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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:27:02
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Me snapping at Iga, Iga snapping at Archie, Archie snapping at Iga, Dvader snapping at Iga, Steel being an asshole Nyaa Agnates snapping at Edgecrusher, ASK calling people fanboys.

What's going on here? Am I noticing a trend or is it just in my head? We used to only have a big argument maybe once a year, twice max and then everyone was friends anyway at the end of it all.

Now it just seems like there are mini-conflicts all over the place.

I have to cite Skylock, because he was the most level headed poster I know, his theory and my theory is that conflict usually arises because we don't explain ourselves properly, which leads to mis-interpretation, which leads to arguments.

It's weird when someone takes what you say and replies "Yeah but..." and then says the same thing you meant anyway. So we were in agreement all the time right? Happy Pointless arguments.

I think also, that sometimes we have to accept that people have WTF opinions and even if they are mind boggling and they hate a critically lauded game, you have to shrug it off. Sure if it's a semi-famous public figure i.e well known games journalist or celeb, that's fine to rag on them. But when it comes to arguing with otherwise reasonable people here? People are different and you should accept that, at least for the sake of peace and quiet.

So whenever things get heated, just remember one thing:

Aspro can't finish a Mario or Sonic game.

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:20:39
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We've gotten too comfortable with the thought that everything we say is a joke, so we don't even bother with the tongue smilies or sarcastic tone half the time anymore.  It comes out looking like brashness when it is actually facetious.

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:26:01
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FUCK YOU ALL. 
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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:27:34
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We were arguing? Nyaa

I think because everyone here jokes around so much and don't take everyone seriously, it feels comfortable to sometimes speak are minds but don't feel like we're really crossing the line. I guess we do take our opinions too far, but that's because we're all passionate about the games we love and enjoy. And I always think it's in a respectful and poking fun sort of way like how friends at a bar just joke around with each other and talk comfortably.

Like with you, GG. I guess we had a heated discussion in the Ninikuni game, but I feel I'm able to discuss with you like that because I know we're just having a respectful but friendly conversation while we're sharing our honest opinion with each other. But I couldn't do that with Agnates because I don't know him too well. I mean, just look at Dvader and his conversation there at the end! I would never take that tone when we discuss, GG. I would always say "I was joking" or "I respect whatever you have to say" because I really do.

I think we're really laid back. For example, you even asked me if I prefer to be Patchy or a Pirate in my eye-patch blog? LOL If it was some stranger or new member saying that to me, I'd be a little shocked at the insensitivity. But I know you're kidding around...

...or are you? Uneasy

No seriously, I don't care. No offense taken...I'm only going to have a therapy session with my shrink about my horrible childhood, but other than that, no worries! Nyaa



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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:28:02
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I dont notice anything... Nyaa
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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:34:42
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ASK_Story said:
We were arguing? Nyaa

I think because everyone here jokes around so much and don't take everyone seriously, it feels comfortable to sometimes speak are minds but don't feel like we're really crossing the line. I guess we do take our opinions too far, but that's because we're all passionate about the games we love and enjoy. And I always think it's in a respectful and poking fun sort of way like how friends at a bar just joke around with each other and talk comfortably.

Like with you, GG. I guess we had a heated discussion in the Ninikuni game, but I feel I'm able to discuss with you like that because I know we're just having a respectful but friendly conversation while we're sharing our honest opinion with each other. But I couldn't do that with Agnates because I don't know him too well. I mean, just look at Dvader and his conversation there at the end! I would never take that tone when we discuss, GG. I would always say "I was joking" or "I respect whatever you have to say" because I really do.

I think we're really laid back. For example, you even asked me if I prefer to be Patchy or a Pirate in my eye-patch blog? LOL If it was some stranger or new member saying that to me, I'd be a little shocked at the insensitivity. But I know you're kidding around...

...or are you? Uneasy

No seriously, I don't care. No offense taken...I'm only going to have a therapy session with my shrink about my horrible childhood, but other than that, no worries! Nyaa



 FUCK YOU TOO. 

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:43:16
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Fuck you. I beat SMG!

I tried to beat Sonic and Knuckles this weekend.  My wife made me stop.

I stopped paying attention to the pissing matches on this site.
Edited: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:44:47

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:35:59
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aspro said:


I tried to beat Sonic and Knuckles this weekend.  My wife made me stop.

 This proves once again that Mrs. Aspro is much wiser than you. Do you want to turn into vader? Huh? Do you?

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:45:08
"Me snapping at Iga, Iga snapping at Archie, Archie snapping at Iga, Dvader snapping at Iga, Steel being an asshole Nyaa Agnates snapping at Edgecrusher, ASK calling people fanboys."

Hmm...looks like 90% of the time it is Iga's fault! Nyaa

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:12:18

aspro said:

I stopped paying attention to the pissing matches on this site.

We had pissing matches? DAMMIT! Why do I miss all the good stuff?!  Argh!

If we start having COCK fights, someone really needs to page me!  

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:13:02
...I blame it all on Ask. He's a real douche-bag!

LOL
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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:15:41

gamingeek said:

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It's weird when someone takes what you say and replies "Yeah but..." and then says the same thing you meant anyway. So we were in agreement all the time right? Happy Pointless arguments.

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Yeah that is what happens to me occasionally.  Someone will make a counterpoint to something I've said, and I completely agree with them.  So I tell them I agree with them, and then they assume I'm misunderstanding them since they disagree with me and .... then I give up and go away for a few days.

Forums are imperfect forms of communication.  There are no "non-verbal" cues to go off, no interruptions, no immediate clarifications.  So please consider this before you get into it with someone.  Maybe your very first post should be, "Are you saying that ...?"   Keep in mind also that a lot of the people you are interacting with may not speak english as their primary language.

I've cut myself off from society by choice, and this is the last place I come into contact with people, and after I read some posts I wonder if it is worth it at all.  

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:38:22
It's Iga's fault that I behave like an asshole.
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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:42:17

It's true I am a dick

Steel is an asshole

Put us together and we make Leo happy.

It actually all Leo's fault to be honest!

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:46:39

Iga_Bobovic said:

It's true I am a dick

Steel is an asshole

Put us together and we make Leo happy.

It actually all Leo's fault to be honest!

LOL Post of the day.

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:08:14
FUCK YOU ALL!

...no really! Form a man-pile and get ready to be speared!
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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:19:15
NUDE PILE-ON! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:36:44

phantom_leo said:
...I blame it all on Ask. He's a real douche-bag!

LOL

I was going to ask for a Ferrari too but forget it now.

Hrm

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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:54:39

Iga_Bobovic said:

It's true I am a dick

Steel is an asshole

Put us together and we make Leo happy.

It actually all Leo's fault to be honest!

LOL

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