The updated graphics rules

[dbgtz]

"3): If you suspect a graphic of being plagiarised, PM the Moderator of that section, a Super Moderator or the (Assistant) Forum Manager with proof. Don't post in the thread as this creates a bad atmosphere and could cause arguments."

That's just stupid and time wasting? If they have ripped an alt I don't want to bother going to post a mod who might not even deal with it for a few days therefore whoever ripped it still getting kudos for an alt they never done which isn't fair on whoever actually made it. I think it was fine the way it was and you're acting as if this whole forum is full of kids which doesn't really help attract people. People like independence.

[myke]

Well not really, it's just stopping arguments about whether something is ripped - if a moderator deals with it then it cant be argued, what's the point in having an open thread with people posting saying 'lol ripped' 'look he ripped it - LINK HERE' ... when the moderator can just shut the thread and edit the first post - it really doesn't matter that much!

[AgnesIO]

Well not really, it's just stopping arguments about whether something is ripped - if a moderator deals with it then it cant be argued, what's the point in having an open thread with people posting saying 'lol ripped' 'look he ripped it - LINK HERE' ... when the moderator can just shut the thread and edit the first post - it really doesn't matter that much!

I would rather ruin the persons reputation. If you steal someone elses work, you deserve to be moaned at x

[dbgtz]

Well not really, it's just stopping arguments about whether something is ripped - if a moderator deals with it then it cant be argued, what's the point in having an open thread with people posting saying 'lol ripped' 'look he ripped it - LINK HERE' ... when the moderator can just shut the thread and edit the first post - it really doesn't matter that much!

because it is a forum which you're meant to post in... and...

I would rather ruin the persons reputation. If you steal someone elses work, you deserve to be moaned at x

I agree with this.

[Jamesy]

I would rather ruin the persons reputation. If you steal someone elses work, you deserve to be moaned at x

Surely a big red "*Removed* Edited by X please do not rip blah" would achieve the same. It's the same rule it's always been and Myke's pretty much summed it up

[dbgtz]

Surely a big red "*Removed* Edited by X please do not rip blah" would achieve the same. It's the same rule it's always been and Myke's pretty much summed it up

no, its like a teacher telling you softly not to do it again.

[Jamesy]

no, its like a teacher telling you softly not to do it again.

you're still free to -Rep. It's not just an edit, they get a PM too so to use your analogy it's like a teacher taking them out of the room to explain what they've done before sending them back in with a clearer idea.

[Samantha]

I'd prefer to have the independence to ask if someone has ripped anothers work. As they are most likely to post on other forums.

This just means that the person who ripped the graphics get more praise, and occasionally more rep for something that isn't theirs.

Instead of PMing a moderator or anything, why can't you just report the post where the ripped work is in.
Quicker tbh, that way more people can see the reported post. If you get what I mean.

[Sarah]

I'd prefer to have the independence to ask if someone has ripped anothers work. As they are most likely to post on other forums.

This just means that the person who ripped the graphics get more praise, and occasionally more rep for something that isn't theirs.

Instead of PMing a moderator or anything, why can't you just report the post where the ripped work is in.
Quicker tbh, that way more people can see the reported post. If you get what I mean.

The report system can be used and as long as there is sufficient evidence it will be dealt with.

@Milestone I don't think you should be rude if they have committed the rule break - you are not the person to ridicule someone if they have something wrong - Moderators will deal with them. (you can however -rep them as posted above) and by doing this you could get yourself into trouble.

[Storking]

Just another example of the over-moderation on this forum, I thought the rules were becoming more relaxed not stricter? >_>

"create a bad atmosphere and could cause arguments" - i'm sure the majority of the people on this forum are mature and this is just continuously trying to wrap us in cotton wool to have the 'perfect/friendly' forum. The likely scenario is an argument wouldn't even occur because of this in the first place, but if it does - surely a moderator's job is to THEN sort it out, not sort it out before anything has even happened.