ok i posted somewthing here looking for someone

youngblood · Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 66

and now its gone that aint right now why do you delete my post when i wasnt being mean i just was apologizing thx well i guess my post dont matter i wont ever apologize again sorry but i feel that this is wrong to delete my post or did you move it

darkwarrior · Lurker Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 172

Possibly because you violated the forum rules located at http://searchirc.com/forum-rules.php

Specifically this one (I highlighted in bold some of the words that may refer to the reason):

No naming names

This site isn't here for you to complain about others. No one cares if someone flooded your channel. If you have something constructive to say (such as how to prevent an attack), feel free to post, but don't post nicknames, real names or ip addresses.

youngblood · Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 66

i was just asking to find that person and i wasnt naming names he just choosed that when we told him how to change his nick and gave him an example and he used it and i just wanted to apologize for what took place there and noone attacked us he was looking for a good server to join and things went haywire thats all well i guess freedom of speech isnt allowed here have a wonderful day

Jason · Posted: Oct 11, 2008 11:35am Post subject:

it was removed because it looked like spam.

"Oh hi. I thought I saw someone yesterday driving a black mustang. IF you're that person, come visit me at my IRC server at my IRC server at address /server irc.myserver.whatever! Yeah, visit me now."

katsklaw · Guru Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 1122

Anarchy · Posted: Oct 11, 2008 4:45pm Post subject:

darkwarrior · Lurker Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 172

Ahh ok. So just to clarify things (hate to get off topic), it's actually ok to post nicknames if its not posting to destroy their reputation, or bashing them? We can post nicknames if we're looking for someone or complimenting someone? Just wanted to be clear on where we stand with nickname posting..

"I saw someone the other day who used the nickname "<insert nick>", if you're that person can you pm me?"
or
"Hey, I just wanted to compliment "<insert nick>". I've had the pleasure of working with him/her, and he's one of the most respectful, reliable people I've ever met. I would recommend him if any networks are looking for help."

Is that ok to put their nickname in posts like that?

Jason · Posted: Oct 11, 2008 10:51pm Post subject:

The rules are guidelines to try to dictate common sense.

Like it says, saying 'jimbob flooded me!' doesn't do anything for anyone. Posting his IP doesn't do anything either.

You can say jimbob was helpful at debugging an issue with an eggdrop if you wanted, but if you started with 'jimbob helped me with my eggdrop at irc.whatever.whatever, what a great place to go for help with eggdrops', it will likely be deleted as spam.

darkwarrior · Lurker Joined: 02 Aug 2008 Posts: 172

Ohh, ok.. That clears it up for me then. Thanks Jason!