At 5/22/09 02:50 AM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Sir, Private SlntCobra1, requesting permission to be interviewed, sir!

You're free to keep posting here, but again, Bronze Whistle is required to actually become a member. You've successfully fixed your whistle, so you clearly know what you're doing; getting Bronze won't be very difficult if you flag cautiously.

50b/p per day my ratio is around 4b/p points but I don't spend as much time on the portal as others do. Got a Pm From Tom Fulp the user cruz2518 http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/49 6205 here is all of his blammed flashes he still has his account. http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/obituar ies. The date should be 20th May. Chris Beer got one of his flashes also deleted. I too love the quotes you use the blue text rocks.

At 5/22/09 09:17 PM, Lizzardis wrote:

At 5/22/09 08:43 PM, phantomlassuk wrote: I did not understand

May I ask for a translation? I'm not being rude or anything, but I don't know what your going on about. It may be because I'm half asleep, but still....What did you just say?

I'll be the translator then:

- Her ratio is more or less 4 B/P a day, she doesn't spend as much time as other people do watching under judgment submissions.
- She received a PM from Tom Fulp. Apparently cruz2518 got all his submissions deleted (you can check this in the obituaries from 20th May), however he still has his account.
- Chris Beer got one of his submissions deleted.
- She loves the quotes in blue from NG Logs.

:D

At 5/21/09 10:29 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote: Well, while your other attributes are fine, that whistle is a problem, and we don't bend the rules for anyone. You're free to post here while you work on repairing it, but we can't make you an official member until it's Bronze or higher. It shouldn't take that long to repair if you focus on flagging only the reviews you're 100% sure are abusive---remember that incorrect flagging costs you a lot more points than correctly flagging, so you need to be cautious.

Okay. I respect your rules, and I figured you would probably say that.

Be back when I have my bronze. Until than, goodbye.

At 5/22/09 07:05 PM, SlashFirestorm wrote:

At 5/22/09 02:50 AM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Sir, Private SlntCobra1, requesting permission to be interviewed, sir!

You're free to keep posting here, but again, Bronze Whistle is required to actually become a member. You've successfully fixed your whistle, so you clearly know what you're doing; getting Bronze won't be very difficult if you flag cautiously.

Thank you sir. I will continue to post here, just so I can see how I need to adjust myself from the NGPD to the EGB. I've kind of found my own system of flagging. I've just been flagging all caps reviews and one word reviews. Thus far, this system seems to be working just fine. That and I caught a lot of either unsuitable or stolen flashes while my whistle was in the hole.

At 5/22/09 09:17 PM, Lizzardis wrote:

May I ask for a translation? I'm not being rude or anything, but I don't know what your going on about. It may be because I'm half asleep, but still....What did you just say?

I hope it was because your half asleep because that made perfect sense. Perhaps you should read it again when your not so tired. If you don't understand it when your not tired then you have a hard time understanding the English language. Usually people can tell what people are saying even if they don't use the proper formats or sequences.

So many medal points out there now. I can't catch up, especially on this dial up internet. Over 10,000 points now if I'm not mistaken. The last two days I worked a total of 14 hours landscaping a yard, man was it ever hard work. I ended up only getting payed 100 dollars, which is terrible pay for the work I did. The work I did was estimated in around 3,000 dollars worth, but it was for my uncle and I don't mind doing it for free cheap. I'd even do it for free.

It takes me about 10 minutes to 30 minutes to deposit for my account on this dial up. I can't wait till Wylo get's back from China so he can start depositing for his accounts again. That will be three less accounts I have to worry about.

The last week or so I've noticed a lot of blue and green flashes passing through the portal. That's great that high quality stuff is passing!

At 5/22/09 11:10 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: I've kind of found my own system of flagging. I've just been flagging all caps reviews and one word reviews. Thus far, this system seems to be working just fine.

The Review Guidelines don't say anything about all caps reviews :/
Are they abusive?

At 5/23/09 09:56 AM, Lizzardis wrote:

At 5/23/09 09:47 AM, Ismael92 wrote: Are they abusive?

According to multiple mods they are. I have heard I think it might have been Malachy, say that all caps reviews were abusive since they are classed as yelling.

Or something along those lines.

Mal's gift to you: Review answers, page 6:
"there's no mention of all caps in the review guidelines. So, no they aren't abusive just because of all caps" (that's what Malachy said).

Mal's gift to you: Review answers, page 9:
"You could also use that argument to claim anyone who uses the letter U instead of the word "you", forgets to use punctuation or has poor spelling could also be banned and have their reviews deleted. But since these things aren't specifically stated in the review guidelines (like how the BBS rules include a rule against all caps posts), it would not be fair to delete otherwise fine reviews simply because they were done in all caps. But, in most cases an all caps review may be abusive because of other reasons." (Malachy again).

"Writing in caps does not automatically make a review abusive, so no." (absent).

At 5/23/09 10:23 AM, Ismael92 wrote:

"Writing in caps does not automatically make a review abusive, so no." (absent).

So, basically the idea is that it's the content of the review that we should be looking at, not the apperance of it, right?

Well I was talking with Sanjay a while ago, and he finds that all caps reviews are abusive. I also blew my whistle on stolen or otherwise flashes while my whistle was crap. Along with flagging the all caps reviews and one word reviews. So I figure I'm just fine if I keep doing that.

Also, on one of my submissions Alexis' Valentine's Day the latest review the guy says I got nothin' I just found that abusive.

At 5/23/09 12:48 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Also, on one of my submissions Alexis' Valentine's Day the latest review the guy says I got nothin' I just found that abusive.

Not sure if that's considered abusive, close though.

Also, I flagged this review and it got cleared. I'm pretty sure this is abusive..

At 5/23/09 12:15 PM, puddinN64 wrote:

At 5/23/09 10:23 AM, Ismael92 wrote:

"Writing in caps does not automatically make a review abusive, so no." (absent).

So, basically the idea is that it's the content of the review that we should be looking at, not the apperance of it, right?

Yeah, even if those reviews look bad, I think that it makes them abusive.

At 5/23/09 12:18 PM, Lizzardis wrote:

At 5/23/09 10:23 AM, Ismael92 wrote: Proved me wrong.

Oh OK then. I remember some mod saying it, however I don't flag the all caps reviews anyway. I was just backing up SC.

Yeah, it's OK :)

At 5/23/09 12:48 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Well I was talking with Sanjay a while ago, and he finds that all caps reviews are abusive. I also blew my whistle on stolen or otherwise flashes while my whistle was crap. Along with flagging the all caps reviews and one word reviews. So I figure I'm just fine if I keep doing that.

Different mods have different points of view. If you flag all caps reviews, then they may be deleted, but maybe they'll remain. And if they aren't deleted, you'll lose a lot of points. I think you should only flag things that are obviously abusive.

Also, on one of my submissions Alexis' Valentine's Day the latest review the guy says I got nothin' I just found that abusive.

It doesn't review the submission, so yeah, I'd say it's abusive.

At 5/23/09 01:10 PM, X-TERRORIST-X wrote: Also, I flagged this review and it got cleared. I'm pretty sure this is abusive..

How do you know it was cleared? Maybe it just hasn't brought up mods' attention yet.

Check out what I just thought up for NG Log quotes. I think that's another good batch to add.

Also, thanks for backing me up on the latest review of my Valentine's Day submission Ismael. In addition, would reviews that just show pictures made from characters and nothing else be abusive? Sorry if I'm asking too much about the whistle and abusive reviews, I'm still trying to get a handle on it.

At 5/23/09 01:57 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: n addition, would reviews that just show pictures made from characters and nothing else be abusive? Sorry if I'm asking too much about the whistle and abusive reviews, I'm still trying to get a handle on it.

Yes. ASCII art always unrelated to the submission and is always abusive :)

Don't worry Lizzardis I'm not at all offended I do write confusing stuff sometimes I was half a sleep when I wrote that. X-TERRORIST-X it must suck to get abusive reviews on your audio, but I checked and its seems to be gone. But with flagging I go for insults to the author blam comments or stolen reviews. I flag all the time. On the portal FF have been busy submitting stuff I'm little worried some of the reviews were a 10 I hope they are not stealing awards. They are okay with some of there stuff. I updated the list on EGB forum.

At 5/23/09 01:10 PM, X-TERRORIST-X wrote: Also, I flagged this review and it got cleared. I'm pretty sure this is abusive..

I seriously doubt it would have gotten cleared.

It's been deleted now and I would like to point out that you should not discuss reviews that are questionable / abusive in the forums. We don't want this place to turn into another Rage's Gift - Wade would have no issue with locking this place if it did, I'm sure.

****UNSUITABLE FLASH ALERT****

• 

  by <deleted>

  Under Judgment

  (Everyone)

As soon as you click play, it leads to another site, is that worth whistling?

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you people are recruiting an eager portal guard to the EG. I've been around NG for a while (Even though I was a bigass troll in the beginning) and I've always liked the fact of "being in an army". If I need to give you guys some more info let me know. I've checked the NGPD first, but apparently i'm already to high for that, being a private. It's actually a shame though, since they had a pretty thorough background check before you could actually join and I was wondering if I'd actually pass it :D. Anyways, hope I see you guys around.

At 5/24/09 12:33 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: ****UNSUITABLE FLASH ALERT****
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/49 6701
As soon as you click play, it leads to another site, is that worth whistling?

Yeah, I blew the whistle on that one. Does nothing but lead you to another website. It got deleted a while after it too so I'm guessing I was right :)

Damn it's been quiet for the last seven hours, how come?

At 5/24/09 02:38 PM, captain-dickhead wrote: Hi guys,

I was wondering if you people are recruiting an eager portal guard to the EG. I've been around NG for a while (Even though I was a bigass troll in the beginning) and I've always liked the fact of "being in an army". If I need to give you guys some more info let me know. I've checked the NGPD first, but apparently i'm already to high for that, being a private. It's actually a shame though, since they had a pretty thorough background check before you could actually join and I was wondering if I'd actually pass it :D. Anyways, hope I see you guys around.

Hello, welcome to the barracks. You seem to have all the necessary qualifications for joining, so I'll help save Slash some time and effort, and I'll give you the rules and guidelines of our organization. PLEASE SAY THAT YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS:

First, I will present you with the shortened code of conduct for the Barracks, along with links to the relevant FAQ's on our forums. You must read them, understand them, and post here again confirming that you accept those principles. A simple "yes, I agree" will be sufficient.This process serves two purposes:

1) Ensuring that you're not a "drive-by applicant" who asks to join and then never comes back, and

2) Ensuring that you know how we operate so there won't be any complications in the future, such as "wait, we're not supposed to be mass voting?".

After you agree to the code of conduct, the Barracks community will discuss your qualifications and decide whether to allow you into the group. Our requirements aren't too strict; beyond the main qualifications of 2500+ B/P and a Bronze Whistle or better, we'll be looking for sufficient post quality (low number of one-liners, intelligent posts that contribute to the topic), helpful reviews, any potentially problematic flashes, stuff like that. After discussion and a vote, I'll make the final call and PM you with the results. Assuming that no objections are raised, the process usually takes a day or two.

Here is our abbreviated Code of Conduct. Read it, learn it, and post again with confirmation of your understanding. If you can't abide by these principles, say so.

*****

1. Voting fairly.

This is the foundation of the Elite Guard Barracks. All members are expected to give every flash a fair vote, regardless of who made it or what their group affiliations are. We do not target any flash group, not favorably or in opposition; our only enemies are those who break the rules of the site, not those who merely bend them.

Everyone has a different definition of quality, and all members are expected to vote based on what they honestly feel a flash deserves, not on whether they think the flash will pass or be blammed. While Barracks members are proud of their high ranks, and are eager to compete with others, a high B/P score means nothing if achieved through petty point-whore voting, and any member who admits to doing so will be removed from the organization.

2. Stopping Portal abuse.

Numerous stolen, malicious, and unsuitable flash are submitted to the Flash Portal every day, and it is our job to ensure that as many of them are removed as possible. Members are expected to report any suspicious flash to the Barracks, including any evidence or doubts that they might have, and only whistle something if they are sure, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it is whistle-worthy.

Just as with B/P, points mean nothing if achieved through inappropriate means. There should be no blind rush to whistle a flash that is merely suspected of wrongdoing; it's better to let an uncertain case go by rather than wrongly whistle an innocent submission. If evidence of wrongdoing is discovered after a flash passes judgment, we can always (and will always) inform Wade of our findings.

In the case of a beyond-reasonable-doubt rulebreaking flash, members are encouraged to share their results with the Newgrounds Police Department and the Newgrounds Department of Defense.

3. Cleaning up the review system.

Members are expected to be familiar with the review guidelines and whistle abusive reviews when they come across them, and report severe cases of abuse to a review mod. Additionally, members are expected to write helpful reviews, offering constructive criticism and remaining civil even when the author refuses to do so. We must set a good example for other Newgrounders, in hopes that they will improve their own reviews as well.

4. Setting an example for others to follow.

Barracks members are expected to post intelligently, contributing to threads rather than merely dropping a one-liner opinion on it. Flaming, spamming, and other ban-worthy behavior is strictly prohibited, and extreme misbehavior will lead to removal from the EGB.

Members are also expected to act civilly towards all Newgrounders. You are expected to be helpful and patient when dealing with newer members, whether simply showing them the FAQ or explaining more complex concepts that they do not understand. Concepts such as fair voting, intelligent posting/reviewing, and keeping an open mind are essential for newer members to learn, and we are just the ones to teach them.

For those with more experience, you are expected to show respect and understand that they may, in fact, know more about Newgrounds than you do, even if you're a seasoned veteran. This applies both to fellow Barracks members and Newgrounders in the general population.

Members are expected to put reasonable effort into any flash or audio submissions, and be careful with who they become Portal Buddies with. We are quite generous with our definition of reasonable effort; examples of unacceptable submissions would be static images, single frames, ridiculously small loops, or purposefully bad music. Anyone submitting rulebreaking content would, obviously, be removed from the Barracks and reported to Wade.

5. Not starting shit.

As mentioned above, the Barracks has no enemies beyond those who break the rules of the site. Our roster has included current and former members of various flash groups, including the Clock Crew, Barney Bunch, and Kitty Krew, and we are open to anyone willing to follow our principles. Barracks members are expected to be civil to others and not start fights, and anyone found to be starting shit with anyone, even if they deserve it, will be removed. You are representing the Barracks with your actions, and if your actions do not reflect our principles, you will not be a part of the organization.

6. Remaining active with the group.

Barracks members are expected to remain reasonably active in the thread, as well as with their duties. Those who are inactive for long periods (months) may be removed from the roster at any time, and rollcalls are occasionally sent out to all members to determine who is active. Members who expect to be inactive for some time due to IRL reasons (such as school, employment, vacation, etc) should inform the Barracks in advance.

(FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT QUOTE THIS WHOLE GIANT THING)

At 5/24/09 10:35 PM, puddinN64 wrote: A lot of stuff..

I have read and accepted the code of conduct and will behave accordingly.
Do bare in mind to only take my '09 posts, you will understand when you see my older ones :)

Thanks in advance!
C_D

• 

  by <deleted>

  Under Judgment

  (Everyone)

Saw this and its not suitable I'm sure features NSFW a man sticking his dick into a old Nintendo. The image was from his old now deleted account. Also very racist uses a racist word. Sorry for going on about abusive reviews I did not know I was breaking the rules

At 5/25/09 05:30 AM, phantomlassuk wrote: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/49 6811
Saw this and its not suitable I'm sure features NSFW a man sticking his dick into a old Nintendo. The image was from his old now deleted account. Also very racist uses a racist word. Sorry for going on about abusive reviews I did not know I was breaking the rules

Looks like it got trough, I was thinking about voting the whistly on it too, but watched his other movies and they were about the same (esp part 1 & 2 of this serie)

I'm wondering about this one though:

• Unsuitable Submission

  This submission contains age-rated material and requires an account to view.

It's just a loop of some guy having sex with a girl and cumming...

although there is a lot of erotic movies/games in NG, could this one be a "porn slideshow?".

Haven't blown the whistly on this one yet :].

At 5/25/09 04:31 AM, captain-dickhead wrote: I have read and accepted the code of conduct and will behave accordingly.
Do bare in mind to only take my '09 posts, you will understand when you see my older ones :)

Alright. Now you just have to wait for us to discuss and vote on admitting you into the Barracks. Shouldn't take more than a day or so. And we do take time into consideration when looking at posts/reviews/etc, since very few Newgrounders start out as mature and responsible users, lol.

Barracks members can go to the appropriate thread of our forums for discussion and voting. Remember that you must be logged in to view/vote/post, and speak now or forever hold your peace.

At 5/25/09 07:01 AM, captain-dickhead wrote: although there is a lot of erotic movies/games in NG, could this one be a "porn slideshow?".
Haven't blown the whistly on this one yet :].

A porn slideshow is typically taken a mean a bunch of hentai images (real porn is always whistle-able) that are looped or connected by buttons. Since that type of flash requires almost no effort, and almost always consist of stolen googled images, they're considered abusive.

That flash, though, is a hentai animation, so it's not considered a slideshow. While it may be stolen (though it's hard to find proof of ownership for what's essentially an animated .gif), it shouldn't be whistled without proof of that. It passed, but we should keep an eye on that author.

At 5/25/09 08:27 AM, SlashFirestorm wrote: A porn slideshow is typically taken a mean a bunch of hentai images (real porn is always whistle-able) that are looped or connected by buttons. Since that type of flash requires almost no effort, and almost always consist of stolen googled images, they're considered abusive.

That flash, though, is a hentai animation, so it's not considered a slideshow. While it may be stolen (though it's hard to find proof of ownership for what's essentially an animated .gif), it shouldn't be whistled without proof of that. It passed, but we should keep an eye on that author.

Thanks on that clarification. Didn't blew the whistle on it, as it said somewhere in this forum: "if you're not sure, then don't whistle". Even though it was not-whistle-able I found it pretty poor animantion, considering the length/quality and story, and I voted 0. Apparenlty it got trough, so that really didn't make my day...(If I voted right on this one I would have gotten my pvt 1st class badge... :D)

Anyways, I'll stick around untill I get updated on my application.

Barracks members can go to the appropriate thread of our forums for discussion and voting. Remember that you must be logged in to view/vote/post, and speak now or forever hold your peace.

Can I already register without being a accepted member, or do I have to wait out my application time?

At 5/25/09 10:52 AM, captain-dickhead wrote: Can I already register without being a accepted member, or do I have to wait out my application time?

No... You have to wait until we decide
don't worry, just a few more time...

Sit, Private SlntCobra1, formally requesting permission to be on the official EGB roster, sir!

I GOT MY BRONZE WHISTLE BACK!! WHOOHOO!

At 5/25/09 12:36 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Sit, Private SlntCobra1, formally requesting permission to be on the official EGB roster, sir!

I GOT MY BRONZE WHISTLE BACK!! WHOOHOO!

Congratulations! Since you've been posting here as a Guardsman for a while, I'll go ahead and summarily accept you into the Barracks. Welcome aboard! I've upgraded your status on the forums to Elite Guard, so you can vote on prospective recruits and the like.

And what pray tell do you mean by vote? Like a debate or something? We all have our own say in whether a prospective recruit meets the basic credentials, is that you're saying?