Now that I finally have some time to post a larger sized reply instead of a quick comment:
I originally meant this as a joke, but we can also learn from this line. As I said in the quoted text, I will be able to use emoji's regardless of this suggestion getting accepted or not. Restricting emoji's is just like restricting images. It's exactly the same, yet you implied that restricting images is not possible, while emojis should be restricted. I feel like you are not in favor of this suggestion because of something you have not (yet) said. You are currently judging this suggestion while we have not even seen for a second how implementing this would actually end up. This has already been said before but due to how important it is I will address it again, people are already able to post images on the forums, which could be abused. Nobody is going to take the effort to upload an image, and then abuse it, while at the same time they can just right-click an image from Google or whatever site they are on. Then simply create a forum post, hit CTRL + v and the image is in its full size visible. So that's another thing: regular images can be shown in full size, while emojis are small, which has also been said before in a reply. And remember, posting an emoji IS THE SAME as posting an image. There is literally NO difference. An emoji is LITERALLY an image. The way you post is just different. This feature is just supposed to make it more convenient. It's already weird to me how this will be a donator only perk, which I will get to later in this reply. Why is there full freedom when it comes to regular images, while it can be restricted, as I have shown in my previous reply. And that emojis deserve to be restricted because of how abusive it can be. It simply doesn't make sense to me. Images can be abused just like emojis, no questions asked. Period. What also doesn't make sense to me is that it is supposed to be for donator only perk, That is absolutely unnecessary due to my previous points I mentioned here. Which was the fact that nobody would abuse this feature to begin with, and because regular images have proven that nobody actually posts abusive images here on this forum. Also, the fact that you can post small images is exactly the same as posting an emoji. So, even if you are not a donator, you could simply get around it in theory. And also in practice, but it's less convenient. The only argument in favor that I can find for making this a donator perk, is that it makes the use of emojis easier. Which could justify making it a donator perk for just a bit, because at the end of the day, donator is supposed to make life easier, right? But other than that, this should be a regular forum feature, in my opinion. I already find it pretty weird that this is not something built-in in Xenforo that it would only require an admin or owner to enable a switch to enable people to upload their own emojis. Also, the argument that it might make donating more attractive does not really work here because again, regular images can be a replacement to emojis. And I can't really imagine that this feature would be the biggest reason for someone to donate, honestly. Also, remember that making this perk donator only, would probably require Benedevil to create an entire different group on the forum for donators due to the difference in permission settings. Making the group is not much of a hassle, but adding the donators to the group is. Foremost, how would you add all existing donators to the group? Adding all donators manually would probably take a long time, and it definitely will require a lot of effort. Secondly, there is also something needed that would automatically add a person to the donator group after donating. That would also require development by a developer or by Benedevil. Which is probably going to be a struggle. I already find it surprising that Crikey is the one coming up with counterarguments, while I haven't seen a single dev mentioning anything about the struggles that it would take to make this a donator only perk. I personally wouldn't even bother making this donator only unless Benedevil has already set something up for this, to solve what I just described above. Also, this is probably a good thing to keep in mind when implementing it for Benedevil. Of course, it could be that I am wrong here. And that it is much easier to make this a donator only perk, but I don't know if donator roles are already a thing on the forum. It could of course also be added already without me knowing about it. But I assume it's not, so I also assume that it would take much effort to make this a donator only perk. Crikey, could you maybe explain to me how emojis can be abused while regular images are fine? You earlier complained about that it requires moderation in an earlier reply saying that in tf2 custom sprays can already be placed and that it would require moderation. And that adding this feature would require even more moderation and time. I personally don't think this will cost (or waste, as you described it) you or any mod's time.
But is that where the problem is for you? Is this why you are against this suggestion? Also, I am going to ask you again where you are getting your information from, who told/ why do you think that things will go south implementing this? I've now addressed everything you said. Remember: fact is that regular images are WAY easier to abuse than emojis. There are a lot of moderators on Blackwonder as far as I am aware. So I don't think the issue is about moderation shortage here. Perhaps separate moderator roles could be made, like forum moderator and that moderators can CHOOSE to get this role and that they are responsible for moderating the forums if they want. Surely a compromise could be made to get this implemented anyway. Please reconsider your opinion on this thread.
For fuck’s sake, how can I write so much about emojis.
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