What kind of forums do we want this to be?

[darth los]

Fair enough. Me? I would rather have a few laughs thrown into threads rather than the same old "Gosh I want the zombie armageddon to become a reality so I can thrive with my bad ass gun skills and live forever because i'm the coolest guy on the planet!1!". We've heard every scenario, we've heard the ideas, we've heard it all. And if you want to talk about asinine, how about the level of complaining lately? Sheesh. If someone finds this place so unbearable....well....the door is over there. The internet is a big place... It is asinine when you consider it won't change a thing. If you don't like it, stop visiting. If you would like to still visit and don't want anything humorous in your threads, ask a mod to delete it. They will generally delete the post or the entire thread if the creator asks them to. Complaining about things not going your way is just like crying for attention. Might as well roll out the soap box... Again, I got you back Bass. And that's a good point. People don't want smiley/jokey stuff in their threads shouldn't bring up the same or similar topics up for the umpteenth time. It bores alot of us to tears because those things have been discussed ad nauseum. So some of us like to lighten things up a little bit to break up the monotony. Or here's an idea. The igore button!! Just ignore the usual suspcts and that won't be a problem anymore. I haven't heard anything DB and leo have had to say for like a year now and my life is better for it. Hey some people like their posts and they can read them just as easily. But yeah Bass, all this complaining lately is just as if not exponentially more annoying than a facepalm pic. See there are tons of things to complain about here it's just that most of us ddon't complain about it every other thread. What's more childish? Making jokes or complaining about the same thing over and over? And Bass didn't tell anyone to leave. He merely informed those who have a problem with the way things are going around here that leaing is always an option in case they have forgotten. All things considered Me thinks this place is just fine. Don't know what all the fuss is about. As a matter of fact I can't remember this place NOT being like this. Adreno posting pics of heidi as a bear in the middle of a thread for example. Great classic stuff. There used to be nothing but jokers around here. In short the only thing that is new are the complaints about it.

[MoonSylver]

word. i don't post on this forum much anymore and i'll make no secret of why: many of you are incapable of discussing anything over the 2d grade level. jokes have their place, without a doubt, but that place is not 4 or 5 posts into a thread where someone is trying to start what could be an interesting, relatively serious discussion. that is nothing but bullshit and a completely childish attempt at attention - the class clown syndrome - "i don't have anything relevant to say, so i'll try to show how funny i am". it is mildly cute in elementary school but fucking shocking when it is repetitive behavior from an adult. most of the god damn memes and pics add zero to the discussion and are nothing more than a completely juvenile attempt at derailing threads in an effort to look "funny." now i patiently wait for some fuckwit (yes, you are a fuckwit if you fall for it) to come along and post the inevitably puerile pic. nah. just frustrated with the seeming descent into kindergarten this place has taken in the last 6 months or so. things seem to a bit better now, but there was a long stretch there when one couldn't avoid a visit from the kiddie patrol in each and every thread. if that is the kind of board you guys want, then fine by me. like i said before, jokes and funny pics have their place. that place shouldn't be derailing 90% of the threads because certain posters want to act that this an internet romper room. a lot of what has gone on here recently is asinine. You can stop worrying Mike. I took your hints loud & clear WEEKS ago. Which is why I've quit posting. Thanks.

[darth los]

You can stop worrying Mike. I took your hints loud & clear WEEKS ago. Which is why I've quit posting. Thanks. Why would you stop posting off off one person's opinions? I'm sure many don't like me but so what? As long as there's no blatant disrespect or something out of line I don't see a problem. Now, as I've already stated, what's causing more problems? Harmless jokes or this stuff? I ask you again captain, "Where will you go?"

[MoonSylver]

Why would you stop posting off off one person's opinions? More than one. There were a few different complaints. It's all good. I just really don't feel it would be in anybody's best interests, (my own included), to continue participating. Thanks.

[kidgloves]

This board is absolutely fine. Very well moderated in fact.. I don't mind the jokes personally as there are a lot more worse things to get worked up about on other forums.

[darth los]

More than one. There were a few different complaints. It's all good. I just really don't feel it would be in anybody's best interests, (my own included), to continue participating. Thanks. It's still bullshit. if you wanna leave then do it because YOU want to not because the peanut gallery would like it. I couldn't give a shit who likes my posts. Again, as long as it's not inapropriate or the mods have something to say I don't see a problem. Good luck then buddy.

[MoonSylver]

It's still bullshit. if you wanna leave then do it because YOU want to not because the peanut gallery would like it. I couldn't give a shit who likes my posts. Again, as long as it's not inapropriate or the mods have something to say I don't see a problem. Good luck then buddy. Oh it's by my own choice for sure. It's just that the only reason I came back in the first place after a lengthy absence was to have a few laughs with my friends here. It was never my intention to annoy anyone or ruin anyone elses enjoyment of the forums. Honestly, it's a good thing. I don't really feel like I have anything worthwile to contribute at this point, & all of the enjoyment has gone out of posting for me anyway. Plus I've been spending all the time I spent on here on more productive activities. So, maybe I'll see you all again, & if not, take care.

[blind2d]

Well, I for one would miss you, Moon... you're always so nice and well-informed... but, if that's the way it's gotta be... yeah, good luck out there. Thanks for playing, and for being you.

[bassman]

Well, I for one would miss you, Moon... you're always so nice and well-informed... but, if that's the way it's gotta be... yeah, good luck out there. Thanks for playing, and for being you. Second. Wouldn't be the same without Moon...

[clanglee]

Waitagoddamnminutenow!!!!! What the fuck is going on?!?!? What is this shit?!??! THIS is why I don't post very often any more.. . . .All the people that I like on here can't fucking let things be and just get along!!! Who has told you to quit posting Moon??!?! And Mike. . I love you buddy. . but what the hell man??!?! When did having a laugh start getting on your nerves? You used to get silly with the rest of us. And then when it was time for a serious talk. . well we would all have that too. I don't know guys. I just used to have a lot of fun on these boards. . .and then. . . well it looks like the fun is being sucked from them. Look at the year end awards for this year and compare them to last year. . . .you will see a large group of people that used to get along last year. . and this year you will see a 2 page argument. Why can't we all just get along?

[Danny]

Nobody forces anybody to do anything you can only do what you choose to. It's as simple and as complicated as that. I agree with the sentiment about far to much tangential derailment, but also agree with bassmans comment about how some would like nothing but one long circle jerk about how they want a zombie apocalypse to happen to finally get back at a real world that spurns them when they go down to wallmart and ride the complimentary rascal. Its all swings and roundabouts. each threads is different. that is the point of a forum. if one is not to your tastes, stop reading it and read another or make your own. thats what the new topic buttons there for. Dont like people derailing, say something. i rarely do but at least once ive said to dj and thxleo during one of there "biggerman-offs" to just drop it before they get the thread closed and as if compelled by some eldritch power they both did. saying nothing and getting pissy that others can know what your opinion is without you taking part and inputing it in the dialogue is an exercise in futility. -and lest be frank here, i'm the fuckin' clown here. Don't let nobody tell you any different. so now i step back from my rare attempt at sage wisdom and end with a usless, utterly foolish and good natured picture. WE OUT.

[Thorn]

Our forums are fine, there is no need for anyone to "leave" there is no cause to over react, we do not need to be heavy handed. Again I say these forums have been around LONG before a lot of people here and will be through the grace of God and Neil be around LONG after many of us go. That said I would be damned if I was ever forced out by anyone... from anywhere. These are your forums too Moon even if you do not use my old school Signature file anymore... you belong here. Period.

[LouCipherr]

More than one. There were a few different complaints. It's all good. I just really don't feel it would be in anybody's best interests, (my own included), to continue participating. Thanks. Oh it's by my own choice for sure. It's just that the only reason I came back in the first place after a lengthy absence was to have a few laughs with my friends here. It was never my intention to annoy anyone or ruin anyone elses enjoyment of the forums. *urge to kill, rising* Moon - First off, do NOT stop posting regardless of ANYONE'S opinions. Guess what? Most people probably think i'm a complete moron, but that doesn't stop me. While I respect others opinions, that doesn't mean I agree with them, and I'll be damned if a small handful of people who don't like my posting habits out of hundreds is going to make me change. I am just as guilty as anyone else of posting goofy pictures and memes, and every time someone says "I hate that shit!" I know who it's directed at - usually you and me. We're the resident picture/meme posters (along with a few other crazies... *cough*hellsing*cough*). I'm not going to stop posting, I just said "screw it" and started my own threads (bacon/gallery of weirdness) so we could go nuts in there and the people who don't want to see it can stay away. I may have "adjusted" my posting, but I sure as shit am not going to let a few complainers make me stop completely. That already happened once when I took my first year-long absence from HPotD. Now I have a different attitude - if you don't like what I'm posting, don't read it. There's plenty of functions on this board ("ignore" being one of them) so the people who don't want to read our humorous/goofy shit don't have to. Bottom line is, don't stop posting because a small handfull of people say they don't like what's being posted. Guess what? I don't give a rats ass. Remember, complainers are the ones you always hear from, the people who really enjoy what you're doing won't be as vocal (aside from me, your posts are always hilarious to me). If a mod told me to tone it down, that's a different story - it's their universe we're playing in, and it's their rules. I respect that, but that's as far as it goes. Honestly, it's a good thing. I don't really feel like I have anything worthwile to contribute at this point, & all of the enjoyment has gone out of posting for me anyway. I'm here to tell you you're wrong. *I* enjoy your posts, and *I* feel they are valid contributions, even the crazy pics. Who cares what a few complainers think? It's not like we can talk about the same zombie shit over and over and over again and not get bored. People like you and I break up the monotony, and that's SORELY needed when forums like this run out of steam between zombie projects. Don't stop posting, Moon. If you do, I'll have to post twice as many pictures, then we're all in deep shit.

[Trin]

So are we saying that after all those times... that's NOT what she said!?!? I like the serious debate. And I like topics to stay on topic. I also like it to be fun, funny, and entertaining. I've rarely found the levity in a topic keeps the topic from being explored by those who want to dig in deeply. There has been an unusual amount of sniping going on lately. I think it stems from The Walking Dead providing a lot of new zombie content to discuss, along with putting an unflattering spotlight on GAR's recent work. It's been very polarizing and some of the ensuing discussion got way out of hand. The quality of the forums is not a numbers game. More members does not equal better forums. If someone is irritated at the content wish them well and let them leave. While I hate to see any good contributing member leave it's better than having them stay and be irritated and post negatively. It really only takes one negative, inflammatory post to derail a thread. And only a few derailing posts from a particular person to label that person a troll. With luck some time away will allow that poster to come back as a good contributor again. And, no, that paragraph is not targeted at Moon. Moon has always been a class act, providing both good discussion and great sidebar levity.

[AcesandEights]

Our forums are fine, there is no need for anyone to "leave" there is no cause to over react, we do not need to be heavy handed. Couldn't agree more. No reason for people to fly off the handle, bring real life drama here or otherwise act all brokedick. It's the internet of course, so we will all do one or more of the three at some point or another given a long enough timeline, but let's just remember we should be coming here to enjoy ourselves and one another and when one cannot do that, well, it may be time to step away from the computer for a little bit or change things up by using the ignore feature etc. Moon, don't be an in-forum dropout But if you need a vacay from here, I completely understand. Moon has always been a class act, providing both good discussion and great sidebar levity. Well said, Trin.