*FNG*Skunk 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I'm not trying to create waves, I was just curious why no discussion of online cheating in the forum rules. My opinion is that a responsible discussion over methods and cheats used would help combat the problem, that being said, I'll adhere to the forum rules Link to post Share on other sites
Sart 34 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 http://www.ghostrecon.net/forums/index.php...=ST&f=20&t=8126 Link to post Share on other sites
Pave Low 16 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I was just curious why no discussion of online cheating in the forum rules. My opinion is that a responsible discussion over methods and cheats used would help combat the problem True but . . . That is the argument for allowing cheat discussion - it permits decent gamers to learn and recognise cheats so they can take appropriate action against them. The other side of the coin is that discussing cheats... 1. Increases awareness of cheats to potential cheaters - who then go on a search to find out how to use these cheats. The cheating community therefore grows. 2. Inevitably leads to links being posted to cheat sites, and publicity for them. 3. Flame wars inevitably start due to unfounded cheat accusations. It's a tough call I agree, but the call I made, and stand by, is not to allow any cheat discussion. I believe most if not all major respected websites follow the same doctrine, and by doing so cheaters are forced further and further underground and refused a spotlight in the mainstream popular community. I used to post news of cheats on the news page to make fans aware of what was going on - but I got hate mail saying I was publicising and promoting cheating. and that is the reason this site has adopted a no cheat discussion policy. Link to post Share on other sites
Super-Bob 0 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Really nothing more to say or ask than that. Link to post Share on other sites
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