Simply Show Restraint
 

I am going to post this out here rather than post in some kids thread that is desperately seeking attention.

In the last few months there has been an increasing amount of useless posts, flames and people creating new ID's just to post something to watch others reaction. And reaction is just what it gets, which of course thrills the original poster.

I know many on here are either kids, craving what they did not get from their parents, or adults who simply can not control their emotions, if your one of these, don't bother reading on as it will hold no value.

However for the rest,
It is usually quite obvious when someone is posting just to get you to react. It usually is someone who has less than 10 posts (because it is someone posing as a noob) asking about hacks or where to get them, or advocating cheats etc. Or it is a personal attack against someone or a group of peope Yadda Yadda Yadda.. you know what I'm talking about.
However it may also be someone who does not feel they need to pose as someone else, they have 1000+ posts under their own name and feel they have earned the right to say whatever thoughts they may have, regardless of the consequences.

My suggestion when you see these posts, is .... do nothing. Show restraint. Show maturity. Do not be sucked into their little world, enabling them to feel more important than they really are.

How many times have we seen someone post something only to get a rise out of people, only to see 4 pages of flames and arguing and bickering to follow. That is a win in the mind of the original poster. You fell for it hook line and sinker. However if their post goes unanswered (not even to say your not going to respond) the thread soon dies. They are denied the satisfaction they so desperately crave. Some of the most respected people on this forum are the most manipulated. Take a step back and ask if your one of these people.

I know and understand the craving to want to lash out or tell someone what a &$# they are, but my suggestion is to resist putting it on the forum, resist it completely. The more strongly you feel the need to flame them, the more important it is that you do nothing. It cheapens the forum as a whole and only fuels the fire of those wanting to create blaze.

I know the argument will be said that because of the children and uncontrollable adults the thread will still stay alive anyway so why not get your two cents in. However I say, it is better for these threads to have as few posts as possible in them, which means you still show restraint. Do not fall into the trap of "oh well, others are going to respond anyway so I might as well" or " I will just tell him this quick slam then that's it".. The best slam.. is no response at all. There is no better slam then the realization that no one cares about your silly post other than maybe another childish person.

I also realize that if you do not respond, you may think no one will ever know just how witty or knowledgeable you may be on a certain subject. Believe me, there will be enough responsible posts for you to demonstrate your talents than responding to a dork.

That's about it, I have fallen into the same traps myself so this is just as much for me as anyone. I hope more will heed the advice though and we can get our forums back instead of turning it over to juvenals or those with juvenal behaviors.


Have a good day everyone.

Are you someone he already know? Somebody check this individual's IP

Well said and good advice IMHO.

It's unfortunate (IMO) that you spent so much time writing this post. As for me, I'll post what I want, when I want, in whatever thread I want. If you think that means that I am some kind of immature brat, then think what you want.

This is a forum, where people express opinions; you can't expect there to be no flame wars. People have opposing opinions, and in a forum, where there are no real repercussions, people can say whatever they like.

Maybe I'll go post some flamebait now, just to get your dander up. eek:

P.S. I won't really, but I could. oOo:

The point of the post would appear to be this:

Have an opinion
Express your opinion

But don't get sucked into having and expressing your opinion simply for the delight of someone else who is suckering you into a flaming pit

It's also advice, you don't have to take it.

the last post was a bit more succent and to the point but in the end will anyone really take notice as the kind of people that get sucked into doing it are the ones who will take one look at teh lenght of the post and skip down to find the spam.

[quote="-=[BAD]=-Thorshammer":acef5]the last post was a bit more succent and to the point but in the end will anyone really take notice as the kind of people that get sucked into doing it are the ones who will take one look at teh lenght of the post and skip down to find the spam.[/quote:acef5]LOL I guess that's me. oOo: I did exactly that, only I was hoping for a shorter ver. as I need to run. Ahhhh... what a goob I am... cry:

Holy shit, don't cry me a river dude! cry:
I have one thing to say to you: Welcome to the internet.

That's what I like about the internet; your opinion is as valued as the next person, race, creed, backround and income don't mean shit on the net.

thermopyle- i moved away from syracuse a few months ago. which school do you go to?

Yeah, you just have to filter out the e-tards

PROBABLY GOOD ADVICE
 

theres truth in what you say. but for the people who know me im not one for holdin back when i think somethins not right or i have an opinion about something OR OF SOMEBODY.im sure ill continue to do it exactly as ive done before. imature..maybe..i call it voiceing an opinion wheather anyone else agrees with it or not.i am on the other hand selective of the flame wars i get involved in. if its just stupid crap. i dont pay too much attention but if its a subject i feel strong about the thread could go on for ever for all i care...JUST MY OPINION..I COULD BE WRONG.

Well call me the flamin n00b then...if you don't like what you see, many other places to go on the net. Just chill an don't read topics the interest your intellect bro...easy as that eatthis:

well said Hp. hit the nail on the head.