Ambient_ Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 After venturing into the pre-pubescent realms of the GTA:V section I packed my bags and took a hike over to the Lounge area of the forum. Following the brief transition I immediately noticed a difference in the content posted within the two subforums. Let me elaborate, the GTA:V section is filled with immature threads, illiteracy, duplicate threads and silly sh*t that isn't thread worthy at all. Conversely, the Lounge has "real" conversations if you get me, the type of responses above the 'OMG GTAAA' and 'bring it on f*cker' responses that plague the V section. I can't wait until V is out, hopefully this forum will die down and all of the children will leave, leaving this forum to the players who actually appreciate the series for something other than killing everybody. Damn kids ruin everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Found_Again Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) It's great to have the lounge. I enjoy the conversation's and general points of views here. Thank heavens that those kids don't come in here. The V section is AIDS on this site and the lounge is the cure. I'll admit that I go there, though. That's where I get a lot of 's from. Plus that section is mainly responsible for the quotable notables thread being a success. Edited August 21, 2013 by Found_Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
na89340qv0n34b09q340 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) General Chat can be bad too, in a different way. Usually posts are best in the smaller sections, probably because you're more pressured to make good posts. On forums like the V-forum, /b/, or reddit's bigger subreddits when you take a sh*t on the ground it's hidden among everyone else's sh*t, so people keep doing it just to do something, and the room ends up smelling really disgusting. Just don't get the idea that you, or anyone in this section is better than anyone in that section just because they post in the V-forum. There are well thought-out posts in there. e: Also, not everyone you're talking about in your post is a kid. A lot of those goofballs are grown-up adults. Edited August 21, 2013 by zoo3891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEoS Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 There was a time, many years ago, when the Lounge section of forums was at the top of the subforum list, and the GTA section was squirelled away in the middle. Different times. Glad you escaped the cesspool, welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalvin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 and all of the children will leave Damn kids ruin everything. B-b-b-but.. waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Shine o' Vice | Vice City BETA Edition | Grand Theft Auto 3D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_J Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I never used to post in the Lounge ever when I first joined, V was a pretty respectable place back in 2011. I've slowly migrated over here over 3 years because the Lounge is just a much nicer forum. Another thing I'd like to add is that its actually only a few members who make the V section an unpleasant place to be, people like THIS IDIOT are the ones who make the forum a pain in the ass! They're worse than the obvious spammers because at least those guy get get punished, the sly ones don't get punished because there's nothing in the rules about being annoying and a bigot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggsy pls Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Hush now, you shouldn't talk about the V section like that, you'll hurt the posters feelings. Edited August 21, 2013 by The Viperman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner71 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I never used to post in the Lounge ever when I first joined, V was a pretty respectable place back in 2011. I've slowly migrated over here over 3 years because the Lounge is just a much nicer forum. Another thing I'd like to add is that its actually only a few members who make the V section an unpleasant place to be, people like THIS IDIOT are the ones who make the forum a pain in the ass! They're worse than the obvious spammers because at least those guy get get punished, the sly ones don't get punished because there's nothing in the rules about being annoying and a bigot Lol, all her posts are junk and spam... However, there are some kids over The Lounge who are quite mature... Anyway, wait until V is released and the school time starts again and everything will be quieter again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Mario Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I wish we could jump into our screen, and have conversations in actual lounges! Wouldn't that be neat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwandilibro Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I never used to post in the Lounge ever when I first joined, V was a pretty respectable place back in 2011. I've slowly migrated over here over 3 years because the Lounge is just a much nicer forum. Another thing I'd like to add is that its actually only a few members who make the V section an unpleasant place to be, people like THIS IDIOT are the ones who make the forum a pain in the ass! They're worse than the obvious spammers because at least those guy get get punished, the sly ones don't get punished because there's nothing in the rules about being annoying and a bigot Haha, exactly how I feel. Man, I used to love the V forums. But now there's little intelligent discussion, and a lot more bickering, spam, trolling, and just sh*tty posts. Not to say that every member there sucks, far from it. But the sh*tty members just ruin it for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerdude Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I quite enjoy the lounge, the discussions and arguments that occur in it are interesting to read and in few cases take part in. The V section is the epitome of Clusterf*ck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You can find interesting discussions when it comes to GTA over at: http://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV http://www.reddit.com/r/GTA The way the voting system works on reddit filters out all the crap - and threaded comments work well, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raavi Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) The V section is what you make of it. I found that for the majority of threads made there, it's better to observe rather than engage. Rule of thump generally is is to not engage in discussions with people who clearly have no clue whatsoever what the word constitutes, i.e the vast majority of the V section. Furthermore it's better to not antagonize anyone, unless you want your PM spammed with hateful messages and be pestered every time you post, that is. This section generally spoken is much more laid back and open to discussion, in a sense that engaging in a mature debate is possible without being drowned in ad hominem. Which should be a huge relief coming form the V section. Anyhow welcome to the land of the mentally sound. Edited August 21, 2013 by Raavi – overeducated wonk who fetishises compromise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 in 1 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Pretty much what Raavi said above. The only reason why I browse the V section anymore is solely for kicks. "Don’t argue with idiots because they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." —Greg King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDagger Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You can find interesting discussions when it comes to GTA over at: http://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV http://www.reddit.com/r/GTA The way the voting system works on reddit filters out all the crap - and threaded comments work well, too. While it lasts, those subreddits will fair well. Near and past the release of GTA V there'll probably be a large influx of /r/gaming users, and you know where the quality will go then. I do have to say the discussion there is almost always better than in the V forum, though. Plus I like the 'from GTA 1 - 5' posts, really nice to see the vehicle development through the games. Anyhoo, the lounge is still noticeably better than the V forum but don't get on a high horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr quick Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Vehicle talk is even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBrick142 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 This is another reason why I moved from V section to Gen-Chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Comparing anything to the GTA V forums is like comparing any movie to Space Thunder Kids. It'll always be better. Edited August 21, 2013 by Fireman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Hunt. Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's just a forum, stop crying. Get out and get some {CENSORED}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Wolf Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Voice Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgcarva1 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You can find interesting discussions when it comes to GTA over at: http://www.reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV http://www.reddit.com/r/GTA The way the voting system works on reddit filters out all the crap - and threaded comments work well, too. Adriaan, are you an active member of the GTA V subreddit? I am an avid follower of it but never have stopped to question if any of the people there were GTAF members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) The difference between Gen Chat and the V forum is like day and night. I have been watching the GTAV section for quite some time until I decided to join the forums. Even now after over a year of posting in the most active sub-forum, I'm still active there most of the time. I'm used to all the spam, negativity and more spam. It's the usual course of a day in the V section, and it will presumably not be much different in the next few months to a year. Edited August 21, 2013 by Carl CJ Johnsons Brother Brian GTAForums Crew Chat Thread - The Sharks Chat Thread - Leone Family Mafia Chat Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Light Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have to agree with this. But when I first joined back in 2011, I was quite immature. It was actually my favorite section. But I slowly matured with time, eventually realizing how stupid that section really is. Now and then I still go in that sh*thole, but I don't post much nowadays. I usually just go around and try to find something I'm interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Adriaan, are you an active member of the GTA V subreddit? I am an avid follower of it but never have stopped to question if any of the people there were GTAF members. Active reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmilano Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=574944 You said something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDagger Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=574944 You said something? But that's hilarious. It's just some humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
na89340qv0n34b09q340 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=574944 You said something? Well, he did make the switch just today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingsickness Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 After venturing into the pre-pubescent realms of the GTA:V section I packed my bags and took a hike over to the Lounge area of the forum. Following the brief transition I immediately noticed a difference in the content posted within the two subforums. Let me elaborate I stopped reading right at that point because I knew what you were going to say. I would like the mods to do a little better jobs with some of the "freedom" that goes on in popular forms like V section. I mean its just absolute abomination of common sense that goes on over there. I feel myself losing brain cells quickly as I skim through some of most dumbest topics known to mankind. I mean Jesus...but then again I know if I really wanted to I could contribute a little more to overall forum and not just go over the the V section of it. I'm thinking about writing a short story and submitting in the writers section, but I don't have the time right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 General chit chat and other sections in the lounge is where you'll find older members who have better things to do than to constantly have to deal with GTA fan boys over there in the V section. I'm not sure why I didn't move to this part earlier but it's a great section. Also the TV section is pretty great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pizza Delivery Guy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Damn the V section. That sh*t's like Chernobyl to GTAF. I agree with previous posters about 2011 being much better. It was a simpler time, the Leaks topic, the Animals And Children topic... I wasn't posting... glad I found this place when I did, because there'd be no way I'd return if I'd come in late 2012 or around then, because that V subforum was crawling with Zee and wannabee Zees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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