Are the Technodrome Forums getting worse as a whole?
 

The reason that I created this thread is because I want everyone to discuss their thoughts and share their opinions. I want to analyze it, and try to make the forums a better place for everyone. If I annoyed or caused drama for anyone, I sincerely apologize. I realized my mistake, and I will try not to do it again.

Thank you.

I feel that the forums,as a whole, are getting worse. There are so many reasons why I think the forums are going downhill, and aren't making a comeback.

- There are more biased threads.
- Nearly everyone is fighting over who is right.
- There is an increase of trolling/flaming.
- The comments in the thread are not about the topic at hand.
- The comments are getting more cruel and overboard over time.


These are the reasons on why I think the forums are getting worse. I am worried it will get to the point that the forums will jump the shark.


Discuss below.

So in other words, it's just like every other internet forum?

I think a lot of people here are way to harsh and are jerks. There are a lot of stupid people on here. Not gonna name any, but you can guess who.

same as rangerbroad and other bad form i don't like mean people. here i
just scare of people make me not want post anymore. i am only very sweet
nice and good person.

If there is a problem, it is not with the forums, but with the world. You will find people getting caught up in their egos everywhere, be it online or in reality. None of the behaviors you take issue with are exclusive or new to these boards whatsoever. You'll see these same things on Facebook, IGN, Youtube, etc, but unlike some of those sites, I don't find those negatives to be a standout quality on the drome. We are like-minded in our love for the TMNT, & I think that gives a togetherness, however far below the surface that may be, greater than other groups of people who comment on news articles & the like. There is plenty of level-headed discussion here. More good than bad, by large. There are those who don't wish to budge from their stances, sure, but that's not for a lack of trying on part of those who share a different point of view.

At any rate, my vote is "no".

There is, if anything, an increase in sensitivity. But even so, things here are fine considering there is virtually no mod presence. I've been here for 6 years, this is pretty much as mellow a time as ever, barring a select few who can't see eye to eye re: Bayturtles, but that's nothing new, either.

With all due respect, PK, your threads often stir the pot with their socio-political flavoring, connecting a kids cartoon to gender inequality, fat-shaming, etc. If you were treated in a way that you felt was harsh in return, it's likely due to a perception that you are instigating drama.

There will always be trolls & off-topic posts, unfortunately, but on the other hand, they can be entertaining at times. The amount of trolling & veering off now is the same as it always has been, which is to say, not excessive.

Close the polls, PK, 'cause Powder said everything already. People suck, even fellow TMNT fans.

The increase in toxic behaviour could correlate with an increase in awareness and exposure to more people. Then you have to look at what ideologies the moderators and posters harbour. From my own experience I have seen a bit of racism, conservatives views, and sexism; some of these are disputed but some are left alone to fester. Encouraging a kind, open-minded environment usually override bigotry.

Have you ever wondered why Reddit is so toxic? because it harbours hate groups. The people who belong to those hate groups usually seep over to other reddit threads thus making a more toxic community. Some argue that it is their right to freedom of speech...but freedom of speech does not exempt you from responsibility.

Proper education void of bias beliefs tend to encourage open-mindedness as well. If you want a tolerant community just act more tolerant 'and provide well-informed opinions on tolerance.

Nah, people are assholes. If you think this place is bad, try going anywhere else on the internet.

I don't know if the 'Drome is any worse than any other forum at present. Not being an active member of any others, I have nothing to compare it to. Multiple other members say that it's more civil than anything else out there, though, and I'm inclined to believe them.

The previous two forums I was a member of (one from between the ages of 13 and 15, and one from, eh, maybe 16-17) were super civil, super tame places. With very little exception, members were always civil to each other, there were no (and I mean NO) major arguments, and lots of healthy debate and idea sharing. The interesting thing was that the first was predominantly frequented by people between the ages of 13 and 18- Not the most civil and mature of ages for most people, but again, everyone was great. The second had a few middle-age members, and most of the people there were between 16 and 20. Again, super civil people. Therefore, in my experience, this place is pretty brutal, but it's fully possible that the internet has changed in all that time. In fact, I'm sure of it, judging from what I've seen on social media. And once you adjust, it's really not too bad.

Hey Purple Kraken, spend a day on /pol/ and then say how this place is so bad. :lol::)

The only good thing about this poll, is that the results from top to bottom currently read "420" as I type this. Otherwise it sucks.

This forum is nowhere near as bad as any of the other forums I visit. You almost never see huge arguments or flamewars here, most of the time its just people joking around.

Also disagreeing with someones opinion =/= flamewar. People disagree with each other on forums all the time because that's the point. Everyone has a different opinion on either TMNT or other stuff discussed. A disagreement is not the same thing as an argument. Learn the difference.

Either the kid's learnin', or he's just Copy/Pasting my old posts from like last year. :lol:

HEY. I will give someone a dollar to start an "Are Purple Kraken's Threads Getting Worse On The Whole?" poll. :lol:

I will do this.
:l

I have been a regular of these forums for nearly 15 years and...no.

I will give a dollar to anyone who is NOT you, to undertake this task.

You've done enough already, thanks. :lol:

Dang. I need money. Wait...what have I "done" exactly?:tconfuse:

Again, no place is perfect and every forum has its trolls and idiots with their flamming. Hell, just go to the Bay Turtles section and see it for yourself :lol:

But as a whole, this forum is probably one of the most civil places I've been on the internet. This isn't an exaggeration. You see, first of all, this forum is fairly small compared to many other communities out there, so there's a better selection and it's easier for mods to monitor arguments and lock threads quickly. And second, the two guys running this place really care about it and made it to be a place where everyone that's meant to be fun but also with rules. And in how many forums do you even know who the admin(s) is/are?

Seriously, go to the youtube comment section or the comment section of any big news media website and see it for yourself. The Drome is a different class of people as a whole.

only i know Futurama Fan Forum some people to nice to me not like here. i miss any member when that forum shut down like year ago. i just want make
good nice friend understanding i am deaf. i know from my teacher say about
school deaf and blind dumb. i never ask before it ok for let deaf people on any
form online?

No.


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Hahaha X3 this thread.

Nope. Like some people have said, there's FAR worse forums than this place. There will always be morons and people who need to stfu EVERYWHERE... I don't really know where I'm going with this... :tanime: but yeah my answer is 'no'.

No, I don't think it's getting worse. There's bound to be disagreements, but that's par for any forum that you sign up for. The way I see it, if you don't like what's going on, you can always just leave. Seems to me that you're trying to stir up drama as you always do with your threads. And you know what? It's not going to work. Get over it. No one is forcing you to stay here. You have the option of just leaving if that's what you want to do.

There are certainly some very disagreeable people on these forums, but no, it's nowhere near as bad as other forums.

I voted that I don't think it's getting worse, but that's only because the vocal minority remain the same as they ever were. In truth overall I think this place is more accepting now than it was when I first logged on.

As with all things, your mileage may vary.

Brilliant idea. Now give me a dollar or buy me a coffee, old chap. :tcool:

This thread got me thinking about special snowflakes - but nobody here can ever beat the special-est snowflake of all: the platypus.

http://i.imgur.com/1eWrmnQ.jpg?1

Bow before its shiny uniqueness.

These types of threads always pop up like clock work.

These forums have been around since what...1999/2000? Entirely different people posted here 15 years ago and entirely different people will post here 15 years from now.

Aside from some veterans who stick around for years, forums are an ever revolving door of users. Some people stay here for 2 years then mysteriously vanish, others stay for 5 years and call it quits. Very few people stay here for 10+ years and such.

I don't see why this matters. Seeing you register date you obviously weren't here back in the early 2000's and most people from back then are gone now. Hell even most people from 2005-2010 aren't here anymore either.

I think it's about the same, there are some moments it gets weird, but it's best to try and ignore them.

To be honest, I'm mostly here for the art.:tgrin:

I voted for "No". This one seems okay/tame, though I don't go to forums a lot and even less comment on them.
It's so hard for me to change a user title like in here when you are required to post a lot.:(

Kinda like what Peanut said. He's been here 15 years, I've been here 11. It's gonna have ups and downs, just like life. So... Nah, it's fine.

What... Is... Is that even possible?

Didn't they already since it was originally started as a Forum for the OT. It has become so much more than that. And since I've been here for 10 years it hasn't gotten worse, but I have noticed an influx of more sensitive people. I'd like to think I have pretty thick skin, but then again I don't wear my heart on a sleeve.

Absolutely
 

i've been saying this for quite some time, but until the betterment of the site is put above personal friendships nothing will change.

There needs to be professionalism here.

Professionals remember to capitalize both "i've" and the first letter of the first word of a sentence. But other than that, beautifully written!

Grammar Gestapo, out!

Wait wait wait...Professionalism?
Which one of you chuckleheads is actually getting paid by participating on this forum?

Well, I put "Active TMNT Fan Forum Member" on my resume, so yeah, professionalism.

Fvck yeah! Dammit, there it went. So much for professionalism.

Yeah, I had no idea we were employees here. Where's my paycheck?

We should go on strike until we all get raises.

And dental. I need a dental plan so my kid can have braces!!! :flaming:

Yes, yes, exactly!

There are no rules
 

You can literally do anything you want here.

there are only 2 ways to get any sort of repercussion at all.

1. Have someone up top not like you.
2. Say something truly truly despicable that can't be ignored.