Tightening the reigns for a few months (Please Read ASAP)

[boooey]

not sure why this thread was even left open to comments, as it will just lead to trouble.
Those are the rules, and thats it people

[SCOTTFREE226]

You really cant speak your mind here so i never post... but its thier board thier rules..

[salbowski]

I think "quoting" an infractioned post should be infractionable.

[Ankido]

Quote: Originally Posted by SCOTTFREE226

You really cant speak your mind here so i never post... but its thier board thier rules..

Without the members there's no such thing as "their board their rules". I love these forums because its filled with information from a great community of people. I've found myself in trouble with infractions because I've stated my opinions. I'll voice my opinion on this but I still refuse to talk in Madden forums. Do I like things being tightened around here? NO. However, I do like the fact it will control meaningless and redundant posts.

With the arrival of EA developers; the forums have become a very scary place to voice opinions. I'll keep my opinions on the EA forums which seems to be a safe place to talk. As for OS; I'll continue to discuss "infraction" related stuff behind closed doors. What you don't know won't hurt ME.

[TJdaSportsGuy]

Quote: Originally Posted by SCOTTFREE226

You really cant speak your mind here so i never post... but its thier board thier rules..

Guys,

We've never been against someone voicing their opinions or speaking their mind. We just ask that it's done in a mature and constructive manner, that's all.

Here's an example of an acceptable critique of Madden 10's Pro-Tak system:

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This debate goes back to madden's physics and momentum issues that Apex brings up. Pro-tak tackles seem to have too much "all or nothing". The players meet, there is a "tussle", then either the offensive player falls down or the defenders kind of fall off him and he just keeps trucking along for a td. There needs to be more middle ground where the defenders can't wrap up but the ball carrier still falls down from the hit and/or a type of tackle where the defender gets dragged down field until help arrives.

...and here's an example of an infraction worthy one, found in the NCAA Forum:

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wtf is your problem? you are obviously not a Clemson fan so take that picture off. I bet you have no idea on the qb's i'm talking about i'm trying to figure out why people can't do their jobs at EA by researching school's that aren't in the top 10 the fact is, it's not fair in online play when you have a qb whose speed is 10 points lower than it should be, how the heck can i avoid the rush that the qb could do in real life?

See the difference?

The post above would've been fine had it not included the first two paragraphs. Eliminate the attitude from your posts and you won't have anything to worry about.

[WildFireXXI]

I'm still trying to figure out when the "Game Wars" section of the ToS is going to get its "reigns tightened" here. I honestly can't tell if I'm on the Madden board or if the board is mispelled and I'm on the APF2K8 or 2K5 board.

[boooey]

I actually think the Mods here are doing a great job now. I have certainly gotten my share of infractions in the past, but I think they are really being fair now.

At one time I would of said they were too quick to hand out infractions when anything critical about Madden was said, but I really don't think that is the case anymore.

And I am probably one of the more negative Madden critics in this place, and have actually got into it a few times with Ian.

As long as you lay off of ther personal attacks, and are respectful in your arguments, you shouldn't have a problem here.

[Grydnt Vektr211]

dang man no more insults from me then i guest. love posting on operation sports.

sike man will comply

[Millennium]

It's getting real close to dropping the hammer in here, folks.

I suggest you think our your posts VERY CAREFULLY before hitting submit from now on.

[Drix10]

I've never understood why there has to be micromanagement of forums anyway. If things get out of hand, they get out of hand. It's the internet. It always just seemed like a way for control freaks to have their way. But what do I know, I'm in my late thirties...we didn't have internet growing up. If you had something to say...you said it to someone's face. And if you criticized something...that's freedom and speech. And if you insulted someone...be prepared to defend yourself...