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xTaityx

Q: If someone could please explain how the SP Tile stack works, I would appreciate it. (I need some new friends that would help me with that?)

A: Whenever someone taps on your waiting to be harvested tile you get an extra tile. E.g. 3 friends tap on your tile = 3 tiles to harvest

Q: I mean no offence, but what's the deal with Josh? Is he just a troll?

A: He is just a * who has nothing better to do than sit behind a computer and * people off. So, in answer to you question, yes he is just a troll.

Q:Is there a Admin in charge of forum moderation / Clean up? ( Far to many repeated threads )

A: Moderators -

NeoSEC28
MWDalton
Deadshot_DCU
Bravewall
subii42

Q:If anyone has links to signature pictures that would be great (I'll look around for them) ( Not that i know how to work the signatures)

A: I would gladly make you a signature, just PM me the things you want in it.

And welcome to the forum

adidas4fun68

Your avatar wont display until you get "promoted". Apparently the promotion required is to be an EA VP, but that title is freely available. Just post around the 20th to the 22nd of each month.

Skipper has replied re the tile stack.

Skipper is however wrong re Josh. Josh is a forum GOD. Think "Thor" - lots of noise, creates thunder and lightening and likes to rain on everybodies parade.

Cleaning up around here? I've checked the mods houses, they dont even do their own housework and are too cheap to hire a cleaner.

Sig pick? Dont ask me I just played with photoshop for this thing.

datasurgeon

Welcome to the forum. You need to be promoted by posting. Promotion day is the 22nd of every month.

Josh likes to throw out bait and many members like to rise and bite. No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

Undaunted-001

Hey welcome to the forums! I lurked with my xbox I'd before I realised I should of made a new persona!
Josh is awesome! A lot of people don't understand him and take him way to serious!

If people took the time to just pm him. U soon realise that he's not the person he portrays. He's just having a laugh.

The mods Here are Fantastic, they are all very helpful and earned their places.

Their are some awesome members here that makes sigs for others. I make my own as I find it fun to do so....but try and keep away from the clich? avatars How many times will I see the nirvana one and homer flipping the finger lol

A lot of people recognise others buy thier avatars so chose one that will stand out and not blend in

Hope to see you around. Check out the showcase sections I'd be interested to see your ideas up there

angeladevil1979

Agree with above and welcome to the forum! I have a few spaces if you would like to be neighbours, I'm level 37 too xx

fastdan1

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

xTaityx

Thanks Skippermeh, kudos for the sig offer, I may take you up on that when i get some ideas together.

adidas4fun68 You've just compared josh to my favourite Superhero. +1 to the mods comment haha

Undaunted-001 Aha... It's like you can see what avatars i've tried to upload... I wanted a Simpsons Thor but I've seen him on here

angeladevil1979 I've sent you a message

Thanks again for the warm welcome people

Taity~

mattderes

fastdan1 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

LOL, well, that is where the term comes from. Trolls didn't get the name due to their semblance to supernatural creatures; it's from their habit of "trolling" message board (or, back in the day, Usenet and BBS groups), trying to get people to "bite" at their "bait" (i.e. inflammatory comments).

skippermeh

mattderes wrote:

fastdan1 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

LOL, well, that is where the term comes from. Trolls didn't get the name due to their semblance to supernatural creatures; it's from their habit of "trolling" message board (or, back in the day, Usenet and BBS groups), trying to get people to "bite" at their "bait" (i.e. inflammatory comments).

Google's definition of 'trolling' - fish by trailing a baited line along behind a boat.
verb: troll; 3rd person present: trolls; past tense: trolled; past participle: trolled; gerund or present participle: trolling
"we trolled for mackerel"

datasurgeon

mattderes wrote:

fastdan1 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

LOL, well, that is where the term comes from. Trolls didn't get the name due to their semblance to supernatural creatures; it's from their habit of "trolling" message board (or, back in the day, Usenet and BBS groups), trying to get people to "bite" at their "bait" (i.e. inflammatory comments).

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)

:thumbup: says the troll

fastdan1

datasurgeon wrote:

mattderes wrote:

fastdan1 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

LOL, well, that is where the term comes from. Trolls didn't get the name due to their semblance to supernatural creatures; it's from their habit of "trolling" message board (or, back in the day, Usenet and BBS groups), trying to get people to "bite" at their "bait" (i.e. inflammatory comments).

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)

:thumbup: says the troll

Well, if he wanted to have a discussion of what sucks and what doesn't, that'd be one thing. Saying everything sucks is pure troll.

angeladevil1979

xTaityx wrote:

Thanks Skippermeh, kudos for the sig offer, I may take you up on that when i get some ideas together.

adidas4fun68 You've just compared josh to my favourite Superhero. +1 to the mods comment haha

Undaunted-001 Aha... It's like you can see what avatars i've tried to upload... I wanted a Simpsons Thor but I've seen him on here

angeladevil1979 I've sent you a message

Thanks again for the warm welcome people

Taity~

Replied and sent request xx

Undaunted-001

datasurgeon wrote:

mattderes wrote:

fastdan1 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

No Josh is not a troll but he is a fisher of controversy.

In my book, "fisher of controversy" = troll.

LOL, well, that is where the term comes from. Trolls didn't get the name due to their semblance to supernatural creatures; it's from their habit of "trolling" message board (or, back in the day, Usenet and BBS groups), trying to get people to "bite" at their "bait" (i.e. inflammatory comments).

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)

:thumbup: says the troll

dam! Am I troll with my !Booom!! +1? Normally I do add a comment....if ones need lol

jraffa50

Undaunted-001 wrote:

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)
l

That's kind of your own personal definition. The internet considers anyone who stirs up controversy/tries to annoy other posters on a board or forum to be a troll.

loonytune15

So just by posting generally doesn't get you a promotion...

Damm that sucks..

datasurgeon

jraffa50 wrote:

Undaunted-001 wrote:

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)
l

That's kind of your own personal definition. The internet considers anyone who stirs up controversy/tries to annoy other posters on a board or forum to be a troll.

Please don't blame Undaunted-001 for my words. Josh starts his own topics. If you disagree fine, But how can he be annoying other posters unless they add to his topic?

Please don't claim the internet has a specific exclusive definition of a troll. If that is what you consider a troll I will not disagree but there are many other definitions.

I remember long ago be part of a debate team. You would know the topic but you would not know which side you would defend. Josh is a debater but picks the side that would generate the most interest. do I agree with him, not always but I can admire his ability,

jraffa50

datasurgeon wrote:

jraffa50 wrote:

Undaunted-001 wrote:

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)
l

That's kind of your own personal definition. The internet considers anyone who stirs up controversy/tries to annoy other posters on a board or forum to be a troll.

Please don't blame Undaunted-001 for my words. Josh starts his own topics. If you disagree fine, But how can he be annoying other posters unless they add to his topic?

Please don't claim the internet has a specific exclusive definition of a troll. If that is what you consider a troll I will not disagree but there are many other definitions.

I remember long ago be part of a debate team. You would know the topic but you would not know which side you would defend. Josh is a debater but picks the side that would generate the most interest. do I agree with him, not always but I can admire his ability,

Come on now. So if I click on his post he's not really trolling me? I'm not sure why you are trying so hard to defend him against the notion of trolling. Under pretty much any basic, standard definition he is considered a troll. It may not be "exclusive", but you are working really hard to find the obscure random, made-up definition which would exclude him. He posts things to get a rise out of fellow posters. That's trolling. Whether you find it intriguing or interesting or a benefit to this forum is another thing. But his intention is to get people fired up. Just because you find it entertaining does not mean he's not trolling.

emmcee1

G'day and welcome mate, iam sure you'll find most people here are very helpful and freindly and are great to chat with. Enjoy your stay and welcome.

TomatoGravy

jraffa50 wrote:

datasurgeon wrote:

jraffa50 wrote:

Undaunted-001 wrote:

Actually my definition of a toll, is a poster who adds nothing to the topic. They add +1, ditto, etc. If we never had any controversy, the forums would be a dull dull place. (Yes I also go back to the time of BBS groups)
l

That's kind of your own personal definition. The internet considers anyone who stirs up controversy/tries to annoy other posters on a board or forum to be a troll.

Please don't blame Undaunted-001 for my words. Josh starts his own topics. If you disagree fine, But how can he be annoying other posters unless they add to his topic?

Please don't claim the internet has a specific exclusive definition of a troll. If that is what you consider a troll I will not disagree but there are many other definitions.

I remember long ago be part of a debate team. You would know the topic but you would not know which side you would defend. Josh is a debater but picks the side that would generate the most interest. do I agree with him, not always but I can admire his ability,

Come on now. So if I click on his post he's not really trolling me? I'm not sure why you are trying so hard to defend him against the notion of trolling. Under pretty much any basic, standard definition he is considered a troll. It may not be "exclusive", but you are working really hard to find the obscure random, made-up definition which would exclude him. He posts things to get a rise out of fellow posters. That's trolling. Whether you find it intriguing or interesting or a benefit to this forum is another thing. But his intention is to get people fired up. Just because you find it entertaining does not mean he's not trolling.

+1

adidas4fun68

jraffa50 wrote:

Come on now. So if I click on his post he's not really trolling me? I'm not sure why you are trying so hard to defend him against the notion of trolling. Under pretty much any basic, standard definition he is considered a troll. It may not be "exclusive", but you are working really hard to find the obscure random, made-up definition which would exclude him. He posts things to get a rise out of fellow posters. That's trolling. Whether you find it intriguing or interesting or a benefit to this forum is another thing. But his intention is to get people fired up. Just because you find it entertaining does not mean he's not trolling.

why are you clicking on his threads if you believe him to be a troll?

Why are you trying so hard to make sure noobs view him as a troll?

If some people find him entertaining then for those people he is not a troll, why do you find this so hard to accept?

How does labelling his behaviour as a troll help anyone?

fastdan1

adidas4fun68 wrote:

jraffa50 wrote:

Come on now. So if I click on his post he's not really trolling me? I'm not sure why you are trying so hard to defend him against the notion of trolling. Under pretty much any basic, standard definition he is considered a troll. It may not be "exclusive", but you are working really hard to find the obscure random, made-up definition which would exclude him. He posts things to get a rise out of fellow posters. That's trolling. Whether you find it intriguing or interesting or a benefit to this forum is another thing. But his intention is to get people fired up. Just because you find it entertaining does not mean he's not trolling.

why are you clicking on his threads if you believe him to be a troll?

Why are you trying so hard to make sure noobs view him as a troll?

If some people find him entertaining then for those people he is not a troll, why do you find this so hard to accept?

How does labelling his behaviour as a troll help anyone?

Who's "trying so hard to make sure noobs view him as a troll"? The OP asked the question.