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puts on his nostalgic hat and rose colored glasses and inserts request
If you plan to roast me, at least read what it written first and ask clarifying questions. I don't mind the challenge.
First, let me acknowledge the idea that not every player starts or joins a combative conversation either here or in game. Some simply lurk as they do not want to paint a target on their back. Others, like myself, are not afraid of a little solid debate and passionate disagreement. These are a part of life, and are important aspects to healthy debate about games and their players. I feel as though personal opinion can still lead to productive conversation, even if it takes the occasional bump in the road because of (insert latin terms here), or simply the anonymity of the world wide web. None of us are the same, and will therefore have varying opinions about the game and each other.
So that begs the questions '
When will we go back to allowing other people to have an opinion? And when we do, will we use the rules for arguing like a gentleman?'. I mean, it is not a difficult concept. For those who have never heard of this prospect, you can read all about it here:
The Lost Art of Civilized Discourse. Now, let me be clear, in the past I have been accused of trolling when simply telling the truth as I knew it, but I have also intentionally trolled just to be a dick. I feel like anyone with a single infraction on their account can say the same. However, when it comes to WoW, why are some posters vehemently defensive?
In almost every idea post here, or in the game itself, the author will either use, or have used against them a
logical fallacy during the discourse of the conversation. Make no mistake, there are some horrible ideas presented in EVERY forum and in every game, just as there have been for the entire 18 years of WoW. There have also been some incredible posts, and I am not speaking personally of my own. I, like anyone else here who has posted an idea has made a few people cheer while simultaneously boiling the blood of others. I've been combative, dismissive, and patronizing. But, after 18 months away, I've come back with fresh eyes and see the people who love to fight, others who love to troll, and then those who only argue just to win every fight they are in.
My question to you: If you could create a post about ONE THING that means the most to you, what would it be about? Alternatively, if someone responds to your post here, are they doing it without Ad Hominem or any other logical fallacies? Did they take the time to ask clarifying questions to better understand your post?