Larpers on the rise.

[Bacon Eater64x]

im sorry, i've just seen words change meaning in real time so much before.

Okay thanks but seriously how do i change the title?

 

[Shihainin]

 

[Burzuru Burzuru]

Okay thanks but seriously how do i change the title?

i don't believe you can.

 

[Metroid_Hybrid]

"May your hobby become mainstream" is a subtly evil curse that's analogous to the classic "may you live in interesting times"..

The current era is proof-positive that Gatekeeping absolutely can be a good thing, and should be exercised in order to, well, exorcise the more recent polluting subversives out..

Traditional elements of a hobby (etc.) can, and should, be maintained– and without apology. Sure, "the only constant in the universe, is change." But unlimited growth & change just for the sake of unlimited growth & change is, by definition, CANCER... and cancer left unchecked always results in the eventual death of the host organism. But any & all aggressive cancer treatments are also extremely unpleasant (to put it mildly), but necessary. The analogous "chemotherapy" that is necessary will also invariably "kill off" some positive elements as well during the course of "treatment," but the consequences of allowing this "cancer" to freely metastasize further will eventually be far worse..

 

[silada]

I wasn't talking about you, nor did I threaten you. Though if you choose to follow those fools, then that is on you. They could not give a fuck about you. Only their wants and desires. All they care about is "engagement", your attention and your fears/prejudice for dat easy money. They don't even give a fuck about each other, and will eventually betray/backstab each other at the drop of a hat or when its convenient. It's happened many times before. It's all that awaits those only united by hate and propaganda. Have fun with that. Let met know how they make life better for you by bringing misery onto those who've done nothing wrong, other than existing and for being born different.

Good! Glad we cleared that out. People like me usually thrive on active communication, even when others suggest its antithesis. Regarding the advice, thanks but I prefer it my way.
I reserve the right to choose my company, parasocial circles, interests, hobbies, etc. Which some would suggest is bad. What is bad is bad and what is good is good, that is as long as I can still decide it for myself.

I prefer to remain friendly and avoid losing the right to navigate the forum and interact with others, but I wouldn't trade that for mutual respect. We don't have to agree with each other, but I believe some sort of respect must exist. If you or anyone disagrees on this maxim, please lets make it clear right here. I love honesty, refer to my inbox for insults(ps.: do not send viruses).

 

[BrawlMan]

I prefer to remain friendly and avoid losing the right to navigate the forum and interact with others, but I wouldn't trade that for mutual respect.

Not referring to you, but I don't respect assholes who abuse their power and hide behind fascism and are thin skinned/flippant on their actual 'beliefs' or don't believe in a damn thing, but the grift. Once again, you keep your company however you wish. I don't cozy up to shallow, know nothing, racist and sexist butt fucks. All of those people you mentioned are on my "go to hell and go fuck yourselves list". I can think for myself and don't need them to make my own decisions nor gaming decisions especially.

Also, I am black and all for equality. They're are all the complete opposite of what I believe and fight for, and they could not give a fuck about actual gaming, nor the positives they bring. Nor do they care about the different walks of life who make games. Any game that is Asian/Japanese/Chinese/Korean they will use as a stepping stone, and then ditch when they no longer need it, or forget about within a week or two. They only care about the all mighty dollar for themselves. Again, you choose that poison. So don't blame me, nor anyone, but yourself. That is all you get from me.

 

[RageBurner]

Okay thanks but seriously how do i change the title?

What do you want me to change it to?

 

[extermist]

I think we all have heard of this meme making the rounds. People who pretend to be fans of a franchise but don't interact with it in the most basic ways. This phenomenon is prominent in the gaming sphere because people would rather watch playthroughs of games than playing it, and im not speaking about E-Sports or Speedruns as in watching other more experienced people a game in a way you don't play it, i mean watching someone else play the game yet you don't do it.

Thoughts?

There will always be people like those.
Just focus on the hobby and not the people orbiting the hobby.
They'll go away eventually.

"Larpers could be here" he thought, "I HATE larpers"

I will forever recognize that image.

 

[silada]

Not referring to you, but I don't respect assholes who abuse their power and hide behind fascism and are thin skinned/flippant on their actual 'beliefs' or don't believe in a damn thing, but the grift. Once again, you keep your company however you wish. I don't cozy up to shallow, know nothing, racist and sexist butt fucks. All of those people you mentioned are on my "go to hell and go fuck yourselves list". I can think for myself and don't need them to make my own decisions nor gaming decisions especially.

Also, I am black and all for equality. They're are all the complete opposite of what I believe and fight for, and they could not give a fuck about actual gaming, nor the positives they bring. Nor do they care about the different walks of life who make games. Any game that is Asian/Japanese/Chinese/Korean they will use as a stepping stone, and then ditch when they no longer need it, or forget about within a week or two. They only care about the all mighty dollar for themselves. Again, you choose that poison. So don't blame me, nor anyone, but yourself. That is all you get from me.

You are entitled to your opinions, but this is not even of my concern, whether you black or pink. I don't see race, only avatars and text, the subjectivity it may carry, the respect it deserves and earns on top of that. That is the best I can do. But I will not pretend I don't see the veiled irony, passive-aggressive girl club hostility. Feel free to meme, insult, but tell it to my face, I guarantee you mods will get no complaint from me and if criticism is earned I'll gladly own it.

I welcome full-blown hostility, like using sexist butt-fucks, I could go to town over that term, but why would I!? I prefer to give another chance, it is in my nature, propensity to backfire included. I will un-watch this thread. The best I can hope is that this exchange and my reluctance into kneel don't develop into a dedicated Shīkuretto kurabu dedicated to my online persona, but it might be too late for that. Have a good weekend mate, all the best for you.