View Full Version : Let me axe you something...
Nisgeis
08-13-08, 02:59 PM
Is there any reason why the following forums are blocked:
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific
SH4 Fleet Boat Mods Workshop
SH4 U-Boat Missions Add On
Whereas all the other forums are open for guests who have not logged in to browse?
I though initially it might be because of the recent creation of the new forum for SH4 atlantic theatre, but that seems to be open to guests, so it can't be a SH4 thing.
If I had had to register to read the forums here, I would never have got involved, so what gives?
SteamWake
08-13-08, 03:04 PM
Its to keep out the rabble...
You know the guys who would never register to participate in a forum ;)
The prototypical "Dis game is da suxxors" and the like.
Der Schatten
08-13-08, 03:33 PM
Aw.....nobody uses "riff raff" anymore! It's just as good as "rabble". "Miscreants" is good, but seldom used (and often misspelled....by me).
I guess the fact that work sucked today and my brain is fried is showing, huh?
(Crawling back to the bunk on top of the Mk 14 now).
Nisgeis
08-13-08, 03:41 PM
That's the thing that doesn't make sense though. Who cares if the riff-raff, rabble, or miscreants can read the forums? They can't do any damage unless they register and post trash. As I understand it, that was the point in the seperation. Banning people who couldn't help themselves and had to commit the over the wall attacks. But making it so non derranged people can't read the posts herein without registering is a bit restrictive, don't you think?
I believe Nisgeis' point, with which I agree, is that it seems arbitrary to block the SH4 forums -- er, fora -- while leaving the others open.
I'd like to know the reason, too.
buddha95
08-13-08, 10:28 PM
it is to distance ourselves from miscreants, rapscillions and scallywags!
BettingUrlife
08-13-08, 10:57 PM
Isn't a rapscillion like a turnip?
It's probably to keep the rapscallions, hoodlums and ne'er-do-wells from tying up server time.
AVGWarhawk
08-14-08, 07:58 AM
It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this. I'm sure there is a logical reason. You know, like buy a NOKIA phone for $1.00 spam posts.
It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this. I'm sure there is a logical reason. You know, like buy a NOKIA phone for $1.00 spam posts.
Still makes no sense. Since registration is for the entire board, not just certain forums. If you have those problems in the pacific forums, you'll have them in the atlantic and other forums, so you'd either block them all, or block none of them.
Not that I understand anything about forum software;)
Digital_Trucker
08-14-08, 08:50 AM
Isn't a rapscillion like a turnip?
It's rapscallion. It's a compound word meaning "an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb that specializes in a music genre (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_genre) typically consisting of a rhythmic style of speaking called rap (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapping) over backing beats":doh:
Mush Martin
08-14-08, 08:55 AM
It's probably to keep the rapscallions, hoodlums and ne'er-do-wells from tying up server time.
As is evidenced by my presence, not to very good effect.:hmm:
Der Schatten
08-14-08, 09:00 AM
"Rap-Scallion"!!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I wanted to join for the longest time but i kept putting it off. then they blocked it and at first i was a little mad but then i realized i had to join so i am glad that it happened. but i find it weird that they only blocked some forums, maybe it is because they are the most popular or something.
Nisgeis
08-14-08, 09:30 AM
It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this.
I'm scared of Neal!
SteamWake
08-14-08, 09:41 AM
I wanted to join for the longest time but i kept putting it off. then they blocked it and at first i was a little mad but then i realized i had to join so i am glad that it happened. but i find it weird that they only blocked some forums, maybe it is because they are the most popular or something.
We have a winner !!! :p
buddha95
08-14-08, 09:41 AM
Just keep on making fun of my spelling and "old fogy talk!"
I got ptsd and will #$%^$#@!%&*^%#$$^&**(*&^%$ <deleted for your safety!>
SteamWake
08-14-08, 10:41 AM
Just keep on making fun of my spelling and "old fogy talk!"
I got ptsd and will #$%^$#@!%&*^%#$$^&**(*&^%$ <deleted for your safety!>
That would be "Old Fogey" :smug:
You guys crack me up!
Happy Hunting!
Art
PS: I registered for the background music...
Mush Martin
08-14-08, 12:50 PM
It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this.
I'm scared of Neal!
Hes nice once you get to know him. honest heres a pic of neal
at lunch with the last fng
http://opengardensblog.futuretext.com/archives/sith.JPG
SteamWake
08-14-08, 12:52 PM
heres a pic of neal
at lunch with the last fng
http://opengardensblog.futuretext.com/archives/sith.JPG
I find your lack of faith disturbing :88)
Nisgeis
08-14-08, 03:50 PM
The Emperor's forumla for dialogue is:
Something something something DARK SIDE,
Something something something COMPLETE.
(According to Family Guy.)
LeeVanSpliff
08-14-08, 04:30 PM
Now that we are "on" the subject:
The Vader Sessions (http://www.akjak.com/vader-sessions/)
Webster
08-15-08, 04:18 PM
must be a conspiracy against us by those sh3 forum users :arrgh!:
Seminole
08-16-08, 07:37 AM
Did I ever mention that I sometimes like peach preserves on toast for breakfast?
Nah I didn't think so. :nope:
If I can't get the peach preserves I'll settle for strawberry jam.
Man is it ever hot in Seattle....92 yesterday.
What about those idiots trying to pull a bigfoot hoax...eveybody knows bigfoot doesn't live in Georgia....:rolleyes:
Sailor Steve
08-16-08, 09:44 AM
must be a conspiracy against us by those sh3 forum users :arrgh!:
WHO YOU CALLIN' A USER?!?!
I only dabble a little.
Nisgeis
08-16-08, 03:07 PM
I just sent a PM to Neal. I can already see the lightning spewing from his fingers, with the sarcastic dialogue of 'Hurts, doesn't it?'
I blamed AVGWarhawk, saying he told me to do it. And that's true! I hope my account doesn't get deleted. I'm scared :D.
ECAaxel
08-16-08, 04:59 PM
Who is this Neal?
(i might regret this in the morning if he is as bad as i've heard)
oh no i'm not a smiley watchman anymore :(
Sailor Steve
08-16-08, 09:09 PM
Who is this Neal?
(i might regret this in the morning if he is as bad as i've heard)
oh no i'm not a smiley watchman anymore :(
I'll assume you're serious, because sometimes people do make jokes about things.
Neal Stevens is Onkel Neal, The Sherriff, Da Man...the owner of the site, sometimes also known as Subsim Admin (unless he has clones to do that job).
Go to the forum menu page and look at the 'Announcements' section at the top.:sunny:
SteamWake
08-16-08, 09:58 PM
All hail Der Onkel....
HAIL ! :sunny:
HAIL ! :rock:
HAIL ! :arrgh!:
No seriously thanks Neal !:up:
Nisgeis
08-17-08, 03:04 AM
It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this. I'm sure there is a logical reason. You know, like buy a NOKIA phone for $1.00 spam posts.
That's what Neal said. Blocking access to non-registered users was the only way to stop the spammers. They should be de-restricted in a few weeks. I'm happy about that as I think subsim is worse off for having restricted reading.
ECAaxel
08-17-08, 04:00 AM
Who is this Neal?
(i might regret this in the morning if he is as bad as i've heard)
oh no i'm not a smiley watchman anymore :( I'll assume you're serious, because sometimes people do make jokes about things.
Neal Stevens is Onkel Neal, The Sherriff, Da Man...the owner of the site, sometimes also known as Subsim Admin (unless he has clones to do that job).
Go to the forum menu page and look at the 'Announcements' section at the top.:sunny: yep i'm serious. Thnx i'll have a look
(after looking) ah i see not sure how i missed him i had read that post
Mush Martin
08-17-08, 05:28 AM
:shifty:
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
I will not post sarcastic pictures of the Onkle (ow!)
(I did it enough with the lignting bolts already):doh:(ouch ok that one smarted a bit)
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