Just me, or a toxic community?

Discussion in 'Novel General' started by Broosk, Aug 4, 2017.

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Is the community somewhat toxic?

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  2. No

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  3. A little bit

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  1. Broosk

    Broosk «Technomancer»

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    I've noticed that the community out there is relatively toxic. Someone makes a decision that they hope promotes their business and helps others, they're insulted & flamed. Someone else states their opinion on a situation, insulted & flamed. Reminds me a lot of my wow days.

    EDIT: Some examples can be seen at http://forum.novelupdates.com/posts/2653419/.
     
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    Broosk, Aug 4, 2017
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    Digix Owl-sama Follower

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    Honestly, no its the internet
     
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    Arcares Well-Known Member

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    Toxic maybe; incredibly childish thread posting? Yes. Sorry, but the problem is that GGP lied not that he made a business decision. I'm baffled at this.
     
    Arcares, Aug 4, 2017
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    Jigoku Shounen An Envoy From Hell

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    If there is a community that Isn't Toxic, then let me know.
    This is just natural.
    Heck, we were normal until QI showed up.
     
    Jigoku Shounen, Aug 4, 2017
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    Goblin Sleuth Well-Known Member

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    You can't group the entire internet together into one community. Different places have different types of people, with different levels of tolerance. The community here for example is, insightful, creative, and good natured. The YouTube community on the other hand, well just don't mention politics, feminism, or nationalism.
     
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    Hishiron Well-Known Member

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    You can thank QI for the state of the community. Everything they do is "for the community"...
     
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    Carm Drip drop, when will time stop

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    Every community is toxic.
    Undertale, wow, lol, Poe, real life.
    Why should an online forum be any different?
     
    Carm, Aug 4, 2017
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    m7vpc Well-Known Member

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    m7vpc, Aug 4, 2017
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    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    Maybe because this place ain't suitable for business, also this community is barely 1% toxic compared to some game, unless it's Qi, they're at 5%.
     
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    akki [Ani's C☕ffee-mate #3] [Shady Merchant]

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    Which community are you talking about? In general or a particular one?
     
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    Lol I think you missed a lot of what was said, in any case I think you prob noticed by now, but you are fighting a losing battle. Quit while your ahead.
     
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    DocB "I see you, little mouse! Run along"

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    are you talking about the ongoing war between QI vs WW, the threads about pseudoscience and don't hurt my opnion or the discussion about racism and sexism on novels?
    please clarify
     
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    koddychi [RPG slayer] [Great Sage] [Dao of Cuteness]

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    It's the internet what do you expect?
    Nobody knows who you are so you can do whatever you want as long as you don't get caught
     
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    Broosk «Technomancer»

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    I'm talking about the fact that BTTH is a WW licensed novel and folks are berating GGP for posting chapters. I've had some folks attack me on the forums for merely stating my opinion/understanding/perspective of the situation.
     
    Broosk, Aug 4, 2017
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    Cupcake Ninja [Kind Sage][Lord Benevolence][ The Great Paragon]

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    oh my sweet summer child...you haven't seen anything yet.
     
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    Dude are you not tired ? You're defending GGP since yesterday for a whole day saying " Give him time to explain himself " and now you're starting another rant thread . You must have lots of free time for you to do that . Sorry for my engrish .
     
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  17. Broosk

    Broosk «Technomancer»

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    I'm not defending anything. I said give GGP time, he gave his response. I'm not defending his actions either and I'm not ranting. I'm giving my opinion on something (succinctly) about my views on the community in general.
     
    Broosk, Aug 4, 2017
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    gauthamc [Dao of the Lonely Island]

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    Well you'll only see it if its related to Qidian. Honestly everything was fine untill Qidian came along. And they have a hand in anything that makes it unpleasant in the community.
     
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    GGP was trying to look pitiful in his speech earlier on reddit and now you're doing the same . Hmmmm very suspicious .
     
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    WingedZombie [Poor_Hero’s Clone]

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    Toxicity is everywhere if money is involved.
     
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