Aislin Ceawlin Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So much for our warm, fuzzy start to the new forum. The egos, and attitudes have returned 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDex Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 @Aislin Ceawlin I agree with you that many commentators in this forum can be mean, I say many because if I were to leave off that modifier someone would chime in and say "I am not mean, you moron". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talligurl Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Of course one problem as with any online communication is that it is very easy to misinterpret what is said. More than once I have said things and been accused as being mean when i was not trying to be mean at all. We all need to work hard at not reading into statements, things that were not actually said. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syo Emerald Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I didn't notice anything bad...I mean, this here is civilized and polite, compared to other parts of the internet. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snugs McMasters Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Aislin Ceawlin said: So much for our warm, fuzzy start to the new forum. The egos, and attitudes have returned As the ego to Maddy's idattitude since 1970 I can honestly say I never left. I'm sure Maddy would be happy to incinerate whoever's bugging you. And if that someone is Maddy, I'd be more than happy to set her on fire myself. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hate when I miss a brawl. Link? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Deakins Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Aislin Ceawlin said: So much for our warm, fuzzy start to the new forum. The egos, and attitudes have returned Alright. I give in. What brought this on? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixieplumb Flanagan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Phil Deakins said: Alright. I give in. What brought this on? Lemme see. I do know of one possible source. Someone asked a question (it had to do with how a child avatar is defined). There were some assumptions made by the questioner, not without reason, but inaccurately as it turned out. The OP was given several polite explanations, some possibly with a touch of asperity maybe, but without any malice. As I say, the original assumptions were not without basis. At some point, someone else offered the opinion that these answers were intended to be unkind and hurtful to the OP. Later still, someone else with godmod powers pulled some of the comments. The thread also contained some decidedly amusing examples of the apparent ages of various avatars, using a jolly little program freely available on these interwebs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Petrov Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 An opinion is just that, an opinion. Older versions of this forum were much livelier and more fun to read and participate in. It's all gone pablum in the last few years. Sad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aislin Ceawlin Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 22 hours ago, Talligurl said: Of course one problem as with any online communication is that it is very easy to misinterpret what is said. More than once I have said things and been accused as being mean when i was not trying to be mean at all. We all need to work hard at not reading into statements, things that were not actually said. Oh Tali, I never meant you. There are a few who have recently rejoined that seem to have brought back some flaming and crappy attitudes. Refer back to our thread "A new and improved forum" We were pretty stoked about the positive vibes in the beginning, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aislin Ceawlin Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Pixieplumb Flanagan said: Lemme see. I do know of one possible source. Someone asked a question (it had to do with how a child avatar is defined). There were some assumptions made by the questioner, not without reason, but inaccurately as it turned out. The OP was given several polite explanations, some possibly with a touch of asperity maybe, but without any malice. As I say, the original assumptions were not without basis. At some point, someone else offered the opinion that these answers were intended to be unkind and hurtful to the OP. Later still, someone else with godmod powers pulled some of the comments. The thread also contained some decidedly amusing examples of the apparent ages of various avatars, using a jolly little program freely available on these interwebs. One example, for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aislin Ceawlin Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Venus Petrov said: An opinion is just that, an opinion. Older versions of this forum were much livelier and more fun to read and participate in. It's all gone pablum in the last few years. Sad. True, to a point. There was just a really nice breaking in period where we were getting to know each other a bit better, having some laughs. I knew it wouldn't last, because of the nature of the beast, but it was nice for a while.I just don't enjoy when someone asks a perfectly valid question, or makes a valid statement and someone jumps in to purposely be (KEY WORD) UNECCESARILY obnoxious. Understand that I'm not some goody two shoes who doesn't enjoy a good debate, or a wicked sense of humor, but when it's strictly with the intent of being an aszhole, that sucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanova Shostakovich Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, Aislin Ceawlin said: We were pretty stoked about the positive vibes in the beginning, They needn't be banked. They're not a dying fire. The occasional embers that do pop out, trying to ignite the grass can be put out with a little judicial water and ignored. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talligurl Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 23 minutes ago, Aislin Ceawlin said: Oh Tali, I never meant you. There are a few who have recently rejoined that seem to have brought back some flaming and crappy attitudes. Refer back to our thread "A new and improved forum" We were pretty stoked about the positive vibes in the beginning, Oh I know, I was speaking generally, but it has happened, there was one time here a guy was looking for models, I applied and was turned down, when I asked him why, he told me that I seemed like a mean person he wouldn't want to work with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Legion Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 18 hours ago, Venus Petrov said: An opinion is just that, an opinion. Older versions of this forum were much livelier and more fun to read and participate in. It's all gone pablum in the last few years. Sad. Part of that is the artificial civility and such. Frankly I wish the enforcement of this saccharine veneer would lessen considerably. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Apparently, I R A Troll lolz 1 hour ago, Solar Legion said: ... artificial civility ... saccharine veneer ... I believe that for many of us, we are being sincere. 19 hours ago, Venus Petrov said: An opinion is just that, an opinion. Older versions of this forum were much livelier and more fun to read and participate in. It's all gone pablum in the last few years. Sad. Just because you got your hand slapped for spamming your "look at me" Sansar crap over here because no one will ever see you on Sansar boards does not mean your spiteful attitude is welcome. You are an old has-been as far as this forum is concerned. You are out of style now and you know it. Go peddle your arrogant, elitist condescension somewhere else. (Better?) [ETA ... and probably prove the "pablum " accusation ..] I hope you understand it was meant to be a joke. I value your opinions, Venus. Even when they are different than mine. Edited September 5, 2017 by Rhonda Huntress 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) I just remember the forums as being pretty dead the past few years.. This is the most active I've seen them in a good bit.. Edited September 5, 2017 by Ceka Cianci 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Legion Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) @Rhonda Huntress Sincere in sharing their thoughts probably. I'm involved with other forums/communities outside of this one and have seen the difference between how those involved in other forums present their thoughts here and elsewhere. Edited September 5, 2017 by Solar Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Deakins Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 13 minutes ago, Solar Legion said: @Rhonda Huntress Sincere in sharing their thoughts probably. I'm involved with other forums/communities outside of this one and have seen the difference between how those involved in other forums present their thoughts here and elsewhere. That's really good. So you can have whatever is in your "other forums/communities", and also have all the civility in this one. Talk about having your cake and eating it 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Ceka Cianci said: I just remember the forums as being pretty dead the past few years.. This is the most active I've seen them in a good bit.. Not really, just a lot of people left. Many of us have been here daily for years. It was fun enough to induce us to put up with the dysfunctionality. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Solar Legion said: I'm involved with other forums/communities outside of this one and have seen the difference between how those involved in other forums present their thoughts here and elsewhere. That's why many of us prefer here to there. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lada Charlton Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) I noticed this and got *destroyed* in a thread about basic privacy last week and this week. So weird. Continuing to post and ignore as often as possible to try and counteract any meanness. Edit: Had *no clue* the mean people on these forums were so cliquey, and so coordinated in their trolling. I've realized now the OP of this thread is actually writing this in support of someone who tried to shame-bomb me on another thread by writing her version of "the thread history" which is just really unnecessary and odd. I now know better which groups are supporting each other on this network, but that will never make me stop contributing. Have a great week!! Edited September 5, 2017 by Lada Charlton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Deakins Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) I haven't noticed any cliquiness with this version. There used to be with older versions that didn't have any competent moderating, and there may still be some, but I haven't noticed it. Edited September 5, 2017 by Phil Deakins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliJo Aldrin Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Phil Deakins said: I haven't noticed any cliquiness with this version. There used to be with older versions that didn't have any competent moderating, and there may still be some, but I haven't noticed it. Well the mods seem to run a tight ship now 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Deakins Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 They do. And it keeps the place civilised, which, imo, is much better than times past 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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