Makaze

but everyone is a valuable part of the forum. That's what makes it a community. I know you didn't say that, but it just seemsl ike you're kinda implying it right there. And isn't saying that what annoys you annoys everyone? Because i know that's not true. Everyone is different, and you might agree with some things, but I'm pretty certain that there's no one on this forum that agrees 100% with you and gets annoyed by every single simple point. Sure they might get annoyed by the same thing, but it can be by something completely different from what you're annoyed by.

And how do I know where you're coming from? If you already told me, refresh my memory, because I don't think I know anything about where you're coming from. And if people criticize me, I'll take that criticism, but there is a certain way you can criticize without sounding like "Oh wow, this is just junk and you need to redo this because I hate it." and things like that.

That's not entirely true about everyone being annoying just for being "that guy"(that phrase is really starting to irritate me. Just makes me feel like your excluding a person from something). There could be someone out there that considers someone really funny and great, only for another to consider the person as "that guy". It's really impossible to not be "that guy" when you think about it, but you can try to change what you do that makes you seem like it. Which is what I do. Sometimes I don't feel like I've made changes, but I'm sure I've tried without knowing. How dumb does that sound, considering it's coming from me?

That works for me.

All I have is a DS and a Wii right now, but sure. I'm planning to head to a GameStop tomorrow.

Those names I know. Huh, never knew that.

Well, It certainly sounds like my style of gaming. But it's only with Nintendo?

I see. Sounds interesting. Plot or style?

....kick someone out just because of static.....wouldn't that be a majority of people that take part in the chorus? Isn't that a little much?

but you're not a mod, and even if you were, you can't just go deleting things if it doesn't fit your boat. Do you see the other mods doing that? It wouldn't be fair to delete something just because of that. It'd be like you trying to turn the site into something that just fits your needs (well sorta, at least, that's what I'm getting from what you're saying). And the thing is, that even though they don't want to be hit hard, it doesn't change the fact that people will take it hard just because it sounds that way. That's the problem I see with things like Email, forums, and things like that. You can't read the emotion in anything. You could end up reading something completely wrong if you don't know how it's meant to be said. That's why people take it so hard when you say it.

I know I'm really only getting mad at myself. I know I need to fix it. I've actually been watching a vlogger who kinda helps me think about these sort of things and helps me try to change myself bit by bit. And it's true, I don't know where you're coming from, but wouldn't it help others if they did know where you're coming from?

And I did say I didn't want to be "that guy" but let's face it, "that guy" relates to so many things it's not even funny. There are so many things that one person can change to not be "that guy", but it will certainly be that way for one person or another

I have not. And this title is unfamiliar to me. What console is it for?

I particularly like games that keep me on the edge. Either story-wise or gameplay. Of course having both is always best.

it's not like I really care if a thread dies or not. Doesn't mean I try to, but you certainly don't help. Seriously, why do you have to see who has the worse mic quality? I know mine probably wasn't great, but at least it's better than the first mic I was using. Besides, I was using a new headset, and I didn't even know how it would sound. Now I know to use another headset that records much more clearly. I mean, does it really bother you that much about static.

And yes, I'm sorry, that was rude, it's just lately I've been really angry about all sorts of things, things I shouldn't even be angry at, and I'm just taking it out on myself and other things. So yes, I do deserve that derep, and I probably shouldn't have done it to you(guess that's where the whole eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth kinda comes in). I'm trying to be positive, it's just really hard with things going on right now. I really am trying my hardest to calm myself down, and I'm going to keep trying. I do deeply apologize for what I did, and while it is probably best for me to take out that post, I'm not going to. I just don't feel like I should take out something that I said, just to hide it. Maybe I'll strike it out or but transparent, but I'm not going to take it out. I already said it, and I can't take that back, even if I were to delete it.

I know we don't really get along, and I do try to get along with you, it's just a lot of things you do really aren't right with me. I mean, you do what you do, and I do what I do, which I'm sure probably irritates you, even if just a little, and I try to get used to you, but it's just hard. I'm sure this is going to sound really dumb, but I just feel like I need to say it. It's just some things you do really annoy me because sometimes even though you're just saying what you mean, you hit people really hard, and words can hurt a lot, and it just doesn't set right with me. I know it's not my place to tell you what to do, I'm just trying to say what I feel like sometimes when I see your posts. Like I said, this is going to sound really dumb and pointless I'm sure, but I just feel like like it needs to be said.

At least saying all of this is getting a load off my chest. I really need to get more positive though. Sometimes I hate my own self sometimes because of how I am. Oh well, just gotta deal and do what I can, whether that be changing something or whatever

bite me

Actually, I just did. First line of that last VM was size 2, the second was normal.

I have, and this was the result; no real change. It's just naturally a small font, unfortunately.
I may look again for a different font later.

It does seem small, yes, and that annoyed me. The colour I got from Jayn's thread on colours that work on both new styles though.
Does Bold improve it or make it more obnoxious?

I believe I did mention to most people I've taught about Post Templates that you taught me, so yes in that case.
regarding Audacity though, I've had it since my first KHV Chorus, and briefly once before that. I think either Midnight Star or Jayn was responsible for that.
Incidently; is my current Post Template any better? You seem to have a good eye for these things.

I'd say it's a draw, if you could call it anything. Neither of us could convince the other, nor would they if the debate kept dragging on. It seems to me that we both have had different first-hand experiences that would be difficult if not impossible to erase with words alone.

I've never been rejected either, so I guess we're both speaking out of place.

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However, what if that other person already knows how they feel and your hope is in vain? For the purposes of this discussion, the person has already decided that they have no interest in you. If that is the case, then does that not change things? I personally would feel more betrayed later on, and logic would tell me that a sharp pain now is better than a huge disappointment later. Subjective?
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I am not assuming that. I am stating that if you, as that partner, have no interest on your end, then leaving the other person hopeful is not a good idea, or not what I would do. The if is important. Both my statement and Sforzato's spoke to those who might say "I am surprised that you are not in relationship" rather than those on the receiving end.
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I don't think it would matter much, at least not to me. **** will hurt either way.
I wouldn't feel betrayed, since I would never go bananas over a puny sentence like "I'm surprised you don't have a girlfriend yet" anyway. I'd feel flattered but not in a "Oh yeah, she wants me" kind of way. Can't imagine that anyone with half a brain would. It's a compliment and nothing more.

And if you get over them before your romantic interest has to spill their guts about their opinion of you, then you avoid the risk of getting hurt entirely. Let's not overlook that in this age of serial monogamy.

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I believe it does. "Your style is very popular" is far less personal than "I like your style", and I do not consider it a compliment. Impersonal. If you wish to convey that you personally like their style, then it is more efficient to state it directly. We spoke of the efficiency of communication just a bit ago. Waste of time? Meh.
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Well if we are going to nit-pick, then "popular" is a wrong word to use. Justin Bieber is popular but whether you want to marry him or rip his face off and feed it to pigeons, you are contributing to his popularity if you do as much as think about him. You're very right that you shouldn't take it as a compliment but consider the following.
Try"People like your style" which fits even better. It's not too hard to see that being taken as a compliment, because it can very well mean "including me". And even if it doesn't, you still have all those other people who like your style. Even if it's not a personal compliment, you are being noticed for a good choice or good trait.


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Logic would prefer that there be a small chance in reality. However, logic would also prefer that the other person communicate the reality as efficiently as they can. By your logic, wouldn't being straight out lied to be logically preferred as well?
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If you have no knowledge about how the other person is feeling, then yes.
And this is where the puzzle's falling into place, because in the vast majority of situations you have no clue why (s)he's beating around the bush. Are they afraid to lose you completely? Haven't they made up their minds yet? The option that lets a glimmer of hope shine through is obviously the preferable one.


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You did not. You argued that it does not make it less painful. I argue that it does because I know how it would affect me in this situation. It would it far faster. But again, it is context dependent. They would have to know that I was interested for this argument to apply, and they would have to be willing to hurt me now in order to avoid hurting me later. Given those two things, it is better to make your feelings as obvious as you can. I suppose that was assuming too much?
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The assumption you're guilty of is thinking that you have your conversational partner all figured out. You have no idea that they have no interest in you. And if you do, you've obviously been preparing for the worst so what difference would it make how they tell you?