New Rule, Introductions Options

[Paradox of Life]

Yes, I think all of my suggestions are usually pieces of crap, but something that really ticks me off is that people copy and paste things in introductions and their post count continues to go up. Isn't that considered spam? I mean, you're just copy and pasting. Isn't that rude as well? Aren't newbies worth your time to write a personal response? I was thinking that maybe there could be a rule against copying and pasting

'Welcome to CB! Have fun!'

on every single topic. I mean look at this:



Within the same 10 minutes you can rack up 11 posts by just copying and pasting an impersonal reply. And this person was so lazy, they copy and pasted SOMEONE ELSE'S welcome on every single topic.

Original (also copy and pasted):

Copy:


Should we just make it so posts don't count in Introductions or just make a rule against copying and pasting responses?

[Jane Doe.]

hmm. although I know I haven't been around for long, and will probably have stones thrown at me, ..

I understand that the copying and pasting is just wrong. its one thing to try and be friendly, and welcoming..its another to do it because of post count

although I see it okay for a moderator to copy and paste [with some editing of it, of course]... why? because it is in the moderators place to do this..they have been chosen to be a moderator for specific qualities, and why the hell should one care for such petty things such as post count?
mod=job.
maybe I trust moderators too much, who knows.

I agree on you, that is annoying. and I've never seen a reply actually copied from someone else..jesus.

there is not really much you can tell a new member, is there? read the rules, tell us more about yourself, or just pick something from what they've posted, and show that you've read their intro.

since the only limitation is making the posts not count in that forum..and since its bothersome..ok..I agree?

and..how about [ahaha, hate me now] the Admins lower members post counts who have been obviously spamming, ..and for it be option, as opposed to the paddle..

[and warning members, restrictions, PMing them..]

well..look at me, I've rambled.
great.