Turnip
District 13
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Hello 
Recently, I have seen some threads that have either been pointless, or in the wrong section. That is not what bothered me. What bothered me is how some of the non-staff community responds to these threads.
Lets say someone puts a Moderator application in the Survival Games Discussion section, there are usually a few responses to it before a mod can lock/move it. Instead of saying things like: "*Facedesk* When will noobs like you ever learn!?!?!? You post it under the staff applications section! Your app is WAY to short, you'll never get accepted like that! Or "You're a special kind of stupid aren't you."
If someone makes a bunch of threads that already have been made, such as: Who is the best MCSG player? or Best MCSG Moment. Don't say "UGHHHHHH! when will noobs learn not to make these pointless threads! They're SOOO overdone!!!" Instead, do the right thing and correct them properly, and politely.
Instead of the above options, respond something like this: "Hello, unfortunately this has been posted in the wrong section, it should go here (INSERT LINK TO PROPER SECTION). It also appears that your app is a bit short, here are some tips: Provide more detail for specific questions such as (Insert here). Anyways, good luck on your application
For the overdone threads, say something like this: "We have a thread for posting on this topic (INSERT LINK HERE) to avoid posting a similar thread and starting forum spam, just post your opinion there." Remember not to start any flame wars.
After doing this, or if you don't feel like commenting yourself, report the thread for the reason "Wrong section" Or "Similar thread already made" Staff will move, lock, or delete the thread.
Many of these type threads are posted by newer members of our community. Chances are, they don't know any better and haven't seen many or any guides about the forums. Instead of making them feel bad, or stupid, respond politely and they will soon catch on, and hopefully become successful members of our great community.
Thanks for reading.
Recently, I have seen some threads that have either been pointless, or in the wrong section. That is not what bothered me. What bothered me is how some of the non-staff community responds to these threads.
Lets say someone puts a Moderator application in the Survival Games Discussion section, there are usually a few responses to it before a mod can lock/move it. Instead of saying things like: "*Facedesk* When will noobs like you ever learn!?!?!? You post it under the staff applications section! Your app is WAY to short, you'll never get accepted like that! Or "You're a special kind of stupid aren't you."
If someone makes a bunch of threads that already have been made, such as: Who is the best MCSG player? or Best MCSG Moment. Don't say "UGHHHHHH! when will noobs learn not to make these pointless threads! They're SOOO overdone!!!" Instead, do the right thing and correct them properly, and politely.
Instead of the above options, respond something like this: "Hello, unfortunately this has been posted in the wrong section, it should go here (INSERT LINK TO PROPER SECTION). It also appears that your app is a bit short, here are some tips: Provide more detail for specific questions such as (Insert here). Anyways, good luck on your application
For the overdone threads, say something like this: "We have a thread for posting on this topic (INSERT LINK HERE) to avoid posting a similar thread and starting forum spam, just post your opinion there." Remember not to start any flame wars.
After doing this, or if you don't feel like commenting yourself, report the thread for the reason "Wrong section" Or "Similar thread already made" Staff will move, lock, or delete the thread.
Many of these type threads are posted by newer members of our community. Chances are, they don't know any better and haven't seen many or any guides about the forums. Instead of making them feel bad, or stupid, respond politely and they will soon catch on, and hopefully become successful members of our great community.
Thanks for reading.
