Theddle: the concept behind the map isn't bad, and it's good that you're taking the time to learn and are willing to listen to others' suggestions (although you should be warned, not all suggestions are good ones). My suggestion to you would be this: if/when you finish the BSP and geometry and all that good stuff, spend most of your time detailing the level. Once you're certain the game mechanics are as you'd like them, start throwing in lots of stuff for eye candy. Don't clutter the level, but at the same time don't leave so much detail out that players think the place consists of nothing but four walls, a ceiling and a floor.
Dragonfel: Idk what's going on in this thread, but I'd just like to point a few things out. Whatever history you and dextronaut have, you started it in this thread, because i remember reading something like "at least you can take criticism unlike some people." I'm guessing that referred to him, although I could be wrong. That came out of the blue and was clearly aimed at someone in particular.
Adding insult to injury, dextronaut then said something about a huge trader room, and you called him stupid. That was clearly you starting the fight, and you can't deny it. After being the first one to insult another person in this thread, you then proceed to call him out for not staying on topic, when you were the one that first strayed off the path.
The final caveat, which I find most laughable, is that you tell him to capitalize names and brag about having a major in college, when your grammar is lacking as well, and anyone and their mom can get a degree at a college as long as they either have a pulse, have the money, or both. That goes for all colleges including ivy leagues. Your major means nothing, and even saying that you have one doesn't prove you're smart or have any place on these forums.
So yes, I agree with you, the spam should stop. Lead by example, Dragonfel, and maybe dextronaut or anyone else won't have a reason to report you to the admins as well, because as I already mentioned, you're clearly the agressor in this thread.
Cheers.