Wi-Fi Trade Corner Daily Chit-Chat Page 17

Started by LethalTexture October 25th, 2009 7:11 AM
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Panique

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Age 31
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Posted April 28th, 2010
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Trading shops couldn't operate without cloning. Or atleast they would never grow without a ridiculous amount of work from the owners. As they would constantly have to replace what they trade.
I've only had a thread up for a few days, but I don't clone any of my Pokemon. Most of what I offer is lv1 or eggs, but I'll be training some for trades soon and I won't be cloning. A trade is supposed to be giving something and receiving in return, -1 and +1, not giving something but keeping a copy of it and also receiving something else (+2!).

I'd be really interested to see how some threads would function without cloning.
Thats why I support thread approval.
Would definitely, definitely help; as long as there are enough active mods watching over the moderated threads to make sure they get approved within a decent time period. You may possibly even be able to move posts that require moderating and belong in the quick trades thread straight there, instead of having to explain to the member why their thread wasn't approved (or maybe not; I'm not that familiar with thread moderating on vB).
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Posted October 10th, 2010
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But a shop is about making a profit. Not just standing where you are. And when we are talking about trading stuff like flawless pokes you usually dont like to spend all that time working on them just to lose it in a 20 second trade.
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I've only had a thread up for a few days, but I don't clone any of my Pokemon. Most of what I offer is lv1 or eggs, but I'll be training some for trades soon and I won't be cloning. A trade is supposed to be giving something and receiving in return, -1 and +1, not giving something but keeping a copy of it and also receiving something else (+2!).

I'd be really interested to see how some threads would function without cloning.

Would definitely, definitely help; as long as there are enough active mods watching over the moderated threads to make sure they get approved within a decent time period. You may possibly even be able to move posts that require moderating and belong in the quick trades thread straight there, instead of having to explain to the member why their thread wasn't approved (or maybe not; I'm not that familiar with thread moderating on vB).
Well, thats why I've been pushing for ages for more mods. We have 3 right now. Not counting Horizon because he's is nearly never around here.
And I agree. I don't like trading off my pokes for junk. I mean, its not like a put in the effort but somebody did...so....

Panique

BUGSY IS GAY FOR METAPOD

Age 31
Female
Australia
Seen June 7th, 2010
Posted April 28th, 2010
127 posts
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But a shop is about making a profit. Not just standing where you are. And when we are talking about trading stuff like flawless pokes you usually dont like to spend all that time working on them just to lose it in a 20 second trade.
Ah..

I don't see the threads in this area as 'making a profit' types, I see them as more of personalised trade threads offering what they're willing to give up and what they're looking for in return. If you spend the time to create what you perceive to be a flawless Pokemon, then it's something you should think about a fair bit before deciding to trade it off. I'm probably in the minority saying this, but if I created something that I saw as perfect, I wouldn't be all too keen on offering copies of it to anyone who was willing to give me something in return.

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*sighs* Thread moderation always sounds like a wonderful idea on paper. When activated, at least (historically speaking) here on PC, it kills forums to the bone. Many forums have been thrown away for good thanks to the nice "idea" of putting moderation on. Frankly, I wish that feature never existed.

Also, SCV, heh, if only it was that easy.
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Panique

BUGSY IS GAY FOR METAPOD

Age 31
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Posted April 28th, 2010
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I have nothing against the threads that clone or use RNGs for their Pokemon, I just personally would like to have it so thread creators have to clearly state what sort of Pokemon they're offering - just for an example, in the first part of my thread I state that all my Pokemon are legitimate and aren't RNG'd or hacked or cloned, unless stated otherwise. And, saying that, I've trained a clone I did receive a while ago and am offering it, and stating that it's been cloned.

Buuut I digress!
*sighs* Thread moderation always sounds like a wonderful idea on paper. When activated, at least (historically speaking) here on PC, it kills forums to the bone. Many forums have been thrown away for good thanks to the nice "idea" of putting moderation on. Frankly, I wish that feature never existed.
I know of a forum (vB) that has a section where after you hit 'new thread' it takes you to a separate page with links to the rules for the section. Probably a plugin. It's pretty nifty, and it gives them a good warning about what sort of stuff warrants a thread to be created, as opposed to just posting in quick trades. If that were implemented you wouldn't have to bother with thread moderation, and you could even possibly start officially warning (or giving 0 point infractions; I'm not really up to speed with the infraction system here) people which you'd hope would put them off creating threads full of nothing!


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Posted October 10th, 2010
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I mean I don't see it as too much of a hassle to state what kind of pokes you are offering. When I created my thread I said that mine were RNG'd / Cloned and it took like 5 seconds to type. But I just don't know if you could make that mandatory. I feel like it would be so petty

BeachBoy

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I know of a forum (vB) that has a section where after you hit 'new thread' it takes you to a separate page with links to the rules for the section. Probably a plugin. It's pretty nifty, and it gives them a good warning about what sort of stuff warrants a thread to be created, as opposed to just posting in quick trades. If that were implemented you wouldn't have to bother with thread moderation, and you could even possibly start officially warning (or giving 0 point infractions; I'm not really up to speed with the infraction system here) people which you'd hope would put them off creating threads full of nothing!
That's actually pretty cool (does it open two pages with one linking to the rules, or just redirects straight to the rules?) Would users who usually don't understand thread requirements or read rules at all *cough* see S&M *cough*, would it really make a difference? Did it for that forum?

Also, I'm not knocking the idea of moderation out of the water here, it's just a controversial feature, that's all.

Also, about the mentions of clones and RNGs etc, I pretty much agree with Psycho here. Making that mandatory (forbid that infractions would be involved for something so tiny) seems like a stretch.
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I think thats a good feature. However, some people might just skip over them. Its not like we can watch their eyes go line by line, or have them sign "I swear by my life" xD
I think some of these noobs read the rules, but then completely ignore them because they think it gets them what they want more easily.

And did I say it was easy? ^^ Noooooooooooo............
Nothing is ever easy round here xD

I think also it might be better if we try to HELP new people somewhat. Shouting at them and saying they are noobs, "Read the #$#%[email protected] Rules!!!" doesn't help. Its one thing if they deliberately break the rules again after doing it before. I'm not saying with this however, that we should give them a cookie for refusing to read the rules.

EDIT: I also just noticed how many PokeDex threads there are. I'm not sure a PokeDex sticky thread would help because then we would have to deal with people who don't post in it...
Essentially, it boils down to increasing numbers of people who DO NOT read the rules..then run around spamming up the place, and aren't really punished enough. I mean, just maybe a warning and a PM from a mod will suffice. (of course, I don't know if this happens already or not) They do it again, (as a fair number do) infract them.
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Posted March 8th, 2012
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Does anyone know how I can find out if a pokemon is hacked or not? It's shiny and lvl 100, caught in a safari ball and from a "link trade". Someone gave me one and they aren't sure either whether it is a hack. It's sprite isn't showing up as shiny.

If I'm posting this in the wrong section again, sorry :< I'm just new and a little lost. Is there a thread for determining hacked pokemon?
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Panique

BUGSY IS GAY FOR METAPOD

Age 31
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Australia
Seen June 7th, 2010
Posted April 28th, 2010
127 posts
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That's actually pretty cool (does it open two pages with one linking to the rules, or just redirects straight to the rules?) Would users who usually don't understand thread requirements or read rules at all *cough* see S&M *cough*, would it really make a difference? Did it for that forum?
As far as I can remember, it worked pretty well. It was a straight redirect to a page that said something along the lines of "Could your thread just as easily be posted in this thread? Does it follow these rules?" etc.
Also, about the mentions of clones and RNGs etc, I pretty much agree with Psycho here. Making that mandatory (forbid that infractions would be involved for something so tiny) seems like a stretch.
Oh no, I didn't think infractions should be given out over something like that, it was just a tiny suggestion. ^ ^ I like to know where my Pokes are coming from, but I can always just ask if it isn't clear.
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Posted December 12th, 2011
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Does anyone know how I can find out if a pokemon is hacked or not? It's shiny and lvl 100, caught in a safari ball and from a "link trade". Someone gave me one and they aren't sure either whether it is a hack. It's sprite isn't showing up as shiny.

If I'm posting this in the wrong section again, sorry :< I'm just new and a little lost. Is there a thread for determining hacked pokemon?
For what I've heard, there have been a few threads for checking pokemon...somewhere (most likely dead now), it's easy to get lost around here and what-not (that's why there's a handy-dandy search function :D )

Now really, to answer your question, you can try using Legit.exe which was posted a few pages back (or here's a link I got off google: http://pokemondatabase.weebly.com/legit-software.html ). Keep in mind it requires you to know your SID (Secret ID) in-game (or is it just the pokemon's SID and ID...hopefully the latter). Although Shiny, Level 100, and a Safari ball...it's definitely possible but also definitely something to be skeptical of.
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TwilightBlade

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Does anyone know how I can find out if a pokemon is hacked or not? It's shiny and lvl 100, caught in a safari ball and from a "link trade". Someone gave me one and they aren't sure either whether it is a hack. It's sprite isn't showing up as shiny.

If I'm posting this in the wrong section again, sorry :< I'm just new and a little lost. Is there a thread for determining hacked pokemon?
Hacked. The location 'Link Trade' and Safari ball is an illegal combination. Link Trade indicates that the Pokemon was traded as an egg, then hatched, so the Pokemon must be in a Pokeball.

Other Pokemon with "Link Trade" possibility are the in-game trades, which include Chatot, Haunter, Abra, and Magikarp. None of those are in a Safari Ball.

Feel free to ask about Pokemon legitimacy here or in our Q&A. ^^

Deja Vu

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Posted June 25th, 2014
348 posts
14.3 Years
I have a question. Two, actually. I know it's against the rules to hack a Pokemon directly into your party, but does hacking a Pokemon to appear in the wild against the rules?
Also, are hacked items against the rules as well? I would think not as most people offer a rare candy leveling service on their trade threads.
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Not to sound like a jerk or anything, but why is Horizon a Moderator of the Trade Center? I honestly have never seen him moderating here like TwilightBlade and Erik Destler, or maybe thats just me.
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Rule 13 - Wild Abra are A-holes....



I just can't catch an Abra... Anyone got an Abra they are will to trash trade for?

Btw just started Pokemon after a 7 year break. (The Original Gold, but just bought HeartGold.)
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Not to sound like a jerk or anything, but why is Horizon a Moderator of the Trade Center? I honestly don't have never seen him moderating here like TwilightBlade and Erik Destler, or maybe thats just me.
Finally, somebody that agrees with me..
Sorry if anyone finds this insulting, but simply put, why be a mod when you cannot mod?
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Posted March 8th, 2012
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Thanks for the answers, guys. Man, it sucks that it's hacked. I don't really want a hacked poke in my game because of the issue where it may mess up my game. I'll release it or give it back to the person who gave it to me :<
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TwilightBlade

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Does hacking a Pokemon to appear in the wild against the rules?
Depends on what you are doing. If you are defeating it, I am really okay. Your game.
If you are capturing and trading it, I am not okay.
Battling with legal hacks is okay; tell your opponent in advance.

Also, are hacked items against the rules as well? I would think not as most people offer a rare candy leveling service on their trade threads.
Again, depends if your client accepts it or not. Most cannot tell or perhaps do not care. You cannot offer virtually unobtainable items, however (e.g. Cherish Balls).

Not to sound like a jerk or anything, but why is Horizon a Moderator of the Trade Center? I honestly have never seen him moderating here like TwilightBlade and Erik Destler, or maybe thats just me.
Considered timezones? He lives in Europe while the other 3 live in North America. Less forum activity during GMT than EST timezone. Less reports.


Finally, somebody that agrees with me..
Sorry if anyone finds this insulting, but simply put, why be a mod when you cannot mod?
I "cannot" mod, and yet I still do. Activity =/= a good moderator. However, I do agree that stable activity is a key component of being a moderator, but you must realize that most of PC's staff is preoccupied with life, families, friends, education, work, hobbies, etc. A thread asking for a Piplup is not the end of the world. It will be moved eventually. Carry about your day.



Mkay, so I gleaned this thread yesterday, and from what I can remember, here is my take on previous discussions:

1. Please do not suggest "more mods" because adding more eggs does not make a better cake. Not being mean, just honestly blunt.

2. Thread moderation was the big change we have been discussing, but I felt that it was too extreme to implement in such a busy forum (especially since the HGSS wave). Of course, some here may think, COOL, but what about us approving..? At Wifi's insane new thread rate...? We need to recharge, you know.

3. Feel free to ask if a trader's Pokemon are cloned, RNGd, etc. Generally, I do not think anyone would have a fuss over providing such information... If you ever feel uneasy, do not trade with the person, lawl. ;o

4. LOVE that redirect to rules suggestion; I saw that feature utilized on another forum (and they had a quiz too, lol, okay not for us) but I learned a lot in 10 minutes. -hardly reads other rules- :3

5. Do not like Pokedex thread; I believe that that will cause others to ask for a shiny thread, event thread, IV/EV thread, etc. Um, no. Just browse/search shops... Not that hard. You should step in a shop to see what they are offering, because the title will not always indicate the offers (We have McDonalds, not McFries or McBurgers on the huge sign, thanks). :D

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Considered Time Zones? He lives in Europe while the other 3 live in North America. Less forum activity during GMT than EST timezone. Less reports.
Hmm, tousche on that one TwilightBlade! Still, people do have to wonder when theres four mods and you don't see all of them helping at times. Its good to learn information like this ^_^
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