This. He may have trolled and he may have got into messy arguments, but actually making an effort to wreck the place? You clearly don't know Paramultart.VikingBoyBilly wrote:On the second point, Paramultart claims that he told Ceilick he could use multiple proxy accounts if he wanted to if he was permabanned, but would not resort to it. I think it's out of personal integrity or a respect for the boards.
And I largely agree with THC. Remember, we have a Misc section for a reason, and I think it's used quite well. We ARE a 'community' remember; we are the nation of Keen lovers. The founding fathers (ignoring that many of us were around at the time this place was created) of everything ever had interests outside of their field and a sense of humour. (Okay, maybe not every one but you get the point.)
As for non-constructive content infiltrating constructive commentary, I have something of an analogy: In Melbourne there are streets covered in graffiti. It is done well, very well. SO well in fact that this illegal action actually makes the city look good, perfectly represents the creative city that Melbourne is. You know what has happened to this graffiti? It has been heritage listed to protect it and the culture and feel of the city. There are still laws against graffiti, but when it is done tactfully its results are appreciated, if not by the law. Likewise, there is... or was... a slightly troll-ish and meme-running (not the stupid ones - ones made up by members) culture in this forum that, although not constructive, reflected the creativity and FUN nature of this forum. It IS a game remember, so why not have fun? This isn't some train-spotting forum.