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Samius Hunter Gems: 9573
#51 Posted: 01:46:14 06/03/2016
Quote: CAV
Personally I think it's really for the best for people in there to be more welcoming and accepting of new people. Yeah if the considerable lenience from the dS rules is not your style then I wouldn't really recommend coming in and trying to stomp all over everyone's fun but at the same time this warning doesn't mean the group has a right to act that way towards people from the get go, or get malicious or talk badly behind their back instead of speak to them directly when there's a problem.

When I owned the group and at one point had only two rules even then the longstanding policy was "don't be a dick" and we've had people permanently removed from the group because they just couldn't abide by that. I would like it if we didn't act that way towards people who have an interest in coming in.

Instead of acting like an exclusive clique that pretends to be welcoming to newcomers how's about we just be welcoming to newcomers period? Chances are a good few of us in that group are introverted in person and have a hard time making friends and after spending nearly a year on EqF I realize just how hard it is to try and make friends with a clique of people who claim they see you as a friend but really don't give a **** otherwise. I'd rather not continue to have others go through the same especially now when they're actively seeking to join.

Then again I'm not nearly as active in the group as I used to be so I may have a different perspective.

Also if I recall correctly rape and suicide jokes were ok back then but was changed for people who didn't approve of such things. So I don't necessarily buy the idea that the group will never change.


I do agree. It's not that we aren't accepting of new users, but in it's current state I couldn't really advertise all of the group as being perfectly welcoming towards everyone. I can certainly see new people joining in and getting along with people well, but would they really be considered as much a part of the group as any older user? Some people may have a different idea, but I couldn't honestly promise them that.

And sure, the group does change with time, but not at the whim of any user who doesn't like other people's jokes. As I said, we're not assholes, and we don't do those things to provoke people or make anyone mad, but it would be kinda pointless to join the group just to get constantly offended by someone's jokes.
84skylanderdude Platinum Sparx Gems: 5540
#52 Posted: 04:59:28 01/05/2016
Can I join the DS Skype Group or is my kind not welcome here?
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Samius Hunter Gems: 9573
#53 Posted: 10:40:52 01/05/2016
Quote: 84skylanderdude
Can I join the DS Skype Group or is my kind not welcome here?


Go ahead and ask CAV. I'm quite sure he'll add you if there's room in the group.
arceustheprime Ripto Gems: 5362
#54 Posted: 11:11:36 01/05/2016
pm me your skype name and i will ask the rest of the mods
Philomena Blue Sparx Gems: 959
#55 Posted: 13:59:06 01/05/2016
I was part of a skype group for this site but felt very excluded from literally every discussion, especially after someone took offense to something I'd said when I first got to the group. It just didn't work out for me. You might as well just get contact info from people you like and depending on the connections, have a group of your own.

Also at this point, people should be making the switch to Discord, which is different from skype so there's a bit of learning that goes with making the switch but it's ultimately better in literally every possible way.
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arceustheprime Ripto Gems: 5362
#56 Posted: 14:30:22 01/05/2016
discord doesnt have video capabilities yet and probably wont for a while which is an issue
it needs more development before i'd personally consider making a full switch

and on the other thing, yeah that was an extremely dumb thing to do on the groups behalf and a few people were being immature about the incident, however on the flip side you probably shouldnt say something offensive then be shoddy with apologizing in only the first few days you've been in a group, first impressions are really important and you kinda messed up with that
it was also annoying having to talk to other med and sort out everything because everyone was being annoying in the situation > : (
gillgrunt987 Diamond Sparx Gems: 8254
#57 Posted: 14:31:05 01/05/2016
I agree about Discord being better. It's basically Skype with better UI and features, minus camera but the group doesn't appear to go on cam often, and you can just use Skype if you actually need to talk on camera. Discord also has:
  1. Bots to improve user experience and mess with
  2. Easier moderation and manageable permissions
  3. Less hassle than Skype and browser based so no app required on desktop.
  4. Easier to invite people and constantly updated with new features

Also for further details on why Discord should be used.

I'm already in a Forum Mafia Discord group and I infinitely prefer it to Skype.

excuse the half-shilling but it really is good. Also I have Sunday to spare before properly temporarily leaving.
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Philomena Blue Sparx Gems: 959
#58 Posted: 14:46:01 01/05/2016
I personally don't even remember what I had said that had been offensive, I only remember that I was really confused why there was any offense taken to it at all. So really it probably makes sense that I didn't fit in if my views are so far apart from those of others in the group. Doesn't mean other people can't try to fit in and be successful. Looking back on my earlier post I implied that the group was something that shouldn't be joined, and that's not necessarily the case. I just meant for people to actively consider what they try to get involved with.
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CAV Platinum Sparx Gems: 6430
#59 Posted: 16:36:36 01/05/2016
Quote: Philomena
I personally don't even remember what I had said that had been offensive, I only remember that I was really confused why there was any offense taken to it at all. So really it probably makes sense that I didn't fit in if my views are so far apart from those of others in the group. Doesn't mean other people can't try to fit in and be successful. Looking back on my earlier post I implied that the group was something that shouldn't be joined, and that's not necessarily the case. I just meant for people to actively consider what they try to get involved with.


I frankly forgot what you said as well, and your time in the group was brief to begin with.

That said, I do agree that it's something people should think about before they just jump in. The group is a clique and has a mob mentality and while it's not impossible to get into it it can be a bit more difficult if group members don't already know you.

Also the group can have it's own drama every now and then or have a thing for ****talking. That's fine. I only ask that you please keep that stuff in the group and off the forum. Don't give me extra work to do.
LunarDistortion Ripto Gems: 3606
#60 Posted: 17:01:35 01/05/2016
Everyone has pretty much said what had to be said about the Skype Group already. If you want to join us, jump right in. Just be a little cautious as it is a different feel from normal darkSpyro.

Also, get ready to see me play through Super Mario Sunshine in every call you see me in.
Carmelita Fox Prismatic Sparx Gems: 13122
#61 Posted: 17:37:58 01/05/2016
To be frank, the most well known Skype group is pretty much a friend group rather than a general forum group.
84skylanderdude Platinum Sparx Gems: 5540
#62 Posted: 18:20:44 01/05/2016
This sounds like my kind of group
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