Are these forums really useful?
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These forums are full of gamers so dont expect anything big since most gamers think they are some godlike being that deserves immidiate respect and is SOMEONE UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT even though they are so stupid they cant see that this attitude is just coming from silly in game manipulations that only exist to make them feel better about themselves for no real reason. Well no real reason for them, the companies get a lot of money from that, hooray for ethical game industry xD
This also creates gigantic fragile empty egos that make many gamers rage and attack anyone who said anything negative for them, just see the forums, full of negative retaliations so their fragile egos wont get hurt. And because of those stupidly fragile egos free speech isnt allowed.
Generic gamer got banned because he had an "offensive" opinion, and moderators do know how stupid people are here and know that many are going to attack him because he "insulted" them, while if people had brains and KNEW that they werent what generic gamer said then they wouldnt get offended...
Even trolls get banned here because people are so stupid they cant see when someone is OBVIOUSLY provoking them...But eh, you have to defend your ego from the evil troll attacks...
Plus people feel better when someone is doing something that they believe is not right, because it implies they are the good innocent people. Have you seen the lulzsec threads that got deleted? They were full of people insulting and degrading lulzsec so they can make their sad selves feel better compared to evil and unethical lulzsec that stole their precious ego boosts... Watching threads filled with pointless insults and degrading terms was kinda sad...completely pointless and useless but eh makes ppl feel better in their imaginary world
Which leads to the subject of pointless and stupid obvious answer topics which i facepalm every time i see, but in the case of "opinion topics" People feel better subconsciously when they see threads like "what do YOU..." or "YOU believe that x?". Those thinks make people think someone actually cares or that their opinion matters but just like you observed, it doesnt matter at all, people are posting pointless opinions completely disregarding other opinions so at the end you have a 10 page thread with opinions bouncing form one side to another and 0 good arguments expect "degrading arguments" since gamers dont have much of a defense, knowledge wise so they just try to degrade someones argument by calling him a kid, jobless or whatever, anything that will make them look lesser in their eyes so their ego wont get hurt...
Some threads at least serve as lulz, watching homophobic people at mass effect 3 same sex romance thread or watching some epicly epic funny quotes about sexuality is quite nice time killing xD
This also creates gigantic fragile empty egos that make many gamers rage and attack anyone who said anything negative for them, just see the forums, full of negative retaliations so their fragile egos wont get hurt. And because of those stupidly fragile egos free speech isnt allowed.
Generic gamer got banned because he had an "offensive" opinion, and moderators do know how stupid people are here and know that many are going to attack him because he "insulted" them, while if people had brains and KNEW that they werent what generic gamer said then they wouldnt get offended...
Even trolls get banned here because people are so stupid they cant see when someone is OBVIOUSLY provoking them...But eh, you have to defend your ego from the evil troll attacks...
Plus people feel better when someone is doing something that they believe is not right, because it implies they are the good innocent people. Have you seen the lulzsec threads that got deleted? They were full of people insulting and degrading lulzsec so they can make their sad selves feel better compared to evil and unethical lulzsec that stole their precious ego boosts... Watching threads filled with pointless insults and degrading terms was kinda sad...completely pointless and useless but eh makes ppl feel better in their imaginary world
Which leads to the subject of pointless and stupid obvious answer topics which i facepalm every time i see, but in the case of "opinion topics" People feel better subconsciously when they see threads like "what do YOU..." or "YOU believe that x?". Those thinks make people think someone actually cares or that their opinion matters but just like you observed, it doesnt matter at all, people are posting pointless opinions completely disregarding other opinions so at the end you have a 10 page thread with opinions bouncing form one side to another and 0 good arguments expect "degrading arguments" since gamers dont have much of a defense, knowledge wise so they just try to degrade someones argument by calling him a kid, jobless or whatever, anything that will make them look lesser in their eyes so their ego wont get hurt...
Some threads at least serve as lulz, watching homophobic people at mass effect 3 same sex romance thread or watching some epicly epic funny quotes about sexuality is quite nice time killing xD
Welp, guess Generic Gamer got banned for expressing a sentiment that was well-explained, put in context and which many people agreed with.
Makes sense.
Once again, mods, what is the POINT of even allowing these threads to exist if one of the two or three possible responses to the question in the thread title will earn you moderation? This is a blatantly slanted enforcement policy.
Makes sense.
Once again, mods, what is the POINT of even allowing these threads to exist if one of the two or three possible responses to the question in the thread title will earn you moderation? This is a blatantly slanted enforcement policy.
Im not sure I agree with him getting banned, but Im afraid to express my opinion, because I might get banned.NameIsRobertPaulson said:
So uh good job on the banning guys! I agree wholeheartedly! free speech = LOL!
No. They aren't for me. I figured out quiet some time ago why people use forums: vanity. The only thing that people get out of this kind of thing where they talk into a box and get response from people who may or may not exist is that people get to express their opinions and idea, thus being vain. Of course some people also ask for opinions or surveys, once again focusing on helping themselves too. For the msot part lots of the comments I see are focused not on helping or explaining but more on expressing the poster's opinion and their own ideas, thus vanity. I don't really find that useful for anything more then getting a public opinion count. Of course maybe I'm just jaded from spending so long here. Honestly I just use the forum as a way to waste time and sometimes ask myself what I think about stuff. Vanity, vanity, all is vanity.
Not quite sure on the banning either. They usually at least put a reason as to why they banned a person. Sooo... a bit skeptical on if he actually got banned, and specifically why.Michael Logan said:
The mods are usually nice people, but they can be on the strict side.
I dont think generic gamer deserved the ban for that post. Maybe he had background but either way the post shouldn't have spilled the cup.
On topic. They are useful for entretainment, news, as a launch plataform for contributors, discussing light subjects and reading others opinions that might or not be well tought/smart. Don't come here expecting to find the meaning of life.
On topic. They are useful for entretainment, news, as a launch plataform for contributors, discussing light subjects and reading others opinions that might or not be well tought/smart. Don't come here expecting to find the meaning of life.
I feel guilty now for getting a long term member banned. I hope he doesn't feel too bad for it.
I keep going into the philosophy of it in head.
I generally did the beckoning, with all of the 'controversial opinions welcome' and I don't see why I wasn't given at least a warning.
I suppose forum content isn't actually up to me, as the public have access to this thread, and their... opinions may come into contact with an opposing opinion, and so cancel out in a massive release of energy proportional to their egos mass.
I don't actually know where to go to get my fix of controversy, however, so ...l'blarrr.
I keep going into the philosophy of it in head.
I generally did the beckoning, with all of the 'controversial opinions welcome' and I don't see why I wasn't given at least a warning.
I suppose forum content isn't actually up to me, as the public have access to this thread, and their... opinions may come into contact with an opposing opinion, and so cancel out in a massive release of energy proportional to their egos mass.
I don't actually know where to go to get my fix of controversy, however, so ...l'blarrr.
Oh yes, the forums are very useful for finding out what it would be like if the last enemy you killed in a videogame *insert scenario here*.
Real great...
Ahhh, you know i kid escapist.
The Escapist forums are useful for keeping me occupied, that's for damn sure.
Real great...
Ahhh, you know i kid escapist.
The Escapist forums are useful for keeping me occupied, that's for damn sure.
Yes, let's jump between the two extremes in moderation, because there's no middle ground.NameIsRobertPaulson said:
Way to ignore my main point: that this thread is asking a question, and users are getting banned for providing one of the possible answers.
JUST LOCK THE THREAD IF WE CAN'T DISCUSS IT. Threads like these are just bait for the Escapist to ban dissenters. It's practically trolling to ask a question and then moderate people for their answer, when that answer is reasonable, well-explained and not profane.
There is a reason veteran posters agree with people like Generic Gamer.
I signed up to this site two days ago(but i've been visiting for much longer) and I find these forums extremely informative and fun, a rare combination.
Being able to give my view on polls and other threads exposes me to ideas and opinions i wouldn't have come across otherwise giving be something to think and if need be be argue about.
Being able to give my view on polls and other threads exposes me to ideas and opinions i wouldn't have come across otherwise giving be something to think and if need be be argue about.
I find them both useful, interesting and informative.
Not only does it show news and peoples view on them, but also on various issues which other forums ive been to tend to censure after a while.
Not only does it show news and peoples view on them, but also on various issues which other forums ive been to tend to censure after a while.
I agree.VeneratedWulfen93 said:
And if it hasn't already happened, allow me to be the first to welcome you to the escapist.
Breakfast is at 9.30.
Ah ye i forgot, there are also the horrible "opinion" threads, were to op already has an opinion and know what answers to pretty much expect but he still creates the topic so he can feel better when people agree with him...
Ah feeling better about yourself for the wrong reasons, its everywhere xD
Also my sympathies to generic gamer which got banned by the usual loladmins banning everyone they find "offensive" so kids wont outburst and start whining...Sigh, thats the escapist and other "big" forums, they have to protect the masses...
Ah feeling better about yourself for the wrong reasons, its everywhere xD
Also my sympathies to generic gamer which got banned by the usual loladmins banning everyone they find "offensive" so kids wont outburst and start whining...Sigh, thats the escapist and other "big" forums, they have to protect the masses...
I'd understand a ban if it was just out and out flamebait, but it wasn't.
*Sigh* You simply cannot improve in any aspect if you (a) refuse to look at criticism, or (b) respond to criticism with hostility. It's just counter-productive. I rather like what MiracleofSound has said, that being to make sure you know what criticism is the right criticism, and acting accordingly.
You can't "fix" opinions as it were, true, but you can at least influence and guide. And yes, it is true, many in this community are really not what they make themselves out to be.
*Sigh* You simply cannot improve in any aspect if you (a) refuse to look at criticism, or (b) respond to criticism with hostility. It's just counter-productive. I rather like what MiracleofSound has said, that being to make sure you know what criticism is the right criticism, and acting accordingly.
You can't "fix" opinions as it were, true, but you can at least influence and guide. And yes, it is true, many in this community are really not what they make themselves out to be.
Yep any opinion that is not "allowed" by the god mods is labaled as flamebait and trolling since for them everyone is supposed to be a generic good brainwashed housewife in these forums that starts his posts withLord Mountbatten Reborn said:
"hello fellow neighbor, how are you today?, i fear i will have to SLightly disagree with your professional opinion..."