Hello! I feel like there is too little distinction between the discussion/advertisement board. Many threads are simply advertisement threads with a little "feel free to discuss this" at the end – not a very good ground to start a discussion. To quote Xenios in the sticky:
First of all I understand that you can discuss anything, but not everything you can discuss belongs on the discussion board. I also realize that there can not be a strict line between server discussion and advertisement, but it could be clearer (and better enforced). If your thread "discussion" is focused on __ it belongs in __
Edit: As far as the Advertisement board goes, I think encouraging a better use of tags would help cleaning it up. As it is now, the norm is to use 100 letter titles and just list every "tag" in the title. If client version and common features (e.g which type of map, high/mid/low-rate, stages or static rates and so on) there would be no need to spam everything in your title to grab the most attention.
# Advertisements:
You are not allowed to post in this board just to advertise your and/or other opentibia servers, in case you break this rule, your thread will be deleted and you may risk infraction/bannishment when spamming advertisements.
First of all I understand that you can discuss anything, but not everything you can discuss belongs on the discussion board. I also realize that there can not be a strict line between server discussion and advertisement, but it could be clearer (and better enforced). If your thread "discussion" is focused on __ it belongs in __
- Server concepts (e.g "opinions on capture the flag?") – Discussion
- Server information (e.g "do you like my server?") – Advertisement
- Finished project ready to launch – Advertisement
- Project in beta phase (even if you are hosting an open beta server) – Discussion
- Details irrelevant to what you want to discuss (e.g valid discussion thread at the end of your advertisement) – Advertisement (or just post the discussion part separately)
Edit: As far as the Advertisement board goes, I think encouraging a better use of tags would help cleaning it up. As it is now, the norm is to use 100 letter titles and just list every "tag" in the title. If client version and common features (e.g which type of map, high/mid/low-rate, stages or static rates and so on) there would be no need to spam everything in your title to grab the most attention.
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