Schools of thought/perspective

[yesman065]

Originally Posted by DanaC

What tends to happen in online communities is they become to a large extent self regulating. I found that to be the case in online gaming communities. There were very strict ideas about what was and was not acceptable behaviour. Then there'd be a bunch of rebels who'd just want annoy everyone, but generally, there would be a more or less accepted rule set.

Possibly, That or anyone with differing ideas gets attacked by a couple idiots, ridiculed by others until they leave - leaving mostly a group who all think similarly about most things. I thought the cellar was different - I know it used to be. Now it seems every thread gets reduced to a joke, or lolcatz or a pissing match. I for one am tired of it yet it seems that is what is "wanted" for lack of a better term. I was as much to blame as anyone else, I admit that. Now, I'm just tired of it.

[queequeger]

Originally Posted by yesman065

I thought the cellar was different - I know it used to be. Now it seems every thread gets reduced to a joke, or lolcatz or a pissing match. I for one am tired of it yet it seems that is what is "wanted" for lack of a better term. I was as much to blame as anyone else, I admit that. Now, I'm just tired of it.

I lurked for quite some time on the cellar, long enough to forget where I originally found it, and I finally joined. I've just joined less than a few weeks ago, but I've already got people that I agree with on many subjects, others that disagree with me on most, and there have been the occasional dick-swingings (of which I've played a bit of a part in ) but I think this place is much like just about every other forum in it's little hierarchies (although a little more general and less asinine). I know I never expected to be called girls names, and never expected such a wide variety of people, but I don't think anyone's got hurt feelings about anything that's been said, or truly wished any ill will.

That's my n00b two cents.

[lumberjim]

If you look at it, it's really just a matter of motivation.

When I read something I agree with online, I nod my head and grunt assent. on a rare occasion, I'll post in agreement or, more likely to further the point.

But.....post some stupid assed opinion of yours like you have some kind of a clue, and I'll poke you right in the eye with a dirty finger.

makes perfect sense to me.

[freshnesschronic]

The average YouTube post can be traced back to the beginning of time where the phrase was coined to degrade a fellow human:

"YOU ARE TEH SUX0RZ!!1"

[xoxoxoBruce]

Now that's a matter of perspective. Some people know that there was time, much time, before "YOU ARE TEH SUX0RZ!!1"

[DanaC]

lol fresh:P

[Shawnee123]

I look at it as an opportunity to touch more lives than I would outside this podunk town.

No matter the medium, our real selves shine through: the good and the bad, the surly and the sweet. Maybe the lack of repercussions does have some bearing; I would certainly not debate a coworker about abortion and tell them "when men stop recreational f***ing so will women" but at the same time isn't it wonderful to have a venue where you can say things like that? And I don't know about lack of repercussions anyway. The times I have been called out, *sometimes* deservedly so, did not sting any less than if someone had slapped me upside the head.

If anything, I think I have honed some communication skills, and learned a lot more about my reactivity than I would have in the small world in which I live.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by Undertoad

We are, in many circles, as separate as we might ever find ourselves.

Originally Posted by Rush - Territories (Power Windows)

In different circles we keep holding our ground. Indifferent circles, we keep spinning round and round and round.

Most of the comments I get on YT are positive or at least constructive.

[piercehawkeye45]

Yeah, you got the pleasure (mostly from earning their respect I am guessing from reading the comments) of having people of a greater maturity age than 14. You did something extremely brave and most people that watched your videos greatly respect you and what you did, and honestly, I don't know how many people are going to call you "emo" either since your appearance can be very intimidating when you look pissed off. You broke a lot of stupid stereotypes with those videos.

Go to a Green Day or any borderline "emo" band video and read, that is usually the funny (in a sad way) ones. Most political topics are pretty funny (in a sad way) as well.

You watching my vids meant a lot to me, thanks.

Funny, I am usually very surprised at how Cellerites respond to my posts. It never ceases to amaze me at how much importance people put on their emotions.

[piercehawkeye45]

[DanaC]

I think that's a little unfair, Yesman. The debate on abortion for instance raged full on, with people very seriously arguing a very serious issue, for a pretty long time. Eventually people get sick of going around the houses and a thread either dies a natural death or dissolves into petty squabbling. But the debate whilst it raged was a good one.

[yesman065]

Thats true for that thread - maybe it's me, maybe not - probably is. Maybe I'm just having a shitty day - I said my peace. Perhaps I'm looking for something different or have unrealistic expectations - I dunno - Shawnee even made some good points here that got ignored. I guess thats just the way it is - I certainly have no answers.

[Happy Monkey]

Not much of the youtube commentary would fall between the Cellar and the news.