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Scronan · 01-31-2002, 07:26 PM

IW definately has a very unique atmosphere, to my mind. I personally think that there are some of the older members of the board who take offence to some of the newer ones presence occasionally. What I mostly mean is that people who have been here a while get to know what they can say and what they can't. I have lost count of the amount of times where I have had second thoughts about posting my opinion, and I know others (from all over the spectrum) have done so to. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but I think it explains your idea Scronan. The people who have been here for ages tend to dictate what is acceptable. I have no major problem with that as it keeps the board calm, but it is interesting to note. And I will also say that this is not attacking any people, I do not consider this a bad thing. Just worthy of note, that is all.

Hi Barry,

Well, I understand what you have said and that makes sense as to what I've mostly seen here, but I have seen some senior members act up and it totally surprised me that what they did was tolerated.

Being very honest here, I can play the devil's advocate and say that yes a new person may act up if they don't know the rules, but conversely they may be on the extra polite side since they are trying to fit in.

And the other side of the coin is, a more senior member may tend to act out of character and this may be tolerated since they are well known and respected on the board.

So I think the moral is, new folks and old folks alike, we all need to remind ourselves to keep things in check now and then. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Best

Scronan

01-31-2002, 07:26 PM	#59
Scronan Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 315	IW definately has a very unique atmosphere, to my mind. I personally think that there are some of the older members of the board who take offence to some of the newer ones presence occasionally. What I mostly mean is that people who have been here a while get to know what they can say and what they can't. I have lost count of the amount of times where I have had second thoughts about posting my opinion, and I know others (from all over the spectrum) have done so to. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but I think it explains your idea Scronan. The people who have been here for ages tend to dictate what is acceptable. I have no major problem with that as it keeps the board calm, but it is interesting to note. And I will also say that this is not attacking any people, I do not consider this a bad thing. Just worthy of note, that is all. Hi Barry, Well, I understand what you have said and that makes sense as to what I've mostly seen here, but I have seen some senior members act up and it totally surprised me that what they did was tolerated. Being very honest here, I can play the devil's advocate and say that yes a new person may act up if they don't know the rules, but conversely they may be on the extra polite side since they are trying to fit in. And the other side of the coin is, a more senior member may tend to act out of character and this may be tolerated since they are well known and respected on the board. So I think the moral is, new folks and old folks alike, we all need to remind ourselves to keep things in check now and then. [img]smile.gif[/img] Best Scronan __________________ Member of No Clans, Groups or Organizations.<br />But an all around nice guy.