Is ENWorld getting less friendly?

[Drifter Bob]

I missed your post #145 on page 8 where you thanked

Since you have taken such a detailed interest in this specific issue (my thankfulness) I suggest you pour through the thread again. I thanked people several times for their technical suggestions (the quotes above are from all through the thread, including some of my first responses)

Could you please tell me what the real issue was?

I tried to do this for 11 pages on that thread. A couple of people eventually got my point, some disagreed, some agreed. As for the rest, I think we just have to chalk it up to my poor communication skills and lack of writing ability to get my ideas across. That, and my lack of follow through, for I am no longer interested in trying.

DB

 

[Drifter Bob]

To be fair, this is still a great forum, it's maybe a little much to expect to be able to discuss general reform issues in a fan oriented site, it's a little like going to the fan site of some band and suggesting they get a new bass player or something. Even if it's a good idea people aren't likely to appreciate it. I still think ENworld is one of the friendliest and most constructive places I have run across for RPG's on the internet, the other being probably Clinton Nixon and Ron Edwards "The Forge" independent RPG site.

I am glad to be part of this site and the value of what I have learned here far far exceeds the consternation of any arguments, and the one or two boycotts I picked up

DB

 

[Camarath]

I tried to do this for 11 pages on that thread. A couple of people eventually got my point, some disagreed, some agreed. As for the rest, I think we just have to chalk it up to my poor communication skills and lack of writing ability to get my ideas across. That, and my lack of follow through, for I am no longer interested in trying.

Like I said I am sorry I brought it up. I do have a hard time not responding to people responding to me as you have seen. I just thought if you wanted help in changing the game the people who frequent the House Rules forum could be of use to you because many of the base assumptions are different there.

 

[Ferret]

I do think it is ENworld but some of the member who may... phrase question or suggestions in such a way that they dont wan't anything less then praise, rather then suggestion.

 

[Piratecat]

Interestingly enough, the way a thread is posted makes a HUGE difference. For instance, a thread called "Discussion about HARP" would be much less confrontative than a thread called "HARP vs. 3.5 D&D; which is better?" A thread called "1e vs 2e vs 3e" will erupt into edition wars and rudeness much faster than a thread called "I love 1e AD&D." The confrontative first post or thread title sets everyone on the defensive, and that's never much fun.

 

[Drifter Bob]

Interestingly enough, the way a thread is posted makes a HUGE difference. For instance, a thread called "Discussion about HARP" would be much less confrontative than a thread called "HARP vs. 3.5 D&D; which is better?" A thread called "1e vs 2e vs 3e" will erupt into edition wars and rudeness much faster than a thread called "I love 1e AD&D." The confrontative first post or thread title sets everyone on the defensive, and that's never much fun.

Thats definately true, I regret the title of that thread.

DB

 

[Teflon Billy]

...The unsung heroes, though, are the hordes of you who don't start a fire in the first place ... even when you have an opportunity to do so by taking someone down a peg, proving how smart or morally superior you are, overreacting, etc. When you take it on yourself to set a good example, that does a million times more good than a moderator coming and slapping people around or closing threads...

Your sarcasm is hurtful Eric

 

[Ashwyn]

Your sarcasm is hurtful Eric

The truth hurts, man.

 

[mythusmage]

The truth hurts, man.

It's not the truth that hurts, it's one's reaction to it.

 

[Hand of Evil]

While truth hurts, sometimes a good spanking feels good...

Did I say that out loud.