The Official Forums is an EXTREMELY poor example of a "Good Community"

[Renalt]

Because you can't say anything in game, not even "turn your stance on please" because it may get your account suspended for "bad behavior"

Did something like that really happen? That is so dumb if true. It shouldn't be that way at all.

[SturmChurro]

Did something like that really happen? That is so dumb if true. It shouldn't be that way at all.

Let's see.. under the ToS doing that should fall under prohibited activities... yes, right here:

Expressions that compel a playing style

[Avatre]

Let's see.. under the ToS doing that should fall under prohibited activities... yes, right here:

But wouldn't that also take into the account the tank not turning on their stance compelling the rest of the group to be compelled to their playing style?

[Hysterior]

As someone who worked in the gaming industry and had to moderate (F2P shooters!) forums, this place is PARADISE!

[SturmChurro]

But wouldn't that also take into the account the tank not turning on their stance compelling the rest of the group to be compelled to their playing style?

Can't prove intent. Could be a new/learning player.

[Joven]

I've been off and on these forums since 2013 have seen both the good side and the bad side and have a been a part of both as well. One of the main problems is we're not allowed to actually act like a community as deviating from discussing anything other than the game is a bannable offense so it is difficult to build up any camaraderie, though not impossible.

There was a time in the wee era of 2019 when the community came together and had a grand old time on a troll thread someone had started to try and smear their FC mates for whatever reason. What happened after was otterly amazing. It was the perfect example of what a community should be. That is until we all got suspended....

Long live #ottergate

[LittleArrow]

Like the poster above me, I've been around for a bit (long live the non-forum lodestone that google still for some reason suggests to me....). I do post every once in a while when I think I might have a decent idea that may be a helpful suggestion. I also post in support to some areas that I believe the dev team should definitely focus on (Viera hats.........). However, for the most part, I never come here. I noticed the extreme hatefulness of these forums, not just towards each other, but also towards the game as well. The game isn't perfect and should be criticized. Ideas should be shared and suggestions should definitely be given, but I just got exhausted with the extremity of what users were posting. I'm definitely clutching my pearls lol.

I just gave up and stopped coming. I've had WAY more fun with the game by going to ffxiv reddit. I can enjoy some funny memes, get some cool news posted, and do whatever I can to avoid the dozens of fan art that gets reposted LOL @.@ (I still check them out for the most part XD).

Just take a break from the forums OP. You'll quickly notice a far more positive experience with the game in general.

[LianaThorne]

Didn't read through all the posts but imo this feels like the only place one can be critical and have heated discussions in this game. Try it in NN or FC chats and you get dogged on by multiple people about how you need to be more positive and any criticism against the game is wrong. How you're the problem just because you aren't dedicating your life to worshipping some of the main Scions. Things of that nature.

I enjoy how people really aren't afraid to be themselves here, even if it causes arguments. I'd rather have honest arguments than lie and agree out of fear of being ostracized by your in game community.

[xxmiamorecadenza]

After being hit with a demeaning and all-too-common racial stereotype after mentioning my race and gender on here and that post being upvoted I realized this place and the people here aren’t the greatest.

I also admit Ive gotten real heated here before. And now at this point I maintain a distance and glance at the occasional thread. But I keep interactions to a minimum. It’s done wonders.

[Axxion]

5 times 0 is still 0.

this is why you are a national treasure