What’s really new and exciting in our world? — Brett
Is the forum just a reflection of the world, that we’ve reached a sort of evolutionary point of weariness without any reason to struggle or make things new? Is there really nothing new to come, is it out there ahead of us or do we have to create it? And what should we create, something that excites us or something that serves us? Do we even know how to create anymore? Has all this questioning and arguing just reduced things to the state of boiled vegetables? — Brett
Been happening for a long, long time. — Outlander
Do we really want anything new? The new things we have are constantly becoming more of a liability than an asset. — Outlander
There are also threads that are very technical that only a select few forum members can understand. Does that bother you? I'm just curious. :smile: — Wheatley
Which is my point. It’s because they have nothing new to say, but they crush some new OP that doesn’t make sense or is worded badly. I understand the demands for clarity, etc. But my OP isn’t just aboutThe most annoying threads, in my opinion, are those that never come to any conclusion and go on indefinitely. — Wheatley
You want to the forum and the world to be a bit less dull and boring and more exciting and innovative? I feel you.Is the forum just a reflection of the world, that we’ve reached a sort of evolutionary point of weariness without any reason to struggle or make things new? Is there really nothing new to come, is it out there ahead of us or do we have to create it? And what should we create, something that excites us or something that serves us? Do we even know how to create anymore? Has all this questioning and arguing just reduced things to the state of boiled vegetables? — Brett
I put the blame on all the cranky users. (There are a lot of them here unfortunately.)Which is my point. It’s because they have nothing new to say, but they crush some new OP that doesn’t make sense or is worded badly. I understand the demands for clarity, etc. — Brett
I think it's because we've become more risk adverse. Everyone seems to be afraid to fail. I wonder why?But my OP isn’t just about
the forum, it’s actually looking for a new, stimulating subject or conversation. Chose a words and begin, be artists, be human and get your hands dirty. — Brett
There are huge consequences of failing. You're called names, you get excluded from discussions with all the popular users. Those are just from the top of my head. — Wheatley
No it doesn’t bother me. That’s how they like to address questions. It is technical but it doesn’t appeal to me. They’re like a group in a dark room trying to turn lead into gold, or the masons; secret hand signals and words. — Brett
You want more wide open gates, but as far as I can tell diversity of discussion isnt the mandate, quality is. — DingoJones
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