Remove This Rule.

[Neversoft]

A33. 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). There are some exceptions such as "Merci", "Au revoir", "Bonjour", "Ciao" or any other well known basic words. This rule does not apply to the foreign languages forum nor VIP sub-forums.

That is so stupid. I just saw some guy get an infraction in his birthday thread for saying 'Today I am 16' in German (here). Seriously, this is the worst rule ever. Some of you will reply 'Why DO we need to post in a different language anyway?' Well, why DON'T we need to post in a different language? Some people enjoy it, it gives us something to do and helps others learn. :S Also, if it does no apply in the VIP sub-forum section (which every user can see anyway) why should it apply anywhere else?

I agree that in a serious thread asking a question, a user should not post an answer in a different language that hardly anyone is going to understand. But if this rule does get removed and that is the case, then it should be classed as a pointless post.

Also, on another note. I've noticed a few moderators giving people infractions for breaking the rules, editing their post to put 'Edited by ______: Please do not break the rules, etc' but not actually removing the part of the post that breaks the rules. If it breaks the rules and you just give them an infraction, that won't solve anything. They will still be breaking the rules because their post will still be there. Sort this out.

[L!nK]

yeah i agree, or maybe they are allowed to write in other languages but they must translate it?

[Callum.]

i agree, but infractions aren't a big deal, i think everyones over that stage.

[mangle]

I feel if someone posts a whole thread in arabic or french or w/e then yeah , they should get an infraction unless they provide a correct translation.
But for that thread , he shouldn't have been infracted.

[Catzsy]

I think you are right. I think it was originally introduced because some members were being less than complimentary about others in a foreign language but if this is suspected there is always online translators that can give you a gist of what's being said. =]

[--ss--]

It's because not many people can understand foreign languages , the messages people type could mean anything , I think the rule is fine but in this certain incident i think it's a little unfair.

[scubadiva]

Yes, that is a rather odd rule. I suppose it's to stop people being rude in another language and the mods not picking it up becaus they don't understand the language. I agree with L!nk, who said that foreign languages are OK if translations are posted with it.

[Wizzdom]

I think you are right. I think it was originally introduced because some members were being less than complimentary about others in a foreign language but if this is suspected there is always online translators that can give you a gist of what's being said. =]

Agreed, its not hard to find translators online nowadays.

I think aslong as the person who has talked in another language shows us what it says in english, i think it should be ok.

This rule has its pro's and con's.

[today]

The mods are lazy tho so they wont "check" online.

I admit i hate it when others speak other languages when i dont know what it means, gets on my wits.

[Paulio]

I think it's there because a long time ago people used to swear and abuse people in other languages.