Oooookay. I thought about saying something like this before and didn't, for a variety for reasons (mainly because I don't like to moderate unless absolutely necessary), but a PM from someone made me realize I probably need to say something, because I don't want anybody leaving over stuff like this.
We need to make a little more effort to be nice around here and not be such sarcastic assholes, especially to newcomers. And yes, I realize I'm totally guilty of this as well, and yes, I realize we've had some particularly, uh, "colorful" newcomers lately that might make it a challenge.
We still need to. I don't want non-registered viewers or new users to see that stuff and decide to never come back. You never know who's going to have valuable information.
That's all. Let's play nice.
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Re: Civility
Okay, I'll stop being an asshole... but I just can't stop being sarcastic.
Actually, I agree with Rabbit. I know the internet is for trolls, but there are plenty of forums out there that exist purely for trolling fun. Our forum here actually has a purpose behind it that is informational and we do need to be more welcoming to noobs. Then, once we're all friends we can bash them and ridicule them like we do each other.
And now a message to the noobs. I know the internet is for trolls, but there are plenty of forums out there that exist purely for trolling fun. Our forum here actually has a purpose behind it that is informational and we are more than willing to share that information with people who are easy to get along with and that we enjoy.
Actually, I agree with Rabbit. I know the internet is for trolls, but there are plenty of forums out there that exist purely for trolling fun. Our forum here actually has a purpose behind it that is informational and we do need to be more welcoming to noobs. Then, once we're all friends we can bash them and ridicule them like we do each other.
And now a message to the noobs. I know the internet is for trolls, but there are plenty of forums out there that exist purely for trolling fun. Our forum here actually has a purpose behind it that is informational and we are more than willing to share that information with people who are easy to get along with and that we enjoy.
RE: Civility
In all fairness, this forum is no worse than any other I've seen. UO is quite tame.
Re: Civility
I know I am guilty of some erratic flaming here. I will comply. For the sake of the legitimacy of the site, I can see the wisdom in using somewhat formal dialogue with the people who we don't know, even if they seem insane and fun to mess with.
RE: Civility
Well I don't so much mind the flaming in the 'Other' forum, though I start to get annoyed when every other post is just flaming someone elses post. It's when the flaming creeps into the threads in the rest of the forums that I don't think is good for the site.
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Re: Civility
I thought people were being assholes to me at first, then someone clued me in to the fact that that's just how the board is. I like it here now. But I'm a sarcastic asshole.
Re: Civility
show us your boobies then....CaveGirl wrote:I thought people were being assholes to me at first, then someone clued me in to the fact that that's just how the board is. I like it here now. But I'm a sarcastic asshole.
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Re: Civility
CaveGirl wrote:I thought people were being assholes to me at first, then someone clued me in to the fact that that's just how the board is. I like it here now. But I'm a sarcastic asshole.
you know the same thing happened to me too now i love the knuckle heads..
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