Why the hate?

[Dykstrav]

Just something that I've been wondering as I read the message boards...

"My friend Artie's D&D game in 1983 didn't have anime influences and the greatest video game of all time is pong!"

"teh anime n video games is the next step in RPGS lol if u don't like it stop playing!!!!!!"

"D&D is a tactical simulation game where we essentially play chess with more options. If it's not printed in a rulebook I don't allow it in my games!"

(Of course I exagerrate, but not by much...)

Why all the incivility? Why do gamers ignore the fact that we're talking about rolling bits of polyhedral plastic that abstract things that cannot exist under the laws of science as we currently understand them? Why does D&D have to be "realistic," emulate anime or video games, or accomodate any style of play under the sun? Why can't it just be fun?

I can understand the occasional disagreement and even the strong point of view. But we can be polite about it... Can't we?

 

[Crothian]

But we can be polite about it... Can't we?

For the most part this is one of the most polite message boards anywhere!!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Why all the incivility?

I will set your car on fire and shave my name into your dog's coat for daring to ask such a question!

 

[replicant2]

For the most part this is one of the most polite message boards anywhere!!

I agree. While there have been some minor "edition wars" going on, casualties have been light. Take a surf around the web and you'll find hate galore. This place is Disneyland in comparison.

 

[molonel]

Incivility? Hate?

Hahahahaha!!!

You guys need to see a real flamewar on a forum with REAL trolls on it.

You will return here with a renewed sense of wonder and awe at how polite this place is.

Even I generally don't turn up the heat here, most times, and rather than go weapons free, attempt to be somewhat polite and mature.

 

[blargney the second]

Lots of people experience post-holiday stress or are affected by seasonal affective disorder in January. It comes out more on the internet both in how people say things and how they interpret things.

 

[bento]

It's because no one else plays the game right, and my own experiences with D&D are disappointing and short-lived affairs.

Rather than try to improve as a player and DM, I'd rather hang out on boards bashing everyone else's enjoyment.

 

[Rothe]

For the most part this is one of the most polite message boards anywhere!!

I would agree, especially considering its size and the range of D&D topics allowed. I would amend the above to say one of the most polite D&D message boards. I don't know what it, is but I haven't seen the penchant for division w.r.t. D&D displayed on message boards related to other RPGs; not that I've tried them all by any means.

 

[shilsen]

Because my imaginary friend can beat up your imaginary friend!

 

[JVisgaitis]

Um, isn't the internet rife with uncivility and hate? If you're looking for rainbows and puppies, go watch My Little Pony or something.