The water hole

mlefev · 09-17-2005, 01:59 PM

Why are the threads like evil genie and such being blocked? I'm sure we would all understand if an explanation was given instead of simply being told we can't post there anymore.

maxpayne_lhp · 09-17-2005, 06:41 PM

Soryy... I was surprised of that too. I asked the mods but it looked kike that Cichlid Man is now busy... we may find the answer from him. As I and another mod guessed, it could be about bandwidth

lwstinkinsweet · 09-17-2005, 07:12 PM

he posted something on "creative story time" he said not to post more than once. so it is probably bandwidth. i know that one of the mods said something about taking up bandwidth being fun and he sounded mad. and then chiclid man said that everyone could only post once on the other thread. so that is i guess why?

Lara · 09-17-2005, 07:35 PM

I'm sure there is a valid reason, whatever it is it would be a good idea to have a sticky explaining more clearly what is and isn't acceptable for posting in the waterhole. The main thing I love about FishForums is that as well as being able to access excellent advise I have the chance to interact with people who are fun, lighthearted, entertaining and friendly. I for one would be really sad if that spirit was undermined due to a misunderstanding because that's what makes FishForums stand out from all the other aquarium related forums out there

Sorry Cichlid Man, nothing personal, I get that you're just doing your job but it's possible that your message could be more effectively (and less offensively) communicated than by putting bold red writing in other people's threads with no prior point of reference or explanation. A sticky headed "read this before you post" would be great

lwstinkinsweet · 09-17-2005, 08:22 PM

I agree completely with Lara. I felt like the posts cichlid man left seemed demeaning and somewhat rude in format. There was no explanation given and it was bold type meaning yelling and red meaning angry. that is just what i got from it. I too love this forum for its sense of community and friendliness. the lack of explanation may anger people and cause less members signing on daily also it could as lara stated undermine the spirit of the site.

Lydia · 09-17-2005, 11:06 PM

I'm sure he will explain it. I'm sure there is a good reason for it, because he doesn't seem like a killjoy; he seems pretty cool so I'm sure he will tell us why it is.

shev · 09-17-2005, 11:13 PM

Maybe has to do with post count?

Lara · 09-17-2005, 11:54 PM

Poor Cichlid man! I'll bet he's gonna crack up when he realises what a stir he's caused! Cichlid man, when required you give excellent advise, thankyou!

**Cichlid Man** · 09-18-2005, 04:31 AM

The forums aren't blocked, I've simply stated for various reasons that no more posts should be added from people who've already had their fair share in these pointless exersises. If you want to have fun that's fine but there have already been similar threads like these never ending monster topics that I've had to delete because of the repeatitive nature of them. Other moderators have also clearly stated that it's OK to start up threads like these, but not for one whole night only two people making dozens of posts, and rarely being used by anyone else. So if anyone else starts up a similar thread, the same rules will aply.
Don't forget, you are welcome to talk about anything you wish in this area, but remember that this forum isn't a typical chat room with all of the features designed to reduce bandwidth, instead please use PM for these long two way conversation type topics.
Regards, Cichlid Man.

Lara · 09-18-2005, 05:16 AM

So what are the 'rules' exactly? That you can only post once in a thread and after that you have to use PM's? In other forums two or three participants will participate in long exchanges, so is it the 'pointless' nature of these particular posts that irritates you, or their length? If they are going on for too long why not just close them? They go for a long enough period of time that anyone who wants to participate can and will so why not just make a time limit? Rather than writing posts in bold red writing in individual threads why not make up a list of rules and conditions that apply to all threads in this forum and post them as a sticky? Make it clear that it's up to the individuals posting to be aware of the rules or guidelines and to follow them.

Personally I think it's a more logical idea to limit the length and life-span of the thread rather than the number of times an individual can post.

**Cichlid Man** · 09-18-2005, 07:05 AM

As I said, it only applies to threads that have the potential to go monster. Also, I did lock all of theses type threads but because other people wanted to carry on posting in them, I decided to unlock them and allow people who haven't yet participated in them to do so.

Lydia · 09-18-2005, 07:33 AM

I think putting a time limit on them would be a good idea. But if you do that you should put a up sticky that says the rules for it.

fishfreaks · 09-18-2005, 07:06 PM

So, were supposed to PM everyone on the site that wants to participate on the threads like that? Wouldnt that be pretty insane?

09-17-2005, 01:59 PM	#1
mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	explanation please Why are the threads like evil genie and such being blocked? I'm sure we would all understand if an explanation was given instead of simply being told we can't post there anymore. __________________ Well rounded fun and discussions available at Lots of Fun 10 gal 3 zebra danios 2 solid orange platies 1 clown pleco Too many stinking pond snails to count...miserable things.

09-17-2005, 06:41 PM	#2
maxpayne_lhp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 2,174	Soryy... I was surprised of that too. I asked the mods but it looked kike that Cichlid Man is now busy... we may find the answer from him. As I and another mod guessed, it could be about bandwidth __________________ ~Nam Nguyen~

09-17-2005, 07:12 PM	#3
lwstinkinsweet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 345	he posted something on "creative story time" he said not to post more than once. so it is probably bandwidth. i know that one of the mods said something about taking up bandwidth being fun and he sounded mad. and then chiclid man said that everyone could only post once on the other thread. so that is i guess why? __________________ Before you met me I was a fairy princess.... i believe in fairy tails and dreamers dreams like bedsheet sails anything i can to get by and fireflies from the song fireflies by faith hill. i just love that song but couldnt put it all here because it would be long. those are my two fave parts (not next to each other in the song though)

09-17-2005, 07:35 PM	#4
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 264	I'm sure there is a valid reason, whatever it is it would be a good idea to have a sticky explaining more clearly what is and isn't acceptable for posting in the waterhole. The main thing I love about FishForums is that as well as being able to access excellent advise I have the chance to interact with people who are fun, lighthearted, entertaining and friendly. I for one would be really sad if that spirit was undermined due to a misunderstanding because that's what makes FishForums stand out from all the other aquarium related forums out there Sorry Cichlid Man, nothing personal, I get that you're just doing your job but it's possible that your message could be more effectively (and less offensively) communicated than by putting bold red writing in other people's threads with no prior point of reference or explanation. A sticky headed "read this before you post" would be great Last edited by Lara; 09-18-2005 at 12:15 AM.

09-17-2005, 08:22 PM	#5
lwstinkinsweet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 345	I agree completely with Lara. I felt like the posts cichlid man left seemed demeaning and somewhat rude in format. There was no explanation given and it was bold type meaning yelling and red meaning angry. that is just what i got from it. I too love this forum for its sense of community and friendliness. the lack of explanation may anger people and cause less members signing on daily also it could as lara stated undermine the spirit of the site. __________________ Before you met me I was a fairy princess.... i believe in fairy tails and dreamers dreams like bedsheet sails anything i can to get by and fireflies from the song fireflies by faith hill. i just love that song but couldnt put it all here because it would be long. those are my two fave parts (not next to each other in the song though)

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09-17-2005, 11:06 PM	#6
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	I'm sure he will explain it. I'm sure there is a good reason for it, because he doesn't seem like a killjoy; he seems pretty cool so I'm sure he will tell us why it is. __________________ Vote for FishForums!

09-17-2005, 11:13 PM	#7
shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 19 Posts: 1,561	Maybe has to do with post count?

09-17-2005, 11:54 PM	#8
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 264	Poor Cichlid man! I'll bet he's gonna crack up when he realises what a stir he's caused! Cichlid man, when required you give excellent advise, thankyou!

09-18-2005, 04:31 AM	#9
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	The forums aren't blocked, I've simply stated for various reasons that no more posts should be added from people who've already had their fair share in these pointless exersises. If you want to have fun that's fine but there have already been similar threads like these never ending monster topics that I've had to delete because of the repeatitive nature of them. Other moderators have also clearly stated that it's OK to start up threads like these, but not for one whole night only two people making dozens of posts, and rarely being used by anyone else. So if anyone else starts up a similar thread, the same rules will aply. Don't forget, you are welcome to talk about anything you wish in this area, but remember that this forum isn't a typical chat room with all of the features designed to reduce bandwidth, instead please use PM for these long two way conversation type topics. Regards, Cichlid Man. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

09-18-2005, 05:16 AM	#10
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 264	So what are the 'rules' exactly? That you can only post once in a thread and after that you have to use PM's? In other forums two or three participants will participate in long exchanges, so is it the 'pointless' nature of these particular posts that irritates you, or their length? If they are going on for too long why not just close them? They go for a long enough period of time that anyone who wants to participate can and will so why not just make a time limit? Rather than writing posts in bold red writing in individual threads why not make up a list of rules and conditions that apply to all threads in this forum and post them as a sticky? Make it clear that it's up to the individuals posting to be aware of the rules or guidelines and to follow them. Personally I think it's a more logical idea to limit the length and life-span of the thread rather than the number of times an individual can post. Last edited by Lara; 09-18-2005 at 05:40 AM.

09-18-2005, 07:05 AM	#11
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	As I said, it only applies to threads that have the potential to go monster. Also, I did lock all of theses type threads but because other people wanted to carry on posting in them, I decided to unlock them and allow people who haven't yet participated in them to do so. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

09-18-2005, 07:33 AM	#12
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	I think putting a time limit on them would be a good idea. But if you do that you should put a up sticky that says the rules for it. __________________ Vote for FishForums!

09-18-2005, 07:06 PM	#13
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	So, were supposed to PM everyone on the site that wants to participate on the threads like that? Wouldnt that be pretty insane? __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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