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Post by Sp❣rit on Jul 1, 2012 21:03:53 GMT -5
JULY 2012
It's a brand new month, and we're all living on the edge. Don't make me push you off those stairs, lllllladies. So! We have a bunch of new mod apps and we're going through them. Expect a decision soon, mmkay? We had a lot of last minute applications so we're having a hard time choosing just two.
Wow, more Pokemon to dump in the PC? Nah, someone is bound to like the monthly Promo. If you don't like the water types, maybe a new member can find some use for it. Gotta love the candies and TMs though! Congrats to Ester and Parallel for having a tie in the Caption Contest! Nobody got higher than 3 numbers in the Lottery, but that's ok. Shards are still pretty good, aren't they?
Swarm Pokemon are back! They only appear on the routes, but we have some special Swarm Pokemon that can appear in cities and routes after 7 pages. All of the shops in the Harris Megamall have been updated, so take a look! Our June Event is accepting participants, and we have several members looking for threads! If you have the extra time, take a look at our goofy and terribly cliche Spanish Novelas!
Now that we're done with the actual updates, there have been some questions and concerns that I'd like to address. I'm sure you guys have noticed that our Staff Roll is much shorter than usual. We lost F and Air recently as admins, and no they didn't leave because of drama. They left because they wanted to, and that's ok. Next time you see them, please make them feel welcome. :)
The other issue I'd like to address is C-Box Etiquette. I realize that this isn't a matter of common sense, and sometimes we just have personalities that clash. Regardless, we do have some advice on what to do to make sure everybody stays happy.
1. Follow the C-Box rules! Some of them are silly, but certain ones are there for a reason. I don't want people thinking that the C-Box is not a safe environment because people spam racist/offensive language. Swearing is ok! Fucking swear words, man! Just know when it's appropriate to use said words, mmkay?
Good: "I fucking aced my test!" Bad: "You're a fucking moron. God damn, learn to read."
2. Use the right tone of voice. There are times when you might be calm behind the computer screen, but the things you say can be taken the wrong way completely. Sometimes complaining for no reason isn't appropriate in the c-box! Sometimes it is! Just remember that everybody wants to use the C-Box, and sometimes that can be very intimidating to other members.
Good: "Man! It's so hot today. I'm dying, squirtle. -emoticon here-"
Bad: "Ughhh! The mods are being slow again! My threads are ignored! MY PARENTS ARE DEADDDDD!"
3. Consider others! Nobody likes to be insulted, and if you have to insult somebody in the first place, you're probably not in the right mindset. If you ever have a problem, please PM a mod or an Admin. Do not take conflicts in the C-Box, unless you want a 5 or 10 minute ban to take a breather.
Good reaction: I don't really agree with you, but it's ok. I'm just gonna ask an admin to make sure I know what's going on.
Bad reaction: DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK
4. Please tone down the hints for mod posts. Mods don't want to think about modding when they're on the C-Box, unless they ask for threads to mod. Just remember that they're members just like you, and they want to talk and have fun. They're allowed to do that! When threads are over 24 hours, you can bring it up in the cbox or post it in the "Mod Me" board. This applies to members as well! Members shouldn't have to feel pressured to reply whenever they go in the C-Box, and they don't always want to be jumped on the moment they say hello to someone else.
5. On another note, this includes members and staff. Just remember your limits when it comes to being goofy/trolly on the cbox. There are times when it's fun and ok, and others when it comes off as mean/cruel. We're usually good at looking out for each other when we interact, but it would definitely make it easier for everybody if we learned how to respect each other every now and then. Basically remember when to stop and know when a joke is going too far. If a person appears to be offended or acts in a way where they want you to take it back, that's probably a sign to change the subject.
Good: I probably shouldn't be making sexual jokes to the younger members, so I won't. Good: I want to make a joke about how cruel I am, but maybe writing how I want to butter your grandma's brains, deep fry them then get high off the scent is a bit too creepy. Good: I won't join the band wagon just to make fun of someone. Rubbing in jokes kind of sucks, so I won't add to it.
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Post by Sp❣rit on Jul 9, 2012 19:33:52 GMT -5
IMPORTANT! - - - - - - - - - -
* We're now using the new B/W2 Movesets! If you have Pokemon with B/W moves, you do not have to change the attacks that they already have. Any new Pokemon that appear on the routes and in the shops will have to follow the new movesets.
* Regarding giving out levels during contests! Contests aren't battles, so things are a bit different. You'd normally get a level for knocking out an opponent, but that's not the point of contests. You do deserve levels though, so here's the plan! At the end of each round, you get one level for surviving the round and you get one level if you faint the foe. The level range applies for both.
The rules will be updated with this new information, and there will be a mod thread about this. <3
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Post by Sp❣rit on Jul 28, 2012 21:36:01 GMT -5
END OF JULY UPDATES!
July is almost over, so here's one big PM to make sure everyone knows what's going on! It's ok if you missed the PM, because we save all of our major mass pms in the announcements. <3 The previous July PM is here, in case you're really out of date.
IMPORTANT!
A major note about THIRD CHARACTERS, because it seems like everyone is confused about what's going on. We noticed it wasn't very clearly stated in the rules, but we have told people over and over that third characters are not supposed to have journey threads. If your third character is in a journey thread, make sure you put an end to it ASAP!
We did make it much clearer in the rules this time, so hopefully there won't be any confusion in the future. Please vote in the Caption Contest! We love any form of participation, and keeping this event active is what we want to do! If it dies out, we'll just have to replace it with another. D':
The Lottery is roaring as loud as the harriest gorrilla! Pick your numbers while you can, and if you pick "10" as a number I will come over there and whack you with a shovel.
The TD/ACE event is still going strong! Please participate in your threads if you can! There's also going to be a sneaky move tutor lurking around that sells exotic attacks to all kinds of trainers, regardless of whether you're participating or not.
SPOILED. ABSOLUTELY SPOILED I SEE YOU OVER THERE MISTER NARIN I'M A FABULOUS FLIRTY FANTASIA I AM WATCHING YOU. EYES ARE LIKE DARTS. BETTER GET IN WOLFY'S CAGE OR SHE'LL GO BACK TO HER WAIFUMAN.
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