Thank you for viewing this thread. I'm here to bring up a discussion, a debate, and some brainstorming on the discussion of Hate. A discussion, on how to handle it and what it is, a debate on if it's even a problem, and brainstorming on the issue of dealing with it.

Hate is not new, it's always been around. Perhaps it's just me acting up, but lately I've noticed a lot more hate sloshing around then usual. Hate against scammers, hate against other players, hate against staff even.

Discussion.
So first off, what's your opinion? Have you noticed a lot of hate lately? What's your opinion on this development? Should staff do something about it? Should we punish haters?

But wait you say, they have a good reason to hate.

That doesn't matter. I could have a gazillionbillion reasons to hate you, and your ugly purple shirt, but I don't hate you.

But wait, scammers are horrible, we don't like them, we don't want them, *hate hate hate*.

Currently, the rules (aka. AndrewKM) allow for a lot of second chances on scammers (entirely other topic, please do not bring up). All this hate floating around isn't going hand in hand with that. Most people around don't want second chances they want good hard *pounds palm with fist* cold justice served ASAP.
But the rules disagree with hating people off like this. Should the rules not only disagree, but openly deny hate?

What are the issues with moderating hate? Is it even possible?

Debate.
So now were on to debate. What should we do to fix this? How should we punish it? Or do you still disagree, no punishment at all? Give me some reasons hate should stay. Are you on the fence? Hate is bad, but don't outlaw it?
Am I just acting silly? Am I just being over dramatic? Or is this an issue in your eyes?

And as always, try and debate calmly/rationally.

Brainstorming.
Now were on to Brainstorming. Give me some ideas to help stop it/keep it under control/handle it..

Think of something to help fix this. Give me a reason why we should allow hate, if your still against it being "outlawed".





Thanks for reading everyone. :D

I know some of you (kuke, revan, dork, blah blah) will have a lot to say. I'd like to mention that while I'm attempting to keep an open side here, it is easy to see I'm against all this hate. I hope to present an argument, hear your opinions, and accept any counter-argument.

I'd also like to make a note to mods, and anyone else of interest. Any Hate/Flame/Rage/Bad Stuff/Finger Pointing or Calling out Names/Ect I'd like to be deleted. I won't allow any of that stuff on this thread. If you can't debate calmly, logically, and rationally, I'd suggest not reading this thread.

 

Oh yes, big hater here. I hate all them non-debaters (jk) :p

 

It seems I've wandered out of the suggestion forum and into global discussion where random forum floaters latch onto my thread and totally ignore the main point (jk) :p

 

I was joking (80%), but I was looking for some solid counter-debate :p

 

Have you read some of the suggestion threads against scammers? I notice a lot of hate. A lot of people wanting to give scammers once chance and then perma ban.

Actually I'm back home now. But thanks for the concerns. If you knew me better you would know I'm not the kind of person to "treasure" something like that :p
Sure, I enjoy it, but I'm not the type to get all teary-eyed over it :p