Could we add "Reason WoW is dying" type threads to forbidden topics ?

[Count Zero]

Many of those thread wind up getting closed anyway, and it's always the same formula: "What I don't like about WoW is why subs are declining", with little to no discussion of substance.

[Manhands]

Can we add petitions for forbidden topics to the forbidden topics?

[dejec1989]

Can we add petitions for forbidden topics to the forbidden topics?

I agree with Count Zero on this one, all "Reason WoW is dying" threads repeat the same things over and over, include the same arguments and end with neither side agreeing with the other, I see no point in having them on these forums.

[blackhammer99]

Especially because the game isn't dieing. Its a loaded question that can not possibly result in constructive conversation.

Out of ten posts in the threads half are just absurd statements as well like "WoW is dieing because you don't have to do ToT to do SoO," Or "I quit the game because its too easy" yet these people have 0 raid achievements.

[IIamaKing]

No reason to forbid them, just have one mega thread for them.

[Count Zero]

No reason to forbid them, just have one mega thread for them.

I'm not even sure if that would be better. I mean, yeah, I guess it would cause the recent threads pages to be less cluttered, but it'd be the same amount of overall traffic devoted to it. Maybe even more, since the mega thread would be more visible than any of the other smaller ones.

[mickybrighteyes]

Especially because the game isn't dieing. Its a loaded question that can not possibly result in constructive conversation.

Personally I think you're wrong on both parts... but the dieing bit is a difference in opinion on what 'dieing' means (i don't sugar coat decline and just lump it in as slowly dieing) and the possibility of constructive conversation is a blanket statement... which more often than not tend to be wrong.

WoW will always feel like it's dieing at tiems like this, it's after the 'final tier' of an expansion and waiting for the next expansion. This will likely not end until the release date of ESO, wildstar, or whatever the apparent 'next big game' is.

[Vongimi]

I suggested this years ago, but ultimately was persuaded away from it. The reason is that there is a fine line between posters that simply hate on WoW for the sake of hating on it, and people posting actual criticism of the game. You can't really have moderators trying to choose between the two. Yes, the haters get REALLY annoying when they simple post stupid crap all day and call any decision ever made by blizzard horrible, no matter what. But you can't really ban them from doing that.

[Blueobelisk]

We should just create an official megathread. I'll run it if its allowed. :O

[Darkinfinity]

We should just create an official megathread. I'll run it if its allowed. :O

1 isn't enough, you'll have a "haters megathread v2" after a couple of days.

[Mitobunny]

I quit WoW, this is the reason for everybody that posts about it: I don't like it anymore.

Seriously, regardless of the reason, there are people that still like it (or like it more). I quit because I like playing single player rpgs or moddable games, others have more specific reasons. Ultimately, the game is no longer your main concern and it does not mean WoW is inherently bad, it just means your tastes have changed.

So as a veteran quitter, I agree that "I quit" posts should be banned. I think that "These things bug me about WoW" posts should exists though as feedback is always a good thing, even if it's just to let players communicate their feelings between each other.

Edit: Just wanted to include this actually since it relates to a lot of quitters: I stick around on the forums because I still want to see the game succeed and such, I'm just not interested in playing anymore. I like the lore and the world so I like to keep up with people, and overall the mmo had a large part of my teen life.

[Tziva]

Although I am sympathetic to how you feel, these threads can be interesting and constructive if they're framed the right way, and that kind of discussion is good to have on the forum. The ones that are just bitching or ranting get closed anyway like you're asking (for that reason, a megathread would probably be a bad idea because we would lose this ability and no one wants to read 935874 pages of people whining).

I feel it's better to judge them on a case-by-case basis which ones create the potential for constructive dialogue rather than just universally closing them all without question.

[Vargur]

We're not in Communist MMOC here, we can't all have positive opinions about WoW; unless MMOC has somehow been bought by Blizzard, otherwise it should remain impartial. Opinions vary.
I may as well make a petition thread about banning "wow is awzum" threads just because.

[Self Inflicted Wounds]

Easy solution: DON'T CLICK ON THOSE THREADS.

Let people discuss if they want. You aren't obligated to read them to get to the next post.

[Zoneseek]

Easy solution: DON'T CLICK ON THOSE THREADS.

Let people discuss if they want. You aren't obligated to read them to get to the next post.

Seriously...this is all I was thinking when I clicked THIS thread....lol. People just can't help themselves.

[Self Inflicted Wounds]

Seriously...this is all I was thinking when I clicked THIS thread....lol. People just can't help themselves.

I hate seeing those comments and replies on this site or reddit; OMG A RESPOST!, OMG THIS THREAD IS DUMB! OMG A SIMILAR TOPIC TO ONE I JUST READ!

[Jeleh]

The reason wow is dying is because of threads like this.

[Deleted]

If we had a megathread for it,every page would be filled with the exact same text.

[Vutar]

I've been told that if you cover your eyes, it makes something disappear. My five year old cousins theory may work for the problems with WoW too. I guess the OP wants to further research it.

[Mongoose19]

Many of those thread wind up getting closed anyway, and it's always the same formula: "What I don't like about WoW is why subs are declining", with little to no discussion of substance.

Can we ban you instead?