Missuse of /hc ?

Anyone else noticed that on this server people use the help channel for everything other than help??

I'm initially from Union and it's an unwritten rule that you don't use this channel unless asking for help about an issue (not help to level etc).

Seems this is a bad habbit that some players on Exaulted seem to be carrying on.... Where did this trend come from!?

Don't know... but it annoys me as well. In a similar vein, I removed broadcast from my one and only character there due to it being obnoxious for me to see the ridiculousness scrolling.

Well since the server's not quite a month old yet, people haven't migrated to the global channels yet. See the global channels thread for a listing of them or ask in game. With badge related questions I've been answering them and inviting people to the BMT of Exalted and Exalted Events channels. There is also EXALTED-UNITED and other channels as well. People could suggest these channels to cut down on the chatter especailly if they're LFG on help. There is also a new facebook group for the server at https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/172581702825009/

It wouldn't surprise me, but I personally haven't noticed it. That's because one of the first things I do after making a new toon is to remove the Help channel from my chat tabs.

That seems like common behavior on some servers. It's a global channel the entire server can see unlike Broadcast and others that are zone-specific.

I assumed the practice was started on Exalted by folks from servers where that is the norm.

It only bugs me when someone is actually trying to get help and they are unable to because of the chatter - or worse, ridiculed for not already knowing the answer.

Exalted is for VIP's, so many assume that means experienced players - but that is not the case. Many VIP's are brand new to the game as well.

Makes perfect sense. If you want to avoid global channels that are moderated by self-important players, Help is the most logical place to go. It isn't like the game provides a LFG channel.

I am one of "them". Sometimes I ask, or answer questions, sometimes I see a conversation and join in. It is nice having a global channel that is just there. I understand there are many user made channels, I've seen them and nothing has drawn me to them. It doesn't bother me at all when people use it for chatting, as long as that doesn't prevent someone from getting help, which I have not seen happen.

Also, when I need help and I see people chatting away in it, I know that there are people paying attention to it.

do the f2p players have access to global channels? I know thats not the case here, was just curious... it would explain the increase activ on the other servers.. and as far as here goes, id have to agree with taz. Not many read the forums and know there are channels created to help the player base.

No, f2p players can only use local, group, and help, so it's no surprise help is chattier than ever.

I leave it on in spite of the chatter... I think it can still serve its intended purpose as long as there are enough of us there who are willing to make a good faith effort when it comes to posting answers. I don't think just abandoning the channel accomplishes anything.

I guess time will tell if I'm right about that or if I'm just being an overly-optimistic idiot. Either's possible.

Servers tend to take on a culture all their own. I doubt that Exaulted will stop using Help as a general chat channel since it's a melting pot of servers and other servers use it as just that as a norm.

However, if you attempt to use Help for general chatting on many servers, you will be sanctioned. Anything from "Please don't do that" to getting on Global Ignore lists.

I know this has caused friction for folks who have moved to a new server with a different culture from "that server is so rude" and "that noob is so rude" when, in reality, neither is true.

just use /ac for help related stuff since theres no pvp on exalted.

The use of chat and conversation on help means its actually monitored by people, I have been away since Castle retardedly killed PvP and every question I have asked has been answered promptly on help.

The use of the help channel described by the OP sounds like it was lifted directly from Virtue server. I assume other servers use it as a general chat as well. It's to be expected; a zero-effort, serverwide channel is rather appealing to the sort of person who loves hearing his own voice (or seeing his own typing).

I don't see what the problem is. Help questions always get answered. So what if people chat on there. There's nothing wrong with people being social. I sometimes find it entertaining to watch. And yes, I do chime in from time to time.

For those of you who want to be OCD and try to rule over the help channel with scripts, rules, and ridicule - just stop. You can only control what you can control. And other people paying for the game just as you are, you can't control. Let it go.

The Help channel serves its purpose and you get more out of it than just that. Seems like a plus to me.

I'm mystified where isn't a dedicated server wide chat channel after all this time. People are using help channel as a server wide channel for good reason. I completely agree with it.

What better place to ask for help yes, but also what better way to reach everyone who's on as well, for any number of other reasons.

I made a point of noting the dedicated channels in help one evening, and got jumped on by someone bemoaning the lack of an actual global channel and how stupid it was the other 'globals' were capped at 150. When I pointed out there were 160 in Exalted United at the time it didn't even slow him down.

Ultimately I removed help from all but the help tab (which I never have up).

On the plus side, Exalted United was up over 175 within a few minutes after my posts... so maybe I helped some.