I agree, "breaking" is bad, but what is worse in thread titles is when the word "today", "tomorrow", "this week", etc is in the title.
Resetera Pet Peeves
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The only thing they really gets me is all the moral grandstanding when you haven't even read the actual content. I know tons of people just react to the title but save me the righteous indignation when you in reality haven't made any effort.
People who think this response is funny each time someone complains about Yikes.
Even ironically it's bad.
I have been in three "Era" discords and left two because of how toxic they were. The third is the only one I'm still in but it's become more of an OT discord imo than the topic it was formed around. :( I like the concept of the discords but yeah it's hard to stay there when there's no rules or anything. (And yeah, I realize the ERA mods can't really do anything about it but on paper these ideas sound great. In practice though...)
Definitely spoiler culture. What some folks consider spoilers or a statute of limitations is ridiculous. It's reaching a point well have to spoiler any discussion besides the word "the"
It'll be a blessing when the new star wars releases, hopefully it makes everyone happy so it ends lol.
Oh yeah this is a big one for me. Extends to favorite character/scene/whatever and they just post a picture.
That and I hate how "Don't @ me" has taken off. I know people use it to really hammer it in how unwavered their opinion is like saying "Nuff said" or /thread. But it comes across off as terribly obnoxious to me.
I was actually going to say the opposite and basically call out the party poopers. I mean most of it is just baffling.
"Looks great!"
"Combat looks great!"
"I can't wait"
"Meh... Looks like crap"
I can understand adding a dissenting opinion like "Textures look really rough, and I'm noticing some frame dips. Not impressed." But I mean the guy who has to be a total Scrooge in the thread, that's a pet peeve.
That and the people who don't like THING and has to make it known in all threads related to THING.
There's a portion of the members here that will pile on you like some rich capitalist evil swine if you spend even a tiny bit of money on something not necessary for life. There are members here from all places on the wealth spectrum. But those with means really have to be careful.
- People putting periods at the end of goddamn thread titles. It's a title. Not your damn post.
- As others mentioned, we don't need a "we need to talk about..." no
- Bringing ones avatar into the discussion as if it matters
- Constant negativity on a lot things where there's some normal positivity
- drive-by posts which tie into the previous pet peeve
- Not transparent enough reasons to lock a thread by staff. I don't think it hurts to be specific and explain your judgement, this is no different from that Modbot.
- As others mentioned, we don't need a "we need to talk about..." no
- Bringing ones avatar into the discussion as if it matters
- Constant negativity on a lot things where there's some normal positivity
- drive-by posts which tie into the previous pet peeve
- Not transparent enough reasons to lock a thread by staff. I don't think it hurts to be specific and explain your judgement, this is no different from that Modbot.
Also the way people assume there's a forum consensus about certain things and don't debate them in good faith. The amount of people who seem to assume their dislike of TLJ or whatever is just common accepted fact is mind boggling.
Oh yeah, total pet peeve as in mildly irritating, but people sporting other user's avatars. I look at posts like this and think, "You're not BGBW !"
I've been that person because sometimes is clear that its a rich person humblebrag. I mean if you have money to show off your nice things, a bit of heat on the internet can easily be brushed off with said nice things.
I'm just thinking back to Nintendo E3 thread. Everyone jumped on a guy who tweeted to lower their expectations.
They were hyping up the Ubisoft show expecting a ton of new stuff. That didn't happen, then it was just simple stuff like, okay, I'm not expecting too much outside of Smash.
If that ruffles you, I don't know what you want. And I'm not even exaggerating to make my point.
My biggest pet pet with this is that back seat modding occurs then the person being back seat modded against gets banned for an unpopular non hateful non bigoted opinion
Yeah I don't think I've ever seen this and thought "Yeah this was the right decision"
Thread titles that are "[MOVIE/GAME/BOOK/ETC] is out next [DAY OF THE WEEK]". I.E. "Super Mario is out Next Tuesday"
That's fine when the thread is new but if the thread lasts for a few weeks it's super confusing. Just give us a specific date: "Super Mario is out May 9th" or somesuch.
Also back-to-back posts not merging can be annoying, but that may not be supported in the forum software ERA is using.
That's fine when the thread is new but if the thread lasts for a few weeks it's super confusing. Just give us a specific date: "Super Mario is out May 9th" or somesuch.
Also back-to-back posts not merging can be annoying, but that may not be supported in the forum software ERA is using.
Lately, its been getting the constant disconnect errors on Chrome for iOS. The site will crash every 5 mins when i'm browsing on mobile and it's so grating.
Also, I hate when people post threads back-to-back that is basically just them going to a new site and posting a snippet with a link.
Also, I hate when people post threads back-to-back that is basically just them going to a new site and posting a snippet with a link.
Your past comments and Twitter history matter only matter if resetera likes you or not.
Also these threads are just not very well disguised complaint threads.
Also these threads are just not very well disguised complaint threads.
So it's ok to praise a game without explaining why it looks good to you, but you can't criticise without a detailed explanation? Hypocritical, no?
Mindless hype posts never get pulled up, but say you're not feeling a game and somebody will always chide you for trying be a downer. They are two sides of the same coin.
"this will sell like hot cakes"
People who talk as if they are industry insiders but are probably just undergrads in college
Spoiler culture
People who talk as if they are industry insiders but are probably just undergrads in college
Spoiler culture
I always wanted to be avatar quote'd. Maybe not like this.
This one can be annoying. "Hey this guy has a Mario avatar, so clearly his opinions on Nintendo are skewed."
* Slow clap *
I'd be fine with them if the OPs were more honest. "Validate my interest in this game by being excited with me so I can feel more excited because I'm not".
That's the problem. Everyone thinks it's clear but it's not always so black and white. Could be like the person I replied to. Just proud of the work he did on his house. I'm sure to someone he's rich. Still no excuse to give them shit.
Actually no, and people bring this up as a terrible attempt as a gotcha. It's not equal at all.
People having a good time > People complaining
Oh no, I'd say that's a totally different thing, you're right.
Exactly. Literally the most annoying and unnecessary shade when it feels like the person only brings it up because they can't handle a normal discussion and just want to mentally right you off and feel better inside.
When a thread starts with "(Insert celebrity) accused of (insert crime)" and the first wave of comments are variations of:
I always knew they were a piece of shit
Fuck them
They've always been horrible
It's like people don't understand what "accused of" means and just want to tear a celebrity to shreds.
I always knew they were a piece of shit
Fuck them
They've always been horrible
It's like people don't understand what "accused of" means and just want to tear a celebrity to shreds.
I was speaking in general, idk anything about the thread you're talking. And yes, sometimes its super clear. I stay out of those places after being "that person" who you don't like but I understand the feeling you rail against and I can't gel with the idea that people with money have to "watch themselves" on Era. Most people fawn over expensive setups and toys here.
Another pet peeve which is a broad online thing
People who say "isn't he/she the one who..." and provides unprovable or wrong info
People who say "isn't he/she the one who..." and provides unprovable or wrong info
Yeah ... If you make 100K on Era, it's pretty much don't ever complain about anything, don't show anything you have because phew ... that'll always set people off.
Since when were reveal threads or preview threads exclusively for people who want to "have a good time". Posts like "hype" and "day one" are pointless spam. Why shouldn't someone be entitled to watch a preview and post their honest opinion if they aren't impressed?
Its silly that people can't handle someone not liking something they like. Who cares?
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