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Miss-Behave

@Miss-Behave

Stunner

+ 6

Posted: 9 years ago

I have visited and posted on many forums and i have always come across a common issue in a few forums. That issue is the over-defensive members.

Forums are for the purpose that fans get to interact with one another and have friendly discussions on their favourite show, but also for individuals to be able to share negative and positive criticism of a show.

The issue is that many of times i have, and i'm sure many of you at one point may have experienced this also that when you so happen to make a post that is an honest criticism of a show that points out the flaws of it whether that is flaws in the story line or lack of originality you are met with replies from rude and ignorant people who throw around the "Have a problem with it? Then don't watch it." card and making a post you intended to be a friendly discussion become incredibly bitter.

Why do people feel the need to be so petty that they feel just because they personally love something that if someone else manages to find an obvious flaw in it, then they should shut that person out by telling them that they should not watch the show then if their going to criticise it? This is the one thing i dislike about discussion threads and turns me off from giving my honest opinions.

I'm not saying this because it happened on this forums but it happened just now when i went to look back at a post i made yesterday on another forum to be met with such comments.

I just want people to understand that we should avoid making such comments just because someone points out a flaw they noticed, as such responses from people can make other members feel reluctant to post their opinions whether they are negative or positive, and it is my request that when it comes to replying to posts that are meant to critique a show, please be wary of the manner in which you reply and understand forums are open to positive and negative reviews as long as they are in good taste and follow forum rules and you should not tell a person not to watch the show just because you don't agree with what they are saying.

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Reine Lobo

@Rein123

Rocker

Posted: 9 years ago

Have you visited the Pavitra Rishta and Qubool Hai Forums then I guess I understand what you mean. But then you shouldn't let the negativity stop you from expressing your opinions because if you are right there and your posts are clearly true to the point then no one stands a chance when it comes to challenging our opinion.

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Benzaiten

@Minionite

Channel Moderator

+ 43

Posted: 9 years ago

I feel it depends on forum to forum. Being a viewbie in 4 forums and having been a member in a multitude of forums, I can tell you that it really depends on the forum members. For example, in CID forum, "negativity" so to speak is accepted and welcomed. It's discussed. As long as you aren't bashing, no one goes after you. But when I was part of the Rakt Sambandh forum, criticism wasn't always accepted.

I feel here criticism might be accepted and discussed.

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MuguetDScorpion

@MuguetDScorpion

Stunner

+ 4

Posted: 9 years ago

It happened to me many times in many forums. Recent one was in CAS forum. People here want to praise and worship their favorite actors or shows. They want only positive feedback. They think criticism is equal to spread negativity. In CAS forum some members started watching the show after the leap but we are watching the show since day one. They told us to leave the show if we are not happy seeing the love story. Heights of kuch bhi. Anyways no matter what they say it won't stop me from criticizing because that's why I joined IF. I am not here to just worship my favorites.

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whitewitch

@whitewitch

Dazzler

+ 4

Posted: 9 years ago

It happen when fans overly like characters.
Any critisim is welcome if it not bashing but constructive.
When mahabarath was started on star I was happy becoz it opened many doors for my favorite topics discussion.
But in that forum many topics were banned fearing of fan oppressing topic.
They favored shaheer more than flaws of Arjun.
So I left when mb forum no longer welcomed good crtisism
Here also as long as nobody bashes astali and noorarjun I m open for any healthy discussion on them.
And Sammy thank you for increasing forum activities becoz we are far behind in ranking

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zama

@Zamaoas

Beginner

Posted: 9 years ago

Anyway I'm just new I do understand, that's why I have a few post so many negativities and I really don't like it. I'll just be one of those people in the background not to get involved with so many issues and about the program that I watch, sorry coming into the forum I find it hard, you are right negative or positive feedback are good if they don't hurt anyone feeling... 😕 🤓

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