Thread: Where is the love?

Another rant about the assholes on DV? Oh noes.

I blame the internet. But I agree also, while being vaguely aware that I may have contributed my fair share of hate. Apparently.

Originally Posted by Pensive Patrick

I've been away for a while, and since I was last active on this forum, it seems everyone has turned into assholes, with a few exceptions. Arrogance, verbal diarrhea, aggressiveness, disrespectfulness; these are a only few of the traits I've encountered recently. Is there a factory somewhere, churning them out? It's like DV has given drugs and alcohol to 11 year olds with unstable emotions and let them loose on the forums.

Personally, I blame video games. Also George Bush. And terrorism.

Yeah, things have gotten a little...heh bad But I think the mods/admins are doing a good job at stifling this recent influx of demon incarnated humans.

There's a quick and painless cure, Pensive - stay out of Sensless Banter.

Honest. I keep hearing about the complaints of certain members, but I never seem to notice it much (except for chat - but that's a different beast). I chalk it up to my rare appearance in here.

Most issues seem to spawn from within this section (or off topic). With good reason - it's 'sensless' and it's 'banter' - merely a place for people to just kick back and shoot the shit. Unfortunately, some see that as a free pass to discuss George Bush, video games, and terrorism

The internet is full of assclowns.

This is a reflection of the entire population outside the internet.

The challenge is learning how to deal with them and live with them. Be it ignore, discourse, fight, kill, negotiate, etc.
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Originally Posted by Pensive Patrick

I've been away for a while, and since I was last active on this forum, it seems everyone has turned into assholes, with a few exceptions. Arrogance, verbal diarrhea, aggressiveness, disrespectfulness; these are a only few of the traits I've encountered recently. Is there a factory somewhere, churning them out? It's like DV has given drugs and alcohol to 11 year olds with unstable emotions and let them loose on the forums.

Personally, I blame video games. Also George Bush. And terrorism.

Always to blame

Maybe it is the absence of members like yourself. I am serious too.
I have seen so many members leave and they were a good part of the communiity.
A community is built by its members. Then they leave and......... well.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Howie

Always to blame

Maybe it is the absence of members like yourself. I am serious too.
I have seen so many members leave and they were a good part of the communiity.
A community is built by its members. Then they leave and well.

Thanks

Agreed. Although, worded oddly, Howie, lol.

Howie translator:
"I would like to have more cool people like you! Those of you who are worried about the jerks around; just stay and by staying, you will help stifle out the antagonists."

Right?
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Originally Posted by O'nus

Agreed. Although, worded oddly, Howie, lol.

Howie translator:
"I would like to have more cool people like you! Those of you who are worried about the jerks around; just stay and by staying, you will help stifle out the antagonists."

Right?
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What O'nus said!

Originally Posted by Pensive Patrick

given drugs to 11 year olds with unstable emotions and let them loose on the forums.

Hello me.

Originally Posted by Howie

Originally Posted by Onus

Howie translator:
"I would like to have more cool people like you! Those of you who are worried about the jerks around; just stay and by staying, you will help stifle out the antagonists."

Right?
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What O'nus said!

And THERE is the love of which you have sought!

Well once again I agree.

Anyway, *goes on quest to spread love*

Originally Posted by Xox

Well once again I agree.

Anyway, *goes on quest to spread love*

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Originally Posted by O'nus

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Here we go!

The love might have left when ice dawg left.

But never fear. I'm still here and as lovable as ever.
Feel the love dammit!
*grabs you in a spine shattering hug*

Originally Posted by Vex Kitten

The love might have left when ice dawg left.

But never fear. I'm still here and as lovable as ever.
Feel the love dammit!
*grabs you in a spine shattering hug*

Why does Eric not come around anymore?

He does live in Southern Ontario, doesn't he? Vex, let's hunt him down..

(Note; his name is Eric, right..?)
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Are you suggesting that we ... stalk ice dawg?
If so... count me in.

Stalking ice dawg? I think I can fit that into my schedule, if y'all wouldn't mind bringing me along. I'll provide the guiness.

About 98% of the love is in the "Do you need a hug?" thread. You're sure to find some there.

Originally Posted by O'nus

The challenge is learning how to deal with them and live with them. Be it ignore, discourse, fight, kill, negotiate, etc.
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Don't forget cast magic missile, taunt, or play dead. The last two saved a girl's life!

Originally Posted by Amethyst Star

Don't forget cast magic missile, taunt, or play dead. The last two saved a girl's life!

Lol, cute.

Edit: Sorry guys, couldn't resist.

Originally Posted by O'nus

(Note; his name is Eric, right..?)
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Hehehe. Nope.

It's Ryan.

Originally Posted by Tornado Joe

There's a quick and painless cure, Pensive - stay out of Sensless Banter.

Honest. I keep hearing about the complaints of certain members, but I never seem to notice it much (except for chat - but that's a different beast). I chalk it up to my rare appearance in here.

Most issues seem to spawn from within this section (or off topic). With good reason - it's 'sensless' and it's 'banter' - merely a place for people to just kick back and shoot the shit. Unfortunately, some see that as a free pass to discuss George Bush, video games, and terrorism

I agree with TJ.

It's senseless banther, and it seems where that is most people are having the "problems" with. People keep getting mad about how random and crap people are beeing in senseless... but that is kind of what it's for.... to just act a nut and be senseless.

Now if it was any other part of the forum... that wouldn't be good, but I'm sure if things pop up like that anywhere else the mods have control over that pretty well.

-patience

There is a 1000 post thread completely devoted to hugs. It's not that bad in the real forum. The reason that the off-topic forum has gotten heated is because the majority of the members here are americans. There is an election coming in a year and the country is pretty divided because there are sensitive issues: civil rights, war, torture...

I admit that I've gotten involved in some of those debates, I'm pro civil rights, anti war, and anti torture and feel very strongly about all three. There are people that feel very strongly the other way so we debate. It starts out friendly, but then degenerates into a shouting match. So I'm going to blame this on kittens, but they're so cute I can't stay mad at them.

Both TJ and Howie make good points. Also, a Calvin and Hobbes quote: “Know what's weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change. But pretty soon, everything's different.” - Calvin

And another, for posterity: “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently.” - Calvin

Originally Posted by ClouD

Hehehe. Nope.

It's Ryan.

Bah, I always confused those two names for some reason.

Amethyst Star; lol, I <3 you.

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Baaaah, I've seen discussion regarding SB a few times before, and I used to be on the side of people who said, "Well it's SB, that's what it's for..."

I have since changed my mind completely, mostly because of what's been going on the past while. It's not supposed to be that senseless! It's so senseless that regulars who aren't the 4 or 5 of you steer clear of it. How is that healthy for this forum.