Idiocy around GBAtemp and no actions taken against it

[VinvinMario]

Hello there!

A couple of days ago, I reported two posts:

http://gbatemp.net/threads/submit-your-ideas-for-gbatemp-contests-here.337277/#post-4449627

and,

http://gbatemp.net/threads/submit-your-ideas-for-gbatemp-contests-here.337277/#post-4449632

Instead of taking actions, a couple of staff members liked the post(s). Why I reported the posts? Do I have something personal against that person? No, I reported the posts because, I have observed it so many times. A nice thread is made which is relevant to my interests or where I might be able to find something worthy to read. However, when I enter that thread, I see nothing but "pure idiocy" in the first two to three posts and then the fate of that thread is decided accordingly.

Really? That is GOTC section and not the EoF area. Do you really want tempers to make porn videos of them and enter them into a competition here? I can understand that GBAtemp staff likes to keep the environment light everywhere and a little bit of fooling around is fine. But look at that, the same person goes on to post another stupid post suggesting a "creative racist insult" competition. I know the person is joking as well as you do but, is this what you expect us to read all over the forums?

I know, you wouldn't believe it so I wanted to prove it with an example:

http://gbatemp.net/threads/walmart-giving-wii-u-early.337495/

There, I completely distorted the meaning of that thread with my first post. The sad part is that a staff member unknowingly helped me in it. Now, someone wants a picture of Wii U with my mother in it.

And then, you guys tell us to report the post and not write anything in the thread to further fuel the arguements.

That is all...

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Yeah but where is the sense of humor in that which the staff is claming about?

Are you trying to say going "Religion is retarded" was "funny"?

Son, you're not a funny guy.

 

[porkiewpyne]

Makes perfect fucking sense. Thanks. Have a fucking great day.
Anyone for a round a beers so we can get wasted and bang the fattest chick in the club?

FTFY. Tsk tsk grammar dude You can have the fattest chick. I call dibs on that hottie over there XD

 

[Engert]

Are you trying to say going "Religion is retarded" was "funny"?

Son, you're not a funny guy.

Yes.

And also, what the worst that can happen? What are you guys afraid of? I mean this seems like an open minded forum. Why so touchy about religion?

 

[Depravo]

Threads about religion ALWAYS degenerate from petty bickering to open hostility. It just makes necessary work for the staff.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Yes.

And also, what the worst that can happen? What are you guys afraid of? I mean this seems like an open minded forum. Why so touchy about religion?

I hate to be this guy but...

You've been around since January 21st, 2012.

I've been around May 6, 2009. I have almost 14,000 posts, you have 126. Trust me, I know what sets this forum off. Religion threads are one of them.

Also, just to be clear, you're saying not to be "touchy" about religion but immediately touch it. If you started a thread with a reasonable "Let's have a civilized talk about religion and what it does to and for the world," I'd take your actions as more sincere. You're still rather fresh at the forum so you can't know the userbase as well as me or any other longtime dweller. The thread would get closed, you'd understand why, we wouldn't touch it again.

But in starting a thread calling "religion is retarded", you clearly have the intention of pushing some buttons. You can't even pass that off as a joke, it's a clear insult.

 

[Engert]

It just makes necessary work for the staff.

Work? You mean because you have to delete them? But why delete them? If people get frustrated on internet it just makes for a more funny situation. What's the worst that can happen?
When George Carlin degraded the audience at a Vegas show i didn't walk out like everyone else. I was having a ball.

 

[Depravo]

Work? You mean because you have to delete them? But why delete them? If people get frustrated on internet it just makes for a more funny situation. What's the worst that can happen?

It makes the site look like a shithole cunt-magnet when all a visitor sees is 20 pages of bigots (both religious and secular) showing absolutely no respect or tolerance toward one another.

Remember the forum rules -

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Flaming, Trolling & Harassment

Do not "flame", "bash", "troll" or harass others. Blatantly offensive comments or actions directed at others will not be tolerated. While we do allow members to debate and voice their own opinions, there will be a limit to how far a heated debate can go before it is closed by staff. If you harass someone you will be disciplined. Period.

Please show respect for all members at GBAtemp; new or old. Disparaging remarks towards others about race, gender, origin, handicap, age, sexual orientation, personal politics and religion will NOT be tolerated and will most likely be removed by staff. The poster will then be warned, suspended or banned (see the Warnings section below for more information on warnings).

Flaming, even in self-defense, is strictly prohibited. If you have something to say, say it respectfully or not at all. If someone is harassing you either use the report function or contact a staff member directly. Replying to a flame post will likely result in the removal of your post as well. Flambaiting, or attempting to draw other members into personally attacking you or eachother is also not allowed.

 

[Unagi]

Uggh, I thought this used to be a gamer's site. Lately it's all about fucking religion and touchy subjects.

 

[Hyro-Sama]

If this thread's goal was to deter Idiocy from spreading then it's failing miserably.

 

[jalaneme]

i guess some people don't have a sense of humour, if you don't like the posts then just put them on the ignore list and the posts go away, easy as pie

 

[Engert]

It makes the site look like a shithole cunt-magnet when all a visitor sees is 20 pages of bigots (both religious and secular) showing absolutely no respect or tolerance toward one another.

Remember the forum rules -

Makes sense. Yes this is a gaming forum first and an awesome one at that since it has done amazing things to my Wii.
I guess my mistake here is for assuming that since you can handle swears in the spirit of humor you'd handle other subjects in the same manner.
Ok, you won't hear any religious comments from my anymore.

Thanks.

 

[pwsincd]

Anyone for a round a beers so we can get wasted and bang the fattest chick in the club?

Now were talkin !!

 

[Gahars]

@Engert

The problem isn't that the forum doesn't have a sense of humor. It's not that you're too "edgy" for us to handle. The problem is that you touched the subject with the maturity of a 12 year old brat who just discovered Richard Dawkins.

 

[Engert]

@Engert

The problem isn't that the forum doesn't have a sense of humor. It's not that you're too "edgy" for us to handle. The problem is that you touched the subject with the maturity of a 12 year old brat who just discovered Richard Dawkins.

Which you can't handle? Because you don't want to lower yourself to the maturity of a 12 year old?
I don't think that's the real reason. Maybe it's too touchy subject for you.
I think the real reason is what the moderator mentioned above. THis is a gaming forum first. That makes more sense than what you just said.

 

[Gahars]

Which you can't handle? Because you don't want to lower yourself to the maturity of a 12 year old?
I don't think that's the real reason. Maybe it's too touchy subject for you.
I think the real reason is what the moderator mentioned above. THis is a gaming forum first. That makes more sense than what you just said.

Oh yeah, you're right. We just can't handle you! That explains everything! It's not that you were acting like an immature jackass about a subject many people find to be sensitive and personal, no, nothing like that at all!

As for your last point, I just have one question... are you being willfully ignorant here, or is it all genuine?

 

[Engert]

No, i'm just a realist.

 

[Gahars]

No, i'm just a realist.

What reality are you living in, then?

 

[Unagi]

Which you can't handle? Because you don't want to lower yourself to the maturity of a 12 year old?
I don't think that's the real reason. Maybe it's too touchy subject for you.
I think the real reason is what the moderator mentioned above. THis is a gaming forum first. That makes more sense than what you just said.

Damn right it's a touchy subject. When you attempt to make a topic discussing religion, fine. Calling us out as wanting imaginary friends and bowing to imaginary people or calling us RETARDS is fucking rude.

Coming from a religious background, and having someone in family who is mentally lacking, and considering you're insulting both parties, makes you a no good, immature brat. When you have to personally deal with a person who has mental deficiencies, and for a long time, come back and talk.

 

[Engert]

That would be a long conversation to answer your question. One which involves quantum mechanics.
Maybe after a round of beers after we hit on the fattest chick in the club?

 

[emigre]

Fuck you Engert for derailing my hate thread! My ego was being massaged so well, I was about to climax