Civility in GT

Platapus · 03-20-13, 06:50 PM

“Civility costs nothing and buys everything.” Mary Worley Montagu

Things seem to be getting worse on GT. It is becoming rare that a thread is stated where someone does not end up making personal remarks, insulting comments, ad hominom attacks, and generally being rude. To make matters worse, other posters escalate the issue to new depths by responding in kind.

It is really taking the enjoyment out of many of the threads.

We need to lighten up. We are posting opinions on a video game website forum. How can anyone take any thing that seriously here?

It is great to disagree and awesome to learn different viewpoints, but not to bicker and attack.

Just a few suggestions:

If you disagree with an argument, attack the argument not the person.

If someone posts something that you find offensive, don't add to the offense by posting offensive stuff back at them. It does not equal things out. Let it go. No one is going to "win" here.

If there is someone you really don't like, don't read their posts. Nothing in the rules requires any post to be responded to or even read.

GT just seems to be getting worse every day.

Is it really so hard to be civil in postings?

Is it really so hard to ignore people who are uncivil in their postings?

“One's character is defined by his or her words and actions. To be treated with respect and kindness, one must follow the Golden Rule and extend respect and kindness to others. Not only does our conduct define us as individuals, but it also provides an example for others, especially our children. If we all practice respect and good manners, we can create a more civil and ordered society where a free exchange of ideas and opinions is valued.” - Bob McDonnell

03-20-13, 06:50 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Civility in GT “Civility costs nothing and buys everything.” Mary Worley Montagu Things seem to be getting worse on GT. It is becoming rare that a thread is stated where someone does not end up making personal remarks, insulting comments, ad hominom attacks, and generally being rude. To make matters worse, other posters escalate the issue to new depths by responding in kind. It is really taking the enjoyment out of many of the threads. We need to lighten up. We are posting opinions on a video game website forum. How can anyone take any thing that seriously here? It is great to disagree and awesome to learn different viewpoints, but not to bicker and attack. Just a few suggestions: If you disagree with an argument, attack the argument not the person. If someone posts something that you find offensive, don't add to the offense by posting offensive stuff back at them. It does not equal things out. Let it go. No one is going to "win" here. If there is someone you really don't like, don't read their posts. Nothing in the rules requires any post to be responded to or even read. GT just seems to be getting worse every day. Is it really so hard to be civil in postings? Is it really so hard to ignore people who are uncivil in their postings? “One's character is defined by his or her words and actions. To be treated with respect and kindness, one must follow the Golden Rule and extend respect and kindness to others. Not only does our conduct define us as individuals, but it also provides an example for others, especially our children. If we all practice respect and good manners, we can create a more civil and ordered society where a free exchange of ideas and opinions is valued.” - Bob McDonnell __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.