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How To Tip Over A Social Media Apple Cart

Started by jeff37923, May 26, 2020, 09:00:29 AM

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Omega

Quote from: Brad;1131712Sounds like GI Joe...not actually allowed to shoot anyone, or He-Man...have a sword? Sorry, you can only punch.

Actually in He-Man they clashed swords quite a bit. They just never cut anyone. And not sure as its been a few decades, but probably didnt punch anyone. That is how moral guardians have been over the decades. You can swing a sword but cant punch someone. You can punch someone but cant swing a sword, etc ad stupidium.

Abraxus

My take with what can or cannot be allowed at the table requires both sides to debate and discuss in good faith what both sides want allowed at the table.

If player XYX is afraid of Spiders and refuses to say anything about it and joins a campaign where that creatures shows up in many encounters and is uncomfortable and unhappy. The fault is on them. One does not have to reveal they are afraid of Spiders at the same time why are they joining a campaign where Spiders are likely to be common. Once the campaign starts I change nothing unless it something problematic or was told may vother a player at the table.

As a DM if Player Xyz has said many times he has arachnophobia either ask that they find another table or don't put in Spiders as a monster encounter or keep it to a minimum. If players all mention a dislike for torture scenes putting a descriptive in length encounter of one is you just being a insensitive ignorant jerk imo.

Both sides need to come to an understanding and both sides are responsible to do so.

trechriron

Quote from: jeff37923;1131732If the Player who filled out the form is sitting across the table from the GM and hands him the completed form (which is likely in a convention or game day scenario), I think that even you would be able to figure out who it was. :D

I love you too!! :-D

Seriously, we could just shuffle them into a manila folder. I could get a set of stickers so you can't ID handwriting. Double-blind 3rd party regulated procedure with full privacy measures? Online form to be filled out using a privacy service to both obfuscate and randomize?!?!?! :D

But I get your point, and frankly, it's a good one. I just have conversations with people. I showed the form to my current group to get a feel for it, and one player liked it and two hated it. Of the haters, one was left-leaning, the other right-leaning (by my assessment, not by any admission to such). So, this is not a political issue but a practical one. Personally, I think people should be honest with one another. If there really is a hard line for you on any issue, you should discuss with the GM upfront.
Trentin C Bergeron (trechriron)
Bard, Creative & RPG Enthusiast

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jeff37923

Quote from: trechriron;1131825I love you too!! :-D
You do understand that I am engaged.... :D

Quote from: trechriron;1131825But I get your point, and frankly, it's a good one. I just have conversations with people. I showed the form to my current group to get a feel for it, and one player liked it and two hated it. Of the haters, one was left-leaning, the other right-leaning (by my assessment, not by any admission to such). So, this is not a political issue but a practical one. Personally, I think people should be honest with one another. If there really is a hard line for you on any issue, you should discuss with the GM upfront.

Yeah, I'd prefer a Session Zero discussion (even if it was short) to handing my Players a form to fill out. The former is more personal and welcoming while the later is more impersonal and off-putting.
"Meh."

Godspar Games

Quote from: Mistwell;1131313Someone posted the Monte Cook 'Consent in Gaming" book as a recommendation to the Out of Print RPGs group. "If you're looking to run something for a new group and you're not sure how they'll handle certain topics, I've found that the form/questionnaire in this free supplement from Monte Cook Games has been pretty useful. Particularly if you're planning on running some things that could be quite a bit more edgy. (In Nomine, various World of Darkness games, etc.)"

A consent form for gaming? Fuck that. Just because people say "infantilize everyone" doesn't mean we SHOULD.

Talk to your players like they're adults and lay it out at the beginning: "Life on Earth and thus human experience is full of sex, drugs, violence, swearing, idolatry, and countless ideas and actions that we dislike and disagree with. Genocides happen. The earth hosts but a single race and yet it is still riddled with racism, sexism, xenophobia, etc. In a fantasy world humans will try to fuck mermaids. Is there a word for people that dislike that?" And on and on.

Being a DM is a bit like being a standup comedian: you have to be able to explore all topics and the people in the audience have to understand that need for freedom, have to understand the CONTEXT, and have to give you the benefit of the doubt. Until they pull an Adam Koebel.

If someone has the emotional/cognitive strength of a seven year old they can go play Animal Crossing instead.
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Be Creative. Have Fun. Get Weird. And Don\'t Fuck Around.

Mistwell

Quote from: yancy;1131635Wait a second, is 'Mistwell' the guy that tried to sell that ridiculous story about the cap & gown manufactorium? I don't remember a lot of stuff that's typed on this site, or who typed it, but that bit of internet performance art really stood out :)

What on earth are you talking about?

yancy

I don't have a clue about that quote either, I don't know anything about a 'cap and gown manufactorium' and I'm pretty sure 'manufactorium' isn't even a word.

Did you mess up and quote somebody else by mistake, and somehow get my screen name in there, or do I need to be concerned about the security of my account?
Quote from: Rhedynif you are against this, I assume you are racist.

Ghostmaker

Quote from: yancy;1132523I'm pretty sure 'manufactorium' isn't even a word.

Unless you live in the 41st century (I've seen it pop up in Warhammer 40k a bit).

Mistwell

Quote from: yancy;1132523I don't have a clue about that quote either, I don't know anything about a 'cap and gown manufactorium' and I'm pretty sure 'manufactorium' isn't even a word.

Did you mess up and quote somebody else by mistake, and somehow get my screen name in there, or do I need to be concerned about the security of my account?

No I checked, that's a quote of your post. What an odd turn of events. You can click page back to see it.

My company does make caps and gowns, among other things, so that's what Jeff was referring to. But I don't know what story you (or someone with your handle) is referring to? And I've never called it "manufactorium" but I like it and might in the future!

SherlynRichards

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Tipping over the social media apple cart" can be quite a task, but it's all about shaking things up and staying innovative. If you're looking for ways to revamp your social media strategy and bring in some fresh ideas, you might want to explore a resource like SMM World. They offer some helpful insights and tools to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media.

Scooter

Quote from: mAcular Chaotic on May 26, 2020, 08:57:33 PM
I don't really see the problem with the consent rules.

I don't pander to the insane.  It wastes my time.  So it is a problem to do so.
There is no saving throw vs. stupidity

Venka

Quote from: SherlynRichards on October 02, 2023, 04:06:29 AM
"Tipping over the social media apple cart" can be quite a task, but it's all about shaking things up and staying innovative

Holy necromancy, Batman!

Quote from: BatmanA thread dead for two years, walking the streets of Gotham again.  And with his first post too, Robin!

Effete

Quote from: Venka on October 02, 2023, 10:26:30 AM
Quote from: SherlynRichards on October 02, 2023, 04:06:29 AM
"Tipping over the social media apple cart" can be quite a task, but it's all about shaking things up and staying innovative

Holy necromancy, Batman!

Quote from: BatmanA thread dead for two years, walking the streets of Gotham again.  And with his first post too, Robin!

It's a bot. I've noticed this on other sites. It necroes a thread with some tangentially-related, milquetoast reply, then a day or two later updates the comment with a link to some service or product.

jeff37923

Quote from: Effete on October 03, 2023, 12:30:01 AM
Quote from: Venka on October 02, 2023, 10:26:30 AM
Quote from: SherlynRichards on October 02, 2023, 04:06:29 AM
"Tipping over the social media apple cart" can be quite a task, but it's all about shaking things up and staying innovative

Holy necromancy, Batman!

Quote from: BatmanA thread dead for two years, walking the streets of Gotham again.  And with his first post too, Robin!

It's a bot. I've noticed this on other sites. It necroes a thread with some tangentially-related, milquetoast reply, then a day or two later updates the comment with a link to some service or product.

Oh, what wonders has AI brought us!
"Meh."

Venka

Quote from: Effete on October 03, 2023, 12:30:01 AM
It's a bot. I've noticed this on other sites. It necroes a thread with some tangentially-related, milquetoast reply, then a day or two later updates the comment with a link to some service or product.

Gods, I thought it was just a noob.  But you're right, it's totally some scambot.