I think one of my main concerns in light of recent posts is that people are stressing that communication is important on one hand but are then just implying that because someone posts in a blunt or direct manner that they're 'off-putting'.
I'm not too sure what to make of such mixed messages but as I've pointed out before some of the people who lace their words with sugar on this site are among the most spiteful and manipulative individuals in-game and are massive drama magnets. Despite that, their popularity and perceived status as 'gud rp' tends to protect them from any direct criticism.
On the other hand, quite a few of the 'blunt' posters who may put forth controversial and unpopular opinions have, in fact, turned out to be some of the friendliest and coolest people I've met thus far.
I'd post more in regards to that but I'm due to head out soon so it'll have to wait until later!
I mean, yeah - I can totally understand avoiding someone if they're dropping f-bombs and calling everyone racist slurs or whatever but I think more people need to strive to get to know someone before making sweeping judgements.
I'd post more in regards to that but I have to head out pretty soon so I'll have to elaborate further later on. Though I do think 'tone policing' and the equivalent is a slippery slope, especially in such a naturally diverse community.
I mean, debate is healthy! It's natural and it helps solve the world's problems be they major or trivial. It's no different online.
There's a lot of stuff posted on this site that I don't particularly agree with but that just serves to make things more interesting I think.
I'm not too sure what to make of such mixed messages but as I've pointed out before some of the people who lace their words with sugar on this site are among the most spiteful and manipulative individuals in-game and are massive drama magnets. Despite that, their popularity and perceived status as 'gud rp' tends to protect them from any direct criticism.
On the other hand, quite a few of the 'blunt' posters who may put forth controversial and unpopular opinions have, in fact, turned out to be some of the friendliest and coolest people I've met thus far.
I'd post more in regards to that but I'm due to head out soon so it'll have to wait until later!
I mean, yeah - I can totally understand avoiding someone if they're dropping f-bombs and calling everyone racist slurs or whatever but I think more people need to strive to get to know someone before making sweeping judgements.
I'd post more in regards to that but I have to head out pretty soon so I'll have to elaborate further later on. Though I do think 'tone policing' and the equivalent is a slippery slope, especially in such a naturally diverse community.
I mean, debate is healthy! It's natural and it helps solve the world's problems be they major or trivial. It's no different online.
There's a lot of stuff posted on this site that I don't particularly agree with but that just serves to make things more interesting I think.
