fair enough, it doesn't always happen and I know that... but the thing is, the chances are relatively high of a flame war happening.WayOutThere said:
Topics that should be banned from The Escapist.
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The Halo an Twilight threads, I'm sorry but no good can come from threads like them
It will turn into a flame war, 5 more will be made that week and nothing will be posted on them thats new or an original thought
Rawrgh
It will turn into a flame war, 5 more will be made that week and nothing will be posted on them thats new or an original thought
Rawrgh
I don't think any topic should be banned but it is stupid to fight over religion it's like racism it's still a touchy topic for some people.But if any thread should be banned they are in the top five.Simalacrum said:
Okay, the discussion then turns to whether or not the chances are high enough that it becomes worth it to lose such a great topic of discussion. Someone should compile some statistics if they haven't already.Simalacrum said:
We like threads that are discussive. Heated is fine. Flaming is not. The distinction between the two comes down to approach and to the language people use. We mods all take individual approaches to where that line is because we have individual personalities and are (essentially) human but the place is generally the same. When insults start getting pulled it's time for people to be shushed.
The only threads which I would consider worth banning are those which discriminate, flame, or insult. If only everyone lived by the maxim "Don't be a dick, and don't argue with Mods."
The only threads which I would consider worth banning are those which discriminate, flame, or insult. If only everyone lived by the maxim "Don't be a dick, and don't argue with Mods."
even when you think you have a valid argument...?Labyrinth said:
HOLY CRAP does this count as arguing with you?! 0.0
WAAAAAAHHH don't kill meeeeee D': I'll give you a hug and a cookie just DON'T HURT MEEEEEE
Religion, politics, zombies, ninjas, I hate Halo, Twilight, Mainstream and anything that has already been done (use the search bar wisely.
There's a difference between debating with me on an issue as an individual and arguing with me as a mod. The former I welcome any time. Arguing with mods means instead of asking why we did something, people rant at us, about us. It gets quite annoying.Simalacrum said:
aaaah ok, thats fair enough... well, since I'm still standing and very much alive (and un-banned)...Labyrinth said:
Thankyou. It's my pleasure, and I'll pass that on to the rest of us as well. We do our best.Simalacrum said:aaaah ok, thats fair enough... well, since I'm still standing and very much alive (and un-banned)...
also, I don't do this often enough, but thankyou for keeping this great website troll-free!
Well, people have free will and are entitled to do what they believe. Sure, we don't always like people blurghing out how "HALO SUCKS" or "WOOOOOOO RELIGION" but to ban those things won't really help anyone.
Even though I think the forums would have very few posts if it wasn't for Trolls, I'd have to say no matter what all Halo related threads can just die.
It's always the same loser asking what gun from halo would be the coolest in real life and so on and so forth. Every time I peek into the forums, there's some damned Halo thread.
Debate provoking threads do serve some purpose, because every day there are many people who just want to argue, and debate forums are a great way to do that.
And other than that, some posters are trolling without their knowledge. Just the other day I asked what movies are good, because I need something to watch while my 360 is bricked, and naturally I was called a Troll.
But yeah, getting back on topic, I don't think there's much anyone can do without killing the forum indefinitely.
It's always the same loser asking what gun from halo would be the coolest in real life and so on and so forth. Every time I peek into the forums, there's some damned Halo thread.
Debate provoking threads do serve some purpose, because every day there are many people who just want to argue, and debate forums are a great way to do that.
And other than that, some posters are trolling without their knowledge. Just the other day I asked what movies are good, because I need something to watch while my 360 is bricked, and naturally I was called a Troll.
But yeah, getting back on topic, I don't think there's much anyone can do without killing the forum indefinitely.
We should ban absolutely nothing, this site is mature enough to handle debate, even on hot-button issues like abortion and capital punishment. Threads expressing enjoyment for something (Halo or something) are just that, opinions, it only gets bad when people start making personal attacks and getting mad at people whose opinions different from theirs.
Frankly, I think that all the valid conversations these threads provide are good, and we can even enjoy the bad ones knowing that they help weed out trolls and other undesirables.
Frankly, I think that all the valid conversations these threads provide are good, and we can even enjoy the bad ones knowing that they help weed out trolls and other undesirables.
Seconded, it annoys me like Hell when people say that, just shut up and don't post in it if you really dislike the thread that much.Chrissyluky said:
