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From an un-biased point of view, the hypocrisy is palpable, to say the least. I don't see anything wrong with either of your posts. Being quoted out of context like that isn't fair by any means and she was in the wrong. Both deleting your post and having the nerve to call you immature is honestly just kind of laughable. I mean, I got a chuckle out of it. I don't know who they think they're kidding. What is this, grade school? Adults don't behave that way. I don't think I need to candy coat that statement because any mature, respectable person would agree with that.
I think the best advice I'd have on the situation would be to ignore it. Word travels quickly if you act out of line, and I've heard plenty of stories over the years about many people. Everyone's a gossip. Suffice it to say, people easily make names for themselves. I'm sure I'm no exception. (Yes, I've heard the elitist endgame braggart comments~)
I can't for the life of me find it right now, but I actually read a really interesting study recently that's somewhat relevant to the situation at hand. It was a study on how members of social circles can have an underlying tendency to defend the actions of their peers, even if those actions go against their morals or beliefs. People allow them to subconsciously be skewed for the sake of retaining their friendships and circles. Those actions are obviously on a small enough scale, though.
Naturally, the article does a better job of explaining it than I can, but I think it's incredibly relevant in this community. I'll definitely throw up a link if I can find it again.
Seems like people will root themselves in their social circles and defend them endlessly for the most part. I think the largest issue is the size of our community, and that will be remedied with the release of ARR. When more people flood into the community, the bad apples will both make a name for themselves and not have as much of an impact due to the increase in numbers. People can throw all the tantrums they want, but it's only going to make others look at them like they're an idiot and they'll only further alienate themselves.
I think the best advice I'd have on the situation would be to ignore it. Word travels quickly if you act out of line, and I've heard plenty of stories over the years about many people. Everyone's a gossip. Suffice it to say, people easily make names for themselves. I'm sure I'm no exception. (Yes, I've heard the elitist endgame braggart comments~)
I can't for the life of me find it right now, but I actually read a really interesting study recently that's somewhat relevant to the situation at hand. It was a study on how members of social circles can have an underlying tendency to defend the actions of their peers, even if those actions go against their morals or beliefs. People allow them to subconsciously be skewed for the sake of retaining their friendships and circles. Those actions are obviously on a small enough scale, though.
Naturally, the article does a better job of explaining it than I can, but I think it's incredibly relevant in this community. I'll definitely throw up a link if I can find it again.
Seems like people will root themselves in their social circles and defend them endlessly for the most part. I think the largest issue is the size of our community, and that will be remedied with the release of ARR. When more people flood into the community, the bad apples will both make a name for themselves and not have as much of an impact due to the increase in numbers. People can throw all the tantrums they want, but it's only going to make others look at them like they're an idiot and they'll only further alienate themselves.
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