A Clean Forum

[Falcus]

Id like to see rules against whining.... Honestly, having rules against asking for content has always struck me as a sideways solution, though I understand the spirit of the rules and agree there is a need for something.

Still, with the rules and attitudes as they are, we see alot of "Well Gee Mr Wonderful Content Creator *I'm not trying to be a Gimmie-piggy*, but hows the progress on XYZ Locomotive you posted progress about over 6 months ago?" It feels like the community at large must front load any inquiry with a precaution against a Gimmie-piggie Witch Hunt.....

I'd much rather see a quieter response to things like the recent rather unruly demands for content, to the effect of, instead of having certain Forum regulars throwing up a gauntlet of grumpiness at the offender, perhaps just Reporting them and letting a Mod Deal with it. The Rules as they stand now don't touch this kind of scenario past "Well, if a Mod thinks you're obnoxious, we reserve the right to invoke the Ban-Hammer", and though the mods from what I've seen in my 5+ years of lurking and posting here are more then fair, I think having stronger guidelines might help shape the community a little better.

Falcus

 

[jordon412]

Still, with the rules and attitudes as they are, we see alot of "Well Gee Mr Wonderful Content Creator *I'm not trying to be a Gimmie-piggy*, . . .

I must admit, recently I asked if whitepass if he was thinking about making models of Southern's Alco PA's before taking a break from making models of PA's. Like above, I started off with 'I'm not trying to be a gimmie-pig . . . '. However, to clarify my question, I wasn't asking if he will do it before he takes a break, but instead if he's considering, or planning on making a model of Southern's PA's. If he doesn't, I'll wait until ANL re-releases his model.

Also, I try to keep my mouth shut, but sometimes someone just gets on my nerves and I just have to say 'Hey, quit [insert action here]', or 'Look, calm down'. Sometimes I get a bit meaner at times, but I try not to 'blow my stack', as I don't want to get banned.

Note: I get really mad if someone makes a comment about Autism that I find offensive. That's pretty much the only time that I will 'blow my stack'.

 

[JCitron]

And... The good side does come out of asking nicely as well. I asked if there were any people on a stick like MSG Sapper made for cars. In the end, Scottish made some for everyone to enjoy. We now have easily placed crowds made with the built-in people.

 

[MeowRailroad]

People on a stick? That sounds like a strange country fair food.

 

[Falcus]

I must admit, recently I asked if whitepass if he was thinking about making models of Southern's Alco PA's before taking a break from making models of PA's. Like above, I started off with 'I'm not trying to be a gimmie-pig . . . '. However, to clarify my question, I wasn't asking if he will do it before he takes a break, but instead if he's considering, or planning on making a model of Southern's PA's. If he doesn't, I'll wait until ANL re-releases his model.

Also, I try to keep my mouth shut, but sometimes someone just gets on my nerves and I just have to say 'Hey, quit [insert action here]', or 'Look, calm down'. Sometimes I get a bit meaner at times, but I try not to 'blow my stack', as I don't want to get banned.

Note: I get really mad if someone makes a comment about Autism that I find offensive. That's pretty much the only time that I will 'blow my stack'.

I will send you a PM Later if you wish, however I wanted to say publicly that my post in no way targeted you or anyone else specifically. I have seen numerous people make almost identical requests for information to what you describe.

In my opinion (two cents), people should not have to precaution a mere reasonable request for information against any perspective future accusations. Accusations shouldn't be made readily or quickly enough that people feel a need to address it before they've even stated a question..... My comments are more on our community as a whole (Or perhaps certain parts of it, and even then I'd wager most wouldn't be able to accurately point at which parts), then at any one person, for the purpose of floating the idea publicly that perhaps we could have a written standard somewhere.

Falcus

 

[jordon412]

I will send you a PM Later if you wish, however I wanted to say publicly that my post in no way targeted you or anyone else specifically. I have seen numerous people make almost identical requests for information to what you describe.

No you didn't. I was trying to explain that sometimes people are occasionally labeled 'gimmie-pigs' just because they, the reader, interpreted the post in a different way than the poster, labeled a 'gimmie-pig', intended.