Give us feedback: Live Discussion Thread

[Deezy]

I can't enjoy the shows I'm watching, and look at what people are bickering about segments ago.

I don't like looking at two pages of scattered conversation between two people about how this guy sucks and the rebuttal.

 

[We Are Legion]

I've taken a short hiatus from wrestling lately. Needed a break to recharge my batteries. Should be back in a few weeks. Football season takes precedence over wrestling.

That being said, we really need more activity in the NFL thread. Shit is dead as fuck most days.

 

[Troy]

Thanks to everyone for giving us this feedback. We will take it all on board and hopefully use it to create a better thread in the future.

RAW is tomorrow so hopefully we will see more people posting in that thread for that show.

RAW

 

[Undertaker]

I have no interest in participating in the live discussion threads and one of the main reasons is due to the amount of disrespect and idiocy which is thrown the way of members who have alternative opinions to everyone else. This isn't just in the live discussion threads but it happens all over the forum and I know that most members on here are teenagers and they don't realise how childish they are actually being. People talk smack about you in the chatbox whilst you have moderators and administrators watching this as well as across the forum. I'm surprised that the rules regarding the use of certain terminology is not stricter I.e the word "blueberry". For all you know, that person who you have quoted and insulted may actually have learning difficulties or special needs.

Would you behave like this on the street?

I don't give two hoots what anyone calls me (as long as its justified) because I can deal with it but you never know what the next person has been going through recently and your insults could just tip them over the edge. I joined this forum because I really liked the layout and I had read through a few threads and thought that everyone was cool. But two months later I don't think I want to be around here as often. The above is critique of the forum, yes but I trust that it will be used as part of the feedback process and as part of a constructive method to help the forum in its progression moving forward.

All I'm suggesting is that people have respect for one another regardless of opinions. I know that I will probably raise a few eyebrows amongst people here but I don't care and I know that I may get some sarcastic replies which is fine but I hope that my input is valued and taken seriously.

Thank you.

 

[We Are Legion]

I have no interest in participating in the live discussion threads and one of the main reasons is due to the amount of disrespect and idiocy which is thrown the way of members who have alternative opinions to everyone else. This isn't just in the live discussion threads but it happens all over the forum and I know that most members on here are teenagers and they don't realise how childish they are actually being. People talk smack about you in the chatbox whilst you have moderators and administrators watching this as well as across the forum. I'm surprised that the rules regarding the use of certain terminology is not stricter I.e the word "blueberry". For all you know, that person who you have quoted and insulted may actually have learning difficulties or special needs.

Would you behave like this on the street?

I don't give two hoots what anyone calls me (as long as its justified) because I can deal with it but you never know what the next person has been going through recently and your insults could just tip them over the edge. I joined this forum because I really liked the layout and I had read through a few threads and thought that everyone was cool. But two months later I don't think I want to be around here as often. The above is critique of the forum, yes but I trust that it will be used as part of the feedback process and as part of a constructive method to help the forum in its progression moving forward.

All I'm suggesting is that people have respect for one another regardless of opinions. I know that I will probably raise a few eyebrows amongst people here but I don't care and I know that I may get some sarcastic replies which is fine but I hope that my input is valued and taken seriously.

Thank you.

Have you ever brought any of this to the attention of staff before? It sounds like your issues extend far beyond the Raw Discussion Thread and you're just posting this here to be a dick, quite honestly. If you want people to treat you better, not being a dick would be a great way to go about it.

 

[Troy]

That has also been discussed in the staff room at recent times to address what is happening and how to combat that. Rest assured that we don't like seeing it either so we are looking to put some controls in place to rid the forum of that crap. I want a relaxed environment here where people can simply discuss wrestling without all the drama that occurs at other forums and I will continue to keep working at it to make sure that happens.

EDIT: And posts like the one right above is an example of the crap that I want to remove from the forum. If someone expresses their opinion in a reasoned manner then respond in kind, insulting them results in an infraction every time.

 

[ThatGuyFromNukemHigh]

That has also been discussed in the staff room at recent times to address what is happening and how to combat that. Rest assured that we don't like seeing it either so we are looking to put some controls in place to rid the forum of that crap. I want a relaxed environment here where people can simply discuss wrestling without all the drama that occurs at other forums and I will continue to keep working at it to make sure that happens.

I have seen(and made) that exact comment on another forum I know you from. I wish you the best in that future endevour.

 

[We Are Legion]

For the record, I wasn't insulting Undertaker just now. I simply suggested that contacting an admin privately is generally a swifter way to alleviate those types of issues without bringing notoriety on yourself.

Furthermore, this forum is actually quite civil compared to most other wrestling boards, Undertaker, and I hope you stick around and enjoy your stay from here on out. The staff here does a good job handling those types of posters.

 

[John McHenry]

I have often said that's Blue about things but not to anyone person. Quite honestly I will continue to use that's Blue. It's common place not only that but seeing as how it actually doesn't relate to one with mental disabilities unless directed directly to them. It's like any other word in the english language they only have power if you let them. I say fuck letting them have the power they're just words.

But enough from me I'll continue to post the way I've always posted.

 

[Undertaker]

For the record, I wasn't insulting Undertaker just now. I simply suggested that contacting an admin privately is generally a swifter way to alleviate those types of issues without bringing notoriety on yourself.

This is what is stopping me from participating in the live discussion threads. This is also what is stopping others from posting in general and I believe it's important to voice those opinions especially if it effects participation in the live discussion threads.

Furthermore, this forum is actually quite civil compared to most other wrestling boards, Undertaker, and I hope you stick around and enjoy your stay from here on out. The staff here does a good job handling those types of posters.

I would agree with your first statement however, over the past few days anyone joining the forum would be surprised by the lack of civility and respect that has been shown during the past 48 hours.

On a different note, I do not enjoy being spoken about in a roundabout way by staff in the shout box and having posts I have reported divulged to other members when language that I feel is insulting/flaming is used (which is what the system is there for). If you have any problems with me then please PM me that way it doesn't look like you are just showing off to gain a few e-fans and we can sort whatever problems you have with me out.

I genuinely hold no grudges against no-one but this is just getting silly.

Regards.

 

[John McHenry]

You have no idea what the staff is talking about. Most of it has been about the disappearance of Red Rep. The other half has been about an addendum handed down from Troy.

 

[Chris]

I think he was talking about KIF saying he didn't like the movie White Chicks in the shoutbox yesterday. Remember, 'Taker then called us prepubescent children.

 

[John McHenry]

Oh well I had no idea what was going on for most of that but White Chicks is a horrible movie and blatantly racist.

 

[PHX]

Don't see how what WAL said had anything to do with keeping you from posting in the live thread and please don't try and speak for other members cause I don't see any members on this forum who are being kept from posting from how they normally have. And if some members have had problems they have sent pm's.

As far as the whole civil thing I think the forum is perfectly fine as far as it being good without being forced. Can't just force everyone to be nice to you just because. A good amount of what is said in the shoutbox and in the discussion thread is people joking. You can't sit there and be serious about every single thing that is said since this is supposed to be for fun. If something goes too far that is one thing but I haven't seen anything go too far. If we had a problem with you voicing your opinion about the live thread we wouldn't have made this thread all I'm saying I think you're overacting as if all hell has broken loose and it's nothing close to that.

 

[Tapout]

Undertaker...you deserve an award. I agree with everything you have said. A lot of whats been going on lately has discouraged me from posting. And I also see people, including moderators, picking on other people in the shoutbox. Like just yesterday or the day before there were a group of people who were hating on Andrew, who is an excellent poster, and Dexter Morgan (Hatred) that it was just wrong. Most of the them were mods and admins.


And bringing things up to mods or admins does nothing unless it's Troy, because in my experiences, Troy is the only one who will actually listen, and work to solve your problem.