Please Ban Image Replying

[BobYoMeowMeow]

http://mabination.com/mabination-community/general-discussions/entertainment/1471-team-fortress-2-megaman.html#post23518

This is a good example
this is not 4chan, this are forums.

Other examples of image replys

No U and that Star Trek Face palm

The cat is already fed up with news threads going off topic all the time.
Image replying sets the cat off.

[Mrlucky77]

Then only read the caption/meaning.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Then only read the caption/meaning.

the point of these images with captions is to troll.

[Hitaki]

Pi pikachu pi, pi pikachu. Pi pi pikachu. Pika pikachu, pika.

(If it get's seriously out of hand it's a problem, otherwise Pika sees no problem since most people troll spam anyway (EX : "Loooooool" or "-Insert very short post here that barely answers topic") . You don't see people getting warnings for quoting other users and saying, "LOL THIS". But think about it - would you rather have people being assholes and giving you a picture with a caption or people being bigger assholes using a video all the time with stuff like :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW2vrPpmJOA

Umm, yeah. It gets very overrated.)

[Hiccup]

Well a topic dies after everyone has contributed to the original topic at least once. Happened on guru and since guru = nation (same members and blah) gonna happen here.

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww295/SuperStratos/SeriousCat.jpg

[Hitaki]

Well a topic dies after everyone has contributed to the original topic at least once. Happened on guru and since guru = nation (same members and blah) gonna happen here.

Pi pikachu?

(What the hell does that have to do about banning image replying?)

[BobYoMeowMeow]

The cat likes neither to be honest, Pikablu.
And Brad, thanks for being a live example

[Okami]

I really don't see the big deal. and I don't see a lot of these so whatever.

[Hiccup]

Pi pikachu?

(What the hell does that have to do about banning image replying?)

The cat talks about the thread being derailed by __________ and pictures so yeah I talked about how threads derail


The cat is already fed up with news threads going off topic all the time.

[Zack]

Use the report button instead of making an entire thread about it.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Well a topic dies after everyone has contributed to the original topic at least once. Happened on guru and since guru = nation (same members and blah) gonna happen here.

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww295/SuperStratos/SeriousCat.jpg
Not everyone does

[Hiccup]

Well trolls happen. You cant stop em. If you ban their IP they'll change it. Hack into their computer and fill it with viruses, they'll fix it or a get a new one. And banning image replying wont stop em. Chances are they will just say some stupid shiz *cough* me *cough* and then post a pic.

[Cookies]

Well trolls happen. You cant stop em. If you ban their IP they'll change it. Hack into their computer and fill it with viruses, they'll fix it or a get a new one. And banning image replying wont stop em. Chances are they will just say some stupid shiz *cough* me *cough* and then post a pic.

That's why there are moderators and rules.

Unfortunately I haven't seen any rules being enforced outside of the market forum.
There are topics with spams like "lol", "qft" or "what he said... bleh bleh bleh", "qq inb4'd", some even get derailed and turned into an entirely different topic.

[Hiccup]

So your saying we need stricter mods?

[BobYoMeowMeow]

So your saying we need stricter mods?

Let's raise Joseph Stalin from the dead

[Hiccup]

Cat not helping his cause XD

[Shironi]

Let's raise Josef Stalin from the dead

Josef >:o

Looky whos going off topic nao.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Josef >:o

Looky whos going off topic nao.

you were lurking
the cat thought the discussion is hopeless anyway

Kitae is gonna barge in and be all like

Y SO SRS
It wouldn't be fun.

[Osayidan]

off topic single image replies is counted as spam anyways so when it bothers you report it for a mod to come in and kick asses (unless it's in the spam forums).
So technically it's already banned, just not under the terms "image replies".

[Tibarn]

This is ridiculous.

You can't ban people using images in their replies. Completely unreasonable.

If you don't like it, you don't have to look at the image, or even click on the thread any more. Maybe if you were a mod, you would change things, but until then, you're going to have to get used to it.

[Cookies]

This is ridiculous.

You can't ban people using images in their replies. Completely unreasonable.

If you don't like it, you don't have to look at the image, or even click on the thread any more. Maybe if you were a mod, you would change things, but until then, you're going to have to get used to it.

You can't just go around and troll people with "lol@u" images, there are even rules against them.
Banning for posting the images is a bit too harsh, but telling people that they have to "get used to" them is ridiculous.

[Osayidan]

Pretty sure that ban in this case is meaning "do not allow".

[Zephyri]

You can't just go around and troll people with "lol@u" images, there are even rules against them.
Banning for posting the images is a bit too harsh, but telling people that they have to "get used to" them is ridiculous.

No, there's a happy medium here. When a post is reported or we see trolling, it's obvious. Sometimes, it's acceptable to use an image as a reply, especially if it shows the reaction of the poster at hand, provides info, etc. What would be messed up is a string of images not related to the topic at hand, not helping the poster express how they feel about the topic at hand, etc. Anything that derails a thread entirely, images or not, is unacceptable. But if it's just a macro that could be applied to the conversation? No big deal.

[Kazuni]

No, there's a happy medium here. When a post is reported or we see trolling, it's obvious. Sometimes, it's acceptable to use an image as a reply, especially if it shows the reaction of the poster at hand, provides info, etc. What would be messed up is a string of images not related to the topic at hand, not helping the poster express how they feel about the topic at hand, etc. Anything that derails a thread entirely, images or not, is unacceptable. But if it's just a macro that could be applied to the conversation? No big deal.

Yeah, this is what I thought. When the picture is relevant, it's fine. I don't see what's wrong here.
It's not often people post completely off topic images anyways, what would be the point?

[Tibarn]

You can't just go around and troll people with "lol@u" images, there are even rules against them.
Banning for posting the images is a bit too harsh, but telling people that they have to "get used to" them is ridiculous.

No, telling them to get used to it is not ridiculous. Banning images from appearing in forums is completely unreasonable.

If it's a troll image, then report it as spam. Someone will take care of it. Otherwise, get used to it.

[Kazuni]

No, telling them to get used to it is not ridiculous. Banning images from appearing in forums is completely unreasonable.

If it's a troll image, then report it as spam. Someone will take care of it. Otherwise, get used to it.

It's not banning images, just not one-image responses. Not saying I'm agreeing with banning them.
But still, calm down a bit.

[Tibarn]

It's not banning images, just not one-image responses. Not saying I'm agreeing with banning them.
But still, calm down a bit.

Yeah don't tell me to calm down, this is calm for Tibarn. ;3

Anyways. Banning one image responses is just as ridiculous. Plus, people would just go...

/avoid

...or something and avoid the one image ban.

[MrShandavio]

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4239/rexgag.gif

[Chiri]

I'd agree that image macros are being used rather carelessly... But there are threads where image replying is relevant. I'm not going to dig them out, but I RPed someone who doesn't speak, so images were an effective way of communication.

@Tibarn: Your terse manner of speaking and calling other people's ideas "ridiculous" will naturally come off as an angered response-- others will assume the reason why you act callously is because you're not aware of it and in an emotional state. Well, it's your choice on how you behave, but I don't think it's a very compelling stance...

[Virtue]

I agree with the cat 100%.


Anyways. Banning one image responses is just as ridiculous. Plus, people would just go...
Why? Is this called "an imageboard for idiots" or is this called a decent forum? If it's the latter then image responses shouldn't be here.

[Chockeh]

I agree with the cat 100%.


Why? Is this called "an imageboard for idiots" or is this called a decent forum? If it's the latter then image responses shouldn't be here. derp

D: I am not the forum mop ;~;

[Cucurbita]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/KitaeK27/1272635178746.jpg

You're all a bunch of whiners.

[Chockeh]

Isn't this pretty much the same thing? ._.


owo
the cat forgot to post this picture
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ShAdOxViRuS/4chan/NOU.jpg

sorry if arsik didn't get it

http://mabination.com/mabination/official-nexon-news/1208-nexon-admits-their-forums-bad.html

D:

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Isn't this pretty much the same thing? ._.



http://mabination.com/mabination/official-nexon-news/1208-nexon-admits-their-forums-bad.html

D:

The cat posted that because arsik didn't get the reference of NO U
and no you was an actual proper response to your post.

[Emile]

The cat posted that because arsik didn't get the reference of NO U
and no you was an actual proper response to your post.

Squirtle squirtle /squir/ squirtle squirt? Squirtle squirtle, squirt squirtle squirtle. Squirtle squirt, squir squir squirtle-squirt squirtle.

[[So now replying with a /decent/ image is allowed? With all the exceptions and uses of image replies, banning it is a step back in free expression on these forums. With all due respect though, if you can't handle image replies, go to a text-only forum.]]

[Chiri]

If some cases are ok and some aren't... I think the best thing to do is have members self-regulate.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Squirtle squirtle /squir/ squirtle squirt? Squirtle squirtle, squirt squirtle squirtle. Squirtle squirt, squir squir squirtle-squirt squirtle.

[[So now replying with a /decent/ image is allowed? With all the exceptions and uses of image replies, banning it is a step back in free expression on these forums. With all due respect though, if you can't handle image replies, go to a text-only forum.]]

the cat never said what he posted is okay
it is a good example of why it's not good to have allow image only replies.

[December]

One image responses can be annoying but it really depends on what is it. 'Facepalm' images simply represent the poster's responses to the topic at hand, but its essential to keep them small, no we dont want your friggin startrek face palm taking up 50% of the page. Which brings me to the next point about "if you dont like it, dont look at it", that makes it sound like people stare at the image for 30mins while raging. no, just no. Its not my fault if im browsing a thread and it unavoidably comes on my screen

Personally the "no u" and "tl:dr" crap is way more annoying, if you dont have the brain power to spend time reading a little bit, why even bother posting, your posts arent valued

[Phunkie]

If you're gonna crack down on the image replying, then you're gonna have to do something about the

qq

inb4

lolwut


It's really all the same when you think about it.

[Chockeh]

If you're gonna crack down on the image replying, then you're gonna have to do something about the

qq

inb4

lolwut


It's really all the same when you think about it.I don't even understand what they mean :[, except for the lolwut part :D.

[Arsik]

qq = QQ which is another way of saying that you're about to cry (the tails on the Q's look like tears are forming at the outside of the eyes)

inb4 = In before... Generally what people say in a thread that's almost guaranteed to be lock. Another way of getting +1 to their post count.

[Chiri]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the "if you can't deal with it, just deal with it" attitude that some members have.

In addition, the "what is this, I don't even..." is getting kind of old and doesn't add anything to the conversation.

[bebepanales]

i didnt read the posts on page 4 and 5 i was too lazy.
i dont see anything wrong with one picture posts that convey an emotion in reaction to something said previously. it's still like an ongoing conversation, i think zephyri said that too... i think. i dont remember. most of them aren't really meant for trolling imo~
like the example you provided, i think he was just trying to be funny and didn't mean to start beef, because those pictures were meant to be funny.
however i guess the ideal thing would be for them to elaborate and contribute a little to the topic after posting the picture emote. if there were a string of those 1picture posts in one thread, then that would be getting out of hand i admit. i think 1 or 2 wouldn't hurt a thread~ i think itll rather make it more fun and interesting x3

ps. i confess i do write "lol @ (whomever)" posts.... sometimes some things are so funny you just have to express yourself x3 sorry if that's wrong.

[Virtue]

If you're gonna crack down on the image replying, then you're gonna have to do something about the

qq

inb4

lolwut


It's really all the same when you think about it.
Not really. "qq" doesn't take up half my browser page like a useless image does.

[Chillax]

I haven't seen any image replies outside of General Discussion and Spam Zone, and I haven't seen anyone trolling another person with images; how different would it be if Chocklitshop said "hell no" without the image? Personally, I feel that related images make General Discussion more animated and funny, which we're usually looking for in the Entertainment and Everything Else sections. If we have image replying in Questions and Help and Mabinogi Talk, then we might have a problem.

[Iyasenu]

I need more examples of when bad image replies are... bad xD

right now it just seems that everyone who doesn't mind either generally has no problem, or doesn't know what the Cat or Chiri mean.

and those that don't like the image replies are just raging.

i personally don't mind too much unless it's a bad image.
or too big.

^ like your sig. xD


tl;dr of my little post, show me an example, i can't think of many SFW bad image replies.

[oomgomfg]

tl;dr of my little post, show me an example, i can't think of many SFW bad image replies.

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/cool_story_bro.jpg

[Iyasenu]

[lol picture]

xD

nice

except that was enjoyable since I found it funny D:

as long as it's tasteful i don't mind

lol, still xD that picture made me laugh

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Chan image

Old meme is old

[Halfslashed]

Hypocrite, lol. You JUST used a meme. The irony!!!!

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Hypocrite, lol. You JUST used a meme. The irony!!!!

But the meme actually had a point.

[Kazuni]

But the meme actually had a point.

A lot of others do too.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

A lot of others do too.

"cool story, bro" didn't.
and it's an old meme so whatever.

[Taycat]

I expected more from you cat.

You're getting tizied all over a PICTURE?

Really, was it worth your time to do this?

Was it?

[Tibarn]

I expected more from you cat.

You're getting tizied all over a PICTURE?

Really, was it worth your time to do this?

Was it?

Actually exactly what I was thinking.

I really didn't expect Cat to complain about this.

[Taycat]

Actually exactly what I was thinking.

I really didn't expect Cat to complain about this.

Exactly.

Which more than helps the fact that I know he isn't really a cat but this "master" this whole time.

Therefore, the cat is a girl....Or this cat that the cat is playing as is the girl.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

I expected more from you cat.

You're getting tizied all over a PICTURE?

Really, was it worth your time to do this?

Was it?

Yes it was
Stupid pictures with captions are annoying.

[Taycat]

But you yourself have made many and USED to love them.

Maybe you're changing like everyone else?

[Kazuni]

But you yourself have made many and USED to love them.

Maybe you're changing like everyone else?

Yeah, this confuses me a bit.
Why are you railing on them? What made you suddenly post a thread on banning image responses?
@_@

[BobYoMeowMeow]

But you yourself have made many and USED to love them.

Maybe you're changing like everyone else?

The cat himself doesn't find them funny.
The cat just does them because he thinks humans will find it funny.

[Taycat]

Here you go again with this "cat" business.

I wonder why nobody thinks you're crazy yet.

Thing is, your saying these images are stupid is like saying your way of acting like a cat is stupid.

Something that should have died LONG ago.

[Chockeh]

Oh noes, image replying is bad D:.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:noUTyeT_fnkWyM:http://bilia.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/george-bush-eats-a-kitten.jpg

[Cucurbita]

But you yourself have made many and USED to love them.

Maybe you're changing like everyone else?

Evryone becomes a normfag at some point.

[Iyasenu]

Everyone becomes a normfag at some point.

D:

-fix'd-

also yeah xD

but I still don't think image replies are so bad that they need to be banned.

[Frawmus]

Meh. I don't see a big problem.. I haven't really seen people image replying very often on the nation?

[Moppy]

Meh. I don't see a big problem.. I haven't really seen people image replying very often on the nation?

http://inconvenientbody.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/big-brother-poster.jpg

[Osayidan]

There's more image replies in this thread than anywhere else.

[Kazuni]

There's more image replies in this thread than anywhere else.

Trufax.

[Halfslashed]

/off topic - How much do you wanna bet that in game, he spent all his time on nekojima sleeping with the other cats at night?

/on topic - I think they should ban pointless image replying. If it has some meaning of some sort that is somewhat relevant in some way, then it should stay.

[Arsik]

http://inconvenientbody.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/big-brother-poster.jpg
Steven Segal?


/off topic - How much do you wanna bet that in game, he spent all his time on nekojima sleeping with the other cats at night?

/on topic - I think they should ban pointless image replying. If it has some meaning of some sort that is somewhat relevant in some way, then it should stay.

But the pointless images that have nothing to do with the topic at hand ARE against the rules, since that's spamming. The Cat wants all image only replies to be banned.

Also, I think Xiya is turning into Capt. Obvious with her getting aggravated at the Cat constantly roleplaying for two years plus without breaking out of character.

[Hiccup]

I found the cat
http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/2007/10/book-of-lies_subway.jpg
Quick add this thread

[BobYoMeowMeow]

You abducted Madoge Nanami by having her in your avatar box :/

[Cucurbita]

/on topic - I think they should ban pointless image replying. If it has some meaning of some sort that is somewhat relevant in some way, then it should stay.

Nobody does that ._.

Usually when replying with a picture there is going to be relevance, whether it be an expression, a facepalm, or captions.

[Kazuni]

Nobody does that ._.

Usually when replying with a picture there is going to be relevance, whether it be an expression, a facepalm, or captions.

And still after 8 pages I don't see why they should be banned.

Ban emoticons too!

[Moppy]

And still after 8 pages I don't see why they should be banned.

Ban emoticons too!

http://mexe.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/justin-bieber-dead.jpg

That's why.

But seriously, I like image replies. When they are on topic, they are entertaining and put a smile on my face.

[Kazuni]

http://mexe.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/justin-bieber-dead.jpg

That's why.

But seriously, I like image replies. When they are on topic, they are entertaining and put a smile on my face.

But like already said, who does that? If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.

[Kyouria]

I block many image source links using Adblock 'cause some of the images take up the entire page or serve as eye-sores. I don't like image replies; I usually skip over them but as long as its "relevant" to the thread and "contributes" somehow, I guess it's not a bannable offense. >.>

[Kazuni]

I block many image source links using Adblock 'cause some of the images take up the entire page or serve as eye-sores. I don't like image replies; I usually skip over them but as long as its "relevant" to the thread and "contributes" somehow, I guess it's not a bannable offense. >.>

We could have a poll. Evidently some people don't like it, but some people do.

Although imo, banning images would = banning emoticons, faces such as o.o, o-o, Q(>o<Q), or any of that stuff, because technically they belong in the same category. As for the taking up the whole page, the forum resizes it, does it not? Unless you're talking about image mobs, which only really happens when people are posting images of different things for that specific purpose. If that made any sense. To just contribute to a conversation, it'd be usually one or maybe two images, and they wouldn't take up "the whole page".

[Kyouria]

We could have a poll. Evidently some people don't like it, but some people do.

Although imo, banning images would = banning emoticons, faces such as o.o, o-o, Q(>o<Q), or any of that stuff, because technically they belong in the same category. As for the taking up the whole page, the forum resizes it, does it not? Unless you're talking about image mobs, which only really happens when people are posting images of different things for that specific purpose. If that made any sense. To just contribute to a conversation, it'd be usually one or maybe two images, and they wouldn't take up "the whole page".

Forum posts with emoticons usually have other content. I would have to admit, some image replies (with captions) are entertaining. If it's not excessive image replies or pages filled with image-only replies, I don't think it's a problem.

[Kazuni]

Forum posts with emoticons usually have other content. I would have to admit, some image replies (with captions) are entertaining. If it's not excessive image replies or pages filled with image-only replies, I don't think it's a problem.

I don't think that was common in the first place.

[Hiccup]

You abducted Madoge Nanami by having her in your avatar box :/

http://fukung.net/images/5272/Vicodin.jpg

Oh wait wut?

Did I see moppy posting JB!? Sup shawty

[BobYoMeowMeow]

What's with all the image replies in this thread anyway?

[Hiccup]

Irony.

[Cucurbita]

Irony.

Take my waifu off your avatar, scum!

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Irony.

Naw, you are all dumb because you all know this annoys the cat.
*captain obvious*
and rubbing it in that you can.

[Cucurbita]

Usually when replying with a picture there is going to be relevance, whether it be an expression, a facepalm, or captions.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.


If it's off-topic, and the posts only consists of an image, it's spam. That's already against the rules.

/thread.

[Virtue]

Thing is, your saying these images are stupid is like saying your way of acting like a cat is stupid.
Uhm, no. That's a bad analogy and you should feel bad.

[Taycat]

By the way cat, why not just skim over the image?

What's so wrong with that?

[BobYoMeowMeow]

because that's TL;DR
which is different.
The cat actually read posts so that the cat won't give stupid /b/tarded replies like Poopshop or whatever his name was.

http://mabination.com/mabination/mabination-discussion/1474-please-ban-image-replying-7.html#post33496

[Chockeh]

because that's TL;DR
which is different.
The cat actually read posts so that the cat won't give stupid /b/tarded replies like Poopshop or whatever his name was.

http://mabination.com/mabination/mabination-discussion/1474-please-ban-image-replying-7.html#post33496

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/lolcats-funny-picture-baby-i-love-you.jpg

[Sarinii]

I personally find image replying to be entertaining most of the time. I remember that on guru and here i cracked up heaps seeing image replies, to the point where my sister threw a hissy fit and told me to shut up. (OHH! Maybe that's why we should ban image replies!)
Anyway, i generally don't mind so long as the image is not indecent or offensive. And like others said, image replying is basically like emotes and: o-o, :3, =w=, T.T, ;~;, >:O and so on. They express in greater detail.

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

[Taycat]

because that's TL;DR
which is different.
The cat actually read posts so that the cat won't give stupid /b/tarded replies like Poopshop or whatever his name was.

http://mabination.com/mabination/mabination-discussion/1474-please-ban-image-replying-7.html#post33496

Chocklitshop*

Just so you know, you're at the bottom of my list.

[BobYoMeowMeow]

I personally find image replying to be entertaining most of the time. I remember that on guru and here i cracked up heaps seeing image replies, to the point where my sister threw a hissy fit and told me to shut up. (OHH! Maybe that's why we should ban image replies!)
Anyway, i generally don't mind so long as the image is not indecent or offensive. And like others said, image replying is basically like emotes and: o-o, :3, =w=, T.T, ;~;, >:O and so on. They express in greater detail.

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

lolcats and memes arent worth crap.
A simple emoticon is enough