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BomanTheBear
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I'm pretty damn new, but that's not to say this is a LOLOL HAY GUIYZ thread. I've read every one of the comics (they're one of maybe four sites that get through my company's filters). I lurked for about a week and a half before I registered and tried to get a good sense of how these forums operate. I've read basically all the rules to every board I've posted in so far. So the first threads I read all the way through were the Who got banned and why threads (I love justice in action). I don't get the difference between jailing and temp-bans. Also, with the unsavory fact that I'm also a /b/tard, I realize that forums have certain rules and ideas that aren't stated anywhere. Anyone want to let me in on some and ease my transition?
TL;DR What should I know about the Penny Arcade forums?
TL;DR What should I know about the Penny Arcade forums?
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Tempban: You can't log in, meaning you can't post at all until the tempban expires.
Other notable unwritten rules:
1. There are no girls on the internet. Anyone claiming to be a girl is boy.
2. Defender always wins.
3. Always.
4. Don't argue with Tube (Cardboard Tube). He is also always right. Plus he can ban you.
In addition, don't tell people you're associated with what may or may not be a site full of "chans"....
"sauce" is a word that some people here don't take too kindly to....
Definitely don't argue with Tube.
There are, in fact, girls on the internet and in these forums.
Oh, right.
Dely Apple.
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>_>
As for Tube, I don't know I never argued with him, but I think I know better not to.
Being polite is definintely a plus around here, but that doesn't mean you can't call someone a worthless piece of shit, just make sure you are doing it in the right context. One thing that you will have to get used to are that the mods don't always set the best example. For instance there are many occasions where Tube or another mod will take a fat shit on a H/A thread, but if you post the same thing in the same thread, you might get an infraction. Reading the infraction log was definintely a good move on your part.
Yes, but we can't bitch about it. I've been infracted once and it was for: you guessed it Bitching.
It might be you for posting in H/A without posting some advice or something helpful.
As for something that I appreciate (and others do, as well), is proper spelling and grammar. Nothing irritates me more than posts that are incomprehensible. I'm way more likely to offer some help or contribute to a discussion if I don't have the desire to smack the crap out of you. You don't have to be perfect, just leave the leet-speak, word substitution, etc at the door. A few misspelled words are not a big deal, but when every other word is spelled wrong...
I don't believe it - I'm on my THIRD PS3, and my FIRST XBOX360. What the heck?
I'll also second the don't be a jerk. And to be honest, if you're feeling angry enough to start yelling at strangers over the internet you may want to consider taking a break anyway. That, and this forum has an ignore button for those you particularly dislike.
Also, when starting any thread, a good OP is usually desired. So if you're starting a thread in G&T about a game, throw in a couple of images, video links, copy and paste a wikipedia description, etc. If you're doing one in D&D, have actual content, not just "Discuss".
And above all, just have fun, and don't be afraid to go into threads you normally wouldn't. This is easily one of the best online communities (Just check out the SS threads) with really cool people and great discussions
This. This is why the PA forums are great, they're like an island in a sea of idiocy. Long words are recommended. Being loquacious (can you tell I just took the GRE?) is a virtue!
Seriously.
Other than the above comments. Expect to be called a faggot by Cardboard Tube, but he doesn't mean it in a negative way.
Oh and welcome to PA. I've been here a short while, and the community is amazing.
when things are unarguably true, we lime them for importance.....
I think 80+ people were banned that day.
SE++ for the fact that it is a unique subculture and if you don't lurk your chances of fitting-in are slim.
H/A because the rules are strictest here, and you need a pretty sophisticated idea of what passes for help or advice, else you'll pick up an easy infraction.
Artist's Corner is pretty much strictly for people that are serious about creating art. If you are not serious about creating art, you probably never want to post there. There's lots of great reading material there, though. Same goes for Writer's Block (substitute "writing" for "art")
PAX, Penny-Arcade Aventures, and Arcadia Battle Academy are very-specific topic-based forums, there's really no leeway for discussion there outside their stated topic.
Everywhere else (G&T, Tech, MMO, D&D, GV, CF) should be pretty interchangable in terms of rules and posting behavior. Pick a topic, and jump right in.
Do be careful not to create a stupid new thread. We have low tolerance for stupid new threads around here. Do take care that you are either knowledgable or interested in the topics that you post in, we have very low tolerance for people who post just for the sake of posting. Do take care with your spelling and grammar.