A site of discussion; no name calling?Thank you GB and community!

Okay, so I have only very recently started attending this site and even more recently I have started taking part on the boards. Fact of the matter is, usually I cannot stand the message boards. They all seem to be filled with Trolls, opinionated schmucks who seem to have a belief that their opinion is to be held on high (and will pick apart other arguments with crazy logic or just knocking spelling and grammar).  
 
I was once an IMDBer, but well...fuck that! It is so full of bullshit I got tired of sifting to find intelligible thought and conversation, or I would find such gems stating great observations like "Britnys da beeest! Janaus Jooplin sux"...so yes, I was beginning to think that giving an easy outlet voice to the masses was being overcrowded by just angry rants and knee jerk reactions . And then there is IGN....the less said about you the better, you flame-war inducing hacks! We get it, you love Xbox...now run along to school...oh wait, whats that "Xbots are mega faggy super gay" or whatever stupid racist, homophobic comments you can think of...and by the way, if a game is popular and everyone loves it on the merits that it strives to achieve...it's over rated and that person is the only one who seems to know ANYTHING (see any Uncharted 2 or Halo post) 
 
Essentially, if you could not tell, I gave up on the internet discussion...then I started actually reading the blogs here after I heard of the site, which I heard of when I had read about  the gamespot fiasco...somewhere, and while Jeff's (I think it was him) reviews never really leaned my way, down and out didn't like them, I had to hand it to him, man stuck to his guns and had some integrity...I come to find the same kind of thing with most writers here...I may not agree with you, but I can respect what you have to say, dissent from your opinion without fear of a "You're stupid, I know all" response....ahh real discussion... 
 
Thank you Giant Bomb! 
 
 
And I apologize for this broken, semi-rant :P

Okay, so I have only very recently started attending this site and even more recently I have started taking part on the boards. Fact of the matter is, usually I cannot stand the message boards. They all seem to be filled with Trolls, opinionated schmucks who seem to have a belief that their opinion is to be held on high (and will pick apart other arguments with crazy logic or just knocking spelling and grammar).  
 
I was once an IMDBer, but well...fuck that! It is so full of bullshit I got tired of sifting to find intelligible thought and conversation, or I would find such gems stating great observations like "Britnys da beeest! Janaus Jooplin sux"...so yes, I was beginning to think that giving an easy outlet voice to the masses was being overcrowded by just angry rants and knee jerk reactions . And then there is IGN....the less said about you the better, you flame-war inducing hacks! We get it, you love Xbox...now run along to school...oh wait, whats that "Xbots are mega faggy super gay" or whatever stupid racist, homophobic comments you can think of...and by the way, if a game is popular and everyone loves it on the merits that it strives to achieve...it's over rated and that person is the only one who seems to know ANYTHING (see any Uncharted 2 or Halo post) 
 
Essentially, if you could not tell, I gave up on the internet discussion...then I started actually reading the blogs here after I heard of the site, which I heard of when I had read about  the gamespot fiasco...somewhere, and while Jeff's (I think it was him) reviews never really leaned my way, down and out didn't like them, I had to hand it to him, man stuck to his guns and had some integrity...I come to find the same kind of thing with most writers here...I may not agree with you, but I can respect what you have to say, dissent from your opinion without fear of a "You're stupid, I know all" response....ahh real discussion... 
 
Thank you Giant Bomb! 
 
 
And I apologize for this broken, semi-rant :P

Our community is by no means perfect and occasionally I do see behaviour on the site which is just plain offensive. However, Giant Bomb is still one of the most mature and well-mannered online communities I've come across. I'm really glad we have an environment here free of fanboys and where proper intellectual discussion can take place.

This is actually one of the best communities I've ever been part of, a place where we can joke around and have intellectual discussions, but if you feel like the forums aren't for you than sorry mate, just ignore them I guess.

I put the twiddle in the thing and it went "bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhzzz" that right right?

Get out of here! We don't want stupid losers like you! Nah I'm just joshin', this is a pretty refreshing community though.

Welcome! 
You said it duder- and I'm proud to be a part of it.  
 
Be sure to check ZombePie's Community Spotlight to get to know the best community content out there. (and my blog ofc =) )

We're just a relatively polite hive of scum and villainy is all.  
 
 
Key word: relatively.

Chances are, if you're invested in gaming enough to frequent a site as comparatively obscure as Giant Bomb, you probably care enough to be above blind fanboyism.  People do still argue and disagree all the time (as they should on any discussion forum) but at least it usually seems like they are genuinely held opinions, rather than opinions being dictated by some ridiculous agenda.
 
I actually think the coloured usernames (showing platform preference) ended up helping quite a bit in this regard.  It isn't rare at all to see somebody stating an opinion which runs contrary to what you would expect given their platform preference, and that's both refreshing and reassuring.  People are eminently capable of preferring one platform and yet still criticizing it when they feel that way, and also giving credit elsewhere when they believe it's due - I think that has been well demonstrated on this site for the most part.

I've seen some shit on this site.

*adjusts monocle* Yes, we are rather well mannered, are we not? I do say, you and I shan't find another place like this!

I welcome you to the site and it is a great source for gaming entertainment but i don't know your hate for the other site such as ign but sites that big you are bound to run into many more troll and jerk just by fact of numbers. Also on ign greg miller is a big supporter of ps3 and he has one of the best ps3 podcast around. But you will enjoy it here if jeff and ryan don't get under your skin with their reviews.

Shut up, stupid head. PC is the best!

COOL STORY BRO 
 
(I agree, this community is great)

" I've seen some shit on this site. "

The only downfall with a gaming community is that people have really strong attachments to certain games/consoles. So when someone disagrees with them, they will always stand up and try to make them regret it, lol. 
 
We all have that urge inside us, just some go a little overboard. 
 
Also, there are some idiots out there. KAOS. GT5 SUCKS. <3

Welcome to the site! 
 
I'm relatively new to the internet and Giant Bomb is the first community I've ever been a part of. I only learned about fanboys, console wars and the like through others on the forums here. 
I have seen bouts of immaturity, but it's rare and in extreme cases, the mods are always on top of things. If you're looking for intelligent discussion (which you are) you've come to the right place my friend!

I think the community is getting worse though, this quest system is attracting alot of kids. 

Well hi there, welcome to GB. We have proper discussions, but also our fair share of loveable crazies. Enjoy.

Well I would just like to thank everyone for the welcomes...Didn't expect this kind of response for a simple "internet blows, i have finally found some sensibility" rant :P

" I think the community is getting worse though, this quest system is attracting alot of kids.  "

This is a normal message board. We got alot of kids and assholes too you know.

Glad you feel that way, but I honestly don't see it anymore. I suppose in contrast to most other sites we do have a very well behaved and friendly community, which in turn makes the few assholes that more noticeable, so I guess I see where you are coming from. Give it time and you will sadly see behind the curtain as you post more frequently.
 
But ya. We are still heads and shoulders above a lot of other sites out there. I recently tried to read a couple comments on a few of the articles over at 1up and it was just disgusting how bad that site has become. It's like being on a playground with 12 year olds.

Part of the reason GB has a more mature crowd is due to its staff.  The GB guys tend to attract more mature people comparatively speaking.  Hope you stay!
 
Unfortunately, some name calling still goes around.  It tends to happen in political threads. Some people still can't control themselves in those.

Yes, since it's a better than average community, the trolls are more noticable. The mods are usually quick to remove useless trolling but sometimes it surprises me to see that some people aren't banned.

" @Bwast:  This guy would be an example... who the hell picks off on lingo in forums...  "

You haven't been here nearly long enough OP.  
 

" @CptChiken:  Yes way to understand, like i don't know that people correct grammar in forums, obv i was picking on what kind of person... i hope i don't need to clarify further.  "

As far as internet communities go, this is probably the least corrosive and friendliest. You can truly have your own opinion and for the most part not be burned alive.

*stretches arms out and yawns* yeeeah I'd say we're all pretty awesome. Maybe not the BEST community on the internet or anything crazy, I don't know who suggested that... I mean I guess we could be flattered and all, but we're just a humble little community hanging out doing stuff that's cool.

Gian Bomb as a community is one of the better ones on the webs.

Question, so if the colors mark fanboyism, what is red?

" @SethPhotopoulos said:

" I've seen some shit on this site. "

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Yeah, we're pretty great, aren't we?

This is the only online "community" I've ever been a part of. Maybe that's saying something. 
 
*group hug*

" This is the only online "community" I've ever been a part of. Maybe that's saying something.  *group hug* "

" This is the only online "community" I've ever been a part of. Maybe that's saying something.  *group hug* "