Limiting Forum Contribution and Stifling Discussion

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Originally Posted by Riv

Because people make stupid threads like this one and clog up the forums. These forums are practically brand new, yet even with the posting restrictions already have over 100 pages of mostly junk. And you still have to ask why they attempted to rectify the situation?

Was the personal attack necessary? Yours is the sort of post that contributes to the volatile community Starlord spoke of not two posts above yours. Being insulting and negative also hinders discussion by the way, because posters are more likely to respond in a similar way.

Anyway, ignoring the rude comment, has restriction ever really solved anything in the history of ever? You said it yourself, the posting restrictions aren't stopping the "junk", so how about a more pragmatic solution like enforcing the rules with moderation instead of arbitrary posting restrictions based on, of all things, in game level. What qualifies as "junk" anyway, something you don't like? Glad we have you around Riv, clearly a positive influence on the forum as a whole. (See how I responded negatively because you're a douchebag? Yeah.)

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Originally Posted by KikInperi

I don't see it as elitism.. anyone is able to level up (or will be, once these damn errors are gone).

I'm not referring to player perceptions, but rather the definition of elitism itself. I don't honestly believe anyone who's level 50 feels superior to others because he can post more (except maybe Riv because he's a condescending douchebag), but the posting restriction intrinsically weighs his opinion more heavily simply for the fact that he has enough allotted posts to actually defend his perspective, a luxury that lower leveled players, including myself, don't have. If not elitism, how about some archaic forum caste system in which level 50 players are allowed more freedom simply because they have existed for a longer period of time?

None of this is to say level 50 players have done anything wrong. I'm asking for freedom for everybody here, the fact that I have to do this is ridiculous.

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Originally Posted by KikInperi

Really, "downright fascist?" Calm down.

Sensationalism is my strong suit. Edited out to avoid unnecessary contention.

I think people shouldn't have access until they pay their first month subs.

I'm guessing the limitation is only in place due to the recent launch, inevitable problems and the inevitable influx of people trolling/moaning about fixes etc would out wash any constructive posting. That said, when a constructive post does appear I find it annoying that I often can't engage in conversation due to posting limitations.

Also shoe stringing posting privileges to the IG level is absurd, I'm sure there is a big proportion of players who won't get to high levels for some time due to IRL commitments that prevent them playing regularly. Yet this same group would probably have the desire to discuss the game on the forum until they can jump on the game.

I'm an example of that group :P

Did........did you even read the beta forums? If you didn't then you were spared from the atrocious monstrosity it was. The community itself is to blame for the restrictions.