get off your rear and do something!
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Moguri
A lot of good people were frozen from that rule. :3 I'm glad to see that they're removing it.
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CAPSINMODERATIONPLOX. ♥
i'm partial to this <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
i'm partial to this <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Nuke
Wow guys what is with the complaining. People still have to be polite, I don't think some excessive caps and non-PERFECT grammar will kill you.
I'm just laughing so hard at all the people freaking about "Oh god the forums are destroys Subeta is spiraling into its own DEATH!" because just..... wow guys.
I'm just laughing so hard at all the people freaking about "Oh god the forums are destroys Subeta is spiraling into its own DEATH!" because just..... wow guys.
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Ariel
To everyone having a shitfit--this will be just like when chatspeak and the bad word filter went into effect: it'll be CAPSLOCKCRAZY!!!!!!!!!! for a few days, and then will stop being such a big deal. Calm <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Keith
Lets look back to when we took away chat speak.
OH, right. It didn't really effect anything. Forums were back to normal a day later.
Don't underestimate subeta users.
OH, right. It didn't really effect anything. Forums were back to normal a day later.
Don't underestimate subeta users.
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MEAT
I guess some of you don't realize that Keith wouldn't have done this if he didn't have any trust in us. So pretty much he TRUSTS us not to abuse this. This is just an educated guess, and also the fact that a lot of people would be warned for having one or two words capped, either on accident or on purpose (acronyms or to emphasize a word, or even to just be slightly silly)
I don't think we'll suffer at all from this, if anything it'll benefit us, especially for B&C and debate forums. So, you people going "ohnoes the forums are going to be terrible now <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> " aren't putting trust into your fellow subetians and- what kind of community is that? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> Not a very good one....
I don't think we'll suffer at all from this, if anything it'll benefit us, especially for B&C and debate forums. So, you people going "ohnoes the forums are going to be terrible now <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> " aren't putting trust into your fellow subetians and- what kind of community is that? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> Not a very good one....
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Lisa
No idea what happened to my previous post. oO;; Anyways...
THANK GOD!!! I have two warnings for caps and I was getting nervous because I really couldn't handle being frozen, especially for such an idiotic rule. Sometimes, the only way to express oneself is through yelling and online, yelling equals caps. So thank you staff, for my freedom to yell as I see fit! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
THANK GOD!!! I have two warnings for caps and I was getting nervous because I really couldn't handle being frozen, especially for such an idiotic rule. Sometimes, the only way to express oneself is through yelling and online, yelling equals caps. So thank you staff, for my freedom to yell as I see fit! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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kendassa
*takes her chill pill*
I am so glad I spend little time on here and more on my MMOs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Now I have less reason to come on here I guess. I liked the forum rules just fine.
I am so glad I spend little time on here and more on my MMOs <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Now I have less reason to come on here I guess. I liked the forum rules just fine.
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Dandelion
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly?</blockquote>
When parents and teachers stopped giving a fuck about making sure that kids are literate.
When parents and teachers stopped giving a fuck about making sure that kids are literate.
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Isilven
When the heck did it become the job of the Subeta Forums to teach kids how to type properly? I'm sorry, but the changing of punctuation and capitalization rules on an internet forum is NOT serious business. People need to take a chill pill.
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AWESOME.
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Pink
I really hate this. But I think I'll just have to block the people who use excess caps. It's sad really.
<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Lexiana
This is rather unexpected - was there a reasoning behind it? And would I be right to assume that this is all under the condition that the Capslock is within reason?
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PawlessVictory
Wow - glad I am not modding anymore. XD
OMGBESTTHINGEVERWTFSHIFTYELEVENTY! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
OMGBESTTHINGEVERWTFSHIFTYELEVENTY! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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SING_746
I'm so looking forward to reading blinding caps/chat speak/punctuation filled posts all over.
Fuck yes.
*eyeroll*
I'm not too happy with this, but I pray the users here will be smart enough NOT to go all out with this.
-sits and hopes- <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_xface.gif" border="0" />
Fuck yes.
*eyeroll*
I'm not too happy with this, but I pray the users here will be smart enough NOT to go all out with this.
-sits and hopes- <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_xface.gif" border="0" />
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GibbousWolf
I'm sort of 50/50 on it. It's nice that things are a bit more lenient. Everyone slips up, and it seems silly to get an account frozen over caps and punctuation warnings if you're an otherwise decent person.
Although, abusing the language -is- a shun-worthy offense in many cases. ;3
Anyway, I'm sure some of these folks are right. The novelty will wear off and people will chill.
Although, abusing the language -is- a shun-worthy offense in many cases. ;3
Anyway, I'm sure some of these folks are right. The novelty will wear off and people will chill.
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FaithlessInsomniac
I am for one glad this rule is lifted. I had issues with my keyboard and had mistaking sent a post or two with all caps like saying PLUSHIE when Keith showed the one on cam and then accidentally sent it before i finished what I was saying. To all the grammer police out there, give me a break. This is an online game site created to have fun and relax not to be counted towards entrance to Yale or Harvard. If you are that anal retentive go over to WOW and see how awful it is over there. I see people in their 50's playing there and some of their spelling is horrible. My father (God rest his soul) had issues too. Sometimes it is because of something called a language barrier or dyslexia. You can't judge everyone the same. Just have fun and if you don't like the way someone types for the love of God, block them and then you don't have to see it!
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now I can finally say LOL or something without fear of getting frozen.
thank you, Subeta.
I love you.
thank you, Subeta.
I love you.
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Templar
BUT DENZEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT STILL GETS ANNOYING IF I TYPE LIKE THIS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL THE TIME AND POST LIKE THIS I REALLY DONT LIKE IT WHEN PEOPLE TYPE LIKE THIIIIS........... AND AM TRYING NOT TO GO BACK AND FIX ALL MY PUNCTUATION ERRORS AND HOPE TO.................. NEVER. HAV.E TO TYPE LIKE THIS AGAIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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I hate excessive caps and I don't seem to be the only one. Personally I would like to see this reversed.
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...WHY?
In the name of all that is good and intelligent... WHY?
The whole time I've been here, I've been reveling in the intelligence level of the Forum Posts.
...I give it a week before all the forums are nothing but a shadow of themselves now.
In the name of all that is good and intelligent... WHY?
The whole time I've been here, I've been reveling in the intelligence level of the Forum Posts.
...I give it a week before all the forums are nothing but a shadow of themselves now.
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Zel
To everyone pitching a fit:
There's a very big line between spam posts and capslock posts. This rule wasn't helping prevent spam anyway, because acronyms weren't counted, so there's nothing preventing someone who wanted to make a scene from posting OMGLOLROFL! throughout their posts.
This really isn't that big of a change - caps won't get you warned but I'm SURE spam still will.
There's a very big line between spam posts and capslock posts. This rule wasn't helping prevent spam anyway, because acronyms weren't counted, so there's nothing preventing someone who wanted to make a scene from posting OMGLOLROFL! throughout their posts.
This really isn't that big of a change - caps won't get you warned but I'm SURE spam still will.
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<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">You have to be loveing kidding me. --'; Goodbye, forums, I knew thee well. </blockquote>
=/ I second that sentiment. So; boo.
=/ I second that sentiment. So; boo.
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Reekoh
I didn't think that many people were getting in trouble for punctuation, and that is kind of a lame rule. Some people just can't tell a run on from a comma.
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Erandir
Do not want!
Taking away this rule is like teaching people that using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling is a bad thing. I like to think that it forced the young'uns to learn how to type and write properly. But maybe that's just me.
Taking away this rule is like teaching people that using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling is a bad thing. I like to think that it forced the young'uns to learn how to type and write properly. But maybe that's just me.
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Vestrit
I'm glad that there's more leniency but also concerned that there will be some people who go too far. But hey I can live with it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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XD YEA!
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Lenayre
WOOT!
More freedom. Thank goodness.
Not that I'll be spammy or anything. It's just nice to know that I have a little more freedom in the forums especially when I want to emphasize something ...or list a bunch acronyms, etc.
Hmm...I wonder if this was put forward because of that one forum in B&C?
More freedom. Thank goodness.
Not that I'll be spammy or anything. It's just nice to know that I have a little more freedom in the forums especially when I want to emphasize something ...or list a bunch acronyms, etc.
Hmm...I wonder if this was put forward because of that one forum in B&C?
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smookeh
um, YAY??!
Now some people are going to... LOLOL!1!!1!
Doesn't that look silly? It can be annoying and to be honest, I'm disappointed at the lifting of the caps rule. It kept the forums neat, and all along I thought that you only use caps to emphasize your point or, displeasure - i.e. shouting - which is rather rude, if I might add...
Ah well, you're the boss Keith, but I really hope that you would re-think your decision. :/
Now some people are going to... LOLOL!1!!1!
Doesn't that look silly? It can be annoying and to be honest, I'm disappointed at the lifting of the caps rule. It kept the forums neat, and all along I thought that you only use caps to emphasize your point or, displeasure - i.e. shouting - which is rather rude, if I might add...
Ah well, you're the boss Keith, but I really hope that you would re-think your decision. :/
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Capslock =/= chatspeak...
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Shuriken_Kunoichi
I think this is a great change! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> I believe most users on the site are smart enough not to abuse this privilege, because if they do then it will likely be reinstated. Although, I'm not much of a forum participant myself, so I might not know exactly what I'm talking about.
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MEAT
I think this at least needs to be limited to posting long strings of things in capitals. I mean a few words could be fine but everything in caps is kind of annoying :c (though I'm one to talk, sometimes I have whole conversations with people on msn in capslock...heh)
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Yes, thank you! This pleases Media. xD I'm not really too crazy with the CAPS LOCK or the StIcKy CaPs, so it's all good in the Subeta.
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Moonlight
Well, I spose I liked the rule because it made things easier to read and lessened annoying posts but I can see why it shouldn't be a rule too. Win win situation I guess <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Monsoon
I mentioned in a chat thread I hang out in that this doesn't really hurt anyone by recinding these rules. For one, there are many people whose first language is not English, so punctuation and grammar rules make them less likely to post for fear of reprisals.
As to caps, it will still be obvious who is doing it to be annoying and spammy and they can still be reprimanded under spam rules. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
As to caps, it will still be obvious who is doing it to be annoying and spammy and they can still be reprimanded under spam rules. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Shrimp
Cool. I actually like this rule. It gives me a chance to scream in angst and frustration on the boards without people getting pissy. And for those people who are worried about this bringing an onslaught of needless shouting, don't worry so much. I was worried about the onslaught of needless cursing once the profanity filter got a disable option, but it didn't happen. Chances are people will use capital letters in moderation just as they use profanity in moderation, since the inhabitants of this site are -- at least in large part -- teenagers and adults, and are therefore more mature than the average child.
(I usually type in full capitalised sentences with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation anyway, but my point still stands.)
(I usually type in full capitalised sentences with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation anyway, but my point still stands.)
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MOROwhitewolf
ALL FOR CAPS
NOT SO CONCERNED ABOUT PUNCTUATION THOUGH. WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RULE.
Though you know, I'd really like to keep the forum topics decent looking and not just CAPS after CAPS after CAPS.
NOT SO CONCERNED ABOUT PUNCTUATION THOUGH. WAS UNAWARE OF THIS RULE.
Though you know, I'd really like to keep the forum topics decent looking and not just CAPS after CAPS after CAPS.
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Finally... I can post YIPPEE! and not be judged. ^^
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I kind of liked the fact that Subeta had those rules - it set a communication standard that you didn't see on the other pet sites. I guess not everyone felt that way.
i couldnt agree more! the forums on an *other* site are a total drag from there being no rules like this!
i couldnt agree more! the forums on an *other* site are a total drag from there being no rules like this!
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CAPS LOCK FTW! =)
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Wren
Hmm.. Does this mean chat speak is allowed now? I hope not. The lack of chatspeak in our forums is the one thing I really respect about them.
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Tali
I don't think I am going to like this all that much.
Just as long as people don't create forums that are in all caps.
But, I'll wait and see.
Just as long as people don't create forums that are in all caps.
But, I'll wait and see.
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Jenflower
Wow. This surprised me. I kind of liked the fact that Subeta had those rules - it set a communication standard that you didn't see on the other pet sites. I guess not everyone felt that way. Oh well.
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Bagheera23608
Why, Keith, WHY? (oops. there I go.) Anywho - what's next? Allowing chatspeak? I rather enjoyed the rule, lol. Not gonna get my knickers in a twist over it tho. Well, not super twisty at any rate.
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Awesome. I was getting tired of being warned for things that weren't angry in nature but had more than half the post capitalized.
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I guess this is what happens when enough people whine and suck up to the right people.
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so now the forums will be flooded with chatspeak and capslock? ugh!
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DaBluMeanie
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;"> CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL </blockquote>
sprays coffee on screen from laffin!
bwhahahahaha
sprays coffee on screen from laffin!
bwhahahahaha
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Hallesey
When one is used to writing correct English, all punctuation is used as a matter of course.
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Decompose
^^ Yays Thankies Keith(And anyone else) :3 Now I can Yell Crayon in caps without getting a warning X3
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= bleh. I rather liked the rules guiding civility and proper communication skills.
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rantana
YES!!!! DIS ID TEH BEST!!!! But I'm a bit mad. Most of my warnings were because of that (along with chatspeak).
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JessieWrong
Whine whine, baw baw. :'(
You poor souls. Woe is you, having to deal with a lack of punctuation and capital letters.
You poor souls. Woe is you, having to deal with a lack of punctuation and capital letters.
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Rabbit_Insanity
well I think a lot of people did not realize this was a rule. (well past rule now) I sure did not know when I got a warning for it last year. >__> glad that ones null now <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
Not that I'm gonna go start making posts with lots of caps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> a few caps is better then bunches after all <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
Not that I'm gonna go start making posts with lots of caps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> a few caps is better then bunches after all <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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Peppermint
I'm a bit worried about this... o_o Then again, people can type how they want and I don't want to become a spelling nazi. *hates those types of people herself*
Well it's not like caps=spam and stupidity. xD
Well it's not like caps=spam and stupidity. xD
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It will just die off guys, Dont worry!
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ThunderScythe
YAY <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I just hope spam doesn't start to evolve.
I just hope spam doesn't start to evolve.
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DreamsInPink
I just don't understand why they would take away that kind of rule.. people are only going to abuse the freedom. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> *sigh*
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lOl - yes - when i was a stupid newbie here i posted in all capitals like twice x)
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Ran
Wow, great, but... why? <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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MistyLadybug
YAY! CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL COMING THROUGH!
Haha, I had to do that <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I'm glad Subeta is being more lenient with things (I mean, come on, who does love to e-yell at their friends every once and a while? xD)
Haha, I had to do that <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> I'm glad Subeta is being more lenient with things (I mean, come on, who does love to e-yell at their friends every once and a while? xD)
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Lily_617
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Wanna mourn with me, BB? </blockquote>
Poor Tche xD Count me in for that =/ I really did like that rule! It made the forums neat and easy to surf. I hope the users of Subeta are smarter than abusing their new 'caps-liberty' <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
Poor Tche xD Count me in for that =/ I really did like that rule! It made the forums neat and easy to surf. I hope the users of Subeta are smarter than abusing their new 'caps-liberty' <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
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THANK GOD! And I JUST got an official warning for this not two weeks ago. >_<
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Volpe
Okay. This is silly you guys. You are all afraid of being run over by n00bs. Look around. I'm glad the caps and punctuation is off because I've gotten in trouble for going WHOOSH! once in a forum with my friend. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" /> People are obnoxious. And with chat speak, you. That's annoying. People are going to abuse it for the first few days because they CAN do it again. But ten to one, it'll die down. So stop whining people. Jeez. I do not like chat speak though. =_=; It's annoying and hard to read. xD
Don't flame me though for me own opinion please and thanks. :p
Don't flame me though for me own opinion please and thanks. :p
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Great. Now a whole much of n00bs are going to talk all in caps just to annoy people. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sigh.gif" border="0" />
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-sigh-
Well hurrah for punctuation. But boo to the caps. I liked not having my eyes bleed from noobs screaming their little lungs out <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Eh.
Well hurrah for punctuation. But boo to the caps. I liked not having my eyes bleed from noobs screaming their little lungs out <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Eh.
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Dandelion
My only hope now is that the vast majority will ignore people who make all-caps titles or massively overuse punctuation.
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Nectaris
Personally I am glad about this. I always found it silly when an otherwise fine topic was locked simply because of the title.
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Rah
Caps scare me. I hope the novelty of this wears off...soon?
But yay for no more confusing exceptions <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
But yay for no more confusing exceptions <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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xFlyleaf
I would get those warning all the time and, truthfully, they have kept me from the Forums. Every single time I would post, I got a warning for one thing or another. I used to get warnings all the time about my signature size when it was under 400px or whatever the rule is. I really think that some of the rules on this site are way too strict . . . or people are way too report happy.
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Risatinaaa
the only part of the site it's annoying on is the advertising board. people just drag a lot of people in because of it :c
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It's going to be the same as when the foul language filter was lifted. XD There will be a lot of caps for a few days maybe, and then it'll all die down.
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Psychedelia
I'm on the not yay side of this one. I appreciated the forums for the don't use excessive caps rule, among a few others. 'inwardly groans' I'll be skimming a lot less forum topics now, for sure. 'sigh
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Ah, that's going to make things interesting the next few days.
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Perfection
YUSH! Caps were always my downfall, I press caps lock instead of 'a' all the time. I'm so happy <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Vivi
Oh good god. This is like the Subeta apocalypse. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> Now I might have to go back into hiding again.
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Devi
OHTHANKGOD.
Now let's hope people are intelligent enough to use the caps and punctuation sparingly.
Now let's hope people are intelligent enough to use the caps and punctuation sparingly.
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2Tails
@floppydisks:
You got a warning for posting WOOHOO!? well, geez. I say that all the time. It is a form of expression and it would be difficult, and boring, to say woohoo. See how boring that looks? lol
You got a warning for posting WOOHOO!? well, geez. I say that all the time. It is a form of expression and it would be difficult, and boring, to say woohoo. See how boring that looks? lol
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toilet
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW I CAN TALK IN CAPS TO ANNOY PEOPLE <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
NOW I CAN TALK IN CAPS TO ANNOY PEOPLE <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" />
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AshleyAnn
amazing <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Thank you so much! I sometimes pressed CAPS when I typed and didn't know until I got a warning.
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Kaci
Morostide brings all kinds of nightmares outta the closet... this is one of mine. Subeta being overrun with n00bs 0.0 *hides*
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Reykur
well... I was able to live without caps (atleast almost)
PLEASE folks, punktuation and caps still is something that is good if used carefully and not excessive... please?
PLEASE folks, punktuation and caps still is something that is good if used carefully and not excessive... please?
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2Tails
I like things like *this* and OMG! this but something like HAVE YOU READ THE NEWS? is beyond annoying. I'm not freaking blind *yet* and do not enjoy being yelled at. Oh well, it's good to know there is some consideration for such things.
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Yay thank you... I still can't believe I got a warning for posting 'WOOHOO!'... =___= But now it's gone. ;D
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Jessi
Sigh. One thing that made the forums more tolerable here were the rules against chatspeak (which is of course long gone now) and caps and all that jazz. I'm going to miss this rule. And probably avoid the forums even more.
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Remedy
Thank goodness. I got yelled at on Pirate Day for saying ARRR! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
Now if only the chatspeak filter could be lifted on URLs so it doesn't alter my deviantart link.
Now if only the chatspeak filter could be lifted on URLs so it doesn't alter my deviantart link.
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NOW THERE'S NO MORE RULES ON CAPS!
XP People are so going to abuse this just a tad. But I like the freedom of it. Gives us more space.
XP People are so going to abuse this just a tad. But I like the freedom of it. Gives us more space.
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Extract
Yay, not that I used them or had the urge but I thought it was too much to get in trouble for such a small thing.
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Spider
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">
Oh god... really?
Can we get an excessive caps filter then or something? I'm so not psyched about this. One of my favorite things about subeta is that it tends to encourage literacy and coherent typing... this decision does not. </blockquote>
I know... kind of depressing knowing that one of my major draws here is now gone. I can't see why you would want those rules gone. I mean, who wants to read a board filled with chatspeak, caps, and run-on sentences?
Oh god... really?
Can we get an excessive caps filter then or something? I'm so not psyched about this. One of my favorite things about subeta is that it tends to encourage literacy and coherent typing... this decision does not. </blockquote>
I know... kind of depressing knowing that one of my major draws here is now gone. I can't see why you would want those rules gone. I mean, who wants to read a board filled with chatspeak, caps, and run-on sentences?
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So..Umm..Will anyone at all get unfrozen. i have friends frozen some of which may be of this rule. =P
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Childstar
Thats what it was the 50% rule.. so I should have written more after the *runs* part.. lol
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AKAMIZU_990
Gosh, now the forum title will be over loaded with caps. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
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Mod
Oh dear <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> I loved those rules (even though I accidentally broke the caps one once). Here's hoping the forums stay sane.
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Childstar
this is a VERY good thing.. my only warning was for posting.. "OMG CLOWNS *runs*" and the rule that used to be made me get a scolding..
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Does this mean frozen people because of this rule with the too many warnings, will get unfrozen?
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Kaci
OMG! Yesssss!!! Would it be possible to lock some of the topics that have an extremely excessive amount of caps on them though cause people will do it now just so people will look at their board. I think it'd be cool if the UA's could change the case in the title to have less caps if possible.
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Allegria
o!h m,y.,; i do'nt k?n?o?w what to think of this (sorry, could only do it for so long... <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />)
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AshleyAnn
Thank you thank you. !!!! im just happy cause when i first got on here like year ago i didnt pay attention to rules and got in trouble with caps. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> so now im really happy that non of those warnings wont be counted. promise to be a good girl keith .. lol thank you
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Coco
So, does that mean no rules about caps then...so as much as you want? It's not really clear especially since new caps rules came out like a few days ago. ?
Wow, that will stink <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Wow, that will stink <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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VODKA
No!!!!!!!!!!!
;-;
Now the Sb will be flooded with Caps! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
;-;
Now the Sb will be flooded with Caps! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
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Vampyrous
Oh god no...
Now I get to go to the Forums and see titles 'LIKE Th1S!!1!'
Please don't do this to us. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
Now I get to go to the Forums and see titles 'LIKE Th1S!!1!'
Please don't do this to us. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
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Embrace
Crap. Does this mean that people will no longer follow punctuation rules and caps will be all over the place?
-hides-
-hides-
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Sin
Oh god... really?
Can we get an excessive caps filter then or something? I'm so not psyched about this. One of my favorite things about subeta is that it tends to encourage literacy and coherent typing... this decision does not. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Can we get an excessive caps filter then or something? I'm so not psyched about this. One of my favorite things about subeta is that it tends to encourage literacy and coherent typing... this decision does not. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Profound
that's a baaaaad thing <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sweatdrop.gif" border="0" />
question - does this mean users previously frozen for 'chatspeak' will now be unfrozen?
question - does this mean users previously frozen for 'chatspeak' will now be unfrozen?
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Beethovencat
Oh no! Now all the forums will be blow with caps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
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Sopheroo
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Oh. No. I hope it doesn't mean the forums will be blown with caps. I kinda liked that rule, anyway x_x</blockquote>
Wanna mourn with me, BB?
Wanna mourn with me, BB?
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Lily_617
Oh. No. I hope it doesn't mean the forums will be blown with caps. I kinda liked that rule, anyway x_x
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Noelle
Thanks Keith, I know that was causing issues for many users <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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