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[Iwan Terpalen]

Why does this keep happening? Why does the same YDIW crap and insults and demeaning keep happening? Why are we doing this to one of the few communities left that's actually really fun and lulzy?

In a nutshell, because of things a man smarter than me can explain better, and because ultimately, imagination is not the same as empathy.

[Anslol]

Why does this keep happening? Why does the same YDIW crap and insults and demeaning keep happening? Why are we doing this to one of the few communities left that's actually really fun and lulzy?

In a nutshell, because of things a man smarter than me can explain better, and because ultimately, imagination is not the same as empathy.

Your link went to a viagra dealer website.

Dude wat.

[Lyn Farel]

I don't think I would like it, personally.

If we start with sections with different rules, it's going to become a damn mess quite fast. People will start to ask other sections with their own set of rules since someone got his own here and complain that it's unfair that some can and some cannot.

It's not the Ember subforum, it's just a subforum that I think could be warranted or perhaps maybe even wanted by some. ( I dont think I'm the first person to suggest this.)

That's mostly for reasons similar to what Anslo explained above that I would really fear such an initiative. It's like suddenly giving guns to chimps (sorry for the comparisons but are we so much better than chimps at times ?).

A lot of members are already unable to control their basic, entrenched emotional urges even with this polished and strict environnement. Why would it be better in a relaxed one ? Chatsubo is the proof it did not in the past.

Edit : I will review my opinion when there will be no more than 1 catacombed post per month. Of course, that moderated post will have to be done by mistake, not intentionally. And of course, I do not count the possibility where everyone got banhammered out of the forum so that nobody posts anymore (<- I see you coming, smartasses). I challenge all of you to prove me wrong by doing so for a few months.

[kalaratiri]

Why does this keep happening? Why does the same YDIW crap and insults and demeaning keep happening? Why are we doing this to one of the few communities left that's actually really fun and lulzy?

In a nutshell, because of things a man smarter than me can explain better, and because ultimately, imagination is not the same as empathy.

Your link went to a viagra dealer website.

Dude wat.

Worked for me? A group is it's own worst enemy. Do you have adblock? 

[Anslol]

Why does this keep happening? Why does the same YDIW crap and insults and demeaning keep happening? Why are we doing this to one of the few communities left that's actually really fun and lulzy?

In a nutshell, because of things a man smarter than me can explain better, and because ultimately, imagination is not the same as empathy.

Your link went to a viagra dealer website.

Dude wat.

Worked for me? A group is it's own worst enemy. Do you have adblock? 

No but I've been offered Viagra and Cialis for $.20 a pill.

[Iwan Terpalen]

Yeah, that's supposed to go to an article by Clay Shirky titled "A Group Is Its Own Worst Enemy." Does for me and apparently for Kala as well.. maybe you've caught some kind of adware?

[Vincent Pryce]

[Ché Biko]

I didn't see it, and that post would indeed probably qualify for moderation.

In the light of this new knowledge, I've edited my post:

Istvaan Shogaatsu : I would make him behave more cool and less crazed. Give him some more dignity.  He deserves it. I lost quite a bit of respect for the character both IC and OOC after Silas' Festus. [Edit: In no way should this be taken as YDIW, it's just that my perception of Istvaan was altered after the Festus. Can't argue about tastes. ]

Better?

[lallara zhuul]

... the whole thread is based on the notion of YDIW?

[Aelisha Montenagre]

... the whole thread is based on the notion of YDIW?

Depends on if the respondents consider their actions an improvement or correction of behavior.  If they are just doing something they'd 'like to see' (characterful activity be damned in some cases), then YDIW isn't much of an issue IMO. 

Then again I am very much of the 'hold strong opinions, but speak softly' on the issue of YDIW.  In a competitive game, if the YDIW perception doesn't compete with your rp, money making or pew pew, then there's really no reason to start treading on dreams.  If it does enter that domain - stamp on it with your meta boots like a four year old would a puddle.  All's fair in love and war, the grey in between is just there for the long drive .