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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

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Exactly why embargo's do not work.

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That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

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Exactly why embargo's do not work.

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Here we go. I knew at least one thread today would go haring off into the yonder at some point.

 

That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

That was the point man, I was trying to (failed) derail this ego trip of a thread for fun sake.

If a people cannot see "extreme" views  then how can they learn to cope and face them?

It's actually the head in the sand mentality here. One that will not listen to alarms because "it's extreme" it's more along the lines of ignoring hurricane whisles because they are annoying.

What can actually be defined by extreme, old folks think mt.dew and snow boarding is extreme.

As a matter of fact if you are filtering any information you've already entered a bias state. "This information is not good to me so I ignore it", that is incredibly anti-social. It isn't like there is a physical filter in your brain blocking information, you've selected these synapses to not fire off. "I don't get it" so on.

All views can be truly seen as extreme by someone somewhere, and thus humans are the problem!

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

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Exactly why embargo's do not work.

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Here we go. I knew at least one thread today would go haring off into the yonder at some point.

 

That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

 

That was the point man, I was trying to (failed) derail this ego trip of a thread for fun sake.

 

If a people cannot see "extreme" views  then how can they learn to cope and face them?

It's actually the head in the sand mentality here. One that will not listen to alarms because "it's extreme" it's more along the lines of ignoring hurricane whisles because they are annoying.

 

What can actually be defined by extreme, old folks think mt.dew and snow boarding is extreme.

 

As a matter of fact if you are filtering any information you've already entered a bias state. "This information is not good to me so I ignore it", that is incredibly anti-social.

All views can be truly seen as extreme by someone somewhere, and thus humans are the problem!

I disigree with the above statement, extreme would be " RC cola, and Moon Pies " and why would you ride a sheet of Plywood in the winter ?

Don't forget the two steps required to Start an Argument On A Forum:

1.  Post an opinion.

2.  Wait.

But it gets pretty quiet, if you accept only agreeable positions; what's the point of visiting a message board at all?

Originally posted by eyelolled

So I've been playing a particular game for quite a while and enjoying it alot. This game has been getting alot of mention and alot of people dissing it, saying that it's a fail game, and they feel cheated from the developers. This predominately comes from a small number of people but these people seem to feel that this game doesn't deserve it's reveiws. There have been people that used to play but now feel the need to share their "time to quit" with the world, which is their right and I have no intention on saying they shouldn't post.

The thing is, that if I like this game, and these other people don't, then why should I concern myself with their opinion? When I first came to mmorpg.com, I wanted to get insight into other mmo's. I wanted to find out what games would be good for me, and what games wouldn't suit my interest. I wanted to be a part of a "community of my peers" so to speak.

However, finding that these people with drastic differences in opinion to my own, post things that are contrary to my own perspective. This taints the gainful knowledge that I may obtain for what games would suit my preferences. It behooves me to bypass their opinion and look to others that share the same preferences as my own.

So I find that if a person decides that the games I enjoy, are not enjoyable, than why would their perspective on future games match my preference?

I do feel disappointed at this conclusion, as I've felt that many of these people offer their opinions in a valid manner. However that does not change the fact that I don't want to miss out on games I may enjoy just because someone that has a different set of likes and dislikes posted negatively on it.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Note: This thread is about being selective on reveiws and impressions, NOT what game I like or dislike.

Haha, just getting one side of the story is ridiculous, how can you call yourself informed if all you do is listen to the one side that agrees with your stance? Of COURSE you are going to hear what you want to hear because you only want to read things that follow your train of thought. Not a very good way to go about seeing the whole picture...

Originally posted by eyelolled

So I've been playing a particular game for quite a while and enjoying it alot. This game has been getting alot of mention and alot of people dissing it, saying that it's a fail game, and they feel cheated from the developers. This predominately comes from a small number of people but these people seem to feel that this game doesn't deserve it's reveiws. There have been people that used to play but now feel the need to share their "time to quit" with the world, which is their right and I have no intention on saying they shouldn't post.

The thing is, that if I like this game, and these other people don't, then why should I concern myself with their opinion? When I first came to mmorpg.com, I wanted to get insight into other mmo's. I wanted to find out what games would be good for me, and what games wouldn't suit my interest. I wanted to be a part of a "community of my peers" so to speak.

However, finding that these people with drastic differences in opinion to my own, post things that are contrary to my own perspective. This taints the gainful knowledge that I may obtain for what games would suit my preferences. It behooves me to bypass their opinion and look to others that share the same preferences as my own.

So I find that if a person decides that the games I enjoy, are not enjoyable, than why would their perspective on future games match my preference?

I do feel disappointed at this conclusion, as I've felt that many of these people offer their opinions in a valid manner. However that does not change the fact that I don't want to miss out on games I may enjoy just because someone that has a different set of likes and dislikes posted negatively on it.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Note: This thread is about being selective on reveiws and impressions, NOT what game I like or dislike.

I don't think your reasoning is very sound. You said "However that does not change the fact that I don't want to miss out on games I may enjoy just because someone that has a different set of likes and dislikes posted negatively on it."

How would reading a negative opinion "miss out on games i may enjoy"? No one says you have to act on that negative opinion (i.e. not to play the game)?

Knowing an opinion different from yours has nothing to do with your own behavior. If you will miss out on a game just because you read a negative opinion, then may be you agree with it. If that is the case, it does you a favor and informs you that you may not like the game as much after all.

Either case, you win and lose nothing.

Originally posted by lizardbones

I make a conscious effort to see the viewpoints that don't mesh with mine. It's kind of like survival of the fittest.

The problem is that I don't automatically shut up when someone has decided my ideas are no longer worth listening to.

( although I would like to believe that few people encounter this problem with me, I do have a few not-entirely-live horses I persist in riding )

Originally posted by Elsabolts

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

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Exactly why embargo's do not work.

---

Here we go. I knew at least one thread today would go haring off into the yonder at some point.

 

That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

 

That was the point man, I was trying to (failed) derail this ego trip of a thread for fun sake.

 

If a people cannot see "extreme" views  then how can they learn to cope and face them?

It's actually the head in the sand mentality here. One that will not listen to alarms because "it's extreme" it's more along the lines of ignoring hurricane whisles because they are annoying.

 

What can actually be defined by extreme, old folks think mt.dew and snow boarding is extreme.

 

As a matter of fact if you are filtering any information you've already entered a bias state. "This information is not good to me so I ignore it", that is incredibly anti-social.

All views can be truly seen as extreme by someone somewhere, and thus humans are the problem!

I disigree with the above statement, extreme would be " RC cola, and Moon Pies " and why would you ride a sheet of Plywood in the winter ?

Holy crap that was awesome.

So what do you allt hink of moonpies? I haven't found a fresh one in like 20 years , I am absolutely sure the last one I ate was minted on my birthdate.

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by Elsabolts

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

---

 

 

Exactly why embargo's do not work.

---

Here we go. I knew at least one thread today would go haring off into the yonder at some point.

 

That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

 

That was the point man, I was trying to (failed) derail this ego trip of a thread for fun sake.

 

If a people cannot see "extreme" views  then how can they learn to cope and face them?

It's actually the head in the sand mentality here. One that will not listen to alarms because "it's extreme" it's more along the lines of ignoring hurricane whisles because they are annoying.

 

What can actually be defined by extreme, old folks think mt.dew and snow boarding is extreme.

 

As a matter of fact if you are filtering any information you've already entered a bias state. "This information is not good to me so I ignore it", that is incredibly anti-social.

All views can be truly seen as extreme by someone somewhere, and thus humans are the problem!

I disigree with the above statement, extreme would be " RC cola, and Moon Pies " and why would you ride a sheet of Plywood in the winter ?

Holy crap that was awesome.

 

So what do you allt hink of moonpies? I haven't found a fresh one in like 20 years , I am absolutely sure the last one I ate was minted on my birthdate.

wow that shit is cruel to animals.

I have never, ever, not tried a game because people on forums didn't like it. I have, however, tried games because people on forums did like it.

Guess I'm a glass half full kinda guy.

Way I see it, if others like something there's a chance I might as well. Always worth a try if it's a possibility.

Originally posted by MMOExposed

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by Elsabolts

Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by lizardbones

 

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Originally posted by Astropuyo

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Originally posted by dave6660 Isn't this how extremism breeds?  A group of like minded people shut themselves off from differing opinions and believe thier view is the only view.  Slowly the views become distorted and exaggerated with nobody around to temper or question them.

---

 

 

Exactly why embargo's do not work.

---

Here we go. I knew at least one thread today would go haring off into the yonder at some point.

 

That type of thing happens anyway, whether embargoes exist or not. It's part of what our brains do, filtering out content we don't need (like).

Extreme points of view aren't caused by filtered information, filtered information happens because of extreme points of view.

 

That was the point man, I was trying to (failed) derail this ego trip of a thread for fun sake.

 

If a people cannot see "extreme" views  then how can they learn to cope and face them?

It's actually the head in the sand mentality here. One that will not listen to alarms because "it's extreme" it's more along the lines of ignoring hurricane whisles because they are annoying.

 

What can actually be defined by extreme, old folks think mt.dew and snow boarding is extreme.

 

As a matter of fact if you are filtering any information you've already entered a bias state. "This information is not good to me so I ignore it", that is incredibly anti-social.

All views can be truly seen as extreme by someone somewhere, and thus humans are the problem!

I disigree with the above statement, extreme would be " RC cola, and Moon Pies " and why would you ride a sheet of Plywood in the winter ?

Holy crap that was awesome.

 

So what do you allt hink of moonpies? I haven't found a fresh one in like 20 years , I am absolutely sure the last one I ate was minted on my birthdate.

wow that shit is cruel to animals.

Whatever we sent monkey's into space with no return chances, exploded animals in sub orbit and you are saying that dressing a dog up in the enterprise is cruel?

Nay sir. Nay.

Cruel is smashing your dogs scull in day and out, this is just mildly amusing and the dog paying it's dues IE eating and living for free. It's his job. Now correct me if I am wrong but nowhere is this dog looking as though it's suffering.

It's stupid to animals, not cruelty.

I don't know what is the point to coming to open  forums if one can not handle opposing opinions. Why not jist stick to fan sites?

Originally posted by RefMinor
I hope the OP can't read this.

rofl

Originally posted by RefMinor
I hope the OP can't read this.

I can, but have filtered it out as useless and irrelevant.  I teez I teez!!  And since the OP doesn't have me blocked he now has to read your post too. o.o

Originally posted by eyelolled

So I've been playing a particular game for quite a while and enjoying it alot. This game has been getting alot of mention and alot of people dissing it, saying that it's a fail game, and they feel cheated from the developers. This predominately comes from a small number of people but these people seem to feel that this game doesn't deserve it's reveiws. There have been people that used to play but now feel the need to share their "time to quit" with the world, which is their right and I have no intention on saying they shouldn't post.

The thing is, that if I like this game, and these other people don't, then why should I concern myself with their opinion? When I first came to mmorpg.com, I wanted to get insight into other mmo's. I wanted to find out what games would be good for me, and what games wouldn't suit my interest. I wanted to be a part of a "community of my peers" so to speak.

However, finding that these people with drastic differences in opinion to my own, post things that are contrary to my own perspective. This taints the gainful knowledge that I may obtain for what games would suit my preferences. It behooves me to bypass their opinion and look to others that share the same preferences as my own.

So I find that if a person decides that the games I enjoy, are not enjoyable, than why would their perspective on future games match my preference?

I do feel disappointed at this conclusion, as I've felt that many of these people offer their opinions in a valid manner. However that does not change the fact that I don't want to miss out on games I may enjoy just because someone that has a different set of likes and dislikes posted negatively on it.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Note: This thread is about being selective on reveiws and impressions, NOT what game I like or dislike.