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Post by ✖ AJ on Nov 17, 2011 15:46:34 GMT -5
As long as it doesn't spam up the board, it should be fine. If people don't want to read or comment on it, then they don't have to.
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on Nov 17, 2011 23:19:49 GMT -5
"Wrestling Sims/Creative Writing Board" would be mucho appropos. I go back on my earlier statement. I think I might be able to get that changed if thats all what is the problem. Ace's idea of having the board moved would cause too much fuss but I'm sure if I ask right I can get the board name changed. If thats the only problem people have with non-wrestling diaries then I'll be happy to campaign for a name change. So whats the opinion on a simple name change, will that solve everything?Never. Someones always gonna bitch.
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Post by Red Dragon on Nov 18, 2011 3:23:24 GMT -5
I go back on my earlier statement. I think I might be able to get that changed if that's all what is the problem. Ace's idea of having the board moved would cause too much fuss but I'm sure if I ask right I can get the board name changed. If that's the only problem people have with non-wrestling diaries then I'll be happy to campaign for a name change. So whats the opinion on a simple name change, will that solve everything?Never. Someones always gonna bitch. This is why this discussion thread is here. Let your feelings be known here and hopefully solve the problem. If you didn't post in here then complain after wards then its your own fault. Like I said earlier on, I'm keeping this open for as long as it is needed to get everyone's opinions. So keep up the discussions. So Bock, care to share your feelings. I know you got pretty odd ones. (on non-wrestling diaries of course, not just life in general)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2011 3:43:04 GMT -5
I honestly believe if this wasn't something a lot of people hated, like NASCAR, it would be just fine.
We've seen Power Rangers and Zombies and Pokemon and nothing was wrong, but SG and I pick something that isn't very popular, then **** hits the fan.
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Post by SodaGuy on Nov 18, 2011 3:49:04 GMT -5
I honestly believe if this wasn't something a lot of people hated, like NASCAR, it would be just fine. We've seen Power Rangers and Zombies and Pokemon and nothing was wrong, but SG and I pick something that isn't very popular, then **** hits the fan. I agree, though it could be more me doing it than the subject. Seems like each sim I do, pisses/sets someone off. EDIT: Since I started the whole mess, I say just not allow non-wrestling sims and call it a day. Don't re-name the board and piss off people for re-naming the board. Don't allow them, call it a day.
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Post by Fury on Nov 18, 2011 20:48:13 GMT -5
I'm failing to see what the problem is with non-wrestling diaries, probably because I haven't been around. But they've been around forever and there's never really been a problem with them. I mean there's never really been a structure in here anyway given that wrestling simulators are supposed to be used for diaries and I'd wager as low as a quarter of people actually use EWR/TEW for their diaries, so that is technically going against the "spirit" of the board anyway. We should be encouraging people to post anything they want, it's not like this board is alive with activity or these people have anywhere else to post their stuff so imo this board should become a de facto "creative writing" community that encourages participation and creativity. And btw Hammers I did actually use EWR (for about the first half) of my airport, I just went a different way about documenting the results .
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Post by TheNinthCloud on Nov 23, 2011 21:37:34 GMT -5
As long as you use some way to simulate it, I guess it's perfectly fine. Like using a 'season' or 'franchise' mode in a sports game.
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Post by SodaGuy on Nov 26, 2011 18:14:38 GMT -5
As long as you use some way to simulate it, I guess it's perfectly fine. Like using a 'season' or 'franchise' mode in a sports game. I don't think that's very fair, as how many people that do wrestling ones use a way to simulate it? If you are going to enforce that on the non-wrestling ones, then it should be the same for pro-wrestling ones.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 15:04:55 GMT -5
Why not a Non-Wrestling Related Sim subboard? Don't get why this idea was overlooked by all of you! I'm with Jack on this one.
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Post by Red Dragon on Nov 27, 2011 15:22:24 GMT -5
Why not a Non-Wrestling Related Sim subboard? Don't get why this idea was overlooked by all of you! I'm with Jack on this one. Because its just not going to happen. It seems the admins are pretty strict about adding boards. Besides we can hardly petition for a sub-board when our main board isn't currently active enough. I feel like we're not getting closer to a solution, might have to make a vote in the future. Until then, keep the discussion going guys.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2011 16:34:45 GMT -5
I think the board has decided from what I have read. People have said as long as it doesn't spam up the board then it's fine I don't think there should be a new sub board or a new rule just leave it as it is but if something gets out of hand (like the pokemon) then it should be dealt with. At the moment no body has a problem with fury and KvE's diaries so it should just be left alone for now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2011 16:05:40 GMT -5
As long as you use some way to simulate it, I guess it's perfectly fine. Like using a 'season' or 'franchise' mode in a sports game. I don't think that's very fair, as how many people that do wrestling ones use a way to simulate it? If you are going to enforce that on the non-wrestling ones, then it should be the same for pro-wrestling ones. Well the rule here is you have to use a simulator for wrestling diaries (not sure how many people actually follow this, tbh), so I don't see how or why that would be unfair for people who do non-wrestling diaries.
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Post by SodaGuy on Nov 28, 2011 17:10:47 GMT -5
I don't think that's very fair, as how many people that do wrestling ones use a way to simulate it? If you are going to enforce that on the non-wrestling ones, then it should be the same for pro-wrestling ones. Well the rule here is you have to use a simulator for wrestling diaries (not sure how many people actually follow this, tbh), so I don't see how or why that would be unfair for people who do non-wrestling diaries. I understand that it is a rule.. but how can you prove someone is or isn't using a simulator? I have never "got" that rule as it's hard to prove (or disprove) if someone is using a simulator.
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Post by Fury on Nov 28, 2011 17:26:25 GMT -5
A large majority of posters don't use a sim for diaries, it's been that way since I joined the board, SFF (nor any sign up diary really) didn't use a sim, pretty much none of the first person diaries use a sim. I mean we could go around asking for everyone to post a screenshot of their EWR, TEW screen to ensure they are using a wrestling simulator, but I think we need to lax up on how strict we are against these things and encourage people to post what they like as long as they are contributing to the development of the community.
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Post by Rule 30 on Nov 28, 2011 20:05:52 GMT -5
I use a simulator for WWF 98, but I write a lot of segments in like Stone Cold destroying Vince McMahon's limo. Just to make it more interesting, ya know?
I haven't used simulators for some diaries in the past, like WWWC. Which I've been thinking about bringing back at some point if there weren't so many matches and if I can get a better name that doesn't have three Ws in it.
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Post by Ace Bennett on Nov 28, 2011 20:38:47 GMT -5
A large majority of posters don't use a sim for diaries, it's been that way since I joined the board, SFF (nor any sign up diary really) didn't use a sim, pretty much none of the first person diaries use a sim. I mean we could go around asking for everyone to post a screenshot of their EWR, TEW screen to ensure they are using a wrestling simulator, but I think we need to lax up on how strict we are against these things and encourage people to post what they like as long as they are contributing to the development of the community. I used a sim for PTW (at first).
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Post by SodaGuy on Nov 28, 2011 20:45:49 GMT -5
A large majority of posters don't use a sim for diaries, it's been that way since I joined the board, SFF (nor any sign up diary really) didn't use a sim, pretty much none of the first person diaries use a sim. I mean we could go around asking for everyone to post a screenshot of their EWR, TEW screen to ensure they are using a wrestling simulator, but I think we need to lax up on how strict we are against these things and encourage people to post what they like as long as they are contributing to the development of the community. That's kind of my point, if you strictly enforce it and the top five to six diaries aren't using a simulator... then what? Will they be locked? I just don't think it's a rule that can be enforced now.
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Post by Red Dragon on Nov 29, 2011 13:29:49 GMT -5
I'm highly against I think we're going off topic with using simulators for diaries. I don't think its ever really be an issue. We'll prob continue to promote the use of EWR, TEW and other simulators but not inforce it.
Anyway I think we're getting off topic, no need to worry about the use of simulators. It remains the same as it always has.
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Post by nibs92 on Dec 6, 2011 14:09:08 GMT -5
i've certainly no problem with non - wrestling diaries.
i don't really post on here but like to read some of the diaries on here. i don't really have an interest in pokemon, NASCAR etc (not having a go, just not to my taste) so i wouldn't read them, but wouldn't want to take them away from those who would read them.
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Post by Red Dragon on Dec 7, 2011 8:18:23 GMT -5
Right, I think this discussion is drawing to a close. It seems to me that mostly everyone is fine with non-wrestling diaries. In an ideal world we'd be able to have a name change or sub board but I can't see them being pushed through. If you guys do really want a name change though just post and I'll send on a message to the admins.
I'll keep this thread open for a few days more in case anyone has anything to add. Otherwise, it seems like this is sorted.
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