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Published on April 26, 2004 By wstaylor In WinCustomize Talk
Why? Why are so many people against the idea of others posting links to their own skinning sites in forums or message boards?

Consider this… If you believed you were a part of a community and you thought that you had something to contribute (for free)… not software or freeware... and you thought you were doing your part to help this community grow, how would you feel if your attempts at becoming a valuable piece of this puzzle were shot down by your own people? Why can’t other skinning sites and forums play “Big Brother” to others? Why try to stomp out little brothers who would just like to grow with the idea of skinning?

SPAM… how could someone trying to list their part of the community, in the community forums be considered spamming?

Advertising… How could a site that isn’t selling anything or promoting anything be considered as advertising something?

Self Promotion… How could someone that has nothing more than a forum for people of the community to share thoughts be considered self-promotion… when the only real thing that is being promoted is the skinning community itself?

This community will NOT continue to grow instead it will be controlled by only a few major companies (just like everything else) until something changes…

Go ahead and start bashing me for this post… I am prepared.

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on Apr 28, 2004
Well sure, making it so he cant speak solves the problem, but does it really promote his maturity? Seriously! If he doesnt get a chance to learn netiquette now, when will he? And at least he isnt swearing or dissing other people. I've seen far worse than him. Jeez, you want obnoxious posts, just look at Jesh's from The Skins Factory. If I was an admin, that would be one guy who got shut up. But I think that latin shouldnt just be silenced. If only there was a way to limit his posts to like, ten per day.
on Apr 28, 2004
on Apr 28, 2004
I might be overreacting though. Good points a.k.a.
on Apr 28, 2004
If only there was a way to limit his posts to like, ten per day


There isn't...and therein lies the problem...and it is solved....for now.
on Apr 28, 2004
http://forum.wstaylor.net/viewtopic.php?t=320
on Apr 28, 2004
It would appear latin isn't the only one who needs to grow up
on Apr 28, 2004
damn.... please dont flame this thread
on Apr 28, 2004
teddy.
on Apr 28, 2004


Sorry guys, but it just seemed unfair. I'll stop talking about it now.
on Apr 28, 2004
Cerebro, I have to agree with what Jafo's judgement/actions....

Latin basically wouldnt shut up...even though he was told numerous times to do so...Seems theres only one course of action to take when 'kids' get out of hand like that... Take away their posting privileges.

Being able to post on the board is not a 'right', but a privilege that can be taken away if someone abuses it sufficently, which latin has done.

Besides, its not permanent...
on Apr 28, 2004
Well yeah, I guess you guys are right. It probably was the best solution.
on Apr 28, 2004
i feel responsible....
on Apr 28, 2004
wstaylor, I sent you an email through your site. Please check.
on Apr 28, 2004
i feel responsible


You shouldnt.
on Apr 28, 2004
craig... check the email addresses in our profiles here... its from Wincustomize
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