Game Day Thread (Dark Mode)

[Eagles4Life]

Ummm, is it a Chinese page ?

No @Ryan, But it does contain lots of semi-amusing anti-Manly collateral like this.

 

[Ryan]

No @Ryan, But it does contain lots of semi-amusing anti-Manly collateral like this.
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Oooof ! Haha

 

[Jethro]

Are alter-egos allowed in Sivertails Dark Mode? If so, I might come in as @eagles4death from time to time. Please forward me the appropriate invite @Jethro I am guessing the experience will be something like a virtual thrash version of Eagle Rock.

Done

 

[HK_Eagle]

Does this now mean that we have 2 GDTs, and that posters will be diluted and thinned down in each?

 

[Ryan]

Does this now mean that we have 2 GDTs, and that posters will be diluted and thinned down in each?

Nope, all posters can still post in the main GDT

 

[Ryan]

Are alter-egos allowed in Sivertails Dark Mode? If so, I might come in as @eagles4death from time to time. Please forward me the appropriate invite @Jethro I am guessing the experience will be something like a virtual thrash version of Eagle Rock.

Change it to eagles4resuregence ! That's all we want - "make Manly great again"...the time between contender-ship is way too long now.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Nope, all posters can still post in the main GDT

However, a bunch of them will be absent because they will be posting in the dark thread instead, right?

 

[mave]

However, a bunch of them will be absent because they will be posting in the dark thread instead, right?

I try and stay off LU for Manly games, for obvious reasons, but it would definitely be an option if our normal GDT became a ghost town.

 

[Ryan]

However, a bunch of them will be absent because they will be posting in the dark thread instead, right?

People will post in both, but keep their more "vigorous" comments in the Dark thread. Not going to make everyone happy - but people have been calling for heads for eons about others comments in and around the GDT and gameday posts/threads. To the point, they've stated they integrate with the site (or certain people) less.

We just can't win.

• People detest the negativity so much they integrate and contribute less (and state such).
• People then complain / attack when a mechanism is suggested to reduce the negativity & experience.
• people get attacked personally for being labelled overly negative / positive
• people then get upset when those overly negative frustrations are reduced / removed

So wtf do people want FFS?

We've become a cesspool of judgment, abuse and criticism towards each other, rather than the damned footy team (and that bores the smack out of me). I had an idea to create a medium where like minded posters can go to vent their spleen, where people who hate reading that can avoid being involved (ALLLLL a matter of damned choice - be involved or don't). It's an idea that I thought would make people god damned happy.

EDIT: apologies for my frustration, it's not directed at you.

 

[HK_Eagle]

So wtf do people want FFS?

We've become a cesspool of judgment, abuse and criticism towards each other, rather than the damned footy team (and that bores the smack out of me). I had an idea to create a medium where like minded posters can go to vent their spleen, where people who hate reading that can avoid being involved (ALLLLL a matter of damned choice - be involved or don't). It's an idea that I thought would make people god damned happy.

EDIT: apologies for my frustration, it's not directed at you.

To just live and let live... on BOTH/ALL sides.

Who cares if you get passionate and vent about this or that? And who cares if others want to moan about moaning and negativity? And who cares if Joe Bloggs calls out for somebody to have a date with a cement truck??? Answer. Only those who want to make it an issue for themselves. And there's nothing wrong with choosing to make something an issue for ourselves and engaging in a dialogue around it. It's as valid as ignoring somebody's comment.

I just don't see how this suggested move is going to add value to the forum, though I acknowledge and respect your proactive efforts to think laterally.

 

[NREagle]

To just live and let live... on BOTH/ALL sides.

Who cares if you get passionate and vent about this or that? And who cares if others want to moan about moaning and negativity? And who cares if Joe Bloggs calls out for somebody to have a date with a cement truck??? Answer. Only those who want to make it an issue for themselves. And there's nothing wrong with choosing to make something an issue for ourselves and engaging in a dialogue around it. It's as valid as ignoring somebody's comment.

I just don't see how this suggested move is going to add value to the forum, though I acknowledge and respect your proactive efforts to think laterally.

There's good, long term posters that no longer contribute on here.

The back and forth is for the most part interesting, but the way one person views it isn't the same for another.

If this ends up being a way that posters stick around, isn't that a good thing?

Who knows if it will work, but @Ryan is trying something to see if it benefits the site, the posters who need to vent, and the posters who want to escape that.

Always value your insight @HK_Eagle

For me, sometimes a little bit of Dark Mode is just what I need...

 

[rj90]

Segregating / dividing the forum is simply not the answer.

 

[Disco]

People will always leave the forum at one point or another

 

[Frogz]

I still don't understand why this is even a thing?... WTF is going on????

 

[Seagles68]

There is always the "I hate Manly" page on Facebook as an alternative @Seagles68 登录 Facebook

Coz I need cheering up or coz I'm a miserable bugger? Oh wait, that's the same thing. Damn!

 

[HK_Eagle]

There's good, long term posters that no longer contribute on here.

The back and forth is for the most part interesting, but the way one person views it isn't the same for another.

If this ends up being a way that posters stick around, isn't that a good thing?

Who knows if it will work, but @Ryan is trying something to see if it benefits the site, the posters who need to vent, and the posters who want to escape that.

Always value your insight @HK_Eagle

For me, sometimes a little bit of Dark Mode is just what I need...

As another poster mentioned... posters come and go. If some posters don't like the way certain people express themselves here, and decide to leave, then cool... it seems they have worked out for themselves that perhaps this forum is not the right vehicle for them. I have no issue with that. We still have a vibrant community willing to share.

If posters want to create a "dark thread" to share certain things that don't necessarily fit elsewhere, then fine. I can't imagine what it is some want to share there that they cant already share? I vent and swear my a$$ off during the GDT. If I overstep the mark, based on feedback and my own reflection, I simply put my hand up and own it (apologise). I really don't take it personally when certain people get upset about my "negative venting" posts, nor do I bother getting upset with posts I don't agree with. I counter them or ignore them. Simple.

It's the variety and colour that makes a forum. No, we don't want it ridiculous vanilla rainbows, and no, we don't want people bullying or attacking others personally. Those things happen occasionally, but mostly, we have these vigorous debates around contentious issues. I have no problem with the dialogue we are sharing around this topic now. I personally don't agree with the proposed split GDT as I'm concerned it dilutes the group and gives us less to bounce off on game day. That said, if people want it, I'm willing to let it run and see how it goes.

And thank you for the acknowledgement @NREagle.

 

[Waz13]

Are alter-egos allowed in Sivertails Dark Mode? If so, I might come in as @eagles4death from time to time. Please forward me the appropriate invite @Jethro I am guessing the experience will be something like a virtual thrash version of Eagle Rock.

Haha I want in as @FrankCostanzasBadSide

 

[mave]

The more I think about it, it's just another wedge to drive between like minded people.....just coming from the opposite direction from @Mark from Brisbane and his ilk.

Having to ask to be allowed to be accepted to a different part of the community???

No thanks, just on principle.

What happens when an "accepted" poster starts saying stuff the group doesn't like.....we get another even darker thread?

 

[Eagles4Life]

I still don't understand why this is even a thing?... WTF is going on????

Embrace the darkside @Frogz

 

[Adz]

If people want a dark game day thread I have no issue with it,go ahead.
I don't have any desire to leave the forum,I just want to have nothing to do with the game day thread and so I avoid it.
I just got sick of the same posters posting the exact same crap every single week,it was boring as bat****.
However,if that makes those same posters feel better,then good for them.
I also got sick of the same posters who seem to just have agendas to bag the coach etc...every chance they get and refuse to acknowledge anything positive the team does etc..
For me,just avoid the game day thread if you have a problem with it,beats me how people can say they can see everything going on in a match when they spend 15 minutes or more looking and typing on their phone.