Non-Disc Record - someonewhohasaname

Summary:

Backseat Moderation, poor critique, and borderline Rule Zero violation.

Non-Disc Record - someonewhohasaname

MalyceGraves 31 Mar 2020 16:42

New-ish user SomeoneWhoHasAname (SCP member 48 days, site member 73 days) has a history of backseat modding, poor quality critique, and using language that is a borderline Rule Zero violation.

Examples ->

• http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13189888/i-have-an-idea-and-need-a-greenlight#post-4569654

I can’t give green lights, but here you go.

Critique:
1) Have you ever heard of “X-man syndrome”? You need to avoid this. Why? See this link and this quote.

http://www.scp-wiki.net/so-you-want-to-write-a-humanoid-scp-object

If what's anomalous about your humanoid SCP object can be most accurately described as a voluntary "power" or "ability", you should probably start over.

• http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13194786/magic-hot-wheels-car-scp#post-4572390

Please use the guidelines, ZYN, the best person here made.
Link: http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13095662/required-reading:how-to-use-this-forum-ideas

Format:

(I have removed the format for brevity)

Also, according to site rules, please do not use forum signatures.

Critique:

Use proper format, then I might critique.

• Again, in the same thread:

Hello again, Oz from the horrible world of humanity and war.

Here is some critique:

Anomaly fixing time!

Speaks: Ok
Sentient: Ok
Self Moving: Ok
Protective: Ok
Wish granting: No.

Here’s why: The ones I gave a ok we’re all ones that can be seen in a “guardian angel” but wish granting is not.

Also, the idea seems poorly made, and don’t follow all of the rules of writing.
Here is a list of guides you should read:

http://www.scp-wiki.net/how-to-write-an-scp

http://www.scp-wiki.net/clinical-tone-declassified

http://www.scp-wiki.net/what-not-to-do

http://www.scp-wiki.net/your-very-first-scp

• http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13194739/scp-concept#post-4572402

A man who can control the decisions of others?

Seems like X man syndrome!

This is where you make a anomalous humanoid with a Voluntary anomaly.

Quote from a guide about humanoids:

if what's anomalous about your humanoid SCP object can be most accurately described as a voluntary "power" or "ability", you should probably start over.

Link: http://www.scp-wiki.net/so-you-want-to-write-a-humanoid-scp-object

• http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13195226/idea:tooth-fairies#post-4572479

This idea is horribly dark, but sounds interesting.

Critique:

I have 1 problem. Mass child abduction and tooth robbery. Unless they use anesthesia, that would drive children to insanity. That would be too dark for a scp article. Also, mass abduction makes it worse. This idea, despite being interesting, is too dark.

• http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13197184/moonlight-towers#post-4574127

Here we go!

1) Have You heard of this format? It’s a new requirement!

Link: http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-13095662/required-reading:how-to-use-this-forum-ideas
Format:

(I have removed the format for brevity)

Once you do that, I’ll come back and possibly critique it.

I have staffposted the appropriate threads with the following:

SomeoneWhoHasAname,

While we appreciate the enthusiasm that you have exhibited, please refrain from engaging in backseat moderation such as directing other users to do something when you have no authority to do so.

Furthermore, as per the site Criticism Policy, forum critique should be relatively in-depth. Staff prioritize threads with no response, and by offering poor critique, you may be preventing an author from receiving the critique they are seeking.

Finally, as per the site rules, Rule Zero: Don't be a dick. Every other rule follows from this. Please keep this in mind when interacting with other users on this site.

Thank you.

Posted with approval from DrMagnus

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Noting that I received two PMs in rapid succession:

Dear MaluceGraves,

I am sorry for my recent behavior and have reflected on my actions. I have edited my posts to fit in with the rules and / or provide proper critique. I will refrain from any future behavior that goes against the rules.

Thank you for your time,
SomeoneWhoHasAname

and

Dear MalyceGraves,

I am sorry for breaking site rules. I have changed my low quality critique to be higher quality, removed backseat modding, and to not break rule 0. I will refrain from further behavior emulating this in anyway. I will now consider my choices when writing more.

Thank you for your time,

SomeoneWhoHasAname.

I have not sent a response.

Last edited on 31 Mar 2020 19:21 by MalyceGraves Show more