Getting upset over a warning is ridiculous to begin with. Warnings are the equivalent of saying, "just don't do it again." We even give out warnings for stuff that don't break the rules simply because warnings are not considered a big deal. They're reminders, if nothing else. This is not ridiculous at all to receive a reminder for breaking the rules.
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But getting a warning just because a mod can't read what I wrote in a pretty spamy thread to begin with is silly.
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I disagree. It makes perfect sense that a forum will have one language chosen since members of that one language don't have to sort through a bunch of topics in languages they don't understand to find the topic they want to read. We experimented with making OnRPG a Spanish-specific board before, with a very common language like Spanish, and it failed anyway due to lack of activity.
As for whether I could read it or not is irrelevant. I can understand a modest amount of Spanish, and have given warnings to members who posted in Spanish even though I compeletly understood what they said. Rest assured that I do not have a pathological hatred of foreign languages that I must abuse my mod powers and pounish anyone who speaks a language that is not English. Rather, I have duties to perform, and this includes reminding people not to speak in English.
And that is exactly what a warning is. A reminder.
Also, this was the wrong forum. Be more careful where you post a topic, please. I went ahead and moved it to Suggestions & Feedback.
edit: Didn't see your latest post.
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Perhaps say "You can type in a different language but make sure to include an English translation.". If that was the new rule then sure it would make more sense.
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I can say, "yo quiero mordida," and say "Oh, happy birthday." Transliterated, it means "bite me," (although it really means "bribe me.") Sorry, but OnRPG is an English-only board and will likely remain that way. It just makes things easier for Staff and members alike. That you can't wish people in happy birthdays in languages you love is just something you'll have to live with, unfortunately.