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MikeS
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Is it just me, or has the newbie count gone up 130% in the last month?

That's not a bad thing. Newcomers are great, and that's what builds TGC's future.

Now...

Is it just me, or has the ridiculous posting gone up about 200%?

This is insane. I'm pretty much to the point where I'm about to leave this forum. Luckily, only 3 things are keeping me here.

1.) Couple good forum members
2.) I always have enjoyed the 3D section
3.) Need to see issue 13.

Anyone else feel this way? Maybe it's just that season, or I'm edgy because of Mid-Terms.

Also seeing a lot of fights breaking out lately. Nothing major, but it's just something that doesn't need to be posted.

Suggustions to fix problems.

- When someone asks for help don't tell them to go to the God D*** site. You don't realize it because you're familiar with the place, but TGC is a huge site. It's unlikely they'll stumble upon the right place there first time. Also, many people just ask questions for reassurance that they're doing something right.

Post your outlook on the coming and past month.

(This is in no way directed at anyone, or a group of people. Just outta my own curiousity.)



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zircher
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Given that this is the post holiday season, an influx of new people is expected as DBC/DBP makes a nice gift. As to silly posts, as long as they stay in the General Talk section, that's cool by me.
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Slayer
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 03:05 Edited at: 12th Jan 2004 03:05
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Yah but what about those people that just post things that dont
even go with the thread.

I put a thread to show some work and people just posted junk.
but I think I started geting mad to fast thow.

there should be a thing to were you could delete post on are own
thread. That would be good.

I dont know how to spell
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Slayer
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 03:08
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But they wont do it for you thow. Or can they.

I dont know how to spell
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Slayer
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 03:12
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Ill ask I hope he can. Id like to clear one of my threads.

I dont know how to spell
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Mattman
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hey, you noticed TP69!

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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 03:27 Edited at: 12th Jan 2004 03:36
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oops, yes

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Noobs=New
New=Exciting
Exciting=Coool
Cool=Ice
Ice=C00l
C00l=l33t
l33t=Pros
Pros=Us

So u see, we are all pros. I like helping noobs, cuz I know I was a noob once too.

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Off the top of my head

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John H
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 04:23
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The rush of newcomers is caused by the holiday seasons. My biggest headaches is posts like

THESE KINDS OF QUESTIONS

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Slayer
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 04:26 Edited at: 12th Jan 2004 04:27
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Now that is off the dam wall.

the wall of dumb things.

I dont know how to spell
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MikeS
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 05:10
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lol, that's a great post.

Obviously a forum ringer/spammer.(Someone who posts intentionally to get people at forums mad.)



Yep, it's definitly the holiday season.

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Hmm...pretty much trans punk 69 and neverwinter, those are the only 2 that really bother me. Everyone else is just dandy.

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Lol, great question!

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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 06:54
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"I need help" - yes he does.

RGT may be gone but the best DBP forum is still alive and kicking, check it out.
http://www.dannywartnaby.co.uk/rgt/
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I noticed... o_O I used to give out help a lot... -_- now its just dwindled... so many newbies asking the same questions... I've been patient for the last 2 years... but now... ugh...


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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 07:08 Edited at: 12th Jan 2004 07:11
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Quote: "... so many newbies asking the same questions..."


I swear if I see another post about "why rnd() is not so random" I will strangle something

Variations of that have appeared about a dozen times and I've answered it about 4-5 times. Grrrr Why don't they search?

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Slayer
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LOL rnd() man I thought I was the only one who hated new people.
Look at the boton of the form and read those names. Never
even read there threads. on my AV it says [Sat Nov 15th 2003]
but ive been around befor DBPro came out. just hade to
get a new regester, I dont know why thow.

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Jimmy
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 09:09
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STOP your WHINING

"L33t Pros" whining about noobs is like eleventy billion times worse than noob questions.

Waaahhh I'm leaving the forums because of noobs
Waaaahhh I have man boobs with noobs
Waaahhhahaaaahhh suck on one of them and shutup

Y'all have been noobs at one time, now go code something Mr. L337 and stop haunting the forums. Let the people who actually want to UTILIZE them with meaningful threads work without interruption.

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Van B
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Well it's a community, full of people at differenct experience levels - basically if a newbie annoys you, ignore them.

There's a lot of spam and nonsense in the team requests forum, so I suggest that only the sensible posts are paid any mind, ignore the spam and they'll stop posting it. You have to remember that a newbie comming here probably thinks it's the same attitude as other online communities - where the moody oldbies give the newbies a hard time so the newbies need to stick up for themselves. This forum is different because there are so many people here willing to offer help and advice, newbies tend not to realise this until after they've made a few mistakes.


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Eric T
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I have a copy of the Darkbasic Classic 1.08 Manual in a TXT file on my PC, and for every stupid post, i will post the whole manual on...lol, or just an excerpt...E.X:

Quote: "COMMON FUNCTIONS

Functions can be described as commands that return a value. DARK BASIC uses arithmetic functions, string functions, command specific functions and user-defined functions. They all share commonalties that will help you recognize what they look like and how they are used.

A simple arithmetic function is the ABS command, which takes a negative value and converts it to positive:

PRINT ABS(-100) will print 100 as the result of the function

The same function can be used in a calculation:

A = B + ABS(-100)

Or used with a variable:

A = ABS( B )

Or used as part of a conditional expression:

IF ABS( A ) > 180 THEN PRINT "ok"

Just as you have become accustomed to using variables in place of standard numbers and strings, you can use functions in the same way. As shown, functions can take data but they don't have to. Some functions merely return a value, such as:

DO
PRINT TIMER()
LOOP

You will notice that even though no parameter data is required, you still need to add the brackets. The brackets instruct DARK BASIC it is a function and is a handy way of quickly determining whether it's a variable or function. Unlike variable and array names, functions only require a dollar symbol ($) if a string is to be returned. You do not need to specify a hash symbol (#) if the function is to return a real number, as the individual commands help will reveal."



see how easy it is...lol, then it'll save us all typing time..

(now to type up the DBPRO manual)

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Van B
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Hehe, maybe Rich should upload the DBPro manual so we can just link to the pages .


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Eric T
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Posted: 12th Jan 2004 12:37
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Even better, but you have to keep with me...

In the newcomers section when user create's a new topic, before being able to post, user must select outta a drop down box DarkBASIC Pro or DarkBASIC Classic. Then user post's their question. Then have an auto reply with the manual of either DBPRO or DBC, depending on what the selected. Then it automaticlly locks the thread.

Theres the Newcommers problem solved.

Now the Team request I am still thinking up, but in a hour, and 1 Zappa CD later I should be ready.

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How about an auto-reply with a monkey pointing.. and laughing at them, wearing a t-shirt that says "I'll show you MMORPG" then it turns around and smacks its butt.

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Van B
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LMFAO!!!

We certainly do need more monkeys on this site.


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Yes, the amount of daft newbie postings does seem to have increased...


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I'm a monkey.

...And I'm gone...
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how about a prerequisite to getting a forum account is an online proficiency test on DBC or DBP based on the related manual/help files? - At least that way we could filter/stop some of the more nonsensical posts by kids who don't even try to find help themselves, before asking silly questions.

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In the worlds before Actarus, primal chaos reigned. Heavens sought order. But the phaelax can fly only when its feathers are grown. The four worlds formed again and yet again, as endless aeons wheeled and passed. Time and the pure essence of Heaven, the moisture of the Earth, the powers of the Sun and the Moon all worked upon a certain rock, old as creation. And it became magically fertile. That first egg was named "Bamber". Tathagata Buddha, the Father Buddha, said, "With our thoughts, we make the World". Elemental forces caused the egg to hatch. From it came a stoned monkey.
The nature of Actarus was indescribable!

Long time no see Act, whatcha been upto?


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Hi Van,well it's SSDD,been working alot on more than 20 something models,some mine,some not,...made another character speed-modeling video in wings for realtime use,been sparing a few $$ for a good animation/rendering software.

What about you?

haha I'd like to see that upon regsitering on the forums,to have your access to certain areas limited according to your score on random programming questions asked before login...j/k

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C'mon everyone, lighten up a bit.

Just ignore the stupid posts, and help those who are actually trying ... simple really

... or help red_eye with his FAQ, that way you can just redirect them there.

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cool idea...

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yes, I meant the above all-in-good-fun

-RUST-

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leet=pros?!?!?!?! when the fich did that happen...leet=script kiddys that pretend to have programming and hacking skillz...and yeah new users are getting bigger in population.

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Quote: "So u see, we are all pros"

Talk for yourself mate. Personally I prefer not to have to hang around the waterfront for sailors

Cheers

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That would be good for people to be able to post frome what there
date of regerstration is. there would be no one in code snips saying
"How do I" and in team req "I wont to make this game". I dont know
maybe something like that would be good.

I dont know how to spell
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All kidding aside, it would be kind of neat to have an online test of DBC/DBP basics. If you pass the test/read the FAQ, your forum title gets upgraded from newb to user. It might actually motivate some of the new users to study the core commands and such.

I wouldn't make it a hard test as much as an educational one. Multiple choice with unlimited retries. A few silly answers to make it easy to read and light hearted.

Another option would be that they could not post to some sections until they have read certain sticky posts.
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I love the idea of a profiency test. Heck, I'd even make one up.

Would be kinda fun.



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A test to register for the forum would be a good idea. I would support it.

I am a new member to the tgc community got it for the holidays and even I notice the amount of posts from new people thant didn't bother to read anything before posting. i have read the forums before the new year and posts have changed, but it does show you that the coummunity is growing. I just don't understandwhy someone that wants to know something take 5 mins (or less) to find it. The gc site is big but it is possible to find stuff if you look for it.
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i would laugh if they introduced the test thing and some of the "pros" couldn't do it lol

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There should be some places in the forums thant u cant write to but can view so people who actually knew what they were doing could post there and you could find answers from people that know what they are doing.

but i guess this is the wrong thread for ideas. sorry, should b in the stickie thread
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O_O MSN...


EVERYONE LOVES THE PUFF!... =)

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aaaahhh - attack of the big signatures...


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sorry guys but that's the result of free forums. if you're looking for more "professionalism" (if this will help at all) sign up for DBDN.


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Nice, but useless advice. DBDN sign up has not been available since the site redesign. [If someone can prove me wrong, please do. I'd like to sign up for DBDN.]
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Sigh, I have a bunch of people that are on my

"People to never ever help because they Pirate and/or are Annoying"

List. I'd post it but it may get a few people mad

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I have a list also RPGamer.

I try not to discriminate if it's a worthwhile post though.
(I mean really worthwhile)



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