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It's a shame. I suppose that's what happens when you get a massive community, instead of the tight-knit one. I suppose that's how Cheeze and werepossum feel about the likes of me...Fire Daemon post=18.72558.764509 said:
As for the topic, I suppose it's because of human nature.
Pretty much this.TheNecroswanson post=18.72558.764472 said:
In any given topic. you're guaranteed 5 types of posts:
- Serious: These are very rare to say the least.
- Joke: Either witty or non-witty. The poster wants to feel better about themselves by putting you down. Much like the bullies in high school, except your in your twenties, and they're still 13
- E-Peen: More or less the, "I'm better than you" argument
- Useless: Quotes a poster of themselves, and doesn't add anything more
- Ads, or plugs: In game development forums that I visit people will advertise their web pages, and plug their game any time they can.
Honestly, I'm one of the few people I know that post seriously every time I post, even if I will use humor every now and then.
Because four consecutive serious posts is quite the achievement.thejackyl post=18.72558.764624 said:
(I know you're probably talking about other forums and what not, but I couldn't resist.)
How much of any given thread I read depends on how many posts are in front of me, my interest in topic at hand, and how quickly the thread moves. Really, it amounts to picking your battles. For example, posting in any thread about Yahtzee past the second page all but guarantees that no one will see your post.
You also have to sell yourself with a unique avatar and a username that has buzzword potential. People also tend to pay attention to heavy posters.
On the escapist there are 3 kinds of posts
-Jesus fucking CHRIST Why didn't you use the search feature!
-Debate/troll accusation
-4 chan reference
-Jesus fucking CHRIST Why didn't you use the search feature!
-Debate/troll accusation
-4 chan reference
Touche (And yes, I meant all of the forums I post at)Maet post=18.72558.764643 said:
And that reminds me of another type of response you could get:
The "Low Post Count" comment. It happens a lot on Gamefaqs, especially when a new poster asks a question that the "oldbies" have known forever.
Since the amount of circle-jerkery here has been becoming quite troubling as of late, I think I will weigh in on how we can deal with this new cancer eating away at our discussions.
*The following is an excerpt from John Galt's internet handbook, How to Fight the Cancer: A Lulzy Manifesto*
Firstly, when you get a large group of people in one room, there's going to be some of them who stand out for a whole plethora of reasons. Why they stand out isn't important, what matters is that they do. Now, so far we've got a primordial forum-soup of a lot of people with a relatively small group of oldfags. Seeing as how there is a large trend going about the internet these days where anyone can feel loved, there will be those who seek to become as respected as the oldfags. The newfags will then attempt to ingratiate themselves into the established group with varying degrees of success. Some do it well, others fail hard with their blatant pretentiousness (Textbook Example #23: MGG=Reviews). This will eventually create a histrionic atmosphere where attention becomes a hot commodity to be coveted and hoarded.
Now that we've established how our cancer got it's start, there's a variety of resolutions to the problem, some more feasible than others.
Chemo-1: We revert to a chan-like forced anonymity. Pros are the lack of ego and therefore, lack of serious business. Cons being that, in large groups, you've got a larger population of trolls hanging about. Seeing as how Yahtzee videos are nothing but trollbait, that idea is going to get shot down pretty quickly.
Chemo-2: We do nothing and wait until the cancer grows to critical mass. The forum eventually becomes to big for anyone to recognize anyone outside their personal circle of relative oldfags and then the cozy atmosphere of the Escapist is lost. It becomes like the real world with its serious business and disappointments. Obviously, not the ideal solution.
Chemo-3: We crank up the moderation staff and try to impress upon each new member the gravity of forum posting, that is, none. We've got to remind people that the internet is a place largely devoid of social consequences. It doesn't matter if you gain respect or make an ass of yourself, so long as you follow the site's rules. We must remind people that on the internet, no one cares about your problems or accomplishments. The only criteria for success is how intelligent and sensible you're able to come across as. This will help silence the new posters looking for respect, advice, and sympathy, thus curing about 61% of our cancer. The other 39% will plague us till the end of time as inaccurate statistics have no real cure.
*The following is an excerpt from John Galt's internet handbook, How to Fight the Cancer: A Lulzy Manifesto*
Firstly, when you get a large group of people in one room, there's going to be some of them who stand out for a whole plethora of reasons. Why they stand out isn't important, what matters is that they do. Now, so far we've got a primordial forum-soup of a lot of people with a relatively small group of oldfags. Seeing as how there is a large trend going about the internet these days where anyone can feel loved, there will be those who seek to become as respected as the oldfags. The newfags will then attempt to ingratiate themselves into the established group with varying degrees of success. Some do it well, others fail hard with their blatant pretentiousness (Textbook Example #23: MGG=Reviews). This will eventually create a histrionic atmosphere where attention becomes a hot commodity to be coveted and hoarded.
Now that we've established how our cancer got it's start, there's a variety of resolutions to the problem, some more feasible than others.
Chemo-1: We revert to a chan-like forced anonymity. Pros are the lack of ego and therefore, lack of serious business. Cons being that, in large groups, you've got a larger population of trolls hanging about. Seeing as how Yahtzee videos are nothing but trollbait, that idea is going to get shot down pretty quickly.
Chemo-2: We do nothing and wait until the cancer grows to critical mass. The forum eventually becomes to big for anyone to recognize anyone outside their personal circle of relative oldfags and then the cozy atmosphere of the Escapist is lost. It becomes like the real world with its serious business and disappointments. Obviously, not the ideal solution.
Chemo-3: We crank up the moderation staff and try to impress upon each new member the gravity of forum posting, that is, none. We've got to remind people that the internet is a place largely devoid of social consequences. It doesn't matter if you gain respect or make an ass of yourself, so long as you follow the site's rules. We must remind people that on the internet, no one cares about your problems or accomplishments. The only criteria for success is how intelligent and sensible you're able to come across as. This will help silence the new posters looking for respect, advice, and sympathy, thus curing about 61% of our cancer. The other 39% will plague us till the end of time as inaccurate statistics have no real cure.
Well now... that's just depressing.
Especially Chemo-2, which is what is going to eventually happen.
Especially Chemo-2, which is what is going to eventually happen.
I don't post often, but I lurk. Being noticed/famous is all well and good, until it actually happens. Then its just really awkward. I need shadows and trickery to operate, just in case I accidentally catch a glimpse of myself in a shiney surface. <.<
I'm nobody. Zen knows me, and seeing as Zen knows a few people around here I probably bumped into a few of you a couple times too, but nobody overly important. Anyway, this is Zens attention grabbing thread, not mine. Totally not here to hijack... not after what happened that last time... oh god, she just stepped out in front of me. I slammed on the breaks but it was to late... where was I? Oh, right. Hi Zen! *waves*
Hello! Probably no one knows me, but I signed up about a month ago. Had scoped the forums for a while on a Wednesday (yes for ZP) for over a year and finally signed up. I came from a few forums, GameFaqs mainly :S
To comment on your topic, I like to read what people post. I have noticed the general lack of interest most people have to what you have to say though. I expect so much on any internet forum but have noticed it's much better over here. However, the other day I was posting on a thread and suddenly a female member (won't name names as some of you may be friends) posted in the thread with nothing of importance to say except to (re)establish the fact that she's female.
I wasn't really sure at first if this was case, or if it was a case of more posts or a longer membership period but the whole thread somehow turned towards this one person with fuck all of value (to the topic) to say. This sort of thing, I hate more than pointless threads. At least I can just, not click on them.
Like some others have mentioned, it's good to have a rant. But only if it's smart and has some effort and point to it. Not just "I hate this, it's shit, Fanboys this, it's crap, it's shit, Halo that, it's wank, it's all rubbish!". I enjoy a good rant and it's good to get stuff off your chest.
Lastly, Even though I've only been signed up (checking daily) for a month, I have noticed the vast amount of duplicate threads. Although, I am the sort of person to drop the good old "[/thread] please" and offer them a link. I'm sure some folk find that tedious, sorry
EDIT: Forgot to mention, love the thread name. That'll get you plenty of attention
To comment on your topic, I like to read what people post. I have noticed the general lack of interest most people have to what you have to say though. I expect so much on any internet forum but have noticed it's much better over here. However, the other day I was posting on a thread and suddenly a female member (won't name names as some of you may be friends) posted in the thread with nothing of importance to say except to (re)establish the fact that she's female.
I wasn't really sure at first if this was case, or if it was a case of more posts or a longer membership period but the whole thread somehow turned towards this one person with fuck all of value (to the topic) to say. This sort of thing, I hate more than pointless threads. At least I can just, not click on them.
Like some others have mentioned, it's good to have a rant. But only if it's smart and has some effort and point to it. Not just "I hate this, it's shit, Fanboys this, it's crap, it's shit, Halo that, it's wank, it's all rubbish!". I enjoy a good rant and it's good to get stuff off your chest.
Lastly, Even though I've only been signed up (checking daily) for a month, I have noticed the vast amount of duplicate threads. Although, I am the sort of person to drop the good old "[/thread] please" and offer them a link. I'm sure some folk find that tedious, sorry
EDIT: Forgot to mention, love the thread name. That'll get you plenty of attention
I blame Yahtzee and everyone that has (recently) joined in his wake. I am in favor of John Galt's chemo #3.TheNecroswanson post=18.72558.764534 said:
You think I'd be worried about your post, but I'm not. I just want to know what the hell your picture is.Jacobra post=18.72558.764751 said:
On topic, do you know how hard it is to get though 5 pages of posts without going blind? Its the main reason I don't post in threads with 6+ pages.
That and I don't think I would add anything new at that point.