So, I don't know if it's really a good idea, making a post like this right now. I know there's been a lot of crap going on with everyone else. I've been thinking a lot about this place, because this is where I come when I'm frustrated or in need of a good time that I can't get elsewhere. I was reading through Random Thoughts and there was a whole bitchfest about postwhoring and everyone fighting back and forth and this and that (I say bitchfest because that's what it was, but I've got nothing against anyone involved) and it made me realize: What the fuck happened? I mean, when it comes down to it, do you guys realize that this place is not as fun as it used to be? So many things are going wrong. Everyone seems to be having an issue with everyone else. I mean, considering the mass amount of people, there's bound to be a clash every once in a while. But I mean, is it really getting to the point where people are fighting over their post count, and people are threatening to leave and make a scene while they're at it? I don't want to blame anyone. I'm just getting frustrated. And for those people who are blaming specific people, like mods...what the hell? I mean, I don't want to sound like I'm sucking up to them, but I don't think they've done squat wrong. They're doing the best that they can, and they might be right in saying that this forum could potentially become uncontrollable. Everyone's throwing a fit over small things. I mean, a fight over postwhoring? What the hell happened? I wouldn't be surprised if the mods are going to take drastic actions on certain people. For everything specific I mention, for the record, I have nothing but respect for them, but I can't respect what's going on with these stupid fights. It's like a soap opera. It's frustrating. Wtf? And by that, I truly ask you, Where's the fun? Do you guys realize what's going on to this place? You're killing it. You're turning it into a problem-palace, not the fun-castle that it once was. I used to really enjoy coming here, and the only reason I still do is because there are people here who I know I can talk to. I come here because the mods have decency and are respectable. More importantly, I come here because sometimes, I have nowhere else to go. I can vent on here, knowing that either no one will care or at least someone will notice and sympathize with me. That's one of the things I appreciate the most. And yet, it's getting hard. It's becoming frustrating. Posting here is one of those things I have to bring myself to because there's so much shit happening. I don't mean this to be in anyway derogatory, or in anyway a message to make anyone feel bad (especially mods, I'm not trying to make you feel bad), I'm just trying to make everyone be a bit realistic. There's one thing where people are so wrapped up into their little issues and problems, that they don't notice what's going on unless it involves them. And then there are others who for whatever reason blow things out of proportion. I think we all need to stop being so extreme and fall in the middle. This place has it's upsides and they are certainly wonderful. But more and more it's turning into a place of continuous havoc. Everyone is having issues with one another, everyone wants to do this while everyone else wants to do that. Certain people feel criticized while others feel that others are being too idolized. I'm just worried that this place is on a downward spiral. Too many problems. And I wish I could be all-knowing and give solutions. I can't, because it sometimes has to do with certain people. All in all, though, I think it does have to do with all of us. We're all to blame. We all need to fix this. And I wouldn't do such a thing as to threaten to leave if this place doesn't fix. I want to be a part of the fixing. I want to help. I hope you guys understand what I'm saying. I just want this place to be better. I'm tired of all the crap that's going on, and I know you are too. [/endbitchrant]
That entire rant is QFT. I toy around with the idea of leaving all the time. I do, and then I realize that it can be fun when it wants to be, but lately it hasn't been fun, and I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's egos, perhaps it's just become a mad dash to be part of the Blue Crowd, who knows anymore. Either way, it sucks, and I want the old LPA back, and by the old LPA, I mean the fun one.
Guys, it was a minor tiff that was resolved quickly and both sides now understand each other. Making a thread about this is only going to incite more issues and that just causes headaches. I understand where you're coming from, Louis, and thanks. But I can only see this thread leading to complications, so I'm closing it.