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[Reality]

Out of interest - what is your take to the neoboards? Some people say you should chat to make yourself appear more "human", others say to stay clear. Some people I guess just use them for fun. I ask this because I'm quite surprised at the number of people I know who cheat AND use the boards.

My own view - I think it's utterly retarded to chat on the boards. I think the moment you start cheating neo you have to accept that you won't be some famous BD chatter. It's really important to not draw attention and as much as some people want to get famous, that's the opposite of what you want. That being said, I think in my whole time on neo I've posted maybe 2 or 3 TOPS messages on the boards (and those were only to sell something really really HTS) so I don't really know what would happen if I were to post. Even when I sell something, I use neomails exclusively whilst browsing the auction house and trading post.

[Sweeney]

As long as you're not a retard, chatting on the boards doesn't draw any attention to you at all.

[Reality]

As long as you're not a retard, chatting on the boards doesn't draw any attention to you at all.

Maybe I am just antisocial but it still seems unnecessary. I don't see how it would make your account look any more legit and "human" as I've seen in some "how not to get frozen" guides.

[Sweeney]

Maybe I am just antisocial but it still seems unnecessary. I don't see how it would make your account look any more legit and "human" as I've seen in some "how not to get frozen" guides.

Bots don't chat.

[doodlebee]

I think the neoboards might actually increase the chances of getting frozen, like if you accidentally say something illegal or are unlucky enough to run into some crazy jealous report-happy person.

I try to limit all forms of communication on Neopets and that includes not going on to the neoboards as much as possible.

[Sweeney]

Personally, I don't see the point of playing a community-based game unless you're at least superficially involved in the community o.o

[doodlebee]

Personally, I don't see the point of playing a community-based game unless you're at least superficially involved in the community o.o

Hmm..I don't know. I personally don't really see neopets as a community-based game :x After all, there are so many things that can be done in neopets that doesn't require you to interact with other people. It's also one of the reasons I'm on neopets rather than a mmorpg (where not interacting with people = no party = low level/slow leveling = fail >.>)

And quick question: If going on the neoboards does make you look more "human", would getting an under-13 account be better since it would give you a legitimate reason not to be there or is an under-13 account restricted in any way other than neoboards/neomail that makes it harder to cheat?

[Random]

Hmm..I don't know. I personally don't really see neopets as a community-based game :x After all, there are so many things that can be done in neopets that doesn't require you to interact with other people. It's also one of the reasons I'm on neopets rather than a mmorpg (where not interacting with people = no party = low level/slow leveling = fail >.>)

And quick question: If going on the neoboards does make you look more "human", would getting an under-13 account be better since it would give you a legitimate reason not to be there or is an under-13 account restricted in any way other than neoboards/neomail that makes it harder to cheat?

It really doesn't matter.

[Ment0r]

for the most part i just stay away from them, even on my main... the ONLY thing I EVER use them for is to push a few advertisements for my shop in the Shop Ads forum, which is just pretty basic communication.

Anything more complicated then that runs immediate risk of being reported by trigger happy 8 year olds, trust me... the Neoboards are a breeding ground for Neo-Police (grammar nazi's) waiting to jump the gun and have you banned for mentioning facebook or something ridiculous that has like 0.47% RL connection, but just enough to get banned for.



Neoboards? Not worth it, unless for quick advertisements.

[Acheron]

Avoid like the plague. They always seem to have a tight community and everyone knows everyone else. Hard to join a thread without raising suspicion and even if you succeed, you get zilch.

[Ment0r]

Avoid like the plague. They always seem to have a tight community and everyone knows everyone else. Hard to join a thread without raising suspicion and even if you succeed, you get zilch.

Exactly. Everyone knows EVERYONE else on a FIRST NAME basis. Each seperate board is it's own community, and they don't like newcomers. Being a new poster on a Neoboard is like asking to have them stalk you until they find a reason to report you and have you frozen.


No thanks... just post @ codex to fulfill your forum needs

[Nunc]

I'm actually a decently well-known PCer; I post about 60-70 times a day. It's useful when you're trading pets

Exactly. Everyone knows EVERYONE else on a FIRST NAME basis. Each seperate board is it's own community, and they don't like newcomers. Being a new poster on a Neoboard is like asking to have them stalk you until they find a reason to report you and have you frozen.

That's bullsh*t. Just ingratiate yourself by giving a few trinkets out, helping with the purge, etc. etc. and you can get far quickly.

Anything more complicated then that runs immediate risk of being reported by trigger happy 8 year olds, trust me... the Neoboards are a breeding ground for Neo-Police (grammar nazi's) waiting to jump the gun and have you banned for mentioning facebook or something ridiculous that has like 0.47% RL connection, but just enough to get banned for.

More bullsh*t. I post RL stuff and sh*t all the time. Unless you do it blatantly or are an idiot, nothing's going to happen.

Edited by Nunc, 23 December 2010 - 10:34 AM.

[Pirates]

I use to chat on neoboards like all day xD
I was a shop ads board person selling off my entire legit restocks o.o Furnitures are so hts without advertisements x.x

[Ment0r]

^ Propaganda... He want's to ban you all! Don't listen!

[Turtleboy]

I honestly doubt that the TNT will consider if you post on the boards or not.

Yeah, bots don't post but it doesn't mean that a cheater is always botting. I really can't imagine the staff going "hmm, he posts on the boards so he's probably not cheating."

[Acheron]

Anyway, I never touch the boards for the ~ six years of legit playing. Nothing happened and I plan to keep it that way.

[Collector]

chatting can be dangerous just look at stereotypes and dont be like them

[DenyingSystems]

I post on the TC and I haven't noticed a difference. I've also engaged in a full out flame war on the TC about item inflating and the topic got frozen after about 10 minutes and I'm still fine.

[Sammiantha]

Personally, I don't see the point of playing a community-based game unless you're at least superficially involved in the community o.o

Completely agreed with this. There's only so long I can play neopets without some form of human interaction. Sure, some people on the boards are complete tools but some are better than others and I enjoy the sociable side!

[DanDoesWork]

for the most part i just stay away from them, even on my main... the ONLY thing I EVER use them for is to push a few advertisements for my shop in the Shop Ads forum, which is just pretty basic communication.

Anything more complicated then that runs immediate risk of being reported by trigger happy 8 year olds, trust me... the Neoboards are a breeding ground for Neo-Police (grammar nazi's) waiting to jump the gun and have you banned for mentioning facebook or something ridiculous that has like 0.47% RL connection, but just enough to get banned for.



Neoboards? Not worth it, unless for quick advertisements.

Yea I agree the only time I would ever use it for SSW, or for trades

[Barophobia]

I used to hang out at the boards during the altador cup. Too many snobs. beh.