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When did every board become SE++? -- Trainwreck Version
Omnicron9999
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I have lurked here for a number of years, and have started posting somewhat recently. It has always seemed in the past that any topics in the serious forums (G&T, D&D) that I frequented were taken seriously (meaning: on topic). The off-topic, more chat type (SE++) posts, were punished. It seems so less like that now.
I can show specific examples if needed, but it seems so rampant that I don't think it is really necessary. Please, don't get me wrong, I like SE++ as well, but I think every post has its place. Reading through serious threads has become stupid at times.
I can show specific examples if needed, but it seems so rampant that I don't think it is really necessary. Please, don't get me wrong, I like SE++ as well, but I think every post has its place. Reading through serious threads has become stupid at times.
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Here is a good example, first reply.
I never object to an awesome internet joke, or meme, but really? Half the threads on SE are more productive.
EDIT: Coglio...nice edit
I see about every other post in that thread being relevant and on-topic
Every other one is a joke post.
Are you suggesting that the moderators should be busting all of those?
What the fuck? One joke, followed by what seem to be several posts addressing the topic at length? Are you the Fun Police or something?
I'm only suggesting we try to keep the on topic boards...ON TOPIC.
Stupid posts, e.g. cocks dicks lol...
Shouldn't be tolerated in the at least somewhat serious topics.
I'm not sure we have enough image macros to cover this...
I mean, really, if it's rampant, you should be able to come up with 10 blatant examples pretty easily.
Whoa, whoa, I'm not trying to kill the party here...
Like I said, jokes are fine.
If everyone really wants, I will bring a bunch of examples of threads being nonsense. I am only saying that it seems everything is going way more casual. I used to LOVE reading D&D threads, they are interesting, informative, and really entertaining. Now it seems that they are just jokes, and non serious posts. As its description states, it is supposed to be more structured than SE. I can hardly tell the difference sometimes.
I'd be okay with you using a spoiler tag and providing like, 100 links.
Because it'd have to be at least 100 links before I considered it a severe problem.
Nope, sorry, I want ten threads linked here. Get to it.
Basically, I figured there would be more of a concensus on this. I like hanging out here, and I really don't want to make waves. Seriously, I only wanted to voice some concern.
to Pony: The very point I am making is that D&D isn't more structured, the definition says it should be, however.
If everyone else disagrees, I can deal.
EDITED: spelling
Hint: One of them is a forum full of nothing but penis jokes, the others are not.
So people come into threads with a bit of irreverent humor and conjecture. What is wrong with that? I think we are allowed to enjoy ourselves to a certain degree, otherwise it'd be so damn stuffy no one would want to post.
Jesus, everyone took this WAY too seriously. User issue forum? Forums, by their very definition are a place to DISCUSS. Lets lock this thread, and everyone chill. I thought my point could be a useful source of constructive critcism, not a source of discord.
I completly understand that these forums are meant as a source of relaxation. That is the very reason I am here now. I do not understand how I do not contribute seriously, I regularly contribute to H&A, in what I feel is a constructive form. No one is expected to perform for anyone, myself included.
You were supposed to take it seriously.
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god, this is so embarrassing
make a thread about it why don't ya
Here is an example:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=18359
other boards talk about tentacle rape hentai in threads about wargames?
damn, i should probably visit other forums more often, that sounds rad
Person 1: OP with an interesting topic of discussion
Person 2: Joke relating to topic
Person 3: Discussion relating to topic
SE++:
Person 1: OP with silly image or random statement
Person 2: Demand for nudies of OP
As you can see from my representative examples, D&D is not devolving in to SE++, its silliness is just on-topic.
I think what we're seeing is a person that hates fun.
This is a false statement.
This is a false representation.
SE++ is different than the other forums, but it is really not different in the way that it is commonly portrayed. Discussions comparing SE++ and other forums always fall flat because there are far too many prejudices, myths, and naive opinions about SE++ going around.
oh, also, this thread?
disaster.
*LOCKED*