Lately there have been an outbreak of arguments over the shoutbox between many different people.
Lets be honest here, the first thing someone sees when they find this site, (besides the banner) is the shoutbox. The shoutbox has been referenced as the heartbeat of the forum, but if there is always arguing and negativity in the shoutbox, what kind of heart is that showing to our fellow members, to the guests that walk in and are considering joining, to the moderators who work their butts off to make this a pleasant place for people to come and enjoy themselves?
It shows ignorance. It shows lack of respect. It shows lack of maturity. Lack of integrity.
When people visit this site and want to join, and they see an argument in the shoutbox, I guarantee the last thing they want to do is join. There are many members of various ages on this forum, of various beliefs, and backgrounds. Why all the hate, why all the frustration, why the intolerance of those around you? What gives?
If someone says something they didn't mean, don't go on and on about how they said something negative about you, or a friend or something you believe in. If they said they didn't mean it and apologized, ACCEPT it and DROP it! There is no need going on and on babbling away about something that could have been settled 20min-1hour before. When you constantly provoke someone it shows lack of character, lack of maturity and lack of respect to your fellow members.
Sure, whatever the person said could be harsh, but people say things without thinking, I know I have done that many of times... but I correct myself and apologize. If someone tries to throw it back in my face I drop the subject. It is not worth getting your underpants tied in a knot over.
Look, I don't know your background, nor do I know what you believe or what you have been through recently, but what I do know is that if you are having issues, check them at the door before you come in here. This place is meant to be enjoyable for EVERY kind of Halo fan.
Keep in mind that there are other people here besides yourself. It is not all about you.
Keep this in mind please:
If someone says sorry, forgive them. Forgiveness is one of the greatest things you can do. It can be hard, but is so worth it in the end.
If you have said something you didn't mean to, correct yourself in a positive manner. Tell the person you are sorry and ask them to forgive you. If they don't forgive you, then that is their problem. You did what was right.
If you settled something with someone, DON'T bring it back up! Don't shove it back in the others face, that is rather disrespectful.
Let it go.
When someone upsets you, don't go do something brash and spontaneous right away, let your feelings settle and see if the other person really meant what they said.
Guys, I am seriously tired of seeing a fight or argument break out in the chatbox every time I come to this forum.
Please, I am asking, please.. make a difference.
-Mayh3m
Let me ask this question:
What are we, that includes all of us including you, what are we going to do about it?