Popular Post MCPO Mayh3m Posted January 6, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I want you all to take what I am about to say to heart. We are a community, a community thrives from its members, the members thrive off of each other. When there is disagreement members tend to not flow and "mesh" well with another. We need to understand that we are all going to have a different opinion on things and we need to accept the fact that: It is okay. We may find some who share our same values, hobbies, or likes... so we tend to "migrate" to that group of people. We begin starting these little forum "cliques" where we protect one another if someone is disagreeing with what the "group" thinks or believes. Something I would love to see in this forum is Character. This forum has the potential to have amazing Character, but yet it still falls short because we get too focused on the little things that another member does. I remember in the shoutbox reading as Headhunter/superintendant/whatever else he was called, would always reference Xbox.com... "have a problem? go to xbox.com " he would say... it would make everyone chuckle, Absolute Dog would be in the shoutbox and randomly change someones name and they would go crazy because it was unexpected. But at the end of the day they would all laugh about it. I remember when there was a thread dedicated to Spectral Jester filled with Spectral Jester jokes (people turned them into Chuck Norris jokes), then someone created a thread for Absolute Dog and for Twam.. they would always be in competition but would always get along and be friendly. We could go into a conversation in the Halo section, and whether someone created a duplicate topic the members would still be there for that person and say "Hey, here is the answer etc." and fully take the time to explain it instead of saying things like "There is already a topic like this >insert link here<". I remember people literally in awe of Twinreaper as he earned his "Tech Guru" title, he would go into a topic and give this huge explanation on how things worked.. it was truly incredible. As the forum has grown we have experienced some changes, we have had leadership leave and return, and members of great character leave. What has happened? Every time we turn around there is an argument and a disagreement and "someone saying something mean to someone", or "someone is no longer friends with someone", or "so and so didn't agree with me", or "this person doesn't like Halo 4 because of etc." What has happened? The character of the forum went from a "It's about the community" character, to an "It's all about me" character. Am I pointing my finger at a certain person? No. Am I pointing my finger at a certain group? No. I am pointing the finger at us. We the community are ALL at fault here and need to find the Character that we once were known for as "The greatest Halo Community on the internet". Memories. Great memories. I joined this site and didn't even realize that my OP rhymed until a member brought it to my attention. Selfless, honest, friendly, and willing. Be that kind of member. The kind of member that is willing to take the time to explain something to a new member instead of pointing them in a different direction. We are ALL guilty of it, even me, but I want to see a change of character for the BETTER in this community... and it all starts with YOU. -Total Mayh3m 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta Knight Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks for the awesome thread, I'm going to change myself to be a better person on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikslik7 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I completely agree, I have noticed how the forum has evolved over the past three months, and I do not like what I see. Many members have left recently, and now some are coming back and being active. I believe that the wheels of progress has begun to turn again, and will gain momentum if we want it to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPO Mayh3m Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I completely agree, I have noticed how the forum has evolved over the past three months, and I do not like what I see. Many members have left recently, and now some are coming back and being active. I believe that the wheels of progress has begun to turn again, and will gain momentum if we want it to. Btw, it's cliques not clicks. Fixed. Thanks for pointing that out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I agree entirely. I have seen it happen, and I am sure I am probably guilty of it as well. We all are. And I think it all started around the time of H4's release. Maybe even before then. But on the bright side, I am also seeing it repair itself slowly. People are becoming more friendly finally and not so hostile. Its not a very fast rate that we are finally healing and sinking into the old ways, but it is slowly happening again. And for that, I am thankful. Very thankful. And I promise that I will continue to try my best at helping others. Zelda 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Absolute Dog Posted January 7, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I fully agree with you Mayhem. This forum is at it's best when it is about Halo, 343 Industries, gaming and hanging out talking about it. When this is forgotten the "cliques" you mention form and the group mentality takes hold, those few forget what we are about.That along with members being too concerned about another's business and these petty attitudes creep in. Only a few members cause these issues, but it creeps into the forum overall. This forum is about Halo. We promote 343's efforts with the new game and also discuss others things related to gaming as well. We would hope members are polite and genuinely helpful. I tire of seeing a new member come in and post in the shout box or forum and have some issue with the game and see what looks like "fan boys" attacking him. I protect these guys just like I do you. They have a right to express their opinion on the game. If they come in a little hot......help cool them down. Do not raise the heat with them. I do it all the time. We have been built on a solid foundation. We have worked hard to keep this forum both informative and friendly. We have made this site user friendly for the younger fans. We will continue to grow and flourish and I hope you will be part of a whole effort to do this and not some small group who thinks they know better. The vast majority of members use this forum to read, post and interact without disrupting it. We appreciate those of you who are truly here for a good forum experience and who genuinely want to be part of such a great community. Thank you. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorB77 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This forum is definetly not the same anymore. It is becoming more like waypoint every day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GruntNoober Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I left this website for 6 months and I'm glad I've came back to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStratocaster13 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am so glad to see that there is intelligent life out there on the internet and it is right here at 343 forums. I am a fairly new member here and I am glad to have made myself so. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Saturn Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This forum is definetly not the same anymore. It is becoming more like waypoint every day. i agree, it needs to stop and we would need to remind and direct the newcomers to forum rules and let them know this is only fan community forums, a place where members help other members, have nice, clean and good mannered yet cheerful spirited forums of Halo. as well to try help other members with other game problems than Halo, regardless of what games they have than Halo 4. i'd say this.. "Remember to be helpful to others who might need it. Respect Others. if you want respect, treat others with same respect and courtesy you have given to others and they will return the same back to you. it's about having fun! you can post funny posters or comic relief, any place would be dull if it has no fun in it." those are simple things to remember and to simply remind of what our Community forums are. i'd like to see our community grow into wonderful and helpful community in due time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi1176 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm up to change for the better anyday, Hopefully this will help and make this an even better place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Kicks Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm so glad that you posted this Mayhem. It will definitely help me change for the better. Im just praying that the newly created members see this and think, "Maybe I shouldn't start an arguement" Anyways, you probably don't need it, but it makes me feel like I have some sort of power.... so +1 like for sir. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaulting♥Frog Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Which is why I am going to observe instead of post am I will be happier for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Definitely one of the more meaning threads I've read. I remember those days, and they were truly some for the books. Thanks for that Total.(: (I remember when you were purple !) I really do miss those days, when everyone I would say something to would have a compliment or something extremely nice to say. I strived for that a long time ago and still do, to be the nicest and friendliest person I can. This world is filled with too much negative to begin with, but if we could all come together and be friendly and warming, this would become a place where ANYONE could come and be able to smile and feel welcomed if they were having a bad day or feeling down. You really made me think about the old times, I'm glad to have you as one of our Staff Members. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxus Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh man... where to begin responding... Nowadays, people can't even state their opinion without someone slandering them for not feeling the same way as them. It's what really is depriving society in general of their character. It's sad. Really. If people were to be more accepting of other people's opinions then maybe some character can return. There'll always be those immature people who think they're always right or can't take a different opinion. Personally, I blame what gaming has evolved into for this loss of character. What was " getting your friends together and having a grand ol time playing games" has turned into "Cussing people out and being mad bro". This stuff makes me wanna stop playing video games altogether. Why? Cause it's not fun. Getting frustrated pretty much ruins the game for anyone. People love to gossip. It's in their nature(for most people anyway). When someone hears something like "So and so is leaving this person", "This person did this", "She's leaving", ect, they make it into a big deal and act like if the president stopped by. But honestly, most of it doesn't even need to be said (or posted in this case). And as for people getting those who feel that Halo 4 sucks... I have no words to say... at least without repeating myself. I may not know of the "Glory Days" of this fourm, but I agree with you tenfold. We need to get over ourselves, stop nitpicking other people for small things and try to become this awesome community where you can have a great time talking to people and not being cursed out for expressing your feelings towards something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skummgummigubbe Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 great reading im a part if this and i try to make my best but im not the heavy writer as you are most people here are but i'll do my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose The Ace Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 im not sure i see peaple disagreeing alot but i do see it still hopefully it may not happen 1 day it still can be quite friendly though i do belive ive become a better person here though the forum this site is slowley gettting back to where it used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Winter Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This is what happens when more and more members join, I remember celebrating 20k members, it feels like it was just yesterday. Now it is about 55k. I started becoming less and less inactive on this site when I sensed the negative energy grow, I don't remember how long ago was that, prolly long enough for me to be forgotten, but the community feel was just lost for me. As I stated in my, I believe, 500th post, I wasn't much for online communities. When I came here (august 2011) the feeling of a community was strong and very pleasing and I eventually stuck around and began to meet people. Lately I've just been lurking, and I don't see much of this anymore. Sadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteSniper Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 When I first joined the Community (June 2012), I sensed a gentile environment. Where everyone was having fun talking and posting about anything, even non-Halo. Now, I see the changes, and as DoctorB77 said, this site is becoming more like Waypoint where 300k+ people are creating an almost non-existent communication environment, while some others make it worse with complaints about a game. Everyone here is a part of Twam's effort to bring the Halo community together; even a troll or a hater. We are all like Brothers and Sisters here, so we can help each other and have a great time together. I wish the best for the Community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Oracle Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 When I first joined I loved this community, I admit part of my absence was do to the way things has been going. I'm doing my best to change the way I act on the forums, I can only help others will also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckoningZebra1 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Beautiful just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMajiggles Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I think that deserves a meow. In cyan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URBAN B0BCAT Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm new to the community here, but it's nice to see so many people pushing for the best essence possible across the forums. So far, I've had nothing but a great experience. The people that I've been in contact with have been receptive and willing to help as best as they can. I appreciate that immensely, considering how easy it can become to have a few select people that you gravitate towards, leaving the rest of the community as outsiders. I'm primarily here for the Forge, but I love the franchise and Halo lore as well, so please let me know if anyone ever needs anything. I'll be happy to help if I can, including jumping into games for Forge structure tips and tricks. Also, if anyone who produces Forge "How-Tos" needs some additional help or input, I'm eager to assist. Ultimately, haters are gonna hate. If that's the case, then don't give them the time of day on the threads because it only fuels the fire. If someone has something constructive to say or ask, I'm sure that the healthy members should be more that happy to oblige with feedback. Eventually, the members that just want to throw a stick in the spoke won't get the attention that they need and will find somewhere else to troll. Everyone just remember that we are all here because we LOVE something, and your neighbor likely won't be able to claim otherwise. So unless you're just trolling, frustration comes out of love, and should be reasoned with. I hope to become an important part of the support here, and I wish you all happy head shots! - Happy Forging =^..^= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZB-85 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 All that you have said is very true Total Mayh3m . We all are at fault, but we can help "rebuild" the forum to its former glory. Thanks for this, Total. The forum really needed something like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsilmarillion Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thank you Mayh3m. And i have one thing too add. We should all respond too someone when they say hi and try to join in the conversation. I have had it happen too me multiple times. It makes people feel excluded and kind of hated. so yeah, we should probably notice that too. And work on it. All that you have said is very true Total Mayh3m . We all are at fault, but we can help "rebuild" the forum to its former glory. Thanks for this, Total. The forum really needed something like this. I agree very much. But we MUST work together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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