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All older members are going to seem intimidating. Maybe cause they've been here for 5+ years and have seen this nonsense countless times. We've seen the highs and lows of Codex and in all honesty, this is one of our higher low points. Sure we have an active community, but most of us "older" members again have graduated beyond posting like it's the NeoBoards. Codex used to be an active community with tons of staff, was it better then? I don't know. I'd hardly consider myself an active member of the community. It's just we used to have conversations beyond what the typical "I got frozen" and "I just discovered sex". I remember when we used to argue Politics, Physics, etc. I remember when posts had SUBSTANCE. At least I don't see it anymore. Maybe once a week or so. Us 'older' members are cynical only because we know what this Forum used to be, and although we drag ourselves off the couch to post, we really have nothing to look forward to as far as posts go. There's a reason PRBM is the only new retired member, THAT's what our community used to be. A group of friends who had semi-intellectual posts. Now we have some blonde chick who thinks DD's on a 200 pound frame look attractive and a bunch of people that worship a retard that can barely code programs and thinks he's the shit.
I'm not grumpy, I'm just high. Don't take offense to anything I say, it's the truth, at least in my book.
These highs and lows that you speak of are probably personal highs and lows. Just because people aren't talking about what you want them to talk about, doesn't mean the entire site has gone to shit.
We've been more active lately than we have in three years (we are receiving more posts per day, and more overall hits). It's just that our audience has changed, and so has our material. Yes, the quality of posts have decreased a bit, but that is because we've refined our focus to include the things we're good at -- making programs and apps. Naturally, every noob is going to want to ask about that. They can go to a physics forum, or a politics forum if they want to talk about that stuff, because you can't expect us to specifically cater to every little thing that people are interested in.My advice? Set a good example for these people, and take advantage of the vote-down modification that we plan to bring in soon (to get rid of the nonsense posts).
Also, those who have problems with iargue, you can kindly shut up now (let's not beat around the bush with whom the last part of the post is in reference to). You have expressed your displeasure with his conduct, and we've talked to him about his opinionated posts. He has agreed to cut down on it, he's not going anywhere, and we're not letting him go. I will start removing hurtful posts soon because it is starting to become harassment. You don't need to agree with his point of view on things, but you don't need to bash him for it either.
With that said, there's a block feature where you can add users to it. Filter certain people's content out at your own discretion. It will make things a lot easier for all of us.
