[ SECRET POST #3349 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3349 ⌋

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Notes:

Early today, places to go!

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Comments

CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

It seems like people think that I'm against criticism of an idea. That is not what I'm bothered by.

If someone were to say "See the problem with these AUs is I usually see this character doing this thing that is really OOC for them in order for it to work." and suggest a way that would work better, That would be okay, awesome even.

If someone were to say "I feel like this crossover might be kind of hard to make work because" and explain why, that would be okay.

If in general they are giving a constructive reason why they have a problem with the idea, and even better suggesting improvements then there wouldn't be a problem.

But I'm getting a lot of people who don't do this thing, at all. They dismiss the idea because they think it's stupid or they don't like the idea of it and tell the author it shouldn't be written or "keep it to yourself" or whatever.

That's not okay. It's perfectly valid to not like a thing, but don't be a dick to people who do like it, and make them feel bad. Or try to bully to keep it off the internet.

Hopefully this clears that up.

Re: CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

Well as long as they are confining themselves to saying that it is the idea that is bad, not the author that is bad, then there really isn't a problem. That is a bad idea is fine, that is a bad idea and you should feel bad for having it isn't fine. If you try and mod to hard then all that will happen is you'll be issuing a challenge to the trolls and inviting them to rules lawyer you at every turn. It is the internet version of the Streisand Effect.

That all being said, like someone above pointed out, you kinda seem to have made your decision and you are not really seeking advice. You are just seeking reassurance over it. If that is the course you want to go with, well, you are the mod and dealing with the inevitable fallout of modly decisions is one of the things a mod has to take on the chin. I think it is a bad idea, but don't feel bad for having it.

Re: CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

Well ideally I want to see people explain why they would think it's a bad idea rather than just saying "it's bad . Don't do it"

I have a position yes, and I don't really see why it's a bad idea. Literally all I'm asking is for people to be decent to each other. If all your going to do is try to convince someone not to write this thing on the sole basis of "I don't want to see it" then you're not really accomplishing anything.

Maybe i'm just being an old timer to the net but, honestly what is so damned hard about skipping over something you aren't interested in. Or not telling someone they shouldn't write something if you're only reason is "because it's not something I am personally interested in"?

Re: CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

It doesn't sound like you are a net old timer. If you were you would be restricting your modding to repairing technical issues with the forum software and reminding people not to discuss illegal pirating in public. Old timers on the net let the fora users go full throttle on the flamethrowers because unrestricted speech of any kind was what the net was about.

Look, if you want to spend your time firefighting and baiting trolls then go for it. If you want to keep your stress levels in check then establish some simple rules and stay hands off. If you want to do the former, go for it. Nobody is stopping you, but don't ask for feedback if you don't want to be told the opposite. You are going to have to learn to start acting unilaterally and handing out pronouncements. You should probably invest in sockpuppet detecting software too, you are going to need it.

Re: CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

It's a problem because "YOUR IDEA IS BAAAAAAAAAD" is an expression of opinion, not constructive criticism. That comment x50 is even worse, because it drowns out the people who might want to offer constructive criticism or suggestions.

Re: CLAIRFICATION

[(Anonymous)]

+1. It adds nothing.