ITopic - What is Spam?

MathlyCat

NatureAwsome wrote:
Isn't what Ninkacho posted link spamming? And they're are also unrelated to the topic of spamming, so that's spamming in that way too, right? He posted a game he made called Another Rather Unremarkable Platformer and something called Let's Play Together and something else.

No it isn't, mainly because it's not the post. That's called a signature. You can edit it on the Forum main page if you scroll down you'll find a button saying “Edit Forum Signature” or something

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hi there fella

cs156175

Hmm. Let me clarify if ^^^^ is spam. First, the definition of spam.
Spam is something that doesn't contribute to the thread.
So, does ^^^^ contribute to the thread? Well, let's figure out what it means.
^^^^= “I support as per this.”
So, does “I support as per this” contribute? Yes. Here's why

Adds another supporter to the list.

Agrees with said person quoted.

An easier way to agree without duplicating said person quoted's post.

So, no, it is not spam. It is exactly the same as saying one of these things:

I agree per reasons above.

I agree, and support

This is important. I agree.

So, are these spam?
Think again.

MathlyCat

cs156175 wrote:
Hmm. Let me clarify if ^^^^ is spam. First, the definition of spam.
Spam is something that doesn't contribute to the thread.
So, does ^^^^ contribute to the thread? Well, let's figure out what it means.
^^^^= “I support as per this.”
So, does “I support as per this” contribute? Yes. Here's why
Adds another supporter to the list.
Agrees with said person quoted.
An easier way to agree without duplicating said person quoted's post.
So, no, it is not spam. It is exactly the same as saying one of these things:
I agree per reasons above.
I agree, and support
This is important. I agree.
So, are these spam?
Think again.

1. Please do not spam (Contradictory)
2. If you have a problem with “^^^” go make a topic about it.

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hi there fella

cs156175

MathlyCat wrote:
cs156175 wrote:
Hmm. Let me clarify if ^^^^ is spam. First, the definition of spam.
Spam is something that doesn't contribute to the thread.
So, does ^^^^ contribute to the thread? Well, let's figure out what it means.
^^^^= “I support as per this.”
So, does “I support as per this” contribute? Yes. Here's why
Adds another supporter to the list.
Agrees with said person quoted.
An easier way to agree without duplicating said person quoted's post.
So, no, it is not spam. It is exactly the same as saying one of these things:
I agree per reasons above.
I agree, and support
This is important. I agree.
So, are these spam?
Think again.
1. Please do not spam (Contradictory)
2. If you have a problem with “^^^” go make a topic about it.

1: how was above spam? I didn't want a giant quote chain, and it contributes.
2: where? And I don't have a problem with ^^^^, I support it. Where would I put the topic? Questions about scratch? Help with scripts?

MathlyCat

cs156175 wrote:
MathlyCat wrote:
cs156175 wrote:
Hmm. Let me clarify if ^^^^ is spam. First, the definition of spam.
Spam is something that doesn't contribute to the thread.
So, does ^^^^ contribute to the thread? Well, let's figure out what it means.
^^^^= “I support as per this.”
So, does “I support as per this” contribute? Yes. Here's why
Adds another supporter to the list.
Agrees with said person quoted.
An easier way to agree without duplicating said person quoted's post.
So, no, it is not spam. It is exactly the same as saying one of these things:
I agree per reasons above.
I agree, and support
This is important. I agree.
So, are these spam?
Think again.
1. Please do not spam (Contradictory)
2. If you have a problem with “^^^” go make a topic about it.
1: how was above spam? I didn't want a giant quote chain, and it contributes.
2: where? And I don't have a problem with ^^^^, I support it. Where would I put the topic? Questions about scratch? Help with scripts?

It's spam because you “^^^^” has nothing to do with this topic. The context you wrote your post in literally sound like you replying to a different topic, surprisingly MINE.

Also, you'd put it in the “Questions About Scratch” since it's a question pondering if “^^^” is spam and you could post your reasoning to the fact that it is…

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hi there fella

cs156175

MathlyCat wrote:
cs156175 wrote:
MathlyCat wrote:
cs156175 wrote:
Hmm. Let me clarify if ^^^^ is spam. First, the definition of spam.
Spam is something that doesn't contribute to the thread.
So, does ^^^^ contribute to the thread? Well, let's figure out what it means.
^^^^= “I support as per this.”
So, does “I support as per this” contribute? Yes. Here's why
Adds another supporter to the list.
Agrees with said person quoted.
An easier way to agree without duplicating said person quoted's post.
So, no, it is not spam. It is exactly the same as saying one of these things:
I agree per reasons above.
I agree, and support
This is important. I agree.
So, are these spam?
Think again.
1. Please do not spam (Contradictory)
2. If you have a problem with “^^^” go make a topic about it.
1: how was above spam? I didn't want a giant quote chain, and it contributes.
2: where? And I don't have a problem with ^^^^, I support it. Where would I put the topic? Questions about scratch? Help with scripts?
It's spam because you “^^^^” has nothing to do with this topic. The context you wrote your post in literally sound like you replying to a different topic, surprisingly MINE.
Also, you'd put it in the “Questions About Scratch” since it's a question pondering if “^^^” is spam and you could post your reasoning to the fact that it is…

1: it was a reply, but long quote chains are sometimes hard to read, so I started a new one.
2: ok, nothing else to say here. Let's wait and see if OP adds it or not. And OP of the topic, not you or whoever else was part of this. Fyromaniac.

MathlyCat

From above:

Fyromaniac hasn't been active for a loooong time… (Actually he left

)
So you won't get much change.

There is no quote chain discussing “^^^”…
I'm confused xD

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hi there fella

cs156175

MathlyCat wrote:
From above:

Fyromaniac hasn't been active for a loooong time… (Actually he left )
So you won't get much change.

There is no quote chain discussing “^^^”…
I'm confused xD

Haha, I mean if I replied it would probably turn into a quote chain. And I just realized fyromaniac left now. Sorry

SixtySecondRule

I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with

60 second rule…

could be spam too (not the edible kind

), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.

Last edited by SixtySecondRule (Feb. 18, 2016 06:12:39)

pastelistic

SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.

You aren't notified when someone mentions you….

Yeast551

VERY good guide to spam. But what about the spam I eat?

MathlyCat

SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.

It is spam, it's not contributing and wastes space

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Actions speek louder than words.

hi there fella

NoMod-Programming

SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.

Oh the irony…

Long-since moved on from Scratch, if you need to find all my posts, search this in google: 3499447a51c01fc4dc1e8c3b8182b41cb0e88c67

NatureAwsome

MathlyCat wrote:
SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.
It is spam, it's not contributing and wastes space

What's this 60-second rule you're talking about? And what are OPs?

Nature is awesome, animals are awesome, and their slaughter isn't awesome.
~quote by me

cs156175

NatureAwsome wrote:
MathlyCat wrote:
SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.
It is spam, it's not contributing and wastes space
What's this 60-second rule you're talking about? And what are OPs?

OP is original poster/post, and the 60 second rule, well it's just the 60 second rule

MathlyCat

NatureAwsome wrote:
MathlyCat wrote:
SixtySecondRule wrote:
I think you should add in to the OP that calling me with
60 second rule…
could be spam too (not the edible kind ), as it does not contribute to the discussion, and is pretty much pointless. Plus, being summoned takes too much energy.
It is spam, it's not contributing and wastes space
What's this 60-second rule you're talking about? And what are OPs?

the 60 second rule is when you get an error message when posting a post in too quick amount of time. OP means Original Poster or basically whoever made the topic.

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hi there fella

f1lip

Spam is when someone comments something annoying and puts it on different pages like forums and games and profiles basically.
Spam should be reported on sight.

MathlyCat

f1lip wrote:
Spam is when someone comments something annoying and puts it on different pages like forums and games and profiles basically.
Spam should be reported on sight.

That's what this topic explains. It's not a question but an answer.

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f1lip

WarriorLakepelt wrote:
joshuaho wrote:
wcender wrote:
DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST FRIDAYBY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. SAY YOUR NAME 10 TIMES. 2. SAY YOUR MOM'S NAME 5 TIMES. 3. SAY YOUR CRUSHES NAME 3 TIMES. 4. PASTE THIS ON 4 OTHER GAMES IF YOU DO THIS YOUR CRUSH WILL KISS YOU ON THE NEAREST FRIDAY. BUT IF YOU READ THIS AND DO NOT PASTE THIS YOU WILL HAVE VERY BAD LUCK. SEND THIS TO 4 GAMES IN 143 seconds
Is this spam?
Yes. That is spam as it does not relate to the project.

Not only is that comment spam - that is also threatening (the part about “bad luck”).

These types of comments should be reported for spam and for the fact that it is threatening others.

Yea, definitely its fake though. Dont believe it.

I think spam should be reported. Not only that it floods comments and topics, but it is frowned upon by the scratch community.
Mostly i think they spam normally. Spam does not relate to a topic or project. Also i think that spam wastes lots of space in comments and topics. Spams make me sad

Again, i think spam should be REPORTED

MathlyCat

f1lip wrote:
WarriorLakepelt wrote:
joshuaho wrote:
wcender wrote:
DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST FRIDAYBY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. SAY YOUR NAME 10 TIMES. 2. SAY YOUR MOM'S NAME 5 TIMES. 3. SAY YOUR CRUSHES NAME 3 TIMES. 4. PASTE THIS ON 4 OTHER GAMES IF YOU DO THIS YOUR CRUSH WILL KISS YOU ON THE NEAREST FRIDAY. BUT IF YOU READ THIS AND DO NOT PASTE THIS YOU WILL HAVE VERY BAD LUCK. SEND THIS TO 4 GAMES IN 143 seconds
Is this spam?
Yes. That is spam as it does not relate to the project.

Not only is that comment spam - that is also threatening (the part about “bad luck”).

These types of comments should be reported for spam and for the fact that it is threatening others.

Yea, definitely its fake though. Dont believe it.
I think spam should be reported. Not only that it floods comments and topics, but it is frowned upon by the scratch community.
Mostly i think they spam normally. Spam does not relate to a topic or project. Also i think that spam wastes lots of space in comments and topics. Spams make me sad
Again, i think spam should be REPORTED

Thanks for sharing that you think spam should be reported, but, I'm pretty sure that's the purpose of this topic: to tell you what spam is.

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