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Lokarin posted...

i tend to derail topics, it's not my fault! it's just my dumb-brain

So long as you're not a jerk about it.

DeltaBladeX posted...

I've Ignored a few people, but only used the Block systems once, when some users started a personal argument in my topic and one wouldn't cease it. Even then, I unblocked them a week later.

I've seen the Block feature used poorly as well, at times when Ignore would be far better. Such as users who would make most of the ongoing event topics for a game Blocking someone they simply don't like. Not even a trouble maker, they simply wanted to drive this user off over a different opinion. The user can't see most of the important topics, and not like there were multiple people making topics about the same event either. -_-

The type of users who like to obsessively argue, the topic derailers, disruptive trolls, and type of people who love to call any contrary opinion trolling, they're the type of users you're always better off blocking.

Count_Drachma posted...

Not really, but ignores and blocks help with some problems. However, any dedicated troll / stalker will have workarounds.

The thing that'd make this site tolerable -- which we'll never get -- is a set of consistent, non-arbitrary rules evenly enforced by unbiased, well-informed mods.

I don't think that's true.

This.

Yeah, there are some chronic spammers who will render an entire board almost unusable.

Yeah, well, I can't count on the mods ever doing the right thing around here, so I have decided to take matters into my own hands.

That and I noticed how there's particular kind of users who are prone to creating problems for people.

ConfusedTorchic posted...

and some people can't live without being toxic antagonists because they're unhappy

Yup, always looking to start a fight or chew someone out.

wwinterj25 posted...

Block feature if for the weak. I don't care if people use it though as it's easy enough for me to log out and read posts from users who have blocked me IF I care that much.

Opening a link in a private window is the easiest way to read blocked comments if you care.

BADoglick posted...

This board is dead enough without blocking and ignoring users

Yeah but by blocking you can focus on good users, not giving the bad users time or acknowledgment.

Blightzkrieg posted...

I don't think that's true. Even when using the block feature extensively I still need to face my own shitposts.

So don't shitpost.

potdnewb posted...

if you cant handle the trolls you cant handle the internet

Nah, I just strive for a better internet, one where the people who hate your comments can be blocked. If mean if they hate them so much, they shouldn't mind.

It's by far the most effective means of eliminating the trolls. See some users who are just trying to be insulting, troll, or are just generally responding negatively? Block them! Now they can't even participate in any of your topics anymore, and you don't have to interact with them anymore. It's become a vital feature.

Well that's also ironic.

Kloe_Rinz posted...

Yes you are. You aren't convincing anyone you aren't some old grump.
This is you, unironically
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/5/9/5/AAfAHXAAD_hD.jpg

You just hate anyone who likes something you don't like. You are incapable of thinking for yourself.

The irony of that statement when posting memes.

Lost_All_Senses posted...

I don't think anyone should rely on memes too heavy. It'll stunt your real world social skills, where memes aren't available

Well memes are usually a substitute for thinking or originality.

ViewtifulJoe posted...

When you say memes do you mean the original recurring idea definition, fads within online communities, rage comics and image macros, mass produced lazy edits with meme in the title designed to harvest views from drones, that thing people do where they use the word meme whenever they can't think of the word they actually mean, or something else?

I guess it would be more of the "rage comic" variety, the kind of aggressive memes trolls love to use.

BloodMoon7 posted...

Why u gotta do me like that fam

I mean this is true. Age wise I'm a lot closer than most of the users on CE. But at least I'm not a grumpy, boring old fart.

It's not being grumpy or boring, it's simply not being that immature. Same reason why you might not laugh at the fart and toilet jokes my nephews make.

The_Korey posted...

The meme scene is dominated by kids and young adults, but there are literally memes for/by Karens, boomers, religions, political parties, and just older adults in general. You're never too old to sit back and laugh at whatever it is you find funny, regardless of whether it takes the form of a Hallmark romantic komedy, some witty educated stand-up, or some repurposed still images.

Hostility aside, BloodMoon is not wrong.

Eh boomer memes are a cringe of their own. Then again I am mainly talking about the aggressive e-warrior memes, trolling in other words.

BloodMoon7 posted...

I'm not hostile. I'm very sweet and patient and great with kids.

Probably because you're both on the same level.

BloodMoon7 posted...

I'm in my 20's tho

And I'm right. I mean damn if I'm not a grumpy bitch, maybe when I do hit 30 I'll think similarly to what you said. But if so, I hope someone puts me out of my misery cause if you get to that point that's what's actually sad. There's nothing left in your hollow flesh husk.

If being an idiot on the internet is your only source of joy, I just really feel sorry for you. Sounds like a depressing life.

Gobstoppers12 posted...

Never too old for them, but like any kind of silly humor, there's a time and a place for it. If memes are your only means of making conversation, then you might have an issue.

Yeah, I think a lot of people on forums must have some serious problems when it comes to social skills.

BloodMoon7 posted...

You're never too old for memes. You can become a grumpy, boring ass bitch with time but that's less to do with age and more to do with how suck you are.

See, when anyone posts something like this past the age of 30 it is simply sad. You can't even get mad at it despite the antagonistic intentions.

Like when I see grown ass adults in their 30's posting childish memes and e-warrior crap it gets really sad just imagining them.

Well I think most 80's games have aged somewhat poorly and only standout as early/simple examples of gaming. Seems like 90's and 00's games have aged much better for modern audiences and standards.

indica posted...

So this was more offensive than a swastika? Srsly? He's posted way more embarrassing shit himself...

With all his money you would think he could afford a tanning bed or something.

Not very progressive to deny boys a skirt

Lost_All_Senses posted...

He can say whatever he wants and adidas won't drop him

Didn't they drop him after that first fiasco?

It's like half advertising, and the ads are just awful these days. The content is usually lame to top it off. Only value I can see in it is sports if you're into that.

Lost_All_Senses posted...

It's like cypto currency

So it's worthless and a total scam?

garan posted...

Not surprised at all.

This. Luigi has always been the cowardly sidekick that is vulnerable.

Punished_Blinx posted...

These anti-woke people are always a stupid minority but they are around on boards like this. CE isn't too bad compared to some other corners including this website.

Both woke and anti-woke are a minority, most people don't care.

People forget how Super Princess Peach was a thing? It's not rare for her to do things besides getting kidnapped and rescued.

Apparently the guy lost all his money in crypro, pretty sad really. Luckily he's still a relevant youtuber.

VeryFatKid posted...

Im struggling to understand how any demographic could find god of war and last of us cool or good. Really cringe stuff

Have you seen teenagers these days?

MabusIncarnate posted...

Pretty sure most of the gaming audience in general are adults

Maybe on gaming sites, but there's clearly no shortage of kids and teens playing them. Seems like Nintendo attracts the most kids, but Sony attracts the most teens.

360 era was around when I went to college. Good times.

It seems like they really attract that age group the most.

Probably Halo

Well duh, sex is all about standards. Lower them enough and sex is always easy.

Fake tits always look gross to me.

KhlavicLanguage posted...

git gud

skill issue

L

ratio

no maidens

didnt read

Yup, that's the typical soulsborne gamer alright

Where did you learn to fly TC?

They are all basically high difficulty hardcore sweaty gaming porn, probably the single player equivalent of competitive gaming where bragging rights and trying to overcome high adversity is the appeal to some people.

While that works for some, it doesn't for others. You really gotta have a drive to play games like that, and I have always preferred far more relaxing experiences.

Boomers want women in their 40's and 50's, that's a young woman to them.

who?

bulletproofvita posted...

So the golden era was xbox360 and PS3...yeah I have to agree.

Lol no, that was the beginning of the decline. Golden era was 90's - mid 00's. After that is when online became a big thing and they started updating games and selling DLC.

It was the golden era for online gaming though, the early 360 era at least. Everyone was on headsets, everyone was far more relaxed and social, it was before everything got all sweaty.

Agreed. The internet ruined gaming culture, it was so much cooler before, and the standards were much higher.

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Yeah, self improvement is vital and a sign of maturity.

CommonJoe posted...

Anonymity doesn't adequately explain it actually, given we see the same behavior in spaces where that anonymity is no longer a factor.

In reality I think its the detachment from face-to-face communication.

Anecedotally, I like a lot of people am very familiar with how incredibly abusive people can be when calling into a customer service line. But Im willing to bet the vast majority of those people wouldn't act the way they do if they were talking to me in person.

I feel like there is more to it than that, because I try to be nice to people even if I'm on the phone with tech support. There's no reason to be mean and nasty to them. It's gotta be some kind of cluster-B personality disorder or something.

Kitt posted...

Their lives most likely suck, so it's a way for them to blow of steam from the safety of their computer screen.

It does seem natural for there to be a connection between being a mean and nasty person and your life sucking.

Hayame_Zero posted...

Anonymity and attention

Yeah, but like why be so mean and nasty though? I would just feel like shit if I treated people like that.

I just don't get it, like why?

Me? No.