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Why are people on EVE so hostile and negative?
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Karl Hobb
Imperial Margarine
#41 - 2012-07-31 05:17:21 UTC
Chatte Noire wrote:
There was no anonymity on the internet back then? You had to back up what you said? Not on the internet I've been logging in to since 1995. I agree that lack of repercussions is what fuels this behaviour (I know it does for me, heh), but blaming the younguns of eve for it is nonsensical. Have you noticed how many older people play this game? Many of them behave the same frigging way.

The only difference between the internet now and then is I had to order Debian on CD back then in order to find out how ****** it was. Christ, one word brings back memories: Usenet.

A professional astro-bastard was not available so they sent me.
No More Heroes
Boomer Humor
Snuffed Out
#42 - 2012-07-31 05:18:06 UTC
It's a cold, harsh universe.

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Chatte Noire
PepperPark Deep Space Operations
#43 - 2012-07-31 05:21:39 UTC
Karl Hobb wrote:
The only difference between the internet now and then is I had to order Debian on CD back then in order to find out how ****** it was. Christ, one word brings back memories: Usenet.


Usenet, recognizing a 14.4k connection from a 9.6k just by the screeching sounds your modem made, FidoNet, Compuserve, throwing AOL-CDs at random people on the street because there would be 20 new ones in your mailbox the very next day.... ahhh... the nineties. Cool
Ron Maudieu
#44 - 2012-07-31 05:23:27 UTC
I'd say most of the hostile/negative comments on here are due to people having low self-esteem.
Omega Sunset
Black.Omega
#45 - 2012-07-31 06:50:26 UTC
Andrardd Andrard wrote:
Been playing for a year, about to unsub due to constant hostility and negativity at each turn.

So EVE, why so hostile and angry?
omg... spend some years in a large working environment with co-workers competing and backstabbing for higher positions and greater salaries. EVE = Hello Kitty in space in comparison 0_o
Welcome to Terra Firma ;)

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Lipbite
Express Hauler
#46 - 2012-07-31 06:56:26 UTC
Hostility is good for EVE economy because CCP don't know how to create good economy without players killing each other's ships non stop.
Velarra
#47 - 2012-07-31 07:00:05 UTC
With some tweaking the UI can filter a good bit of the negativity you may find in local chat.

You can play with the local window to only display small portraits. With only small portraits you drag the name of the character to the far left. With local text removed, you can create a compact memberlist which will remove portraits and permit a larger local list. Finally if necessary CSPA charges can be changed around in your evemail settings.
Velarra
#48 - 2012-07-31 07:01:53 UTC
Chatte Noire wrote:
Karl Hobb wrote:
The only difference between the internet now and then is I had to order Debian on CD back then in order to find out how ****** it was. Christ, one word brings back memories: Usenet.


Usenet, recognizing a 14.4k connection from a 9.6k just by the screeching sounds your modem made, FidoNet, Compuserve, throwing AOL-CDs at random people on the street because there would be 20 new ones in your mailbox the very next day.... ahhh... the nineties. Cool


& FTP file transfers over Fidonet that'd take a week or two to complete!
Taranius De Consolville
Doomheim
#49 - 2012-07-31 07:02:21 UTC
Andrardd Andrard wrote:
Been playing for a year, about to unsub due to constant hostility and negativity at each turn.

So EVE, why so hostile and angry?


Honestly ur just meeting the wrong people
lanyaie
Nocturnal Romance
Cynosural Field Theory.
#50 - 2012-07-31 07:05:23 UTC
Mate were not negativa at all

But if you tell me that again I'm going to hack your cloning facility and have you tortured to death and I will keep reviving and torturing you until the lord has decided it's enough

Spaceprincess

People who put passwords on char bazaar Eveboards are the worst.
Luis Graca
#51 - 2012-07-31 07:10:42 UTC
3 pages and no else ask for "can i have your stuff"


What happen to this forum?
Phill Esteen
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#52 - 2012-07-31 07:35:12 UTC
Luis Graca wrote:
3 pages and no else ask for "can i have your stuff"

What happen to this forum?


We all just assumed he had no stuff.

– postum faex est – 

never forget
Kryss Darkdust
The Skulls
#53 - 2012-07-31 07:36:43 UTC
There is nothing wrong with the Eve Community or the people that play it. Your perception is skewed by your attitude towards what people "type" in chat which is never really a good reflection of who people are. I tell people to F off in this game on a regular and Im always quick with a good insult. Its all in good fun and I'm not really pissed at anyone nore do I really care all that much.. Its just part of the interactivity of a competative game where we blow each other up.

You really gotten lighten up mate, think of Eve more like a college dorm and you might not feel so offended.

The reality of Eve is that, if you don't love it like it is today, you should probobly go ahead and unsub. 
Shalua Rui
Rui Freelance Mining
#54 - 2012-07-31 07:38:25 UTC
I dunno... I'm nice!

Even when I get station popped in 0.4...

"ginger forum goddess, space gypsy and stone nibbler extraordinaire!" Shalua Rui - CEO and founder of Rui Freelance Mining (RFLM)
Spy 21
Doomheim
#55 - 2012-07-31 07:57:23 UTC  |  Edited by: Spy 21
Chatte Noire wrote:
Melodee619 wrote:
Gotta remember mate this generation have grown up without any repercussions to what they say an do. With social media protecting them from anything they say. So forums allow them to anonymously spew hate an teen angst at anyone they choose in complete safety. Where as in old days, you had to back up what you said because there was no anonymity of the internet. So today its all they know.


There was no anonymity on the internet back then? You had to back up what you said? Not on the internet I've been logging in to since 1995. I agree that lack of repercussions is what fuels this behaviour (I know it does for me, heh), but blaming the younguns of eve for it is nonsensical. Have you noticed how many older people play this game? Many of them behave the same frigging way.



Holy crap did that post just make me feel old... like really old.... a tree perhaps.
I read the first post and automatically flashed back to prior to the internet. (which am pretty sure is what the poster was referring to)

Growing up where there was always an internet means there was always a place where you could be totally anonymous... prior to that you pretty much had graffiti as the only truly anonymous forum... even newspapers would not publish comments without a name and address included with the letter.

S

Obfuscation for the WIN on page 3...
Alpheias
Tactical Farmers.
Pandemic Horde
#56 - 2012-07-31 08:12:55 UTC
Well played, OP, well played.

Best bait in a long time.

Agent of Chaos, Sower of Discord.

Don't talk to me unless you are IQ verified and certified with three references from non-family members. Please have your certificate of authenticity on hand.
Gogela
Epic Ganking Time
CODE.
#57 - 2012-07-31 08:15:56 UTC
Yay troll thread!

Spaceshipz r super serial business. Seriously.

Pirate

Signatures should be used responsibly...
Mallak Azaria
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#58 - 2012-07-31 09:07:15 UTC
Destiny Corrupted wrote:
Sure it has! Everyone who isn't a compassionate, honorable, caring industrialist is obviously a 35-year-old, angry, pimple-faced virgin living in his mother's basement! It's common sense!


And is probably going to be the next Batman mass-murderer (Police logic).

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Omega Sunset
Black.Omega
#59 - 2012-07-31 10:40:44 UTC  |  Edited by: Omega Sunset
Spy 21 wrote:
Chatte Noire wrote:
Melodee619 wrote:
Gotta remember mate this generation have grown up without any repercussions to what they say an do. With social media protecting them from anything they say. So forums allow them to anonymously spew hate an teen angst at anyone they choose in complete safety. Where as in old days, you had to back up what you said because there was no anonymity of the internet. So today its all they know.


There was no anonymity on the internet back then? You had to back up what you said? Not on the internet I've been logging in to since 1995. I agree that lack of repercussions is what fuels this behaviour (I know it does for me, heh), but blaming the younguns of eve for it is nonsensical. Have you noticed how many older people play this game? Many of them behave the same frigging way.



Holy crap did that post just make me feel old... like really old.... a tree perhaps.
I read the first post and automatically flashed back to prior to the internet. (which am pretty sure is what the poster was referring to)

Growing up where there was always an internet means there was always a place where you could be totally anonymous... prior to that you pretty much had graffiti as the only truly anonymous forum... even newspapers would not publish comments without a name and address included with the letter.

S

err... ode to the days with my C64 playing door games on BBSes... heh-heeeeh

Hmmm... gotta agree, adults are just as susceptible to becoming asshats, though generally contributed to the excuse of old age. Kids today just want it handed to them, that's the prob, and even many games have cashed in on that factor. They are taught in today's public skewls to not think for themselves (speaking from US standpoint), that it takes group approval to make any decisions (wonder why they all flock to WoW?), even to what is fun and what isn't (i.e hive mindedness)

Now.... GET OFF MY GRAAAAASS!!!

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YuuKnow
The Scope
#60 - 2012-07-31 10:46:36 UTC
RL anonymity and no consequences to douche-baggary.

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