So why's everyone so mad?

[Pete]

Yes I'm being totally serious. Why is everyone so pissed off/ upset/ whatever at each other?

I'll only tolerate non-trolling, non-flaming answers, and nothing but honesty.

The only thing I ask is if you're gonna post things like "Who's mad?" or "I'm not mad at anyone," don't waste anyones time by posting.

[nix]

Pete can i haz a hug ?

[Joe]

I totally thought this was going to be a thread for general madness. As far as intraforum madness, it could just be that this is a stressful time of year for a lot of people. A lot of people are trying to balance home, work, and travel, not to mention internet, so I'm sure there's a lot of tension going on in a lot of places.

I wouldn't say that if people on the forum are mad about things that it is necessarily related to the forum, rather than that the forum might be a catalyst of sorts, sparking the tension already there.

Just a thought.

[Merlin]

If you are referring to the alleged Merlin vs Pete and Rocky mess that certain people are brewing up... I find the whole thing preposterous. I've had my fair share of arch-nemesis-es over the years, and neither one of those individuals qualify for that role. So what, we argue about some topics. Silver used to ride my ass all the time (and justly so) and I harbor no ill will towards him either. My true arch-nemesis shall always be OG. I have yet to see anyone take a real crack at trumping that one, or GI-Jew for that matter. ^_^

Personally, I think that the whole thing is blown out of proportion. People have heated debates. We can't agree on everything.

EDIT: Well I suppose if we are going to be completely forthcoming, if I were mad at anyone, I guess it would have to be the staff members who keep dredging up stuff I did 3+ years ago and acting like it happened yesterday. But honestly, I can't be mad at them either. I did some bad stuff in the past and I'm working hard to put that behind me. It's just hard when staffers keep shoving it down my throat every time they have a chance. I think it is a bit uncalled for. That's my peace anyway.

[Victoria]

I think the whole thing is blown out of proportion also. There was a time when I used to be mad at stuff, but now I don't really care about anything very much.

[Taco-Calamitous]

I'm not mad. A little annoyed, maybe. I see people taking shots at each other, and *possibly* me, and I try to ignore it, or make some stupid come back or try to say something to defuse the issue in response. And sometimes, I step into things and say something because I feel it needs to be said, and maybe nobody else is going to say it, otherwise. People can choose to interpret these responses of mine as they wish. Really though, I try not to care too much anymore, because whenever I do care, it's rarely anything but trouble as a result.

Really though, there are many strong personalities around this place, and people don't always agree with each other. And over time, I think resentment and baggage builds up between people. And I think there's a lot of it around here at TFF. I mean, some people have been here for years, butting heads time and again with the same people (not saying it happens a lot, but it probably happens enough.) Things can be mended, but when the next thing happens, I'll bet it brings back memories of those "old wounds."

Or maybe that's a bunch of crap. Anyhoo...

Wuv, Yer Mom

[Furore]

Madness, just like hate, often hurts the one carrying it moreso than it does the target of his feelings.

If perchance you're referring to any of my recent actions, I can assure you madness plays no part. Though I have noticed some members are pointing the finger at members who aren't in any plots or anything merely for association or because they shared an opinion.

Merlin, I've come to respect you as one of the better members here of late and with all the crap you've taken, both the possibly justifiable kind and the more common completely unwarranted kind, I am surprised (in a good way) you're still so eager to improve the place. Much respect.

Telegraph, if anyone is shit talking about you, let me know. It irks me when good people are targetted instead of the ones who have made ill intentions clear. As I said in my journal which not everyone would likely have read, if there's anyone you're unsure of, ask on MSN. The group I roll with are forthcoming with the truth when not in a situation that could jeopardise our efforts to make TFF as great a place as it once was.

And don't try to demonise group action, the group I'm in plans to dissolve after doing it's thing so we don't become another pack of idiots like this place gets every so often.

[Maridia]

People are very angry lately. At my work, online, everywhere. I would say the heat but that can't really mean much.

There are days where there's certain vibes go around, be it everyone is tired, or short tempered, or even just terrible drivers. So I guess it's the theme of the summer. I'm as cool as ever but people have even tried to get on me here about things. And I don't even post much anymore. I think some people are inherently or bitchy. Plenty of people like that out there, and then take shitty jobs with the economy and you have some straight psychos.

This is the summer of John Wayne's everyone's gonna step to the plate and then reality strikes....

[OceanEyes28]

I've been ignoring all of you.



I only have the attention span for forum drama for so long anymore before I put myself in a behind the scenes role for a while. I have been concerned and wondering how I could help ameliorate the situation, but uh.... the forum gets less fun when people are taking shots at each other (WHAT?!?!), and when it gets less fun, I get less posty. So that's why I've been irritated with this forum. How can I increase my online ego when I can't raise my post count?

It'd be nice if people could be direct without being rude. So far so good.

[che]

I just post on this forum now because I want to have sex with Mel, Ann, and Ally.

I hate the rest of you.

[OceanEyes28]

Sext me, chad.


Also, I don't like when it appears to me that people are conspiring on MSN over ways to get back at each other (I could be wrong, and I'm sure I'll be told that I'm wrong, which is why I used italics because now I can't be wrong (HIGH FIVE!)). That takes forum snottiness to a whole new level.

[GypsyElder]

I just post on this forum now because I want to have sex with Mel, Ann, and Ally.

Spoiler: Foursome?

[Furore]

Sext me, chad.


Also, I don't like when it appears to me that people are conspiring on MSN over ways to get back at each other (I could be wrong, and I'm sure I'll be told that I'm wrong, which is why I used italics because now I can't be wrong (HIGH FIVE!)). That takes forum snottiness to a whole new level.

Actually you're spot on. If not MSN, other external means. I just figure, sometimes it takes some of the same to get a message across personally. The others have their own reasons I'm sure.

[Bleachfangirl]

I just post on this forum now because I want to have sex with Mel, Ann, and Ally.

I hate the rest of you.

I love the honesty in this post. It just made my day.

[Furore]

To be honest, I'm actually starting to empathise.
I mean it is actually kind of fun trying to be an asshole but flying under the radar or coming up with some other tactic to get something mean-spirited across.
Not for the people targeted of course, but for the people doing it I mean.

And you know, I kind of hate myself for enjoying it and find great amusement in seeing a definite reaction and feedback suggesting people are 'ignoring it'.

I'm not suggesting anyone should change, I mean I can tell this kind of thing is a fun game for some people. I'm just showing them how fun it is for others as well.

[Rocky]

If there ever is some fanfic made of the legendary Merlin vs Pete/Rocky battle happening, I wanna be the one that holds Merlin in a full nelson while Pete shoots a beam cannon that ends up killing the both of us so I can go to hell and run on a giant dragon that leads me to my new trainer that will help me become stronger and save the world!!

Anyways, I'm still mad because I'm not getting any. And that new chad ****er is stealing all my women that I want to have sex with. effin eh! Oh and yeah, I hit a mailbox with my car the other day, that kinda sucked too, -_-

[Pete]

I'm honestly not mad at anyone. I'm just thoroughly confused that it seems one day I hop on the boards and people are hating. I've been the same person I've always been, speaking my mind. That's my thing.

Other than that, I'm amused and flattered quite often. But when I'm actually mad, it'll be well known.

[loaf]

I talk to the people I like.

[winterborn86]

I just post on this forum now because I want to have sex with Mel, Ann, and Ally.

I hate the rest of you.

Bloody charming lol

I havn't noticed any pissed off/ upset things going on, but maybe people here get mad at each other cos opinions clash. Everyone is an indivdual here so people are bound to rub each other up the wrong way wether or not it's intended.

[Unknown Entity]

I'm mad with the way certain people have composed themselves in the last few days/weeks. You know, I agree that everyone has their up and down days, but this feels like it dragged on for weeks. It's difficult to not feel the tension between particular members here, and it's absolutely ridiculous.

And we're trying to attract new members?

This sort of drama starts off amusing because I don't care, I'll admit, but there's always someone who'll bring it up on another day and re-light old fires. Then it just gets boring, and us onlookers end up involved somehow. Be that by taking a side, or giving an opinion, jumping on the bandwagon, or giving a warning, or docking points in a GAME... there's always someone to cry about it.

Pointing the finger, bitching on msn, ganging up on msn, sly messages in sigs, obvious VMs in public view to stir trouble, delving out of TFF into Facebook, taking private things to use on here... everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves. I'm mean, seriously? You're probably thinking "Oh boo hoo, Entity didn't like something I did..." but I thought I'd let you know what a complete ass some of you have been. You know who you are.

I was honest. I flamed a little (use of the word "ass", but it wasn't directly put to a name), but I could have been a whole lot more honest.

[/comes out of angry, mad role]

[Furore]

Couldn't agree with you more.
Some people's idea of 'fun' revolves around others suffering.
Others might have the best intentions, yet either fail to act through their ties on the site or decide they'll do similar back, much as a vigilante would.

Sometimes playing nice and understanding or remaining oblivious doesn't do jack though so it might be better for some of the alternatives to be explored. If nothing works, at least a guy can say he tried.

[Halie]

Can I just ask, what the hell has happened? All this talk of people being 'mad', I don't understand... what's happened?? I haven't exactly been very active, so if any kind of event has happened which pissed people off or whatever, I haven't a clue about it. So please, fill me in? Because this is all just very confusing, and I haven't noticed any kind of angry behaviour. Probably due to lack of activity, as stated earlier, but even so.

I guess, if there were a reason for me to be mad, it's because most of the cool people are gone. There are a few good'ns roaming around, but the majority of the awesome people who used to keep me here at TFF are long gone now. I know it happens all the time, but eh. Still pretty crappy.

[Pete]

Honestly, the only thing that pissed me off about the elimination game was when members who hadn't posted in MONTHS jumped in and started docking points. That's just ridiculous. I wouldn't have cared if every active member had jumped in to eliminate me, but when people like Zeromune and Flash post, it kind of screams shenanigans to me.

Zeromune didn't post for 2 months before coming to dock points.
Flash didn't post for 5 months, and hasn't posted since docking points.

[Victoria]

Relax, man. It's just a game. =(
I can see where you're coming from, though. I'd probably be pissed too.

Reminds me of when inactive people come back just to vote in the TFF Award stuff. >_>;

[Pete]

Yeah, I know it's just a game, and because of that, it seemed that much more ridiculous that all of these inactive people came out of the woodwork. I mean I'm not even mad about it now, but at the time, it was just like "are you kidding me?"

And I always thought that was bullshit, when certain members would make their grand return around Thanksgiving, kiss a few asses, get a vote or two, and then disappear when voting was over with.

[Dynamo]

kinda new here, so don't really know what's going on in-terms of the row, i just hope that people agree to disagree (about what ever it is) and leave it at that. Hope that people come back and start posting/chatting..

would be nice to have a good community about FF.

[Unknown Entity]

Perhaps tighter rules or boundaries should be put on these games and votes? It can be done, but it could get hard to moderate. Also, think about the newer members to the site - will they be allowed to join in on the fun? More often than none, they don't join in anyway, but putting up too many rules and restrictions would push them out of it.

Last years event in that game I had every right to be mad about. CPC8 (or most members) just went all out against me for no reason, and didn't even make a secret out of it. Even Joe voted against me, and we're like best buddies.

Now, I'm looking at the Who Posted? thing, and Zero and Flash only voted once each. ALSO, I've noticed that people tend to vote down the highest and the lowest person/people in these games. If you dock off points from the lowest person in a row, they get chucked out quicker so the game can progress - same with the member with the highest amount of votes, so the figures don't get too high. Adding too much variety to this sort of game drags it on for months.

I understand your pain, though. =(

[Merlin]

Relax, man. It's just a game. =(
I can see where you're coming from, though. I'd probably be pissed too.

Reminds me of when inactive people come back just to vote in the TFF Award stuff. >_>;

That goes both ways. Some people live and die by their online social standing and are willing to do anything to boost it, including resurrecting inactive members(or borrowing their accounts) to dock points on people. I can understand if people got upset about it. Did that actually happen? I don't know.

As for me, I was surprised my name was even on there and I'd call shenanigans if I actually won, seeing as how I just got back and all.

[Pete]

Gemma, I know they only posted once each, but the point is they came out of nowhere to do so, literally coming back after months of inactivity. I totally understand that in order to get the game moving along, you need to vote people off. I took points off of Ann because she was taking a huge lead, and then BAM, I became the next target. To make things even more suspicious, they were all people who chat on msn regularly.

I don't really care that it happened, but I'm really all for the fairness of things.

Really though, what I'm trying to do with this thread is not bitch about the game. That's a moot point in my opinion. I'm really just more curious to know why everyone is seemingly at everyone else's throats.

[Unknown Entity]

I think you're reading too much into the regular chatters on msn thing - if it's still the same crowd from when I used to join in, Who Posted? only displays eight of them, not including you, and I doubt all of them would have gone against you. You'd have heard about something going on very quickly. I only mentioned what happened last year to explain why Meier didn't want it to **** up this year, but whatever. You're right, this thread is about why people are so mad... not about the game you got mad over or anything...

Maybe I'm asking for it, but did you make this thread because you feel people are mad at you for something, or because people are just mad in general?