Seriously, people. What have you done to Gamespot? Has puberty started a reverse process? Is there an exponential increase of people who want to be a famous troll?Please explain to me why GS is degrading.
It seems as though the new ToU has put people under the impression that going to the gutter is a good way to converse. It's wearing on my nerves as well.
To make a forum worse is definitely not good. mrmusicman247
I honestly don't see what the rule change has to do with the increase in trolls, though. What people complain about the most is how many ridiculously stupid topics are being made, and there isn't a whol lot in the rules that has changed with regards to that. Yeah, there are a bunch of people saying stupid things and swearing now, but everyone else ahs the ability to swear right back and call them out on being stupid without worrying about being modded for it. It'll get better.
SW is there to keep all the rotten eggs in one basket. Enter at your own risk. If you desire sanity, go one step above to Primary Games Discussion. Obviously, most prefer the chaos in SW.
OT? I visit OT to take a break from SW. OT is pretty tame.
[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]To make a forum worse is definitely not good. theone86
I honestly don't see what the rule change has to do with the increase in trolls, though. What people complain about the most is how many ridiculously stupid topics are being made, and there isn't a whol lot in the rules that has changed with regards to that. Yeah, there are a bunch of people saying stupid things and swearing now, but everyone else ahs the ability to swear right back and call them out on being stupid without worrying about being modded for it. It'll get better.
Yeah but a bunch of people swearing in threads is a step back to many people....so he's not wrong on that.
[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]To make a forum worse is definitely not good. theone86
I honestly don't see what the rule change has to do with the increase in trolls, though. What people complain about the most is how many ridiculously stupid topics are being made, and there isn't a whol lot in the rules that has changed with regards to that. Yeah, there are a bunch of people saying stupid things and swearing now, but everyone else ahs the ability to swear right back and call them out on being stupid without worrying about being modded for it. It'll get better.
I should clarify. There have been an increase in the lower level trolls. Before there were trolls all around but there were higher class of trolls who knew how to work the system. Now there are no restrictions those lower level trolls have appeared more and the higher level ones have dissipated since there is no challenge anymore.
[QUOTE="mrmusicman247"]To make a forum worse is definitely not good. LJS9502_basic
I honestly don't see what the rule change has to do with the increase in trolls, though. What people complain about the most is how many ridiculously stupid topics are being made, and there isn't a whol lot in the rules that has changed with regards to that. Yeah, there are a bunch of people saying stupid things and swearing now, but everyone else ahs the ability to swear right back and call them out on being stupid without worrying about being modded for it. It'll get better.
Yeah but a bunch of people swearing in threads is a step back to many people....so he's not wrong on that.
And if certain people don't like swearing they can just go away.
[QUOTE="FMAB_GTO"]If you don't like the forums go away. [spoiler] I'm being nice [/spoiler] If I don't like the forums but am an active member, I have the right to complain about it.
I honestly don't see what the rule change has to do with the increase in trolls, though. What people complain about the most is how many ridiculously stupid topics are being made, and there isn't a whol lot in the rules that has changed with regards to that. Yeah, there are a bunch of people saying stupid things and swearing now, but everyone else ahs the ability to swear right back and call them out on being stupid without worrying about being modded for it. It'll get better.
theone86
Yeah but a bunch of people swearing in threads is a step back to many people....so he's not wrong on that.
And if certain people don't like swearing they can just go away.
Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.
[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Yeah but a bunch of people swearing in threads is a step back to many people....so he's not wrong on that.LJS9502_basic
And if certain people don't like swearing they can just go away.
Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
theone86
Swearing brings nothing worthwhile to a discussion...
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
horgen123
Swearing brings nothing worthwhile to a discussion...
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
horgen123
Swearing brings nothing worthwhile to a discussion...
I disagree, I think swearing is a perfect way of expressing extreme emotion. In fact, to not swear in some instances would be to not express one's true emotions and would be a form of self-censorship. That's not to say that some people don't need to learn to control their emotions better, but when the situation warrants it I think swearing is perfectly accpetable.
And if certain people don't like swearing they can just go away.
theone86
Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
Huh....I'm in the real world with adults every single day....and not much swearing goes on. I suppose with the younger set it's an every day occurrence. But that has nothing to do with the point. In your haste to "impress" OT....you still don't grasp the point. I get it....your every day language is peppered with swearing. Congratulations. But that doesn't mean everyone here does that nor that they have contact with constant swearing for the sake of swearing. People are entitled to their own opinion whether that pleases you or not.
And if certain people don't like swearing they can just go away.
theone86
Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
Who's pretending? You were allowed to censor your swear words if you wanted before the rules changed.
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
horgen123
Swearing brings nothing worthwhile to a discussion... Correct. In a discussion....it's not needed. Smack a hammer and on your finger and it's an appropriate reaction. But I guess we have to deal with the best and the worst of people and some can't express themselves without swears. Not a good sign for the future. I'm not going to lie....I swear. But not constantly nor in a civilized conversation.
I disagree, I think swearing is a perfect way of expressing extreme emotion. In fact, to not swear in some instances would be to not express one's true emotions and would be a form of self-censorship. That's not to say that some people don't need to learn to control their emotions better, but when the situation warrants it I think swearing is perfectly accpetable.
theone86
These emotions can only be expressed through swearing?
I disagree, I think swearing is a perfect way of expressing extreme emotion. In fact, to not swear in some instances would be to not express one's true emotions and would be a form of self-censorship. That's not to say that some people don't need to learn to control their emotions better, but when the situation warrants it I think swearing is perfectly accpetable.
horgen123
These emotions can only be expressed through swearing? Yeah if one has a limited vocabulary.
[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Makes feel all edgy and cool.:P I got to give swearing credit for one thing. It has managed to give the impression of being edgy and cool for way over a decade now at least.
It emphasised my fuking point dude. Not much emotive language is as effective as a good fuk or kunt etc etc
Ilovegames1992
I thought it made you sound immature and not provide any sort of emphasis to your point.
On another point... Is it hard to bypass the cencor and write it correctly?
Yeah if one has a limited vocabulary. LJS9502_basic
I hope English isn't their first language. Pity if you don't know the language you grew up with and use everyday well enough to know which other words one can use.
[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.LJS9502_basic
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
Huh....I'm in the real world with adults every single day....and not much swearing goes on. I suppose with the younger set it's an every day occurrence. But that has nothing to do with the point. In your haste to "impress" OT....you still don't grasp the point. I get it....your every day language is peppered with swearing. Congratulations. But that doesn't mean everyone here does that nor that they have contact with constant swearing for the sake of swearing. People are entitled to their own opinion whether that pleases you or not.
I actually don't swear that much in real life. I don't think I swear all that much online either, my rule in both instances is if I think it's warranted I'll do it. It's not swearing for the sake of swearing, as I said it's swearing specifically to express extreme emotion. I know some people like to swear haphazardly, but again like in the real world we just have to deal with those people instead of making up rules to shield us from them.
[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Which has nothing to do with the point that to some it degrades the forum. Stay on point man.mrmusicman247
How, by not shielding use like children? This is life, people in the real world swear. What sense is there in pretending otherwise for the sake of formality?
Who's pretending? You were allowed to censor your swear words if you wanted before the rules changed.
You're allowed to censor them now, and you still have to censor them to some degree or screw with the HTML or something.
I disagree, I think swearing is a perfect way of expressing extreme emotion. In fact, to not swear in some instances would be to not express one's true emotions and would be a form of self-censorship. That's not to say that some people don't need to learn to control their emotions better, but when the situation warrants it I think swearing is perfectly accpetable.
horgen123
These emotions can only be expressed through swearing?
In certain situations yes, other words simply do not do emotions justice.
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