Cool Down

[Hamma]

I havent been as involved as I would like to be with the forums due to real life, now that things are toning down a bit I hope to get back to normal. However one thing that has been annoying me quite allot lately is the amount of elitist behaviors, thread derailments and reported posts.

Lets tone it down a bit and remember how PSU started, and what PSU should be. It's supposed to be a friendly community where people are welcome to come and post their ideas, and not get flamed for it. The opposite has been happening here on and off and it makes me sick. This is not aimed at anyone specific but there are a few that are worse than others.

So lets chill the F out here, and get back to normal.

[ViperGTS]

No you cant make me!!!!!112232324!@#$32r
Diediediediediediediediediediedie
Whore.
<3
I am sooooooooooo banned!

[Hamma]

No you cant make me!!!!!112232324!@#$32r
Diediediediediediediediediediedie
Whore.
<3
I am sooooooooooo banned!
This is exactly what I am talking about, don't post unless you want to contribute.

[Hezzy]

We need another :love: thread

[Hamma]

Indeed :p

[JetRaiden]

:hug:

[firecrackerNC]

Yea everyone quit being asshats and flaming people. People like that should die.

/me kills myself

[DaShiznit]

We need more lovin' here. Suggestions?

[firecrackerNC]

Ya know back in the day of the hot girls thread people were too busy fappin and gawking at the almost shown boobies that no one flamed each other much. Hmmm mabey a porno forum or another hot girls one. PSU:PF or PSU:HGF. And just for Infernus and to not be sexist we can a Hot Guy forums for him too. I could post pictures of myself in a capone hat with feather,leather pants, no shirt and bling bling on.

[Dharkbayne]

Had a hot girls forum. People yelled at Hamma because Squeeky was ganking all their bandwidth or something.

[ObnoxiousFrog]

I'm shocked that I'm not banned.

[Hezzy]

Had a hot girls forum. People yelled at Hamma because Squeeky was ganking all their bandwidth or something.

Imageshack for the win. What we really need is a dedicated moderator that will go through the images in the forums, and anything hotlinked from other places, the mod deletes.

[ObnoxiousFrog]

Ya know back in the day of the hot girls thread people were too busy fappin and gawking at the almost shown boobies that no one flamed each other much. Hmmm mabey a porno forum or another hot girls one. PSU:PF or PSU:HGF. And just for Infernus and to not be sexist we can a Hot Guy forums for him too. I could post pictures of myself in a capone hat with feather,leather pants, no shirt and bling bling on.

I could be really ironic against the title of this thread here.

But I won't.

[Baneblade]

I try to contribute positively, but being an opinionated jerk doesn't help much...heh

[MrVicchio]

Uhoh... I sense Hamma's inner Mod Nazi is just looking for a way out.

I suggest we all heed his words.. before he makes like the Hulk and things get ugly.

[oddfish]

hell, i love everybody! :love: :love: :D :D ;)

[Squeeky]

:love: Hamma

[Sputty]

tyar!!!!

ANGER
:mad:

[oddfish]

tyar!!!!

ANGER
:mad:

that's "ANGAR"... :mad: and DROOL :doh:

[Ivan]

...However one thing that has been annoying me quite allot lately is the amount of elitist behaviors, thread derailments and reported posts.
I too have noticed the elitist behaviors of quite a few here. Especially towards members of the Official forums that post here. Just because someone is from the �OF� doesn�t make them a retarded, inbred, asshat with a dildo surgically graphed to their heads.

Remember because someone may have 5 post does not make then inferior to your 10,000 or just because you�re more �famous� on the forums does not give you the right to talk down to anyone else.

And to those that feel the need to �own� others on the boards. Like I�m sure your mom or grandma told you before, if you don�t have anything nice to say, don�t say anything.

I know I�m guilty myself of derailing threads. And so are many others. We all need to work on that I think. But thus is the nature of a any webbernet forum. :shrug:

[AztecWarrior]

Ok.

[Baneblade]

I was an OFie before PSU existed. :shrug:

[firecrackerNC]

Yeah just because somones from OF doesn't mean there asshats cause I'm from the OF. Err wait.......

[Peacemaker]

:groovy: Ive had my share!
/me cools his afterburners.

[Hydralisk]

I'm never any trouble, everyone loves me!

















/scowwer scowwer

[Jennyboo]

:love: to PSU :love:

[Hamma]

If this warning isnt enough, bans will start being issued to those who won't or refuse to listen.

You've been warned.

[JetRaiden]

:scared: :love: this relationship has become a love/fear kinda thing, much like God and protestants.

[Setari]

:scared: :love: this relationship has become a love/fear kinda thing, much like God and protestants.
it wouldnt be bad if it keeps people in line. Hamma's not a complete nazi to the point of senseless action, but i see what he means and definitely think bans would be suitable for continued elitist/troll behavior.

[Infernus]

:scared: :love: this relationship has become a love/fear kinda thing, much like God and protestants.

Or the ****... cause no loving god would let them wander around in circles in a harsh desert for 40 years.

In regards to the topic: I agree wholeheartedly...

Thread derailments and trolling are getting out of hand... Sputty's posts in Oddfish's "The End" thread are proof enough. As for elitism, I honestly admit that I take part in some such actions, I'll watch myself in the future.

[BUGGER]

I too have noticed the elitist behaviors of quite a few here. Especially towards members of the Official forums that post here. Just because someone is from the �OF� doesn�t make them a retarded, inbred, asshat with a dildo surgically graphed to their heads.

Remember because someone may have 5 post does not make then inferior to your 10,000 or just because you�re more �famous� on the forums does not give you the right to talk down to anyone else.
Kind of ironic when hamma feared people feeling a bit over themselves just because they have high post count, wich is reason why he took away posting ranks, and its just making more fuss.

[Electrofreak]

Yes sir Mr. Hamma sir! :D
The man is right though, this forum needs some more :love: sometimes.

[Zodiac]

If this warning isnt enough, bans will start being issued to those who won't or refuse to listen.

You've been warned.By ban you mean afternoon vaction, huh?

[Gigabein]

Kind of ironic when hamma feared people feeling a bit over themselves just because they have high post count, wich is reason why he took away posting ranks, and its just making more fuss.

Post counts and ranks encourage spamming and other useless posting. PSU is more deep than your average internet forum, so it sort of makes sense we've run into a deeper, harder-to-solve problem.

[BUGGER]

Yes I know that, but now since they are gone, everyone thinks they are "elite", there isn't really any newbies around or so we think because we cant identify them by a post count, so they are free to act as equal and/or more. We need a tag for all the new members within a 2 week period. i'm starting to get lost with all the new names. :doh:

[Ivan]

Most of the whore can see post counts cause they donated. I think Hamma needs to reset that.

[JetRaiden]

Most of the whore can see post counts cause they donated. I think Hamma needs to reset that.

NO! :tear: :tear: :tear:

[Ivan]

Think of the greater good. Take one for the team.

[JetRaiden]

Think of the greater good. Take one for the team.


oh come on, no one can even really see posts. it doesnt matter. seriously. this non-elitism thing is going too far.

[Ivan]

I think the elitism has gone too far. Like you said, it doesnt matter, so why have them?

[Baneblade]

Post counts are a record of someone's participation. I have no clue how many I have, probably at least 1000.

[JetRaiden]

I think the elitism has gone too far. Like you said, it doesnt matter, so why have them?

thats the thing, there is NO elitism on these forums. we hardly even throw around the term "noob" (nonjokingly, anyway).

I dare you. go to ANY forum, its 100x worse anywhere else. people labelled noob or something is part of our society. you cant avoid it, no matter what. thats just the way we are.

[oddfish]

you can always tell a "n00b" by someone who comes to the forums and immediately tries to flame/troll as if they own the place. They piss off the members of the community who have been here a long time and have contributed to its success in some way. Why? Because if you've been part of a community for a long time you don't want some jerk to come in and start throwing his asshattedness around like he's the new king. It's not that he's threatening anyone's status, it's that he's fucking up the smooth relationship most of the regulars have in this community. It has nothing to do with elitism. It has to do with a sense of normality that we maintain at PSU which consists, usually, of friendly arguments, banter, and mock-feuding with homosexual and phallic references all around. Often times it's silly, often times it's ridiculous, and sometimes and can turn into a real situation that needs to be dealt with, but such is the nature of the kind of friendship most of us have managed to develop with each other over the internet. It's strange to say it, but i'm sure many of us feel very close to our friends here at PSU. That being the case, it can be frustrating when some new guy bops in and tries to create conflict and frustration. Many people come here for a type of mental sanctuary that they can't get anywhere else. A place where they can discuss topics with many different minds at once and know that they can safely discuss those topics no matter what they may be. Some of us don't have that opportunity in real life. Some of us just feel a bit more comfortable talking to our PSU friends than to just anybody else. This is a very open-minded community, and it appears to have been that way from the start. Sure, at times some of us can be judgemental, some of us can be mean, some of us can be close-minded, but in truth that is to be expected to a degree. We're only human.

I guess this is what I'm trying to say: I totally agree with Hamma in terms of his stance on the recent flux of "elitism" and what not. It isn't something this community needs by any stretch of the immagination. But, I will say that you can't just come boppin' into this community with your troll outfit on, head on a swivel, looking to pick a fight. That's not getting anyone anywhere. It's frustrating. If an enlabeled "noob" enters the community, we should try our hardest to give the guy a chance. Though, I do think that tolerating some new guy's horseshit just because we want to be nice is a bit absurd, we should be willing to give second chances, god knows I've recieve more than may share of 'em ;).

Hamma, I couldn't agree with you more when it comes to the elitism thing and the whole trolling/flaming situation. Present members of PSU, you guys should know better, honestly. Future members, if you want to be a contribute to this community in any way you can: DON'T BE A DICK WHEN YOU FIRST GET HERE. Simple as that. If you can remember that rule and maintain it throughout your time at PSU, then you'll be a welcome and respected member of the community. But if you plan on joining just to pick fights, then get the fuck out. We're not interested.

On a side note: Anyone else notice how close this community actually is? It's pretty surprising.

[Dharkbayne]

[...HOLY FUCKING GIANT PARAGRAPH OF HUGE!...]
On a side note: Anyone else notice how close this community actually is? It's pretty surprising.


I love you.

[Hezzy]

On a side note: Anyone else notice how close this community actually is? It's pretty surprising.

:nod:

I always try to help new people if their questions havn't been answered. I only flame people when they do something incredibly stupid/annoying.

[firecrackerNC]

DON'T BE A DICK WHEN YOU FIRST GET HERE

Ive been here quite a long time, can I be a dick?

[MattxMosh]

So lets chill the F out here, and get back to normal.

Just make me a mod, Illl rule with an Iron Fist of Justice.

[Dharkbayne]

Or make ME a mod. :brow:

[firecrackerNC]

How can you be a mod? Next time you do something stupid to warrant a ban you'll have to ban yourself.

[Baneblade]

I could be a mod, I hate everyone equally.

[Doop]

PSU's a weird community. It's all close and stuff yet everyone hates eachother with colossal prejudice. 0_0

[firecrackerNC]

PSU's a weird community. It's all close and stuff yet everyone hates firecrackerNC with colossal prejudice.

fix0rd

[OfaLoaf]

I could be a mod... I've been a Global Moderator on two small and now abandoned and gone forums.

[Baneblade]

I was a mod on a forum that has almost 14,000 members now.

[OfaLoaf]

Sobekeus would be a good mod.

[MrPaul]

I was a mod on a forum that has almost 14,000 members now.
You seem kinda neutral round here though (good for a mod) so.. bleh.

[Navaron]

Ive been here quite a long time, can I be a dick?


You are what you eat.

[MrPaul]

You are what you eat.
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/forumfun/misc16.jpg

[DaShiznit]

Guys, if I were you, I'd stop, or else you'll be teh banned by Hamma for both derailing his thread AND using it for the exact opposite purpose for which it was created.

[Dharkbayne]

Dharkbayne would be a good mod.

Yes, he would. Dhark is so cool. He should be a mod.

[OfaLoaf]

Yes, he would. Dhark is so cool. He should be a mod.
Eh, considering you hefty collection of bans, "Signs point to no".

[Dharkbayne]

You are what you eat.

Owned.

[Ivan]

Yes, he would. Dhark is so cool. He should be a mod. You�re supposed to use your second or third account to agree with yourself� :rolleyes: :lol:

[firecrackerNC]

Your not gay if you did it with your best friend after 4 drinks. Ok so I stole it from Mad TV bite me.

[AztecWarrior]

...shoot yourself, repeatedly. In the face.

Anyway, if PSU:MA could have happened in a community like this, we're fine.

[firecrackerNC]

Actually I just did. It was an accident tho. Got a bit in my eye,gotta watch where I aim that thing. Tends to shoot when I don't want it to and it happens too fast.

[Hamma]

mkay yea, back on topic.

[Jennyboo]

/me watches Hamma get the Ban stick :scared:

[MrShooter]

Anyone else notice how close this community actually is? It's pretty surprising.

I almost started to think I was the only one that noticed this. :D

[Ivan]

I'm so close to some of you I'm almost inside of you! :huh: ;) :rofl:

[Jennyboo]

I'm so close to some of you I'm almost inside of you! :huh: ;) :rofl:
:scared: :scared: :huh::huh::scared: :scared: :scared: :huh::huh:

[THrONeBeaST]

:brow:

[MrShooter]

I'm so close to some of you I'm almost inside of you! :huh: ;) :rofl:

*slowly moves away from Ivan*

[Baneblade]

Ivan pulled a Crazy.