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[kablooey]

Eh? Eh?

After visiting and posting on other boards that allowed the freedom of self-tagging, I can't go back. I've seen the light. Surely there wouldn't be any logistical problems with this, would there? The mods here can be awfully fascist and mean when it's not always necessary, and it just deters people from posting here (though I guess in some cases that's a good thing ).

So what do you say, mods? I demand you: tear down this wa --, I mean, er, give us custom tags!

PS - please don't ban me.

 

[MrAngryFace]

Id rather watch you all suffer with mocking tags

 

[demi]

But then it wouldn't be funny, dur.

 

[kablooey]

Well, I guess mods could still override the custom tags when they see fit.

 

[demi]

They're about to override your posting priviledges too!

BET YOU'RE SCARED NOW AREN'T YA

 

[duderon]

masturbating is fun

 

[Mike Works]

Wow, this thread was a great idea.

 

[Socreges]

Why not?

I know there IS an explanation, but I'd like to know what it is.... so I can disagree.

 

[MrAngryFace]

this is bold

 

[Mike Works]

The same reason we don't have signatures. We don't want to have to moderate something other than posts now. But officially? It's fun to give people tags they can't change.

 

[duderon]

I think the idea of members buying tags for other members is a pretty good one, though. I would have a fucking tag by now, at least.

 

[etiolate]

Signatures are one of those internet things where there's more to them than whatever the person says. Like a MSN signon name that is:

ASHLEE_KRaZYPOPS_GONINERS-ILUV_BRYAN_MYMOM_xSuXx**I TURN 18 NEXT MONTH!!** says: sup cal me

 

[kablooey]

But come on. Signatures are a problem because they take up too much fucking space. What's the problem with tags? There's nothing to moderate. And surely you can find a way to lock the tags of certain users, and let people who behave keep the priveledge? That would actually encourage good behavior, wouldn't it?

 

[demi]

I think the idea of members buying tags for other members is a pretty good one, though. I would have a fucking tag by now, at least.

i'll buy you a tag for 5 cents!

 

[MrAngryFace]

Sigs are annoying for LOTS of reasons actually.

1.) misquotes
2.) made up quotes
3.) legitimate quotes, but from latest WWE show
4.) pictures used as signatures
5.) nerds attempting to fit five psych books into one statement that they feel defines them.
6.) seeing 'follow the white rabbit' for the gajillionth time.
7.) using sigs as a private ad service

 

[Socreges]

The same reason we don't have signatures. We don't want to have to moderate something other than posts now.

Fair enough. Get the posts up to snuff first. Though moderating custom tags would be relatively nothing.

And I remember the reason for signatures being removed was because of "clutter", which is fair. Or was that changed... forgive me... I'm forgetful tonight... I haven't had my Victory Gin.

But officially? It's fun to give people tags they can't change.

You can do that either way.

 

[sc0la]

because I can only read so many varients on "large penis"

 

[Kon Tiki]

Signatures are one of those internet things where there's more to them than whatever the person says. Like a MSN signon name that is:

ASHLEE_KRaZYPOPS_GONINERS-ILUV_BRYAN_MYMOM_xSuXx**I TURN 18 NEXT MONTH!!** says: sup cal me

Can I have her msn email?

 

[J2 Cool]

I've been insufficient for so long, when does that go away? Haven't I proven my worth yet?

 

[Joe]

i have homosexual relations with a caveman.

 

[Hitokage]

A bold answer to a bold question:

No.

 

[DjangoReinhardt]

Does a tag really matter that much?

 

[kablooey]

A bold answer to a bold question:

No.

And how about a bold explanation?

 

[demi]

Does a tag really matter that much?

A bold answer to a stupid question:

Yes.

 

[pjberri]

A lot of the charm (probably not the right word) of this place comes from humiliating tags, NEVER CHANGE.

 

[Socreges]

And how about a bold explanation?

That would be too bold.

A lot of the charm (probably not the right word) of this place comes from humiliating tags, NEVER CHANGE.

Under this resolution, it wouldn't have to!

 

[The Faceless Master]

if only...

my first tag was funny...

my second...

i guess it's funny on another level...

 

[lexi]

Nah, I think the mods nailed me better then I uh... nailed myself?

 

[speedpop]

I agree with pjberri.

 

[kablooey]

I don't know. I think it would be funnier to see people who have demeaning tags with the new resolution, because of the greater contrast. Everyone who has self-tagging priveledge is probably going to do something to promote themselves, while people who do something stupid enough to warrant a mocking tag will stick out that much more.

 

[Hitokage]

Good posters can get tagged how they want now, while everyone else either remains unnoticed or are shown for how they are seen, not by how they see themselves. Keeping masturbatory tags down is one reason we don't do away with custom tags all together.

Oh, and I'm not going to add yet another userlevel hack to implement your suggestion anyway.

 

[Mike Works]

It's just not happening dudes. Whether you get a true explanation why or why not, it's pointless, because it won't happen.

 

[Rorschach]

It's fine the way it is. All we needed to make us complete was our precious :lol smiley and we got that back already.

:salute GAF

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

Custom tags that are out of our control is what makes GAF so unique--in addition to the large number of intelligent posters and industry personalities that post here. There's really no debate to be had on the subject, because let's face it: who gives a fuck? But if we're picking sides, I'm with those who think customizing your member title's a bad idea.

 

[Socreges]

Good posters can get tagged how they want now, while everyone else either remains unnoticed or are shown for how they are seen, not by how they see themselves.

I don't think so. Tags are either handed out [by request] indiscriminately, members get them circumstantially (whether good or bad members), or a member knows a particular mod and gets a favour. It's really much, much more arbitrary than you're suggesting.

Keeping masturbatory tags down is one reason we don't do away with custom tags all together.

Oh, and I'm not going to add yet another userlevel hack to implement your suggestion anyway.

Ok, that's understandable.

It's just not happening dudes. Whether you get a true explanation why or why not, it's pointless, because it won't happen.

Tell that to Rosa Parks!

Ok, not quite the same thing, but I still think it's stupid to say that asking is "pointless". Thank you, Hitokage.

 

[Mike Works]

Ok, not quite the same thing, but I still think it's stupid to say that asking is "pointless".

I don't. If someone asks for the rule/way it is to be changed and the admins say no, it'll never happen, I don't see much point in asking why.

And if you want to be the internet Rosa Parks, by all means defy the rules and change your own tag

 

[Socreges]

I don't. If someone asks for the rule/way it is to be changed and the admins say no, it'll never happen, I don't see much point in asking why.

Because some members would like to know why they are being deprived (I know that's strong language, but it's still appropriate) of common features. It seemed a curious thing, beyond just wanting that leg up on members. People are generally pleased with moderation/administration here, and I think that's because you're all pretty forward.

And if you want to be the internet Rosa Parks, by all means defy the rules and change your own tag

I just don't think this community is ready for such a revolution!

I'd just like to clarify that I don't think this is a big deal, if even a deal. The thought never occured to me until this thread, and I thought I'd entertain the idea.

 

[Mike Works]

To clarify, I said it was pointless if they got a "true" explanation. Multiple explanations were already given before I even posted that, so no one was being "deprived" of anything.

 

[Do The Mario]

Hahaha this member is just crying out for a tag.

*Rubs tag with cock


You like that shit don't you!

 

[Shouta]

I can tag myself!

 

[dog$]

Mod set tags -

+ allows for tags of unlimited size and content (hyperlinks, pictures)
+ forces (most) users to think twice before posting replies and especially creating threads
+ reduces system/server strain with less people going through their User CP pages

- cannot be earned unless you "make the forum your second home" or otherwise act in such an obtuse manner that by the time you earn the tag, most everyone else thinks it should be "Banned" instead

User set tags -

+ eliminates the sea of vanilla "members"
+ allows avatar/tag coordination (which potentially could be humorous with the right people)

- must be limited in size and content (lest everyone has paragraphs under their user name)
- tend to not make sense to anyone but the user

I'm not sure which I prefer.
I'm glad I can change them at TNL because I get bored of seeing the same thing under my name after approximately a week, but they're rarely of any relevance to anyone but me and it's limited to 32 characters.
Here, the system allows great tags like those on Panajev, Iceman, Dragmire, Efralope (pre-banning)... but I fear for my life in posting anything that could be interpreted as so retarded that I'm forever branded as a worthless shit or worse. As a result, I don't post as often and therefore never garner enough attention to even earn a tag in the first place.

Replies to the following are not required by anyone nor requested by me

Good posters can get tagged how they want now

What makes someone a "good poster", then?
The only tag requests I've seen fulfilled as desired are from known game journalists or people that have been on GAF for years before the new forums came to exist.
How does one go about requesting a tag that isn't construed as begging?

 

[Mama Smurf]

Shut up, leave it the way it is. I hate forums where people can write their own tags, as they invariably come up with stupid shit. It's like MSN names with people choosing philosophical sayings they don't even understand, but just use because they think it makes them sound deep, or lyrics from the latest hip hop song they're jerking off to as they can't think of anything original themselves. Or the third option of the mini journal where you're given information about their lives that you don't give a crap about, like "It still itches!", which they probably only write in the desperate hope that someone will ask them what it means so they can say, "Oh that?" in mock surprise and then give you an explanation which probably includes them being soooo pissed at the time.

Let's try and keep that away from the tags and, let's face it, our lives in general as much as possible.

 

[hobart]

User set tags -

+ allows avatar/tag coordination (which potentially could be humorous with the right people)

Hmmm...

Anywho, I think that part of the lure of this place is earning a tag. It might sound a bit nerdish... but I think there is a sense of pride that comes along with earning a tag on GAF... whether it be to belittle yourself or what have you. Attention is attention and people like to know that they are getting recognized (good or bad).

I dunno... I also find it funny when new tags are given out and realizing under the circumstances how they got it... but that requires you to follow the forum pretty closely.

Bottom line... mod given tags give this board a sense of identity... in a way that "tagging" does as well. Read into that as you'd like (that's twice I've posted something like that in a day...)

 

[Scrow]

Sigs are annoying for LOTS of reasons actually.

1.) misquotes
2.) made up quotes
3.) legitimate quotes, but from latest WWE show
4.) pictures used as signatures
5.) nerds attempting to fit five psych books into one statement that they feel defines them.
6.) seeing 'follow the white rabbit' for the gajillionth time.
7.) using sigs as a private ad service

IAWTP

GAF's format is just about perfect.

 

[Blackace]

As an Admin, I enjoy giving tags to people. It is like a nick name. Sometimes we got our nickname for doing something cool, and sometimes for doing something stupid... I think it is a part of the charm of this place.

 

[iapetus]

MAF: Don't forget the tendency of certain types to fill their sigs with noxious political rantings. One of the things I hate most about certain other boards.

 

[MrPing1000]

Id rather watch you all suffer with mocking tags

yep much more amusing

 

[NetMapel]

I had a beautiful tag called "GAF's own miss june" before the transformation to the new board. I want that back =P

 

[Mister Zimbu]

I used to be a twat

 

[Manics]

What do custom tags allow you to do?