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Golden Rule

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We all were new to this game at one point. We all asked a question or had an idea that someone else had come up with before us. Someone probably looked at our idea and thought "Sheesh! Not this idea/topic again!"

My point is, that since this game is still selling in stores and online, there are constantly going to be new members on the forums. Now yes, they should try to research their idea before throwing it out, but we should try to be a little nicer to the new guys. Nicely pointing a person to a sticky, or filling a player in on the fact that a topic has been fully discussed in the past is somthing that Im sure would go along way to improving a new forum members experince!

One of the things I have constantly been impressed with is the caliber of people on these forums. I would hate it for new players to be discouraged from joining in discussions because they are afraid of getting snapped at.

In the words of a great philosopher "Can't we all just get along?"   
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Reply #26 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You, I and everyone else on this forum knows who they are.

Indeed. But its hard to deal in such absolutes. Who at one time or other hasn't been the asshole. I know I have. Maybe those about which you speak are assholes more often than not but that doesn't mean they can't also be helpful on occasion and contribute positive ideas to the game. With some folks you have to take the bad with the good, in others perhaps you need to take the good with the bad.

I'm by no means a religious man but there are a number of points from the bible that I do find are words to live by. The title of this thread is one good example. But I have to say my all time favorite is "let he that is without sin cast the first stone". I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't feel qualified to cast that first stone.
Reply #27 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
at the idea of Joeld calling someone else a troll.
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Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top
I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't feel qualified to cast that first stone.
I could so easily go OT on all of this, but I shall refrain. Suffice it to say I agree with a hearty "Amen".

Reply #29 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You, I and everyone else on this forum knows who they are.


Maybe those about which you speak are assholes


Indeed.


at the idea of Joeld calling someone else a troll.


And there he is.

Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top
You, I and everyone else on this forum knows who they are.

Yes and No. You know who you think they are and I know who I think they are, but it's by no means garrunteed that we agree on who they are.

And there he is.

A case in point where people's opinions can be different.

Since I'm apparently on a biblical platitude kick, I'll go with another of my favorites that's only subtly different from the last one and that's "judge not lest ye be judged".
Reply #31 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
And there he is.


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Reply #32 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
In the words of a great philosopher "Can't we all just get along?"


You need a serious reality check with that one, even though Mumblefratz caught and addressed it. As far as being nice to newbies... depends on the mood. Life isn't nice so why should some of us "sugar coat" such things.
As far as the "you know who they are", I am sure WE do know who we are, so the point is moot. However, if you reflect a bit, you will see that even us "bad people" have been more than lenient as well as helpful.  
Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top
even us "bad people" have been more than lenient as well as helpful

There are "bad people" that are often not as bad as their forum persona would like to admit and the converse is true of the so called "good people".
Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top
Basically, there are people, and they all have both good and bad days. On my bad days, I try not to post. Chalk it up to experience. On my good days, I keep my posting to a minimum. Chalk it up to hiding my ignorance.
Reply #35 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Since I'm apparently on a biblical platitude kick,


I always liked "remember Lot's wife". (you can keep your terror stars, ty. salt anyone?)


You, I and everyone else on this forum knows who they are.


I don't. I find no reason in keeping a black ball on my desk. I am quite used to seeing abuses on forums, not just here, but other sites as well. Problem is for new players, is they certainly don't have such foreknowledge of who the jerks are. For all they know, it is a highly respected forum poster calling a spade a spade, and not a pot calling a kettle names. Sadly, restraint and courtesy are learned tools. It's a shame some ppl can learn to play a game of this depth and fail to learn more important life skills. Go figure
Reply #36 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Problem is for new players, is they certainly don't have such foreknowledge of who the jerks are


Sadly, restraint and courtesy are learned tools. It's a shame some ppl can learn to play a game of this depth and fail to learn more important life skills. Go figure


These statements are so very true.
Reply #37 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Wow, you speak sense joel.

So when do we expect your easy-to-read stickied statement that you're a jackass?
Reply #38 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Maxi-pad you don't have to be a wanktard all the time. Just get your hand out of your pants and wash it.  
Reply #39 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I don't recall recently attacking a newer player, I try not to.

Also, if I make mistakes/step out of line, I expect to be called on them. Whether you call me on them or not is your perogative.


Okay, with the possibility this will be taken the wrong way by more than just you Marcathonas...those two statements actually make me see you in a new light...The first one makes me laugh "recently attacking"...but the "Also, if I make mistakes/step out of line, I expext to be called on them" changed my thought process on your comments I've seen before on here...Not that you really care...

I still think many people on here, could learn some restraint and courtesy for others, especially for those that don't deserve it. Though we are all out of line at times, I know I've had at least one big "arguement" on this forum where Kryo has stepped in.

Reply #40 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You, I and everyone else on this forum knows who they are.


I think those who have been around for a while have an idea of who you may be referring to. I have noticed it seems to go in cycles. Most generally I have witnessed most who post on these forums as being helpful.

I find no reason in keeping a black ball on my desk.


This I agree with.
Reply #41 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
"Also, if I make mistakes/step out of line, I expext to be called on them" changed my thought process on your comments I've seen before on here...Not that you really care...


I've found that if you call him on one of mistakes he's more likely to just argue. Anyway...
Reply #42 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Only if you're a prick who I don't like. If people who's opinions I respect call me on them, then there's debate. If a moronic smacktard calls me on them, he's just challenged me and can be expect to be told to F off.

Not hard, is it?
Reply #43 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Joel, you smacktalk a hell of a lot, yet you have no way of backing it up. You want people to give a crap what you think? Stop being a hypocritical little shit. Frankly, you can go **** yourself.

This is why I dislike these forums. Retards like you are allowed to run amuk
Reply #44 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If you dislike them so much....why are you here? Thats hypocritical....or just plain moronic... take your pick as to which one...

Incase the reason behind it isn't clear:

Hypocritical: You hate them, but you still choose to stick around them

Moronic: You hate them, but you don't know better than to stop coming.
Reply #45 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Marc, knock it off, now. And watch your language.

If the two of you have such a problem, take it to email or drop it. I'm not going to tolerate it here.
Reply #46 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've found that if you call him on one of mistakes he's more likely to just argue. Anyway...


As much as I would like to agree with you, that is not the case. I have witnessed first hand that he does admit when he is wrong.

If the two of you have such a problem, take it to email or drop it. I'm not going to tolerate it here.


What I find hysterical here is that this is happening in this thread... "Golden Rule"

Reply #48 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
As much as I would like to agree with you, that is not the case. I have witnessed first hand that he does admit when he is wrong.


I guess I haven't been around here long enough
Reply #49 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ha ha. Maxi, I'm sorry, but I can't play right now. Gotta go to work. Guess you'll just have to continue playing with yourself. But don't worry; I'll be back later... to own you.  
Reply #50 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Maxi-pad you don't have to be a wanktard all the time. Just get your hand out of your pants and wash it.


Ha ha. Maxi, I'm sorry, but I can't play right now. Gotta go to work. Guess you'll just have to continue playing with yourself. But don't worry; I'll be back later... to own you.

Boy, you really showed him didn't you. Yep, you most certainly "won" that exchange.

Clearly, there's some history going on that I'm not aware of here. It's hard enough to remember who I get along with and who I don't, trying to remember who and why other people do or don't get along is beyond me. But I didn't see anyone coming off well there. It looked equally childish on both sides. This whole won/lost thing is kind of at the root of it all. You won nothing and own nothing and neither did he in that exchange. In fact in my opinion, you both lost.