The problem with forums is that most people, whether they intend to or not, end up playing a role. Are we really having conversations or are we in fact all talking to ourselves? Why am I even posting this? When there's no real personal interaction, who are you really addressing and why are you even saying anything?
Imagine if every discussion that's ever been had here happened face to face. It would be bizarre. When I think of all the energy, all the hundreds or thousands of posts, all that thinking and typing, you've got to wonder sometimes what motivates people. All those thoughts and ideas just floating away into nothing. It makes me a bit sad when I see banned people with thousands of posts.
I've noticed that people often want to feel like a tough guy or a sage. Occasionally I'll see someone condescendingly refer to someone as "kiddo", even though the person might be way older than them. People often jump to conclusions and get on their high horse about the pettiest of things. And I don't think I've ever seen anyone apologize for having an attitude. Well maybe once.
Speaking of playing a role, my name isn't really Vladimir Poontang. It's just some silly name that I thought of one day while I was having a piss. I thought it would amuse people here. How sad. My real name is...well, see I can't tell you. I'd like to but it doesn't feel right even though forums are supposed to be "communities".
TLDR : People used to be happier.
Imagine if every discussion that's ever been had here happened face to face. It would be bizarre. When I think of all the energy, all the hundreds or thousands of posts, all that thinking and typing, you've got to wonder sometimes what motivates people. All those thoughts and ideas just floating away into nothing. It makes me a bit sad when I see banned people with thousands of posts.
I've noticed that people often want to feel like a tough guy or a sage. Occasionally I'll see someone condescendingly refer to someone as "kiddo", even though the person might be way older than them. People often jump to conclusions and get on their high horse about the pettiest of things. And I don't think I've ever seen anyone apologize for having an attitude. Well maybe once.
Speaking of playing a role, my name isn't really Vladimir Poontang. It's just some silly name that I thought of one day while I was having a piss. I thought it would amuse people here. How sad. My real name is...well, see I can't tell you. I'd like to but it doesn't feel right even though forums are supposed to be "communities".
TLDR : People used to be happier.