I don't know how hard it would be for you to do or if you even think it is worthwhile, but allow a whisper type feature in threads. You can make a post visible only to certain users so that a private side conversation can occur in-line with the rest of the thread.
I think it would be great outside of pbp but in pbp forums it would be especially useful.
I think that's called "private messaging."
;) yes, I do know what you mean, and it might be a neet feature, but it strikes me as being a very difficult thing to implement, if nothing else.
Quote from: AelfinnI think that's called "private messaging."
;) yes, I do know what you mean, and it might be a neet feature, but it strikes me as being a very difficult thing to implement, if nothing else.
I'm not so sure that it would be that difficult. The ability to keep it in-line helps keep the context viable. :)
Would you name this feature "automatic parallel asshatery thread" ? :p
Chacal
Quote from: ChacalWould you name this feature "automatic parallel asshatery thread" ? :p
Chacal
APAT?
Ok the acronyms sucks.
maybe "Co-Hosted Asshatery Thread"
or " Hellish Asshatery Thread Extension"
?
Chacal
We can immediately see the possibilities for PBP play with this feature. It has many obvious uses there.
We are less sure how this would be useful for regular threads. We just don't see the usefulness there.
Quote from: RedcapWe can immediately see the possibilities for PBP play with this feature. It has many obvious uses there.
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Ooh I didn't think of this. I retract my statements in this specific case. :)
Chacal
Quote from: RedcapWe are less sure how this would be useful for regular threads. We just don't see the usefulness there.
Oh come on, it'd be great! You could throw in snide insults that the target couldn't see. You could form cliques so that only those within your group of cronies can see what you write. You could mock another user's posts for your friends. The possibilities are boundless!
It would be an excellent drama escalation tool.
Quote from: NicephorusOh come on, it'd be great! You could throw in snide insults that the target couldn't see. You could form cliques so that only those within your group of cronies can see what you write. You could mock another user's posts for your friends. The possibilities are boundless!
It would be an excellent drama escalation tool.
It's less funny if you spell it out :(
Chacal
Quote from: ChacalIt's less funny if you spell it out :(
Chacal
this assumes that it was funny in the first place.
Quote from: Aelfinnthis assumes that it was funny in the first place.
You are right. And I am too because it was funny, to me at least.
Chacal
Personally I think that if it's not insulting or funny enough to be said to all of us then it shouldn't be said at all.
god damn right.
Quote from: kryystPersonally I think that if it's not insulting or funny enough to be said to all of us then it shouldn't be said at all.
Damn Straight!!
Quote from: kryystPersonally I think that if it's not insulting or funny enough to be said to all of us then it shouldn't be said at all.
Are you volunteering for moderating all messages or would you rather like to write "the definitive reference of all that is funny or insulting " to guide us :rolleyes: ? Or did I inadvertently piss on everyone's cornflakes recently ? :confused:
Chacal
Quote from: ChacalAre you volunteering for moderating all messages or would you rather like to write "the definitive reference of all that is funny or insulting " to guide us :rolleyes: ? Or did I inadvertently piss on everyone's cornflakes recently ? :confused:
Chacal
There is no need for a single person to moderate all that is funny or insulting. There are more then enough people with Ego's here to take up that job for free with no associated title.
Furthermore if one person did try and write "The definitive guide to all that is funny or insulting" to the persons on this (or most) forums. They would be driven insane.
So to clear up any confusion and put it rather simply. Whisper mode means people are left out of the game and missing chances for pot shots. This sort of underground subversion conflicts with our delicate ego's. So for such things a PM should be sufficient. Those we can accept as part of the normal functions of a forum.
Since I agree with all your above post, (which eloquently stated what I was trying to say in a not so well perveived joke) I suppose I misunderstood your first post because I thought it continued somewhat Aelflin's one (Ego indeed :o ).
I apologize for the snide remark that ensued.
Chacal
No worries. Aelflin is clearly a delicate little flower :)
Chacal and I, at least in my mind, were bullshitting around. I'l make sure to use the smiley ;) for you from now on, mmk? sheesh, you'd think coming out of NTL you'd actually have a handle on sarcastic silly bullshit, but noo... :rolleyes:
Now, as to chacal pissing in my cornflakes, god damnit get me another bowl, this time hold the urine! :D
What the hell is nothingland I'm just an alt afterall. OH wait wrong thread. Back to my box.
Troll think all should have fun.
That feature exists (http://lussumo.com/docs/doku.php?id=vanilla:users#whispering) in the mass communication enchantment known as "Vanilla (http://getvanilla.com/)"...