Lately, things are a bit hostile in the forum!

[mrhasan]

Well I couldn't help noticing that I am seeing a lot of hostility among hobbyist regarding many reasons, most noticeable being issues related to "prices".

Is it only me or has anyone else noticed that?

Is it something "seasonal"? Or just a new uprising? Sometimes, I am even scared to post in this forum now-a-days and always think like 100 times before posting any sort of price.

[Skimmerking]

well if you don't want to post then don't post. Really if you are scared for someone posting here don't go on the board.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Skimmer King

well if you don't want to post then don't post. Really if you are scared for someone posting here don't go on the board.

This is what I was talking about

[Coralgurl]

If you are referring to my thread on pricing, it was started out of curiosity, not to bash anyone's pricing. I've read every post and each point made is a good one. There's no hostility there.

I love finding good deals here as does everyone else. I haven't taken offense to anyone's post as I don't think any was intended.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

If you are referring to my thread on pricing, it was started out of curiosity, not to bash anyone's pricing. I've read every post and each point made is a good one. There's no hostility there.

I love finding good deals here as does everyone else. I haven't taken offense to anyone's post as I don't think any was intended.

Oh no no nooooooo. I am sorry if I have sent out the wrong sign

I meant about some of the bashing that has been happening recently about "high prices" and things similar to that. By no mean I referred to your post. Really sorry if my post came out wrong

[Nano]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Oh no no nooooooo. I am sorry if I have sent out the wrong sign

I meant about some of the bashing that has been happening recently about "high prices" and things similar to that. By no mean I referred to your post. Really sorry if my post came out wrong

I hear ya raied I was recently told via pm that I have no business being here cause I don't currently have a tank. Among other "nice" things. The way I look at it is if you don't feed into it people just quit. Theyre desperate for any interaction be it positive or negative. I just try to ignore it. I may banter back once or twice but then I think are they worth it? No they aren't.

[The Grizz]

Everybody has there own idea of what things are worth, some of us that have been in the hobby for a while usuall ask half of what items are worth new. Then there is the fact that everyone has there own opinion weither right or wrong but the hostility is just the way this world seems to be going.

[Nano]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Everybody has there own idea of what things are worth, some of us that have been in the hobby for a while usuall ask half of what items are worth new. Then there is the fact that everyone has there own opinion weither right or wrong but the hostility is just the way this world seems to be going.

I blame video games

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Then there is the fact that everyone has there own opinion whether right or wrong but the hostility is just the way this world seems to be going.

I think there is a lot to this, although it is not necessarily bad. When I was a kid (and grew up in a small town), if you questioned "authority" (or experience), you were considered disrespectful.

I think that has now changed, and the internet has had a lot to do with it. Kids growing up are a lot more informed, and encouraged to question and seek new knowledge. And with social networking, your sphere of friends and influence has greatly increased.

That has led to more communication, but less face to face, and with twitter, texting, et al, shorter snippets that are more to the point, and less on the tact side.

Personally, I think this is good. When you are online, you leave a record of what you say, and that forces some accountability. You can't get away with BS and maintain credibility.

Unfortunately (but maybe entertaining), one of the consequences is more "online drama". People are quicker to take exception, and shoot back online. In person, those same people would be a lot more reserved in what they say.

Anyway, that is just the way it is, so I guess we just need to accept and adapt...

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

This is what I was talking about

Hmmmmmmmm really please explain