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Post by Persephone Prime on May 7, 2010 5:38:42 GMT -6
Dear Fellow Members of TGD,
I am not an administrator, or a global moderator – I hold no authority over this forum in any way. I am, however, a member of it – and so are all of you.
However, what occurred last night was completely unacceptable.
We are having some serious problems with the site… not the server being messed up – but all of us. No, not all – not most of the times, but some of you seem to have a knack for starting small arguments that blow up into huge debates which turn into debacles, and then poor Nick has to come onto the site just to ban someone so that peace can come back around again.
A lot of you owe him an apology. Nick does a ton for this site and lately you’ve been a bunch of jackasses towards him. And then you mock him once he solves a problem, and treat him like shit? No fucking way. Grow the hell up.
Honestly, the whole thing just makes me so damn sad. When I first joined, I really enjoyed this site. It was fun – everyone was goofy and good-natured humor was shared among EVERYONE…
But then you start arguing over franchises? Over rules?
Look at the rules. Look at the site plot. TGD IS the way that it IS. Bitching about it every time your happy ass shows up in the CBox is not going to solve a damned thing, and I would like to think that deep down – you know that. Everyone should know this.
Everyone should stop fighting so much, or I hope Nick takes the CBox away. Would anyone really like that? The CB is supposed to be just a fun little in-between for when you aren’t posting. It makes me sad that things aren’t like that anymore!
I’m posting this because – if it all continues, I’m leaving the site. I know, it sucks, but I’m tired of this bullshit. If memory serves – this sort of stuff was how things went downhill for TGD not too long ago. Honestly, I don’t want to be here if it happens again. I really enjoyed the site, but now people are taking that joy away because they aren’t particularly pleased with what they get… I liked what we had. Can’t we get it back?
I don’t know. I just thought I would announce this.
Goodday all.
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Illusive Man
Neutral
Director of Cerberus
"Cerberus IS Humanity."
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Post by Illusive Man on May 7, 2010 7:04:16 GMT -6
As much I as I hate to say it.... I have to agree wholeheartedly with her.
Guys, ever since the incident with Mox on Staff, this site has delved into quarreling and pointless nonsense. I know I'm far from innocent in this as I, myself, have done my own share of instigating things over stupid, if not damn right petty, things. I'm sorta beginning to see why a lot of people left the site and while I respect each and every one of you, I don't know if I can stay here and keep myself civilized.
To Miss Primewire, I do sincerely apologize for having any role within the pointless arguing and debates. I wholeheartedly agree with you in that this shit needs to change. This not an attack on the site, this a plea. Guys....we've lost so many, let's not loose more...
Let's stop the arguing over the franchises and the rules, yeah so what if a canon character who's OP'ed got accepted, not that big of a deal, just accept it and move on really. Arguing that it's not "fair" is completely ludicrous and overall childish. To start fights over stupid stuff be it politics, religion, or overall philosophy is exceedingly moronic (NOTE! I said nothing about debates, though they need to remain civilized...).
I mean hell guys, I don't know how much approval I'm going to garner for this, but quite frankly, I don't care if I'm liked for what I'm saying or not...
Have fun.
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Link
Hero
HERO of Hyrule!
HYAAAAAH!!!!!!
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Post by Link on May 7, 2010 7:57:19 GMT -6
I agree with both of you. Wholeheartedly. I know how this has been lately and recently, with deep chats with my therapist as well as my Mother, both are requesting (Mom is demanding) that I leave this site, but I've yet to do so as I've felt there is still hope for this site, but in all truth, if this constant bickering and anger towards one another will not cease I am truly tempted to leave... As much as I do not want to, I am having serious thoughts on it. Cause I can feel negative thoughts or when words are not in the proper rate, and as of late, all I've been able to tell from everyone is negativity. I joined in October 2, 2009, and it was like paradise. People were happy, I was happy.
Now I sigh when I log in because I don't know what will happen. Either something bad or something good. Usually bad. I do not want this site to go down in the drain as so many staff members have worked so hard on making everyone happy, while I see some just argue over...well...everything. I usually try to be quiet and recently I decided to stand up for myself a little bit. but I plan to take a vow of silence from the c-box, if only to just say hi. I know that I may have been apart of these arguments, but I truly do my best to stay out of them.
In fact and truth, I'd be more then happy to see the c-box go, if not, some rules over or on the side of the c-box. Cause this is really really getting out of hand.
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Oerba Yun Fang
Hero
The Broken l'Cie
"I've got a few screws loose."
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Post by Oerba Yun Fang on May 7, 2010 10:12:35 GMT -6
I wasn't gonna post in here, since I wasn't around for what happened last night (though I have a pretty good guess judging by the history and what's happened in the past), but still, I'll throw my two cents in.
It really has gotten out of hand. Outside of two or three members that are still active, I've been here the longest. This place was the epitome of peace and tranquility when I first arrived. Everyone went along and did their thing, the c-box was nothing but good-natured insanity, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A few months passed, things stayed the same, most of the people that are here now showed up, and everything was still solid.
So what's wrong now? Did everyone's egos grow all at once? I'm a really patient guy, as a lot of you know, and I can put up with a lot of crap (usually). But even I've been wondering why I bother lately. Everything's a problem around here these days. It's like watching little children bicker about toys sometimes. It's ludicrous. Almost like the maturity level has somehow managed to drop. I know everyone here's not an old soul like some of us, but still. This is preschool kind of stuff.
I applaud the staff for their patience so far, especially Nick, since he's practically the only administrator we have right now in terms of, you know, actually doing things. This needs to stop, and it needs to stop now, or we'll be right back where we were around February, and at that point, there will be no more site. I'll try to do my part and keep a watch over things to help out the staff, and I'd hope the rest of the members that post in here can help me do the same.
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Post by Abraham Dreyfus on May 7, 2010 14:14:47 GMT -6
Sigh...I have a feeling of de ja vu....
Alright. I don't know what happened last night, and really, I don't particularly care to find out, since my day has already been stressful. This is the second time I've logged on in the morning and a shitstorm has been stirred up the previous night. I'm not trying to claim I haven't been involved in my fair share of crapola on this site; I certainly have, often without intending to.
I like this site. I enjoy RPing with you guys, I've enjoyed trying new stuff in terms of RPing, and most of the people on here are decent, wonderful people.
But, in all seriousness...let the staff do their job. If they tell you to shut up, drop a subject, or take it to frickin' PMs, you probably need to. Trust me, I've been told to before, and, thinking back on it, I needed to.
And, don't start fights with other people. Debating's fine, as long as it's civilized. But don't insult other people, don't start being a douche to them every time they get online, and, above all, if you don't like them, DON'T TALK TO THEM.
Peace.
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Post by Persephone Prime on May 7, 2010 16:26:20 GMT -6
Exactly... So we all should just bake cookies together and sing songs...
Sounds good to me!
*Conga Line*!
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Link
Hero
HERO of Hyrule!
HYAAAAAH!!!!!!
Posts: 28
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Post by Link on May 8, 2010 11:29:29 GMT -6
Sounds good to me. *holds up cookies* I brought Oreos. ^^ My favorite!
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Post by John Shepard on May 8, 2010 11:39:18 GMT -6
OI! CHIPS AHOY FOR THE WIN! *plays Cherry Chocolate Rain*
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Post by Hurricane Polymar on May 8, 2010 11:46:14 GMT -6
Well, I most certainly am not an asshole, and to retain neutrality, I'll just say that whatever is decided for people who do act a bit like jackasses is that, and should be left alone as such.
And I agree, Nick has done a alot for the people of this site. I appreciate and value him. The same should be said by many more here.
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Post by Persephone Prime on May 8, 2010 11:55:04 GMT -6
GO NICK!
He is just the bee's knees.
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Ben Grimm
Hero
The Clobberin' Rock
It's Clobberin' Time!
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Post by Ben Grimm on May 8, 2010 11:58:37 GMT -6
And he is the cat's pajamas!
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Rogue
Hero
The Southern Belle
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Post by Rogue on May 8, 2010 15:20:52 GMT -6
*Joins Conga line* Anybody want some margaritas?
Anyway, Nick is a great guy and all.... Has done tons for the site.
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