{{
`${userDetail.user.displayName}${userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode ? `#${standardizeBungieGlobalCode(userDetail.user.cachedBungieGlobalDisplayNameCode)}` : ""}`}}
{{getUserClans()}}
10/4/2012 2:50:33 AM
44
Should Halo 4 threads be bannable?
I wouldn't normally suggest something like this, but things are out of hand. The Flood is drowning in them (not right now, but lately). Generally they escalate into one-sided rants or flame wars.
While I don't like the idea of another topic being ban or warning worthy, I feel the number of these threads detracts from the variety of the flood.
What do you guys think?
-
Perhaps. I think they're on the same level, at this point, as political threads because they [i][b]always[/i][/b] spark arguments. Always.
-
-
There has been a thread similar to this before, and I say no, or at least not on the basis that they are Halo 4 threads. If they become monologuing rants or flame wars, sure, lock them and ban the participants. The topic itself is not the problem; it is the poster's inability to remain calm and collected during a conversation that is the problem. Besides, if they were banable, this thread would not exist. It's kind of a paradox, like what would happen if you went back in time and killed your grandpa?
-
Banning Halo 4 as a topic I say no. I don't go to 343 much so it's a good source of info for me. If things get ugly that's what the mods are for.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] joedanny96 Perhaps. I think they're on the same level, at this point, as political threads because they [i][b]always[/i][/b] spark arguments. Always.[/quote]The sad part is that's accurate. I've only seen a few that haven't become Hot Topics.
-
It's what the flood wants to talk about no use suppressing it.
-
I don't think they should, unless they are rule-breaking. Simple as that.
-
News about Halo 4 is coming out every week, and people want to discuss it. Now most of those threads don't become flame wars. Two people arguing stubbornly is not a flame war. Is it stupid? Yes, but that's really nothing new on the Flood, or anywhere on Bungie.net for that matter. Also, the flood is largely Pro Halo 4, the minority is just very outspoken.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] BlackHeaven News about Halo 4 is coming out every week, and people want to discuss it. Now most of those threads don't become flame wars. Two people arguing stubbornly is not a flame war. Is it stupid? Yes, but that's really nothing new on the Flood, or anywhere on Bungie.net for that matter. Also, the flood is largely Pro Halo 4, the minority is just very outspoken.[/quote]Still. Maybe the mods could set up a H4 news thread, for information to be posted in? It would save room on the front page for different content and topics.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] OneDeadCaveMan [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] joedanny96 Perhaps. I think they're on the same level, at this point, as political threads because they [i][b]always[/i][/b] spark arguments. Always.[/quote]The sad part is that's accurate. I've only seen a few that haven't become Hot Topics.[/quote]So are PC vs Xbox, PC vs, Mac, iPhone vs Android, girl threads, etc.
-
Everyone is_____ for Halo 4 -Excited -Skeptic -No buying -Criticizing what 343i has done -Liking how H4 looks -New maps -Weapons Those threads will stop when the game gets released.
-
Well put Haydoi. I don't think Halo 4 threads should be disallowed. Its one of the big topics in gaming, people want to talk about it. They're going to talk about it. Its just part of the whole deal you get with free access to a forum. If we banned Halo 4 topics, we'd have to ban all the hot topics that come out for the next "big thing". We'd have to ban topics for new movies, other games, world events...and that's nothing short of counter-productive. We should let The Flood discuss Halo 4, or other big topics that are not already breaking a standing rule. If people take advantage of Bungie giving them a place to talk about that stuff by being abusive to other users, we'll deal with them. We don't need to do away with the topic altogether. You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names.
-
Ban the topic? No, but the mods should keep a close eye on the Halo 4 threads as they're spreading to other forums on this site.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote] Sad face. But to the OT I don't think just in general they should be banned, but for obvious rule breaking or out of control threads pertaining to Halo 4 should be locked. [Edited on 10.03.2012 7:05 PM PDT]
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote]What if that was by choice. catman was available when I made the account.
-
Sorry, my first response was kinda rude. No, I don't think it's a good idea. Maybe they could be locked if there is flaming in them but you shouldn't be banned for trying to create disscussion.
-
I suggested an official Halo 4 topic before, but people would abuse it and it would probably end up as a flame war after a few pages. There are always Halo groups, so I urge people to join mine or others if they want a place to discuss the game. The posts go in the flood because people aren't joining the groups. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote] I'd look really weird as just "A Legged Goat". It would be like stating the sky is blue.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote] Nay, thou.
-
[quote]I suggested an official Halo 4 topic before, but people would abuse it and it would probably end up as a flame war after a few pages. [/quote] That would be a really good idea, just getting it to stick is the problem. [quote]There are always Halo groups, so I urge people to join mine or others if they want a place to discuss the game. The posts go in the flood because people aren't joining the groups.[/quote] I just joined yours which I should have done earlier. But it's like a group has to have 1000's of members for it to be effective and productive.
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote] -Holds breath thinking was bout to say all caps... whew!
-
I second this [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote]
-
I do not. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Bricypoo I second this [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] evilcam You know what we should do away with? Users who have numbers in their names. [/quote][/quote]
-
The Flood is for Off-Topic discussion. Halo 4 is Off-Topic. Where's the problem?
-
I say lock the ones that are just plain retarded.
-
banning h4 as a topic is ridiculous and bungie would never allow it
-
[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] st3althsniper22 The Flood is for Off-Topic discussion. Halo 4 is Off-Topic. Where's the problem?[/quote] People are saying it looks like a Halo 4 forum.
