- App L Sawz
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Posted by: Eta Carinae
Posted by: App L Sawz
I don't see nearly as much hostility on Bnet as other forums. But , yes, people are usually hostile on the internet because it allows them a way to vent their emotions and direct them towards real people without the threat of punishment.
However, on Bnet there is punishment, so there aren't too many negative posts relative to a site like YouTube, where you can say whatever you want with very little consequence.
I can agree but the ratio of negative comments is much higher on here. I don't think the punishment is high here at all.
The punishment of a ban is good enough that it [usually] keeps the Negative Nelly's from coming back. The ranking/trust system, although mostly just for fun, actually serves a purpose in giving people something to work toward and ensures that those who want to dedicate their time to Bnet (and earn bright blue banners) are actually people you want to have around.
I think we all wish there was a way that the system could give a little slap on the cheek to the various perpetrators of Bnet, for now though, that is just not possible.
(There are also people who are negative, but at least polite; those people have at least something going for them.)