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[Vulpes Abnocto]

*sigh* I hate seeing this happen.
Is this tale disgusting? Well that depends on your point of view. I mean, I've heard Shakespearean tales which are more offensive in content. In truth this would actually make quite a good story.
BUT
As it has been stated, this is a gaming site. It's a gathering place for (mostly) young people, so some discretion is required.

JPH isn't trying to be a moral policeman, here. He's doing his job, and taking care of the integrity of the site.
Not everyone will agree with him on this, but getting everyone from all walks of life to agree on a hotbutton topic is an impossibility.

There are more appropriate places for these words. (and no, I do not mean 4chan)
Though they are words that need to be heard, just as much as they apparently needed to be said.

 

[Banger]

I guess you will tell me next that interracial couples are taboo too and should not be talked about because it makes a person or two uncomfortable , yes some might think so but in the end its up to the two involved. I can not say I support or would never engage in "incest" but if it does not affect me personally it really would not bother me if two people were engaged in this act. The original poster never said if it was a first cousin or a third cousin.

 

[JPH]

@Salamantis:

The GBAtemp blogging, shoutbox, profile comment, and workspace services are subject to the same rules as the rest of the forum. This includes, but is not limited to:
requesting/offering warez, flaming/trolling/harassment, advertising, posting large or obscene images, etc.

And well said, Vulpes, thank you.

 

[NINTENDO DS]

I request that the original topic be returned to the spoiler, so we can judge it.

@vulpes doesn't matter if its a gaming site.It's a personal blog.

 

[Psyfira]

I just read that whole part there and if my eyes aren't deceiving me I don't see anything related to not being able to post things that happened to you in real life even if they're a little "crossing the line".

Did you read it? Ignoring the right/wrong issue completely, there was a little bit too much detailed information in there, more than enough to violate paragraph 1 about taking into account the younger members of the board. Also, it was first posted in Off-Topic, not blogs.

 

[Toni Plutonij]

woah last time i checked, havin sex with ur cousin is illegial, or at least it's frowned upon :S though my grandparents r cousins, but i think it was kinda normal back then. meh
Frowned upon yes, but not illegal in all countries if Toni is to be believed.

I didn't say that it's illegal in all countries, but for a fact I know there are quite some of those that treat this as an act against the law.....(

Croatia to be one of them

)

I just read that whole part there and if my eyes aren't deceiving me I don't see anything related to not being able to post things that happened to you in real life even if they're a little "crossing the line".

And after all that said, I can just post you one of the first sentences on the rules!!
QUOTE

All actions, moderation and administration of GBAtemp are decided by the staff only and are not open to debate.

 

[Salamantis]

The GBAtemp blogging, shoutbox, profile comment, and workspace services are subject to the same rules as the rest of the forum. This includes, but is not limited to:
requesting/offering warez, flaming/trolling/harassment, advertising, posting large or obscene images, etc.

Spoiler

General Forum Decency

This public forum is intended for users of all ages, please take this into consideration when posting. Please use common sense and don't post explicit profanity, we are not strict on the use of swearing but please show respect for the members of GBAtemp.

The following rules and guidelines on forum decency or "netiquette" are all mostly common sense, but we know some members lack any common sense so we've listed them here for you to review and hopefully abide by:

* All posts should be made in legible English. Do not make posts or topics in foreign languages, they are likely to be closed. We will be lenient on this rule from time to time as long as it doesn't become a habit amongst members.

* Before you start a topic, perform a search to see if the question or topic you wish to create has been made before. If it has, post in the topic that already exists. Duplicate topics will be closed.

* Please make the topic title you are creating descriptive, clearly reflecting the topic you are addressing. Do not make generic titles such as "Question", "I need help", or in full capitals, with an obscene amount of periods, exclamation marks, question marks, etc. These topics will probably go unnoticed, whereas a topic with a descriptive title will gain more interest.

* Stay on topic; posts that do not may be removed. If you wish to discuss a different subject take it to the proper thread.

* When replying to a topic, don't; unless you have something meaningful to say or something that will contribute to the discussion. Posts such as "Yes", "I agree", "LOL", "When will it be dumped?" or "When will it be translated?"; and nothing but images/emoticons or internet memes are useless and are wasteful on the servers. This is not GameFAQs or 4chan!

* If you have an issue with a member or moderation decision contact the member in question or a staff member via PM. DO NOT air your grievances publicly in the original topic or otherwise.

* Do not post someone's personal information without the proper consent. This includes personal photos, names, addresses, phone numbers, E-mail, instant messenger handles, conversation logs, etc. If the person requests that you remove the subject matter you must comply or else the staff members will intervene.

* Absolutely no posting of pornographic content of any kind, linked to or otherwise.

* Show some restraint on the amount of images you post. Posts or topics with many images are a strain on dial-up users, so please be courteous.

* If one of your posts is removed don't repost it without staff permission, this is considered disrespectful and may result in a warning increase.

* When posting please refrain from double/triple/etc posting and from creating multiple topics about the same subject.

* Don't make secondary accounts, duplicate accounts will be banned.

* Avoid bumping (reviving) old or new topics; they'll be replied to when they're replied to.

* Use the report function! If you see someone breaking a rule, report it. Don't reply to a post you've just reported and don't write an essay for the report reason but DO make it clear why it should be removed.

As I've said in my earlier post, I read the general forum rules and I don't see anything bad with them.

EDIT:
Toni PlutonijAnd after all that said, I can just post you one of the first sentences on the rules!!
All actions, moderation and administration of GBAtemp are decided by the staff only and are not open to debate.

I'm not trying to protect Myst here, and I really don't want to offend you or anyone here but posting that just shows that you're hiding behind that one line of rules. Once again no offence, I actually like you as mod, and I don't want to start a flame.

EDIT2:
QUOTE(Psyfira @ Nov 9 2008, 06:58 PM)

Did you read it? Ignoring the right/wrong issue completely, there was a little bit too much detailed information in there, more than enough to violate paragraph 1 about taking into account the younger members of the board. Also, it was first posted in Off-Topic, not blogs.

Yeah I did read it, but do you think that younger people don't know about this stuff already? I'm 14, and I know that there's no people here really young (active). And I'm sure that the youngest here know what sex is, and things surrounding that subject. It wold be like forbidding a young person to watch CNN Politics (yes I know really crappy metaphor) cause they can't vote/won't understand/too complicated.

 

[NINTENDO DS]

I just read that whole part there and if my eyes aren't deceiving me I don't see anything related to not being able to post things that happened to you in real life even if they're a little "crossing the line".

Did you read it? Ignoring the right/wrong issue completely, there was a little bit too much detailed information in there, more than enough to violate paragraph 1 about taking into account the younger members of the board. Also, it was first posted in Off-Topic, not blogs.

Psyfira as I recall when he first posted the topic in the "general offtopic esection" it was too detailed, but when he moved it to the blog area he removed all the details.yes i had tim to read them both.

 

[Toni Plutonij]

I'm not trying to protect Myst here, and I really don't want to offend you or anyone here but posting that just shows that you're hiding behind that one line of rules. Once again no offence, I don't want to start a flame.

None taken

I respect you as a member, and I really don't think you're a person to start a flamewar out of boredom!!

I know it's that one rule, but it's there, you know..We (staff) have a power to use it (and sometimes a right to abuse it

)..
Bottom point is, I really think it is inappropriate, and even if posted, it would result in big flamewar/argument and possibly insults towards Eternal Myst for his acts (if they are true)..

That's my personal opinion, and me being a mod, means I can enforce it.......If you disagree with me, and will think start think badly of me..well, there isn't much I can do...I'm only here to make GBAtemp a better place for everyone! And I'm trying my best to do so..You'll rarely see me on a rampage creating mess because I can "mod"....But sometimes, stuff just has to be done..

 

[JPH]

EDIT2:

Did you read it? Ignoring the right/wrong issue completely, there was a little bit too much detailed information in there, more than enough to violate paragraph 1 about taking into account the younger members of the board. Also, it was first posted in Off-Topic, not blogs.

Yeah I did read it, but do you think that younger people don't know about this stuff already? I'm 14, and I know that there's no people here really young (active). And I'm sure that the youngest here know what sex is, and things surrounding that subject. It wold be like forbidding a young person to watch CNN Politics (yes I know really crappy metaphor) cause they can't vote/won't understand/too complicated.

This is a GAMING forum - not Discovery Channel.

Topics like these are inappropriate for this board. End of discussion.