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Everyone is welcome to state their own opinion, as long as it is done in a respectful manner and does not disrespect/insult others that have a different opinion than them. People's posts are deleted not because they are not allowed to state their opinion - it is because they are disrespectful when stating their own opinion and bashing other's opinions.
Not going off topic but I'm kindly asking you to maybe relax on the telling people what to do as I would leave that to the mods to do their job and the trolling... anyway moving on, does city life have anything to do with this?
This is much worse then it was during the Sensert times in the sims 3.
So forums aren't toxic eh? I bet if I posted my strawpoll again the results would be very different from last time. Just look at this dogpile (pun intended) of people, jumping on a person for not persecuting the heck out of SimGuruDrake.
This whole thing has "witch hunt" sprayed all over it.
Ask yourself why the forums are toxic and what caused them to be toxic.
*nuzzles your hand*
Cheers.
Yeah, you tell me, G, my man. I'm going to get some shade thrown in my face. Are you just talking big or are you really gonna block out all those UV rays? And for that matter, what happens if I don't stop... will I get some suntan lotion put on my back too? Melanoma be darned, you're truly a force to be reckoned with, G.
Of course I'm serious. I'm posting in an EA gaming forum, aren't I?
Now if only someone had posted this apt question in the comments section of the Plum site immediately after the exemplar of journalistic integrity made their post. This whole affair would be a non-issue.
The most basic component of freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without interference or constraint by the government. The Supreme Court requires the government to provide substantial justification for the interference with the right of free speech where it attempts to regulate the content of the speech. A less stringent test is applied for content-neutral legislation. The Supreme Court has also recognized that the government may prohibit some speech that may cause a breach of the peace or cause violence. For more on unprotected and less protected categories of speech see advocacy of illegal action, fighting words, commercial speech and obscenity. The right to free speech includes other mediums of expression that communicate a message. The level of protection speech receives also depends on the forum in which it takes place.
I need to disagree here Colton... two of my posts were deleted as a part of bigger removal in two threads which were expressing disappointment with sims 4. I was replying to OPs in a polite manner, without breaking any rules and without attacking anyone. I was expressing in points what I dislike about sims 4. I was unlucky because in both cases I sadly posted in between of huge fights between those who liked and disliked the game and in process my posts were removed too. No explanation was given to me.. no apology.
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Well I don't see as many people get banned as much as they used to which might be a sign of change in approach. I myself have contacted the mods directly to make peace with them and let them know that we are not all that bad here
If I had to guess, it was possibly because someone ruined your post and sparked a debate/discussion/war with it. While it would be best to delete your post to prevent any further debate/discussion/war, on the other hand, I wouldn't want it to be deleted either.
Sadly, it only takes one person to ruin something for everyone - just like what has happened to the LOLs/Disagrees.
I don't doubt she has a tough job. I have said before it must be frustrating dealing with a group all with different personalities. She may have been accused of doing something she didn't, but this all started at EA. In my opinion, we should not be the ones she is "disappointed in" and asking SimVIP to "adjust" the article was wrong. She should have just requested the blacking out of the name and that is it. I just find it funny people are getting upset about SGD getting bashed but people are bashing away at SimVIP as well. Yes, SimVIP should have taken the high road and blacked out the username as a courtesy but they don't deserve all the bashing either.
Btw, this conversation started between @king_of_simcity7 and I discussing how she never saw SGD say anything bad and I explained my personal experience. Others expressed their own experiences but I don't think anyone was bashing her for the current situation.
I also believe it is her job to be answer questions and deliver information in a respectful way. If she gets too frustrated from a comment take a walk around the building and then start responding again. I do think she should maintain a level of professionalism despite how others may be behaving. I want to be one of those people who comes to her aid but I feel like sometimes she drops a little gasoline on the fire.
Been there... seen that. Multiple times, unfortunately.
That's not SimGuruDrake. And that is a separate issue that Plum Site is trying to conflate so that folks like you and me rally together and attack our community manager.
This is exactly why I have a problem with not having a safe space to talk about moderation. This kind of censorship has been going on far too long (before SGD had this role). It will never improve if members have to live in fear of having their posts disappeared or banned and they can't even question the mods because they have no idea who is doing these things.
Anyway, I have an assignment due so I have to nip off. But hopefully others will ensure that this thread does not become an add-on bash @SimGuruDrake thread. One comment that I hope everyone here will keep in mind: Divided we fall.
Please don't let opportunistic fansites make this forum worse before it can become better.
@SimGuruDrake come collect your mutt, it's run off the leash again and thinks it owns the community.
And again SimsVIP, Sims Community, they can post whatever they want. Who are YOU to tell them not too?
Frustration over the game, subpar communication, speculation being accepted as truth when it was not whatsoever, "sides" popping up and ruining this. Yes, part of it is their fault, but it's also the community's. We're quick to jump on anything a Guru says, saying it's a hint or a lie or a promise. The community is not spotless in this situation, as the first thing we think of something is often going to be taken as the only way to interpret something. Yes, the lack of communication and the way the game's been going has contributed to that, but you cannot say without lying that the community wasn't responsible at all for the toxicity of this place.
Grudges also.
No Colton.. I didn't refer to the fighters at all.. just simply replied to op.. nothing else.. the fight was already on and had nothing to do with my post. But all posts were removed without any concern did or not they had anything in common with those who were fighting with each other. And it happened twice.
And I do agree with you... it is sadly often that one person come into the thread and starts the fire. I believe that every single person has right to express their views in polite way without attacking others. And people are entitled to have different opinions. I wish people had more tolerance and understanding and respect for others.
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Ah my mistake. I misread.
It was possibly a mistake then.
I don't think the entire forums are toxic, honestly. I think it has some toxic users, just as every online community does. The correct move is to eliminate those who are like that, and swing the banhammer when needed.
But to generalize, and call the entire forums toxic, thus implying every single user who posts here is a contributor to that statement, was a terrible move by our own community manager.
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Seriously, everyone should just stop posting for a while and chill out - I've been on these boards for a while now and I haven't seen it this chaotic before.
This! So much this!!! Thank you for summing up how I'm feeling so nicely.
I just wanted to say, you are freaking amazing, Nanashi. I can't tell you how much I appreciate reading a down to earth and sincere post like this. I could cry happy tears right now. LOL Thank you for existing!
I'm just keeping you riled cuz it's hot outside and I just want some suntan lotion on my back... and maybe an umbrella so I can read my book in all this shade. You're the one who offered to throw me some shade... don't try to back out now
They can post whatever they want. EA doesn't own the Internet (thank goodness). But it's up to us not to be complete and total 🐸🐸🐸🐸-s and just take what they post as gospel. The first red flag to readers should have been way the article was written. The next red flag should have been the fact that all these rival fan sites were suddenly united. The final red flag would be when you asked yourself "united in what?!" Are we flaming SGD because she tried to censor SimsRIP? Or is it because she didn't invite one special group to a party of special groups... (boohoo... that'll teach folks to be suckups) Or is it because LGR isn't going to an event. If you read the articles and the comments, all of this is related and none of it makes sense, and yet people like you read this and instead of critically thinking, just promptly start screaming MOAR BACKLASH! MOAR FLAMES! BURN FIRE THE WITCH!
The enraged response was stupid. stoopid. 🐸🐸🐸🐸. $tupid.
The original forum member who sparked this flame has already come out and said the message SimGuruDrake left was indeed the message that member wanted to say but was too worried about exposure and repercussions (surprise surprise). SimGuruDrake walked into a minefield to ensure that a present forum member who complained felt comfortable posting in *gasp* her own community without fear of SimsRIP reposting her comments out of context.
Whatever other issues and back door dramas there are that, can be looked at in the future for a low price of $29.99--but for the moment, they have nothing to do with this blatant witch hunt. People need to see fanwank for what it is.
Or you could just continue to rage on because life is pain after all
No worries;))
I try to believe so;)
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Things will calm down a bit on Monday. Status quo and all that when the gurus come back.
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