The power of facebook is very... powerful.
It is filled with HL and HL2 lovers, of course. I think that we should make an add saying "Come to this vast community of several experienced programmers, and learn something yourself!"
It would be simple: We just click the "Create Ad" button.
FACEBOOK
Created 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:02:59 UTC by
Dimbeak
Created 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:02:59 UTC by
Dimbeak
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:02:59 UTC
Post #291766
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:43:57 UTC
Post #291767
Even better.. make a specific facebook page for twhl (like they do for bands and other media) with direct links~!
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:45:20 UTC
Post #291768
How about both?
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 21:47:52 UTC
Post #291769
Ha.. true.
that's really more of a task for an admin though..
..I hardly ever look into that facebook crap.
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Personally, I wouldn't even have my facebook account had not my sister made it for me and added all my long-distance family to it.
that's really more of a task for an admin though..
..I hardly ever look into that facebook crap.
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Personally, I wouldn't even have my facebook account had not my sister made it for me and added all my long-distance family to it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 22:15:43 UTC
Post #291770
Why the fuck would we want to advertise? Are you paying for that?
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 22:18:42 UTC
Post #291771
If Dimbark is paying, then sure, go for it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 22:44:21 UTC
Post #291772
Dimbark, get your mother to pay for it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 23:03:08 UTC
Post #291774
Steam is Facebook for VideoGamers. Besides I don't really like the facebook because it is infinitely boring.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 23:24:07 UTC
Post #291775
Boring seems like an odd choice of word. I don't use Facebook for entertainment - I use it for networking and keeping in touch with people. Boredom doesn't really factor into it when I'm only using it for ~10 minutes per day.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-15 23:26:31 UTC
Post #291776
I have steam and facebook, and I don't socialise with people on either of them except for sending very occasional posts to my best friend.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 00:18:11 UTC
Post #291777
on the topic of facebook, i'd love to be able to 'like' journal comments. saw1833's post on Dimbark's typically stupid journal entry had me laughing out loud and looking for a like button. was an absolute pearler.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 02:10:31 UTC
Post #291779
Oh mah gawsh I'm famous!
I need my own facebook page for "Liking" now.
But really, adding the ability to "like" posts or threads would be pretty nice.
More so to keep things neutral (rather than saying you "like" it or thanking a person for a post) would be a rep system like most forums.
A rep system doesn't necessarily have to be visible in a point amount (but it can be), it just simply needs to show on a post that someone thought the post was worthwhile, and the post was therefore praised.
Just saying.
I need my own facebook page for "Liking" now.
But really, adding the ability to "like" posts or threads would be pretty nice.
More so to keep things neutral (rather than saying you "like" it or thanking a person for a post) would be a rep system like most forums.
A rep system doesn't necessarily have to be visible in a point amount (but it can be), it just simply needs to show on a post that someone thought the post was worthwhile, and the post was therefore praised.
Just saying.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 02:25:19 UTC
Post #291781
I'm not on Facebook. I don't want to be on facebook. And some a lot of people are unable to understand it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 04:23:22 UTC
Post #291788
I've had this debate with Ant and I refuse to associate TWHL with Facebook in any way. Not only do I think it would degrade the site, I wouldn't want any TWHL content to go onto Facebook because that destroys our copyright policy - as soon as it's on Facebook, they own the copyright to that content.
It's possible that the next version of TWHL has some kind of rep system, though.
It's possible that the next version of TWHL has some kind of rep system, though.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 06:52:08 UTC
Post #291790
Well we could have our own "like" system for TWHL 4 perhaps? I don't really care to be honest, it might be cool. Do you have any ideas on how the rep system could work Pb, like whirlpools aura system? Maybe it could even tie in with how many times people "liked" your posts/journals. Just some thoughts.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 07:48:08 UTC
Post #291792
I'm not on Facebook. I don't want to be on facebook.Also, since I just thought of it, we need to be able to quote posts directly, so the formatting is not lost unless the user remakes it manually.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 08:37:35 UTC
Post #291795
Boring seems like an odd choice of word. I don't use Facebook for entertainment - I use it for networking and keeping in touch with people. Boredom doesn't really factor into it when I'm only using it for ~10 minutes per day.^ ^
What he said.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 08:37:54 UTC
Post #291796
Like system is common on most forums.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 08:39:59 UTC
Post #291797
Yeah except Pb actually programs these forums himself, not many other websites do that.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 08:50:21 UTC
Post #291801
And I do it for a reason - I don't want any of the rubbish, bloat and baggage that comes along with all the large forum systems. I can do much better if I code it myself.
I don't "like" the idea of "liking" things - it's useless and inane. It doesn't add anything to the site. The concept of "rep", however, shows a quick indication over which users contribute more than others, and encourages users to be more helpful and answer questions.
I don't "like" the idea of "liking" things - it's useless and inane. It doesn't add anything to the site. The concept of "rep", however, shows a quick indication over which users contribute more than others, and encourages users to be more helpful and answer questions.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 09:17:41 UTC
Post #291805
Yeah I like the rep idea.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 12:03:07 UTC
Post #291812
Maybe the rep idea can be a simple display of post count somewhere under the users name, during actual posts with-in the forums.
Also, I'd just like to second Jeff Mod's idea, about a direct quoting system. It's tiresome for me to copy and paste everyone's previous posts.
Also, I'd just like to second Jeff Mod's idea, about a direct quoting system. It's tiresome for me to copy and paste everyone's previous posts.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 12:40:05 UTC
Post #291817
The concept of "rep", however, shows a quick indication over which users contribute more than others, and encourages users to be more helpful and answer questions.Bullshit. Rep just get's abused as a means of lolz and is no more useful then a 'like' type system where the only difference is you're liking individualized stuff, it's still going to get abused.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 13:06:16 UTC
Post #291819
Boring seems like an odd choice of word. I don't use Facebook for entertainment - I use it for networking and keeping in touch with people. Boredom doesn't really factor into it when I'm only using it for ~10 minutes per day.Exactly. Heck, I've met some game designers on there and made contacts so don't bash it. I even talked to an old friend I haven't seen for 5 years.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 13:50:11 UTC
Post #291820
Even if it's the newest trend, I see no reason why we should integrate with facebook.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 15:04:15 UTC
Post #291821
I like and use Facebook but see no reason to integrate it into the site. There is a mapping site that does this very thing. I won't mention the name but it really is kinda confusing and unnecessary.
@discostu: you can map but you can't figure out Facebook? lol
No Facebook please...
@discostu: you can map but you can't figure out Facebook? lol
No Facebook please...
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 16:10:53 UTC
Post #291823
It's possible that the next version of TWHL has some kind of rep system, though.The Steam forums have made every aspect of any kind of rep system disgustingly unappealing in my eyes. I'll have to politely beg you to not implement a rep system.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 16:32:38 UTC
Post #291824
Hah? A rep system? Oh lord.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 18:02:26 UTC
Post #291826
@discostu: you can map but you can't figure out Facebook? lol
I'm not on Facebook. I don't want to be on facebook. And some a lot of people are unable to understand that fact.Better?
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-16 18:35:51 UTC
Post #291831
Understand people's concerns about a rep system being abused and not helping the site. Obviously if it were to happen we would think long and hard about a "right" way to do it. Just because it's useless on some other forum you visit does not mean that it'll be useless here.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-17 00:49:08 UTC
Post #291849
Some forums have a daily "rep quota" you can give out to others - i.e you can give up to 10 points a day. Other than that, I'm not sure how else would I limit it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-17 22:44:35 UTC
Post #291880
Just have someone monitoring it, if someone gets a whole lot of rep from the same people over a short amount of time (ie clearly abuse), make a penalty, that all your rep is multiplied by -1.
I doubt it will be abused here anyway, unless TWHL4 brings a whole bunch of new retards with it (and in a good light, a whole bunch of valuable members too)which is probably worth hoping for.
I doubt it will be abused here anyway, unless TWHL4 brings a whole bunch of new retards with it (and in a good light, a whole bunch of valuable members too)which is probably worth hoping for.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-19 23:24:51 UTC
Post #291977
Ah fuck it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-27 08:06:02 UTC
Post #292484
wut?
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-27 09:09:26 UTC
Post #292487
please do not add a facebook button 
facebook is the last thing we can think about before TWHL IV ;o
facebook is the last thing we can think about before TWHL IV ;o
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-27 10:00:58 UTC
Post #292490
Facebook is cool, as long as I know most of the people who are "friends". I receive friend requests from people I have no idea who they are sometimes. I'm not going to add people I just don't know.
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-27 10:24:05 UTC
Post #292492
Facebook's useful for me as far as keeping in touch with IRL friends online goes, but unlike TWHL, we don't have our own site with forums, etc. 
Don't see any point in integrating it here. Steam Community covers more bases for what we do anyway, so why not give that more attention?
Don't see any point in integrating it here. Steam Community covers more bases for what we do anyway, so why not give that more attention?
Posted 13 years ago2011-03-27 10:49:39 UTC
Post #292495
pl_trolltrain xD
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 03:13:54 UTC
Post #294315
How would facebook degrade twhl? And facebook is great for touching up with people you know or have known before. Even just whent to the same school as. I've met some cool people from it as well. But im with striker on not accepting random friend requests, people just do it to look cool and have many friends. If you do so you have to see their posts which you don't care about bc you don't know them so I avoid it all together. It will hide whats actually going on around "your" life.
If you don't have fb, make one. You won't regret it in any way shape or form. Just get a few people you know closely like family as friends. And than a few friends and people from school and let it do the rest.
If you don't have fb, make one. You won't regret it in any way shape or form. Just get a few people you know closely like family as friends. And than a few friends and people from school and let it do the rest.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 03:35:19 UTC
Post #294317
Bit late for this discussion, aren't you?
It's not happening at any rate.
It's not happening at any rate.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 03:38:46 UTC
Post #294318
But you didn't mention in any way how it wouldn't specifically degrade twhl, you only listed what facebook isn't terrible for. We're talking abuot integrating some form of facebook [even if only a 'like system'] system into twhl, which isn't that great of an idea.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 07:00:43 UTC
Post #294322
Yes it is. Since TWHL is practically a family(we're kinda used to talking together around here), adding a bit of fun won't hurt anyone. I bet a few "likes" or even "dislikes" would bring a a little smile on someone's face.
It's just about those little pleasures that make life great. They are ignored by most of us.
The real problem is not clogging up the interface. I like how TWHL is still clean. But an intelligent TWHL4 design can permit a few funny additions.
It's just about those little pleasures that make life great. They are ignored by most of us.
The real problem is not clogging up the interface. I like how TWHL is still clean. But an intelligent TWHL4 design can permit a few funny additions.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 07:08:42 UTC
Post #294323
If you don't have fb, make one. You won't regret it in any way shape or form.If you have any interest in your own privacy at all, you will disregard this advice.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 07:39:25 UTC
Post #294324
Not being cocky, here, just curious: In which ways will Facebook damage my privacy?
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 08:50:40 UTC
Post #294325
Everything that goes on facebook becomes property of facebook. This includes photos, personal details, friends lists, and the like. They make profits by selling this information to any company willing to pay for it.
Furthermore, it's almost impossible to remove anything from facebook. Employers are starting to use facebook to judge the worthiness of possible employees, so if something undesirable makes its way onto facebook, it's very difficult to get rid of, and you may find yourself missing out on a job.
Furthermore, it's almost impossible to remove anything from facebook. Employers are starting to use facebook to judge the worthiness of possible employees, so if something undesirable makes its way onto facebook, it's very difficult to get rid of, and you may find yourself missing out on a job.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 10:31:52 UTC
Post #294326
I receive friend requests from people I have no idea who they are sometimes. I'm not going to add people I just don't know.This. Then I changed my profile picture to a Charizard, and married my friend. So long, requests from girls I've never met before in my life!
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 14:20:32 UTC
Post #294327
Hard to get rid of? Just un tag yourself or remove a picture. And if you don't have anything to hide like me you'll be fine. Otherwise, sure; don't make one. I didn't mention integrating it with twhl at all just that its fine. But you are right it does really put your info. out there and if you are worried about it than stay away from it. You can set your privacy to not allow anyone that isn't your friend to view information though. And I doubt facebook would sell this information... Than again who am I to know I hardly trust anyone.
And how am I late? this forum was on the front page strider...
And how am I late? this forum was on the front page strider...
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 14:50:05 UTC
Post #294329
And how am I late? this forum was on the front page strider...Talking about being late on these forums, I've always hated the expiration of threads after 3 months. At least make the bump feature functional, not having to contact an admin whenever we want to bump a thread.
Also, will you please increase the limit of PMs? Let's say, 100. Actually, as long as I'm asking, why don't we go for a cool infinity? The 20 PMs is rather pointless, it doesn't occupy much space.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 20:35:50 UTC
Post #294342
Then you pay for that extra kb of server storage.
Posted 13 years ago2011-05-06 20:47:45 UTC
Post #294343
Is it really such a hard concept to understand however, that if you don't want something undesirable to be exploited or twisted against you, then don't put it on the fucking INTERNET to begin with.
Posting something embarrassing on Facebook isn't any worse than running around a massive mall with only your underwear on screaming "JEW JEW JEW", at least a hundred people are going to see it and remember it, and you're going to complain when it shows up on the news? Don't put up or do embarrassing stuff to begin with, and you won't have to worry about 'covering it up'.
And if you post embarrassing stuff while drunk, then too damned bad. It's your responsibility, and if you get drunk it is still your responsibility, end of.
Posting something embarrassing on Facebook isn't any worse than running around a massive mall with only your underwear on screaming "JEW JEW JEW", at least a hundred people are going to see it and remember it, and you're going to complain when it shows up on the news? Don't put up or do embarrassing stuff to begin with, and you won't have to worry about 'covering it up'.
And if you post embarrassing stuff while drunk, then too damned bad. It's your responsibility, and if you get drunk it is still your responsibility, end of.
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