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Creature Begging

May 11, 2010 at 3:54 PM

As Egg Cave has exploded with lots of new users, "creature begging" has been on the rise. Our moderation team is going to become more watchful here on out to cut down on spam and pointless messages. We want Egg Cave to be fun for everybody! :D Please read the updated Terms of Service on "creature begging."

Posting the following things is no longer allowed:

  • Can I have your insert_species_name_here?
  • PLEASE, can I have your insert_species_name_here?
  • Your insert_species_name_here is amazing! Can I have it?
  • I want a insert_species_name_here... you have one! Can I have it?

These are the only types of questions allowed:

  • Is your insert_species_name_here up for trade?
  • Are you willing to trade your insert_species_name_here with me?
  • I am looking for a insert_species_name_here. Is your insert_species_name_here up for trade? What would you like?

If you see any user post these types of comments anywhere, please report the post. Warnings and suspensions will be issued.

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Comments: 786

Ian • 12 May 2010, 1:27 PM

Basically anything with "I can have" (the keyword being "have") is begging. And when you think about it, it is begging.

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:27 PM

I'll help with your feed backs. I enjoy helping others. I don't get lots of feed backs anyhow..

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:28 PM

@Ian I haven asked for ANYTHING sence this blog has been up! ☚ī¸

okamikaji • 12 May 2010, 1:28 PM

thanks wolf! 😃

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:28 PM

ROFL Okami. Also begging would be saying PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!

Ian • 12 May 2010, 1:28 PM

Why? Because there is no "give" function on Egg Cave... Only trading. If you ask about trading you'll be fine.

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:29 PM

Begging is rude as well. And okami whenever you need help just come post it on my profile ^^

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:29 PM

I havnt asked to trade eather!!! Nothing that involves trdeing or having or giveing...ect!!

Ian • 12 May 2010, 1:30 PM

Yeah... The PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE's are a dead giveaway lol.

okamikaji • 12 May 2010, 1:30 PM

I had someone once send me 3 posts begging for my Foo >-<

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:30 PM

And I'm sorry if I'm being rude to you Ian, but I did not do anything wrong! :'(

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:31 PM

I normally only get one begging post.. But it's still rude, and I hate to have to tell the person "no" Even though I have to the right to..

usa102790 • 12 May 2010, 1:31 PM

I had someone ask if my goldox is up for trade. Followed by the sentence can I have it haha

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:31 PM

What dose levle 2 meen anyway?

galewinds • 12 May 2010, 1:33 PM

I see some problems with this whole new anti begging system, do you need to report the person or the post?

okamikaji • 12 May 2010, 1:33 PM

I also dont like it when you have a trade up, someone offers then pretty much orders you to accept it >-<

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:34 PM

@okami; I've had someone do that..Saying; I offered, PLEASE ACCEPT MY OFFER!! I always feel bad when I accept another offer ☚ī¸

galewinds • 12 May 2010, 1:34 PM

If you are upset or don't like someone, can you just report them without proof?

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:35 PM

It doesn't seem very foolproof. Let's say I write "Can I have XX if I give you YY?" - that'll get me auto reported, or what? :/

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:35 PM

Gale; Why would you be upset with someone though? There would be a reason, they were rude, or something, then you'd have proof?

okamikaji • 12 May 2010, 1:35 PM

Ive had people say "accept my offer!" lol

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:36 PM

@silver; I think that's why Ian made this blog, to give examples of what's okay to ask, and what isn't.

galewinds • 12 May 2010, 1:36 PM

I was think of younger players, their mindset, that kind of thing

okamikaji • 12 May 2010, 1:37 PM

well i should go to sleep, its 1:30am here in Australia lol

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:37 PM

What if they tell you to let them know if you want them seprated, and then you say, "Can I have just the one?" What are you sopposed to say?

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:37 PM

I think you would need proof. I just give a detailed description of what happened. Not sure on that..

galewinds • 12 May 2010, 1:37 PM

I was just thinking of how immature and vindicative people can be

usa102790 • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

If someone asks I just delete it, its not like theyre coming to my house and harassing me

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

You cant order them to give you just the one!

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

@qunzie; "Can I trade with just one of the creatures in your Lot?"

galewinds • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

anyway I have to go, I give up on stalking the TA for now

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

I generally don't like auto-anything unless it's auto-updates. Being reported for having written something that could mean something else--

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:38 PM

that doesn't feel very safe. Or good. That's just my opinion.

dragonkeeper • 12 May 2010, 1:39 PM

hello egg cave 😸

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:39 PM

I agree with Silver!

usa102790 • 12 May 2010, 1:40 PM

@silver EXACTLY. I mean how often do we really think about what we just posted word for word? just by habbit you might mess up the wording

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:40 PM

@Wolf Thats could sound like begging too! I liked this rule at first, but now I'm being accused of something I did not do!

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:41 PM

Well Honestly, I would think most people would understand if you're begging, or not.

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:41 PM

Anything really, depending on how you look at it could be begging! ☚ī¸

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:42 PM

What I said wasn't begging, clearly. And Ian would know that even if someone reported it. I didn't say "Can I have"

usa102790 • 12 May 2010, 1:42 PM

Yeah and then you gotta look at the other side of the spectrum, there are alot of report happy people out there too...

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:43 PM

Ugh, I cant do this right now! Bye, peeps. maybe I'll see ya later...but maybe not. O.o ☚ī¸

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:43 PM

Ian would still notice if it's "begging" or "asking". He is an adult, after all.

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:45 PM

What if you write "Pls, can I have your views?" and get reported for it. Just silly! 😋

maqunzie • 12 May 2010, 1:45 PM

Ya! So why did I get falesly accused of something when I didnt do anything! He should know if it waz begging, and I did not ask for anything

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:46 PM

Do you think maybe it was an older post and you asked for something? Idk. I feel like the only person right now that likes this rule now.

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:46 PM

Hey, maqunzie! If you don't return, can I have your whatever-is-rare-in-your cove then!? *just kiddin* 😋

wolf-obsessor • 12 May 2010, 1:47 PM

Or even just understands it all. D: I'ma go away from the blog now..

silverserpent • 12 May 2010, 1:48 PM

I feel too old for this right now so I'm gonna leave. Watch Poirot on TV. Bye!

usa102790 • 12 May 2010, 1:49 PM

Oooooo I just bought a travel =)

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