Is it against the rules to use sets in ways it wasn't intended? I discovered they are pretty handy to make drafts of comments, forum posts and uploads. But I'd like to also use them to expand and better organize my profile.

Also is there even a limit for what we can use them? Like... Can I make my own diary there? Write my fanfics? Make my own Opera music or even make my own Captain's log there??? 🤔

I myself have one set I use to note a few things down e6 related. I also remember using a userscript (now defunct) which used them to store its settings across devices.

This doesn't say anything about the rules though. The one I could find that comes closest is "Abuse of Site Tools" which says

Using any of the site tools, such as Flag for Deletion, ticket reporting system, takedowns, notes, or any other site tool in a fashion that can be construed as disruptive, spamming, or defamatory

If your sets are private and you're not constantly creating new ones it should be fine. Which is of course just my opinion on the matter.

I'd think the staff would be impressed, if not delighted that you'd found creative ways to use the site tools they provide you as long as those uses don't cause problems with site, users, or staff. After all, a screwdriver makes an excellent tool to manipulate screws, but it can also make for an excellent lever and can even be used to jimmy certain locks (although that is an example of causing problems, it shows the versatility of just one tool).

clawstripe said:
I'd think the staff would be impressed, if not delighted that you'd found creative ways to use the site tools they provide you as long as those uses don't cause problems with site, users, or staff. After all, a screwdriver makes an excellent tool to manipulate screws, but it can also make for an excellent lever and can even be used to jimmy certain locks (although that is an example of causing problems, it shows the versatility of just one tool).

Hammers fix every problem. If it doesn't, you need a bigger hammer.

votp said:
Hammers fix every problem. If it doesn't, you need a bigger hammer.

something something everything looks like a nail

strikerman said:
something something everything looks like a nail

Especially chihuahuas. They look a lot like nails... or footballs... or snacks. Depends on the time of day.

earlopain said:
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Noted! If I ever use sets to organize my profile, they would need to be public.
So... in this case I will simply follow the rules and etiquette.

I'm still using sets to draft uploads, comments, etc... But they are private.
So I think it's fine.

clawstripe said:
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Noted! Also thanks for the metaphor it helps! xD

votp and strikerman said:
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Wha-

Thanks everyone for the responses! ( ╹▽╹ )

sieghelm_lockayer said:
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Noted!

You should really include something to point out which particular comment you're responding to, especially when you're actually "taking note" of that comment.
But yeah, while pools have a very particular set of rules to guide them, sets seem to be for "everything else." That should include your personal notes and drafts.

furrin_gok said:
You should really include something to point out which particular comment you're responding to, especially when you're actually "taking note" of that comment.
But yeah, while pools have a very particular set of rules to guide them, sets seem to be for "everything else." That should include your personal notes and drafts.

I didn't think it was a problem, because there was only one instance by different users of the comments I was responding to. I do it mostly to not bloat a reply, however after I stopped to think a bit people that use PC will have a much cleaner look of these comments, instead of people that are o mobile that see a wall of text. After realizing this, I'll try to use "quoting with ..." more sparsely, then. Thanks for pointing.

Also thanks for giving your thoughts on this topic. :)

sieghelm_lockayer said:
I do it mostly to not bloat a reply

That's a fair concept, but you're also reducing bloat by leaving it to a small segment like the above. In any instance where you have a large chunk that you need to quote, you can use a [section][/section] to hide the quotes until people want to check it out,