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Started by bishop_pass Jan 13, 2002 at 10:40 PM 9 replies 550+ views
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bishop_pass
bishop_pass
Just some thoughts on forum topics... Inform, share, teach, tell stories, discuss, inspire, and wander off topic if you believe you have something interesting to say. Explore what is out there, and be open to new interests. Try to discuss and share things in which you are an active particpant, and a knowledgeable and passionate player. Ask about anything which interests you. As for philosophical debates revolving aroung religion, politics, morals, and so on, it''s all so much drivel based on one''s opinions against another''s. Resolution is unlikely, it has been debated before, and few come away with any real practical new insights on life or what it has to offer. ___________________________________
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Martee
Martee
quote:
Original post by bishop_pass
As for philosophical debates revolving aroung religion, politics, morals, and so on, it''s all so much drivel based on one''s opinions against another''s. Resolution is unlikely, it has been debated before, and few come away with any real practical new insights on life or what it has to offer.

Some of the truest words ever spoken on this forum.
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Graylien
Graylien
I would be very happy to see this become the "unofficial" description of this forum. Of course, that would require a significant and widespread increase in the maturity level of GDNet Lounge users.
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GameCreator
GameCreator
I agree with most of what you say, bishop_pass, but it''s hard to keep everyone happy on a message board.

Personally, I don''t mind religious discussions if they are discussed maturely. I hope every time that one is started that that''s how it''ll be discussed but most of the kids visiting these sites get pretty emotional.

Ever see that "pictures of you" thread? People here are teens. Most of them would rather reply with a "f*** you" or "you''re an idiot" than with something that makes sense.

Don''t expect maturity on these boards. You''ll be disappointed.
Araanor
Araanor
quote:
Ever see that "pictures of you" thread? People here are teens. Most of them would rather reply with a "f*** you" or "you're an idiot" than with something that makes sense.


You really expect most of the teens here would want to say that? I believe you're mistaken, even if this forum has half-way succumbed to silliness the maturity level is not low.

Edited by - Araanor on January 14, 2002 4:23:35 PM
Strife
Strife
Just out of curiosity... Where the hell did this come from?

Besides, this is the Lounge. It''s meant for random postings about what''s on peoples'' minds, even if that means politics. Sure, no one''s ever going to agree on it, but it''s fun to debate anyway.

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Myopic Rhino
Myopic Rhino
bishop_pass: Amen.

Everyone else: I honestly believe that if a significant portion of the community decided to make the threads here more meaningful, in time, they would be. I don''t think that the average forum-goer here is as immature as you think. There are just a few vocal ones who set the tone.
Drizzt DoUrden
Drizzt DoUrden
I''m trying guys.

I''m probably not even going to post in the lounge unless I need to give a harmless opinion on a thread posted by someone who I know isn''t going to start a flame war.

That''s pretty much how the rest of the ''crap posters'' should be now.

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quote:
Original post by Araanor
You really expect most of the teens here would want to say that? I believe you''re mistaken, even if this forum has half-way succumbed to silliness the maturity level is not low.

Edited by - Araanor on January 14, 2002 4:23:35 PM


I beg to differ.
BitBlt
BitBlt
I''ve been to un-moderated forums where the age group is similar to this one, it''s insane. I''m just glad it''s moderated here.


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