I am bitter because in
said thread, I presented a well thought-out argument. Then someone else ignored my argument, changing it into something else to make me look like the bad guy. Then I asked her if she wanted ice cream, but she didn't reply. Then, I posted some more and went to bed. When I awoke, the thread was marked as 'post here and get an insta'ban'.
The cycle of being ignored, misunderstood and eventually stopped from making arguments has repeated itself a few times since I joined up; said thread is not the first instance, but is definitley the worst. Once again, I must say that it is not a conspiracy, because we all know it is going on. The denial, and punishment I recieve for trying to bring it up is what makes me especially bitter. The 'politically correct' view is now that I am the one causing trouble, and I am the one discouraging new players. This is what I am bitter about.
Finally, I am bitter that many are attacking people through insults, instead of attacking positions or actions. I have been a jackass on this forum by making several sarcastic comments, but I never called anyone 'elitest' or 'ignorant', or commented on their sex life or lack thereof. When I feel something needs to be said, I try put a good amount of effort in putting it across. When someone ignores what I say, and suggests I should 'act nice' and 'just play the game', or hurls an insult, instead of coming back with an argument against mine with at least some effort and respect, I get bittter. When the discussion is stopped with ban warnings, I get bitter.
This is a game of Democracy. I am playing the game the best I can.
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