Andryah Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I would agree about Scarlet Blaze. She was the first one I met on the forums and I have never seen her being rude or disrespectful to anyone even if she disagrees. I was very lucky to meet her and then become a guild member in her guild. She seems to keep a calm attitude but of course she tends to not like attention to herself. She is like that here on the forums and in her guild. She tends to stay back in the shadows unless there is something that she needs to say. Anyways just my opinion for what it is worth. Get's my vote as well. I always enjoy SBs posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUXs Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 TUXs im surprised u didn't make the list. ur def one of the more frequent posters in the forums. id say up there with andryah. ur call to fame???? bein a cool cat lol. Thank you I'm humbled you think so! As for the list - I'm one of multiple THOUSANDS of people here. The truth is, I really just agree or disagree with the majority of people...I just give my opinion on their topics. The people who start the threads, write the guides, run the numbers, dream up ideas...those are the truly worthy people imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldrenath Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 That (the yellow part) means a lot to me. Thank you. It's nice to know that what I try to convey (respect for others) is returned. My pleasure. I do often agree with you, but even in cases where I don't I appreciate that your point of view is reasonable and well-substantiated and never childish or rude. So is this thread "patting ourselves on the back", as some have claimed? Yep, to an extent. But there can be so much flaming and such that I think it's a fine idea to commend those posters that are a tribute to the community and elevate the overall level of civility and discourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) So is this thread "patting ourselves on the back", as some have claimed? Yep, to an extent. But there can be so much flaming and such that I think it's a fine idea to commend those posters that are a tribute to the community and elevate the overall level of civility and discourse. IMO.... virtual Campfire Kumbaya > perpetual Rochambeau Tournaments any day. Edited January 30, 2014 by Andryah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedip_enguin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Just got back from a 3 day ban to find this place turning into a love in? I am disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L-RANDLE Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Doesn't the Devs need to be on the list by default? "Mathy" & "Wrecking Ball Marauders" & "H2F" Come to mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHboy Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thank you I'm humbled you think so! As for the list - I'm one of multiple THOUSANDS of people here. The truth is, I really just agree or disagree with the majority of people...I just give my opinion on their topics. The people who start the threads, write the guides, run the numbers, dream up ideas...those are the truly worthy people imo. I had to kind of smirk at the "I agree or disagree with majority of people" that sir, called a tautology. I know what you meant and tend to concur that is how you approach things for the most part. That being said, there are some threads started that really are only started to push people buttons and stoke the flames. You could add their names here but think we mostly know who they are (were?) and unfortunately have had so many name changes that its hard to give them a single identity. I think having a solid strong (and even heated) debate is a good thing, but eventually many of these threads are not meant to be an "open" debate, rather a agree with me lest ye be a "defender". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebruixe Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 *** dude where is my name on your list wtfwtf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyMcGee Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 *** dude where is my name on your list wtfwtf Well from the looks of it, you just got back from a 6 month break, so I doubt people would recognise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimdante Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) PVP spiritual mentor and mighty warrior, L-Randle, has been added to the list of champions. As has TUXs, who is widely considered to be a cool dude. It would be foolish to not recognize such accolades. Edited January 30, 2014 by kimdante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugosi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 You forgot a few... BadOrb Blackardin Daellia (numbers cruncher min maxer, knows his ****) Aubere Beniboybling LadyKulvax ...and the rest of the color brigade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eartharioch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Good morning friends! I want to thank everyone for keeping this thread civil Threads like this border pretty close to "a call out thread" and can spiral into badness. Since everyone is playing nice and most of this thread is just folks entertaining themselves, I am going to keep it here. I will keep an eye on it though and if it starts to take a turn for the worst we will have to remove it. Keep the fun alive, happy Thursday. -eric PLEASE remove this thread, it is the most offensive thing I've ever seen in these forums. If civility should preclude us from arguing the OPs point, civility should preclude the OP from getting to make it. The OP's post is just a list of names of posters whom she respects, and is just as bad as a list of names of people she doesn't respect would be. Edited January 30, 2014 by eartharioch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugosi Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 PLEASE remove this thread, it is the most offensive thing I've ever seen in these forums. If civility should preclude us from arguing the OPs point, civility should preclude the OP from getting to make it. The OP's post is just a list of names of posters whom she respects, and is just as bad as a list of names of people she doesn't respect would be. Meh...there is no harm being done, and some of these people deserve recognition. ex, Dulfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimdante Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) PLEASE remove this thread, it is the most offensive thing I've ever seen in these forums. If civility should preclude us from arguing the OPs point, civility should preclude the OP from getting to make it. The OP's post is just a list of names of posters whom she respects, and is just as bad as a list of names of people she doesn't respect would be. There is absolutely no harm in recognizing members of the community who have contributed their efforts to the continuation of this game that we all play and love, who have taken the time to share their knowledge of the game with the community especially to it's newcomers, or whom have made us laugh in some form or fashion through their wit and good humor. Edited January 30, 2014 by kimdante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnewton Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 <-------- = ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletBlaze Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) PLEASE remove this thread, it is the most offensive thing I've ever seen in these forums. If civility should preclude us from arguing the OPs point, civility should preclude the OP from getting to make it. The OP's post is just a list of names of posters whom she respects, and is just as bad as a list of names of people she doesn't respect would be. I don't see anything offensive with this. This is for the most part been a positive thread which is very unusual lately and is a refreshing change. Some of the individuals on the list have contributed much to the forums. The OP is just bringing some recognition to those that have done things in the forums. When you respect someone you would like to see them get the recognition they deserve. This is something that brings something different to the forums and I think it is a refreshing change. Of course that is only my opinion. Have a nice day. Edited January 30, 2014 by ScarletBlaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eartharioch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 There is absolutely no harm in recognizing members of the community who have contributed their efforts to the continuation of this game that we all play and love, who have taken the time to share their knowledge of the game with the community especially to it's newcomers, or whom have made us laugh in some form or fashion through their wit and good humor. There is most definitely harm if a poster can say 'person A is good for the community" if I disagree with that statement but am [made to feel that I am] not allowed to publicize my disagreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infernixx Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I don't see anything offensive with this. This is for the most part been a positive thread which is very unusual lately and is a refreshing change. Some of the individuals on the list have contributed much to the forums. The OP is just bringing some recognition to those that have done things in the forums. When you respect someone you would like to see them get the recognition they deserve. This is something that brings something different to the forums and I think it is a refreshing change. Of course that is only my opinion. Have a nice day. I can understand some of the antipathy aimed at this thread, despite the fact that I'm listed in the original post. No one likes to feel 'less' than others and popularity contests are horrible things. Singling out posters, no matter how good your intentions are, can make others feel...over looked and less well-regarded. To be completely and utterly honest, and this is just 'my' opinion, there are simply too many solid posters on this forum to ever put together a comprehensive list of those who deserve recognition for their contributions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eartharioch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I don't see anything offensive with this. This is for the most part been a positive thread which is very unusual lately and is a refreshing change. Some of the individuals on the list have contributed much to the forums. The OP is just bringing some recognition to those that have done things in the forums. When you respect someone you would like to see them get the recognition they deserve. This is something that brings something different to the forums and I think it is a refreshing change. Of course that is only my opinion. Have a nice day. It's only positive because disagreement isn't allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimdante Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) To be completely and utterly honest, and this is just 'my' opinion, there are simply too many solid posters on this forum to ever put together a comprehensive list of those who deserve recognition for their contributions. I agree 100% Infernixx. Hopefully this thread, or future threads, may be a medium in which forum members can express their appreciation of some of the efforts others have made. As I previously stated, I'm relatively new to this forum and I am sure I have missed a lot of folks here. I simply wanted to recognize the few that have impressed and entertained me. As for disagreement, I am pretty sure as long as it's civil, why wouldn't it be allowed? Edited January 30, 2014 by kimdante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eartharioch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I can understand some of the antipathy aimed at this thread, despite the fact that I'm listed in the original post. No one likes to feel 'less' than others and popularity contests are horrible things. Singling out posters, no matter how good your intentions are, can make others feel...over looked and less well-regarded. To be completely and utterly honest, and this is just 'my' opinion, there are simply too many solid posters on this forum to ever put together a comprehensive list of those who deserve recognition for their contributions. My objections are entirely to the nature of the post (it's a call-out thread). I would be just as offended had I been listed. I am deliberately not arguing the merits of the people listed because that would be circular logic. I hated this BS in high school, I hate it when I get exposed to it in the corporate and academic worlds, and I hate it whenever and wherever I see it. Edited January 30, 2014 by eartharioch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatology Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Lol. Your thread looks like biowares attempt to please everyone with content going in all directions. It should be an exclusive list with valid opinions supported with reason and inviting others to do the same. Instead, we have a forum pageant going with too many conflicting opinions and a biased OP. Everyone put on your sparkles and glitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eartharioch Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I agree 100% Infernixx. Hopefully this thread, or future threads, may be a medium in which forum members can express their appreciation of some of the efforts others have made. As I previously stated, I'm relatively new to this forum and I am sure I have missed a lot of folks here. I simply wanted to recognize the few that have impressed and entertained me. As for disagreement, I am pretty sure as long as it's civil, why wouldn't it be allowed? Do you want me to politely tell you which people you listed I think are detrimental to this community, and why, in this post? With few exceptions, most of the people you listed are very controversial posters, and many people have extremely negative opinions of them. Edit: You can show appreciation for a poster's efforts by posting links to the original posts or otherwise citing them in other threads if the questions get asked again, or by participating in the original discussions, even if it just to say that you agree. Making an essentially arbitrary list of posters and general feelings you have about them makes the posters themselves the subject of your discussion. Edited January 30, 2014 by eartharioch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerz Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 EDIT: Oh and please don't add me to the list. This honestly isn't me begging for a spot, I'm fine being an unknown rebel The list is incomplete without CrazyMcGee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillionsKNives Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I can understand some of the antipathy aimed at this thread, despite the fact that I'm listed in the original post. No one likes to feel 'less' than others and popularity contests are horrible things. Singling out posters, no matter how good your intentions are, can make others feel...over looked and less well-regarded. To be completely and utterly honest, and this is just 'my' opinion, there are simply too many solid posters on this forum to ever put together a comprehensive list of those who deserve recognition for their contributions. Oh yeah, well I'm making a list of people who happen to be Infernixx, how's that for not singling people out List of people who are Infernixx: *shoots confetti* Infernixx (This is directed at no one in particular) Seriously though, I completely disagree with the idea that you can't single people out just because someone gets left out. I dislike it because that line of reasoning leads to things like "everyone gets a trophy" and "everyone's special". Well, not everyone deserves a trophy, and not everyone is special, and not everyone deserves recognition for things, so suck it up buttercup. And it's true, you can't go out and recognize everyone who may deserve it, but that doesn't mean you can't give recognition for those who you feel you should, just because it leaves others out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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