(05-15-2015, 01:02 PM)Eleni Wrote: I understand all the rules of the legit talk thread, and will obey them. If I am found to have broken any of the rules, I will refrain from posting in the thread for a week. I understand that the purpose of this thread is to try and maintain discussion in good faith.
Well, first off, I think this is a very valid and important thread you've posted up. Very critical, if I must say so, considering the RPC as of late. And I really hope that the thread maintains a healthy, good discussion, and doesn't derail like many others because I see it being a very well thought idea.
Secondly, I have to agree with you completely about the situation of the RPC as of late. There's the happy threads (and to be honest I like them, I post on them) and then there's the discussion threads. Now, I've said this countless times, discussion, heck, even argument is not a negative thing. It's people sharing their opinions and supporting their views with solid debate. Discussion or argument does not equate to anything aggressive, or personal. It's merely the views and opinions of a person, and since each individual is unique, yes, views and opinions differ. That does not mean it has to turn out into a volatile and readily combustible battlefield.Â
I think we need to accept that every person is different and that our opinions and views are not an obligation upon others. The same goes for others. Sure, listen to their side of the argument, but no one's forcing you to accept it. And so, there's no need to go aggressive or hostile or lash out. Listen to things with a calm head. No one's forcing their values on you. But it's also very important that you respect others, and their values and principles, as well. Very important.Â
Lastly, I'll be honest. When I first came here, I was really really happy. I thought this was one of the best communities I had ever seen on the Internet. But lately, even I'm scared. Because the RPC is like a home to all of us. And we're trying our best to portray a negative image of this home, and try to set it aflame. So, we have to figure out what's going wrong, and make this the awesome community it has the greatest potential of being.
I agree with most of this.
I do want to bring up one point you said and elaborate on it though. I don't think this community is bad, or it has gone way downhill. I've been here for about 18 months (little longer) and I feel like in reality it hasn't changed all that much.
People still used to get mad about certain threads, topics would get closed, and people would argue strongly. However it was never viewed as a great cancer, or things going to shit.
It was just how it was, sometimes people get mad and disagree about things. I don't think there is any way to prevent it from time to time.
