ENWorld = whiners arguing ?

[Quasqueton]

In talking with a couple Players in my group, ENWorld came up in the conversation.

"I don't care to read it because its just a bunch whiners arguing."

Do you think there's any truth in that statement? How do you think non-regulars, or new visitors see this place?

I once mentioned to my group how I'd really like to post a story hour thread about my campaign. A couple in the group thought it would be fun. The other couple, not so much. One Player said, "I don't want a bunch of [jerks] posting how stupid we are."

Is that what you see in story hour threads?

Quasqueton

 

[Hand of Evil]

Not at all. Look at the threads, their nature is not of whinners.

 

[DragonLancer]

In talking with a couple Players in my group, ENWorld came up in the conversation.

"I don't care to read it because its just a bunch whiners arguing."

Do you think there's any truth in that statement? How do you think non-regulars, or new visitors see this place?

A year or so ago I noticed there was a lot of negativity and opinion bashing from posters here. If one poster had a different view on something than someone else you would feel the heat come off the thread. These days its nowhere near as bad, and people seem to be mor accepting of others views.

I rarely have the time to read the SH forum, so I can't comment on that.

 

[Thornir Alekeg]

You're so stupid asking this question.

I think it depends upon what you first see here. My first experiences with the boards were very positive. I posted looking for some advice and got several helpful postings.

Of course if you first look at a thread that has turned into an edition war, or some of the discussions on the rules forum, you may find people getting a different viewpoint.

And I can't say I recall ever seeing negative postings in the Story Hour forum, but I've only read maybe a dozen or so threads there.

 

[Xath]

I havn't seen much negative response on the SH thread, but then, all of the SH threads I've read have been very good. As for criticism and whining, you'll find that anywhere. It's in human nature. But I think ENWorld has a much smaller percentage than many other places I've seen.

 

[DaveMage]

"I don't care to read it because its just a bunch whiners arguing."

...but enough about the publishers...

 

[JoeGKushner]

I know a lot of my friends see it that way even as they argue over Conan vs. Grim Tales handling low magic campaigns better.

It's more a stand offish thing I thing from those I know.

 

[Quickbeam]

I havn't seen much negative response on the SH thread, but then, all of the SH threads I've read have been very good. As for criticism and whining, you'll find that anywhere. It's in human nature. But I think ENWorld has a much smaller percentage than many other places I've seen.

I'd say this pretty well sums up my viewpoint as well.

The SH threads very rarely have negative commentary, although there is the occasional constructive suggestion or rules lawyering. Overall, EN World has a smaller percentage of "whiners" than I've seen on any other discussion board by far, which is why this place is on RPG online home.

 

[Templeton580]

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[BiggusGeekus]

"I don't care to read it because its just a bunch whiners arguing."

WAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! It's not true!!!!!!



I think what some people get miffed about is our seemingly single-minded desire to embrace the RAW. An undead with d4 hit dice instead of d12? Can't be done! Against da r00lz!

I'm somewhat sympathetic to this view. I don't agree with it, but I definately see where it comes from.