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[Munkhausen]

Mainstream + tt here it seems.

[FeedsOnATreeFrog]

I'll definitely keep it in mind--it would be nice to play with some half-decent people, and I'm not referring to skill level--that community can be a bunch of cannibals at times, you know it? One thing I really appreciate about MWO is that the people are generally a friendly and laid-back bunch, competitive but not malicious as a rule. I mean, there's a thread out there my boyfriend posted about my mess of a first match, and almost all the responses were encouraging and helpful. Find that anywhere else on the internet. (It's 'The Story of Someone New', he posted it a few days ago, if you'd like to read about it.)

[Agent of Change]

FeedsOnATreeFrog, on 19 November 2012 - 12:43 PM, said:

I'll definitely keep it in mind--it would be nice to play with some half-decent people, and I'm not referring to skill level--that community can be a bunch of cannibals at times, you know it? One thing I really appreciate about MWO is that the people are generally a friendly and laid-back bunch, competitive but not malicious as a rule. I mean, there's a thread out there my boyfriend posted about my mess of a first match, and almost all the responses were encouraging and helpful. Find that anywhere else on the internet. (It's 'The Story of Someone New', he posted it a few days ago, if you'd like to read about it.)

You guys are welcome to drop into the "[DMH] Dead man's Hand" Channel in eithe r teh NA or EU unoffical TS servers.

We are mostly laid back, like coordination and are always looking for people who are fun to drop with, also feel free to send me a friend invite in game if you are interested.

[ciller]

2% female makes me a sad panda

[FeedsOnATreeFrog]

Thanks Agent of Change, when I'm ready to get on TS I will look you guys up.

[Nik Van Rhijn]

At least I'm not the only "Silver surfer" here

[MrPenguin]

5 more votes for female...

[aspect]

Agent of Change, on 19 November 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

Allow me to correct/clarify my statement.

My (very jaded) experience on (a number of) game related forums has been that depending on the type of game you will have a certain audience that shows up (your demo question). Console games more than any other type are likely to have a slightly younger audience, however Mechwarrior being an older IP, more simulator like than most FPS, and a semi-serious Sci-fi is less likely to draw a large crowd of under 20 gamers to the forums.

It has also been my experience that the under 20 members are more likely to only/primarily post as flame bait/ trolls/ or not respond constructively, this includes honestly answering polls or even bothering to participate.

So perhaps i should not say 'forum-goers' but 'productive forum members' on a per capita basis (within each demographic), and considering the subject material, are more likely to be exactly what your poll shows based on my expectation..

EDIT: *DISCLAIMER* if my description doesn't fit you i'm not talking about you. I do not mean to malign anyone with my above statement it is simply the experiences of one individual through the lens of deep seated cynicism.

I agree with you completely, I just figured that there would be a much larger 20-and-under group that would at least click the vote button.

I was also suprised at the age spread considering the number of poorly-considered posts on here filled with logical fallacies, hyperbole, childish ultimatums, poor grammar/spelling and fanboy rage. Some guy made a thread last week about how he is happy the game got made and how he is enjoying playing it, and within like 4 replies someone had posted a huge uncensored picture of a <edit: male genitals>. This is the kind of stuff I would expect from 14 year olds, not a forum with a median age of early 30s.

As far as various forums I've posted on go, this one doesn't exactly rank at the top when it comes to maturity, logic and emotional control. According to this poll it certainly should.

Edited by aspect, 19 November 2012 - 02:13 PM.

[Z0MBIE Y0SHI]

...this place is such a sausage fest.

[Agent of Change]

aspect, on 19 November 2012 - 02:09 PM, said:

I agree with you completely, I just figured that there would be a much larger 20-and-under group that would at least click the vote button.

I was also suprised at the age spread considering the number of poorly-considered posts on here filled with logical fallacies, hyperbole, childish ultimatums, poor grammar/spelling and fanboy rage. Some guy made a thread last week about how he is happy the game got made and how he is enjoying playing it, and within like 4 replies someone had posted a huge uncensored picture of a <edit: male genitals>. This is the kind of stuff I would expect from 14 year olds, not a forum with a median age of early 30s.

As far as various forums I've posted on go, this one doesn't exactly rank at the top when it comes to maturity, logic and emotional control. According to this poll it certainly should.

well I would have hoped that too but you have heard of John Gabriel's "Greater internet fuckwad theory" right?

[aspect]

Agent of Change, on 19 November 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:

well I would have hoped that too but you have heard of John Gabriel's "Greater internet fuckwad theory" right?

I certainly have. It continues to ring true.

Edited by aspect, 19 November 2012 - 02:26 PM.

[VXJaeger]

*Bump*

[Armorpiercer M82]

424 males, 6 females, which of you is Bitching betty ? nah ?

[PurpleNinja]

Z0MBIE Y0SHI, on 19 November 2012 - 02:13 PM, said:

...this place is such a sausage fest.

Video games.

[Barghest Whelp]

I said two previous games, because I'm not entirely sure if the MechCommander games counted.