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I don't know what it is. Maybe it's me, maybe it's not, maybe it's the community, but I don't know for sure. So, I want to know if members and moderators are on an equal playing field as myself. It seems to me as if I'm growing more bored of Bungie.net. I'm not sure why, but I just seem to be getting more blasé about the whole thing.

So, is it just me, or do you feel the same?

I'll put in that part of it is definitely me. But what else is there?

It's hard to explain, but it seems like the forums are losing their pizazz that they had at one point. That I'm not as enthusiastic as I was before.

Reasons
Hostility: The community has grown far more hostile and malicious in these past months. One little slip-up and your head is on a pike. I find it kind of depressing then to be here.
Redundancy: It just seems to be the same thing over and over again. What with Halo 3's ridiculous speculation, New Mombasa's flamers and trolls, the slowness of The Library. The Underground and The Septagon are the most interesting forums for me, but they're also the slowest.
Apathy: It seems as though most people just don't care. It's like a job they hate. They do it just to make money, and only that. There appears to be little joy anymore.

And I'm definitely not saying I'm any exception to this. Yes, I've given my fair share of this negativity to the community, and I'm willing to admit that. But in retrospect, maybe I'd see less of this if I contributed more positive assets than the negative.

Maybe we should all take a lesson in this. Find some joy in the community, be happier, more personal. I try to be one-on-one with people. PM them if I find a common interest between us.

So, back to the main point, I'm rambling. Do any of you feel the same way? If you see any errors in my thoughts, feel free to correct me.

EDIT: I guess a part of this is to make amends to not only the community, but to myself, as well, for any troubles I've caused or thought I've caused. I need to do that sometimes.

[Edited on 12/6/2006]

  • 12.05.2006 11:55 PM PDT
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I agree that the forums seem to be "losing their pizazz". As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit. At least safe havens like Chapters exist.

  • 12.06.2006 12:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: Snap Dragon
I agree that the forums seem to be "losing their pizazz". As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit. At least safe havens like Chapters exist.


I totally agree. Chapters are my kind of haven. Away from the mainstream hostility. I hang around SPARTAN-III and UNSC Marines mostly. Most active.

  • 12.06.2006 12:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
And it's your connection that's slower than turtle sex.

In........................................................Out .

I really can't agree with you that well, I don't see too much hostility, especially not in the flood, I only seem to see hostility towards trolls and flamers.

While I agree there is some repeatitiveness (can't remember how to spell it lol), it is usually safely contained in the Halo 3 forum, and some in the Library, now, I'm a long way from finally bieng one year old (on the forums, that is), but I feel that you kind of exaggerated there. (no offense, though)

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  • 12.06.2006 12:30 AM PDT
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I do agree, I stopped coming here 2 or 3 times now, it just gets boring after 2 or 3 months for me. All that ends up happening is Halo 3 hype and large waits between information along with thousands of repeat or spammish posts. It just gets tiring. Even the groups are fairly inactive.

  • 12.06.2006 12:36 AM PDT

Now Matt Ive seen you around quite a bit and so far I like you. I always listen to what you have to say and hell theres something about you. I joined about 3 monthes before you (no elitism) and I to have been noticing the same things. It is honestley depressing. The forums, even Bungie.net as a whole seems to be turning into a busy crowded city and is no more that small home town I once craved. It truly is sad. I once wheeped over this and overlooking it again I am still quite sad. So far the only thing to do is pray and be or at least try to be positive and friendly. After all we, Bungie.net, as a whole are a family and we should act like one.

  • 12.06.2006 12:45 AM PDT
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It is starting to loose that "newness" factor for me. I have had to find more creative ways to brighten it up. If you don't find any interesting topics, then it is time for you to make your own.

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  • 12.06.2006 1:05 AM PDT
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Posted by: The Slayer
After all we, Bungie.net, as a whole are a family...


One helluva dysfunctional one at that.

  • 12.06.2006 2:19 AM PDT

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Posted by: The Slayer
After all we, Bungie.net, as a whole are a family...


One helluva dysfunctional one at that.

*tears* Its so true.

  • 12.06.2006 2:23 AM PDT

SB-117

Posted by: Snap Dragon
As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit.

I prefer the Halo 3 forum to The Septagon actually. Maybe losing your hostility to specific forums is the solution to your problem.

  • 12.06.2006 2:38 AM PDT
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Posted by: Snap Dragon
As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit.

I prefer the Halo 3 forum to The Septagon actually. Maybe losing your hostility to specific forums is the solution to your problem.

As do I.

Meh, I'll always do as I have done.... whatch from the conor of my eye until something catches my interest.

Why the hell am I still awake?

  • 12.06.2006 2:40 AM PDT
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Posted by: ash55
Posted by: Snap Dragon
As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit.

I prefer the Halo 3 forum to The Septagon actually. Maybe losing your hostility to specific forums is the solution to your problem.


*cough* *splutter* You prefer the Halo 3 Forum??

We're talking about the same forum right? The one filled with kids, where you can't get a say in because new threads jump to page 2 a minute after they're posted?

  • 12.06.2006 2:42 AM PDT

SB-117

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Posted by: ash55
Posted by: Snap Dragon
As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit.

I prefer the Halo 3 forum to The Septagon actually. Maybe losing your hostility to specific forums is the solution to your problem.


*cough* *splutter* You prefer the Halo 3 Forum??

We're talking about the same forum right? The one filled with kids, where you can't get a say in because new threads jump to page 2 a minute after they're posted?

Umm... yes. In fact, your post is a prime example of why, no offence.

But that's a different subject altogether.

  • 12.06.2006 2:48 AM PDT
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Personally I enjoy the random attacks that occur in the Halo 3 forum, and indeed everywhere else on the site.

But then I can just go away and ignore it, if it bothers me.

Tranchera

  • 12.06.2006 2:50 AM PDT
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Posted by: ash55
Posted by: Snap Dragon
Posted by: ash55
Posted by: Snap Dragon
As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit.

I prefer the Halo 3 forum to The Septagon actually. Maybe losing your hostility to specific forums is the solution to your problem.


*cough* *splutter* You prefer the Halo 3 Forum??

We're talking about the same forum right? The one filled with kids, where you can't get a say in because new threads jump to page 2 a minute after they're posted?

Umm... yes. In fact, your post is a prime example of why, no offence.

But that's a different subject altogether.


Well, I'm a bit offended....

Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those Pro-Septagon, "burn the H3 forum-goers at the stake" guys. I just can't handle it in there....

  • 12.06.2006 2:54 AM PDT
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B.net is getting sucky because of all the 'waiting for H3' crap. So far, the ONLY forum unaffected is the Maw. And I quit the Maw cause I quit HPC.

  • 12.06.2006 3:05 AM PDT
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Posted by: TUI_Obi_Wan
And it's your connection that's slower than turtle sex.

In........................................................Out .

Don't worry, the H3 hype will calm down a bit, just wait for people to stop worrying about the commercial.

  • 12.06.2006 3:45 AM PDT
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Posted: 12/6/2006 12:13 AM



Posted by: Snap Dragon
I agree that the forums seem to be "losing their pizazz". As you say, the H3 Forum is a no go zone, and hostility levels seem to be increasing a bit. At least safe havens like Chapters exist.

I totally agree. Chapters are my kind of haven. Away from the mainstream hostility. I hang around SPARTAN-III and UNSC Marines mostly. Most active.

Nother player who agrees, it is to hostile, i'm russian.
I make one wrong word, and blam they bring me wright down, no fun at al.

But there are some who are polyte, not every one is like that...........

  • 12.06.2006 5:41 AM PDT

Strange evolution how people have come to believe
That we are it's greatest achievement
We're barely, we're just a collection of cells
Overrating themselves

<resists urge to sing "Circle of Life">

Its the way things go, not just here, but in general. What originally captivated you now seems dull and uninteresting. You seem to be at the stage in your Bungie life where you either leave Bungie, or you stick around and find ways to keep yourself interested.

Boredom hits me every now and then when it comes to the forums at Bungie.net. I just look for new ways to entertain myself. So far, that seems to do the trick.

  • 12.06.2006 8:19 AM PDT

If you don't got it, you want it. If you got it, you want more of it. Of course if you don't know what it is, it's hard to get any in the first place.

Here on B.net, you really have to give, to get. Sadly most of the community in Halo 3, New Mombassa, and Optimatch are only screaming at the top of their lungs while smacking their hands on their chest in a -blam!- measuring contest.

Hell, just look at the underground when you wake it. It's filled with Halo spam. These people -blam!- know better than that. So freaking break out the Axe already.

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  • 12.06.2006 8:44 AM PDT
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It comes and goes. I was largely inactive for almost a year because of this, and then again for a couple of months recently. It all depends on what you're interested in and how much you are willing to put up with.

  • 12.06.2006 8:55 AM PDT
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News? Podcasts? Machinima? Active forums? Competitions? Jaffa Cakes!? OMG!
Thee Warriors!

Best. Mod. Ever.

I feel it too. A lack of enthusiasm across Bungie.

  • 12.06.2006 9:14 AM PDT
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im trying to make the halo 3 forum a happy place by making a forum game their were all of the sentances must be about halo 3......

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  • 12.06.2006 9:55 AM PDT

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