GT's going to hell in a handbasket

[CCIP]

Oh it's totally cyclic. And I don't think this is in any way a permanent 'going to hell'. But it doesn't make it okay for these cycles to get so extreme sometimes.

That said, it's also good not to over-react to these things. It's just nice to see rules enforced - and just like you often call attention to inappropriate language, I think it's more than fair to call attention to poor behaviour and extreme ideology. The latter is no less against site rules and is arguably a lot more damaging to our community. It's great that the community here is strong enough to shrug it off and continue being great, but we needn't ignore it.

[Jimbuna]

'Peaks and Troughs' I call it...and we are currently in a 'Trough' but overall GT is what I personally would expect it to be.

Sensible governance as always is ongoing in the background I can assure you.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

'Peaks and Troughs' I call it...and we are currently in a 'Trough' but overall GT is what I personally would expect it to be.

Sensible governance as always is ongoing in the background I can assure you.

This, and we have accumulated a few posters who seem to live for controversy. I'm sure there's a psych term for it. Basically, they are looking to exhibit a power online that they do not possess in normal life. I know, most people will do this occasionally, certainly me included. It's similar to venting, which can good when not taken to extremes and allowed to become a daily ritual. But right now there's a small core of disruptive posters who are gearing up for this daily. Gets old, and there is a solution:

DO NOT REPLY OR QUOTE ANYTHING THEY SAY.

Simple Can you do it?

[danasan]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

This, and we have accumulated a few posters who seem to live for controversy. I'm sure there's a psych term for it. Basically, they are looking to exhibit a power online that they do not possess in normal life. I know, most people will do this occasionally, certainly me included. It's similar to venting, which can good when not taken to extremes and allowed to become a daily ritual. But right now there's a small core of disruptive posters who are gearing up for this daily. Gets old, and there is a solution:

DO NOT REPLY OR QUOTE ANYTHING THEY SAY.

Simple Can you do it?

I was thinking that as well, but I thought it would be better to leave that to a stronger voice.

I sometimes wonder if a sensitive topic is only started to "throw a bone into the cage and lean back and see what happens next" but that would be a bad attitude, wouldn't it?

Edit: I have to say thank you to the really good work the moderators do!

[frau kaleun]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Gets old, and there is a solution:

DO NOT REPLY OR QUOTE ANYTHING THEY SAY.

Simple Can you do it?

In this, you will find the Ignore List is your friend. Removes the temptation by hiding the source of it. You can't reply to what you can't see.

[Dowly]

But but but... they are SOOOO fun to follow!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

This, and we have accumulated a few posters who seem to live for controversy. I'm sure there's a psych term for it. Basically, they are looking to exhibit a power online that they do not possess in normal life. I know, most people will do this occasionally, certainly me included. It's similar to venting, which can good when not taken to extremes and allowed to become a daily ritual. But right now there's a small core of disruptive posters who are gearing up for this daily. Gets old, and there is a solution:

DO NOT REPLY OR QUOTE ANYTHING THEY SAY.

Simple Can you do it?

Ha ha, you all fell for this trolls trap in responding. D'oh! Me too.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by CCIP

It's just nice to see rules enforced - and just like you often call attention to inappropriate language, I think it's more than fair to call attention to poor behaviour and extreme ideology. The latter is no less against site rules and is arguably a lot more damaging to our community. It's great that the community here is strong enough to shrug it off and continue being great, but we needn't ignore it.

I completely agree, and have never said otherwise. I'm a stickler for all rules. I was just responding to the idea that it's worse now than it was in the past. It happens, and needs to be dealt with, and then for a while it doesn't happen.

[mookiemookie]

I agree with the cyclical point of view. Those with the most extremist point of view rarely stick around long. This too shall pass.

[nikimcbee]

Just wait til october 2012.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Just wait til october 2012.

Is that when your released on bail?

[Sailor Steve]

[Herr-Berbunch]

I know what you mean Subnuts, I've only been here a little over a year and there is definately more personal axes being ground. But it seems to me to be the same old names cropping up and doing said grinding. Treat them like naughty children and just ignore them - but unfortunately that may mean missing out on something more worthwhile.

The speed in which the 'Norway' thread turned nasty is very disappointing in particular. There was no need for it at all. At least they haven't (yet) struck in Feuer Frei!'s emotive thread!

On with the four-word-cat-boot-picture thread, what GT is all about

[danasan]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I know what you mean Subnuts,

snip....

At least they haven't (yet) struck in Feuer Frei!'s emotive thread!

On with the four-word-cat-boot-picture thread, what GT is all about

It luckily seems as if there is a spark of social competence and tact in everybody