[wp-forums] Profanity in Usernames

[it's EMG]

I third it!

Another random 'feature' I would love is a cheatsheet of some sort that
reminds me of what all the functionalities/features of the forum are.

I always forget about the purpose of the 'modlook' tag for instance and I
always forget about following threads and/or tags or unfollowing them and I
also forget how to access only the posts that have no answers yet.

... But maybe that's just me and my lack of ability to shove those functions
into my long term memory - whooops!

~ EMG


On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Chris Kasten <handy.solo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Amen, brother. Sing it.
>
> Personally, my eyes (my age :p) would love a bit more color difference
> between followed and unfollowed links. I made some noise about it a couple
> years ago (whenever the theme last changed) but gots no loves that time.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 6:30 PM, Mark / t31os <wp-t31os at ntlworld.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Sounds good..
> >
> > Shame about the theme access, i'd have changed half the forum by now if i
> > had it.. ;)
> >
> > I'm kidding of course, but the forum does need some work, i've been
> writing
> > my own CSS to restyle the forum since i joined, it would nice if it got
> some
> > love.
> >
> > ----
> >
> >
> > Chris Kasten wrote:
> >
> >> If we can gain consensus and nail down where that link would go -- and
> >> what's on it -- then we can certainly approach the Automattic lads about
> >> getting it implemented.
> >>
> >> It isn't something any of the mods can do though. We don't have access
> to
> >> the actual theme.
> >>
> >> - Chris
> >>
> > A note next to the username regarding profanity sounds good Mel,
> something
> > short, simple and clear.
> >
> > I'd be interested to see what you come up with regarding the
> > rules/guidelines, if you want to post updates or info about what you get
> > done via the list i'll happily offer input(and help writing), as i'm sure
> > others will to.
> >
> > I'm not entirely sold on using two documents, which page would have your
> > proposed text..
> >
> >
> > 1. Here's a list of all the things you can do to help others help you.
> > 2. Here's another list of all of the things you shouldn't do unless you
> > want to get banned, moderated or otherwise get into trouble.
> >
> > Wouldn't that be another page? A third, linking to the other two...?
> >
> > Although i'm all visuals me, if i can't picture it, i sometimes have hard
> > time understanding it, don't worry if i don't get it straight away.
> >
> >
> > -------
> >
> > esmi at quirm dot net wrote:
> >
> >> on 10/03/2010 23:27 Mark / t31os said the following:
> >>
> >>> I'd not go so far as to add forum rules or guidelines onto the
> >>> registration process(good idea though, keep em coming), perhaps a link
> at
> >>> the top of the form would be a good alternative though, maybe with a
> brief
> >>> message..
> >>>
> >>
> >> Agreed. People will just scroll through them otherwise. But I think a
> note
> >> about the use of profanity is usernames - preferably right by the
> username
> >> input - would be helpful. Nothing complex. Short & sweet along the lines
> of:
> >>
> >> "Accounts associated with usernames that are considered to be profane
> will
> >> be removed on sight."
> >>
> >> Probably not the best wording but it's a start?
> >>
> >> <snip>
> >>
> >>> One idea could be to have a singular document that covers both forum
> >>> rules and forum entiquette. If you wanted to describe that in a more
> simple
> >>> manner, it could be translated into "What you can do" and "What you
> cannot
> >>> do".. (such a page wouldn't be desribed that way though - i'm sure
> someone
> >>> cringed when they read that).
> >>>
> >>
> >> Is "Do's & Don'ts" too simplistic?
> >>
> >> I'm also wondering if 2 documents might not work better that one.
> >>
> >> 1. Here's a list of all the things you can do to help others help you.
> >>
> >> 2. Here's another list of all of the things you shouldn't do unless you
> >> want to get banned, moderated or otherwise get into trouble.
> >>
> >> For example, some people are genuinely nervous of posting site urls in
> >> case they are contravening a forum rule. I think it might help if they
> were
> >> made aware that it is not only OK - it's sometimes essential - as long
> as
> >> the context is appropriate.
> >>
> >> <snip>
> >>
> >>  For now though, i do believe the forum rules could do with a little
> fine
> >>> tuning, and maybe a few minor additions.
> >>>
> >>
> >> I'll try and have a proper look at the current Rules over the next day
> or
> >> so (time permitting) and see if I can come up with any concrete
> suggestions
> >> for additions or changes. If we stick with it for now, it can always be
> >> built upon until such times as it can be naturally sub-divided. At the
> very
> >> least, it offers a clear focal point for discussion.
> >>
> >> Mel / esmi
> >>
> >>
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