Announcement: The Future of GuildWarsGuru

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 17:18 - 42

I know a lot of you have questions about the Select Members subs and Curse Premium, so I am going to try to answer those in one fell swoop.
We will definitely not be removing your Select Members access from you when you have already paid for it. Right now we're working on a solution on how to transfer it over, so that's pretty much all I can say about that. Most of what is offered will stay the same with the possibility of adding a few things. Prizes offered may change, though! (Can anyone say beta keys?)

You won't have to pay for anything you already get for free. For instance, we're not going to all of a sudden deem the ability to use avatars as a premium service. I hope that alleviates some concerns you guys have with that! And like I said in an earlier post, if you have questions feel free to PM me.

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

13 Aug 2010 at 17:22 - 43

well that does make things not quite so bad

im just glad we dont have to upgrade to get the same things as we always have had.

another question tho: Will the site be getting a "curse" reskin? i am not sure how others feel but i perosnally like the way the site looks(im only talking looks here not functions and such). that will help ease my mind a little to know the answer to that

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 17:26 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobi Madera

well that does make things not quite so bad

Perhaps, long down the road we'll see a reskin. But a reskin comes with better overall site security and less... "disturbances in the force". :P

Black Metal

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 17:26 - 45

the 2 main things I'm concerned about is censorship, mainly the ability to disagree with mods or Anet in general (done in a respectful, articulate way), and viruses from ads.

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

13 Aug 2010 at 17:27 - 46

ok well as long as its down the road i guess i dont mind... but your taking away my dark side that casuing my evilness Q.Q.. who wouldnt wanted disturbacnes in the force.... it gives you cookies

Leek

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 17:40 - 48

oh dear i remember when aionsource "accidently" leaked email addresses of those registered on its forums to a gold seling site.

nice knowing you gwg, curse is full of fail

Cuilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2008

Me/

13 Aug 2010 at 17:42 - 49

Software upgrades as in we're going from vBulletin to Invision Power Board?

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 17:46 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Metal View Post

the 2 main things I'm concerned about is censorship, mainly the ability to disagree with mods or Anet in general (done in a respectful, articulate way), and viruses from ads.

Rules may get a tweak here and there, but that is the nature of all fansites no matter who the owner happens to be. Rest assured that all admins will be involved in that process if it were to happen.

As far as disagreeing with mods, I believe the rule is to take it to PM's, so that is definitely not going to change.

Where Anet is concerned: while you are free to disagree and post such disagreements, we ask that you continue to remain respectful and follow the site rules.

Unfortunately, viruses from ads is something that can affect any site but we'll definitely keep an eye out on it. Of course if anyone notices one (even now), please report it (screenshots help!) ASAP so that we can take it out of the rotation.

Quote: Originally Posted by Leek View Post

oh dear i remember when aionsource "accidently" leaked email addresses of those registered on its forums to a gold seling site.

nice knowing you gwg, curse is full of fail I recall about the same time GWGuru having this same thing happen. It is unfortunate that it happened to both sites. We will definitely be looking at ways to beef up security 'round these parts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuilan

Software upgrades as in we're going from vBulletin to Invision Power Board? It is something we're looking into, but it would be far, far down the road.

Kattar

EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING

Join Date: Mar 2007

SMS (lolgw2placeholder)

Me/

13 Aug 2010 at 17:59 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoranM

I believe in open discussion, and the ability to disagree with everything, that's always a catalyst for advancement. As long as it's done in a respectful way I think it's one of the most valuable things you can do. As has always been the policy for this site, whether you feel that way or not, Black Metal.

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

13 Aug 2010 at 18:01 - 53

hmm while the admins are here im going to aska slightly off subject question: Why do(most) of you not have avatar's? o.0... just curious..

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 18:11 - 54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobi Madera View Post

hmm while the admins are here im going to aska slightly off subject question: Why do(most) of you not have avatar's? o.0... just curious..

You might get your answer down in the Get to Know your Mods thread!

bitchbar player

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

still lost

Guy In Real Life [GIRL]

Mo/

13 Aug 2010 at 18:13 - 55

I have never heard of Curse and am open to what they will offer.
Big plus allready is that they dont delete all the posts with negative Curse experience.

Tullzinski

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Trying to stay out of Ryuk's Death Note

N/R

13 Aug 2010 at 18:31 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kvinna

(Can anyone say beta keys?)
I like beta keys!!!

Firebaall

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

13 Aug 2010 at 18:49 - 58

We can always hope Anet will open a decent official forum. Problem solved.

Bazed

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2010

13 Aug 2010 at 19:01 - 59

Heave heard of Curse in the past, nothing negative if I remember correctly. But I've never had any personal experience with them. I'm willing to give them a shot let's see what happens.

Btw will we have to re-register for new forum accounts? I kind of like my name on the GW2 guru x)

Kattar

EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING

Join Date: Mar 2007

SMS (lolgw2placeholder)

Me/

13 Aug 2010 at 19:03 - 60

Quote:

Btw will we have to re-register for new forum accounts? I kind of like my name on the GW2 guru x) No, no need to worry about that.

Bazed

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2010

13 Aug 2010 at 19:05 - 61

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kattar

No, no need to worry about that. Ok, thank you for the answer and very quick response.

Splatter Mcnasty

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Utah

W/Mo

13 Aug 2010 at 20:11 - 62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splatter Mcnasty

I would like to NOT be associated with the Curse empire. How do I go about having my account deleted and all information removed from this system? Hello, I'd like a response to this, or even a PM...

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

13 Aug 2010 at 20:12 - 63

That is always the message "Nothing will Change". But this is Curse, its going to change.

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 20:12 - 64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega X

That is always the message "Nothing will Change". But this is Curse, its going to change. My hope is that you will find it changing for the better.

dorin

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

13 Aug 2010 at 20:15 - 65

Time will say if it's a bang or head bang.

Bazed

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2010

13 Aug 2010 at 20:29 - 66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splatter Mcnasty

Hello, I'd like a response to this, or even a PM... Make a junk random email, transfer the account to that one. Change all the info to random crap. Change your password to something totally random that you'll forget over time. Logg off, block guru on your computer, and never come back.

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 20:31 - 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenix

Not sure how I feel about this. Forum capitalism... +1 to this

however will this get rid of the annoying 12 char rule?

Bazed

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2010

13 Aug 2010 at 20:33 - 68

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

+1 to this

however will this get rid of the annoying 12 char rule? That would make the avatar you made for me totally pointless ):

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 20:34 - 69

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazed

That would make the avatar you made for me totally pointless ): yeah the whole like 10 seconds of work wasted xD

Bazed

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2010

13 Aug 2010 at 20:43 - 70

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

yeah the whole like 10 seconds of work wasted xD and here I was thinking that you hand drew everything the whole time

Also, kind of an odd question but will the URL change once the switch is made?

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 20:43 - 71

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazed

and here I was thinking that you hand drew everything the whole time

Also, kind of an odd question but will the URL change once the switch is made? I would assume if it did they'd redirect

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 20:44 - 72

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazed

and here I was thinking that you hand drew everything the whole time

Also, kind of an odd question but will the URL change once the switch is made?
Nope, the URL will remain the same.

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 20:51 - 73

MY question:

Will Kattar be required to sleep with me?

or if you'd prefer to answer...

Will this result in stricter overall moderation?

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 20:55 - 74

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

MY question:

Will Kattar be required to sleep with me?

or if you'd prefer to answer...

Will this result in stricter overall moderation? Are you asking for whips and chains? I think that's something Kattar should answer.

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 20:56 - 75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kvinna

Are you asking for whips and chains? I think that's something Kattar should answer.

I love the way you skip the other half

(edit: and prefer to give a half ass-ed answer for the first part

edit of the edit: or is that the halfed answer for the first half O.O )

But no whips....yes chains

Kula

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

West Coast, USA

Mo/E

13 Aug 2010 at 21:02 - 76

...awkward...

You guys had me at "beta keys". I guess we'll hear more details on that at the GW2guru site someday.

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 21:04 - 77

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

I love the way you skip the other half

(edit: and prefer to give a half ass-ed answer for the first part

edit of the edit: or is that the halfed answer for the first half O.O )

But no whips....yes chains Actually it was a response to both parts because the first part had me thinking you were joking on both accounts.

But if you were being serious about moderation question: All I can say is that we will not be adding to the rules anytime soon (if at all) and that if we do it will be approved by all the admins. As long as you remain respectful to others and follow the rules, there won't be an issue!

Bruce The Brave

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2006

13 Aug 2010 at 21:12 - 78

So let's see here. Curse is doing a really good job avoiding, being vague and quite frankly dodging our questions. At some points it's almost lies. Anyone else getting a sick feeling?

Let's see their unanswered questions in this thread. Because really, they are saying one thing and than in the next few sentences, flipping it around. I don't know if it's naivety on their part or just plain throwing it in our faces.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR

DoranM is our new boss, for sure, but he is not involved in the policies we set for running the community or managing the forum.

Response:
Quote:

Originally Posted by DoranMCURSE

The old folks are all still around and still involved in the day to day, some of the BIG BIG decisions will go through me. I can assume that this DoranM will determine what are big decisions. And policies are big things, most would agree upon.

Quote: What about moderator-replacements? Quote: will moderators be replaced or will the same ppl who are in charge now, stay in charge Quote: Originally Posted by KvinnaCURSE I can't say you'll never see a mod here that happens to mod on another fansite. Some might end up being volunteers that I've worked with before on other sites So they will be bringing in their own mods.

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega X That is always the message "Nothing will Change". But this is Curse, its going to change. Quote: Originally Posted by KvinnaCURSE My hope is that you will find it changing for the better. Confirmed, they will be changing things.

Quote: Originally Posted by black metal I'm concerned about censorship, mainly the ability to disagree with mods or Anet in general (done in a respectful, articulate way) Quote: Originally Posted by doranmCURSE

Quote:

Originally Posted by KvinnaCURSE

Rules may get a tweak here and there. So the 2 curse admins seem at odds with each other. And than more people ask:

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

Will this result in stricter overall moderation?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KvinnaCURSE

random off topic and no response to the question (it was something about whips and chains)

Quote:

Originally Posted by End

I love the way you skip the other half (edit: and prefer to give a half ass-ed answer for the first part)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KvinnaCURSE

But if you were being serious about moderation question: All I can say is that we will not be adding to the rules anytime soon Yes, there will be more censorShip. Afterall, they aren't interested in keeping the community happy. They need to keep their bosses and the devs happy.

So there's all the "roundabout" and "vague" answers for you that Curse has been avoiding.

Wish Swiftdeath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/W

13 Aug 2010 at 21:15 - 79

As long as we have the same rules and regulations that we have now I don't have any complaint. I don't know much about curse websites from before but new, better servers would be great and hopefully we'll have some more new faces to join along with the new mods.

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 21:18 - 80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kvinna

Actually it was a response to both parts because the first part had me thinking you were joking on both accounts.

Lord Dagon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2009

Inside the Oblivion Gate

The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE]

E/Me

13 Aug 2010 at 21:25 - 81

oh in response to the black cars.. yes they were sent to my house o.0. why do you think i have been out for 3hrs o.0

ediit:ty for the get to know your mods thread. Only problem is i have to read that or my summer reading... hmmmm tough choice

Kvinna

Administrator

Join Date: Aug 2009

13 Aug 2010 at 21:34 - 82

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce The Brave View Post

You really are picking parts and turning it into more than what it is, Bruce. :\

Quote:

I can assume that this DoranM will determine what are big decisions. And policies are big things, most would agree upon.

Day to day fansite administration will be handled by JR, Inde, Kattar and myself. Curse is pretty good at having a hands-off approach to the fansites. As far as what Don was saying, yes, there will eventually BIG BIG decisions that we will need to discuss with him from time just to make sure all parties are on the same page. He is Curse's community manager, after all!

Quote:

So they will be bringing in their own mods.

You seem to think that I meant we're bringing our own mods over to take over/replace the mods that Guru already has. This is not the case. I'm just not going to promise that a mod from another fansite isn't going to get to mod here because I think that anyone who is a fan of GW should have a chance. In the end the decision is between the forum admins.

Quote:

Confirmed, they will be changing things.

I think that was confirmed in the OP! For instance, faster server and more content. We're not going to change a good thing. That wouldn't make sense. ><

Quote:

Let's contradict that with this: I don't see a contradiction. Perhaps you quoted the wrong thing?

Quote:

So the 2 curse admins seem at odds with each other. And than more people ask: Sorry if you perceive it this way, but we're not!

Quote:

(it was something about whips and chains) I thought it was a joke and have already apologized for coming to the wrong conclusion with that post. *points up*

Quote:

Yes, there will be more censorShip. Afterall, they aren't interested in keeping the community happy. They need to keep their bosses and the devs happy.

So there's all the "roundabout" and "vague" answers for you that Curse has been avoiding. Of course we are interested in keeping the community happy. In fact, that is my #1 priority.

End

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

Rubbing Potassium on water fountains.

LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember)

N/A

13 Aug 2010 at 21:37 - 83

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kvinna

Of course we are interested in keeping the community happy. In fact, that is my #1 priority. Hmm...75$ would keep me happy...and if you paid for a year of college I'd be really happy...especially if you let me transfer to where I want to go to