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Definition of "Spam"
Mr.Noßody:
Attention: Spam is NOT defined as anything "Not on a base plate." as common myth claims.
Its defined as: "Anything that uses more bricks than necessary".
An example being: Say your making a wall (1x12x5 standard), but instead of using that one brick the (1x12x5), you use 12 1x1x5's to simulate the same effect...
Even a less dramatic split, like 3 1x4x5's is still technically spam. Avoid doing this unless used for a visual purpose.
In conclusion, just because its not red or on a base plate does not mean it isn't spam..
The point of not 'spamming' is to reduce brick count which will cut lag resulting in a smoother gameplay.
Not to mention, Spam is ugly. Take your time with your builds. Don't take the easy way out...
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To those who understand this already, Im sorry. It probably seems silly, "Why would you feel the need to post this?" But to some, its a new concept.
It seems like fewer and fewer people truly understand what 'spam' really is and its starting to bugging me.
Too many times have I joined a server just to see an otherwise good build, ruined by excessive use of small bricks. The aspect needs to be refreshed...
Night Fox:
--- Quote from: Mr.Noßody on February 14, 2011, 10:37:43 PM ---Spam is NOT defined as anything "Not on a base plate." as common myth claims.
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That's not an accepted definition for it, that's something called a joke.
But of course, some idiots are obligated to take it seriously.
Blastdown:
--- Quote from: Mr.Noßody on February 14, 2011, 10:37:43 PM ---Even a less dramatic split, like 3 1x4x5's is still technically spam. Avoid doing this unless necessary.
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Hell no.
Momentum:
Spam is canned meat.
Mr.Noßody:
--- Quote from: Night Fox on February 14, 2011, 10:40:09 PM ---That's not an accepted definition for it, that's something called a joke.
But of course, most idiots are obligated to take it seriously.
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I ask all the people I catch spamming, "What is spam to you". 90% of them say, "Well duh, its when bricks arnt on a baseplate!" or "Uh, when bricks are red... right?"
So, its a pretty widespread belief...
--- Quote from: Blastdown on February 14, 2011, 10:40:35 PM ---Hell no.
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I'm talking if ALL your walls are like that...