Things You've Noticed About The Escapist Forums

[Piemaster]

That despite being a gaming forum the off topic section is far more busy.

 

[Grayl]

Just that people are far more inclined to correct bad grammar/spelling then most other forums I've been to.

No they're not...

Oh, and it's "more inclined to correct bad grammar/spelling THAN most other forums", not "THEN most other forums".

 

[NeutralMunchHotel]

So many idiots arguing about religion, and not a single brain to go around.

And you slide past with your incredibly safe avatar...

 

[Stoic raptor]

the off topic threads are way more interesting than gaming threads, especialy if its involves alcohol stories. this community has very funny stories about them being drunk

 

[Internet Kraken]

if you ask for probation,you get it.literally ask for it

You sometimes get probation for stupid things and one small offence

Don't believe? look

You should consider yourself lucky. Some people get 7 day probations for short posts....or 3 day suspensions.....or 7 day suspensions.

 

[Stoic raptor]

That despite being a gaming forum the off topic section is far more busy.

the off topic threads are way more interesting than gaming threads, especialy if its involves alcohol stories. this community has very funny stories about them being drunk

This, offtopic has all the fun. Its where the party is at around here...if most everyone around here werent so deathly afraid of socializing. Anywho, ive noticed that people here have really silly relationship problems or lack there of. Also people will add you as a friend and never speak one word to you...i try to talk to all the people on my friends list.

true. i added a friend and i never spoke to that friend ever again.

 

[LeWiggster]

It's filled with a combination of reasonable people and obnoxious manchildren. Take a moment to consider where you lie.

 

[I Stomp on Kittens]

if you ask for probation,you get it.literally ask for it

You sometimes get probation for stupid things and one small offence

Don't believe? look

You should consider yourself lucky. Some people get 7 day probations for short posts....or 3 day suspensions.....or 7 day suspensions.

It just pisses me off. Ut Oh are we going off topic? quick hide!!!!!

 

[alygishere]

I noticed that if you are new to te escapist , say less than 200 posts you stand a high chance of being ignored

 

[similar.squirrel]

There was a brief upsurge in new users and consequently awful spelling and grammar, but that seems to have subsided, fortunately.

And I've gotten 2 forum warnings since I went Gonzo, so I guess they've taken my metaphorical training-wheels.

 

[beddo]

I've noticed the stupid Matrix icons, they're really annoying.

 

[Erana]

I've noticed that punishments for the "First!!1!!one!!1" comments on Zero Punctuation have gone from bans to probations and suspensions.
It's also a really nice place to be.

And that I'm still not a common name yet... Damnit -.-

At what stage do you become a common name?

When you sell your soul (4000 posts)
We're there, man. We made it.

I was a common name before I hit 4000 posts...
At least, I hope so!

I noticed that if you are new to te escapist , say less than 200 posts you stand a high chance of being ignored

Well, one of the thing I've noticed is that these forums feel more like a bunch of rooms with people chatting in them. This includes a greater sense of reward than typical online chats. The thing is, Alygishere, if you're new, and you don't have anything striking and characterizing, we don't have a personality to pair with your post, and it feels more like writing without a person behind it. Your posts aren't invalidated by it, its just that they will gain more emotional clout as we better get to know you.

 

[lacktheknack]

People here LOVE to screw up polls given an option.

 

[Kuchinawa212]

How people make this a much better forum then other ones I used to go to.

And how the mods are firm but fair. And I love them for it!

 

[lacktheknack]

My grammar has vastly improved since i've been here (I still have a habbit of using smiley faces though )

It's "habit".

I'm sorry. Don't kill me.

 

[Berethond]

I was a common name before I hit 4000 posts...
At least, I hope so!

I think I remember before you were Gonzo.

 

[NeutralMunchHotel]

I've noticed that punishments for the "First!!1!!one!!1" comments on Zero Punctuation have gone from bans to probations and suspensions.
It's also a really nice place to be.

And that I'm still not a common name yet... Damnit -.-

At what stage do you become a common name?

When you sell your soul (4000 posts)
We're there, man. We made it.

I was a common name before I hit 4000 posts...
At least, I hope so!

I noticed that if you are new to te escapist , say less than 200 posts you stand a high chance of being ignored

Well, one of the thing I've noticed is that these forums feel more like a bunch of rooms with people chatting in them. This includes a greater sense of reward than typical online chats. The thing is, Alygishere, if you're new, and you don't have anything striking and characterizing, we don't have a personality to pair with your post, and it feels more like writing without a person behind it. Your posts aren't invalidated by it, its just that they will gain more emotional clout as we better get to know you.

Wait... is your avatar Refia? From Final Fantasy III? It would seem as though you're the only other person that I've met who's played it.

 

[similar.squirrel]

1) There is a great diversity here; people from all sorts of backgrounds, countries, religions, ages, races... You name it, we've probably got some.

2) No-one seems to notice that the good Captain's name is OBLIVIOUS not Obvious. One of those tricks of the eye perhaps...

Wait..No. That cannot be. I'm checking that. Will be right back.

Edit: Crap. It IS Oblivious.

 

[Lord George]

I've noticed that no matter what I write, no-body ever replies. I'm like the unwanted child of the Escapist.

I was torn between the deliciousness of seeing you get ignored while writing about being ignored and giving you a hug. Awwwww *hugs matnatz*.