My interests and hobbies takes me to many forums where like minded people can express their opinions, share ideas and have fun. I've received lots of help and laughter on this forum, and for the most part believe it is a positive thing. However, one thing that sets this forum apart from the many others I participate in is the vitriolic behavior I've seen in some of the responses.
The attacks usually come from the same individuals and usually comes after a post concerning suggestions to improve the game. You know what is just as old and tired as someone whining about arena caps, HO's, pickers, vulchers, ad infinitum ad nauseum? The counter whines (and yes that's what they are) in the form of belittling, insulting, degrading and berating attacks like the ones on this thread.
If you think that someone is whining, a positive and contributing response would be to enlighten them by informing/debating the subject at hand. An overt and blatant insult serves no purpose other than to gratify his/her ego or fill some other hole missing in their personality/life. If one cannot help but to attack, I'm not against a witty jab or clever laconic stabs. Just make it entertaining, otherwise, the group as a whole would be better served if one would just pass on the response. I say this because there is no ".squelch" on this board that I know.
Prediction: shortly after I post this, some of these same individuals will prove my point.
