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stenole
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Norway869 Posts
September 01 2011 17:09 GMT
#61
Make posts that you yourself would haved enjoyed reading about. And if you are bold enough to make a new thread, make sure you babysit and nurture it. Update the OP if needed.
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
September 01 2011 17:10 GMT
#62
Don't ask if you should do something that you think would benefit the community. Just do it!
ModeratorFlash Sea Action Snow Midas | TheStC Ret Tyler MC | RIP 우정호
LoCaD
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1634 Posts
September 01 2011 17:33 GMT
#63
Respect your fellow TL Posters, Respect+ to Pro Gamers and the Posters with Rank.

I wouldnt start posting Threads immidiatly only Contribute to existing Threads.

Thats what I did and I am still alive

got Temp banned once though for going off on an Anti Terran Rant once during a ridiculous Game
I understand and feel ashamed for it.
I give up, I just don't know what to write here.
Arisen
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2382 Posts
September 01 2011 17:47 GMT
#64
Don't post in the strategy section except to ask questions until you're pretty good at the game already

"I'm only platinum, but...."

Don't post in the BW section about how you're excited that a team breaking up means more players for SC2 or how you can't wait till Jaedong or Flash switches over. That's their forum for their game, don't ruin it for them.

Don't flame hosts of community shows (Inside the Game, State of the Game, Lo3, WoC, etc); you look like a jackass.

Don't assume you're right and everyone else is wrong; explain your perspective and why you don't think the other idea is valid.

If you're posting about something, include replays.

Be detailed

Respect you TL elders (especially staff/mods/pros)

Don't shit on pro/semi pro players; A big problem is so many people shit on pro players all the time because it makes them feel cool, but then pro players don't want to contribute (ie, almost no professional players post in the strat forum any more)

It's you, not the game; Stop talking about balance and game design

If you're having a bad day, look in the blog section, I'm sure you'll find a nice girl blog that will make you laugh for hours and take all your troubles away.

This isn't 4chan, don't post you're memes as a response to a thread

Ummm...more stuff....

DOn't be stupid....I don't know, I can't think any more, but yeah, don't be stupid and you'll be fine.
"If you're not angry, you're not paying attention"
tofucake
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Hyrule19202 Posts
September 01 2011 17:51 GMT
#65
It's always okay to insult Combat-EX.
Liquipediaasante sana squash banana
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25997 Posts
September 01 2011 18:02 GMT
#66
On September 02 2011 02:10 Antoine wrote:
Don't ask if you should do something that you think would benefit the community. Just do it!

This is good advice. The answer to "Should I do something" is always going to be yes, since it doesn't cost the replier anything to basically get free content. So just skip the step of asking and do it.
Moderator
Saechiis
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Netherlands4989 Posts
September 01 2011 18:02 GMT
#67
Learn to write walls of argumentation and then delete it because the asshole ain't worth it ^^

If you do wish to publish your masterpiece, CTRL C it first or it might be gone forever when the site logs you out or w/e.

Milkis is in denial of his true identity.
I think esports is pretty nice.
SarR
Profile Joined June 2011
476 Posts
September 01 2011 18:24 GMT
#68
On September 02 2011 01:54 Serejai wrote:
I'll probably get warned for this post but don't martyr yourself!

User was warned for this post

This post was pure genius. Advising potential new users against something while simultaneously showing its consequence. This made my day.
Kinetik_Inferno
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1431 Posts
September 01 2011 18:28 GMT
#69
On September 02 2011 03:24 SarR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 01:54 Serejai wrote:
I'll probably get warned for this post but don't martyr yourself!

User was warned for this post

This post was pure genius. Advising potential new users against something while simultaneously showing its consequence. This made my day.

Genius, but I also laughed too!
marttorn
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Norway5211 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-01 18:59:04
September 01 2011 18:31 GMT
#70
On September 02 2011 03:24 SarR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 01:54 Serejai wrote:
I'll probably get warned for this post but don't martyr yourself!

User was warned for this post

This post was pure genius. Advising potential new users against something while simultaneously showing its consequence. This made my day.


Aahahaha oh my god I can't believe how awesome that post is. Cannot be appropriately expressed by words.

This thread is looking pretty great so far, I think in addition to the 10 commandments it will really help new users get accustomed to TL
memes are a dish best served dank
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37071 Posts
September 01 2011 18:33 GMT
#71
On September 02 2011 03:31 marttorn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 03:24 SarR wrote:
On September 02 2011 01:54 Serejai wrote:
I'll probably get warned for this post but don't martyr yourself!

User was warned for this post

This post was pure genius. Advising potential new users against something while simultaneously showing its consequence. This made my day.


Aahahaha oh my god I can't believe how awesome that post is. Cannot be appropriately expressed by words.


Lol, Serejai you are a genius. Be a smart poster like Serejai.
Question: Did Serejai do that intentionally?
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Lexpar
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
1813 Posts
September 01 2011 18:39 GMT
#72
Just be nice. Being nice and treating the others here like human beings who deserve your respect will keep you away from trouble 90% of the time. The warnings/bans I have are all from being mean. Don't post after long/difficult days or when you are already frustrated before even opening the site.

Spell check your post before you click post! I'm bad at this. I write long posts, immediately post them, then edit them 2-3 times as a find spelling mistakes or bummed up phrases. Just do the spell check!

Read and value everyone's opinion. People with 4 posts have insightful things to say, people with 3000+ posts can still be idiots.

Don't be afraid to PM any of the mods/staff if you have a question or a problem. They are much nicer in 1:1 conversations than they might look when they are banning people.
NuKedUFirst
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada3139 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-01 18:46:49
September 01 2011 18:45 GMT
#73
-Don't post image macros "memes" my first warning was from one.

-If you get a warning, don't argue with the mod who issued it.

Edit: Use the search bar before making a thread to see if there is a similar thread and don't make a thread with 1 line.
FrostedMiniWeet wrote: I like winning because it validates all the bloody time I waste playing SC2.
GMarshal
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States22154 Posts
September 01 2011 18:52 GMT
#74
Play mafia with us! There's nothing like playing mafia to boost your post count to ridiculous levels!

On a more serious note, before making posts click the "preview" button and read your post, half the time I do that, I catch stupid mistakes or stuff that could be misinterpreted.

Read the spoiler boxes at the top of threads, and at least the first 10 pages of a thread before posting, chances are if the thread is 89 pages long, whatever you were going to ask/discuss has been talked to death.

Don't be afraid to PM people just to tell them a post made you smile or that you thought their arguments were convincing, it costs you nothing and it makes other posters feel better. Plus who *doesn't* like having a shiny yellow "new pm" at the top of their screen?
Moderator
Mr. Wiggles
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada5894 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-01 18:55:34
September 01 2011 18:55 GMT
#75
On September 02 2011 00:01 Stijx wrote:
Read the entire damn thread before you post in it, if you get there late and still want to express your opinion, read it, then post. Don't read the OP, then post your opinion on page 48 because it most likely was said on page 2.
(and write some stuff for Liquipedia)

edit: And don't write anything like "umad?" or something that makes you look stupid, a lot of people come here to get away from the rest of the internet.
On September 02 2011 01:07 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Read the damn thread before you post.
Don't know if this was meant to be ironic, but it made me chuckle. :p

My advice:

-Don't Flame other users. I've seen way too many posts get warned/banned that were completely fine, but then the poster added an extra line calling the person he was replying to a "fucking retard" or something similar. There's no need for it, and all it's going to do is get you banned.

-This isn't 4chan. Posting stuff like "umad", "+1", "lol", or even just "I agree" isn't contributory. If you don't have anything to add to the discussion, then you don't have to post, just be content to read what others are saying. Two word replies just spam up any actual discussion and makes it harder to read.

-Play TL Mafia. It's probably the best thing you could do on this site. :p

EDIT: GM, YOU NINJA!
you gotta dance
Dr.Lettuce
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United Kingdom663 Posts
September 01 2011 19:02 GMT
#76
I've always felt treat TL as you would real life. If you debate with one of your friends/workers etc you wouldn't instantly call them a fucking retard for disagreeing with you.

Additionally in real life if someone voices an opinion you take the time to listen and reply if worth it. Don't badgerbait in order to start an argument...

I honestly can't understand why people have trouble understand this.
iamke55
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
United States2806 Posts
September 01 2011 19:03 GMT
#77
Always be complaining about balance.

Make sure everyone knows your opinion about whether Huk is a Korean or a foreigner. This is a debate of epic proportions, and you'll regret it if you don't take part in it!

Every time you close the stream because of a caster, post about it to let everyone know.

Remember when you played team games in BW and everyone would say "lag" as soon as there was a bit of lag in the game? The same thing applies on TL when you're watching a stream that lags!

If there is a thread about female SC2 players, whether it be a team or a tournament, you MUST complain about it. Typically you accuse the tournament or team manager of being sexist and claim that the players would get no attention if they weren't female. After all, giving a girl the opportunity to play for a professional team is the fastest way to kill ESPORTS!

If there's a thread about Destiny, you are required by law to post in it that he's a terrible player and speculate about what his ranking would be without infestors.

And finally, remember that the result of a SC2 game should only ever be decided by whichever player clicks the fastest in 20 minutes. If someone ever wins because of their strategy rather than their ability to click super fast in 20 minutes, it is your duty to whine about it here so that one day, tournaments will finally implement that NR20 rule that makes sure the better player always wins.

+ Show Spoiler +
jk
During practice session, I discovered very good build against zerg. -Bisu[Shield]
Harem
Profile Joined November 2007
United States11393 Posts
September 01 2011 19:05 GMT
#78
On September 02 2011 01:10 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2011 01:08 Torenhire wrote:
No one liners

edit: wow I even managed to F that one up. gg.


exactly,one liners are ok unless they are completely useless,pointless,baseless,etc.

Hit the space bar once in a while.
Moderator。◕‿◕。
nttea
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Sweden4353 Posts
September 01 2011 19:15 GMT
#79
On September 02 2011 04:03 iamke55 wrote:
Always be complaining about balance.

Make sure everyone knows your opinion about whether Huk is a Korean or a foreigner. This is a debate of epic proportions, and you'll regret it if you don't take part in it!

Every time you close the stream because of a caster, post about it to let everyone know.

Remember when you played team games in BW and everyone would say "lag" as soon as there was a bit of lag in the game? The same thing applies on TL when you're watching a stream that lags!

If there is a thread about female SC2 players, whether it be a team or a tournament, you MUST complain about it. Typically you accuse the tournament or team manager of being sexist and claim that the players would get no attention if they weren't female. After all, giving a girl the opportunity to play for a professional team is the fastest way to kill ESPORTS!

If there's a thread about Destiny, you are required by law to post in it that he's a terrible player and speculate about what his ranking would be without infestors.

And finally, remember that the result of a SC2 game should only ever be decided by whichever player clicks the fastest in 20 minutes. If someone ever wins because of their strategy rather than their ability to click super fast in 20 minutes, it is your duty to whine about it here so that one day, tournaments will finally implement that NR20 rule that makes sure the better player always wins.

+ Show Spoiler +
jk


Don't forget to always point out that apm doesn't mean anything, followed by example of pro with low apm to prove it, after all everyone thinks apm is everything and you are the only person ever to realise it isn't so.

and make sure to point out to anyone posting in the strat forum a strategy that his strategy will never work because X counters it, or alternatively that it will never work vs good players and therefore is invalid.

Never let anyone get away with a blog even remotely suggesting he got a nice life without calling it a bragblog.

And always tell people in the tech support forum to get a bigger power supply! more watt is always better, just to be safe.

~ava
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada379 Posts
September 01 2011 19:21 GMT
#80
If you're here because you like Brood War or SC2, that's a good sign. Start by reading about other peoples' builds and as others have said, wait about 2 weeks before posting your own theory-crafting; make sure you follow the rules and ask for help from a mod first if you're not sure where it should go.

If you're here for another reason and don't know what Brood War/SC2 is about, spend time watching youtube videos or click on one of the "Live Streams" listed on the right before you do any posting. It's pretty integral to Team Liquid that you know what Starcraft is, etc.
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