Kotaku: kotakuday

If You Comment, Read This. Dammit.

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 MDT

We've been busy with the Tokyo Game Show and haven't been able to mind the shop as closely. Good time to remind everyone of our commenting policies! Before commenting read this post right here. Tonight, we'll be moving silently and swiftly, hammering here, hammering there, hammering everywhere. The best part? We're taking requests. Send them to tips with a "Whack-a-Troll" subject line. Sleep soundly all. We'll be back tomorrow lighter, faster and, oh yes, better.

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Ban Monday Begins!

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Hooray! Our favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday, has finally arrived!! While we don't have any problem banning on regular days, we turn up the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIMUM on Ban Monday. For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Send us the commenter page to commentsATkotakuDOTcom for anyone who should get the axe, err, hammer. You can put in your request at commentsATkotakuDOTcom. No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. And that would be very embarrassing. We'll be back to normal on Tuesday, lighter, faster and better. Hope to see you on the other side.

Do You Know What Next Monday Is?

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Oh where have you been? How we've missed you! Fret not, Ban Monday is back. While we ban everyday (and night!), next Monday, we are going to turn the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIUM. For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Put in your request at commentsATkotakuDOTcom. But no ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. And that would be very embarrassing. We'll be back to normal on Tuesday, lighter, faster and better. Hope to see you on the other side.

Wondering how not to get banned? Be sure to read Lifehacker's commenting guide.

Today Is Monday. Isn't That Beautiful?

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:56 MDT

Oh. Hi! In case you forgot, today is Monday. Not just any Monday, but Ban Monday. And not just any Ban Monday, but Beautiful Ban Monday. While we don't have any problem banning on regular days, we turn up the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIMUM on Ban Monday. For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the axe. No, wait. Send it to Witzbold! That's his job. You can put in your request at commentsATkotakuDOTcom. No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. And that would be very embarrassing. We'll be back to normal on Tuesday, lighter, faster and better. Hope to see you on the other side. Smooches!

Run For The Hills, Ban Monday Blood Letting Begins

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:53 MST

Hooray! Put on those smiles, Ban Monday has finally arrived! While we don't have any problem banning on regular days, we turn up the Ban Hammer sensitivity to MAXIMUM on Ban Monday. For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the axe. No, wait. Send it to Witzbold! That's his job. You can put in your request at commentsATkotakuDOTcom. No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. And that would be very embarrassing. We'll be back to normal on Tuesday, lighter, faster and better. Hope to see you on the other side.

Drop Forget to Expunge the Bad Ones!

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:40:32 MST

Don't forget! Monday is our favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday. For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Next Monday, send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the axe. No, wait. Send it to Witzbold! That's his job. You can put in your request at comments@kotaku.com. Though! No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. This is how the world ends, you know, not with a bang, but with a thud. Delightful!

Be Prepared, The Blood Letting Is Coming

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:15 MST

Yes, yes. It's that time again. Time to ruthlessly ban people! That's right, next Monday (Feb. 25th) is everyone's favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday. While we adore the commenters who add something to the comment section, we abhor the ones who detract from it and spam it with their drivel. We ban here at Kotaku. Ban like crazy. So please do not confuse our comment sections with your run-of-the-mill forum, boards, blah blah. We're not your buddies! We're very bitter and mean!! For those who don't know, here's how it's gonna go down: Send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the axe. If we agree (even slightly), we'll swing. And swing hard. Though! No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. Tuesday we'll be back better, lighter, strong and faster. Onward!

Let The Blood Flow

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:41 MST

Knives out! Dig in and brace yourself, tonight we're cutting back and thinning the herd. Yup, it's a good ol' fashioned Night of Knives. We'll be switching out the Ban Hammer for the Ban Dagger. So many to choose from! Things will return to business usual in the morning. Hope to see you on the other side.

Hold Me Tight, Ban Monday Begins

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:47 MST

For those of you ready to clean house, have we got a day for you! Today is our favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday. Our willingness to ban increases twenty-fold as Witzbold helps clean up and clean out. We want to keep the comments section readable (AKA thin the herd), and we want you to help. Here's how it works: Send tipsATkotaku.com commenter pages for anyone you think should get the boot. Our ban threshold is going to be way lower (hello fanboy trolls!). Nothing is definite, but ban requests from longtime commenters will be given great authority with the hammer. So be sure to include your own commenting profile! Ban Monday ends in exactly 24 hours. Tuesday's comment section will be lighter, faster, better. Oh yes.

Ban Monday is Coming (With Added Witzbold)

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:02 MST

The blood letting is coming. And it's going to be bad. Next Monday is, you guessed it, Ban Monday. It's our favorite Kotakuday! While we do welcome the new folks, we also want to warn them. We ban here at Kotaku. Ban like crazy. Ku-razy. So please do not confuse our comment section with your run-of-the-mill forum, boards, blah blah. It's different!

We are always open to ban submissions (oh yes), but next Monday the ban sensitivity on the Hammer will be turned up max. Keep a watchful eye and get those submissions ready to send out next Monday. We'll be back next Tuesday lighter, faster and better. Hope to see you on the other side.

So, The Purge Begins...

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:00:02 MST

It has already started. Today is, yep, Ban Monday. What is Ban Monday? Besides our favorite Kotakuday, it's an opportunity for commenters to attack each other with pitchforks and knives. In short: You can vote each other off the island! Our Ban Hammer sensitivity has been turned up to max, and we'll be smashing all damn day long. Yes, the streets of Kotakuland will run hot pink and baby shit green!

After the festive (and necessary) purge, we'll be back Tuesday lighter, better, faster. Onward!

Can't Wait for Next Monday!

Brian Ashcraft — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:00:42 MST

Just a heads up! Next Monday is... You guessed it, Ban Monday. While we do welcome the new folks, we also want to warn them. We ban here at Kotaku. Ban like crazy. So please do not confuse our comment sections with your run-of-the-mill forum, boards, blah blah. We are always open to ban submissions, but next Monday the ban sensitivity on the Hammer will be turned up max. So type up your list of those you want out, send along their commenter page, the reason you want them banned and your own commenter page. The streets of Kotakuland will run hot pink and baby shit green!

Today is Ban Monday

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:00:10 MST

For those of you ready to clean house, have we got a day for you! Today is our favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday. Our willingness to ban increases ten-fold as we clean up and clean out. We want to keep the comments section readable (AKA thin the herd), and we want you to help. Here's how it works: Send tipsATkotaku.com commenter pages for anyone you think should get the boot. Our ban threshold is going to be way lower (hello fanboy trolls!). Nothing is definite, but ban requests from longtime commenters will be given great authority with the hammer. So be sure to include your own commenting profile! Ban Monday ends in exactly 24 hours. Tuesday's comment section will be lighter, faster, better. Onwards!

Next Monday Is...

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:00:08 MST

It's coming. Yes, it is. Next Monday is everyone's favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday! Our recent contest brought hoards of new commenters. While we do welcome the new folks, we also want to warn them. We ban here at Kotaku. Ban like crazy. So please do not confuse our comment sections with your run-of-the-mill forum, boards, blah blah. We are always open to ban submissions, but next Monday the ban sensitivity on the Hammer will be turned up max. Keep a watchful eye and get those submissions ready to send out next Monday. Stop, Ban Hammer time!

Surprise Ban Monday!

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:25 MDT

Heads up, today is our favorite Kotakuday, Ban Monday. We LOVE Ban Mondays! While our hot line is open to ban recommendations at all times, we turn up the ban sensitivity on the Ban Hammer for this special monday. Here's how it works: Send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the boot. If we agree (even slightly), we'll swing. And swing hard. Though! No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. Tuesday we'll be back better, lighter, strong and faster. Know that today is a Surprise Ban Monday, so shhhhhhh. Don't tell the other commenters — especially, those you want gone.

Today is So Ban Monday

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:00:43 MDT

Don't forget! Here's how it works: Send us the commenter page for anyone that should get the axe. If we agree (even slightly), we'll swing. And swing hard. Though! No ban gloating. Gloating leads to Ban Hammer backfire, which could cause you to get the boot. Tuesday we'll be back better, lighter, strong and faster. Hope to see you on the other side!