With the release of Dawntrail, I think it's putting it mildly to say that some arguments have broken out in the community. While it's tempting to engage with them and attempt to convince others of your view, there are times where other players are simply not open to discussion. They may even say very hateful things to you or other people.
Unfortunately, the more we engage with these hateful discussions, the more they'll be bumped to the front of the forum and remain active. I think it would greatly help the forum if we would make an effort to disengage from arguments when we know the other person isn't speaking in good faith.
I've started using the ignore feature on bad actors, and it works great to hide the vitriol. You can access this feature by viewing another user's profile on the full site. I recommend doing this anytime you encounter a user who is lying, making personal attacks, discriminating against others, etc.
Taking steps to ensure a healthy experience on a forum is very important. When unreasonable negativity is rampant, the best choice is often to get rid of it.
I know some cheeky people might say "okay Pico, I'll ignore you", but that's okay! The end goal is just to have less interactions with toxic people, so I'll gladly distance myself from you.
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Unfortunately, the more we engage with these hateful discussions, the more they'll be bumped to the front of the forum and remain active. I think it would greatly help the forum if we would make an effort to disengage from arguments when we know the other person isn't speaking in good faith.
I've started using the ignore feature on bad actors, and it works great to hide the vitriol. You can access this feature by viewing another user's profile on the full site. I recommend doing this anytime you encounter a user who is lying, making personal attacks, discriminating against others, etc.
Taking steps to ensure a healthy experience on a forum is very important. When unreasonable negativity is rampant, the best choice is often to get rid of it.
I know some cheeky people might say "okay Pico, I'll ignore you", but that's okay! The end goal is just to have less interactions with toxic people, so I'll gladly distance myself from you.
Continue reading...