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<blockquote data-quote="Bedrockgames" data-source="post: 8242447" data-attributes="member: 85555"><p>That is an oversimplification. I originally weighed in because I felt the OPs framing was a bit of a trap (and I clearly stated that). But then I found myself drawn into a discussion about sandboxes, living worlds etc, which I was genuinely interested in once it got started. But I find when I participate in threads with people like you and Pemerton (and other posters who frequently post in the same threads), I find myself seeing posts that fit the above description and I feel the need to respond. For me there isn't any payoff, I think I am just built to react negatively when I feel like I see that stuff. If there is a payoff, maybe it's a hope that there is a place to bridge the gap, or possibly persuade people. Also, I think one of the reasons I post in reaction to things I disagree with strongly is I feel that its important.&nbsp; A lot of people read these threads but don't post. And even people who post, are often afraid to disagree with something for fear of looking stupid. I think it is useful for people, when there appears to be a consensus around a conclusion in a thread, to be a dissenting voice if you disagree.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Bedrockgames, post: 8242447, member: 85555"] That is an oversimplification. I originally weighed in because I felt the OPs framing was a bit of a trap (and I clearly stated that). But then I found myself drawn into a discussion about sandboxes, living worlds etc, which I was genuinely interested in once it got started. But I find when I participate in threads with people like you and Pemerton (and other posters who frequently post in the same threads), I find myself seeing posts that fit the above description and I feel the need to respond. For me there isn't any payoff, I think I am just built to react negatively when I feel like I see that stuff. If there is a payoff, maybe it's a hope that there is a place to bridge the gap, or possibly persuade people. Also, I think one of the reasons I post in reaction to things I disagree with strongly is I feel that its important. A lot of people read these threads but don't post. And even people who post, are often afraid to disagree with something for fear of looking stupid. I think it is useful for people, when there appears to be a consensus around a conclusion in a thread, to be a dissenting voice if you disagree. [/QUOTE]

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