The NK64 Spamfest was the event that led to the heavy restricitons placed on the Randomness Board.

On July 22nd 2008, a member known as Ikarou started a 'spamfest' in the "TWILIGHT" topic, created by Midna. Stemming from the rivalries produced by the newly revived fad of teams, and clubs, an incredible mass posting of off-topic posts consisting of various pictures of raccoons was ignited in the aforementioned thread. Those who participated in the 'spamfest' included Question, Shooter, Gossamer, and Tut, among a few others. In a successful effort to provoke the members of "T.W.I.L.I.G.H.T", the event continued to contribute to more than half of the topic's total post count. However, such an action was largely looked down upon by some of the staff, particularly the admin, Lonely Yoshi. He immediately took reprimanding action, including the short-lived demotion of fellow admin, Tutankoopa. Punishments and various actions were pending for many users involved, on the basis of the posting of certain arguable inappropriate materials, in concurrence of the 'spamfest', in addition to the temporary lock of the Randomness Board, and reorganization of all topics effected.


Controversy Surrounding Event


Questions were called out, concerning the taboo aspect of such actions performed in the 'spamfest'. The broad, and main question, being pertaining the true purpose, and concept of the Randomness board. Arguments from those involved in the incident consisted primarily of claims saying that such off-topic posts were entirely called for, concerning the vague nature of the board rules in question. Counter-arguments comprised of concerns, over the delicate balance between the activity of the Randomness Board, compared to others. Some even called for the lock, or deletion, of the Randomness board in general. Compromises were only recently finalized, to permit a special member group monitored by Lonely Yoshi himself, to have the ability to post in the Randomness Board. Those who participated in the 'spamfest' shall not be able to gain access to said privilege, though whether or not those who participated really see this as a "privilege" is up for debate.