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.. I haven't actually noticed much of the STFU type comments - what I've seen are people disagreeing and discussing topics in depth in a somewhat intelligent manner.
Then again, I'm on some pretty good drugs for this cold I've got, maybe it's the dayquil/nyquil speaking (and that stuff is AWESOME!)
(or maybe you refer to the front page stuff... in all honestly I rarely bother to read the comments there, I tend to stick with the c-blogs for actual discussion on a topic)
Then again, I'm on some pretty good drugs for this cold I've got, maybe it's the dayquil/nyquil speaking (and that stuff is AWESOME!)
(or maybe you refer to the front page stuff... in all honestly I rarely bother to read the comments there, I tend to stick with the c-blogs for actual discussion on a topic)
I tend to stay away from articles that devolve into this type of pointless shouting match. I like real argument and discussion. For the most part I think this site does a good job of it. I also think the blogs are better than the front page for intelligent debate, unless you can learn to ignore the noise and talk with those who are actually analyzing the topic at hand.
Yes, I do tell people to STFU (not exactly) if they're being rude and only seeing their side of the argument. Actually, forget that, being rude alone is enough.
Like my mom says "You can tell anyone to go fuck themselves in a polite, level headed manner". Just don't take that literally. xD
Anyway, maybe it's just the internet, but forums, anonymity and an audience usually equal chat-speak and rudeness (Total Fuckwad Theory). Funny how those two are related.
Going on a tangent here, in English class, we discussed how the most succesful people don't bother reviewing their grammar and spelling, because they're "too busy and important for minor things". Like basic communication. I think that's bullshit.
Like my mom says "You can tell anyone to go fuck themselves in a polite, level headed manner". Just don't take that literally. xD
Anyway, maybe it's just the internet, but forums, anonymity and an audience usually equal chat-speak and rudeness (Total Fuckwad Theory). Funny how those two are related.
Going on a tangent here, in English class, we discussed how the most succesful people don't bother reviewing their grammar and spelling, because they're "too busy and important for minor things". Like basic communication. I think that's bullshit.
I'm not sure where you're coming from exactly. Like Elsa, I read the front page articles and for the most part ignore the comments (ESPECIALLY on reviews). If you're looking for intelligent, rational discourse about games and game-related topics, the C-blogs and forums tend to have a reasonably erudite level of conversation, provided that the original poster put some effort into their blog or topic. That said, one of the founding principles of the site is, in fact, STFUAJPG-- the first part you understand, of course, but the last part is an acronym for "And Just Play Games." It's kind of ironic that you say this, because STFUAJPG as a philosophy means that we shouldn't get tied up in all the fanboy dick-waving and angry nerdrage that games tend to attract and accumulate. It means that games as a whole are primarily a form of entertainment, and taking them too seriously sucks all the fun out of the experience. Just my perception, of course... your mileage may vary.
I tend to pass off people who say stfu as ignorant in general. Give everything at least one chance is how I like to come at this site, it tends to keep the stress off and the aneurysms down
Yeah, what they said. I've actually been impressed with the maturity of some of the recent discussions on the c-blogs that could have [i]easily[/] devolved into a pissing contest but remained civil and mature.
@Elsa: Yup, mostly the front page c-blogs where I tend to notice this or the ones that get a lot of comments.
@Enkido: I notice this tends to happen a lot for articles that put either the PS3 or 360 in a positive or negative light, including their communities. It basically gets to a similar level of fanboy wars that happens on most other sites. I think many don’t even bother with the c-blogs since they tend to be harder to find and a post on them won’t be seen by as many people.
@Aslani: Oh yeah, can’t forget how the Internet in general is ripe for much more nasty behavior then how people normally act in person.
@Qalamari: Oh yeah, reviews certainly are the worst, especially since people are not used to this site having an average score of 5 out of 10 instead of 7 out of 10 like most other major gaming websites do. Popular games that get low scores (even as low as a 6) have comments full of people that act like the review will affect their enjoyment of the game. STFUAJPG would save everyone a lot of trouble, but it seems like things get more and more serious in the gaming communities every year for people to get very vocal about. Even the previous console generation looks a lot more peaceful by comparison.
@Enkido: I notice this tends to happen a lot for articles that put either the PS3 or 360 in a positive or negative light, including their communities. It basically gets to a similar level of fanboy wars that happens on most other sites. I think many don’t even bother with the c-blogs since they tend to be harder to find and a post on them won’t be seen by as many people.
@Aslani: Oh yeah, can’t forget how the Internet in general is ripe for much more nasty behavior then how people normally act in person.
@Qalamari: Oh yeah, reviews certainly are the worst, especially since people are not used to this site having an average score of 5 out of 10 instead of 7 out of 10 like most other major gaming websites do. Popular games that get low scores (even as low as a 6) have comments full of people that act like the review will affect their enjoyment of the game. STFUAJPG would save everyone a lot of trouble, but it seems like things get more and more serious in the gaming communities every year for people to get very vocal about. Even the previous console generation looks a lot more peaceful by comparison.
