To be perfectly honest, the shoutbox is the only reason I semi-regularly check the forums. I can quickly and easily ask questions about things I've missed, and get out if I so wish to. I hate spending too much time doing something as boring as reading page upon page of news.
Also, I like the fact that the shoutbox has allowed me to connect with some of the fellow users and form friendships with them. I like the fact that you can converse with others instantly instead of waiting for a post response. Also, the shoutbox allows for communication that isn't allowed via posts/threads. You can't just make a thread where you go 'hey' 'hey' 'sup' 'not much you'. That would be stupid and pointless.
I don't understand why everyone is making such a fuss. It's a message box on an online forum. Oh. Soooo scary. Such a big deal.
Goodness gracious. People need to grow up. Okay, if there's drama going on in the shoutbox, don't whine about it. Do something about it. Screencap it if you or someone you know is being targeted, and send it to a staff member. Especially if one is not on at the current time.
Agreeing with those who have commented before me, it's not solely the staff's fault (however they do hold some blame, to be honest). It's also those who like causing trouble. Gawd guys. Didn't we all learn that special little rule in grade school? If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. There's a difference between having good fun and being a total jerk. If you're joking and someone thinks you're not, let them know. If you're genuinely being a ************, knock it off. We're here to have fun in a kind, respectful environment. Take your nonsense somewhere else.
I have seen some members attempt to start drama quite a lot in the last week. It's that behavior that's causing this ********. Just stop, okay? You're not funny and you're not cool. Just chill dude. I get that you think it's fun and all. I think we all had that moment where we liked trolling, but dude. Seriously, stop. You may be amused but others are not. Have respect for your fellow users.
Also, like I said, the staff are to blame as well. I get that with the game and such they're doing the best they can, but seriously, it's like the staff are never on when things happen. I think maybe they should pick up a couple more staff members for the forum because one logging on maybe six hours after the last staff member logged off isn't acceptable if people can't be trusted to not cause trouble without mommy and daddy holding their hands. If people acted their age we wouldn't need staff 24/7 but it is looking like that's what we're in need of, because, obviously, some people haven't reached maturity.
I think if you just had one moderator at a time online that would be absolutely fine. Maybe these people would stop whining. It's frustrating that it's come to this, to be perfectly honest. I don't understand why people can't just leave each other alone, but whatever.
The staff just needs to buckle down. Don't bring down the ban hammer and bring on the great purge, just try and stop this ******** before it blows out of proportion.
lol sorry if this rambles on and on I'm running on like 4 hours of sleep k bye
They're talking about the shoutbox (chat box) at the top of the "Forum" page. (Click the Forum button)
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