So, Verad and Edvyn mentioned the two-ish things that are my personal red flags in FC's and Guilds.
In particular, egocults are the single most rage inducing parts of playing online games with people. I have no need to name names, people know who these figures are and if you read this going 'shit, is he talking about me?' No, it's not you. Hopefully. Most people who run an egocult aren't aware they are dickheads because they are only focused on themselves and their own personal gains.
It's especially irritating when people just let it happen, because they are unwilling to speak up on the issue.
We have been gifted with minds that can constantly expand, and grow. Being shy is one thing, but to let yourself be stepped on by someone who has collected a group of 'weaker willed' individuals under the guise of 'reaching glory is' rage inducing for me.
House RP bothers me, I've yet to see it done well. The time that I thought it was good, was because I was part of the problem. I wasn't aware until I took a step back. It was just another egocult, and I was a favorite.
I personally feel that groups that think together as a unit, and bounce ideas off one another are the most fun to be around and tend to be the most successful. The willingness to change and adapt and openly discuss problems like drama and the like stand the test of time. One person running the show with a list of favorites is a disaster and I hope to avoid it at all costs.
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Edvyn refers to something in particular that I see in nearly all RP groups that absolutely drives me insane.
'hugboxing'
They put it so perfectly. The ~huggles u~ and *bites everyone in fc! ^o^* thing makes me wish violence upon their existence. I realize that a lot of my friends do it, and I've kindly kept my trap shut on the subject but I am compelled to speak on it now.
It is a strange pet peeve, but it makes me think of being on AOL/Yahoo chatrooms. Passing out cookies of luv! and everything related to is a surefire way for me to lose interest in anything being said. It's used for flirting, shitty passive aggressive comments and trying desperately to be cute ^_^ when you are in fact just being insufferable and the opposite of what you probably intend.
I think emotes are fine, faces, whatever. It's part of our communication, expressions. But so are accurately conveying your feelings through the wonder of the w̶r̶i̶t̶t̶e̶n̶ typed word.
And sometimes, a funny entry here and there is welcome. But if another catgirl 'tee hee licks teh FC! *0*' I'm going to lose my shit.
But really, I still like most everyone I've encountered so far and if I've dealt with the hugboxing(stealing it, I'm sorry Edvyn) this long, I'll put up with it longer.
I'm sure I'm not always pleasant to be around. I promise I will be if you fucking stop though!
Egocults however, I will not stand for. Never again.
In particular, egocults are the single most rage inducing parts of playing online games with people. I have no need to name names, people know who these figures are and if you read this going 'shit, is he talking about me?' No, it's not you. Hopefully. Most people who run an egocult aren't aware they are dickheads because they are only focused on themselves and their own personal gains.
It's especially irritating when people just let it happen, because they are unwilling to speak up on the issue.
We have been gifted with minds that can constantly expand, and grow. Being shy is one thing, but to let yourself be stepped on by someone who has collected a group of 'weaker willed' individuals under the guise of 'reaching glory is' rage inducing for me.
House RP bothers me, I've yet to see it done well. The time that I thought it was good, was because I was part of the problem. I wasn't aware until I took a step back. It was just another egocult, and I was a favorite.
I personally feel that groups that think together as a unit, and bounce ideas off one another are the most fun to be around and tend to be the most successful. The willingness to change and adapt and openly discuss problems like drama and the like stand the test of time. One person running the show with a list of favorites is a disaster and I hope to avoid it at all costs.
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Edvyn refers to something in particular that I see in nearly all RP groups that absolutely drives me insane.
'hugboxing'
They put it so perfectly. The ~huggles u~ and *bites everyone in fc! ^o^* thing makes me wish violence upon their existence. I realize that a lot of my friends do it, and I've kindly kept my trap shut on the subject but I am compelled to speak on it now.
It is a strange pet peeve, but it makes me think of being on AOL/Yahoo chatrooms. Passing out cookies of luv! and everything related to is a surefire way for me to lose interest in anything being said. It's used for flirting, shitty passive aggressive comments and trying desperately to be cute ^_^ when you are in fact just being insufferable and the opposite of what you probably intend.
I think emotes are fine, faces, whatever. It's part of our communication, expressions. But so are accurately conveying your feelings through the wonder of the w̶r̶i̶t̶t̶e̶n̶ typed word.
And sometimes, a funny entry here and there is welcome. But if another catgirl 'tee hee licks teh FC! *0*' I'm going to lose my shit.
But really, I still like most everyone I've encountered so far and if I've dealt with the hugboxing(stealing it, I'm sorry Edvyn) this long, I'll put up with it longer.
I'm sure I'm not always pleasant to be around. I promise I will be if you fucking stop though!
Egocults however, I will not stand for. Never again.
