SolidDavidGold Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sounds kinda silly doesn't it? Afraid to post on the forums. I guess it's more reluctance b/c while there are some nice people on the GDS forums, I find that those people don't post enough to offset the postings of individuals who view themselves as unspoken authorities on the forums seemingly for no other reason then the card position tag they have under their names. I think a few people mistake having a lower tag for being a newbie to GDS games. Maybe the person just really hates posting on the forums b/c of you and your ilk. Maybe they want someplace to post where they can rest easy that they're not going to be flamed into oblivion for making a comment that is a touch on the stupid side. Maybe, just maybe, some people should stop posting on the forums all together. I don't know. Maybe I'll just sit back and wait to be flamed into oblivion for making a comment or two that some superstars don't like. Maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigilistic Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Was there a point to this? Also: line breaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sounds like an observation, more then something to flame. Sounds like you have a few points as well. I'm going to say something I said quite a while back, when I was a bit new to the forums (not saying that you are). Sometimes when we post, we forget that these are posts, written words, without the added facial expressions, tones, intended sarcasm, etc. When we read things, we tend to take them at face value, and something that seems very harsh when read, might have been "Meant" to be totally different, perhaps sarcastic or funny. Quite often there are reference's to other posts, that are very subliminal to someone that has not read the other posts. In a nutshell, most the times we have "Spats" on the forums, the actual reason it started is quite often thrown under the rug as the words themselves were not intended to offend. Possible Solutions: Been brought up before, and I tend NOT to use this method, however, many use them to their fullest extent. The use of "emotes" :) can help a bit with how the context is supposed to be read. Many times the poster has not intended to be as confrontational as it ends up. Many times the original poster of the offending remarks, aren't even around for the actual "Spat" that it starts, and sometimes aren't even aware that its ongoing. I know this sounds like I'm trying to stick up for people, and in a way I am. I find these forums one of the better forums I've been a part of. I don't see allot of bashing and carrying around that happens in other forums. There are many people whom I have dissagreements, and have had little "Spats" with in the past, but I think we all know that it is not intended as personal or "foul" to each other. Even the people I most dissagree with (or most dissagree with me, however your point of view may be) should realise that there is nothing that I post that is intended to be on a personal level (and vice versa). So in closing, I would just like to say to try not to take things personal. The games here at GDS are different then most, because of the shared passion that everyone on here feels.. You might have a render being used for the game, provided mods, helped with many different aspects, tested the games, etc. Perhaps a few suggestions you personally made that were implemented to the game, or a request for a specific render or cut that SOMEONE has made for you. All these different things make these boards quite a bit, and I would be bold to say, More passionate then almost any other board you will ever be a part of. WHY? Everyone feels that in some way (small or large) that they have helped in developing the games they love to play here. We all feel a bit "empowered" and so when something comes along that possibly effects something that we personally had something (or feel we had something) to do with, it becomes a bit more emotional then one might expect. EXAMPLE: Someone might say something about a feature in a game in a minor, but definate "wrong to have in game" attitude with it. This results in "TesterX" coming in and reading it, thinking "WTH! I thought this through, tested and retested to make sure it would be a great addition and feature" and so their responce can be a bit more harsh then what they probably meant it to be, as well as the initial post sounding a bit more harsh about the feature, then it was intended to sound (it wouldn't have sounded nearly as harsh to someone that was NOT a part of the idea in the first place). So don't take everything at face value is the best advice I can think of (even if I don't always take that advice myself). Remember we are all in here together, and are just as passionate about our game (notice I said "our", because that's how most feel about it) as anyone else. It's like the daughter that's always saying "My Mother" while talking to her brothers and sisters that happen to have the same mother, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfRoMaN36 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=Sigilistic;476794]Was there a point to this? Also: line breaks.[/QUOTE] Was there a point to [B]that?[/B] Honestly, I see what he means. While GDS is one of the best forums I've been apart of, there ARE a few nameless know-it-all elitists who hover around here who ram there opinions down your throats and can be viewed as a jackass. Posts like that do not help, Sigilistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaken Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 i looked at his history and found he put an idea out there, and got flamed for suggesting it. Told how hard it would be for adam to implement. The purpose of a suggestion forum is for the free exchange of Idea's in a non threatening setting. and he set upon by someone other than adam for putting it out there. the man has a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningHamster Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Man, there are always going to be people you agree with or disagree with on any forum. Whether it's their opinions or their way of expressing them. GDS is pretty polite and tolerant generally which is why I stick around, people don't always agree but are usually decent enough to those who they aren't getting along with. I mean, compared to other forums where you can get flamed and banned for pretty minor things (yeah DVDVR I am looking at you) GDS really ain't that bad. I kind of see where the OP is coming from in a way, but I also think they are taking stuff a bit too seriously. It's an online forum for (no offence anyone) nerds who like to play text based sports sims. If what goes on here bothers you then well maybe it's time to toughen up or just plain disregard anything said by those who you know are not going to add anything constructive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinitywpi Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Welcome to the Internet. Also, Forums are to the Internet what the Internet is to normal society... there's good people here, but the scum tend to be drawn to them as well. Makes it a lot easier to find someone you have a personality conflict with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=AfRoMaN36;476806]Was there a point to [B]that?[/B] Honestly, I see what he means. While GDS is one of the best forums I've been apart of, there ARE a few nameless know-it-all elitists who hover around here who ram there opinions down your throats and can be viewed as a jackass. Posts like that do not help, Sigilistic.[/QUOTE] I guess I should have told him about the "Ignore" feature as well ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astil Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 A word of advise, I find the ignore tool to be an invaluable tool in any forum. GDS, Gaia, KoL, anything really, if someone gets to steppin', I tell them to step off with an "ignore". EDIT: To make my post original. To ignore, click on the person's name. Go to there Public Profile. Near the top on a bar there are two choices, add to friends list or add to ignore list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astil Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=djthefunkchris;476820]I guess I should have told him about the "Ignore" feature as well ;).[/QUOTE] Cu-u-u-urse you for being faster than I!!! CURSE YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigilistic Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=mistaken;476807]i looked at his history and found he put an idea out there, and got flamed for suggesting it. Told how hard it would be for adam to implement. The purpose of a suggestion forum is for the free exchange of Idea's in a non threatening setting. and he set upon by someone other than adam for putting it out there. the man has a point[/QUOTE] You call that a flame? :rolleyes: Seriously, grow some thicker skin. Also: Proper capitalization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigilistic Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=AfRoMaN36;476806]Was there a point to [B]that?[/B] Honestly, I see what he means. While GDS is one of the best forums I've been apart of, there ARE a few nameless know-it-all elitists who hover around here who ram there opinions down your throats and can be viewed as a jackass. Posts like that do not help, Sigilistic.[/QUOTE] You say the word elitist like it's a BAD thing. And I'd argue that whining posts like the OP are the ones that don't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidDavidGold Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 This thread actually had nothing to do with me or any of my posts being flammed. It was more an observation based on my own views of some people on the forums. Most are nice, helpful people, but there are a few trouble makers in every crowd. I know I'm not the only person on the forums who doesn't post/posts infrequently b/c of the few elitist jerks who seemingly troll the forums looking for people to rip on and ideas to tear down, rather than doing something constructive, like, say, playing the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpion Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 There are some people who just can't wait to argue with you. I just got done reading a response to a post of mine where the person told me how wrong I was, yet, the person clearly didn't read what I had posted because what he was telling me I was wrong about I never said. Some of us have thicker skins and some don't and you should be respectful to those that don't. While the response to his idea may not have been a "flame," it did take the tone of "this has been suggested before, why are you bringing it up again?" Those of us who have been around need to remember that while we may have heard an idea a hundred times, someone who's brand new and is all excited about just finding this game, hasn't. I have a thick skin, and while I may get involved in some heated discussions, I try to never take things personal. In fact, most of the time, within a day, I can't even remember who or what I was arguing with or about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthefunkchris Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 [QUOTE=scorpion;476879]There are some people who just can't wait to argue with you. I just got done reading a response to a post of mine where the person told me how wrong I was, yet, the person clearly didn't read what I had posted because what he was telling me I was wrong about I never said.[/QUOTE] I have made that mistake before, lol. I will read a whole thread, and end up quoting the wrong thing I was debating... Or worse, got the person mixed up with someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasphemywebleed Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I really see no reason to keep this thread open. I've heard from the OP and as far as I can see he just wanted to vent and there was no harm done. [QUOTE=Sigilistic;476865]You call that a flame? :rolleyes: Seriously, grow some thicker skin. Also: Proper capitalization.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Sigilistic;476794]Was there a point to this? Also: line breaks.[/QUOTE] Sigilistic I have to say the maturity that you have shown here is exemplary and really should set an example for other members. :rolleyes: There really is no point in posts of this nature other than to wind up other members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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