Occhidiangela,Feb 23 2005, 02:01 PM Wrote:Careless use of the classification of something as "cheating" needs to be avoided, since our policy here is very harsh on cheating. Not a charge to carelessly fling about the lounge, but when the shoe fits, it does need to be worn.
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I admit that I was initially in-error about the whole topic in general. I was later corrected and apppologized to wronged parties, however I did say it was my belief that discussing the mechanics of the 'Quest Drop Bug' for further exploitation was, IMO, not tolerable on the Lounge because they don't advocate "cheating". Now you bring up a very important point, Occi, about the distinctions between "cheating" and "cheesing", however I still feel this type of discussion about exploitable bugs and how to improve the exploit would at least get a warning here at the Lounge and is not welcome. While I don't have the authority to declare this as a truism, I think I speak for the majority of the legit players and their beliefs here at the Lounge.
As to rather this bug is a "cheat" or "cheese", perhaps I misused the word "cheat" in my previous posts, and for that I will appologize again to anyone whom felt offended by my words, or anyone whom thought I was over-stepping my rolw and was trying to moderator my own ideals on these boards. I was not trying to offend; I am only a casual poster and would never declare my own thoughts as "how it is here @ the Lounge," and for now on I will watch my use of the "cheat" word in my Lounge postings. It is a powerful word here and I do agree with you, Occi, that when used to define a persons intent, it should be reserved only when it is obvious of a posters mal intent.
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