I note that around half of the threads on this forum have been locked. This means that one of two things are true. Either,

a) Our moderators have completely lost the plot and are locking every second thread that is opened, or

b) There's been a massive influx of n00bs who have decided to completely disregard all of the FAQ they were directed to when they registered and proceeded to create threads about shit that had been DISCUSSED TO DEATH a thousand times before.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I go for option b.

Look, people, it's not hard.

* You joined this board cos you love the band, like the rest of us. So it's logical to assume that every single fucking question that you could EVER THINK TO ASK has already been asked and/or is currently being discussed. SO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! Instructions are given at the top of the forum. Read... Use... Be fulfilled.

* Anything you want to know about Ben? Well, he's gone. There are threads. Search. Read. Be satisfied. There is NOTHING that anyone can say about Ben's departure that hasn't already been said.

*You want to know about Origin? Or other versions of songs on Fallen? Yet again... Use the search button. If you're too stupid to make it work, you don't deserve to know.

* You think the mods have been hard on you? Did that nasty Dev lock your ickle thread?? Then FUCK OFF. The Gabe covered this. read "The way things work around here" at the top of the screen.

* You want to know about anything to do with a band members background/family/relationships/current personal life? TOUGH SHIT. as a rule, we don't do that here. We love the band, we love the music. We do NOT expect to have access to their private lives and affairs. If that's not good enough for you, then you're not the kind of fan we want. You're a fucking STALKER. There are laws about people like you.

If you manage to come up with a valid, original question/topic on any of the above that hasn't already been covered umpteen times, then I for one salute you.

If, on the other hand, your question is about ANY of the above, then it's probably best if you just DON'T FUCKING ASK.

This has been a Public Improvement Broadcast. Thank you.

I know I'm not a mod and I'm probably speaking out of turn, but the warning I'll get is worth it just to stop this inane prattle.

i love head
a lot :D

ENCORE ENCORE

just so it gets through their heads

A-MOTHER FUCKING-MEN.

I got ten bucks that says this thread gets locked before 12 PST.... anyone want to place bets on another time?

:D


EDIT: It's 29 to 16, Head. That's 2 to 1, not 1 to 1. :P

Yeah... lock it. It wasn't meant to be replied to.

I agree 100% with everything you said...Therefore, this post is being stickified. Well said.

Thank you. I don't have the guts to go about posting a thread like this.

For future reference, because some people can't seem to find these (and I have seen people claim they didn't know about the rules/FAQs or they couldn't find them or they didn't see them)....

The FAQs:
http://www.evboard.com/faq.php

The Rules (which say "READ BEFORE POSTING!" in the subject line, so no excuse):
http://www.evboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=126

The NEW Rules:
http://www.evboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=14873

The Search:
http://www.evboard.com/search.php

The Search Tutorial (because the search is only as smart as the person using it):
http://www.evboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=13481

It will not kill anyone to read/use these. Especially the rules and the new rules, because people are going to be banned left and right if they don't follow them. They are not hard to use/follow.

Just look at how many threads were locked here today... and today I saw someone finally get banned after 12 posts and like, 5 locked threads.

*applaudes*

Well said Head!

Pretty much you just summed up what we were all thinking. I have also noticed the high "X" increase.


It's not really all that much for everyone to read
this (http://www.evboard.com/faq.php) or this (http://www.evboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=14873) every once in a while to make sure nothings changed...

Edited: LOL! Hey krys, you beat me to it

Se now, thats how you make a thread.....! But yeah, even I´ve noticed it and I´ve only been here 3 months.... I´ve never ever had a thread locked... You know why...? Cause I´m smart and READ what to do and what NOT to do....

Good one Head...! ;)

ya im with u on option b. if only we could stop these morons from creating things over and over and over and over and etc again!!!


ICK!!!!!!!!!

this is one of the reasons I perfer off-topic.

Well said and I totally agree with you. WTG Head

Why is this person not a mod?

Can anyone tell me... what is the difference between a message board and a web site? Specifically, in the area of functionality and interactivity?

It seems you all don't really like the very nature of message boards. With all due respect, could all of this knowledge of Evanescence be used to create a web page? You say all the possible questions about alternative Fallen songs, Origin, and Ben Moody's departure have been covered, so don't ask. It's a fair point, but why not get a bunch of you together, go in on a site, and just put all this information that you don't want people asking about, into a web site. Not just some craptacular site with general information, but... Encyclopedia Evanescence. How does that sound? A web page could have better searching, and you could have a moderated "Top 10 Searches."

If you got a board where people can register and post messages, you're going to get newbies who don't know what a FAQ is. *shrugs* Create a site instead, then no one can post and everyone's forced to just read what's there. Or - heh heh heh - set up a script that doesn't let you post until you've read every page on the site, so you know as much about Evanescence as Amy Lee. Well, maybe not that much... LOL.

Can anyone tell me... what is the difference between a message board and a web site? Specifically, in the area of functionality and interactivity?

It seems you all don't really like the very nature of message boards. With all due respect, could all of this knowledge of Evanescence be used to create a web page? You say all the possible questions about alternative Fallen songs, Origin, and Ben Moody's departure have been covered, so don't ask. It's a fair point, but why not get a bunch of you together, go in on a site, and just put all this information that you don't want people asking about, into a web site. Not just some craptacular site with general information, but... Encyclopedia Evanescence. How does that sound? A web page could have better searching, and you could have a moderated "Top 10 Searches."

If you got a board where people can register and post messages, you're going to get newbies who don't know what a FAQ is. *shrugs* Create a site instead, then no one can post and everyone's forced to just read what's there. Or - heh heh heh - set up a script that doesn't let you post until you've read every page on the site, so you know as much about Evanescence as Amy Lee. Well, maybe not that much... LOL.

Apparently you never ever heard of exodusevanescence.com. Which is the WEBSITE which spawned this MESSAGE BOARD. It just recently went down, but it was there for a very long time.

But thanks for the "tip"

Apparently you never ever heard of exodusevanescence.com. Which is the WEBSITE which spawned this MESSAGE BOARD. It just recently went down, but it was there for a very long time.

But thanks for the "tip"
It was really easy to find, with the [exodus] Home link in the upper right corner. And I'm still going through withdrawls. :(

is there a way to delete a locked topic fully? they are so annoying :x

is there a way to delete a locked topic fully? they are so annoying :x


Yes, but they're EDUCATIONAL. :p

i guess theres not really gonna be x's now. i dig the new setup, its nice!!!!!

There appears to be a lot of bandwidth consumed by people simply saying "use the search feature"

Ironic isn't it.

There appears to be a lot of bandwidth consumed by people simply saying "use the search feature"

Ironic isn't it.
and there'd be less if people would just fucking do it. that's the point...

There appears to be a lot of bandwidth consumed by people simply saying "use the search feature"

Ironic isn't it.
Shocking...

And guess how much less we would use if people would just use the damn thing.

But it's just so hard to use. It literally kills people, because it forces them not to be lazy asses and use a couple brain cells.

Well, I see that search (Advanced search - Never use the inline search) now has the option to only search titles; hopefully this will make things easier.

I am still a n00b in here.

But one thing I never understood is that many newbies tend to be so quick to talk lots of crap... I mean, if you're new I think it's pretty obvious you should have a look around and checking out how things work. And I think it's rule no 1 not to open new threads until you really really REALLY have to. I still haven't started a thread, except for the introduction thread, because I feel it's more fun to check which threads are being active and then post a comment or two there.

I guess that the problem is that many n00bs don't really understand how annoying it is when a million threads, about a topic that has been discussed a million times, are started. Sometimes I get the impression that they believe mods are doing this just to be bitches - just for fun! Somehow, in that case I think they've got it wee bit wrong, aye? ;)

hah
Great post!
I just tend to NOT make any new threads...
I Post in ones already started
Less irritating and eaiser that way :p

you know what really annoys me at this moment?
i just took a peek in the Message from the Band forum, and guess what, because of the immature behaviour, both of threads started by Amy got locked.
i do understand the reason why it got locked, and i agree with it,
the reason why this all annoys me is, i'm kinda ashamed for Amy, what will she be thinking when she comes back and read things over? i'm not saying it sohould be removed, but i would like to say to the ones who made it get locked... think before you post and think about who can read it...

lol yeah B is true i guess people are too damn lazy even though i did make a thread about something that was already up aaaaahhh :confused:

wow!! very well said (*clap*)

you know what really annoys me at this moment?
i just took a peek in the Message from the Band forum, and guess what, because of the immature behaviour, both of threads started by Amy got locked.
i do understand the reason why it got locked, and i agree with it,
the reason why this all annoys me is, i'm kinda ashamed for Amy, what will she be thinking when she comes back and read things over? i'm not saying it sohould be removed, but i would like to say to the ones who made it get locked... think before you post and think about who can read it...
Yeah, I agree. I read Amy's threads and once I got past page, like...ehh...3 or 4 or so...things got immature and nasty.

I think it's sad. Think about it this way: if Amy comes back and sees the results that her threads have been getting, she may stop posting. None of us want that. Ever.

In response to the first post...I'm a newbie. And yes, I can be pretty stupid at times...but on the other hand, 'newbie' means I'm new and still poking around. So if we newbies mess up and double post (as I've accidentally done a few times) or ask a question that's already been asked, cut us a bit of slack please?

On the other hand, the search SHOULD be used to the fullest extent. I agree there.

By the way...just a random question...why did exodus evanescence go down? Will it be back up at any time?

By the way...just a random question...why did exodus evanescence go down? Will it be back up at any time?

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=6725

I guess that the problem is that many n00bs don't really understand how annoying it is when a million threads, about a topic that has been discussed a million times, are started. Sometimes I get the impression that they believe mods are doing this just to be bitches - just for fun! Somehow, in that case I think they've got it wee bit wrong, aye? ;)

RIGHT!

You fit the finger in the ass hole! However, the mods receive a training that allow them to be candidades to the Senate at least,,, heh heh heh,,,

(to say the truth, perhaps the Seminary could the right place instead of,,, sometimes I did notice sooooooo cloyness and bitter comments,,, poor guys!)

you know what really annoys me at this moment?
i just took a peek in the Message from the Band forum, and guess what, because of the immature behaviour, both of threads started by Amy got locked.
i do understand the reason why it got locked, and i agree with it,
the reason why this all annoys me is, i'm kinda ashamed for Amy, what will she be thinking when she comes back and read things over? i'm not saying it sohould be removed, but i would like to say to the ones who made it get locked... think before you post and think about who can read it...

I was really very upset of this but mods were forced to do so due the continous dropping of colders posting shit and further reactions of exodites (heh heh heh,,, I love this word!)... Amy didn't deserve such lockings anyhow,,, but,,, probably things could getting worse.

Has it been thought of to when a person starts a membership w/ the evboard to automatically be routed through each of those threads? I can guarantee that about 90% of the members that are joining now don't remotely look at those, they just get post happy. Little_onw said that one time, people had a thing for posting and starting threads just to get their post count up. Notice how I don't post all that much. If I find something interesting to say, I put my 2 cents worth in, thats about it. But thank you HEAD for starting this thread. It was needed, and it should be the first thread that people are directed to before they start posting.

I really didn't want to have to post this, but I feel it's necessary to refresh some memories. It's kind of long, but if you want to stay around, it's an absolute must to read.

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=163036&postcount=160

Do not speak like this. It will make mods not like you. There are international members here that are trying to learn English. Don't make them fail a test by posting like this "2 b or not 2 b. Dat is da ?"
Please be considerate.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=6532
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=8701
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=563&page=21&pp=10

"You" is not to be discussed. It's Amy's song. It doesn't have to do with the quality of the song (who are we talking about?). It's not even about what the song is about. Evanescence/Amy Lee has given us so much already. Give a little respect back.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=5788&page=41&pp=10
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=5788&page=32&pp=10
For those who have seen the Amy Lee pictures, please DO NOT ask how Bonnie Lee died. Unless the Lees feel like sharing the information, please be considerate.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=7220

Search and read before you decide something is worthy of posting.
Do not say that you're lazy and can't find something. There are literally thousands of facts that you can find just by searching or PMing someone who's been on here for a while.

Use common sense.

Take the mods seriously, but don't take what the mods say personally. That's one of the biggest problems. The mods here do not deserve being called Nazis. They're strict, but only because they want to keep the boards under control. There's a saying: "If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."
Do you want the O-board?
"OMG lyk3 Eferecense rulz j00! I luv her!!!111oneonetwo"

If not, then for the love of God, please LISTEN TO THEM!!!!!!!

"OMG Evanescence, please come to..."-No. They do not get to pick where they want to go. Bitch at Wind-up.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=1195

DO NOT say you will kill yourselves if you miss a band member posting. It makes us sympathetic and it makes you sound pathetic. I may never get to see them, but I won't slit my wrists for it.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=9351

Try not to PM band members/band members families because they may not get to all of them and we all want to see them post something out here so that everybody can read and postwhore later :) And if they don't answer you, then follow the rule above this one.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=9567

Don't ever announce you're leaving. If you have to announce that, do it in PMs.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=2377

Don't be stalkerish.

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=292822&postcount=46

Don't ever say you know the name of a Backstreet Boy...oh shit :(

And for God sakes have some fun.

I'd like to add that if you think the mods are being pissy at you for no reason, this post gives the mods the justification to do so. If you get banned, it's probably your own fault.

::stands up in a large crowd ans slowly begins to clap::

I figure if some Evboarders learn by example, then they would not get banned. I hope this in some way works :(

Wow, I just read all of the threads that Cfw linked to. Some interesting stuff, but maybe it'll help me not get banned.

members should know the DO's and DONT's first before posting

seriously!!! how hard is it to just read and abide by the "do's and dont's"?!?! look when i joined and how many posts i've posted...i'm a nOOOOOOOb and then some and even i know the rules...i honestly read thru all of them. that shit pisses me off...and, again, i'm a n00b. that says something, i hate redundancy.


again, i'm a n00b

hold on, that was redundant of me...sorry

:sends self to corner for "timeout":

I was kind of suprised... for awhile the Locked post count was down but with in the last couple of weeks its seems to be up again. Yes its a little frustrating i guess what i dont get is how some people just cant read~

*buys people Hookt on Foniks*

::helps LAUREN with distribution::

Yeah, i agree with everything head said, everyone just posts dumb topics which have been talked about tonnes of times and are just a load of crap which is in the way.
I think i've had a couple of threads locked but I was a younger lurker then and now i've got the message that you're not wanted if you do that so I pulled myself together.

-hattie jo

i love head
a lot :D
so do I *wink wink nudge nudge*

Too Many Xs...

Yup...

I am planning to attend the Rock in Rio and meet few other exodites there. If we have photos to show you... where do I post them??? I already did notice some different threads concerning Rock in Rio... confusing ... :confused:

I guess, one is enough... the Portuguese thread is also useful in order to meet other people and try to go there altogether (front row... I hope)...

About the rest... check by yourselves... how many closed threads in the last 6 days???

maybe it's an idea to get the concert forum back as the way it used to be, so it makes it all easier to find and to know where to post pictures?

because like gilwellian, i have the same problem, we're going to the London show and we've planned to make pics, there are about 2 maybe 3 threads about the uk tour/london show...

I'm a "n00b", and also a lurker by nature so I haven't posted much on here yet, but the original post is much appreciated. I'd like to make sure I can do my part in not posting things that have been mulled over too many times before. However, you curse like a sailor, which doesn't impress me. People who constantly swear tend to come off as uneducated and hot tempered. It just really turns me off.

However, you curse like a sailor, which doesn't impress me. People who constantly swear tend to come off as uneducated and hot tempered. It just really turns me off.
Nah. He's alright. (not great mind you, just merely alright) ;)

He doesn't cuss like that unless he's really really fed up of the crap that goes on here.
(or he's just drunk and being an ass) ;)

But as for uneducated... He's no Lly, but then again who is? He holds his own in the Debate threads, and that's better than most here can say.

You know I totally agree. I'm a n00b and I'm still searching around to see what I can find before I go running off my mouth and getting myself banned. I went to exodusevanescence.com and it said they are working on getting it back up because of the band changes they have to change or something like that I don't remember exactly what it said. On the other hand I don't know how long that has been like up like that so I'm prolly not a good source for this info. Actually I should prolly go and introduce myself on the intro thread.

I really didn't want to have to post this, but I feel it's necessary to refresh some memories. It's kind of long, but if you want to stay around, it's an absolute must to read.

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=163036&postcount=160

Do not speak like this. It will make mods not like you. There are international members here that are trying to learn English. Don't make them fail a test by posting like this "2 b or not 2 b. Dat is da ?"
Please be considerate.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=6532
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=8701
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=563&page=21&pp=10

"You" is not to be discussed. It's Amy's song. It doesn't have to do with the quality of the song (who are we talking about?). It's not even about what the song is about. Evanescence/Amy Lee has given us so much already. Give a little respect back.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=5788&page=41&pp=10
http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=5788&page=32&pp=10
For those who have seen the Amy Lee pictures, please DO NOT ask how Bonnie Lee died. Unless the Lees feel like sharing the information, please be considerate.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=7220

Search and read before you decide something is worthy of posting.
Do not say that you're lazy and can't find something. There are literally thousands of facts that you can find just by searching or PMing someone who's been on here for a while.

Use common sense.

Take the mods seriously, but don't take what the mods say personally. That's one of the biggest problems. The mods here do not deserve being called Nazis. They're strict, but only because they want to keep the boards under control. There's a saying: "If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."
Do you want the O-board?
"OMG lyk3 Eferecense rulz j00! I luv her!!!111oneonetwo"

If not, then for the love of God, please LISTEN TO THEM!!!!!!!

"OMG Evanescence, please come to..."-No. They do not get to pick where they want to go. Bitch at Wind-up.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=1195

DO NOT say you will kill yourselves if you miss a band member posting. It makes us sympathetic and it makes you sound pathetic. I may never get to see them, but I won't slit my wrists for it.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=9351

Try not to PM band members/band members families because they may not get to all of them and we all want to see them post something out here so that everybody can read and postwhore later :) And if they don't answer you, then follow the rule above this one.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=9567

Don't ever announce you're leaving. If you have to announce that, do it in PMs.

http://www.evboard.com/showthread.php?t=2377

Don't be stalkerish.

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=292822&postcount=46

Don't ever say you know the name of a Backstreet Boy...oh shit :(

And for God sakes have some fun.

I'd like to add that if you think the mods are being pissy at you for no reason, this post gives the mods the justification to do so. If you get banned, it's probably your own fault.



Hi I'm new in the Evboard but I've been watching my friend for a while, and I have been looking around and reading some threads and seeing how people get banned and how to stay away from that end of it. I think you did an awesome job explaining this issue and if anyone does get banned, it is most likely their own fault. Cyea

I just wanted to say that I'm not quite a n00b (I might as well be...), and I agree completely with everything you said. It wasn't very hard to READ the threads here, and to find stuff...

So, uh, GO YOU!

*hugs*

:(

It has become apparent that some n00bies just don't know how to read/don't care to read.

I don't know how to explain things any more than I already have...

:(

It has become apparent that some n00bies just don't know how to read/don't care to read.

I don't know how to explain things any more than I already have...


They're too lazy to search so let mods to work in the way they do very well... you know what I mean... ;)

I don't know... Talking as a n00bie I think it's quite easy to move in this board. Search button is veeery effective and useful.

I can't understand... I guess it's just that: lazy bums.

I agree. I've been here for like 3 dayz and i seen the same threads like 50 million timez. shittz gotta change. I know i've probably posted something that's been said before but i've never really thought about searching for it to see if it exists already. Ahh well. Half the people here probably do the same - :rolleyes:

Ok, I havent posted here in a WHILE.
But this board does seem uptight, oh yes for the control sake of the board.
Ok look at some other boards (not saying those boards are better than this one )they are very controlled, but doesnt seem crazy
Oh noes too many x's? well just delete the whole thread not that hard.
Also posts not showing up, dumb idea, let the post show but still moderate, this can be done if you did delete the threads.

Ok, I havent posted here in a WHILE.
But this board does seem uptight, oh yes for the control sake of the board.
Ok look at a site like Gamefaqs.com's message boards they are very controlled, but doesnt seem crazy
Oh noes too many x's? well just delete the whole thread not that hard.
Also posts not showing up, dumb idea, let the post show but still moderate, this can be done if you did delete the threads.
everyone has rules. This board has rules. The mods are the police to keep us in shape. Buckle up, don't drink and drive, and you will be fine.

ps- don't compare this to other boards either. This board is UNCOMPARABLE.

deb

Ok, I havent posted here in a WHILE.
But this board does seem uptight, oh yes for the control sake of the board.
Ok look at a site like Gamefaqs.com's message boards they are very controlled, but doesnt seem crazy
Oh noes too many x's? well just delete the whole thread not that hard.
Also posts not showing up, dumb idea, let the post show but still moderate, this can be done if you did delete the threads.

Maybe if you knew what kind of shit comes through the mod queue then you'd keep your uninformed mouth shut about the rules around here. They've been modified to best suit our needs for nearly 2 years now with trial and error, and the administration has gotten pretty damn good at what they do.

Ok, I havent posted here in a WHILE.
But this board does seem uptight, oh yes for the control sake of the board.
Ok look at a site like Gamefaqs.com's message boards they are very controlled, but doesnt seem crazy
Oh noes too many x's? well just delete the whole thread not that hard.
Also posts not showing up, dumb idea, let the post show but still moderate, this can be done if you did delete the threads.

This board is 'uptight' because it needs to be, as Machine Head said, alot of shit is posted on this board, the Mods, myself and most long-time members are sick of these threads. The admin system is very good, and if it was not in place then this board would either be fileld with crap, or would be dead.

I agree, tho 4 new members its hard 2 no wots already been asked or sed

Yeah, I agree. I read Amy's threads and once I got past page, like...ehh...3 or 4 or so...things got immature and nasty.

I think it's sad. Think about it this way: if Amy comes back and sees the results that her threads have been getting, she may stop posting. None of us want that. Ever.

In response to the first post...I'm a newbie. And yes, I can be pretty stupid at times...but on the other hand, 'newbie' means I'm new and still poking around. So if we newbies mess up and double post (as I've accidentally done a few times) or ask a question that's already been asked, cut us a bit of slack please?

On the other hand, the search SHOULD be used to the fullest extent. I agree there.

By the way...just a random question...why did exodus evanescence go down? Will it be back up at any time?

I agree totally I meen ive just joined, So im likely to screw up here n there, so as Katya says cut us sum slack every1 was a newbie once, right?

I agree, tho 4 new members its hard 2 no wots already been asked or sed
Firstly, finding out what's been asked or said before is what the search button is for. Use the search button. How many times do we have to say this??

Secondly, Please don't type like that. It's a crime against the language. That thing in front of you is a keyboard, not a mobile phone. Please use something coming close to being English. What you posted was just downright lazy.

Thirdly, Welcome to the board. Go post something in the "Introduce yourself" forum. You don't want to jump into a bear-pit like THIS thread for your first posting.

EDIT - And please, don't double post... Edit stuff into your existing post. Thanks.

Secondly, Please don't type like that. It's a crime against the language. That thing in front of you is a keyboard, not a mobile phone. Please use something coming close to being English. What you posted was just downright lazy.

I think the username and the post content go well together, don't you?