You think this is bad? Go to Engadget or even The Verge sometimes to see brutality.
You think this is bad? Go to Engadget or even The Verge sometimes to see brutality.
If you really want to give up on humanity, then spend a couple of minutes reading youtube comments.
...is great.This Forum
Yes.Are you new to the internet?
You think this is bad? Go to Engadget or even The Verge sometimes to see brutality.
I agree with most of the posters who have pointed out that MR is one of the more decent, better moderated, interesting fora on the internet. It is - some of the others are, frankly, dreadful.
However, to my mind, the OP has made a very good point; despite the 'welcome to the real [online] world' tone of some of the responses made here in reply to the OP, there is nothing wrong and much that is right with asking why a civil and courteous tone cannot be sought - and maintained - when availing of online communication, and social media.
You think this is bad? Go to Engadget or even The Verge sometimes to see brutality.
Why do people rage so much on this forum? Can't we all be polite?
Agreed. I think a big part of it all, is the 'anonymity' factor, that makes us feel free to vent our anger at 'over the top' levels, at real or perceived wrongs. Most people get some sort of satisfaction from being able to call someone an idiot (or worse), without fear of consequences. Insecurity perhaps?
I have a suggestion that might demonstrate what a thread CAN be. Go to Community > Espresso Enthusiasts.
Don't read for the content, but rather for the attitude and ambiance. (Unless you happen to be a demented coffee freak...then read for content!)
Lots of information, great conversation, very supportive of each other, no nastiness or anger...albeit there is a bit of friendly, good natured teasing.
Caveat: Totally ignore the posts by Shrink. He's a pedantic, long-winded, boring, know-it-all jerk. Just read some of the other posters...terrific folks.
I actually had several abortive attempts to engage with this forum**, because my initial posts were treated with an unnecessary degree of hostility and childish trolling.
However, I've persevered, and it's not too bad. I tend to stay out of the entirely subjective discussions. (When will Apple release X?; which Y is the best? etc)
I've been a regular at the macosxhints forum for many years, which I find very civilized, and an excellent source of information. Though this place is much livelier.
The site attracts over 72.9 million worldwide page views per month, 9 million of which are unique. The MacRumors Forums have a large and active membership base with over 796,000 members and 16.3 million posts and growing.
**Hmm, I'm sure I joined before Jun 2012. Unless I used another account.
Why do people rage so much on this forum? Can't we all be polite?
iAgree 100 %.Caveat: Totally ignore the posts by Shrink. He's a pedantic, long-winded, boring, know-it-all jerk. Just read some of the other posters...terrific folks.
iAgree 100 %.
;-)