End the hate, appreciate!

[Ouch!]

There is one constant problem that has been bugging me ever since I joined these here fora. This problem is "I hate [insert game title here]" threads. To quote Beavis and Butthead, "...there's like, too many of them and stuff."

I don't see the value in these threads at all. It's usually someone (most often newbies who can't write a sentence without sounding like a complete moron) who has a three sentence paragraph saying the game sucks, without even giving reasons. Now, I can understand people having an intelligent conversation about why one game is better than the other, but that never seems to be the case. The threads always end up with flaming and/or spamming. Not only that, but they constantly pop up.

I know that people are entitled to their own opinions. Yet, I think when all they can do is whine about a game, and not say anything remotely intelligent, it's useless to even waste the space. All they're doing is crying for attention.

I think it would do the fora good to ban these hate threads once and for all.

[Flying Mullet]

People are free to express their opinions. There is just as much validity to a "I hate FF??" thread as a "I love FF???" thread. As long as the thread stays constructive and people don't flame each other I don't see how they are bad threads.

[Ouch!]

The only difference is that hate threads rarely end on a good note.

[Flying Mullet]

Well that's because of the participants, not because of the thread itself.

[Kirobaito]

And I don't really seem to see that many of those types of threads here. The people here *chuckle* are very...*chuckle*...mature...*bursts out laughing*

[Azure Chrysanthemum]

And I don't really seem to see that many of those types of threads here. The people here *chuckle* are very...*chuckle*...mature...*bursts out laughing*

*Dies laughing*

Anyways, I don't support said ban. Let's not make this site COMPLETELY totalitarian.

[Del Murder]

I check all of the gaming forums, and I don't see that many of them to the point which would cause a problem. People are allowed to not like the games and voice their opinion here about them. As long as it is done in a mature fashion they should continue to be allowed.

[Shlup]

Like we don't get enough crap for not letting people swear as they please.

[crono_logical]

I hate Beavis and Butthead :p

[Peegee]

I don't particularly like 'I hate stuff' threads. I tend to believe they can be ended rather quickly with things such as this:

http://foolsgold.kicks-ass.net/forum/images/smilies/stick.gif

[The Captain]

"Whoa".

Take care all.

[eestlinc]

i hate threads complaining about "i hate" threads.

[Leeza]

*hails eest* No. That's not right. *hails Bruckner*

[eestlinc]

*hails Bruckner*

[Big D]

"Constructive criticism" is fine; hatred is not.

"What don't you like about FFVIII?" is a good way for people to share thoughts, ideas, and valid criticisms. However, "why do you hate that worthless piece of trout (http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/trout.gif) called FFVIII?" is just asking for trouble. A thread like that is all about attack and anger, not discussion and exchange of ideas. "It r sucky cuz it = sux" is usually about as deep as those threads go.

So yeah... if a thread's gotta take a negative angle, it should do it in a way that's not intended to cause offence.

*Hails Leeza, Mozart and eest*

[Citizen Bleys]

hatred is not.


Crap.

Without hatred, I am nothing! NOTHING!

Hatred keeps me warm on these cold, cold Canadian winter nights.

[Loony BoB]

I think we should just ban everyone that gets reported now on without asking questions, and then ban the person who reported them too, just to be fair. That would probably remove conflict from the forums altogether.

[Citizen Bleys]

Right, because this is, after all, a Buddhist forum, all about peace and harmony, and has nothing to do with games about killing at all.

[Burtsplurt]

Please don't ban FF8-bashing threads. :(

[Loony BoB]

Right, because this is, after all, a Buddhist forum, all about peace and harmony, and has nothing to do with games about killing at all.
I'm glad we are not in conflict or I would have to ban you.

And me.

[Flying Mullet]

Please don't ban FF8-bashing threads. :(
*seconds*

[Peegee]

I'm making a point to sign up as several accounts, report all of you staffers, and win!

[Mr. Graves]

Am I still allowed to say Kingdom Hearts sucks? *hopeful*

[Peegee]

I let people say pokemon sucks. You had better be allowed to say KH sucks. Heck I better be allowed to!

>:O

[Rostum]

Just ignore the threads I guess. Not like their opinion is really going to change anything.

[Citizen Bleys]

I'm glad we are not in conflict or I would have to ban you.

And me.

How Zen.

[Peegee]

We need a bi-monthly EoFF staff gladiator-style battle of death. That will make everybody who matters happy :D

[Citizen Bleys]

We need a bi-monthly EoFF staff gladiator-style battle of death. That will make everybody who matters happy :D


How about no.

That happens anyways, and that's why I'm no longer on staff.

[Peegee]

Ah, so you lost. The truth comes out!

Now you have to do the dancing hitler. But with a twist!

<img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8430" / </img>

[The Man]

This will always pwn that:

<img src="http://foolsgold.kicks-ass.net/forum/images/smilies/hitlartime.gif" style="background-color: white; border: 12px white solid;" />

[Rainecloud]

I didn't even notice a problem. :D

[Peegee]

Aaron, find the one where hitler's holding glowsticks :D

[Psychotic]

I love hate threads.

And in the gif PG posted of Hitler, doesn't old Adolf look like a really nice fellow? Look! He even has a red cross armband! SUPERHITLER, HE'S COME TO ADMINISTER FIRST AID AND TEACH CHILDREN IN DEEPEST GUAM TO READ! YAAAAAAY!

[The Man]

Aaron, find the one where hitler's holding glowsticks :D
I have no idea where that one is.

[Peegee]

You are no longer 'the' man, but merely 'a' man (who can't find a glowsticking hitler)

pffft

[The Man]

Pfft to you, too.

[Peegee]

I win :D

<img src="http://forums.eyesonff.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8465&stc=1" />

[The Man]

I don't know that I'd describe that abomination as "winning." But 'k.

The glowsticks are certainly a nice touch.

[Citizen Bleys]

Ah, so you lost. The truth comes out!


By playing, I automatically lost. This goes without saying. I've been winning since I quit.

[Peegee]

DO THE DANCING HITLAR!