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I don't know if you're having a bad day or you've got an axe to grind, but the negativity and hostility isn't necessary.

An opposite opinion is not by definition hostile. But yes, I admit when I'm told I'm off topic for responding to something said by a BB, then yes, I can sometimes be hostile.

I'm going to follow your example but just snipping the rest of what you said as it really doesn't alter anything I've said already. I'm not really sure if you haven't read what I said, or didn't understand it, because the quote you use:

You brought that up, not me.

is so badly edited simply so you can repeat the very thing I've already replied to.

I really do believe the intention of the staff here is to quash opinions that don't fit with theirs, by labelling those who post as negative or hostile. And of course, the fallback position of being off topic, when its often the staff who start to go off topic, as in this case. Not to mention the dismissive notion that its the same few voices saying the same things when it clearly isn't.

One thing I'd like to make clear. I don't post here out of malice. I don't waste my time on games that I dislike. I've played for a long time, I was an NT coach in England for many seasons, I've helped plenty of people in England in ways large and small, and I have many posts here that reek of positivity and calm. I'm not saying that because it should make you respect me or my view but it should be clear that I enjoy this game immensely, and if I post something negative, its because I care about where the game is, and where its going.

It was brought up in response to a different person discussing micro-nations. You're the one who specifically mentioned Utopia. That original post I responded to was largely off-topic but I figured I'd offer a reply because the manager seemed to have good intentions and was offering his opinion in a constructive manner.

Perpete's comments in this thread are the epitome of unconstructiveness, unhelpfulness and negativity. So much for 'bias'ed people (looks like this word is trending among the BB staff, good going).

I don't understand what the problem is in changing the 2nd team policy to make it more flexible, even considered nobody ever voted for utopia and Marin initial posts (where the poll was) seemed to hint more to a 2nd team in a country of choice rather than Utopia. It has always been seen as a possibility and probably even a preferable option. It would be good for both you and Perpete to refresh your memory here (254079.1) and here (254079.2). Also, if you have any other ideas on how to improve the situation for micronations, we're listening. You could make good ole Wolph a happy bunny this Easter.

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Looking forward to it!

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Also, if you have any other ideas on how to improve the situation for micronations, we're listening.

Stay tuned.

I hope some reasonable measures will be found. Any progress in this area should be good.

On the other hand knowing BB and the tendency to always choose the worst compromise, I don't expect too much. Will eat crow though, if some revolutionary soltution is found.

True, but I can count five times in your post that you were needlessly sarcastic and/or negative.

When the staff stop being needlessly sarcastic I'll consider it myself. Though I'm afriad my attempts to amuse myself do sometimes overwhelm my attempts. As for negativity, well sometimes that creeps into a disagreement. I apologise if I went too far.

If you believe that there's probably not much I can do to change your mind. However, you were being negative and hostile. This entire conversation unfolded because you made a needlessly sarcastic comment about a change that was made over two years ago, and at best it was only loosely on topic as you took a small message about micro-nations and turned it into a shot against Utopia.

It was in response to your comment about BBs consulting users, which you did with Utopia, not specifically the micro nation issue, with which I agree its not linked at all. So I disagree strongly with you saying its tenuous.

I believe that, but I don't agree that posting snide and sarcastic remarks accomplishes anything other than a negative atmosphere. Sure, it can show your displeasure with a certain issue, but it's not constructive. Other than perhaps a sense of self-satisfaction there's nothing to be gained by it. It only creates animosity and ill will.

Again, its difficult when dealing with snide and sarcastic comments from staff not to reply in kind, especially when that is a common thread with certain people. Until staff stop it, you can't really expect anything less from users. Your again using my clear dislike of Utopia to cloud the issue. I repeat that Utopia points to what I feel about BBs attempts to consult the user base. I accept we don't agree about it, but if you're going to repeat your assertions, then you can't really ask me not to.

Nothing I have said here has given me a sense of self satisfaction. You don't have any reason to say that, and no evidence to point to what I feel. When you say things like that all you do is create animosity and ill will. (Yes, that's sarcastic, but its a response to what I feel is a direct insult so I don't really care.)

I'm not really willing to spend any more time arguing over tiny details of my post, while the larger issues at hand are ignored. Again, I think its common for the staff to involve users in arguing over who said what and why, in an attempt to cloud or even directly ignore the point of a post or thread.

I didn't even want to post this, I've already said what I think, you've said you disagree, but frankly I feel rather insulted.

When the staff stop being needlessly sarcastic I'll consider it myself...

Again, its difficult when dealing with snide and sarcastic comments from staff not to reply in kind, especially when that is a common thread with certain people. Until staff stop it, you can't really expect anything less from users.

I think its common for the staff to involve users in arguing over who said what and why, in an attempt to cloud or even directly ignore the point of a post or thread.

+100 ! Well said, GullyFoyle, and I applaud your courage at speaking out.

I hope Marin sees this and takes it to heart, because he's the only one with the power to clean up the forum behavior of some of his people.

I attempted to respond to this but unfortunately my irritation led me to take so long I was logged out. I should take that as a hint but the truth is I don't think I can leave this alone.

While this discussion seems to be winding down, I will also post once more in an effort to further clear the air.

If you really think what follows is clearing the air, I'd hate to see what you would have said to fan the flames.

I wasn't trying to imply that you specifically felt that way, rather that self-satisfaction is potentially the only positive (if you can call it that) effect someone is going to get out of posting snide or sarcastic remarks.

Surely you can see that if I was insulted by what you said before, repeating it is going to make me feel insulted again?

You're not wrong that certain staff members sometimes make unflattering posts, and I'm not excusing them when they do happen, but I think it's important to keep in mind that those guys (and girls) have dedicated a lot of time and effort into this game. They can become flustered and frustrated when they receive unconstructive criticism, and in turn, lash out with negatives comments of their own. It's an ugly cycle.

You say you won't excuse the staff, but then not only do you excuse them, you go on to blame the users, presumably including me, for the staff's behaviour.

We're now so far off the topic as to be ridiculous, not just the topic of the thread but of my post and yours that I referred to. In the hope of both of us not looking more riduculous lets stop arguing about sarcasm and its potential usefullness.