Socrates, 400 BCE: "Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, they gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers. I despair for the future."
Now, you may be wondering what that quote has to do with this thread. In short, people have believed, for thousands of years, that the generations after them were constantly degrading, sliding towards evil. While the OP is certainly no Socrates, his posts do agree with that quote. However, the fact of the matter is that it has always been like this, and will always be like this. Placing yourself on the moral high ground simply so you can talk down to the unwashed masses causes far more anger than trolling/noobishness ever will.
My advice, get off your damn high horse and just be a part of the community, or leave completely. People do not respect a self righteous attitude, and showing that off is a quick way to prevent people from adopting and following your ideals.
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There was a man who feared not the reaper
He dug in the earth ever deeper
Diamonds of his
Were lost, with a hiss
There is a man who now fears the creeper
Anndd here we go again...
Why ever you guys say's "Back to 4chan Huur duuuur" to everything? It's like the answer for your lifes, Right next to "peacefull"
And no, you have to visit more forums, and then you gonna discover what is a Hostile Game Forum, seriously, go change your clothes already, is almost school time.
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Damn you, Herobrine...
Mod edit: Warn issued for trolling.
So I guess mods on this forum don't understand sarcasm then?
Trying to say you are better for more time on forums/games makes you worse. Bragging at all makes you worse. Trying to "troll" someone makes you worse. Having the "genius" attitude makes you worse. Saying that everyone is terrible for doing someone makes you worse. The only people I can actually respect in this forum is people that will challenge me over something that I am stating my, normally misinformed, opinion. Literally 90% of this forum sounds like they either came from /b/ or heard of /b/ from its newer members. Every person in this forum that starts to show signs of being a new /b/tard should be banned for a week because normally they think "When I am disliked that means they actually like me" and that mentality should never be tolerated. And yes I will admit that I came from /b/. Ban me if you wish.
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I tried it with terrible results. I gave my wife my glasses for a second, a creeper showed up and now my wife is pregnant.
Dear moderators: I would very much like the opportunity to vote the OP up. Voting on other threads is a much lower priority – although it might help.
As for those who invoke the Greater Internet ****wad Theory as an excuse, or even some sort of ideal: no, the Internet as a whole is not like this. It’s just the parts you frequent. Have you ever stopped to wonder why?
(Also, if anyone can explain to me where the accusations of “political correctness” came from, I’d be much obliged.)
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Socrates, 400 BCE: "Children today are tyrants. They contradict their parents, they gobble their food and tyrannize their teachers. I despair for the future."
Point of order: that’s a heavily mangled version of a speech by a satire of Socrates in Aristophanes’ The Clouds.
I thought I'd add to this in the simplest way I can.
This is not real life, no one here is actually going to take you seriously. Not because you're wrong, just because it's the internet and it's the last thing you should be getting worked up on. (don't tell me you're not, you took the time to post this thread, you care)
Get over it. It's the internet. I don't care if it hasn't always been this way, it is now, get used to it.
(I believe in what you're saying, but haters and trolls can't and wont be stopped no matter how many times you post like this.)
The more you tell them they're wrong, the more trolling and hating you'll get. You're adding to the problem just as much as they are. Please stop.
Thanks. Have a nice day.
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Tip: Keep your diamonds off your bar and in your bags. You may accidently drop 10 of them into the lava. Uncool. /Facepalm
i think youre all just a bunch of talentless losers, who are jealous of everyone and mad about your own incapability.
so you post a lot of text just for doing something in your life. you also lift up stuff like "omg look a window", "awesome look, i#m burning the trees" and enjoy yourself. you will be forgotten very fast in minecraft, in me,yourself and everyone else in this world once your times are over.
As a Retired Granny I look at the hateful replies as children that want to act like grown-ups - and only giving away the fact they are children by the know-it-all-hurtful replies.
Kids - take note - by responding in a negative way you are Screeeeeaming I AM A CHILD.....
My 2 cents on this....
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I live in my own little world - I like it there - everyone knows me.
So, a few people have gotten pretty offended by the OP (rather forcefully, I admit) saying that this forum is elitist. Why are you getting offended? It's his opinion, which according to the "anonymous asshole" camp he is entitled to.
If something is wrong but everyone is doing it, it doesn't mean that the status quo is okay. Granted, it's gonna be hard to change but still doesn't make the situation right.
And finally, the one thing I don't understand is this: If you think somebody is using the forum as twitter, told a stupid story, or is asking a really mundane question, why the hell are you commenting on it? You're just bumping it up so more people can see it and post on it, continuing the cycle. If you don't like the post, just ignore. This isn't even a common sense idea, the site is designed for that function. Quit trying to boost your post count and lurk moar.
All this talk and just this one report: OP posted in the wrong section. It was correct, so I'll move it to forum discussion after I've posted this.
This was a really shitty mess, and I've done my best to clean it up, keep the evidence for warnings, keep the real discussion intact and keep my anger in control because this pisses me off.
About twitter/facebook-posts: this is a forum board, not a social network.
I expect you guys to behave better and abide by the forum rules from now on, but it's something I can only hope for.
On a slight tangent, there's little more frustrating than searching for something and finding a million threads where someone has asked what you're looking for... and gotten nothing but "USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION" as replies.
Not so bad here, but I've been on a few places where it is. "Use the search function" is a counterproductive reply because, as long as you don't include an answer to the question with the rebuke, all it does is dilute the efficacy of the search feature for the people who are actually using it. Seriously, just answer the damn question if you're gonna post at all.
As much as I hate myself for it, I really haven't been the nicest recently. There was even a topic similar to this a few months back that I agreed to, and even attempted to start a pledge to be nicer...but time won me out...
trolls...Collecting them is one of my favourite hobbies :smile.gif:
THIS ****.
THIS IS WHY WE SUCK.
99% of topics are going to go like this.
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Hey, guys, look at this cool joke I made!
DURRHURR TROLL
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I think we should add [unpopular idea].
You are now officially a troll. I have reported you, good day.
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I think Notch might be doing a less-than-perfect job.
LOL TROLL DETECTED IN THIS SECTOR
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Does anyone know how to make pickaxes?
Get the **** out troll, everyone already knows how to make pickaxes.
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I just made this cool base!
[i]That's[i] your idea of a cool base? Please don't feed the troll, people.
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Wow, this community sure does call people "trolls" a lot, it's getting to be really grating.
op is a pretty cool guy, eh trolls forums and doesn't afraid of anything!
Stop ****ing calling people trolls. Jokes are not trolling, questions are not trolling, lame things are not trolling, unpopular opinions are not trolling, and it is beginning to make me sick of this place.
trolls...Collecting them is one of my favourite hobbies :smile.gif:
THIS ****.
THIS IS WHY WE SUCK.
99% of topics are going to go like this.
Quote from Asshole »
Quote from OP »
Hey, guys, look at this cool joke I made!
DURRHURR TROLL
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I think we should add [unpopular idea].
You are now officially a troll. I have reported you, good day.
Quote from Asshole »
Quote from OP »
I think Notch might be doing a less-than-perfect job.
LOL TROLL DETECTED IN THIS SECTOR
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Does anyone know how to make pickaxes?
Get the **** out troll, everyone already knows how to make pickaxes.
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I just made this cool base!
[i]That's[i] your idea of a cool base? Please don't feed the troll, people.
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Wow, this community sure does call people "trolls" a lot, it's getting to be really grating.
op is a pretty cool guy, eh trolls forums and doesn't afraid of anything!
Stop ****ing calling people trolls. Jokes are not trolling, questions are not trolling, lame things are not trolling, unpopular opinions are not trolling, and it is beginning to make me sick of this place.
/me contemplates calling mod a troll for shits and giggles... thinks better of it and decides to write this instead...
You just gotta now the right places to go, and honestly, if it bugs you, don't let it. ignore it, and go in a different section. these forums are hugeeee
Now, you may be wondering what that quote has to do with this thread. In short, people have believed, for thousands of years, that the generations after them were constantly degrading, sliding towards evil. While the OP is certainly no Socrates, his posts do agree with that quote. However, the fact of the matter is that it has always been like this, and will always be like this. Placing yourself on the moral high ground simply so you can talk down to the unwashed masses causes far more anger than trolling/noobishness ever will.
My advice, get off your damn high horse and just be a part of the community, or leave completely. People do not respect a self righteous attitude, and showing that off is a quick way to prevent people from adopting and following your ideals.
Why ever you guys say's "Back to 4chan Huur duuuur" to everything? It's like the answer for your lifes, Right next to "peacefull"
And no, you have to visit more forums, and then you gonna discover what is a Hostile Game Forum, seriously, go change your clothes already, is almost school time.
Gotta love those moments!
As for those who invoke the Greater Internet ****wad Theory as an excuse, or even some sort of ideal: no, the Internet as a whole is not like this. It’s just the parts you frequent. Have you ever stopped to wonder why?
(Also, if anyone can explain to me where the accusations of “political correctness” came from, I’d be much obliged.)
Point of order: that’s a heavily mangled version of a speech by a satire of Socrates in Aristophanes’ The Clouds.
Imitating greatness: 16-bit Hack ALU design
KEEP CALM AND EAT CAKE
This is not real life, no one here is actually going to take you seriously. Not because you're wrong, just because it's the internet and it's the last thing you should be getting worked up on. (don't tell me you're not, you took the time to post this thread, you care)
Get over it. It's the internet. I don't care if it hasn't always been this way, it is now, get used to it.
(I believe in what you're saying, but haters and trolls can't and wont be stopped no matter how many times you post like this.)
The more you tell them they're wrong, the more trolling and hating you'll get. You're adding to the problem just as much as they are. Please stop.
Thanks. Have a nice day.
Love you too, guy.
Kids - take note - by responding in a negative way you are Screeeeeaming I AM A CHILD.....
My 2 cents on this....
If something is wrong but everyone is doing it, it doesn't mean that the status quo is okay. Granted, it's gonna be hard to change but still doesn't make the situation right.
And finally, the one thing I don't understand is this: If you think somebody is using the forum as twitter, told a stupid story, or is asking a really mundane question, why the hell are you commenting on it? You're just bumping it up so more people can see it and post on it, continuing the cycle. If you don't like the post, just ignore. This isn't even a common sense idea, the site is designed for that function. Quit trying to boost your post count and lurk moar.
This was a really shitty mess, and I've done my best to clean it up, keep the evidence for warnings, keep the real discussion intact and keep my anger in control because this pisses me off.
About twitter/facebook-posts: this is a forum board, not a social network.
I expect you guys to behave better and abide by the forum rules from now on, but it's something I can only hope for.
REMEMBER TO REPORT.
Pikachu by @apofiss.deviantart.com
Not so bad here, but I've been on a few places where it is. "Use the search function" is a counterproductive reply because, as long as you don't include an answer to the question with the rebuke, all it does is dilute the efficacy of the search feature for the people who are actually using it. Seriously, just answer the damn question if you're gonna post at all.
MineScience - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=166560
Dragonator - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=141803
Sand Skiffs - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=233346
THIS ****.
THIS IS WHY WE SUCK.
99% of topics are going to go like this.
Stop ****ing calling people trolls. Jokes are not trolling, questions are not trolling, lame things are not trolling, unpopular opinions are not trolling, and it is beginning to make me sick of this place.
/me contemplates calling mod a troll for shits and giggles... thinks better of it and decides to write this instead...
Somebody who attempts to start an arguement through a generally idiotic post.
People always get newbs and trolls mixed up.
MineScience - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=166560
Dragonator - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=141803
Sand Skiffs - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=233346
Lolno.