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Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am
by [Shuz]
Unfortunately the level of discourse on these forums is at an all time low. Just about every thread or topic I open up is a slanging match between a minor cohort of the same users over and over again.
There was a time when I used to look forward to logging on and reading what news, photos and updates there were on construction and development in Adelaide. Discussion was a lot more respectful, embedded in facts and welcoming.
Now, it is a reluctant despair knowing full well that the only discussions taking place are some idiotic mudslinging commentary that has been provided on politics, ideology, name-calling, alternative facts, etc.
This has got to stop.
Moderators, I am calling for a crackdown on this. Several times I've been close to closing off my account and not coming back because of the constant negativity on here. Something has got to change.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:20 am
by Nathan
[Shuz] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am
Unfortunately the level of discourse on these forums is at an all time low. Just about every thread or topic I open up is a slanging match between a minor cohort of the same users over and over again.
There was a time when I used to look forward to logging on and reading what news, photos and updates there were on construction and development in Adelaide. Discussion was a lot more respectful, embedded in facts and welcoming.
Now, it is a reluctant despair knowing full well that the only discussions taking place are some idiotic mudslinging commentary that has been provided on politics, ideology, name-calling, alternative facts, etc.
This has got to stop.
Moderators, I am calling for a crackdown on this. Several times I've been close to closing off my account and not coming back because of the constant negativity on here. Something has got to change.
Hear hear. I've been avoiding multiple threads because it's just exhausting.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:06 am
by rev
I think some people just need to put each other on block and leave it at that. Or maybe Howie or the mods can manually do that?
I know it's definitely made the forum more enjoyable and relaxed for me having those people blocked. Definitely doesn't look like much is missed except for whose a boomer and whose woke.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:45 pm
by abc
this is what I have to deal with on a daily basis...
viewtopic.php?p=216061#p216061
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:49 pm
by HiTouch
Aww stop playing a victim. You are the most antagonistic one that causes the vast majority of arguments on this forum. The majority of problems would be solved if you were banned.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:10 pm
by abc
HiTouch wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:49 pm
Aww stop playing a victim. You are the most antagonistic one that causes the vast majority of arguments on this forum. The majority of problems would be solved if you were banned.
this is what I have to deal with
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:35 pm
by Cryptic
[Shuz] wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am
Unfortunately the level of discourse on these forums is at an all time low. Just about every thread or topic I open up is a slanging match between a minor cohort of the same users over and over again.
There was a time when I used to look forward to logging on and reading what news, photos and updates there were on construction and development in Adelaide. Discussion was a lot more respectful, embedded in facts and welcoming.
Now, it is a reluctant despair knowing full well that the only discussions taking place are some idiotic mudslinging commentary that has been provided on politics, ideology, name-calling, alternative facts, etc.
This has got to stop.
Moderators, I am calling for a crackdown on this. Several times I've been close to closing off my account and not coming back because of the constant negativity on here. Something has got to change.
Agree with everything you've said. I feel much more reluctant to participate in discussion here as there is more immature insults being thrown around than actual on-topic discussion.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:02 pm
by abc
there isn't much construction activity going on at the moment in the high rise sector, which is the main thrust of this forum... so people are finding other things to talk about
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:18 pm
by SRW
I have been here since 2007 and last week was the first time I've placed a user on ignore. But even that doesn't help overcome this one user's constant disruption to multiple threads.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:26 pm
by HiTouch
abc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:02 pm
there isn't much construction activity going on at the moment in the high rise sector, which is the main thrust of this forum... so people are finding other things to talk about
What a load of codswallop!! The only person finding other things to talk about is
you deliberately targeting mattblack, Patrick_27 and SBD in bullying. You have some nerve razzing everyone up and pointing the finger at me! I gave up the gaslighting business a
long time ago but you don't stop.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:01 pm
by Dvious
Can i block abc too? Or do i need admin rights?
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:25 pm
by abc
HiTouch wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:26 pm
abc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:02 pm
there isn't much construction activity going on at the moment in the high rise sector, which is the main thrust of this forum... so people are finding other things to talk about
What a load of codswallop!! The only person finding other things to talk about is
you deliberately targeting mattblack, Patrick_27 and SBD in bullying. You have some nerve razzing everyone up and pointing the finger at me! I gave up the gaslighting business a
long time ago but you don't stop.
bullying? are you serious?
you people amaze me... they've be on me like a pack of rabid dogs
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:59 pm
by rev
Dvious wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:01 pm
Can i block abc too? Or do i need admin rights?
Click on a persons username, click Add Foe, then click Yes on the pop up.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:09 pm
by SRW
Dvious wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:01 pm
Can i block abc too? Or do i need admin rights?
You can only 'ignore' a user not 'block'. You still see every time they post but you can't read it (unless someone quotes it).
That last part is why I think it's good to remind all to not feed the trolls.
Re: Forum Etiquette
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:38 pm
by mattblack
SRW wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:09 pm
Dvious wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:01 pm
Can i block abc too? Or do i need admin rights?
You can only 'ignore' a user not 'block'. You still see every time they post but you can't read it (unless someone quotes it).
That last part is why I think it's good to remind all to not feed the trolls.
I urge all that are fed up with abc's constant argumentative tone, baseless statements and obnoxious throw away thought bubbles without facts to block him. I have and my enjoyment of this forum has returned to previous levels. Knowone accusing me of political bias or hidden agendas, it's been a good week - long may it continue.