Topic: The Goodbye/Vacation Thread

I was about to say goodbye a few months ago (more on that below...).

I just read a personal goodbye thread that is locked. I don't agree with everything that Nintendo Life does. I know it's full of fluff and most of the times I don't read the comments sections because there are 300 comments where only 10% are worth my time but I'm happy that Nintendo Life and most sites are being inclusive nowadays because many people suffer and commit suicide or are murdered because they are "different". I would like to thank @Purgatorium @nessisonett and @antdickens in that regard for what they posted. I am white and handsome according to my society's stereotypes and I live in a free country so I say this because of my beliefs and because my childhood was not easy because of... family (divorced parents etc.) and that made me a more sensitive person although I don't look like that.

The only site (I don't read Kotaku) that I think takes things too far is Eurogamer because not only politics are everywhere but there are no good gaming content, the news are poorly written and only the Digital Foundry stuff is worth reading/watching. One thing I like about Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox is that the general tone is more positive. Eurogamer is kind of depressing even when reporting good news.

I have been on here for many years (this is my second profile). Although I don't believe in virtual friendship, I appreciate many people that are around here, some of them I'd like to know in real life. I have had depression for three months because of someone that broke my heart. This is the first time I say this "publicly". I'm slowly getting well but boy it's being so hard.

Oh, and Pure Xbox rules!

EDIT: After reading the last post and others, I think that the problem is that those people think that talking about something force them to be part of it which is ridiculous. It's just another part of the reality but it doesn't mean that you have to be a part of that. For instance, they read about gay men and they feel that that shouldn't be here because they are not gay. Or certain famous female writer that doesn't want to see a transsexual woman as woman because she feels that she is not like her. It's absurd. Let everyone be part of the world and just be yourself. You don't have the right to decide about the rest. I can read about different people and lifestyles and I don't necessarily feel part of everything. If everyone did the same, there would be respect and peace.

@BlueOcean Cheers and thank you for the shout out. I hope you feel better.

I kinda find it funny that people think removing comments is a new thing.

Anyhow. Let’s not derail this thread too.

@Silly_G It's a shame, really, because many of the best commenters are slowly leaving. You guys add a lot to the site, and for the past couple years have been making it a great place to "hang out." I foresee the inevitable, but hope something diverts it's course.

@Eel That's somewhat of a bait, Eel. Removal of comments that are just outright rude or mean is one thing, but there are many comments still floating around the site that are massively inappropriate that still remain. Someone called me a nazi for sharing ideas about being and non-being; which are largely a part of Japanese and Thai Buddhism. It's making people question the moderation.

@Purgatorium Yeah thanks, I visited a doctor and I'm getting better, wish you the best as well 😊.

No I mean, ever since the site started leaving notices that a comment was removed, people have somehow assumed that this some sort new draconian moderation effort.

The truth is that before, the comments would just disappear completely.

About that other thing say, I would suggest you report it. Bringing it to the forums will not help us moderate the site, it’ll just start and expand that discussion here.

@Eel I just checked back on it and it was removed since I reported it earlier today, so thanks for pointing that out. Of course, we all know that the comments would just disappear when moderated. Some people will think it's draconian, of course. You can't please everyone. I happen to like being able to see when something was moderated, I like that change. I think some people are noticing that comments that are direct dissention are being removed, even if they are cordial. I've seen comments that got removed that I was able to see before their removal and they left me scratching my head. Others, are direct trolling or directly insulting so I understand their removal. I think SOME of the comments that get removed are erroneously flagged for removal, as no system is perfect.

Oooooooo... so this is the legendary Goodbye Thread. I don't think I'd use this. Not like I've been around here, signed up that is, for very long anyway. I'm sure some people already hate me anyway lol. I'm the tell it like it is type, seasoned with fresh sarcasm. You either love us or hate us. LOL

@PoliticallyIncorrect So your not leaving right? Every one has an issue with somebody from time to time, I'm the kind of guy you get into a coral with but will get over it later, unless you were that mean or bad but thats not really the case with...well. anyone, there as one dude and thats it, everyone else I wont even hate, nor do I think I ever would.

Yes I like you.

@Eel Well I was one of the people that noticed before you updated it, and I still have the same opinion has before.

@PoliticallyIncorrect I would miss you!

Honestly, I think that Dezzy leaving has started a debate on whether the site is going downhill or not.

Personally, I think that the diversity articles are good, as long as they don't flood the website in the long run. Basically, keep the website mostly fun, but also don't stop talking about important issues like diversity issues or the recent Activision Blizzard article.

But personally, I think that it's kinda silly to just leave the site over a few articles that make genuinely good points. If you don't like those kind of articles, just don't read or comment on them, it's not that hard. I don't see why anyone would get so mad at these articles that they would just leave.

And it's not like the people who are leaving are against these articles or not. I don't know anyone on this website who's a racist or homophobic or sexist or anything, so why get so railed up on these articles?

@BlueOcean Good luck bud, hope you feel better soon, and take a break from the site if you want to.

@PoliticallyIncorrect I think that you're a great part of the community, and if you're leaving, that would suck.

@BloodNinja I understand your point of view, and also prefer the comments still having a trace to them instead of them disappearing.

@HotGoomba I agree with you that you can ignore these kind of articles (that is what I do to avoid the drama in the comments). However these kind of articles bring people that like drama and that affects the website as a whole. I have been here for about four years now and I feel the comments getting harsher everyday even on topics that have nothing to with social justice/politics

@Snatcher @BloodNinja @HotGoomba Nope, I'm not leaving. I just saw that the Dezzy thread was closed, and saw this in the popular forum choices. You guys are stuck with me for now lol. Thanks for the kind words.

@Balta666 I had some dude try to take me to task on the issue of physical Switch cartridges vs. the environment. Being an immense environmentalist myself, I slew him in a small debate. He was basically an armchair environmentalist. This can be viewed on the Ender Lillies review, if anyone wants a chuckle. Don't worry, I'd never push my beliefs onto anyone though.

@HotGoomba Thanks! I'm not necessarily leaving but I've been quiet for a while now and taking care of myself. I like reading some of the folk around here. Some are no longer posting, unfortunately. App, was he the one who changed his name and had a dog and loves rankings? Slowdive is a friendly person, too. I am terrible with names unless I know them in person but those two are nice people and left, apparently.

@Silly_G @BloodNinja for what it's worth I can relate. I try to avoid getting too involved with it because I struggle to articulate myself when it comes to heavy subjects, and it makes me uncomftorbal. The soapbox articles don't bother me, and in and of themselves are fine I think. It's what follows that gets to me. The toxicity of the comments and people just being unhappy. Pretty much if i see a post that has 300+ comments I try to avoid it. Anyway, just wanted to mention that because, while we may not have interacted much, I do enjoy reading both of your posts.

@BlueOcean Glad to hear you're doing better buddy. I thought it had been awhile since I saw your posts.

@Losermagnet Thank you, you are one of the posters that I appreciate 😊.

@Losermagnet Thank you! I see your posts too, and I appreciate what you write!

@IndoorHero Thanks man! I don't particularly enjoy destroying someone, but I find myself doing it often these days with the way everybody is pointing fingers and such, the new fad. I'll see you around bud. I hope you and your family are having a wonderful life. Peace!