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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Jon, Sep 29, 2015.

  1. Scarat

    Scarat Fourth Year

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    You're already past me and I'm pretty sure it's already been over a year since I joined.

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    What exactly counts as shit-posting? I've seen many of the frequent and older posters do what I'd consider shit-posting many times in the past. Is there a specific type of shit-posting that is looked down upon, or is it really just whatever the people and mods find personally annoying?
     
  2. Majube

    Majube Order Member DLP Supporter

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    It's just the posts that aren't meaningful/no effort at all, also depends on what type of thread it's posted in. If it's lil italy or a quest or a meme thread no one cares, but if it's wba or for review you suck for doing that. I think there's a sticky that talks about shitposting iirc.
     
  3. Zombie

    Zombie Black Philip Moderator DLP Supporter

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    Does the post I quoted from them seem like it was posted with great thought and effort? I digress. Was not meant for this thread, but for the forums at large. This thread is pretty much a shit post thread in general.
     
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  4. Scarat

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    I get that that's considered shit-posting, but I'm wondering how far the word extends on this forum. Shit-posting, at least as I understand it, is not always devoid of great thought and effort. And I've seen good posts in the past that didn't seem to be born of great thought or effort. Saez mentioned some sticky post, so I suppose I'll find my answers there.
     
  5. Blorcyn

    Blorcyn Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    I suppose the best advice would be don't try to find the border, redefine your perspective and think 'what makes a quality post?' rather than 'is this a shit-post?' (I'm not meaning to be facetious here). If you've got something decent to say, say it, and if not then don't.

    It's much easier to not shitpost if you just make every post a quality post, and we'll all be grateful for it.
     
  6. Archinist

    Archinist Hαn Sαlsæd First

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    Is that akin to doing something like dlfajsdl;fjdslkfja;lsjf;alsdkjf;lasdjkf a billion times? Like, that's a shitpost?
     
  7. TheWiseTomato

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    If you put thought and effort into it, it's not shit posting. I mean, just look at my recent post history and you'll see a lot of what some might call shit posting, but it's in the spirit of the community and the discussions I responded to. There's no word limit, because sometimes an image is all you need to get your point across. You won't get roused on after a single post either, because bad shit posting is a sustained behaviour.

    Basically, if you're going to shitpost, be funny about it.
     
  8. Scarat

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    While that's true, I wonder how other posters seem to straddle the line while still staying on the safe side. Are they actually on the safe side, or are the simply being reprimanded privately? Or are they crossing the line and simply not being reprimanded for it because they don't do it frequently enough to care?

    Though sticking to on-topic quality posts is the best way to keep your nose clean.
     
  9. Zombie

    Zombie Black Philip Moderator DLP Supporter

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    So as to not further derail this thread into oblivion:

    https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/morons-need-not-apply.37132/

    Here is clarification. I wasn't warning them about their post in this thread, but about their general activity on the forums(goes for everyone not just them). I take being a prestigie'd member very serious, so if they seek to become that, they need to try harder. Basically, make sure that in general your posts have great thought and effort. Their quoted post was an example of minimal effort posting, but in a thread that is pretty much nothing but shit posting.
     
  10. DR

    DR Secret Squirrel –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

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    They change so fast, guys. So fast.

    Congrats on the promotion, @Zombie.
     
  11. Archinist

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    I certainly don't shit-post intentionally, but I'll make sure to put more effort in my posts in the future.

    I do admire the attitude you've taken to

    ~Prestige~

    to be honest. It's rare that I find a site that takes a ceremonial thing like this seriously. I do like it though. Sort of as a way to say 'this is a very productive member of our community'.

    Anyways I'll make sure to stray from shit-posts in the future.
     
  12. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    @Download Hey man, I'm so sorry, I don't know how I missed your post. Welcome to the club. :)
     
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    Sweet. I have successfully whored myself out for a pink name.
     
  14. Niez

    Niez Seventh Year ⭐⭐

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    Question; @Sorrows has both the green of the staff and the pink of prestige. Is this even legal? Should I report her to herself?

    Do not question me Niez. I have great power now, terrible yes... But great

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    (ps. shamelessly plagiarised from another board)
     
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  15. Tasoli

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    Lol 11 years for me (time sure flies fast) and still only 1k for me.
     
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    Arthellion Lord of the Banned ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    100 posts in 16 days. One year will be enough to reach my previous level of posting.
     
  17. Majube

    Majube Order Member DLP Supporter

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    You postwhore.
     
  18. Zombie

    Zombie Black Philip Moderator DLP Supporter

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    They all start off strong. Soon you will see.
     
  19. Niez

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