Bias at EnWorld?

[reapersaurus]

darn good topic.

Thought-provoking, and leads to self-examination.
All Good Things.

 

[Belen]

I try to avoid bias, however, I am sadly lacking in that area and can develop strong opinions on matters.

The last comment of my first post was more of a general "this is how the world works these days" rather than trying to say that "I am not like this and why are you" statement.

I actually do think that decrying media bias is passe these days. Unfortunately, I am worried that one day no one will ever have to listen to a opinion other than their own.

That will be a sad day.

Dave

 

[Teflon Billy]

..Unfortunately, I am worried that one day no one will ever have to listen to a opinion other than their own.

That will be a sad day...

Then why do you want a move away from bias? Personal bias is the very heart of discourse.

 

[Desdichado]

It seems more likely that people will be spoon-fed opinions and not question them to me, but that's probably not appropriate material for discussion on these boards.

 

[diaglo]

Of course my own bias leads me to say:

Original D&D (1974) is the only true game. All the other editions are just poor imitations of the real thing.

 

[Belen]

True, but bias should be on the part of the individual and not the majority.

For example, what it five different EnWorld existed. Each EnWorld would cater to a subset of people. Yeah, they may have disagreements sometimes, but they mainly agreed on all the big things and each person supported the authors arguments so you always felt good about the way you felt on a matter.

Worse, what would happen if you could turn on the TV and always here your viewpoint, so that all was always right in to world. Eventuall, the bias that you watched initially because you agreed with it, would form your opinion period and thus what they say becomes your view on any topic that you could consider.

This is why I would prefer the facts for news and allow my own opinion to form.

Then shoot my mouth off on the boards and have you all jump down my throat.

However, I would prefer civil jumping down of the throat and constructive arguments rather than flames.

Dave

 

[Piratecat]

Of course my own bias leads me to say:

Original D&D (1974) is the only true game. All the other editions are just poor imitations of the real thing.

You know, I've heard that somewhere before, but I can't remember where. Huh.

Incidentally, folks, Teflon Billy is proud to announce that he will be changing his user name to "Teflon Nipple." It's radical, but he's a radical sort of guy.

On a more serious note, I'm not sure that our fondness for 3rd party d20 publishers isn't based on the fact that many of them hang out here. I for one would love it if more WotC folks posted on the messageboards, and I celebrate the ones that do.

 

[Henry]

And in my own totally biased opinion, this thread belongs over in Meta, since it concerns the forums and the community in general.

Sccchhhlinng!

 

[Pants]

Incidentally, folks, Teflon Billy is proud to announce that he will be changing his user name to "Teflon Nipple." It's radical, but he's a radical sort of guy.

I guess he'll have to be OGL then
Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[Morrus]

I'd be interested to hear from those who disagree with my opinion on the subject - what is my opinion, exactly? Thus far, I have refrained form offering one (although I probably will do so in a few days once all the info is in).