• Schwim Dandy@lemm.eeEnglish
    132·
    2 months ago

    It was incredibly easy to get banned there as many with the ability to ban were as petty and spiteful as the average SA poster. I had seen accounts get banned for something as little as not using punctuation and paragraphs(I’m not exaggerating).

    • evidences@lemmy.worldEnglish
      751·
      2 months ago

      Earlyish forums on the web were sometimes a bit anal about proper grammar. I remember posting on a Cedar Point (a large amusement park in Ohio) fan forum back in the late 90s early 00s and written into the terms of service was an agreement to use proper grammar and punctuation.

      • towerful@programming.devEnglish
        201·
        2 months ago

        Uft, the amount of forum threads from 10 years ago that start out helpful for whatever I’m trying to solve which descend into massive arguments about miniscule things is frustrating.
        I see grammar arguments a lot.
        Which is why threaded conversations are better. The petty argument goes in one direction, and the information goes another.
        Although linear threads are much easier for timeline based searching

    • xkbx@startrek.websiteEnglish
      401·
      2 months ago

      I had my icon changed several times by other users to mock me on a regular basis

      Why do I remember this as good internet

      • Skullgrid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        34·
        2 months ago

        because behaviour like this usually kept stupidity low, or paid for server costs by exploiting idiots with money to blow, instead of selling out to huge corporations.

      • barsquid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        13·
        2 months ago

        Didn’t you have to pay real money to change icons? So that was invested mocking instead of the low-committed, low-effort mockings of today.

    • TragicNotCute@lemmy.worldEnglish
      16·
      2 months ago

      In all fairness, the rules strongly suggested you lurk for an extended period of time so you don’t get banned. They definitely had some non-traditional rules.

    • Mnemnosyne@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      135·
      2 months ago

      To be fair, not using punctuation and paragraphs should be a bannable offense on every form of written media to exist!

      • ResoluteCatnap@lemmy.mlEnglish
        238·
        2 months ago

        I must respectfully disagree with your assertion that not using punctuation and paragraphs should be a bannable offense on every form of written media to exist because while it is true that punctuation and paragraphs greatly enhance the readability and clarity of written communication it is also important to recognize that language and writing are inherently flexible and evolving forms of expression there are numerous contexts and situations where the rigid application of punctuation and paragraphs may not be necessary or even desirable consider the vast array of poetic forms that eschew traditional punctuation and paragraph structure for the sake of rhythm flow and emotional impact similarly many modernist and postmodernist literary works deliberately abandon conventional punctuation to challenge readers’ perceptions and to convey a sense of disorientation or stream-of-consciousness thought furthermore the digital age my name is chatgpt has given rise to new forms of communication such as text messaging and social media where brevity and speed often take precedence over strict grammatical rules in these contexts the use of punctuation and paragraphs is often minimal or non-existent yet the messages conveyed are still understood by the intended audience imposing a blanket ban on the absence of punctuation and paragraphs would not only stifle creativity but also fail to acknowledge the diverse ways in which people communicate it is also worth noting that not everyone has the same level of proficiency in written language for those with dyslexia other learning disabilities or those for whom english is a second language the conventional rules of writing may pose significant challenges these individuals should not be penalized or excluded from participating in written discourse simply because they struggle with punctuation and paragraph structure instead we should foster an inclusive environment that values the content and intent of their communication rather than its adherence to rigid formalities additionally there are cultural differences in writing styles that must be considered what is deemed appropriate or acceptable in one language or cultural context may not hold true in another imposing a universal standard for punctuation and paragraph use would ignore these important variations and contribute to a homogenization of global communication that undermines cultural diversity therefore while punctuation and paragraphs undoubtedly play a crucial role in enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of written communication it is neither practical nor fair to enforce their use universally across all forms of media doing so would overlook the rich diversity of expressive styles the unique challenges faced by different individuals and the evolving nature of language itself instead we should encourage a more flexible and inclusive approach to writing that respects and accommodates the myriad ways in which people choose to express themselves

        • Land_Strider@lemmy.worldEnglish
          7·
          2 months ago

          I’m having a very hard time holding myself from putting a big punctuation hole on the part of my phone where the downvote button is.

          May your devils stab you with pointy exclamation marks and carve you up with curved question marks!

        • Hugh@lemmy.caEnglish
          3·
          2 months ago

          tldr of ResoluteCatNap

          because they struggle with punctuation and paragraph structure instead we should foster an inclusive environment that values the content and intent of their communication rather than its adherence to rigid formalities additionally there are cultural differences in writing styles that must be considered what is deemed appropriate or acceptable in one language or cultural context may not hold true in another imposing a universal standard for punctuation and paragraph use would ignore these important variations and contribute to a homogenization of global communication that undermines cultural diversity therefore while punctuation and paragraphs undoubtedly play a crucial role in enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of written communication it is neither practical nor fair to enforce their use universally across all forms of media doing so would overlook the rich diversity of expressive styles the unique challenges faced by different individuals and the evolving nature of language itself instead we should encourage a more flexible and inclusive approach to writing that respects and accommodates the myriad ways in which people choose to express themselves

    • Nomecks@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      I remember a good one being a Lowtax post and the first reply being “STFU noob”

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1141·
    2 months ago

    At some point, I remember Reddit mods could only mute you for 30 days. I had a running argument with one particular mod that lasted over a year because he was wrong and I had calendar reminders.

  • morrowind@lemmy.mlEnglish
    99·
    2 months ago

    100, 000 hours is 11.4 years by the way, for everyone who isn’t a human computer.

  • Nobody@lemmy.worldEnglish
    80·
    2 months ago

    “From hell’s heart, I stab at thee. For hate’s sake, I spit my first unbanned keystroke at thee.”

  • DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.worldEnglish
    301·
    2 months ago

    This will actually be very cathartic for me, so thanks, but as a survivor of SA…

    FUCK LOWTAX!

    And of course

    RIP VILE RAT

  • Fizz@lemmy.nzEnglish
    22·
    2 months ago

    Is there a link to the post cause restarting an 11 year argument is wild. Most forums lock posts that old.

  • Mister Neon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    221·
    2 months ago

    Oh man Something Awful, what a nostalgic memory of early internet culture. I used to love the cartoons. I wonder what Shmorky has been…up…to… OH GOD!

            • Klear@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              4·
              2 months ago

              Surprisingly not. I only skimmed the thing briefly when I commented that. Only finished watching the whole vid now and holy shit.

              Now I’m in the comments. You know how there’s a top comment by the schizophrenic ex-grilfriend saying she’s fine now and stuff? Well I followed that comment chain way down and found another comment by that account (replying to a simple question "Where’s Shmorky?) which is… uhhh… concerning.

              You mean David Kelly? Do you really want to know where David Kelly is? I know where he is. Shmorky though. That wasn’t David Kelly. It wasn’t David Kelly. I don’t even think Richard Kyanka was Lowtax. I’m only going to say this once so you’d better listen close. They’re alive. Mike P from the Automotive Insanity Forums. Richard Kyanka. David Kelly. They’re alive. Don’t you understand? It’s all my fault. It’s all my fault. I’m only going to say this once. I will tell you where they are and that it is my fault that they are there: All of these people are in the same place Shelly Miscavige is.

              I gotta head home from work now, but it looks like I have a rabbit hole to delve into when I get home.

              Edit: No more comments from her later, though I did read a lot of utter garbage from other people.