@schlo
It’s making fun of the fact that on forums those who aren’t fully entrenched, no profile pic, are usually casual “normies” who will usually spout midwit level garbage.
Is it cliquey? Yes it is, weebs finally get a semblance of psychosocial bullying, the web, so obviously they’ll target people similar to those who bullied them when they were younger.
If you are quoting what you think is a smart quote wouldn't it be nice to let the person know?
If you are quoting what you think is a stupid comment it seems like the person deserves to hear.
While not true for all of the "quotes" here, many of the original posters were indeed @'d in the respective original threads,
though as @wowfucktron explained, the likelihood of meaningful discourse was never an option for some of them.
Sounds like a totally tolerant and open minded individual. /s
Looking at context, he’s not wrong that yuri and yaoi are written by heterosexuals for heterosexuals but homosexuals are a statistical minority and they really shouldn’t expect outlandish levels of pandering especially when it’s free artistic content from a country that’s iffy on homosexuals.
>wanting to read bara
Just go watch WWE or learn to appreciate twinks.
I kind of agree with @schlo, this thread is kind of in bad taste because it’s basically just made to cyber bully smooth brains who are too stupid to think beyond autopilot correction.
this thread is kind of in bad taste because it’s basically just made to cyber bully smooth brains who are too stupid to think beyond autopilot correction.
While this thread certainly isn't a paragon of high-class civility and doesn't pretend to be, let's not assume the quote-smoothbrains-unquote will be negatively affected by these posts in the least.
kind of agree with schlo, this thread is kind of in bad taste because it’s basically just made to cyber bully smooth brains who are too stupid to think beyond autopilot correction.
@wowfucktron
I created this thread for the lols, and while I did say that you could quote people's worst comments, I also encouraged posting funny stuff. If it does devolve into cyberbullying, then I will ask a mod to lock this thread.
It's a shitpost thread.
>fixating on my cyber bullying comment
I mean, making fun of actual retards is still bullying.
Call it shitposting or whatever but I think you guys are missing the point, the exclusionary behavior will just cause defaultbros to just become more combative and even more retarded. Why not at least break them in in a slightly more gentle manner?
Like coming up with a passive aggressive copypasta to spam them with that explains why they should take the .22calpill.
In all seriousness, you guys are acting like Twitter users with these “catty one liners”...
@yumgumyum
Twitter users publicly shame “wrongthink” or “inappropriate behavior.”
Are the people being quoted in this thread retards? Yes they are, but you could just ignore them instead of stockading them via lampooning them on a thread who’s only purpose is mockery for not being in “the know.”
@wowfucktron my understanding is that this wasn't meant to be just defaultbro quotes, see OP's original post. I brought this up not because of defaultbro quotes but the quotes without @ in general for a couple of reasons. One being if you are going to quote someone then I do believe, in general, you should @ them. Even more so if the comment is posted with the intent to make fun of them. I also posted it hoping some would think or reflect on their actions. Keep in mind not @'ing doesn't guarantee they won't see it. As @comeonnow0 some may not be affected by it but some may. And admittedly it probably isn't a big deal for many. However why make peoples days worse just for a little amusement? If you are afraid to @ them because of your post then don't do it. If it's all done in good humor then @ them to include them in the laugh if not it seems like the intent is wrong.
As far as the example comeonnow0 gave if I quoted them I would in most cases @ them and I definitely would in a thread like this. If not I would just ignore them or for those who have a problem ignoring people block them. I only looked at the page linked but I actually don't see anything wrong with his statement from just that page. If you are having a discussion than both sides should be willing to look at it from the other sides perspective. If you then reject it that is fine too. The flip side is they need to consider other peoples arguments and perspectives.
I brought this up not because of defaultbro quotes but the quotes without @ in general for a couple of reasons.
One being if you are going to quote someone then I do believe, in general, you should @ them.
If you are having a discussion than both sides should be willing to look at it from the other sides perspective. If you then reject it that is fine too.
The flip side is they need to consider other peoples arguments and perspectives.
i don't want it locked, but would like to see people consider their behavior. Off hand I can't think of any threads that I would want to see locked. I suppose maybe a manga suggestion post mistakenly posted in the suggestion section since there is no way to delete a thread there after it has been moved to the correct section.
@schlo this thread isn't for continuing debates/arguments or gathering support. To ping people would just derail the thread into an off topic argument.
I saw it's original intent as a type of Funny and Unusual MD forum Posts out of context type of thread. 😶
Though some contributors have strayed into the realm of posting undisclosed user's odd, but meant to be 'Serious Business' posts as well.
I prefer the off the wall double take style commentary myself. And it's a bit flattering to see something from a commentary I engaged in, or recognize. 😃
Lol get over here guys, look at this load of baloney I found:
ignoring the defaultbro part since these aren't just quotes of defaultbros. I haven't read every page, scanned many and this may have been asked but why not @ the people? I mean aside from the first comment about more interesting. I have a policy that if I quote someone in a thread that they didn't start so may not be monitoring, I @ the person unless they have asked not to be in the thread. They may want to know, may disagree with my use or interpretation of what they said, or may just want to know.
Actually why have this thread? If you are quoting what you think is a smart quote wouldn't it be nice to let the person know? If you are quoting what you think is a stupid comment it seems like the person deserves to hear. While this thread is open to everyone I'm guessing a decent number don't read it or come out of the manga section a lot. The times I have visited the thread I feel like it is about making fun of people behind their back, it seems kind of like a clique. In a worse case scenario you get caught and so what it is just a person that you don't have to see in real life. Who cares if you hurt them? I admit I'm not perfect myself and have said things I wish I hadn't but I try to correct myself and not do it in the future. This thread seems to be the opposite.
@schlo
I've noticed your @'ing of relevant or quoted users in a lot of posts on the site. I think it makes sense as you explained, since it's fair for people to know when they're being talked about so they can join in, even if the discussion is purely benign. As for me, I usually only @ someone if I specifically want them to see the post (for their input or to make sure they know info or whatever). So just to be clear, in regular cases like that, I wouldn't consider it going 'behind their backs' or something of the sort.
Regarding the action of quoting people in this thread, a lot of it is just in good fun, but I'll admit it's not totally harmless, as plenty of quotes are dumb and are quoted for the purpose of showing others how dumb they are.
So, assuming the thread does keep going with the same purpose, in theory, what would the necessary steps to avoid harassment be? Either not linking to the comment or mentioning the poster's name (as @Richman already laid out), or @'ing the poster and linking to their comment? Possibly both options, with one being appropriately chosen based on the nature of the quoted comment? (The first option is basically the same as when someone with an online following either blurs or doesn't show the name of comments they are critiquing in order to prevent harassment.)
It's important to keep in mind that talking about/to foolish comments/posters is in the nature of any online forum, and going too far in preventing that (such as completely stifling rebuttals since they may be unpleasant to read) wouldn't be a good choice. Reading absurd takes is entertaining for everyone to an extent. However, I do believe a middle ground exists where deserved call-outs occur but don't lead to armies of people being notified to dogpile one person.
[...] Funny and Unusual MD forum Posts out of context type of thread.
[...] posting undisclosed user's odd, but meant to be 'Serious Business' posts as well.
Recognizing/knowing the proper context makes many of the 'Serious Business" quotes even funnier, further highlighting the absolutely unwarranted e-peen posturing over relatively unimportant (even by MangaDex standards) discussion points.
@bigtiddyoneesan in general on @'ing I have a tendency to use it more on this site since users can't follow their own posts easily like other forums. It gives a link back to their post and lets them know there has been a response, since some may not visit daily and the posts can get buried. In the cases you describe I wouldn't consider it going behind their back. I do usually @ them simply because I'm using the quote as part of a discussion and at least once in the past I have misunderstood the persons meaning and unintentionally misrepresented what they meant. Either way I don't view it as a problem, just differences in etiquette.
In terms of actions, what has worked for me is something I heard in sexual harassment training class at work only broadened a little. The class was basically worthless but one instructor gave this as a question people can ask themselves. Would you do the behavior, make the statement, tell the joke if your spouse, child, parent were standing next to you. For myself I've changed it. Would I do the behavior or reveal the behavior to someone who I respect and admire and who's respect I want? Would I be able to look the person in the eye?
Don't get me wrong I see stuff IRL where I think "how dumb can you be" but I refrain from saying stuff. I may laugh about it to myself but I don't make it public. I don't because I want to be a better person not someone who gains at others expense. I fail enough as it is that I don't want to actively do it. People I know will remind me, remember when you did this and we laugh about it, but they're friends and they say it in front of me. Basically the difference between laughing at vs laughing with. To me if you are laughing with them then @'ing would just be including them and would seem natural to do. If you are laughing at them then maybe just keep it to yourself. I know it's human nature, but it doesn't mean we have to do it.
As far as stifling rebuttals, I may be misunderstanding what you mean, but not @'ing someone who has been quoted in this thread or other threads where you would not expect to see their quote or it is not used as part of the general discussion seems to be stifling their ability to rebut. As I said in an earlier post I don't want the thread locked and I will add I don't want rules made. That doesn't mean we can't think about and consider our behavior.
