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?

tigone · 08-13-08, 03:51 PM

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?

jamz · 08-14-08, 06:37 AM

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.

swdw · 08-14-08, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

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

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Originally Posted by BettingUrlife

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 typically consisting of a rhythmic style of speaking called rap over backing beats"

Mush Martin · 08-14-08, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jamz

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:

Leo_93 · 08-14-08, 09:27 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.

Nisgeis · 08-14-08, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It would probably be best to inquire with Neal for this.

I'm scared of Neal!

08-13-08, 02:59 PM	#1
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	Let me axe you something... 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?

08-13-08, 03:33 PM	#3
Der Schatten Gunner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 93 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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). __________________ Ah......I remember when I was young and dumb.........now I'm just dumb.

08-13-08, 10:28 PM	#6
buddha95 Planesman Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 196 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	it is to distance ourselves from miscreants, rapscillions and scallywags! __________________ Build a man a fire,,, keep him warm for a day. BUT, set a man on fire, keep him warm for the reat of his life !! http://s309.photobucket.com/albums/kk365/buddha95-3898 http://battleflags.net/miniflags/Bat...ddha95_sig.jpg /

08-14-08, 07:58 AM	#9
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-14-08, 09:00 AM	#13
Der Schatten Gunner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 93 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Rap-Scallion"!!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ Ah......I remember when I was young and dumb.........now I'm just dumb.

08-13-08, 03:04 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	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.

08-13-08, 03:41 PM	#4
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	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?

08-13-08, 03:51 PM	#5
tigone Mate Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 56 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	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.

08-13-08, 10:57 PM	#7
BettingUrlife Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AM56 North Atlantic Posts: 128 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Isn't a rapscillion like a turnip?

08-14-08, 06:37 AM	#8
jamz Sailor man Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 46 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	It's probably to keep the rapscallions, hoodlums and ne'er-do-wells from tying up server time.

08-14-08, 09:27 AM	#14
Leo_93 Aviator Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 134 Uploads: 0	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.