TC Revamp [thx for the feedback <3]

[TwilightBlade]

Tell me if I make mistakes in the tally. 1 of me and 20 of ya'll >:(
your future experience in playing children's video games depends on it

@Posting your Friend Code
Does this really have to be a rule...?

I love how you are actually getting involved in this discussion, no sarcasm intended. I have been on other forums, not just gaming, where the owner/admin/general mods did not even stop the obviously 'bad' happenings, smut posts member bashing general disregard for the "rules".

So thank you for that/this. (if this sounds like a suck-up moment it is not)

Even so, this discussion is very member-driven because I have excluded my votes. I am very engrossed in my note-taking though, even making beautifully agonizing errors, yup yup.

I believe that one big question is going to be what being a 'veteran' service provider is going to entail the strangers part is along the same line. If it is a matter of number of posts then it would be a problem for those that only use the trade thread, posts do not count to the total. Length of time on PC? Well I suppose this would work, but there are many here that just joined and are very good at what they do, just pointing it out.

Payment wise, I agree with what you said, it should be decided by the cloner, but within certain limits, nothing like "Give me 3 flawless per clone" be reasonable. Most would go for keeping a copy or something.

For qualifications, I'm leaning towards modest post count and join date, as well as having experience and respect within the trade board. The "Claim a ___" threads have similar qualifications. I am vague for good reasons (so ya'll don't work on the requirements >:D).

For rewards, I am leaning towards a copy of the Pokemon (or at the client's discretion, another Pokemon from their shop). This is... standard for cloning services on other forums. Anyone charging higher than the standard rate will probably have no cloning requests. I am really hoping there will be some altruistic members. Otherwise, the person who wants their Muddy the Gentle Swampert to be cloned will be overlooked... !

I'd like to state my case here: The rule for the amount of your OT in EV/IV shops is currently Five. It used to be ten a little while ago (idk why it was changed). I just want it to be restored to what it used to be

It was changed to 5 in order to add some leeway to starting players. It is also controversial. :O

I can do that once I have time (i.e. when I have a weekend with no homework). I'll try to make it as professional looking as possible, but I'd still need someone to proofread it once it is done though.

Free time! Don't we all need it. You basically said it yourself: these changes will be gradual or whenever I have a free weekend/robot
I can proofread or better, I can kick someone and make them proofread it for us.

Overall Suggestions

Spoiler:

• Official Cloning + Hack Checking Sticky Thread (regulated)
  For: twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, dragonomega, Livewire, johnny18, assassinjay1229, Kirozane
  Against:
  
• Graveyard sub-forum
  For: Kenshin5, Eldena, dragonomega, PokéSwimmer, twistedpuppy, Livewire, DarkAlucard, assassinjay1229, RoseBlade, Kirozane
  Against:
  Not Sure: johnny18
  
• Multiple sub-forums
  For:
  Against: dragonomega, Kirozane
  Not Sure: Kenshin5, Pokemon Game Fan, RoseBlade
  
• Helpful Guides Sticky (thread layout, rng, glossary, compile resources)
  For: Eldena, PokéSwimmer, RoseBlade, twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, Livewire, dragonomega, Kirozane
  Against:
  
• Quick Trade Misc Services Sticky Thread
  For: dragonomega
  Against: twistedpuppy, Kenshin5
  Not Sure: Kirozane
  
• Required Prefix/Generation for all Trade Threads
  For: sunwriter, Pokemon Game Fan, RoseBlade
  Against: Kenshin5, Alternative, PokéSwimmer, dragonomega, Kirozane
  
• Daily Trade Corner chit + Question/RNG help thread
  For: johnny18, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, Kirozane
  Against:
  
• Increasing minimum number of Pokemon in thread (16-20 range)
  For: dragonomega, twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, johnny18, PokéSwimmer, RoseBlade, Kirozane
  Against:
  Not Sure: Alternative
  
• Include OT/ID of all Pokemon in Shop
  For: PokéSwimmer
  Against: Pokemon Game Fan, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, dragonomega, Kirozane
  
• Increase amount of your OT in EVd Shops
  For: PokéSwimmer
  Against: Keshin5, dragonomega, Kirozane
  Not Sure: RoseBlade
  
• List Nature/IV/EV on all Pokemon in Shop
  For: jle1076
  Against: Pokemon Game Fan, Kenshin5, assassinjay1229

Not open for member discussion

Spoiler:

• Banning Dex Filler Shops
  A trader can create a thread if he or she needs to complete multiple trades, update inventory, and participate in the trading community for an extended period of time. Casual players exist, too. I'm not going to rule them out.
  
• Global whitelist / reputable / trustworthy traders
  I already turned down any kind of member directory, index, etc. I don't want to update something like that (sorry to say, but even if TC obtained more staff, it's going to come down to me updating lists). I'll leave it up to traders to maintain personal lists. Anyone downright atrocious is just removed from the forums.
  
• Self-edit trade thread titles
  Titles can be abused when staff aren't on so as a prude, I am opposed to this; however, I am open to allowing self-edit of the Gen4/5 Prefix.

Something for me to ask higher staff to consider

Spoiler:

- Giveaway prefix
- Self editing prefix

 

[greg0915]

• Official Cloning + Hack Checking Sticky Thread (regulated): For
  
• Graveyard sub-forum: For
  
• Helpful Guides Sticky (thread layout, rng, glossary, compile resources):For (I've already created a thread layout to help people)
  
• Increasing minimum number of Pokemon in thread (16-20 range):For
  
• List Nature/IV/EV/OT/ID No etc. on all Pokemon in Shop: Suggested but not required (maybe included in thread layout)

 

[DarkAlucard]

Add a few votes, in case still are needed:

Spoiler:

Official Cloning + Hack Checking Sticky Thread (regulated)
For: twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, dragonomega, Livewire, johnny18, assassinjay1229, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Against:
Graveyard sub-forum
For: Kenshin5, Eldena, dragonomega, PokéSwimmer, twistedpuppy, Livewire, DarkAlucard, assassinjay1229, RoseBlade, Kirozane
Against:
Not Sure: johnny18
Multiple sub-forums
For:
Against: dragonomega, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Not Sure: Kenshin5, Pokemon Game Fan, RoseBlade
Helpful Guides Sticky (thread layout, rng, glossary, compile resources)
For: Eldena, PokéSwimmer, RoseBlade, twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, Livewire, dragonomega, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Against:
Quick Trade Misc Services Sticky Thread
For: dragonomega
Against: twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, DarkAlucard
Not Sure: Kirozane
Required Prefix/Generation for all Trade Threads
For: sunwriter, Pokemon Game Fan, RoseBlade
Against: Kenshin5, Alternative, PokéSwimmer, dragonomega, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Daily Trade Corner chit + Question/RNG help thread
For: johnny18, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Against:
Increasing minimum number of Pokemon in thread (16-20 range)
For: dragonomega, twistedpuppy, Kenshin5, johnny18, PokéSwimmer, RoseBlade, Kirozane
Against:
Not Sure: Alternative, DarkAlucard (don't forget the newbies).
Include OT/ID of all Pokemon in Shop
For: PokéSwimmer
Against: Pokemon Game Fan, Kenshin5, RoseBlade, dragonomega, Kirozane, DarkAlucard
Increase amount of your OT in EVd Shops
For: PokéSwimmer
Against: Keshin5, dragonomega, Kirozane
Not Sure: RoseBlade
List Nature/IV/EV on all Pokemon in Shop
For: jle1076
Against: Pokemon Game Fan, Kenshin5, assassinjay1229

 

[TwilightBlade]

Cast your votes in this nifty poll; click link gosh

Anonymous to others; identity required only to prevent spamming the poll.
let's get this show on the road!

 

[Melinda]

How many people have voted already?


Can we edit our votes? I wanted to add to mine with "Need to be stricter on IV shops."
A lot of people aren't following the IV shop rule. :/

 

[DarkAlucard]

Done!! Hope this new TC will be better. Good work Blade & Twisted.

 

[Melinda]

I hear revamp is coming soon? :P

I'm wondering how much is going to change.

The anticipation is killing me.

 

[greg0915]

I hear revamp is coming soon? :P

I'm wondering how much is going to change.

The anticipation is killing me.

I am also looking forward to it ^_^ lets hope it brings in more interest and business