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Title: [+++] Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 01 11, 2023, 12:13:44 pm
Hi,

So I was talking IG with some players and it dawned me that we don't have an official discord server. (Brian said that the discord we have isn't official since IronMan has the ownership and not Brian or Arran) So I suggest making a new one that is official and we push it harder than now.

Why? well this CIT discord we have now is bad for the server, it already has a bad reputation among players that it's a shithole where everybody verbally abuses everybody else so Imagine we have that on our front page in the forum das bad. Also the forum is getting outdated bit by bit and the newer generation of kids are using discord and strive off discord so we should accommodate them since I believe this will help bring new blood to the server.


How will the server be handled?
1) Only Brian or Arran will have ownership of the server (since they're a constant in CIT)
2) Staffs get access to moderate the server.
3) You can make a position for players to be a moderator there so player could help who have ideas and are better at using discord.
4) Add a suggestions, complaints, punishment appeals boards there (there's a way to make some sort of forum there
5) make a support channel there.
6) add different languages memes pics bots discussions talking to staff chat etc etc.

Discord has a lot of useful stuff like Mute Ban and kick which would be given to people who break the rules.

I believe this should be made a reality because the newer generation of players can and know how to use discord easily and won't be intimidated by having to use an ancient forum and navigating around it
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: IamAhmed on 01 11, 2023, 12:29:47 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Blue. on 01 11, 2023, 12:58:12 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Smith. on 01 11, 2023, 01:33:44 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: LuaR on 01 11, 2023, 01:51:26 pm
yes indeed, will optmize the server and the admins work, and they will not face the fake behalf appeals
Positive.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Impostor on 01 11, 2023, 01:52:56 pm
Staff already has too much shit to worry about. Give them a new server to moderate and they'll no longer have time to play.
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Not everyone is interested in participating in the development of new ideas so it's no big deal that the forum is not the most newbie friendly environment.
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There is support chat ingame.

The only positive outcome is the possibility of having new players engaging with the community while away from home so they'll maintain the hype for longer and possibly not quit.
But honestly... I don't think that an ancient forum website is a problem for someone that is willing to play an ancient game that relies on /commands for pretty much everything.


Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 01 11, 2023, 02:01:28 pm
Staff already has too much shit to worry about. Give them a new server to moderate and they'll no longer have time to play.

I suggested also to give players the ability to moderate it, it can be an administrative duty.

Not everyone is interested in participating in the development of new ideas so it's no big deal that the forum is not the most newbie friendly environment.

How do you know that people are just not able to adjust to the forum? or unwilling? while they most likely adjusted to discord a long time ago.

There is support chat ingame.

Some questions cannot be answered IG very good on discord it can be made easier to fix issues for people like mods issues etc etc.

But honestly... I don't think that an ancient forum website is a problem for someone that is willing to play an ancient game that relies on /commands for pretty much everything.

Really? what's easier for a new player (young player in age aswell) to adapt to. Discord where he most likely uses it for school with friends and with other games or a forum that has not been used by people since a very long time.

Look at it this way for me you and many others here forum is regular for us because by the time we started using the internet forums were the big thing but think of the new age of people that grew up using discord? why force these people away. and lets be honest engaging with the community through the forum is a huge part of what makes this server what it is we should accommodate for the young players aswell if you wish to have a better new player retention and I believe this will make great strides in that.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Impostor on 01 11, 2023, 02:14:36 pm
I suggested also to give players the ability to moderate it, it can be an administrative duty.
Discord mods are lil dictator wannabes. A new punishment appeal system would be necessary.

How do you know that people are just not able to adjust to the forum? or unwilling?
I never said that. In fact, I could swear that this is a premise YOU brought to the table.

Really? what's easier for a new player (young player in age aswell) to adapt to. Discord where he most likely uses it for school with friends and with other games or a forum that has not been used by people since a very long time.
Do we really care about the opinions of someone that can't be arsed adapting to a forum website?

But again: it's not a completely useless idea. The possibility of keeping new players hyped is valuable. I just think that the way you suggested makes the discord server more relevant than it should be.
Still, I don't oppose entirely to it to the point voting red.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 01 11, 2023, 02:39:07 pm
Discord mods are lil dictator wannabes. A new punishment appeal system would be necessary.

The mods will be in addition to the staff team and how like the staff team works rn if they're dictators you can kick them.

I never said that. In fact, I could swear that this is a premise YOU brought to the table.

You didn't but I was asking you a question here how do you know it's not X Y or Z you can never know.

Do we really care about the opinions of someone that can't be arsed adapting to a forum website?

The server has to modernize tbh you can't be stuck using a format that was used 20 years ago and then not accept the fact that you aren't getting any new young players. If we don't modernize with the times might aswell just close the server.

I didn't understand if you're voting negative or positive please make it more understandable
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Dottie on 01 11, 2023, 02:48:51 pm
This will be another platform for cringe community dramas therefore no ofc lol keep it unofficial  :cros:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Myth. on 01 11, 2023, 02:55:54 pm
This idea has the potential to be quite intriguing
Positive :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Impostor on 01 11, 2023, 02:58:33 pm
The server has to modernize tbh you can't be stuck using a format that was used 20 years ago and then not accept the fact that you aren't getting any new young players. If we don't modernize with the times might aswell just close the server.

I didn't understand if you're voting negative or positive please make it more understandable

I'm not sure if I'd agree that modernizing is necessary. Do you think that a lot of people care about using the forums or discord in the currently hyped games for anything other than making friends? Legit question.

I don't have strong enough opinions to vote so I'm just keeping neutral while discussing aspects I find important. I don't think it is necessary but I might be out of touch with the demographics to whom the suggestion would matter the most.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 01 11, 2023, 03:00:20 pm
This will be another platform for cringe community dramas therefore no ofc lol keep it unofficial  :cros:

You can easily just not join then. Discord server won't have anything in addition to the forum but actually if you want the full gaming experience forum is your way to go

I'm not sure if I'd agree that modernizing is necessary. Do you think that a lot of people care about using the forums or discord in the currently hyped games for anything other than making friends? Legit question.

I don't have strong enough opinions to vote so I'm just keeping neutral while discussing aspects I find important. I don't think it is necessary but I might be out of touch with the demographics to whom the suggestion would matter the most.

For me I use discord for everything even for tech support these day so I feel it has became an integral part of my life.
I use for University for work and more
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: NightX on 01 11, 2023, 03:15:50 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Brian on 01 11, 2023, 06:27:50 pm
Handling such server ain't that big hassle. I agree we should make a cool server where new players can confront us with issues and/or seek for faster help.

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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Tahar on 01 11, 2023, 06:39:25 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Violet on 01 11, 2023, 07:31:54 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Kevv on 01 11, 2023, 07:37:05 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: VIPA on 01 11, 2023, 08:04:30 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: ReDoXx on 01 11, 2023, 10:20:05 pm
Why not  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Boles on 01 11, 2023, 10:21:52 pm
 :tick: yeah old one has retarded moderators.
I got banned for posting a picture of a girl in a bikini.. :love:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: KaceM on 01 11, 2023, 10:22:50 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Momen. on 01 11, 2023, 10:25:10 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Ace on 01 11, 2023, 10:39:51 pm
To be honest, I think this will just create a lot of problems and doesn't seem worth it to me. I also don't think people should get punished for stuff that's outside the game /forums. Heck, discord logs aren't even considered valid evidence in punishments, but now you want Arran and Brian to be running a discord server? I actually like that there is a devolution of power in that there is a CIT related online community that specifically isn't run by Arran and Brian.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 01 11, 2023, 10:46:51 pm
To be honest, I think this will just create a lot of problems and doesn't seem worth it to me. I also don't think people should get punished for stuff that's outside the game /forums. Heck, discord logs aren't even considered valid evidence in punishments, but now you want Arran and Brian to be running a discord server? I actually like that there is a devolution of power in that there is a CIT related online community that specifically isn't run by Arran and Brian.

Again, you can just not to join. The forum for whoever wants to use is far more superior to discord for me and for a lot of others but for the newer generation they find it easier and better to use, you aren't forced to join the server as it won't give you any additional info that isn't on the forum.

Although who said discord will be valid for logs and such? I doubt Arran or Brian will ban someone from the server due to stuff from discord they'll probably just ban him there and move on I mentioned that discord can also be used for complaints aswell.

But again just don't join literally if you use the forum to it's full potential then I guess you're full? The point of this is to give new and younger player the ability to access the server through a platform they recognize
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: RX1 on 02 11, 2023, 02:11:30 am
well, it is a really cool idea. People using the discord a lot, so why not?   :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: WizarD on 02 11, 2023, 02:39:00 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Thug on 02 11, 2023, 02:40:41 am
Cool idea and not a big deal also helpful for those who likes to be updated with anything happens in-game but they couldn't log-in.  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Jason on 02 11, 2023, 03:51:41 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Chromeng on 02 11, 2023, 04:17:30 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: HosttyBoy on 02 11, 2023, 05:26:13 am
Discord has recently gone to dogs  :cros:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: SP@wn on 02 11, 2023, 05:38:24 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Happy on 02 11, 2023, 07:40:42 am
As Brian said, creating and moderating a Discord isn't a big deal. We have enough staff's who can take care of it. Nevertheless, strict rules should be added to prevent drama & idiots.

I am more than positive.  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: InFocus on 02 11, 2023, 11:01:56 am
I'm fully supportive of this idea, Creating an official CIT Discord server is a great idea. And will be handled much better than the other one. :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Chaosweaver on 02 11, 2023, 01:42:35 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Gangsta on 02 11, 2023, 01:53:00 pm
Would be nice for new players, easy to know about the server, big yes-  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: TheHacker on 02 11, 2023, 01:59:36 pm
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Uzaki on 02 11, 2023, 02:05:04 pm
Handling such server ain't that big hassle. I agree we should make a cool server where new players can confront us with issues and/or seek for faster help.

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Since the big boy himself agrees. I dont see any other reason to disagree. Aside its not mandatory to join the discord its all upto you if you wanna come and hangout with everybody.  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Mei. on 02 11, 2023, 02:06:59 pm
Would be nice  :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Lucifer. on 03 11, 2023, 08:05:58 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: ValHalla on 03 11, 2023, 08:34:33 am
Why not? :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: SCHOOLING SIR on 03 11, 2023, 09:11:43 am
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Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Matt on 03 11, 2023, 09:48:35 am
How about improving current Discord server instead of creating new one? Improvement of a newly made server is too much of a work. You need to create tons of channels, roles, find a picture for that server and all that stuff, while current Discord server has pretty much everything. Few things should be added though, and change of ownership is also needed I suppose.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Khaled. on 03 11, 2023, 12:27:58 pm
Its very great idea speacilly if cit devs build bots that we cound like using chats to send msg to the game from them like criminal / cops etc and we could help each other from the cause its so easy to use as u said and we could bring new ppl from there and the ppl on the offcial discord could teach the new ons
totally postive :tick: :tick:
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: DeathWish on 03 11, 2023, 01:10:23 pm
How about improving current Discord server instead of creating new one? Improvement of a newly made server is too much of a work. You need to create tons of channels, roles, find a picture for that server and all that stuff, while current Discord server has pretty much everything. Few things should be added though, and change of ownership is also needed I suppose.


Not possible, Brian mentioned IG that Ironman the owner of the server refuses to give up ownership to Arran or Brian so we should make a new one and for it to be official.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Violet on 03 11, 2023, 02:14:30 pm
After reviewing your suggestion, we obtained the following results:

- 32 positive votes.
- 5 negative votes.

Marked as High priority.
Title: Re: Making an official discord server.
Post by: Matt on 03 11, 2023, 03:06:43 pm


Not possible, Brian mentioned IG that Ironman the owner of the server refuses to give up ownership to Arran or Brian so we should make a new one and for it to be official.
Point taken. In that case I agree. Voting :tick:
Title: Re: [+++] Making an official discord server.
Post by: Arran on 03 11, 2023, 06:19:08 pm
Friday 3rd October 2023
- Added an official discord server. Click "Official Discord Server" on home page to join it. (Arran + Brian + DeathWish)