Why are there so many asshats on the server? - Page 5

jilena · #1 06-09-2010, 01:51 PM

I find people in general on this server to be rather nice. It's just the few tools you encounter are such tools that it probably makes anyone in their general vicinity look toolish!

Taxi · #2 06-09-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jilena [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I find people in general on this server to be rather nice. It's just the few tools you encounter are such tools that it probably makes anyone in their general vicinity look toolish!

You still owe me 100pp for that port in WK, i give you 3 days before the trains start raining.

jilena · #3 06-09-2010, 06:11 PM

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You still owe me 100pp for that port in WK, i give you 3 days before the trains start raining.

COME ON WITH IT. Also do I really? Cuz I will kill whoever was playing my account if they got me in debt! KILL.

Leokaiser · #4 06-09-2010, 02:26 PM

I haven't said anything 'needs' to be done about the atmosphere on this forum; but is there really anything wrong with hoping to be in a friendlier, more relaxed enviroment (in regards to attitudes rather than rules)?

We can pick and choose what we read, but only in so far as the title of the topic goes, because ranting and flaming is not limited to the Rants & Flames forum - this is the crux of my point. So basically, if someone doesn't want to read hateful garbage, they should choose not to read anything on these forums? Yeah, ok, I'm exagerating a little, but my point stands; there is little to no respect shown by some people to other posters in all the subforums.

And yes, I imagine the devs and GMs have what many would consider more important work to be getting on with, but I am certain there are more than a few resonable people out there who would be willing to help with moderating the forums to make it a more inviting place for players new and old alike.

Taxi · #5 06-09-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Leokaiser [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I haven't said anything 'needs' to be done about the atmosphere on this forum; but is there really anything wrong with hoping to be in a friendlier, more relaxed enviroment (in regards to attitudes rather than rules)?

We can pick and choose what we read, but only in so far as the title of the topic goes, because ranting and flaming is not limited to the Rants & Flames forum - this is the crux of my point. So basically, if someone doesn't want to read hateful garbage, they should choose not to read anything on these forums? Yeah, ok, I'm exagerating a little, but my point stands; there is little to no respect shown by some people to other posters in all the subforums.

And yes, I imagine the devs and GMs have what many would consider more important work to be getting on with, but I am certain there are more than a few resonable people out there who would be willing to help with moderating the forums to make it a more inviting place for players new and old alike.

I think you people are whining for nothing, im not denying theres some mild trolling here and there, but go check the server chat right now, its full of people giving tips for quests, class tips, talking about a ghost boat in a GM event. Go check it and come back, i mean... come on.

Adso · #6 06-09-2010, 03:00 PM

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I think you people are whining for nothing, im not denying theres some mild trolling here and there, but go check the server chat right now, its full of people giving tips for quests, class tips, talking about a ghost boat in a GM event. Go check it and come back, i mean... come on.

This.^

Even just check the main server chat forum. Longest thread on the front page right now is people thanking others for things... I mean come on! Maybe it gets worse at 50 or something, but leveling up has been 1000x more positive here than it ever was back in '99-'01.

Leokaiser · #7 06-09-2010, 03:03 PM

On a personal level, I'm rather desensitised to internet trolling, or I wouldn't be reading here in the first place, but it doesn't stop me shaking my head in exasperation fairly often. The same isn't true for everyone however, and perhaps this is telling from the low number of active posters we have compared the server population.

I've acknowledged that I have exagerated my point a little, and I feel you are downplaying the matter a little in a similar manner. Yes, there is a lot of good information and advice to be found here, but there are also a lot of threads (without going through them, I could point to at least one on the front page) and posters that go far beyond 'mild trolling'. I also wouldn't buy into an argument that because the majority of topics at the minute are troll-free, the expections become acceptable.

I've said all I can on this topic without simply reiterating, so I'll leave it at that. But as an aside, I did call it in my first post that I would be told me not to read here and called a whiner for my objective thoughts on the matter!

Taxi · #8 06-09-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leokaiser [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

On a personal level, I'm rather desensitised to internet trolling, or I wouldn't be reading here in the first place, but it doesn't stop me shaking my head in exasperation fairly often. The same isn't true for everyone however, and perhaps this is telling from the low number of active posters we have compared the server population.

I've acknowledged that I have exagerated my point a little, and I feel you are downplaying the matter a little in a similar manner. Yes, there is a lot of good information and advice to be found here, but there are also a lot of threads (without going through them, I could point to at least one on the front page) and posters that go far beyond 'mild trolling'. I also wouldn't buy into an argument that because the majority of topics at the minute are troll-free, the expections become acceptable.

I've said all I can on this topic without simply reiterating, so I'll leave it at that. But as an aside, I did call it in my first post that I would be told me not to read here and called a whiner for my objective thoughts on the matter!

By mild trolling i mean it happens here and there, i didnt mean the severity of the trolling. The main problem ive seen is the disgruntled type people that tries to be disruptive in a bunch of posts in rapid succession, and ive seen these people get banned swiftly.

I dont mean to be too rude, but come on, lets call a spade a spade. If youre going to start an hyperbolic thread called "So many asshats on the server" and basically anyone who asks for a sow and clarity in EC tunnel gets it in under 2mins, youre gonna get called on it.

Leokaiser · #9 06-09-2010, 03:15 PM

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If youre going to start an hyperbolic thread called "So many asshats on the server" and basically anyone who asks for a sow and clarity in EC tunnel gets it in under 2mins, youre gonna get called on it.

Well we are pretty much in agreement here; my comments relate purely to the forums. In game I think the community is pretty good.

rikustrength · #10 06-09-2010, 05:09 PM

A server where someone calling someone else a fag gets called out and told thats immature and not ok, thats a good server. If I just didn't care about community at all, I would go play more wow. I still have an active account, and it's nice for when I want to play a game where at any given moment someone is typing out the entire song "Journey" in the trade channel... It's a nice song, granted...

I honestly feel safe and secure on this server knowing that most of the community are helpful nice people, and that the few that AREN'T are the minority and that they ARE kept in line.