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Hi!
I am just a softwaredeveloper who created an account here in this board in order to get in contact with some people. I translated ROM parts for chefs, shared ideas and tried to help other people with their questions.
Yesterday when proposing an idea for a new ROM i linked to an application in another forum - it turned out to be a patched version (warez). The link was correctly removed by an admin (without contacting me - if i hadn't checked the thread i may never realised) - thats ok. I dont want to start a discussion about warez, cooking ROMs, the nature of this board or whatever.
I corrected the link to the original authors website and after that i got banned from the board. Nice. The mod didn't contact me about my mistake before with the link (hey - maybe forum rules should be worked out more precicely and put in the header / footer of the website?). The mod didn't check the new link but banned me just without reason. I contacted the administrator and got no response.
Hey - if this is a misunderstandig, then unban me and a short sorry will do it. If you just dont want me in that board for any reason, then tell me and delete my account, posts and personal info.
licht77

Anyone knows why licht77 got banned?
He only re-posted the link to the website of the deveopers of his recommended software.

OMG! Poor man

I corrected the link to the original authors website ... The mod didn't check the new link
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...if this is true then IMO licht77 perhaps does deserve an apology or at least explanation for;
LINK REMOVED AND TEMPORARY BAN ON USER FOR REPOSTING
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how 'bout it, TaurusBullba?

HA! Why do we always assume it was Taurus who did the banning? I'll tell ya, Bulls got a mean temper..

It's a shame
If what you say is correct then the Mod should reconsider.
All the foul language and personal attacks seems acceptable.
I think that the standard of co ntrol lacks consistancy.
Comon Mods be fair, firm and consistant.IMHO

Thx, i got unbanned.

Did you get any explaination ? or an apology ?

Hi! Sorry for the late answer...
Yes i got an explanation and some apology too - it seemed to be a misunderstanding because 2 senior members reported the link as "bad" but it wasn't... and the mod didnt doublecheck it himself. I hope in future banning will be done more carefully and not just based on "second-hand information"...

Cooked ROM (Hey JimmyMcGee)

I have a new TILT from ATT, US. I was hoping someone could provide advise on a lighter ROM (one without the ATT crap everywhere) that I could use. Also, if I do so, can I revert back to the stock AT if I need to?

Three Words:
Wiki
Sticky
Search.
Welcome to XDA.
Thread Closed.

Hey Jimmy McGee...
Why did you close my thread on ROM suggestions? I am so new to this and was referred over to this forum by the owner of another large site that handles other phones. You said: Three words...WIKI, Search, Read or something to that extent...Why? Al I was looking for advice on what I should choose, not instructions on how to install or anything really technical. Instead, why not try helping rather than closing threads...

maybe because there are just so many threads that ask/suggest the exact same thing?

i guess you must find out for yourself.
every rom is different, nobody can tell you if its great or less great. its the same for buying a new car. everybody tells you different things.
think about it, and try some roms. take your time

if you read his response you will answer your own question.

I waited 6+ months before even posting on this site coming from Howard forums strictly because of the name of this site. You could at least respect when a thread is closed to put some thought into it. You should also try to education yourself a little before creating more spam threads. The mods have to sift through enough of it as it is. Where you came from and who sent you is irrelevant.

Thanks da_mafkeez...
that's all I wanted was a suggestion. Isn't that the point of forums? As for the other weenies, I will so try to be a better boy...

Because everyday someone gets their new phone and asks the same questions, its a pain for the mods and members to have to tell people the same things over and over. Check out the wiki and stuff at the top of the page it will give you just about every answer you need. When youve read through it all and still cant find your answer then try starting a thread. It wont drive people as crazy around here.

terrapin69 said:
Why did you close my thread on ROM suggestions? I am so new to this and was referred over to this forum by the owner of another large site that handles other phones. You said: Three words...WIKI, Search, Read or something to that extent...Why? Al I was looking for advice on what I should choose, not instructions on how to install or anything really technical. Instead, why not try helping rather than closing threads...
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There is a neat little function in the site called "private message" for something like this. Please do not disrespect the mods and and forum by creating a new thread after yours has been closed.

Ya know what...
if there were as many members responding to my requests for help as there are these, it'd be great...

terrapin69 said:
if there were as many members responding to my requests for help as there are these, it'd be great...
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then we will be just encouraging this kind of behavior

Here's a little friendly advice...
The reason that so many people are reading and replying to this thread is because you are having a go a one of the forum Mods. The Mods on this site are respected by all other members; they uphold the Rules of this site (found here) and ensure the forums are clean and easy to read by everyone:
From the Rule Book said:
1. Check if something hasn't been asked before
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If you have problems with a Moderator or the Rules, bring it up with the Mod in question, or another moderator or even one of the Site Admins.
Don't feel insulted by the fact that your thread was closed, and don't make it personal (Rule 8 ). It's not the end of the world.
Dave

terrapin69 said:
if there were as many members responding to my requests for help as there are these, it'd be great...
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As i've stated many many time in the forum to noobs who complain that we don't answer their questions...If you asked your questions in the correct manner, and put it in the right place, then you will find the people on this site to be very helpful to you. If you insist that you are above the rules, and choose to disrespect the forum, the mods, and other members then you will not find it to be a welcoming place at all. There are not many rules here, but those who have the knowledge that you seek expect those few rules to be abided by, and as another use said, if we answer your questions when you intentionally didn't put it in the rigth place it only reinforces the belief that the rules don't matter.

chill up dude - we are all one big crazy family here
closing a thread is a tough decision to be made but some times a mod need to take it for the good of everybody
maybe next time if you want to ask specific question or a individual advice (try using Personal Messages), in couple of occasions i sent personal messages to mods asking advice/opinion and they replied me promptly but if i had posted my queries as thread i am sure they will close 'em up...
back to your question - there is no best answer to what is best rom because i will say 50% is personal prefrence and 50% technical details so nobody will know what is best for you expect one person - YOU - cuz u can judge them for ur use and ur prefrence
best wishes bro
terrapin69 said:
Why did you close my thread on ROM suggestions? I am so new to this and was referred over to this forum by the owner of another large site that handles other phones. You said: Three words...WIKI, Search, Read or something to that extent...Why? Al I was looking for advice on what I should choose, not instructions on how to install or anything really technical. Instead, why not try helping rather than closing threads...
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I think I feel the hammer coming on!

Does that mean it's "hammer time".
Oh crap, did I just say that. I need sleep
Dave

Dude, AllTheWay has shot me down twice & moved one of my posts. Am I crying about it, NO. He did that because I didn't follow protocol. It was a learning experience for me & probably some other people who saw it happen. I'm not pissed off at him for it. I apologized & thanked him for teaching me something. Your thread was probably shot down because someone else has already asked the same thing at some point. These guys have been here longer than us & know a hell of alot more than we do. If you're still reading this at this point, I should feel pretty inportant for keeping your attention this long. I wouldn't @#$% with the Mods, Admins or Seniors on this site. They know what they are doing, that's why they are where they are!

Well, terrapin69, If I offended you. I'm sorry.
I hope you stick around this is a great place.
Now to answer your question, Why did I close the thread?
I think others have covered it. I respect your opinion. But please respect mine.
It wasn't meant to be curt, but more to be efficient.
Look at the Sticky Roll Up Thread. Read The Wiki, and Of Course Always use search.
Just note, Asking "what Rom is the best" is so subjective that there is no answer.
I have the reasons why. If you want to know most of them, just check out the Rules here.
I appreciate your eagerness. The Kaiser is a great device.

AllTheWay said:
I think I feel the hammer coming on!
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That was actually my first thought when I clicked on this, that somewhere I was going to see AllTheWay's Hammer graphic somewhere in here before long.
To answer terrapin's original question: ROM selection is entirely a matter of personal choice, and there are so many options that the only way to really tell which is best for you is to browse through the ROM threads, read the features of the ROM, look at the screenshots, and if you like what you see, flash it. If you don't like that ROM after flashing, find another one.

Thanks for your help, but.......................

So, the other post where i asked for Sashimi 7.5 was closed by all the way.
Why?
I don't know.
Just because i asked for the reason of deleting Sashimi from the forum?
is it so evil that i want to know if there is a backdoor or warez in this software before i load it into my phone.
I'm not interested in the fact that bengali is baned, but i just want to know whats wrong with his software. But if you will begin to close all posts with this thread, free opinion here goes down.
Just tell us what the problem with the prog is and good.
If you think that was too hard, than you could bann me, too but that has nothing to do with a community.
And by the way, thanks to thoose who send me Sashimi 7.5...
Now i'm finished

JeckyllHavok said:
So, the other post where i asked for Sashimi 7.5 was closed by all the way.
Why?
I don't know.
Just because i asked for the reason of deleting Sashimi from the forum?
is it so evil that i want to know if there is a backdoor or warez in this software before i load it into my phone.
I'm not interested in the fact that bengali is baned, but i just want to know whats wrong with his software. But if you will begin to close all posts with this thread, free opinion here goes down.
Just tell us what the problem with the prog is and good.
If you think that was too hard, than you could bann me, too but that has nothing to do with a community.
And by the way, thanks to thoose who send me Sashimi 7.5...
Now i'm finished
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AFAIK there is no problem with the software - bengalih "appeared" to take the thread down himself.
Now to your previous thread:
Your points in there were fine and valid I don't think P1Tater had any beef with that. But jeanga and akarnik began a discussion about bengalihs actions, which are still under review. So it was closed to avoid speculation until all the facts are known.
Ta
dave

AFAIK there is no problem with the software - bengalih "appeared" to take the thread down himself.
Now to your previous thread:
Your points in there were fine and valid I don't think P1Tater had any beef with that. But jeanga and akarnik began a discussion about bengalihs actions, which are still under review. So it was closed to avoid speculation until all the facts are known.
Ta
dave
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Thanks for the answer my friend.
With something like that, i can life, cause it answers my questions, an good.
The fact that people are speculating about the ban is normal i think.
Cause if a member with over 1000 posts is banned people start to talk.
If someone with 50 posts is banned noone will notice.
So AlltheWay, don't be mad with me, and before people start to talk again, please close this post.

JeckyllHavok said:
So, the other post where i asked for Sashimi 7.5 was closed by all the way.
Why?
I don't know.
Just because i asked for the reason of deleting Sashimi from the forum?
is it so evil that i want to know if there is a backdoor or warez in this software before i load it into my phone.
I'm not interested in the fact that bengali is baned, but i just want to know whats wrong with his software. But if you will begin to close all posts with this thread, free opinion here goes down.
Just tell us what the problem with the prog is and good.
If you think that was too hard, than you could bann me, too but that has nothing to do with a community.
And by the way, thanks to thoose who send me Sashimi 7.5...
Now i'm finished
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In the future if you have a problem with actions taken by a Mod then PM them, ABSOLUTELY do NOT open a new thread. I am sure that AllTheWay or P1Tater would have explained to you why they closed the thread if you had followed the proper procedures. Even if done in ignorance, this can get you a temporary ban for not following the rules. Just a word of advice.

I just opend a new thread caus i noticed hat many people arround here having the same issue.
Don't understand me wrong, i don't want to piss off someone, but a mod, too can get contempt for what they do.
This is what i call freedom of speech.
(could anybody please close this thread)

I, P1Tater, closed the thread, not Alltheway. I closed it because the question was asked and answered and then a discussion pertaining to items under investigation were discussed. There was nothing meant towards anyone.
Simply put, question asked and answered and no need for discussion in to items under investigation. Therefore, thread closed.
This thread closed as well.

Why can't I access (view) marketplace?

I was wondering why I couldn't view the marketplace? I have it bookmarked so I could see it before. Thanks.

Do you have a connection to the internet?

Hey there,
New rules were implemented a little while ago as an antispam measure meaning there are now minimum requirements before "new" members can post there.
I believe there is currently a review of current market place rules not that i expect this restriction to be lifted any time soon.
Look around the forum a little more, contribute and you will then pass the minimum post and member time rules.
Cheers,

GLa'DOS said:
Do you have a connection to the internet?
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Yes I posted here right
It says I don't have user access or something, but why not? I mean whats so wrong with viewing the marketplace so I can maybe buy someone's phone or compare the priced to craigs list?
I am sorry but I just think it's rather annoying to make forums where you got to ask just to be able to see certain "sub forums" or "directories" whatever.
I was just hoping it was a mistake but nobody seems to care.

Hey there,
Dont seem to care??? Give me a break.
The rules were made for yours and our protection. Make a few more posts and spend a little more time on the forum (you are new after all) and you will be able to sell on MP!
Is it really life and death that you MUST view MP now?
If so, i have one word for you.....................EBAY!
Matter closed.

Thanks...
I did have a nice long reply posted but it seems a waste of time.
I just want to say I don't like that system. I think I should be able to view the marketplace forum. Restricted posting would suck but be ok. But hey it's not my forum so I don't get to choose these things.
But I found it dumb since every other android/PPC/Phone forum I go to allows me to atleast read the buy/sell forum. I thought it was a mistake that I couldn't here since I am registered. But I guess not.
Enjoy your class system.

timmymarsh said:
Hey there,
New rules were implemented a little while ago as an antispam measure meaning there are now minimum requirements before "new" members can post there.
I believe there is currently a review of current market place rules not that i expect this restriction to be lifted any time soon.
Look around the forum a little more, contribute and you will then pass the minimum post and member time rules.
Cheers,
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Sorry I missed your post. Thanks I was wondering why I couldn't view something I could before.
I would contibute but thats not my style I am more or a lurker as I am not a expert on this phone stuff though I have used PPCs for years. I was just wanting to read a forum I had read before.
Thanks again.

MasterColdSoul said:
Sorry I missed your post. Thanks I was wondering why I couldn't view something I could before.
I would contibute but thats not my style I am more or a lurker as I am not a expert on this phone stuff though I have used PPCs for years. I was just wanting to read a forum I had read before.
Thanks again.
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Hi again,
I assume you read the marketplace rules right before making this thread? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3460150&postcount=1

timmymarsh said:
Hi again,
I assume you read the marketplace rules right before making this thread? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3460150&postcount=1
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I am sorry I didn't know those existed. But guess what I can't even read the marketplace rules . Here is what I get a page with this...
MasterColdSoul, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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Also my main thing was why have I lost the privilege to see the marketplace (I could see it before, now I can't). So I thought maybe it was a error.
I guess I shouldn't get upset about it. Sorry

Posts
For what it is worth, you are about a 1/4th of the way their on posts. You could always attempt to answer questions in this forum until you reach 30 posts.

Yeah I imagine I will be posting more as I try to root the phone I am buying today. It's a MyTouch 1.2 so I will be buying a 2 gig microsd in a attempt on making a gold card to root it. I know I am going to be rereading the faq's on that about 10 times before attempting since if I mess it up I will have to buy another phone .
If there is any questions I can awnser I try to. I was trying to point a another new person to the Rom Bible in the MyTouch 3G Rom section when they asked where to download roms. I also had a link to the cyro rom forum which was linked in the rom bible as a possible good rom for him to use (since I hear about it being used by people on craigslist and charging for it). But when I did I couldn't make the post because it had links it said to "outside the forum". So I removed the cyro link and tried again. It still wouldn't even let me refer to the rom bible thread in a reply with a link to it. So at that point I figuared someone could awnser who had the ability to give him a link and not just say "look at the sticky thread "rom bible"".
I will just not let it get to me and try to contribute what I can until I am able to be more helpful and also enjoy more of this forum.

Post limit is currently 5, so you should now be able to use the Mp.
PLEASE READ THE RULES OF THE MP before posting, or your thread could be closed if you do not follow the guidlines.
Good luck.

Mirror Space

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To not seem like a spam post, I decided to simplify this. If you are a developer in need of a mirror with ftp access, you can e-mail me at [email protected], If this post is violating the rules of this forum, please delete it. I just wanted to contribute in some way to the forum and developers since I myself have no where near the talent and skill that many of the developers have in this forum when it comes to programming with android.

xtreampctek said:
Hello,
I wanted to take some time out to let you guys know, I'll be offering a mirror to any KNOWN developer. PM me if your interested, If you are a known developer around the forum, I will give you an FTP account with directory info for linking. Unlimited storage, and Unlimited bandwidth. Please do not upload anything unrelated to this forum! My domain is www.massivemirror.com, The main page is currently under construction, But I wanted to offer it up to you guys first, Since I know you developers really need it (and I cannot stand multiupload/rapidshare/megafail)
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sounds like spam to me...

lphillips80 said:
sounds like spam to me...
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If your not interested then thats fine, But it is rude to make a poor assumption such as that.

xtreampctek said:
If your not interested then thats fine, But it is rude to make a poor assumption such as that.
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just calling like it looks, sorry.

Wrong place to post. Thread closed.