hi, i am deeply concerned about bannable material on TL.net because my IQ doesn't not let me infer it from TL.net 10 commandments even though i have a really experienced and practical mind when it comes to online speculation. 2 weeks ago i got temp banned for merely referring to this so called protoss 'joke' of 1a2a3a. What surprised me even more is that just prior to this i had remained, and rightfully i believe, ban-free following a much heated argument with Tasteless concerning Toss. So i am calling to my fellow TL.netters to enlighten me on what is bannable material here on TL and what are the generally accepted posting principles (GAPP). Concrete examples of real-life bans would also be appreciated because one of my 2009 resolutions is to remain completely ban-free for the entire year.

Private Message
From: TL.net Bot
Subject: You have been temp banned for 1 week.
Date: 1/5/09 02:20
You have been temp banned for 1 week by vGl-CoW.

Reason: yeah let's just post 1a2a3a4a every time a protoss player is even mentioned, it used to be hilarious and it still is

Do not attempt to circumvent this ban by making a new account, or your ban duration will be increased.

Railz

United States1449 Posts

January 12 2009 04:20 GMT

One liners are generally frowned upon now.

Editted to save myself from irony.

TheFlashyOne

Canada450 Posts

January 12 2009 04:22 GMT

Granted if you are making an OP but are one liners acceptable as replies?

New Zealand6138 Posts

January 12 2009 04:22 GMT

Don't post unfunny memes* and you won't get banned

*definition of unfunny subject to change

Nitrogen

United States5345 Posts

January 12 2009 04:23 GMT

uhhh as long as you aren't making a dumb joke/flaming/dumb comment in general.

and by general i don't mean general forums

micronesia

United States24690 Posts

January 12 2009 04:24 GMT

There is no science to making posts that will avoid getting banned. It is simply a matter of trying to avoid 'bad' posts, and making sure that you develop a history of making good contributory posts so that you're more likely to get the benefit of the doubt in the future.

What is bad varies a bit from mod to mod. One liners are generally bad, but if they are really funny or make a good point you will often get away with them. Making a post for a meme and absolutely no other reason is generally bad unless you are on the forefront! Also, once a meme is dead, you can get banned without warning.

nAi.PrOtOsS

Canada784 Posts

January 12 2009 04:24 GMT

I don't know but I am happy that you got banned for saying 1a2a3a4a it is such an ignorant comment.

whats a meme?

ish0wstopper

Korea (South)342 Posts

January 12 2009 04:27 GMT

post alot. once you get a respectable amount of good posts, then u get more leeway

b3h47pte

United States1317 Posts

January 12 2009 04:27 GMT

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=meme

Just keep posting and looking around and post on forums and you'll eventually get a feel for what's a good post and what's a bad post. It's all experience (and common sense) ;x

Dgtl

Canada889 Posts

January 12 2009 04:32 GMT

#10

On January 12 2009 13:24 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I don't know but I am happy that you got banned for saying 1a2a3a4a it is such an ignorant comment.

whats a meme?

Its a popular saying on the internet. Generally annoying and often completely and utterly retarded saying or term. An example would be "I LEIK MUDKIPZ".

Edit:Spelling

Physician

United States4146 Posts

January 12 2009 04:34 GMT

#11

The next Pony Express will serve you well.

Still your question is REALLY EASY TO ANSWER:

- just BE POLITE, avoid one liners in one liner purge times
- the usual always goes: avoid linking to sites with cheats, warez or illegal sites, don't smurf, don't have more than one account, don't spam
- and YOU will (almost*) NEVER be banned.

*there is a certain element of chaos in teamliquid no one is safe from lol..

NeVeR

1352 Posts

January 12 2009 04:36 GMT

#12

Some of the moderators here really need to chill out. The things they ban people for... it's truly absurd.

Kuja900

United States3564 Posts

January 12 2009 04:38 GMT

#13

Just ask yourself everytime before you hit post:

"What does this contribute to the topic"

And youl be fine.

micronesia

United States24690 Posts

January 12 2009 04:39 GMT

#14

On January 12 2009 13:36 NeVeR wrote:
Some of the moderators here really need to chill out. The things they ban people for... it's truly absurd.

Disagree 100%. Put yourself in their shoes. It's pretty much impossible for them to avoid people saying what you just said without having the quality of the site end up degrading to utter crap. I think they could make minor adjustments, but it definitely isn't some incredibly ridiculous travesty of internet justice.

Night[Mare

Mexico4793 Posts

January 12 2009 04:39 GMT

#15

On January 12 2009 13:27 ish0wstopper wrote:
post alot. once you get a respectable amount of good posts, then u get more leeway

that's not the point. Of course veteranship status has its pro's, but generally, when you're new just try to contribute. You can contribute in different way, posting helpful information, making good arguments in a disscusion topic, flaming with intelligence and grace, putting actually funny remarks, etc. Avoid bad posts such as memes and meaningless one-liners. Avoid trolling. You'll be safe

TheFlashyOne

Canada450 Posts

January 12 2009 04:40 GMT

#16

hey 'Never' , i think you have to watch your back now.

P.S. Sorry for this one-liner.

randombum

United States2378 Posts

January 12 2009 04:43 GMT

#17

LOL, never just got banned again.

Edit, Also, I'm pretty sure moderators at one point said 1a2a3a was over. Although getting banned for it may seem a bit harsh, it really never was a funny thing to begin with.

Physician

United States4146 Posts

January 12 2009 04:45 GMT

#18

On January 12 2009 13:34 Physician wrote: NEVER be banned

One post later he is banned. I guess that would make me prescient or there is a mgod out there with a dark sense of humor.

Hypnosis

United States2061 Posts

January 12 2009 04:49 GMT

#19

OP: are you flashyfinancier? if so get the fuck out of here. Thank you.

DanceCommander

United States1808 Posts

January 12 2009 04:49 GMT

#20

On January 12 2009 13:38 Kuja900 wrote:
Just ask yourself everytime before you hit post:

"What does this contribute to the topic"

And youl be fine.

This. And if you're going to make a bad joke, MS some pictures to go with it, or something. The more effort you put into posts, the less you should worry about being in trouble with moderators (unless of course it interferes with the 10 commandments).

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