05-21-2003, 09:32 PM
First of all, you say in your post- "got rid of my occies and other buged items" Now, I know that you mention getting rid of them, but you weren't very clear about whether you don't use them at all, or whether you just weren't using them at that time. I want to be clear about our position- if you cheat at multiplayer Diablo, you are NOT welcome to post here!
Second, many posters have mentioned that your messages are very confusing and difficult to understand. You have stated that you have a disability that makes writing difficult for you. You have my sympathy. However, I don't think that access to a computer gaming forum is something that is available to all people, regardless of diabilities. There are some disabilities, for example, that would make playing any video game impossible. Those individuals probably will not visit video game forums, even if other personal qualities might have made them valuable community members. Others may enjoy the game, but might have a disability that makes forum use difficult or impossible. This is unfortunate, but I dont' think that there's anything we could do to counter that on our end.
Posters here are expected to be able to type in such a way that others will be able to understand what they're saying. They need to organize their thoughts in a way that the reader will be able to follow the message. Also, the use of punctuation and paragraphs are expected. This is the standard for the Lurker Lounge. Other forums may have different expectations.
If communication is the goal, doesn't it make sense that one would need to be able to communicate in writing to be an effective participant?
I realize that asking this of you might require you to spend a much longer time than the "average" person would typing up posts. I'm not trying to place an unfair burden on you, but I don't see any other reasonable options at this point.
-Griselda
Second, many posters have mentioned that your messages are very confusing and difficult to understand. You have stated that you have a disability that makes writing difficult for you. You have my sympathy. However, I don't think that access to a computer gaming forum is something that is available to all people, regardless of diabilities. There are some disabilities, for example, that would make playing any video game impossible. Those individuals probably will not visit video game forums, even if other personal qualities might have made them valuable community members. Others may enjoy the game, but might have a disability that makes forum use difficult or impossible. This is unfortunate, but I dont' think that there's anything we could do to counter that on our end.
Posters here are expected to be able to type in such a way that others will be able to understand what they're saying. They need to organize their thoughts in a way that the reader will be able to follow the message. Also, the use of punctuation and paragraphs are expected. This is the standard for the Lurker Lounge. Other forums may have different expectations.
If communication is the goal, doesn't it make sense that one would need to be able to communicate in writing to be an effective participant?
I realize that asking this of you might require you to spend a much longer time than the "average" person would typing up posts. I'm not trying to place an unfair burden on you, but I don't see any other reasonable options at this point.
-Griselda
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete