Warning: I'm nuking Edition Wars threads

[William Ronald]

I did not follow the Edition Wars threads but was distressed by the Greyhawk threads.

People can disagree without being disagreeable. (Hmm, maybe I should make that my sig.) One thing I like about EN World is that we generally treat each other with respect.

I think it is more interesting and useful to debate an issue using facts instead of personal attacks. Indeed, personal attacks never settle an issue and provide more heat than light. I have talked to people on this boards about any number of issues. There have been times when I have tried to calm disagreements, sometimes with humor.

If you don't like a product, author, rule, et cetera, discuss why you dislike something, and back it up with examples. Anyone can be insulting. However, effective arguments are far more interesting.

Eric, I support your decision. If the problem persists, maybe you can start a thread on how to have good discussions. The administrators and moderators here at EN World are doing an excellent job of keeping this a friendly community of gamers. However, we all need to do our part as well.

 

[Horacio]

Very well done, Eric

 

[Ace]

I spent yesterday and last night watching EN World posters new and old attacking each other individually and in groups over Hackmaster, "new" Greyhawk, and the like, and much of the conversation in those threads made me ashamed to be a gamer. People, you must treat each other better than this. I don't care if you're the grandfather of D&D, one of the oldest and most respected members of our community, or someone who is here from another forum to do some drive-by trolling -- you have an obligation to make EN World a better place.

Two things I saw that disturbed me:

1) Personal attacks. Calling out someone by name, or by detailed description, and insulting them is just not acceptable, period.

2) Gross generalizations and blanket instults. You think 3E players are retarded? Fine, think it but don't say it. No one wants to hear that. Same goes for the other way around.

Every one of us had a different experience with D&D. We started at different times in the game's long history. It's to be expected that each person thinks the version they currently play is the "best" one. But you're not to use that as an excuse to become nasty with someone who doesn't think like you do.

Now, to go close some threads. Let's let Hackmaster and "new" Greyhawk rest for a couple of days and then we'll see if discussion can continue in a cordial fasion.

Thank you for doing this Eric! BTW if anybody wants a flamewar head over to Dragonsfoot.org and have at it on their adition wars forum

As long as you don't get personal arguing about editions is perfectly OK

Heck 3etard is a term of endearment over there

 

[seasong]

Just to add my two cents and jump on the "good job!" bandwagon. I've been on the Internet for more than 10 years now. This is the first online community that I've felt comfortable in, that I can post intelligent commentary here without feeling like I'm risking a burn or attack. Or like feeling that I'm talking about a serious topic with invulnerable 10 year olds.

Thanks. I appreciate that.

 

[LightPhoenix]

I'm going to jump on the "Awwwwwwww, I missed the good threads!" bandwagon - less people means more room when I land. I'd hate to squash people on the "I love these boards" wagon. That's just rude, especially when I agree with them too.

LightPhoenix

 

[Jondor_Battlehammer]

Edition wars are about as useful as +5 forks of eating.

Pretty useful if your using the "every day skillcheck" critical fumble charts. No more chipped teeth!