I think a new forum description for Bad Ideas is needed to ward of kids looking for information on explosive devices and to give a better idea of what's inside. I thought of this one:

Discussions of how, when and where to scam, steal, run, fight, get revenge, etc. NO questions about “bomb” making here. Come in to find ideas on making easy cash, large scale scams, shoplifting big and small, auto theft, getting revenge, hurting the neighbor’s dog, hurting the neighbors, getting kicked out of places, sneaking around, and other Bad Ideas. Forum search is compulsory.

If anyone has any ideas, add them.

What kid knows what compulsory means?

Make the word SEARCH in big bright flashing letters and arrows that do the same with "click me" in marquee text across the arrows. Seriously, emphasize searching first.

Discussions of how, when and where to scam, steal, run, fight, get revenge, etc. Forum search is REQUIRED before posting new threads. NO questions about “bomb” making here. Come in to find ideas on making easy cash, large scale scams, shoplifting big and small, auto theft, getting revenge, hurting the neighbor’s dog, hurting the neighbors, getting kicked out of places, sneaking around, and other Bad Ideas.

Better?

quote:Originally posted by scuzzy-elo:

Discussions of how, when and where to scam, steal, run, fight, get revenge, etc.

Better?



Fighting would be in weapons and combat

The description to backyard ballistics should also be changed so it's clearer that pyrotechnic questions should be posted there.

quote:Originally posted by Phlab

Fighting would be in weapons and combat

You're right.

Discussions of how, when and where to scam, steal, escape, get revenge, etc. A SEARCH through the forums is required before posting new threads. NO questions about “bomb” making here. Come in to find ideas on making easy cash, large scale scams, shoplifting big and small, auto theft, getting revenge, hurting the neighbor’s dog, hurting the neighbors, getting kicked out of places, sneaking around, and other Bad Ideas.

quote:Originaly posted by Nifareus

The description to backyard ballistics should also be changed so it's clearer that pyrotechnic questions should be posted there.

That topic is being discussed here:

Backyard Ballistics revised (http://www.totse.com/bbs/Forum19/HTML/004087.html)

[This message has been edited by scuzzy-elo (edited 08-18-2003).]

quote:Originally posted by insideout138:

What kid knows what compulsory means?



Maybe such a big word will scare the little kewls away...it's just crazy enough to work

quote:Originally posted by Angiospermicidal:



Maybe such a big word will scare the little kewls away...it's just crazy enough to work

It really wouldn't make a difference. They know what's discussed here.

[This message has been edited by scuzzy-elo (edited 08-19-2003).]