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Posted by: Spartan 90210
Yes conversation is great... We can all try and down play it to look like a better person, but we all do it. It's simple human nature to be elitist.Perhaps. I try my best to respond to anyone who makes a good point, although I doubt I'd be able to convince you that I'm being truthful about that.
I think that the title system can be viewed in many different ways that don't encourage elitism. For example, the only title that I really pay attention to is my own, just as a reminder to myself to keep playing nice. Aside from that, I try my best to ignore the titles when I'm not trying to figure out how they work.
...However people tend to respond to people of a higher title much more often than not... Conversation is incredibly difficult when you're "competing" with persons of a higher title than you. I've had numerous times where i post an incredibly well thought out post with great points and nobody responds because they'reresponding to someone higher up who hasn't said anything other than some inside joke.Honestly, I think that this has more to do with reputation and idolization than it does with the titles. It's just that those who are reputable and idolized here have most likely been members for a long time, so they most likely also have an elevated title.
...I believe titles can actually hinder the conversation factor of the site. By leveling the playing field or at least make it so it's a personalized experience i think the quality of conversation would increase significantly. I apologize if that sounded rantish i just thought i would speak my mind. In some ways it would be nice if everyone had an equal shot at conversing within these forums, but for the most I think that a lot of the people here have earned their reputation, good and bad. You'll get back what you put in, it may just take some time.
Ultimately, I believe that you're not competing with another member's title, you're competing with their reputation. Removing the titles won't change that because people are only going to listen to those who they recognise and trust here, just like every where else. So until you've made a name for yourself, expect to be ignored by those who are afraid to listen to the "little guy".