"Funny" awards

[Tleno]

I'm sure most of you people noticed some people (Like Pyritie) having pointless awards like "pie" and "cinamon rolls". I'm concerned about that as it seems to be another of those excentric Pyritie jokes and it ruins Award as something immportant thing, making them just a laugh instead of a serious thing you can be proud of.

EDIT: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=34 there they are, look down a bit. Thank you mare for reminding me to give a link.

 

[Latecat]

I agree.

If you didn't find out the funny awards - here is what he means:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/awards.php?award_cat_id=34 (if it wont work then it might be removed)

 

[Malcous]

Hehe thats awesome I want a cinnamon roll x

The creator of those icons is a genius !

 

[AIagremm]

Malcous! You're spoiling the mood!

I agree. Thosw pointless awards that are given only to the close friends of the moderators and people who have been here for a long time. This is offencive to new users.

Plus if it was on 1st April I would understand it, but not now. I think we have Honorary Member award for this

 

[Malcous]

Come on guys thats funny

 

[AIagremm]

It is, but as Tleno says it kinda spoils the point of the award system.

P.S.
Everyone who posted in this thread will be permabanned.

 

[Paladon]

I think it's childish at its best.

Just watch how this site and community is rotting away.

 

[Malcous]

Im sure they will remove them :O

 

[Tleno]

Im sure they will remove them :O

Yes, I'm sure they will ater this reaction from other users.
Anyway stop all Hive mods, we're here just to stop all this fooling around around with awards.
And no Malcous, awards shouldn't be so funny!

 

[Malcous]

And no Malcous, awards shouldn't be so funny!

Ya , but as long they remove them they are funny

 

[Pharaoh_]

You're making a big deal out of it?

 

[Tleno]

You're making a big deal out of it?

Well its not only in funny awards, its that modderators should be more serious than that.

 

[Paladon]

its that modderators should be more serious than that.

Seconded.

 

[Pharaoh_]

The moderators are not 40-year-old people. They have some childish behaviour as all of us do. If you have problems with their behaviour, then don't shroud your opinion with the 'problem' of the award icons, but be straight.

 

[Tleno]

The moderators are not 40-year-old people. They have some childish behaviour as all of us do. If you have problems with their behaviour, then don't shroud your opinion with the 'problem' of the award icons, but be straight.

Sorry, its just that both of these things have connections and, well, people should be responsible with their modderator powers and not abuse them.

 

[Paladon]

The moderators are not 40-year-old people.

That argument is totally senseless and lacking a real comparison here.

Moderators define a pattern how a user should act properly. That's why some people are qualified and others not.
Awards like this are a kick in everyone's face who ever supported the idea of tournament prices or the idea of rewarding extraordinary attainments.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Sorry, its just that both of these things have connections and, well, people should be responsible with their modderator powers and not abuse them.

Still, you are referring to external events. Events that have nothing to do with the awards. I seriously doubt someone that creates three icons and attach them on users is abusing the moderating powers of theirs. In case you want to accuse with events that actually channeled abusive power, this is totally unrelated to what this thread was started for.

Moderators define a pattern how a user should act properly. That's why some people are qualified and others not.

Rules organise a site, they do not force it to lose fun.

 

[Paladon]

I seriously doubt someone that creates three icons and attach them on users is abusing the modderating powers of theirs.

Sure?

Edit: Rules may organise the site, but that doesnt change a moderator's role.

 

[Piwlady]

Moderators define a pattern how a user should act properly. That's why some people are qualified and others not.
Awards like this are a kick in everyone's face who ever supported the idea of tournament prices or the idea of rewarding extraordinary attainments.

I couldn't say it better.

 

[Pharaoh_]

A moderator's role is to bear some values, which, most of the rest members are afraid to show in such a potential manner. Along with his strict behaviour, he has to be the one that brings "peace", he has to be fun, to be agreeable by everyone. I'm sorry I don't want to have Hitlers hosting a site. Still though, this becomes generic and I actually support something I shouldn't (since I am a member myself), but I actually don't realize how these little icons can cause such an expression of "abusive power" presumptions.

 

[Malcous]

A moderator's role is to bear some values, which, most of the rest members are afraid to show in such a potential manner. Along with his strict behaviour, he has to be the one that brings "peace", he has to be fun, to be agreeable by everyone. I'm sorry I don't want to have Hitlers hosting a site.

I agree

 

[AIagremm]

He does need to be fun, but not by abusing the site's systems for personal good

 

[Pharaoh_]

I didn't see anything changed since the implementation of the awards. Don't you exaggerate?

 

[Tleno]

I didn't see anything changed since the implementation of the awards. Don't you exaggerate?

If person brakes the law once, its possible he'll brake it again. And then again and again... don't you understand that such small nonsence like this later turn into bigger problem. And its better Hiveworkshop ruled by "Hitlers" that Hiveworkshop ruled by anarchists.

 

[Paladon]

Every internet site like this is practically a dictatorship, so whatever

 

[AIagremm]

Indeed. It would actually be really weird to see a fully democratic site.

 

[Pharaoh_]

@tleno, I don't actually see your problem on that. Those icons are given to people that most likely have some a-type relation with most of the moderating team. They were not spread around to random users. I don't really know how far you got this into your head, so, I'd rather ask you for that possible scenario of full power abuse you've implied:

And then again and again...

 

[Tleno]

Pharaoh_, it seems I'm not the alone who thinks that such behavior is not right, so I don't think its right to think thats these are jusr my crazy talks.

 

[Pharaoh_]

I am referring to you, because you are the one who started this thread.

 

[Tleno]

I am referring to you, because you are the one who started this thread.

Well personaly I haven't implied any possible scenarions yet, but I'm sure that such behavior won't lead to anything good.

EDIT: maybe I should add a poll about this moderator behavior beeing aceptable or not?

 

[Malcous]

EDIT: maybe I should add a poll about this moderator behavior beeing aceptable or not?

Good idea :O

 

[Ralle]

Interesting how the poll turns out. I hope Pyritie sees this

 

[AIagremm]

Just noticed that Ralle doesnt have any rewards... now thats what I call dignity!
Awesome dude, you show them all! Though your name is kinda better then any reward icon or title.

 

[TheDivineBoss]

Confirming that Pyritie is now a corrupted retard with power that tries to make a cult of personality.

 

[En_Fuego]

TheDivineBoss, keep in mind that Pyritie is a dragon-obsessed kid who constantly draws dragons and dresses up as them for Halloween.

Is this really that which makes him a retard?

 

[Traxamillion]

Awesome, another stupid fucking Pyritie joke, where he can excersise his power abuse.

 

[Hawkwing]

Sweet! I'm no longer the only Party Pooper!

 

[WherewolfTherewolf]

Everybody just needs to stop whining about every single little thing. Sure the awards are pointless, but is an icon of a banana or Cinnamon roll under your name really distinguish you from anyone else? It doesn't spoil the concept of an award icon because it truly mean anything, you did nothing to earn yourself a Pie icon. It was probably just a short term joke in the first place, you don't need to grab your torches and pitchforks every time someone does something dumb here.

 

[HINDYhat]

lol Hitler reference on the second page.

omg da power abuse heer.

This idea is seriously lame though, regardless of whether or not it can be considered power abuse at all (Honestly? Is this worth even giving it such a title?). Ultimately annoying and useless, and it's not even witty: that could've at least been a redeeming factor. Please remove it.

 

[ikillforeyou]

C'mon guys, cinnamon buns are tasty, and so are bananas and pumpkin pie.

Lighten up a bit, i dont think people will take icons with cinnamon buns or pie on them seriously..

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[Pyritie]

Why so serious

But yeah I was bored and just wanted to have a little fun - these aren't gonna be up for ever, just a few days at most ;P

EDIT: And lol, if you want one just come into the chat when I'm online and that notice is up

 

[Coolty44]

YAYAY Cinnamon rolls!

 

[Pyritie]

The moderators are not 40-year-old people. They have some childish behaviour as all of us do. If you have problems with their behaviour, then don't shroud your opinion with the 'problem' of the award icons, but be straight.

Oh and I'd just like to point out that Wolverabid, the best moderator/administrator we've ever had, was over 40 years old AND still knew how to have fun.

 

[Malvodion]

I like this "funny" awards idea, but I still think than Cinnamon rolls sucks.

 

[oh_snap]

Could we analyze this situation reflectively for a moment?

You're complaining about "Pie", "Banana", and "Cinnamon Rolls" awards. In a serious manner. To paraphrase what has been said on this thread: 'Random awards will cause a rift in the space time continuum, causing the Hive to implode'.

Now. Let's considered something. If you'd like to argue that the awards are taking away value of "real" awards, let me remind you, A.) It's temporary, B.) At worse, it's for fun.

God forbid the moderators ever inspire users to have fun in their community. Why would we ever want that? Take in consideration shows that take news and turn it into satire, (Ignoring Fox news whom do that unintentionally), like the Daily Show. The purpose of doing so is purely for comedic value, and does not take away the 'value' of the real news.

tl;dr: Taking something as small as temporary awards seriously... I mean, really?

~Snap

 

[ike_ike]

Awards like this are a kick in everyone's face who ever supported the idea of tournament prices or the idea of rewarding extraordinary attainments.

I see something absolutely hysterical here. Of all people to take a stand like that, you aren't one of them.

 

[Traxamillion]

Could we analyze this situation reflectively for a moment?

You're complaining about "Pie", "Banana", and "Cinnamon Rolls" awards. In a serious manner. To paraphrase what has been said on this thread: 'Random awards will cause a rift in the space time continuum, causing the Hive to implode'.

Now. Let's considered something. If you'd like to argue that the awards are taking away value of "real" awards, let me remind you, A.) It's temporary, B.) At worse, it's for fun.

God forbid the moderators ever inspire users to have fun in their community. Why would we ever want that? Take in consideration shows that take news and turn it into satire, (Ignoring Fox news whom do that unintentionally), like the Daily Show. The purpose of doing so is purely for comedic value, and does not take away the 'value' of the real news.

tl;dr: Taking something as small as temporary awards seriously... I mean, really?

~Snap

its a mockery for those of us who actually tried and won an award.

btw get this shit off me...

 

[MortAr]

Why so serious?

 

[Kwah]

I'm slightly amused, therefore the whole joke has obviously served it's purpose.

Note the use of the word joke. God forbid, anyone have fun on a recreational site.

Sure, it's not the cutting edge of wit (<3 Py), but w/e. See first sentence.

 

[oh_snap]

its a mockery for those of us who actually tried and won an award.

Yes, completely ignore everything I said. Because I totally didn't see the 30 other comments that said that. Oh... Wait..

If you'd like to argue that the awards are taking away value of "real" awards, let me remind you, A.) It's temporary, B.) At worse, it's for fun.

And Hawkzor said it the best:
[23-24-34] hawk900: And thirdly, bitches are just jealous of my cinnamon.

~Snap