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Offline ttflier

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Squelch Notification
« on: June 13, 2010, 09:51:09 AM »
Now that we are in the season of squelch, may I suggest a slight change that may help to passively influence some of our younger members (and maybe some not so young) to change their sometimes unacceptable arena behavior. When being squelched, the squelchee would receive a system message "You have been squelched" or "You have been squelched, AGAIN".  Certainly some folks would take that kind of reinforcement onboard and perhaps try to find out why they were squelched, hopefully resulting in an attempt to modify their behavior into an acceptable mode.   For those that have no hope, this will turn into a badge of (shameful) honor - win/win for everyone.  Unfortunately, this will not help to change the unbearable vox decibel levels that are a result of the summer season (maybe a voice masking option - but I will leave that for another post :D).       
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 09:56:36 AM »
 :lol im all for this. it seems like a good idea +1 :aok


and note to the anti-squeeks and members of squeek-kind, you can lower mic volume to allow your voice to be broadcast at better levels to others ears :aok my new squaddie ACP has actually done this. After taking him in i found that once i didnt squelch him anymore, he was a great kid and loved flying and loved LEARNING about the game and WWII history...
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 10:17:18 AM »
I think WB did that, or similar
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 10:23:49 AM »
Player: 200: F** this collision modeling! Both should go down!
Snailman: 200: You clearly don't have a clue how & why it works the way it is. Let me explain - Due to internet lag blah blah bla...
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched
SYSTEM: Sailman has been squelched



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Offline ttflier

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2010, 10:39:11 AM »
In my suggestion it would be:

SYSTEM: Snailman has been squelched, AGAIN

After the first instance  :x

Just a clarification  :D
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Offline grizz441

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2010, 10:52:38 AM »
Can of worms wish.

Sometimes I squelch random people on range just because their mics are too loud.

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2010, 10:56:32 AM »
Can of worms wish.

Sometimes I squelch random people on range just because their mics are too loud.
then they would get to figure out why they were squelched and lower the volume. and this isn't going to show WHO squelched them. only that they had been squelched.

P.S. you can tell them to lower the volume sometimes
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Offline grizz441

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2010, 11:21:11 AM »
then they would get to figure out why they were squelched and lower the volume. and this isn't going to show WHO squelched them. only that they had been squelched.

P.S. you can tell them to lower the volume sometimes

Some might get offended that someone squelched them, look on range to see who it might have been, and then whine.  I'm just saying.  It's better to not know if someone squelched you.  That's why people feel the need to publicly let somebody know they are being squelched.  No one likes being squelched.  :)

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2010, 11:29:18 AM »
Some might get offended that someone squelched them, look on range to see who it might have been, and then whine.  I'm just saying.  It's better to not know if someone squelched you.  That's why people feel the need to publicly let somebody know they are being squelched.  No one likes being squelched.  :)
yeah you have a point there
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2010, 11:41:37 AM »
Can of worms wish.

Sometimes I squelch random people on range just because their mics are too loud.

What about a non-judgemental "squelch" command and also a with-extreme-prejudice "stfu" command?   ;)


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Offline grizz441

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2010, 11:53:30 AM »
What about a non-judgemental "squelch" command and also a with-extreme-prejudice "stfu" command?   ;)


Hehe, how about a: "Excuse me sir, your mic is too loud and as result, an anonymous bloke has squelched you.  Please do not take offense kind sir, as it is nothing personal."

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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2010, 11:54:10 AM »
this will create a environment where people squelch others just to harrass them.  
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2010, 12:38:33 PM »
Can of worms wish.

Sometimes I squelch random people on range just because their mics are too loud.
I know exactly what you mean, but I always tell them either in text or vox. We all know your 1337 uber skillz rarely need a check 6 but, if you squelch someone just because of a loud mic, you may not get that one crucial check 6 that could save your 50 kill streak.
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2010, 01:25:01 PM »
When you squelch someone, a drop-down with category could come up:

vox volume level too high...
'have-you-EVER-had-a-thought-you-haven't-spoken-aloud?'
armchair general...
Triple5 wannabe...
oDallaso wannabe....
annoying squeaker....
'not-another-ho-argument'......
'not-another-190-is-under-modeled argument'...

the possibilities are endless :)
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Re: Squelch Notification
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2010, 11:53:24 AM »
Can of worms wish.

Sometimes I squelch random people on range just because their mics are too loud.

I squelch Grizz the moment I login.  :lol 
Seriously, I agree with him. I squelch only when I need to. This would just serve to agitate more than teach.

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