MacRumors is quite a placid piece of the internet from my experiences. I've been a part of some forums that will tear your liver out, chew it up and give it back to you.
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Yeah, I'd have to say that there are a few whose every post seems as though their corn flakes were recently mistaken for urinals (user name starts with a 'W'), but for the most part I see people having more or less civil conversation.
In fact, sometimes the conversation is so civil I don't realize I'm on the internet.
In fact, sometimes the conversation is so civil I don't realize I'm on the internet.
Though the level of civility has slipped quite a bit here from what it was back, oh, around 6-7 years ago, this is still a relatively benign place for discussion. The moderators do a fairly good job still, but their task is undoubtedly tougher now with the vastly bigger audience for all things Apple nowadays.
I have to agree with original poster. I bought a Macbook Air for the first time 3 weeks ago and Google directed me to this forum for most of my questions. I do IT work for several doctors, I've worked for the USACE for almost 7 years (IT) and now I'm a software developer. I've rooted Android smart phones and love to dabble in Linux. That said, I ask a simple question and I get ridiculed as if I'm the stupidest guy on the earth, when in fact, the people posting have 0 clue or knowledge of what I'm talking about. This place is incredibly hostile because of stuck up uneducated "fanbois." You're supposed to like Apple just because... wanting to know more means you're an outcast. Yeah, although there is a ton of good information here and very few well informed posters, most are just rudely spitting out incorrect junk that they hear, degrading new members who ask valid questions. Thanks for the info I did get and I'm sure there are a lot of you who are better.
In a nutshell. If you come across postings that are rude or inappropriate, report them and let the MOD'S deal with it.
It's also pretty easy to ignore these juvenile offerings.
I've seen some pretty pathetic moderating on The Verge, I think MR does a much better job of it. As long as you steer clear of the iPhone and iPad sections (and PRSI) this site is quite tame.
They don't moderate at all on The Verge, but the people who participate in the threads and stories and much more friendly to one another than those on Engadget.
The problem is the various time scales...Not all mods can work 24/7 It leaves gaps, and I try to report spam and duplication in the early UK hours. Beinga Mod is setting yourself up as a target. I performed the duty on several sights for a number of years. WOuld I do it again?
Pro's: It seems I could cover the gaps quite well.
Cons: My contribution to the site would reduce dramatically.
Of course, it's via invitation, and I've had my run ins in the past which would probably exclude me.
In short, it's a tough job attempting to please all of the people all of the time. Diplomacy was the way I went about things, when I was performing the role.
See? I'm not the only one who likes it!ThanksNice Avatar
I just love being treated like an asterisk!
I find that MR will give what you put into it. If you only post a little bit, and in some of the more volatile threads, you're more likely to come away with a bad experience. If you're more involved answering questions and helping others, you're likely to see a more positive tone.
Some sub-forums have a different overall attitude than others. I tend to stay away from the iPhone/iPad/Community Discussion/PRSI forums, and focus on the Mac-related forums. By doing so, I see much less "drama" (other than a few vigorous debates about malware and a few other topics). No gathering of humans is going to be friction-free, whether in person or online, but MR Forums has been a great place in which to hang out, IMO.
As already stated, if someone crosses the line from unfriendly to insulting, report the post. The moderation team is good about judging fairly.
See? I'm not the only one who likes it!
I just love being treated like an asterisk!
I find that MR will give what you put into it. If you only post a little bit, and in some of the more volatile threads, you're more likely to come away with a bad experience. If you're more involved answering questions and helping others, you're likely to see a more positive tone.
Some sub-forums have a different overall attitude than others. I tend to stay away from the iPhone/iPad/Community Discussion/PRSI forums, and focus on the Mac-related forums. By doing so, I see much less "drama" (other than a few vigorous debates about malware and a few other topics). No gathering of humans is going to be friction-free, whether in person or online, but MR Forums has been a great place in which to hang out, IMO.
As already stated, if someone crosses the line from unfriendly to insulting, report the post. The moderation team is good about judging fairly.
With your large, and no doubt growing database of answers you should be able to cover pretty much all standard Mac related issues by now..
I too avoid iPhone / iPhone hacks (About which I know zip anyway) and PRSI sections. I spend most of my time in the Mac tech related forums, reading the MR articles etc. I get down voted all the time, but ignore it..Whats weird is people get down voted for helping someone to a successful conclusion... Such is forum life.
I pay no attention to the votes on posts. It's not a reliable indicator of anything. Too many vote down posts by a user they don't like, or vote down posts they disagree with. It's useless.I get down voted all the time, but ignore it..Whats weird is people get down voted for helping someone to a successful conclusion...
See? I'm not the only one who likes it!
I just love being treated like an asterisk!
I find that MR will give what you put into it. If you only post a little bit, and in some of the more volatile threads, you're more likely to come away with a bad experience. If you're more involved answering questions and helping others, you're likely to see a more positive tone.
Some sub-forums have a different overall attitude than others. I tend to stay away from the iPhone/iPad/Community Discussion/PRSI forums, and focus on the Mac-related forums. By doing so, I see much less "drama" (other than a few vigorous debates about malware and a few other topics). No gathering of humans is going to be friction-free, whether in person or online, but MR Forums has been a great place in which to hang out, IMO.
As already stated, if someone crosses the line from unfriendly to insulting, report the post. The moderation team is good about judging fairly.
I just treat people how I feel at the time, If I feel nice, I'm nice. If I feel sarcastic, I'm sarcastic. Being the Mr Nice guy isn't always good. I've tried being resonably nice, and funny (British funny). But that was met with a bunch of whinging people who don't get British humour! So now I just tell people the truth, regardless of if they might get upset or not.
I agree with the OP 100%. This is why I use the forum spy and have only a few Threads checked off in the preference pane. Yeah the iPhone and iPad threads are full of angry, immature people
There has always been a huge gulf between Microsoft fans and Apple fans. We now have a new lot. Android fans.
Converge the three by giving all of them an Apple product like the iPhone/iPad and put them in the same room ( MacRumors Forums ) and sparks WILL fly.
We have Windows ( aka Microsoft ) and now Android users arguing with Apple users. The WinTel group ( and Android group ) will fight to the death to defend the Microsoft/Android way of life as will Apple fans defend the Apple way of life.
It's like republicans vs. democrats or liberal vs. conservative or even straight vs. hippy.
It has always been this way and will remain this way.
All of these people in the same room creates this havoc. Nothing will change it so either get over it or go to greener pastures.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
Converge the three by giving all of them an Apple product like the iPhone/iPad and put them in the same room ( MacRumors Forums ) and sparks WILL fly.
We have Windows ( aka Microsoft ) and now Android users arguing with Apple users. The WinTel group ( and Android group ) will fight to the death to defend the Microsoft/Android way of life as will Apple fans defend the Apple way of life.
It's like republicans vs. democrats or liberal vs. conservative or even straight vs. hippy.
It has always been this way and will remain this way.
All of these people in the same room creates this havoc. Nothing will change it so either get over it or go to greener pastures.
That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
True, Publish and be damned!!! I don't check them much, just puzzles me why when someone says "Hey thanks it's fixed" the gremlins down vote....Some need to get out more often!!
Hear, hear.
A favorite sport is watching Leo Laporte on his MacBreak Weekly, Windows Weekly, and This Week in Google podcasts. Many are upset that he seems to favor one of those over the others, but I think he does a pretty darn good job walking the knife-edge. Between those three shows, you get a pretty darn good picture of the modern computer-world.
It was rather amusing over the past couple of years to watch the banter between Paul Thurrott and Leo about the size of MSFT and AAPL. First, Apple exceeded MS in their market cap, then their revenues, and finally their profits. I distinctly remember one point Paul said that AAPL would never exceed MS's profits.
I must lead a charmed life. I don't find MR generally "rough" at all, but it is worse than my real life..... and I'm not complaining!
Me either, but I voted you up because I noticed you were in down territory. I wish we had just "Like" votes... but that's all I ever use anyway... never ever voted someone's post down.
The solution is obvious.
Get the site to block Windows and Android OSes, Firefox, Chrome- in fact all non Apple software and known Republican voters.
I jest of course.
Get the site to block Windows and Android OSes, Firefox, Chrome- in fact all non Apple software and known Republican voters.
I jest of course.
I've noticed people from all walks of life on here. Ones that can afford the latest and greatest and ones that only have a few apple related products. I've noticed too that this forum is one of the busiest computer/tech related forums I've ever seen in terms of active members. Most of the other computer/tech forums I visit are a tight nit community and are pretty nice to each other for the most part.
People will be people, regardless of the location or time.
Who knows, maybe you're the one being the dick in their eyes?
I would love to see some ignore stats for people (myself included).
Who knows, maybe you're the one being the dick in their eyes?
I would love to see some ignore stats for people (myself included).
I have a total of 0 ignored, it tickles me to see people rage on the internet, rarely I may even do it. It's fun!
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