Hey fellas, just wanted to drop by giving you a little tip. You guys come to this server to feel safe. You create your factions, your teams, and make the biggest alliances you can. All the while, new players come along and want to be a part of the community. Some other new players want to join in your alliances and teams and all that and have a good time. Now, seeing as you guys are a loving community, that happens all the time, right? Nope. I went on, and saw many players excluding some from their towns and alliances just because of their ontime, or their posts on the forums. I'd just like to point out one thing. If you're going to act like this online, its no wonder many of you are socially awkward. Now, I'm not saying everyone has this problem, as in the town I joined with Biblius, I was accepted with little of my ontime there. That was a nice thing to do. But really, when you listen to someone's argument and only judge them on how many posts they have, or how long they have played, that is very wrong. Some of you may le downvote me, or give me negative comments, but I say, if that is how one of you deal with things online, its whatevs. But some of you may not know, I have been on this server long before you have, left, and started this new crusade to end this elitism many of you have.
Just a little tip
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I've only been part of the forums a little over a day, but I feel like I've made some good friends already. It doesn't take much to just log in and start talking to people. Then you have friends to play these games with rather than logging in on your own. I've not yet found a group that didn't want to help me or let me "In".
Then again this is just my experience not saying you're wrong.
Then again this is just my experience not saying you're wrong.
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You have to find the right people, of course people aren't sure who you are or such since you're new. Though, if you're friendly nice and such most people will include you. You just have to find the right people. Not everyone in Blocktopia is friendly and not everyone is mean. It's balanced and It's a great place to be really.
I don't play premium, but I really agree with your post. I don't get why some players have that sense of "elitism" inside of them. We were all noobs once, it just takes time. I also don't get people who exclude others out due to their posts on the forums. Everyone has their own feelings too, and it would sadden someone a lot if they were excluded out of a group and disliked by others.
I find your post rude, more than just in a minor way. I see perfectly what you mean, but that gives you no right to assume that these things happen from elitism, and that it causes social awkwardness in real life.
It's a trust issue. It's human nature. We don't trust people we don't know, so people who haven't been on a lot or are new, are trusted less than say someone who spends a lot of time online. Trust is earned through trial, not given freely. That's just how it is. Would I say that this is wrong to a degree? Yes, I would. Everyone deserves a chance, but they have to prove they're worth the chance first.
You don't have to be in a group to be liked. I'm in no group in this community, even though I'm a Vet. I don't associate myself with anyone in particular. When you work your way up alone, and you've befriended some people, then ask.
I think you're only making this thread because you were affected by being banned. Although this is only speculation, I think you're being selfish to put an entire community of people under one umbrella because of something you COULD'VE worked out in an appeal. As far as I see it right now, you're just as bad as us 'elitists'
Edit: Psst, people, check his other forum posts.
It's a trust issue. It's human nature. We don't trust people we don't know, so people who haven't been on a lot or are new, are trusted less than say someone who spends a lot of time online. Trust is earned through trial, not given freely. That's just how it is. Would I say that this is wrong to a degree? Yes, I would. Everyone deserves a chance, but they have to prove they're worth the chance first.
You don't have to be in a group to be liked. I'm in no group in this community, even though I'm a Vet. I don't associate myself with anyone in particular. When you work your way up alone, and you've befriended some people, then ask.
I think you're only making this thread because you were affected by being banned. Although this is only speculation, I think you're being selfish to put an entire community of people under one umbrella because of something you COULD'VE worked out in an appeal. As far as I see it right now, you're just as bad as us 'elitists'
Edit: Psst, people, check his other forum posts.
This is kinda of the reason I sorta stopped playing for a while... That, and the fact that I'm drawing way too much.
Though, back to the topic at hand, I've actually never seen this happen... It's weird to see someone post, saying this is happening, as I've experienced otherwise... But, I haven't been on in a while, so I could miss a lot of things.
I really hope most everyone is freely accepting people, if they're able to, and not judging others by how much they play, or how much they post. Sure, I'm a bit biased due to the fact I used to be a frequent player, and am a frequent poster... But, I'm still a nice person or at least I find myself to still be one.
You could think of it as cliches, only these would be with the people who don't want to be with the new kids, wanting to stay at the top and not deteriorate themselves. Surely, as this community has been able to keep my hopes up, as well as make me smile... We'll be able to twist around this. ;P
I'm slightly fine with not inviting certain people due to being exclusive and/or rank-extensive, but I still don't think it's nice, at all, to exclude people who haven't even had a chance to start up with the community and/or server.
Still, nonetheless, we're a happy family... Right?
Though, back to the topic at hand, I've actually never seen this happen... It's weird to see someone post, saying this is happening, as I've experienced otherwise... But, I haven't been on in a while, so I could miss a lot of things.
I really hope most everyone is freely accepting people, if they're able to, and not judging others by how much they play, or how much they post. Sure, I'm a bit biased due to the fact I used to be a frequent player, and am a frequent poster... But, I'm still a nice person or at least I find myself to still be one.
You could think of it as cliches, only these would be with the people who don't want to be with the new kids, wanting to stay at the top and not deteriorate themselves. Surely, as this community has been able to keep my hopes up, as well as make me smile... We'll be able to twist around this. ;P
I'm slightly fine with not inviting certain people due to being exclusive and/or rank-extensive, but I still don't think it's nice, at all, to exclude people who haven't even had a chance to start up with the community and/or server.
Still, nonetheless, we're a happy family... Right?
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Oh yes, I read the things you've been posting on the forums. Accusing people of making fake pictures, horrible spelling "intro" thingy.
I'm not sure if you're trolling or being sarcastic or what.
But I can't take you seriously now.
Yes, things like you said do come up once in awhile but, mostly as my former comment said, you need to find the right people that you get along with.
I'm not sure if you're trolling or being sarcastic or what.
But I can't take you seriously now.
Yes, things like you said do come up once in awhile but, mostly as my former comment said, you need to find the right people that you get along with.
Welp, after seeing your posts, as well... I stay with what I said. I don't take anything back from my previous post... But I do have something to add;
We, as a community, accept new players all the time. As Dark said, it will indubitably happen once in a while... But, we naturally don't accept people who act "trollish," or for a better set of words, rude and immature.
This is but a statement, an assumption, and a first impression, though. If you don't want that image of you to stick to you, there's probably a chance you can redeem yourself.
I have a hard time re-trusting people, though... But, that's a me issue.
We, as a community, accept new players all the time. As Dark said, it will indubitably happen once in a while... But, we naturally don't accept people who act "trollish," or for a better set of words, rude and immature.
This is but a statement, an assumption, and a first impression, though. If you don't want that image of you to stick to you, there's probably a chance you can redeem yourself.
I have a hard time re-trusting people, though... But, that's a me issue.
In life, you're going to be dealing with different groups of people. People that are rude and nice. But honestly, I've been around this community quite awhile and have dealt with very little - to no exclusion (or general rudeness). Obviously there is people we talk to/associate with more than others within the community, people we are closer (and more open) with, you cannot simply expect to be apart of that bond (in just a few hours) that could have been going for years between a group of friends.
It is rather offensive for you to say were are elitists - you seem ignorant to what this community has to offer, in all my time on the Internet or Console related games, have I came across such a friendly community. Moreover, I would not want some 'new player' of whom has no trust or reliability to join my group/team within a server. But surely, I'd give you a chance - and so would almost everyone here. We are not neglecting you to anything but more the less seeing what kind of person you are.
Realistically, would you want a team based on experienced players or noobs? I can see why people would not include someone with very little timeonline in a group. Additionally, it does not seem you're willingly wanting to put in enough time to be apart of what this community truly is. To call people social introverts or 'socially unable' is just plain rude. Some people come to this community to open up, they feel comfortable with one another. You're stereotyping most of us "awkward" when really - is not something friendly to do at all, yet you sit here and call us 'Elitists' for excluding you in a clan. You have got to work to prove yourself as a reliable, trustworthy, and even friendly player before people will want to regularly talk to you.
It is rather offensive for you to say were are elitists - you seem ignorant to what this community has to offer, in all my time on the Internet or Console related games, have I came across such a friendly community. Moreover, I would not want some 'new player' of whom has no trust or reliability to join my group/team within a server. But surely, I'd give you a chance - and so would almost everyone here. We are not neglecting you to anything but more the less seeing what kind of person you are.
Realistically, would you want a team based on experienced players or noobs? I can see why people would not include someone with very little timeonline in a group. Additionally, it does not seem you're willingly wanting to put in enough time to be apart of what this community truly is. To call people social introverts or 'socially unable' is just plain rude. Some people come to this community to open up, they feel comfortable with one another. You're stereotyping most of us "awkward" when really - is not something friendly to do at all, yet you sit here and call us 'Elitists' for excluding you in a clan. You have got to work to prove yourself as a reliable, trustworthy, and even friendly player before people will want to regularly talk to you.
To me (idk if anyone else feels this way), it seems like your saying that We have these problems? I havent seen this once, but every server has this. Plus, calling us socially awkward doesnt help. Some people are just that way. Some are not. We accept everyone here. This community was one of the first i went to. Im a kinda nooby at JtE. Do people say "ha ha noob just leave" to me? No. They help me out. My point is, your point is good, but it quite isnt true.
*Edit* By seeing your other posts, im glad to see you using the Constitution to defend yourself, but a good portion of people in Blocktopia Dont live in the United States, not sure if it applies though, thats up to Admins.
You do have a point, but it's still a stupid thread.
This behaviour is indeed bad but that definitely does not make them socially awkward or anything. It's extremely normal for young people to act like this (not everyone, don't feel offended if you are young), and Minecraft is simply a game that attracts a quite young audience. But of course there are more than enough players that do not act like this in the community, you should find those and hang out with them.
This behaviour is indeed bad but that definitely does not make them socially awkward or anything. It's extremely normal for young people to act like this (not everyone, don't feel offended if you are young), and Minecraft is simply a game that attracts a quite young audience. But of course there are more than enough players that do not act like this in the community, you should find those and hang out with them.
Servers are hosted in Germany I believe. Though I also believe in America saying the N-word/being racist alone is not illegal anyway as there is the first amendment.
Alright, this post is generating a lot of mixed feelings and hate so I'm just gonna post my two cents.
When I came to this community I was young, and Minecraft was awe inspiring and gave me a sense of wonderment, I was totally happy to play by myself and just play the game and find out how it worked. Shortly after I joined SMP Uhtr5r gave me torches because I did not understand the concept and it was dark and scary and bleh where I was. Already, within the first 10 minutes on the server, I was experiencing kindness given to me by a Blocktopia member.
Skip forwards a few days - (this is the server with the Miner and Crafter rank, around 1.2 beta, temp. map) the Miners+ were setting up this fishing competition out in an ocean somewhere and while I was only a crafter, a new face, I was allowed to join in on the fun. Throughout that 1.2 Beta server I created many memories as my presence grew. I joined Blkshroud's town, "Agua Fria", I created my own town with Togolopian and (awwyea? I think) to help me. On the newer and newer SMP servers I made more friends and I had a great time doing all tons of things with towns and groups.
Somewhere before Phantom's "Main" server I began to log on to our Teamspeak server daily and I made even more friends and became closer to the people I already knew, more memories were created and shared, singing and laughing recorded, and it was all a good time. Even now I could log onto Journey to Elysium or AoD and still recognize a few names and say hello while they say it back to me. Now, there are difficulties joining groups or people, I'm an elitist through and through so believe me when I say sometimes you just can't get into certain cliques, but there are always people willing to take you and those are the people you become closest friends with.
This is what I believe Blocktopia is about, and will always be about. This is a gaming community, not a high school drama scene. So remember, We Came, We Built, We Conqured, and you should Rock Out With Your Block Out.
When I came to this community I was young, and Minecraft was awe inspiring and gave me a sense of wonderment, I was totally happy to play by myself and just play the game and find out how it worked. Shortly after I joined SMP Uhtr5r gave me torches because I did not understand the concept and it was dark and scary and bleh where I was. Already, within the first 10 minutes on the server, I was experiencing kindness given to me by a Blocktopia member.
Skip forwards a few days - (this is the server with the Miner and Crafter rank, around 1.2 beta, temp. map) the Miners+ were setting up this fishing competition out in an ocean somewhere and while I was only a crafter, a new face, I was allowed to join in on the fun. Throughout that 1.2 Beta server I created many memories as my presence grew. I joined Blkshroud's town, "Agua Fria", I created my own town with Togolopian and (awwyea? I think) to help me. On the newer and newer SMP servers I made more friends and I had a great time doing all tons of things with towns and groups.
Somewhere before Phantom's "Main" server I began to log on to our Teamspeak server daily and I made even more friends and became closer to the people I already knew, more memories were created and shared, singing and laughing recorded, and it was all a good time. Even now I could log onto Journey to Elysium or AoD and still recognize a few names and say hello while they say it back to me. Now, there are difficulties joining groups or people, I'm an elitist through and through so believe me when I say sometimes you just can't get into certain cliques, but there are always people willing to take you and those are the people you become closest friends with.
This is what I believe Blocktopia is about, and will always be about. This is a gaming community, not a high school drama scene. So remember, We Came, We Built, We Conqured, and you should Rock Out With Your Block Out.
I have read your other posts on these forums, and I don't know who you think you are but I think that what has happened to you is completly just. A person is not giving trust or liked the moment they log on, they must gain that trust and make freinds first, someone may be given a chance, I have no problem with chances, or second chances, but that is the choise of the person(s) giving that person the chances. I would like to say that Blocktopia is not an elitest group, and should not be regaurded or accused of being such, you have to gain the trust of the people you wan't to hang out with before you barge in and accuse them. You also have to trust them. Also these groups have had time to grow and florish, and a new member in some of the smaller ones would throw things off, and it would throw them off really badly if none of them even knew the new person. But in all the towns and villages (and city) everyone is accepted, and would be accepted after they have proven they may be trusted.
Absolutely no point in keeping this thread open.
I am not going to waste any time analysing the post as frankly, I have better things to do.
Spartans23withDrewbookman There is absolutely nothing wrong with voicing opinion, but I suggest you read up on the global rules (http://blocktopia.net/forum/threads/global-rules-v2.10893/#post-176706). Keep it classy. If you have a genuine issue, simply write a polite PM to a member of head staff.
People join in with the community to have fun, not to be hastily and unjustly branded socially awkward.
To put it simply: Quit with the nonsense and play nicely.
Thread locked, discussion ended. Do not attempt to start arguments again. It really does make you look quite silly.
I am not going to waste any time analysing the post as frankly, I have better things to do.
Spartans23withDrewbookman There is absolutely nothing wrong with voicing opinion, but I suggest you read up on the global rules (http://blocktopia.net/forum/threads/global-rules-v2.10893/#post-176706). Keep it classy. If you have a genuine issue, simply write a polite PM to a member of head staff.
People join in with the community to have fun, not to be hastily and unjustly branded socially awkward.
To put it simply: Quit with the nonsense and play nicely.
Thread locked, discussion ended. Do not attempt to start arguments again. It really does make you look quite silly.
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