Originally Posted by Superkid11
Forgive me if I have very little confidence in this. Here's one thing:
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Thank you for posting Super.
I do hope we can give you some faith back, I'm working hand in hand with Chris, Danny and others to try and start turning things around as we speak, it isn't some weak little attempt.
Originally Posted by Superkid11
1. James is quite inherently annoying. It's not his fault, but none of us can help our reactions. However, if he sticks around this will stop. Ronnie used to do this to some of us, but that stopped. If James simply sticks around and we do clean up our act slightly, it'll be easier for him to adjust to us if he sees us as worth it.
(Honestly though James, I still think you should go elsewhere on the internet. I seriously doubt we're going to lose much of our collective harshness.)
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James is free to stay, if he wishes, we'll try and be as nice as possible and let him integrate himself as he sees fit. He's also free to go somewhere else of his choosing, *shrug*
Many of these things will be covered in the new rules. We'll be nice and try to help people settle in, but there is a limit.
Originally Posted by Superkid11
2. Danny's behavior lately.
The problem wasn't just RV, it was Danny himself. While he is definitely not as unflappable and trolltastic as RV was, Danny has become pretty elitist. When I say "elitist"... well, just look at the "favorite episode" topic. Disliking said episodes is one thing, but he made fun of those who thought differently. I do find Danny's opinions and thoughts a good read, I've read over his whole review of Last of the Time Lords and others to understand his views on the new series and in Doctor Who in general. But I feel he takes it far too seriously. Having opinions is one thing but just look over the "favorite episodes" topic and tell me that isn't pure elitism. I myself have even downplayed my enjoyment of some episodes of the new series out of fear of criticism for it. (Though I've been pretty honest about it recently.)
He now condones behavior that was once discouraged, like Chris said a while back. I think if we're to clean up our act, Danny himself has to to some degree.
(I say Doctor Who specifically because I haven't noticed this behavior on any other subject. WELL... aside from Apple and stuff.)
Don't get me wrong, aside from all this he's been a good admin and friend. But this is a very serious contribution to the decay of the site.
I could even say the same for RV, aside from his often mean and irritating nature he was a brilliant and funny person to talk to.
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I can't speak for Danny, but I think many of us had strong reactions to the last few Doctor Who episodes. This is a personal thing, but still. I can see the constructive points you were trying to make and the new rules/etc should help us all curb our ranting a bit.
That said, stating your opinion in a well thought out and posted manner will be heartily encouraged, people just have to learn to respect each other. In that same thread others resorted to name calling and flaming for no good reason, it goes both ways. We'll be trying to appease both sides.
Bring on the ideas.