I myself find them a very simple, basic form of entertainment and don't see why they are so frowned upon here. Besides, if you don't like them, don't read them. What are your opinions on them?
Poll: Why so much hate on VS threads?
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They offer no discussion value and they tend to be a spot where hate and flaming tend to manifest.
For example, a vs thread about Master Chief vs Gordon Freeman will definitely attract a lot of flames for a number of reasons. That tends to be why they're looked down upon here. There isn't any entertainment in them.
For example, a vs thread about Master Chief vs Gordon Freeman will definitely attract a lot of flames for a number of reasons. That tends to be why they're looked down upon here. There isn't any entertainment in them.
I don't get why the wouldn't just make flaming against the rules though, I mean surely The Escapist does, but since they do, why not let us keep VS threads.
Fair enough, but in that case they could make an option to hide individual threads. Maybe a little more work, but it could work for both parties.shewolf51 said:
Isn't any entertainment value is simply your opinion, and if you could hide the threads than it wouldn't matter.maddawg IAJI said:
From the "Banhammer and You" thread:
Vs. Threads: These are dull, repetitive, and are surefire ways to start a flame war. All three things that The Escapist does not wish to be recognised as.
And the lack of discussion value doesn't help them either.
Vs. Threads: These are dull, repetitive, and are surefire ways to start a flame war. All three things that The Escapist does not wish to be recognised as.
And the lack of discussion value doesn't help them either.
versus threads are good for when people want to argue i think, as long as it isn't something like xbox vs ps3 which some people get too passionate about...
I agree, and whats wrong with a light argument now and then? Also, PC gaming master race>all consoles.crimsongamer said:
This thread isn't a vs thread though. Its a discussion on Vs threads, there is a difference.DaggerOfCompassion said:
Depends on the subject matter for me. If it's like "Monday's world cup game country X vs country Y - who are you supporting?" etc I don't mind
But things like "game/console X vs Y which is better?" just promotes biased opinions clashing and spiraling into arguements
But things like "game/console X vs Y which is better?" just promotes biased opinions clashing and spiraling into arguements
They inevitably turn into an E-peen sausage fest, even if not a flame war.
People will already have tossed their entire hand in with their favorite contender and will argue to the death, without considering alternatives.
Here is a visual metaphor for such discussions, most geeks will understand:
People will already have tossed their entire hand in with their favorite contender and will argue to the death, without considering alternatives.
Here is a visual metaphor for such discussions, most geeks will understand:
I like VS threads when its a nice friendly debate, but when it gets out of hand it needs to stop (this happens frequently on this website), I barely touch the religion/politics discussion nowadays.