Why are there so many asshats on the server? - Page 4

eqdruid76 · #1 06-09-2010, 12:54 AM

I would like to respond to the OP's question with another question.

Why are there so many asshats in the real world?

Alawen Everywhere · #2 06-09-2010, 09:32 AM

Perhaps I'll check out Eve in the weeks ahead, thanks for the feedback.

For a free server, I think P99 has a surprisingly pleasant player base. There are certainly conflicts over camps and such as the available content gets more crowded, but I can't think of many dedicated misanthropes on the server and fewer still since global ooc was disabled. Everyone has bad days. It's not so hard to send someone a tell the next day and apologize for being a jerk.

Omnimorph · #3 06-09-2010, 09:34 AM

I've tried apologising for being a jerk before... the guy refused to accept my apology and threatened to /ignore me... damn jerk!

Aarone · #4 06-09-2010, 11:20 AM

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I've tried apologising for being a jerk before... the guy refused to accept my apology and threatened to /ignore me... damn jerk!

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Leokaiser · #5 06-09-2010, 09:56 AM

My experiences with other players in game have been positive in all but a select few cases. Most people here seem to be both helpful and generous, as was my experience when I played EQ back in the day.

The problem is this forum. I noticed it straight away, and eveyone of those aforementioned nice people I've talked to about it in game are in agreement; many of the more vocal posters here do not reprsent the quality of the players in game. To me this is quite sad, as for many people this forum will be their entry point to the server, and I'd be willing to hazzard a guess that some have come and been put off the idea of playing here - I personally started installing as soon as I heard about p1999, but coming here first might have given me pause for thought (though maybe not!).

Cyrano's suggestion of not coming to R&F is probably a good one for those of a more sensative nature, but the reality is that all the vitriolic bile is not contained to this dedicated subforum; the hatred and derision seep out into other parts of the forum where it's not really appropriate if you ask me. People often comment how few players 'bother' to check these forums, but I do not see why this is surprising if the majority of players in game are nice, while the (vocal) majority on these forums are not.

I honestly feel that the server as a whole would benefit from containing the flames and harsh mannerisms to this subforum; let the keyboard warriors battle it out here, but make the other forums a place where discussion doesn't have to happen on a level lower than that of WoW General Forum!

However, I expect my opinion, laid out rationally and in a neutral tone, will be labled as that of a whiney bitch and told I should just stop coming to the one place where discussion on the server as a whole can take place. C'est la vie.

**Aeolwind** · #6 06-09-2010, 11:43 AM

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Do they come from the emu community in general and like to troll this server because its popular?

Some people just hating. Being dicks just to be dicks. For the enjoyment of being a dick. Pure fagoting. The fellowship is great for the majority of the server but then there is that few loud minority and the people who think they are cool.

The few who think trolls are funny and cool.
Thats like thinking thugs are win.

Curious... what attracts them?
I know they are on all games every server but this is an emulation of a 10 year old game. One would think the crowd would be a bit more mature.

I blame warcraft, and current inability to tie peoples forum handles to their accounts. The emulator in general is a group of folks that honestly enjoy hacking and fixing problems. Some of that culture is in general....adept at making themselves seem like asses, all the while chuckling & grinning like the cheshire cat. They get off on getting you up. Nothing more than trolling tools, don't be their hoe. It comes from a perceived (real or not) superiority complex coupled with an ounce of actual intelligence & no brain to finger filter or deep higher brain function.

Leokaiser · #7 06-09-2010, 12:43 PM

It's heartening to hear some scorn for this type of behaviour from a dev, Aeolwind. The question then becomes: if the devs don't like seeing it, why does it seem to be permitted?

Lack of manpower to police the forums more? Lack of will to silence the more outspoken community members? Or just not seen as that much of a problem by the other devs (and perhaps yourself)?

Again, I'm sure most people would be happier if the 'trolling tools' were confined to their own little playground so the rest of us could converse in a mature and adult fashion.

Reiker · #8 06-09-2010, 02:50 PM

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It's heartening to hear some scorn for this type of behaviour from a dev, Aeolwind. The question then becomes: if the devs don't like seeing it, why does it seem to be permitted?

Lack of manpower to police the forums more? Lack of will to silence the more outspoken community members? Or just not seen as that much of a problem by the other devs (and perhaps yourself)?

Again, I'm sure most people would be happier if the 'trolling tools' were confined to their own little playground so the rest of us could converse in a mature and adult fashion.

You don't need to "police" forums as long as the users have thick enough skin to not cry irl over someone calling them a jerk on an internet forum. If you say something retarded and I call you a retard, what's the big deal? Suck it up. Same as in-game. Some people are more outspoken than others. Same went for original EQ as well as Real Life, although I don't think many people here experience that game often.

Gukag · #9 06-09-2010, 12:52 PM

You can't segregate idiots, narcissists and trolls. As far as MMO's go they are an integral part of the game, wether we like it or not, even moreso on emulated servers.

Alleusion · #10 06-09-2010, 12:55 PM

The anonymous nature of the internet lets people feel the need to get their asshattery on without repercussion. Because this is a forum, I can pick and choose what I read or post on it. Honestly, if you don't want to see some of the insane attitudes, don't click the link.

Honestly, the whole "GM's need to..." statement really bothers me. They have don't enough to do without sending the forums into a police state. I LIKE the fact that I can say what I want here without someone telling me I can't say ass. Oh I could go on and on about this all day...