Common Sense
Oct 28 2006, 11:54 PM
Since people have so many suggestions for the forum, this thread will be used to organize them. Below is a list of all kinds of suggestions: those that have been accepted, others which are still being debated by the mod team, and those that have been rejected for a certain reason.
We're still in the process of editing and adding on to this thread, so feel free to remind us about anything we might have missed. However, keep in mind that this thread is not for new forum suggestions. If you have a suggestion for the forum, please make a completely new topic.
Implemented:- Multi-Language Guides
- Combat Calculators: These will be created in the future.
- Restrictions for new members: Any posts made by New Members with 5 posts or less must be approved by a staff member first if they contain a link or image. This means that until a mod or admin approves the post, it will be invisible to everyone.
- Banning forum members on request: A forum member can request to be suspended indefinitely (but not banned).
- Homework Helpline
- Reform of "Clan Headquarters" forum
- Display Name Change Warning.
- Turning the Wilderness forums into a Minigame forum.
- Changing the Display Name time period to two changes in 180 days.
- Avatar Gallery.
- Converting all screenshots on the site to HD: Post any you have in this topic.
Under Consideration:Rejected:- Custom member titles for forum members/Personal photo: The ability to change your member title and have a personal photo is a privilege for the DMs, Mods, and Admins.
- Member of the Month: Negative (green) warns make this unnecessary.
- Sectional Moderators: The moderating team will make all decisions about whether to add moderators.
- Fake Group, GFX Group, etc.: It's up to the moderating team to discuss whether new groups are needed.
- Removal of certain smilies: Extra smilies do no harm.
- Forum Clan: This would be too difficult to organize and maintain, so Sal's has no official clans.
- Closing own topics in the marketplace: DMs already have this power.
- COPPA [Children's Online Privacy Protection Act]: We have already decided against using COPPA.
- Rants Forum: These threads fit under General RS Discussion.
- Advertising Forums: Anyone can advertise in their signature.
- Love Helpline: This is not a dating forum.
- Shoutbox or IRC Chat.
- Lowering display name change time period.
- Sports forum/topic: This fits under Entertainment.
- Expanding the site into other games.
- Post limits in the 'Scape Lounge.
- Crowns for staff members: To avoid any possible confusion with Jagex staff.
- Guides for game aspects that have yet to be released.
- Removing Post Count: The Staff have decided against removing post count.
- YouTube BBCodes: It's been suggested a huge number of times, and will be added in future forum versions anyway.
- Increased signature / avatar sizes: Use image compression methods to drop the filesize!
- Lowering the number of smilies allowed in a post: It would cause more problems than it would solve.
- Closing own topics.
~Sal's Realm of RuneScape Staff
3volution
Jan 28 2007, 09:55 AM
Am I the only one confused here? What exactly does this mean?
Steve
Jan 28 2007, 11:36 AM
I think what that means is it is being discussed by the moderators (or was at one point) so you shouldn't suggest it because they're already discussing it. Except, I think a while ago it was said that they had been discussing it and decided against it.
LightSlei
Jan 28 2007, 12:03 PM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 28 2007, 10:36 AM)
I think what that means is it is being discussed by the moderators (or was at one point) so you shouldn't suggest it because they're already discussing it. Except, I think a while ago it was said that they had been discussing it and decided against it.
Actually I think it means a full fledged forum clan has been rejected but bringing back like the MMAPKERS and other clans like that is being discussed at least from my stand point
.
Un0
Jan 28 2007, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(Cxkslei @ Jan 29 2007, 12:03 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 28 2007, 10:36 AM)
I think what that means is it is being discussed by the moderators (or was at one point) so you shouldn't suggest it because they're already discussing it. Except, I think a while ago it was said that they had been discussing it and decided against it.
Actually I think it means a full fledged forum clan has been rejected but bringing back like the MMAPKERS and other clans like that is being discussed at least from my stand point
.
Things like the UCS are forbidden I guess. For the obvious reasons.
MMAPKers and HB and the old "Sal clans" are still allowed I guess.
Because they aren't a "forum clan" in which *everyone* on the forum belongs to.
Steve
Jan 28 2007, 07:16 PM
The USC wasn't a clan that everyone on the forum was in, either. You had to apply to join, just like any other clan.
What were MMAPKers and HB?
LightSlei
Jan 28 2007, 07:19 PM
QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 28 2007, 06:16 PM)
The USC wasn't a clan that everyone on the forum was in, either. You had to apply to join, just like any other clan.
What were MMAPKers and HB?
They were sub division forum clans.
In other words seperate Sals clans, each was run by a mod or admin. HB as you can see is HateBreeds, that was Zamorack & Zaros Clan for the forum at the time, where as MMAPKERS were Saradomin, Ikov, and Armadyl. We also had some for the other gods and goddesses in rs if I recall correctly. You could be in the forum clan and another clan as the forum clans of these only operated on Sals forums, also was a good way to release anger. I think Snowzak led MMAPKrs.
Common Sense
Jan 28 2007, 07:48 PM
The difference is that although we've rejected the idea of a forum clan, we're open to suggestions about how to reform the already existing clan boards.
-Common Sense
Steve
Jan 28 2007, 07:51 PM
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# Restrictions for new members: New members cannot post images; they must reach 30 posts to become forum members.
I thought they can, but their post has to be approved by a moderator before it is visable.
Un0
Jan 29 2007, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(Cxkslei @ Jan 29 2007, 07:19 AM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 28 2007, 06:16 PM)
The USC wasn't a clan that everyone on the forum was in, either. You had to apply to join, just like any other clan.
What were MMAPKers and HB?
They were sub division forum clans.
In other words seperate Sals clans, each was run by a mod or admin. HB as you can see is HateBreeds, that was Zamorack & Zaros Clan for the forum at the time, where as MMAPKERS were Saradomin, Ikov, and Armadyl. We also had some for the other gods and goddesses in rs if I recall correctly. You could be in the forum clan and another clan as the forum clans of these only operated on Sals forums, also was a good way to release anger. I think Snowzak led MMAPKrs.
I heard MMAPkers may be born again.
HB, as you well know, already is. However it seems to me that HB is operating like any other RS clan...I used the word "Sal clan" as in it was mostly made from Sal members and was mostly based here. Apologies for any confusion regarding different interpretations of terms.
By your definination, Crusaders by Huzzamaster was a "Sals clan" too?
@Steve, ahh okay, my bad. Meant it like RuneVillage's though. Like the clan was governed by the Forums Admins and Mods etc.
Ambo100
Feb 23 2007, 02:03 PM
Here are some i think should be added
Rejected: - Mainly the ones closed
Advertising boards - Anyone can advertise in there sigs and that is enough
Personal Photo - Mods and Dms have this as a privalige
Ok i see you have added theese, Since i cant make another post i found some more that were rejected.
Rejected:
Banning inactive members earlier - Sal already does this in time
LightSlei
Mar 23 2007, 09:02 PM
Rejected:
Removing the theme topics. We already discussed about its removal several times, these topics are useless and redundant, as for everyone who says it is a holiday theme - IT IS a SEASONAL THEME.
Ambo100
Apr 7 2007, 06:06 AM
If it realy is going to be a seasonal theme then we should have a spring theme or is just going to be easter halloween and winter?
I agree thoose spammy topics came up at leasst over 10 times
Damaged500
Apr 12 2007, 05:34 PM
I think there should be administrators for each section of the forum. There could be a few for the questions, a few for teh webstie submissions, a few for the suggestions, etc. Their priviidelages (I know the spelling is wrong) would be less than the regular moderators, but they would still have more than the normal forum member. It would take stress off the admins and mods, while still letting them do their job.
Steve
Apr 12 2007, 07:56 PM
Damaged, the idea you are proposing is sectional moderators and is already on the rejected list. As stated there, the moderator team will decide if they need more people and if so, they will decide if section moderators are necessary.
Damaged500
Apr 13 2007, 04:21 PM
QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 12 2007, 06:56 PM)
Damaged, the idea you are proposing is sectional moderators and is already on the rejected list. As stated there, the moderator team will decide if they need more people and if so, they will decide if section moderators are necessary.
Oh, ok. Sorry for not seeing that...
Leeroy Jinkens
Apr 14 2007, 08:13 PM
A role playing fourm would be nice
Ambo100
Apr 17 2007, 11:33 AM
QUOTE(123123625 @ Apr 15 2007, 12:13 AM)
A role playing fourm would be nice
We already have them with stories and tales
gazisere
Apr 17 2007, 01:01 PM
Adult forum (18+) forum in rejected? I think everyone that has suggested if has had mroe people saying no than yes.
-gazisere
Ambo100
Apr 19 2007, 10:24 AM
Yes also it simply not work because of lieing ages.
Steve
Apr 19 2007, 01:30 PM
QUOTE(Ambo100 @ Apr 19 2007, 10:24 AM)
Yes also it simply not work because of lieing ages.
There's
a whole topic explaining why it doesn't work. Lying about your wasn't the only issue.
Krystal
Apr 23 2007, 10:05 PM
Can I Borrow the Archery Tournament Guide for Rsboards.com because i don't know how to make a guide.
LightSlei
Apr 23 2007, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Krystal @ Apr 23 2007, 10:05 PM)
Can I Borrow the Archery Tournament Guide for Rsboards.com because i don't know how to make a guide.
They are under copyright.
As far as guides go, here's a basic schematic:
- Brief Overview
- Introduction to getting started
- More in-depth what to do
- Rewards (points)
- Awards (what you spend points on)
Matt T
Apr 23 2007, 11:09 PM
Possibly link to some of the discussion topics in the first post, that way people can read why the ideas were rejected?
Ambo100
Jun 1 2007, 04:40 AM
RejectedChat/Shoutbox - Rejected since it will be just another place of spam and hard to moderate
Thee have been 5 topics of theese now and all turned down also here is 4 that Dani pointed out
QUOTE(Dani @ Jun 1 2007, 09:36 AM)
Vinster271
Jun 26 2007, 07:30 PM
no what nvm, we already have an IRC channel
Steve
Jun 27 2007, 10:16 PM
QUOTE(Vinster271 @ Jun 26 2007, 07:30 PM)
no what nvm, we already have an IRC channel
Err, no there isn't any Sal's IRC channel.
I think that an official IRC chat should be added to the rejected list. Its got the same problems as a shoutbox, plus a few more.
Thebenster
Jul 22 2007, 04:41 PM
The links to the Multi-Language Guides & Homework Helpline forums are broken
Stobbo
Jul 26 2007, 04:50 PM
QUOTE(Thebenster @ Jul 22 2007, 10:41 PM)
The links to the Multi-Language Guides & Homework Helpline forums are broken
Work for me.
Common Sense
Jul 26 2007, 05:22 PM
That's because I fixed them.
Thanks, Thebenster.
-Common Sense
Ambo100
Oct 1 2007, 05:15 AM
You could add Official clan chat to the implimented list since the others are all fake, And maybe next to "Shoutbox or IRC Chat" in the rejected collumn you could add the reason that we will not add this is because we already have an official clan chat on Rs.
Definition
Apr 15 2008, 04:30 PM
I request that Youtube tags be added to the rejected compilation.
Topdog
Apr 15 2008, 04:35 PM
mbridges7718
May 29 2008, 10:47 AM
Agent F
Jul 31 2008, 12:55 AM
"Custom member titles for forum members/Personal photo: The ability to change your member title and have a personal photo is a privilege for the Tech Team, DMs, Mods, and Admins."
TS cannot use personal photos, but can use custom titles.
Dr Skull
Aug 18 2008, 02:36 PM
I think suggesting a radio should be under the "rejected" category.
If this isn't the right place to post this, please delete this post and PM me. (Or whatever else works
)
~Dr Skull
Ambo100
Oct 7 2008, 12:58 PM
The rejected list is getting fairly cluttered with everything being rejected. So i categorized them into 5 simple categorys.
Rejected:- Boards
- Sports forum/topic: This fits under Entertainment.
- Love Helpline: This is not a dating forum.
- Advertising Forums: Anyone can advertise in their signature.
- Rants Forum: These threads fit under General RS Discussion.
- Modifications
- YouTube BBCodes: It's been suggested a huge number of times, and will be added in future forum versions anyway.
- Crowns for staff members: To avoid any possible confusion with Jagex staff.
- Shoutbox or IRC Chat.
- Website
- Expanding the site into other games.
- Profiles, Staff Powers and Posting
- Removing Post Count: The Staff have decided against removing post count.
- Post limits in the 'Scape Lounge.
- Lowering display name change time period.
- Closing own topics in the marketplace: DMs already have this power.
- Sectional Moderators: The moderating team will make all decisions about whether to add moderators.
- Fake Group, GFX Group, etc.: It's up to the moderating team to discuss whether new groups are needed.
- Member of the Month: Negative (green) warns make this unnecessary.
- Custom member titles for forum members/Personal photo: The ability to change your member title and have a personal photo is a privilege for the Tech Team, DMs, Mods, and Admins.
- Other
- Removal of certain smilies: Extra smilies do no harm.
- Guides for game aspects that have yet to be released.
- COPPA [Children's Online Privacy Protection Act]: We have already decided against using COPPA.
- Forum Clan: This would be too difficult to organize and maintain, so Sal's has no official clans.
~Sal's Realm of RuneScape Staff
Somethings you might want to change in the other category, Just as long as they are more organized it should be easier for new members to find what their suggestion is under.
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[color="red"][b]Rejected:[/b][/color][list]
[*][b]Boards[/b]
[*]Sports forum/topic: This fits under Entertainment.
[*]Love Helpline: This is not a dating forum.
[*]Advertising Forums: Anyone can advertise in their signature.
[*]Rants Forum: These threads fit under General RS Discussion.
[*][b]Modifications[/b]
[*]YouTube BBCodes: It's been suggested a huge number of times, and [url="http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?&showtopic=276846"]will be added in future forum versions[/url] anyway.
[*]Crowns for staff members: To avoid any possible confusion with Jagex staff.
[*]Shoutbox or IRC Chat.
[*][b]Website[/b]
[*]Expanding the site into other games.
[*]- [b]Profiles, Staff Powers and Posting[/b]
[*]Removing Post Count: The Staff have decided against removing post count.
[*]Post limits in the 'Scape Lounge.
[*]Lowering display name change time period.
[*]Closing own topics in the marketplace: DMs already have this power.
[*]Sectional Moderators: The moderating team will make all decisions about whether to add moderators.
[*]Fake Group, GFX Group, etc.: It's up to the moderating team to discuss whether new groups are needed.
[*]Member of the Month: Negative (green) warns make this unnecessary.
[*]Custom member titles for forum members/Personal photo: The ability to change your member title and have a personal photo is a privilege for the Tech Team, DMs, Mods, and Admins.
[*][b]Other[/b]
[*]Removal of certain smilies: Extra smilies do no harm.
[*]Guides for game aspects that have yet to be released.
[*]COPPA [Children's Online Privacy Protection Act]: We have already decided against using COPPA.
[*]Forum Clan: This would be too difficult to organize and maintain, so Sal's has no official clans.
[/list]~Sal's Realm of RuneScape Staff
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