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Originally Posted by JVN
Maybe more and more people have stopped giving the "powers-that-be" the benefit of the doubt and are now treating news with a more critical eye than before?
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
Fool me multiple times over multiple years?
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I'd have to agree and say that's pretty accurate. I'd go as far as saying that recent posts have not been in bad taste though. Most of what has been written is productive or at least provokes thought and criticism. Even if it is criticism that's a little harsh, everyone needs to remember that posts on here need to be taken with a grain of salt. Same goes for those posting reactions to other posts and comments. I've read it someone before on here that "you people take this game too seriously" but I think a better way of saying to just relax and think out thoughts would be to take everything with a grain of salt.
Anywho, I still say JVN's post is pretty accurate as to why CD's been a little more confrontational recently. But its not that big a deal IMHO, it all just depends on how you let it get to you.
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Originally Posted by Tanner
What image does this place onto FIRST when its community/members aren't exactly gracious?
-Tanner
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This is a public forum, anticipate a confrontational attitude when arguing about topics. GP and anything like that don't need to be dragged across every plane you cross. For this I'll quote someone I look up to on this matter:
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Corey Balint- Don't be scared to post something that is more than "dave is great" "here's my caption contest entry" and "overdrive is the best thing ever". Say something interesting. Say something that will make others think. Create discussion.
If you do say something that isn't just for fun or praising something, which hopefully you do, just be prepared to back up what you said.
Remember: GP is Gracious Professionalism, not Glorifiying Plesantries. Saying something negative does not mean you are evil. It could help someone out a lot.
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