Hello Users,
Most of the moderators here have so kindly let their
Instant Message Information be in their public profile for emergencies or important information. Today alone, I received 13 instant messages. Yes, that is right, 13 instant messages. Can you install this board for me? What is the SDK? How do I install themes? Out of all those 13, 12 of the answers could have been right here on the forums just by using the Search Tool. Having our instant message handles on this forum is a privilage, and not a right.
The search tool is a very handy tool. After I told people exactly where to use the search tool, they started getting excessively angry. I simply do not have the time to assit 13 people with explaining the same thing over and over. If it is a problem that I know isn't in the forums, I will gladly assist you. But if it's clear that you haven't searched, then guess where I'll point you
If anybody feels like offering IM support, they can, but on a personal basis only - no spamming the developers, moderators, support teams, etc. People started to act quite rude to me. It upset me that some people would just use some profanity becuase I directed them to the forums. Please use the search tool and the posting tool on our forums - that's why they're here! If it is a mega-emergency, then you may instant message us. But if this privilage/feature is abused like it is right now, I will have no option but to remove all my instant message contact handles, and other developers and moderators may do the same. I don't wish to do this, but all these IM's are driving me crazy. Thank you for your understanding, and helping to create phpBB a more respectful and fun society.
Sincerely,
Kyle R. Reilly
phpBB Moderator