Rule A34

[Mr.Sam]

Rule A34
Do not post on the forum using a different language. - Posting in any language other than English is not allowed (this does not apply to coding languages in the web design forums).

Ok, i do not see the point in this rule, basically everyone must use the english language whilst on the forum, This confinds habbox's overall appearance meaning certain people cannot be apart of habbox - many people use the forum who speak little english.


This is because Moderators / Super Moderators / Administrators are all English speakers and cannot read/understand other languages.Wrong, The owner of habbox is from Holland, The forum manager lives in the united arab emirates (I believe) and Micky.Blue.Eyes is from Holland.

Also one word;

Google

Google offers fairly accurate language tools - which anyone with common sense could understand.

Basically i see no point to this rule.

[Samster]

hmm i wonder-maybe because the majority of this forum are English,and woud get annoyed by a different language posted in each thread

[Mr.Sam]

hmm i wonder-maybe because the majority of this forum are English,and woud get annoyed by a different language posted in each thread

The thing is i am yet to see anyone use a different language on the forum, so the rule is not needed anyway.

[e5]

yah what sam said...

fox I think they are doing it in advance? lols

[cocaine]

maybe they're afraid we're going to say offensive stuff in german?

:rolleyes:

[benjamin]

people didn't really post in other languages until this rule was made :rolleyes:

[Kanker.]

It annoys me to see users to post in another language, and why should i bother finding out what it is when they shouldnt post it in the first place.?

I fully support this rule!

HabboxForum.com is based on the UK Habbo which is of course UK only.! If you want to chat in another language then ask for a new forum [:

People doing so now will just get infracted so its their own fault tbh.

[Mr.Sam]

It annoys me to see users to post in another language, and why should i bother finding out what it is when they shouldnt post it in the first place.?

I fully support this rule!

HabboxForum.com is based on the UK Habbo which is of course UK only.! If you want to chat in another language then ask for a new forum [:

People doing so now will just get infracted so its their own fault tbh.

Incorrect, Because habbo.co.uk (Formally habbohotel.com) was the second hotel opened many people from various different countrys remain on Habbo uk.

[e5]

ya and as a fact, habboxforum.com has a us domain :D even though they speak english words lolol

[dirrty]

It annoys me to see users to post in another language, and why should i bother finding out what it is when they shouldnt post it in the first place.?

I fully support this rule!

HabboxForum.com is based on the UK Habbo which is of course UK only.! If you want to chat in another language then ask for a new forum [:

People doing so now will just get infracted so its their own fault tbh.
wth
so ur saying ppl who r not in the uk cant use the forum? so there goes the owner then

&& anyone has the right to use whatever and shouldnt have to change their ways because the forum is based on uk habbo. which is also wrong. not everyone on the forum goes on habbo. people use the forum as any other forum.

pfft

[Samster]

Incorrect, Because habbo.co.uk (Formally habbohotel.com) was the second hotel opened many people from various different countrys remain on Habbo uk.

all the immigrants flocked to our hotel

and i've never seen anyone on habbouk that wasn't speaking english

[benjamin]

ya and as a fact, habboxforum.com has a us domain :D even though they speak english words lolol
no? .com is an international domain.

[Roboevil]

Well, considering this is an English website, and all English people are obnoxious, ignorant and paranoid to be honest, I'm sure if a lot of people started fluently speaking in one language in a topic and others couldn't understand, it would leave them out.
If you flipped that, then it's a little weird as a foreigner can't expect otherwise on an English forum. I think it's an okay rule I suppose, is it recent?

[:Hazel]

I tend to agree, the word discrimination and phrase "shot yourselves in the foot" come to mind.

[Kenneth]

I have in some wierd room :p
Seen people speaking spanish but yea its pointless

[Kanker.]

wth
so ur saying ppl who r not in the uk cant use the forum? so there goes the owner then

&& anyone has the right to use whatever and shouldnt have to change their ways because the forum is based on uk habbo. which is also wrong. not everyone on the forum goes on habbo. people use the forum as any other forum.

pfft
no as he can speak ENGLISH.

"&&" no, this is a UK fansite ONLY so anyone who cant speak english or use's another language can go stuff off to another forum :rolleyes: such as habboforum.com

[Mentor]

Everyone speaks english anyway? whats the problemo?

[brandon]

What happens if you speak another language?
You get an infraction? lmaoo

[Kanker.]

you dont post in that language.?

[brandon]

you dont post in that language.?
I meant post ;)

[Kanker.]

Yeah, you just dont post unless its english then.

But what about the NEW's people just copy and paste news which aint english.?

[Redmoon Evil]

It's not a big deal is it? I agree with it.

I could call you a **** in german and only a few members would know what I did. and besides if they cant type english they cant read english so how would they navigate around the forum and interact with other memberS?

[-Wolverine]

This is a stupid rule because, i've seen many people come on this forum who don't speak great english, most are from Holland, and the people who speak Dutch usually help them out in Dutch.

And fox, sierk is from Holland also, not UAE.

[benjamin]

This is a stupid rule because, i've seen many people come on this forum who don't speak great english, most are from Holland, and the people who speak Dutch usually help them out in Dutch.

And fox, sierk is from Holland also, not UAE.
he said forum manager was from UAE didn't he? forum manager is --MAD---

[-Wolverine]

he said forum manager was from UAE didn't he? forum manager is --MAD---
Oops, misread.. I always thought ---MAD--- was in the UK :s..

[superstar911]

silly rule

i can speak french, spanish and a little german

they are not that hard to learn (i learn spanish in school and i taught myself the other 2)

they should atleast allow certain language or have the different language board.

also its not that hard to get multi-language moderators, simple open mod apps for people who can speak other languages to apply. :)

[---MAD---]

silly rule

i can speak french, spanish and a little german

they are not that hard to learn (i learn spanish in school and i taught myself the other 2)

they should atleast allow certain language or have the different language board.

also its not that hard to get multi-language moderators, simple open mod apps for people who can speak other languages to apply. :)
We have a foreign languages forum in the education forum :).

[micky.blue.eyes]

all the immigrants flocked to our hotel

and i've never seen anyone on habbouk that wasn't speaking english

I have, lots of times.

I think the rule is a little too harsh, especially the infractions, but it'll prevent people from insulting other people in a different language.

[OMGitsaROSS]

Hopw about, they post in anyl anguage then translate to english aswell..if it hasnt got the translation you delete the post.

OMG HOW HARD IT THAT??:S

[Nick.]

This rule has been created because recently some threads and posts were made in Spanish, informing people how to get free credits. I think that's what sparked it off. I speak Spanish... :p

[Seatherny]

This is the most pointless rule I have ever seen! Since MAD took over, he changes forum names everyday and makes stupid rules like this. This is why your users get annoyed. You say you are trying to make a friendly community, but then you bring out stupid rules like this? Some people who use this forum dont have very good english, and they should be allowed to speak their language with others.
If you are going to keep this pointless rule then atleast let us speak in a different language in VIP Sub-Forums.


It annoys me to see users to post in another language, and why should i bother finding out what it is when they shouldnt post it in the first place.?

I fully support this rule!

HabboxForum.com is based on the UK Habbo which is of course UK only.! If you want to chat in another language then ask for a new forum [:

People doing so now will just get infracted so its their own fault tbh.

You are lazy rofl. Habbo UK isnt for UK residents only. Many people from other countries visit it too.
Someone people might want to reply to a thread in their own language, they arent gonna ask for a new forum, and ask them to copy all the threads accross :rolleyes:



no as he can speak ENGLISH.

"&&" no, this is a UK fansite ONLY so anyone who cant speak english or use's another language can go stuff off to another forum :rolleyes: such as habboforum.com

You are just jealous you cant speak other languages :)
Are you telling me you have never visited ANY American sites? .com is owned by America. Techinally this site can be classed Amercian.



What happens if you speak another language?
You get an infraction? lmaoo

Yup.

[---MAD---]

Hopw about, they post in anyl anguage then translate to english aswell..if it hasnt got the translation you delete the post.

OMG HOW HARD IT THAT??:S
How is the mod / smods / admin meant to know the translation is really what it says :s?

Loading up a translator etc just takes too long and makes the mods life harder for no reason. If they user obviously knows english, why not just post it in english and save time?

[Seatherny]

How is the mod / smods / admin meant to know the translation is really what it says :s?

Loading up a translator etc just takes too long and makes the mods life harder for no reason. If they user obviously knows english, why not just post it in english and save time?

Some people find it easier to speak in their own language.

[Mr.Sam]

How is the mod / smods / admin meant to know the translation is really what it says :s?

Loading up a translator etc just takes too long and makes the mods life harder for no reason. If they user obviously knows english, why not just post it in english and save time?

The forum has alot of people who only speak little English and use other hotels.

[Seatherny]

Can we use words like Bonjour and Holla, or are your Mods/Smods too thick to understand that?

Also, I have seen 2 Admins break the forum rules in te past 4 days, I didnt see anything being done to them?

[---MAD---]

Can we use words like Bonjour and Holla, or are your Mods/Smods too thick to understand that?

Also, I have seen 2 Admins break the forum rules in te past 4 days, I didnt see anything being done to them?
Yes thats allowed, says that in the rule too :).

Can I have the link to the admins breaking the rules?

[benjamin]

Yes thats allowed, says that in the rule too :).

Can I have the link to the admins breaking the rules?
ksoz's sig.

[Seatherny]

Yes thats allowed, says that in the rule too :).

Can I have the link to the admins breaking the rules?

Na, I aint mean enough to grass them up.
My point is that if they dont follow the rules then why should we?

[Nixt]

Can we use words like Bonjour and Holla, or are your Mods/Smods too thick to understand that?

That's perfectly fine. The rule is in place so that people do not create whole threads in a language that those who enforce rules on the Forum (Moderators/Super Moderators/Administrators) do not understand. If this was allowed, threads could be created and we would not know what was being said; threads could be created which break every rule on the Forum and we would be none the wiser.
Okay - maybe we could use a translator... we are however very busy and we don't have time to copy and paste parts of individual threads into translators that rarely translate accurately anyway?

@Benji - if that is supposed to be the rulebreaking, I know full well that both you and ksoz know there was a reason for that thread.

[---MAD---]

Na, I aint mean enough to grass them up.
My point is that if they don't follow the rules then why should we?
Again, can I have the links to them breaking the rules?

@Nixt - Good explanation

[Seatherny]

That's perfectly fine. The rule is in place so that people do not create whole threads in a language that those who enforce rules on the Forum (Moderators/Super Moderators/Administrators) do not understand. If this was allowed, threads could be created and we would not know what was being said; threads could be created which break every rule on the Forum and we would be none the wiser.
Okay - maybe we could use a translator... we are however very busy and we don't have time to copy and paste parts of individual threads into translators that rarely translate accurately anyway?


Well hire more mods/smods.
There are already loads of mods and smods. Also MODS shouldnt be so lazy.

[Mr.Sam]

That's perfectly fine. The rule is in place so that people do not create whole threads in a language that those who enforce rules on the Forum (Moderators/Super Moderators/Administrators) do not understand. If this was allowed, threads could be created and we would not know what was being said; threads could be created which break every rule on the Forum and we would be none the wiser.
Okay - maybe we could use a translator... we are however very busy and we don't have time to copy and paste parts of individual threads into translators that rarely translate accurately anyway?


http://www.google.co.uk/language_tools?hl=en

Translate webpage, surely mod's could keep an extra tab/window up for one page..

[OMGitsaROSS]

How is the mod / smods / admin meant to know the translation is really what it says :s?

Loading up a translator etc just takes too long and makes the mods life harder for no reason. If they user obviously knows english, why not just post it in english and save time?
Good point, but you might just have to trust them, and I am sure people will check?

[Seatherny]

Again, can I have the links to them breaking the rules?

@Nixt - Good explanation

Again, if you paid attention to this thread, you will find them :)

[---MAD---]

Again, if you paid attention to this thread, you will find them :)
That post in your sig was made because we were testing a problem users encountered in that forum.

[Nixt]

Well hire more mods/smods.
There are already loads of mods and smods. Also MODS shouldnt be so lazy.

I can assure you we are not lazy. We have an awful lot to do and as I said translators rarely work accurately anyway.


http://www.google.co.uk/language_tools?hl=en

Translate webpage, surely mod's could keep an extra tab/window up for one page..

We could, as I said above we are busy and it would take a while to cop and paste whole posts/threads into translators that don't always translate accurately.

[Seatherny]

That post in your sig was made because we were testing a problem users encountered in that forum.

Hmm ok.
Anyway, I dont want to grass up the other admin.

What I am trying to say is that why should we follow the rules when Admins etc dont?


I can assure you we are not lazy. We have an awful lot to do and as I said translators rarely work accurately anyway.



We could, as I said above we are busy and it would take a while to cop and paste whole posts/threads into translators that don't always translate accurately.

Awfull lot? Like what? Last year I was the only Super Moderator for over 2-3 months and I managed it all myself?
Now you have 5! You job is to keep the forum clean, well then you should give up a few seconds to use a translator?
Mods can just say that they are too busy to give out infractions ...

[brandon]

Again, can I have the links to them breaking the rules?

@Nixt - Good explanation
I think he means;
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=294264

[Nixt]

I think he means;
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=294264

That's hardly rulebreaking though is it? Forum Users moan at bugs etc that they encounter, and then they moan when our Technicians try to fix it? :P

[---MAD---]

I think he means;
http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=294264
Yeah, already said it was testing something in that forum.

[Seatherny]

Yeah, already said it was testing something in that forum.

Hmm fine.

[Seatherny]

MAD, you have made some good decisions and some bad ones.
Good ones like looseing some rules and infractions and the arcade.
But this is a example of a bad decision.

[ReviewDude]

I like this rule. I personally am fluent in Dutch, English, French and German (and speak some Cantonese, Mandarin & Malay) - by living in those countries - but as a Forum Moderator I would only be able to do anything if someone posted it in my Forums (Habbo section).

If someone posted something offensive in German in the Alterations section, it would mean a difficult process of it being reported, a Mod turning up, having to translate it, the translation engine probably messing the entire thing up - or being very inaccurate (as they are).

Now if someone posts anything in German/French/Zulu whatever all we have to do is remove and warning/infraction. :D

[Seatherny]

If someone speaks a language a Moderator/Super Moderator doesnt understand, I think the post should just be removed and the user shouldn't be infractioned. This is because the user might not be swearing or being rude etc.

[sierk]

If some members would like to post in a different language, we can make a special forum for this, and also look for Moderators that speak that language to moderate it. But in the normal forums we think it's best if everybody speaks English.

[---MAD---]

If some members would like to post in a different language, we can make a special forum for this, and also look for Moderators that speak that language to moderate it. But in the normal forums we think it's best if everybody speaks English.
Yeah. Also, VIP sub forums are no longer affected by this rule :).

[Seatherny]

Yeah. Also, VIP sub forums are no longer affected by this rule :).

Thank You.

[superstar911]

interesting fact

75% of the world do not understand a word of english

therefored 75% of the world would miss out on habbox because they cant speak the language (if the whole world used habbox)

its like me going to japan and saying anyone who cant speak japanease is not allowed to talk.

im against this rule sorry.


also i agree with ksoz, your a brilliant guy ---MAD--- and make loads of good decisions but this one is bad sorry mate.

[YoManGo!]

If someone wants to speak in a different language why not get one of them to set up a VIP forum for that language?

[Kanker.]

if someone wants to speak in another language then use the VIP forums, They all count.

[Caution]

Fermé la bouche.:8

Infract me.