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Private Messaging

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Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:32:33


Ok, so we heard about the new system coming to Newgrounds. Tom announced that Newgrounds users will be able to use a Private Messaging system. Well, with my experience with PMS (no, not that one!), it's basically the equivalent to a site-only e-mail system for users. I just wanted to explain that to the people who had no idea what it was.

I'm actually happy for this. In some ways, this allows a lot of things to be done. For example, when the mods cut the sig topics from General, you can now request sigs from people by using PM. Also, if you're banned, you could still talk to friends who may not have IM. But with the bright side of this, comes the obivious darkness. First, this sets up a whole new system of ¥¥¥. Also, I won't envy the mods, admins, and other popular users, who most likely will have to deal with bothersome people even more. I assume there will be some strict limits (messaging quotas, inbox size limits, etc.). But since I assume this system is in the preliminary stages of development, I also have some questions about it that may already be concieved ideas, or could be implemented. First, will the system work the same as the BBS, in which you have a topic, your User ID, your message, and a signature at the end? Also, would you be able to upload pictures (the same as you can do here)? But most importantly, will there be a whistle feature in case you're spammed by someone?

Once again, I'm glad to see yet another cool, inovative feature on the site, and thanks to Tom, James, and all the other dudes who works so hard on this site. So is anyone else hyped for this?


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:33:30


read the first paragraph lol... i know what it is and im happy to see it... only thing is there will be flaming now... but it will rock!


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:35:10


Yeah, a PM system would be cool.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:36:59


Yeah, its cool. Not a huge improvement but cool anyway. I'm guessing there will be some portal private messaging too, between authors and shit.
I'm also hoping it means even more imrpovements to the forums, such as an EDIT button.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:37:44


I don't like the idea.

It'll probably destroy lack of activity within the actual BBS. And people will just stop posting in normal threads. Instead opting to just use the PM system.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:38:17


I hope theres a blocking feature.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:38:24


I don't think that something like that will really do much...PMs have always just seemed kinda useless to me, especially when people have msn and AIM and email. Oh well, guess it will be easier for people to bitch at mods =/

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:39:08


At 7/5/05 09:36 PM, F00D wrote: I'm also hoping it means even more imrpovements to the forums, such as an EDIT button.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:39:14


At 7/5/05 09:36 PM, F00D wrote: I'm also hoping it means even more imrpovements to the forums, such as an EDIT button.

That'll be the day... Having those could save so much stupidity...

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:39:49


Did he announce this on the television? I can't recall reading anything about the PM system being released to all users.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:40:06


At 7/5/05 09:39 PM, Masso wrote:
At 7/5/05 09:36 PM, F00D wrote: I'm also hoping it means even more imrpovements to the forums, such as an EDIT button.
That'll be the day... Having those could save so much stupidity...

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. * 2.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:40:43


At 7/5/05 09:39 PM, liljim wrote: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

rofl.

THERE WILL NEVER. EVER. EVER. EVER. BE AN EDIT BUTTON.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:40:51


searchbar maybe?


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:41:24


This would be very useful. Alot of users don't like to include their email addresses in their profiles because of the possibility of spam. With an IM system on the site (as long as it has a blocking feature) this won't be a problem anymore. Nice one.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:42:50


It should be pretty useful at times. Im looking forward to it!

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:43:02


At 7/5/05 09:39 PM, liljim wrote:
At 7/5/05 09:36 PM, F00D wrote: I'm also hoping it means even more imrpovements to the forums, such as an EDIT button.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Raaaawr! Ruff ruff ruff! *snaps teeth*


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:45:35


They should make it so you can choose to not receive PM's or only accept PM's from buddy's or accept from everyone. And an edit button....it would've saved me from a lot of temp-bans.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:45:58


At 7/5/05 09:39 PM, Maus wrote: Did he announce this on the television? I can't recall reading anything about the PM system being released to all users.

Whoops, mah 1337 hax0r ski77s uncovered... No, I'm kidding. He did mention it og AoTS today. As for people wanting the edit button, as liljim said in his own words, an edit button would cause to much chaos with people constantly changing what they wrote. But it would be nice to cover up a speelign eror or to.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:49:45


At 7/5/05 09:45 PM, squadus2 wrote: And an edit button....it would've saved me from a lot of temp-bans.

I wonder if it would have saved you from this one. READ THE FUCKING THREAD. Please.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:51:15


At 7/5/05 09:49 PM, liljim wrote: READ THE FUCKING THREAD. Please.

haha, i don't think the please was necessary

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:51:20


At 7/5/05 09:49 PM, liljim wrote:
At 7/5/05 09:45 PM, squadus2 wrote: And an edit button....it would've saved me from a lot of temp-bans.
I wonder if it would have saved you from this one. READ THE FUCKING THREAD. Please.

Yes, I would also enjoy an edit button.

joking

I used to be relevant.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:52:30


At 7/5/05 09:40 PM, liljim wrote: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. * 2.

James, don't get mad with them :)

Just delete their accounts...or something ;)

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:54:22


At 7/5/05 09:52 PM, Ozcarina wrote:
At 7/5/05 09:40 PM, liljim wrote: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. * 2.
James, don't get mad with them :)

Just delete their accounts...or something ;)

>:o

Geez, don't get so offended.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:55:51


At 7/5/05 09:52 PM, Ozcarina wrote:
At 7/5/05 09:40 PM, liljim wrote: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. * 2.
James, don't get mad with them :)

Just delete their accounts...or something ;)

Lol that's harsh.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:56:55


At 7/5/05 09:49 PM, liljim wrote: I wonder if it would have saved you from this one. READ THE FUCKING THREAD. Please.

I guess nobody read the reasoning for there not being an edit button in the NG Evolution topic. I think you should make a topic about it so that people will see why, and stop asking.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:57:20


finally

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:57:53


At 7/5/05 09:56 PM, UndergroundSun wrote: I guess nobody read the reasoning for there not being an edit button in the NG Evolution topic. I think you should make a topic about it so that people will see why, and stop asking.

I already responded to so many topics about this, I've lost count. As did Ross, back when he was working for Newgrounds.

Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 21:59:09


At 7/5/05 09:57 PM, liljim wrote: I already responded to so many topics about this, I've lost count.

Eleven times

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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 22:00:03


Yeah PMs are nice, I put them up a while back for my site. It's nicer than opening up email all the time, but it takes a lot of server space.


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Response to Private Messaging 2005-07-05 22:01:28


At 7/5/05 09:37 PM, -Nev- wrote: I don't like the idea.

It'll probably destroy lack of activity within the actual BBS. And people will just stop posting in normal threads. Instead opting to just use the PM system.

Yeah theres email and aim still to use if ng has pm system it will be more like all the other forumns.


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