Let people make their topics and speak.

[Relvinian]

Haven't posted all that much I just play the game.  But I dropped by the forum today and noticed a trend.  Someone makes a topic and the top response to the topic is basically shut up.

 

That is no way to have discourse.  We get enough of that in other places.

 

Now I'm just going to move on.  Consider me the "every man" if the opinion of just some guy who isn't posting millions of times matters.

 

[Snarky]

 

shut up.

[Relvinian]

Old guy goes into a job interview and he is asked to explain his biggest weakness.

 

He says, "I am too honest."

 

Interviewer says, "Too honest, I don't think that is a problem."

 

Old guy says, "I don't give a "F" what you think"

 

Just a joke.  

Edited October 24, 2022 by Relvinian

[Frostbiter]

I blame the current state of the world and social media. I mean, sure everything looks bad right now but when you add in hearing everyone complaining, blaming  and sniping everyone else for it the sense of civility and togetherness just goes right out the window. God help you if you actually disagree with someone.

[America's Angel]

Let people make their replies and speak.

[Troo]

There is a mean spirited trolliness that is more than evident. 'Ignore' or 'report' being the lamest and only realistic options available.

 

We could make a list of the worst and have them removed, only to then need to make a new list and repeat until we're alone.

[Relvinian]

37 minutes ago, Frostbiter said:

I blame the current state of the world and social media. I mean, sure everything looks bad right now but when you add in hearing everyone complaining, blaming  and sniping everyone else for it the sense of civility and togetherness just goes right out the window. God help you if you actually disagree with someone.

 

I play this game to take a mental break from the real world.  Have a good one.

[Frostbiter]

24 minutes ago, Relvinian said:

 

I play this game to take a mental break from the real world.  Have a good one.

 

I didn't mean that to be taken personally, it was just an observation. It wasn't about anyone or any place in particular and I'm sorry if reads that way. Although if you want peace I can only suggest getting off of the internet. I've done it for stretches myself and it helps.

[Yaliw]

Everybody MUST reply to this topic concerning their opinion! The everyone must make a counter argument and go off the rails talking about stuff that has nothing to do with CoH

[Apogee]

Nerf Regen

[Harl]

I blame the fiddling Nero and the downfall of Rome.  Also Medieval Galoshes are not guilty free either

[Glacier Peak]

So anyways, I started blastin

[Darmian]

Next time just start the thread with "Shut up", head them off at the pass so to speak.

[Songseven]

@Black Zot says NO!

 

 

 

 

 

...just jokes!

[Frostbiter]

See, this is why I don't try to be nice. I fuckin suck at it.

[Glacier Peak]

41 minutes ago, Songseven said:

@Black Zot says NO!

 

...just jokes!

Thumbs down incoming!

[Psyonico]

So, here's my 2 cents...

 

This is a forum.  A forum is a place for people to come together and talk about a subject.

 

Not all people have the same opinion on said subject.  This leads to discussion and back and forth.  This is a good thing as listening to other people's opinions that differ from yours helps you grow, either by changing your mind or by confirming your own opinion.

 

Echo Chambers are not a good thing.

 

Yes, you're allowed to have your opinion and you are allowed to post about it.  However that doesn't mean I'm not allowed to have my opinion and also post about it.

[momentarygrace]

[Sanguinesun]

7 hours ago, Relvinian said:

Haven't posted all that much I just play the game.  But I dropped by the forum today and noticed a trend.  Someone makes a topic and the top response to the topic is basically shut up.

 

That is no way to have discourse.  We get enough of that in other places.

 

Now I'm just going to move on.  Consider me the "every man" if the opinion of just some guy who isn't posting millions of times matters.

 

 

 

Most common tactic I see on these forums to mess with discussions or intentionally derail them is the pic spam...

[Redletter]

4 hours ago, Sanguinesun said:

 

 

Most common tactic I see on these forums to mess with discussions or intentionally derail them is the pic spam...

 

That happens after a page and half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

[Sanguinesun]

2 hours ago, Redletter said:

 

That happens after a page and half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

Then we shitpost, because at that point there's already over 500 words on the actual topic to read through about the topic, and people can formulate opinions for themselves. The topic has all but reached its natural conclusion. So there's no point in repeating eachother, lest we end up with another page and a half of actual discussion on the topic at hand, usually spearheaded by people who have no proof of their claims in either direction, who have no inclination to agree with their "opponents" because, sincerely, they don't have to. This carries on until most of what's been said, has been said multiple times by mulitple people, representing arguments from any side that could be taken in any argument.

 

 

Your admitting to intentionally derailing threads in an inane way is duly noted.

[Snarky]

[High_Beam]

14 minutes ago, Snarky said:

ICP fans are starting to get lazy.

[Ruin Mage]

So anywhere, there I was busy wrestling a crocodile when I saw the love of my life...

[KC4800]

...if it wasn't for that horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.