Reading the Forum Section Rules should be a requirement before creating a new topic.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Nowadays, qiute a few topics that I see are violations of the Section Rules and are closed more often than not. 

(Understand please, that this idea is in no way criticizing anyone whose topics have been closed due to that manner, I am simply trying to save people some embarrassment and maybe save their time.)

 

So, here is what I propose:

• When creating a new topic in any section, the rules are a requirement to read and understand BEFORE you are able to create it.
• After reading the rules, you can proceed to the "Posting New Topic" screen.

Explanation:

 

When you click the "Create New Topic" button, you are taken to the rules screen with a notice:

• Attention, you are creating a topic in so-and-so forum section, and this topic would be under full control of the Section Moderators, and could be closed at any time if it is a violation of these rules, so please take some time and fully understand them before creating your topic.

After reading this notice, you read the rules and then create your topic.

 

                                      ***UPDATED***

The main problem pointed out is that "Players can just skip the option".

All too true, but the text could be right above the "Create Topic" button, with a small check-mark box kind of like the "Accept User Agreement" option, in addition to the small pop-up. Keep in mind that this idea is meant to find every way possible to make sure that players read the rules before posting any new topics.

 

Also, on that note, "What about players who have read the Section Rules already or players who fully understand them?"

Well, I think a possible solution is to only make the players read the rules once before they create a topic. After that, they are free to create without having to read the rules over and over again.

 

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I know that this might not COMPLETELY dissolve these types of topics, but I believe it would help.

Also, please keep in mind that the idea is NOT perfect, and needs improvement. That's where you guys come in. :)

 

As always, comments, likes, dislikes, opinions, and additions to this idea are accepted! :)

 

 

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[r_DidYouKnowThat0 1,662]

Won't do anything  in my opinion.

To them, it's just another click that they need to make in order to make the topic.

They won't even read it. Just click "Post new topic."

[PowerStrike1.1 270]

What a great idea! It makes perfect sense because there are so topics that violate the section rules. Not just newbies but old timers. But the idea should be previewed then released if no violation(Yes, I know it will take too much time.).

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Won't do anything  in my opinion.

To them, it's just another click that they need to make in order to make the topic.

They won't even read it. Just click "Post new topic."

Yeah I know......sadly. -_-

 

Like I said, it's not a perfect system.

I know that this might not COMPLETELY dissolve these types of topics, but I believe it would help.

[iamthebadboy2 168]

Despite our earlier disagrement I agree with you here. Even I make mistakes and post things in the wrong section or whatever. So just don't blame the people who do it. But I agree with you. +1 (ran out of upvotes)

[Asta_lavista_baby123 67]

I always though of these rules as more of guidelines rather than rules, sometimes they just art nesesary. 

[deadtoyou 2,502]

I always though of these rules as more of guidelines rather than rules, sometimes they just art nesesary. 

:huh:

 

If they are "Just Guidelines" then why are topics closed due to those very same rules?

[Asta_lavista_baby123 67]

Believe it or not tank had rules about how much you can write in one post, and some very very bored mods used it to close threads because of it, eventually it got out of hand and only two or three topics remained open in the general section. Thank god its no longer like this and the rule was removed.

[PowerStrike1.1 270]

:huh:

 

If they are "Just Guidelines" then why are topics closed due to those very same rules?

Then they're guidelines and rules!

[Asta_lavista_baby123 67]

:huh:

 

If they are "Just Guidelines" then why are topics closed due to those very same rules?

some things were better in the past such as purple paint glitches, if i made a topic asking about it it would be closed because its a previous thing however i would love a paint like this, so why can't i ask for it back.

This is just an example, but seriously can i have this paint.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

^Have you seen the "Red Paint" glitch?

 

There is a very good reason why they are rejecting ideas like that.

 

For that idea, it's because that players can "Mask" the paint they are using and therefore, their enemies don't know how to counteract against a paint that could be Flora for all they know.

The point is, Having an unknown paint makes it harder for your enemies to equip the best weapon against you.

 

#offtopic :ph34r:

[Asta_lavista_baby123 67]

^Have you seen the "Red Paint" glitch?

 

There is a very good reason why they are rejecting ideas like that.

 

For that idea, it's because that players can "Mask" the paint they are using and therefore, their enemies don't know how to counteract against a paint that could be Flora for all they know.

Yes i have seen the the proper red paint, i don't see why the just can't make a update to a more vibrant red paint or introduce the purple paint as a proper purple paint.Instead of a glitch which was years ago.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Yes i have seen the the proper red paint, i don't see why the just can't make a update to a more vibrant red paint or introduce the purple paint as a proper purple paint.Instead of a glitch which was years ago.

The purple paint looked too much like "Helper"

Besides, having a paint that looks like it has no protection can give you an advantage in battle that otherwise you wouldn't have.

[orangebee 24]

The purple paint looked too much like "Helper"

Besides, having a paint that looks like it has no protection can give you an advantage in battle that otherwise you wouldn't have.

Its a carbon paint with a purple overlay, other than a walking purple target i see no advantage.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

Its a carbon paint with a purple overlay, other than a walking purple target i see no advantage.

The fact that you don't know the protections of the paint make it hard to mount a counter-offensive.

[orangebee 24]

The fact that you don't know the protections of the paint make it hard to mount a counter-offensive.

you will if its a proper paint in the garage, do people know the protection of tiger most likely yes if they are at that level of gameplay. Make it a proper paint and no problem will be had.

[Maf 32,328]

Well, do you actually read the terms and conditions before ticking the box to confirm that you read them?

If we force people to do another action before posting a topic, it will only be frustrating for players, who know the rules, but it won't change much for newbies to the forum as they will just ignore the rules anyway and do their own thing. Even in the chat violators section there's huge rd letters saying "READ THE RULES BEFORE STARTING A NEW TOPIC", yet every other report in there doesn't satisfy the requirements. Besides, I'm not sure if it's even possible to make a window pop up before you create a topic as this is a standard forum template - not a custom one made by the developers, but I'll talk to Yele and see what she thinks about this idea...

 

Personally, I think it might help a little bit, but the decrease in the amount of pointless topics won't make up for the time invested into developing a system with pop-up messages.

[deadtoyou 2,502]

^I know, this is the major problem, but the idea is far from perfect.

Thank you for the input. :)

 

I can think of several solutions to the pop-up issue......

• The text I mentioned can be right above the "Create Topic" button, and you have to check the box before creating, but then players might mot read them at all.
• The rules themselves are at the top of the page, and you read them, and scroll down to edit the topic.

 

 

As for the problems concerning players who know the rules and have created topics before, maybe they are only forced to do it once?

[jouman13 9]

Nowadays, qiute a few topics that I see are violations of the Section Rules and are closed more often than not.

(Understand please, that this idea is in no way criticizing anyone whose topics have been closed due to that manner, I am simply trying to save people some embarrassment and maybe save their time.)

 

So, here is what I propose:

• When creating a new topic in any section, the rules are a requirement to read and understand BEFORE you are able to create it.
• After reading the rules, you can proceed to the "Posting New Topic" screen.

Explanation:

 

When you click the "Create New Topic" button, you are taken to the rules screen with a notice:

• Attention, you are creating a topic in so-and-so forum section, and this topic would be under full control of the Section Moderators, and could be closed at any time if it is a violation of these rules, so please take some time and fully understand them before creating your topic.

After reading this notice, you read the rules and then create your topic.

 

***UPDATED***

The main problem pointed out is that "Players can just skip the option".

All too true, but the text could be right above the "Create Topic" button, with a small check-mark box kind of like the "Accept User Agreement" option, in addition to the small pop-up. Keep in mind that this idea is meant to find every way possible to make sure that players read the rules before posting any new topics.

 

Also, on that note, "What about players who have read the Section Rules already or players who fully understand them?"

Well, I think a possible solution is to only make the players read the rules once before they create a topic. After that, they are free to create without having to read the rules over and over again.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

I know that this might not COMPLETELY dissolve these types of topics, but I believe it would help.

Also, please keep in mind that the idea is NOT perfect, and needs improvement. That's where you guys come in. :)

 

As always, comments, likes, opinions, and additions to this idea are accepted! :)

 

 

Rules:

• Please do not quote this entire post. (Way too long)
• Please do not spam.
• Please keep your language G-rated.
• Insults are not tolerated. (Negative opinions are.)

Whatca noob idea, it won't change anything -_-

[deadtoyou 2,502]

What a noob idea, it won't change anything -_-

Please use a spoiler IF you are going to quote my entire post.

Did you read the rules?

 

Also, can you give an opinion? I would like to know what you think, instead of just "I don't like this" or "Noob idea". I appreciate it! :)

[jouman13 9]

So, you're saying that players are forced to read the rules before they can create a topic? What if someone doesn't want to waste time on reading and anyway they'll skip that part. But you also said when they read them once, then for other times they don't have to read it again right? Well in that case there is a possibility for some players to forget the rules which doesn't prevent them to read the rules again. An some players are "lazy" to concentrate on reading big posts including rules, so I am saying it won't change anything. I think you understand now.

[dilsharox 2,395]

its a good idea but players who doesnt know much about the forum may not read the rules cuz they just want to present their idea

[Maf 32,328]

New players should be forced to pass an exam on forum rules before being able to post a topic  :ph34r:

The passing grade is 100% only  :P

[jouman13 9]

New players should be forced to pass an exam on forum rules before being able to post a topic :ph34r:

The passing grade is 100% only :P

you should do that first

[deadtoyou 2,502]

So, you're saying that players are forced to read the rules before they can create a topic? What if someone doesn't want to waste time on reading and anyway they'll skip that part. But you also said when they read them once, then for other times they don't have to read it again right? Well in that case there is a possibility for some players to forget the rules which doesn't prevent them to read the rules again. An some players are "lazy" to concentrate on reading big posts including rules, so I am saying it won't change anything. I think you understand now.

Like I said, "This idea is far from perfect".

 

Although, I would like to say that having a "Reminder Checkup" every month or so would help. :P