Why was I unable to post yesterday??

[-Jrabbit]

This wasn't just a busy server. All this is IIRC...

After my first post yesterday (25 Nov, about 7:30am US Central), I was unable to use "post reply" or "quick reply." Neither function appeared on my screen. Similarly, when I tried "my threads" (or any search-related function), I got the "You are not authorized or not logged in" page, though the server did know I was online as -Jrabbit.

I was able to access my control panel, but only from the site's homepage. Once there, I could not make changes -- again, "not authorized or not logged in."

Today, everything is back to normal.

So what was that all about??

[Gramphos]

You were banned 24 hours for violation of "Apolyton: File Upload" rule, not uploading files related to the games site covers.

[Ming]

You couldn't post yesterday because you were restricted

But it had nothing to do with any of your actions in the forums... It was for a different reason...

Reason: Violation of "Apolyton: File Upload" rule, not uploading files related to the games site covers

You were one of many who couldn't post yesterday.

Username: self biased
Username: Verto
Username: GerarDream
Username: Boco
Username: GhengisFarb
Username: The Viceroy
Username: fooart
Username: HongHu
Username: kopi8
Username: -Jrabbit
Username: reismark
Username: Buck Birdseed
Username: Datajack Franit
Username: Verres
Username: cosmocop
Username: Valde
Username: El Awrence

The owners will routinely check the up load files to insure that people are following the rules. You may only upload things that relate to games covered by Apolyton. They aren't meant for personal or non game files.

Most people were restricted for only 24 hours... a few got nailed for longer. Consider it a "simple" way to remind people about the rules... it does get people's attention

[Gramphos]

Originally posted by Ming
The owners will routinely check the up load files [...]

upload is one word.

Oh, and I broke you to it

[Ming]

Yep... I typo.
And you beat me to it only because you posted a simple message. I wanted to provide more details so that others with the same question would know why they couldn't post yesterday

[Gramphos]

Well, I don't think I have the autority to post the names of people being banned from the ban log. But if someone asks I can tell him that he was You on the other hand can post the more info stuff

[Skanky Burns]

The lesson is, never upload.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Gramphos
Well, I don't think I have the autority to post the names of people being banned from the ban log. But if someone asks I can tell him that he was You on the other hand can post the more info stuff

In most cases, I wouldn't post such a list.

However, I've received PM's from many people, on this subject, so I felt a list would save some additional PM's

It also serves as a reminder that the owners are serious about this rule.

[mrmitchell]

Upload needs to be removed.

Sorry, Markos, this feature didn't pan out. Please remove it, delete all the files on it, and not serve out any more of these short-notice bans.

Let people find their own hosting, but this isn't worth it. It's extra server space used up, and the current method of "abuse" (the details are sketchy) punishment (extermination) is a sharp downturn from Apolyton's usual goodnaturedness.

End the horror, the entire online community (okay, maybe I exaggerated a little) begs you to.

-Mrmitchell

[Ming]

Originally posted by Skanky Burns
The lesson is, never upload.

No... the lesson is to follow the rules. Just upload things that are Apolyon Covered Game related. The owners are providing a service for those that need it. Just don't abuse it

[Panzer32]

Upload is absolutely vital for the private forums because there can be no attachments there. However, if we are allowed attachments in private forums I would be fine with no uploads.

[Maniac]

Originally posted by mrmitchell
End the horror, the entire online community (okay, maybe I exaggerated a little) begs you to.

And I beg you to stop speaking in my name.

I find the upload feature very handy as I don't have free hosting space. Since the last time I checked we are unable to attach files in private fora, uploading is the only way to show a picture or other file in the ACDTG Consciousness private forum. Your argument that it uses extra server space is false too, at least in my case. If I attach something, I almost always leave that attachment there for the rest of eternity, even after no one checks the thread anymore. However my uploaded files I clean regularly, so server space is freed that way.

[mrmitchell]

Well in that case all we need to do is find out what the banned had in their Uploads at the time they were given the 24hr boot.

Cmon, Ming, give us a hint. Was it mp3s, warez, etc? Or was it just "non-civ related material"? How strict is "non-civ related material", anyways?

[Dr. Nick]

I wanted to personally thank the administration for their lack of tact and lack of good form, ignoring the email I sent Ming especially, thinking I had fallen subject to a bug, and not being informed by any member of the administration why I was banned, I had to find out through third parties.

Thank you, once again.

[Carolus Rex]

Originally posted by El Awrence

I wanted to personally thank the administration for their lack of tact and lack of good form, ignoring the email I sent Ming especially, thinking I had fallen subject to a bug, and not being informed by any member of the administration why I was banned, I had to find out through third parties.

Thank you, once again.

I guess it's in the FAQ, buddy. Don't you know it by heart?

Carolus