The threads seem to be a little puerile

[Metrodance]

Any real discussion, questions or banter?

The opportunity is here but I visit and see threads I won’t even reference. A little sad.

Please don’t take this as a overall criticism and flame me (I can take it by the way) but it’s an observation.

Aren't there other things to talk about?

 

[-phreak]

so....start an interesting topic?

 

[Raimondin]

Any real discussion, questions or banter?

The opportunity is here but I visit and see threads I won’t even reference. A little sad.

Please don’t take this as a overall criticism and flame me (I can take it by the way) but it’s an observation.

Aren't there other things to talk about?

I agree. I almost feel guilty in a way that seems I've neglected posting a thread(s) of interest for the rest of us. That's going to change real soon. There are so many other GLBT things or issues to touch upon to fill up the rest of the space. Let's see where it goes.

 

[Ricwilly]

Whats puerile mean?

 

[Ricwilly]

Never mind, I'll look it up.

 

[kbate]

I too have noticed this and several of us discussed it in: https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=341735 a few weeks ago.

 

[BALUS]

I too have noticed this and several of us discussed it in: https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=341735 a few weeks ago.

That isn't fucking serious about your AV is it?

 

[Jay4fun2day39]

Whats puerile mean?

Did you look it up like you said?
Because I can't find my dam dictionary.
Geesh, I hate words with more vowels then consonants. On wheel of fortune that would cost quite a bit to buy all those vowels.

Oh, goodness, I'm sounding a bit boyish or childish.

 

[Ricwilly]

Did you look it up like you said?
Because I can't find my dam dictionary.
Geesh, I hate words with more vowels then consonants. On wheel of fortune that would cost quite a bit to buy all those vowels.

Oh, goodness, I'm sounding a bit boyish or childish.

pu·er·ile

ADJECTIVE:

Belonging to childhood; juvenile.
Immature; childish

 

[Etoile]

Speaking as myself and not as a moderator of this forum, I'm inclined to agree with you. The reason you don't see me posting here more often even though I'm a mod is because when I first started this forum, I tried to make it conform to my vision of intelligent conversation and I got a lot of backlash for it. The overall opinion was that I should leave everything alone unless there were specific rule violations (posting personal info, etc), and so the board has taken its own path. That path isn't really one I am inclined to participate in heavily, due to the nature of many of the threads. I still consider this board an important responsibility, but I don't really see much to chime in on here.

What can be done? I'm not sure if anything can. The board participants will do what they wish. We do get thoughtful and informative threads now and again. I agree with the characterizations of the GLBT board that were given in the GB thread, but again - it's an audience-driven forum.

 

[Metrodance]

Speaking as myself and not as a moderator of this forum, I'm inclined to agree with you.

I think it is because I don't know everyone so I can't identify the serious posters. I also know it is diffiuclt to begin serious threads and many people avoid them.

 

[sweetsyn]

I agree, to a large extent. There are many GLBT issues that should be discussed, political, social and spiritual. I read and even post on several threads. Currently I'm in a rather active discussion on one thread that has taken a turn from it's original topic after a statement I made regarding all TSs being treated like shemales. However, I would love to see more threads on more serious topics.
Gabi

 

[Equinoxe]

What can be done? I'm not sure if anything can. The board participants will do what they wish. We do get thoughtful and informative threads now and again. I agree with the characterizations of the GLBT board that were given in the GB thread, but again - it's an audience-driven forum.

In the other thread on the GB, I said something about that, which I think is very true (I said something I think is true? How shocking!) People don't start serious discussions because people don't respond to serious discussion because people don't start serious discussions, and so on. It's similar to why the General Board is slow late at night and early in the morning American times. There aren't that many people posting, so there aren't that many threads to respond to, so there aren't that many people responding, so there isn't anything to respond to. It becomes a bit of a self-reinforcing cycle of conversation.

 

[Metrodance]

In the other thread on the GB, I said something about that, which I think is very true (I said something I think is true? How shocking!) People don't start serious discussions because people don't respond to serious discussion because people don't start serious discussions, and so on. It's similar to why the General Board is slow late at night and early in the morning American times. There aren't that many people posting, so there aren't that many threads to respond to, so there aren't that many people responding, so there isn't anything to respond to. It becomes a bit of a self-reinforcing cycle of conversation.

I think you’ve just summed up why, unfortunately, so many posters leave.

 

[Equinoxe]

I think you’ve just summed up why, unfortunately, so many posters leave.

Yes, I think that unfortunately that is the case, and many of those people are missed.

 

[Ricwilly]

I'm as up for intellectual conversation as the next person, but what do you expect? No offence to the good people I have met here but I have had some rather unpleasant encounters. Don't get me wrong, I like lit as a whole, I'm just saying judging from what I have experienced, I expect to encounter some juvenile and malicious behavior. Seems some are here to make theirselves feel better by putting others down. Or maybe thats just their idea of fun.

 

[Metrodance]

I'm as up for intellectual conversation as the next person, but what do you expect? No offence to the good people I have met here but I have had some rather unpleasant encounters. Don't get me wrong, I like lit as a whole, I'm just saying judging from what I have experienced, I expect to encounter some juvenile and malicious behavior. Seems some are here to make theirselves feel better by putting others down. Or maybe thats just their idea of fun.

That is very true but real life is also filled with people like that. Lit has more than it’s fair share of bullies and borderline psychopaths – but there are also some wonderful people who don’t seek the limelight and have intelligent, thoughtful and insightful comments to make.

 

[Ricwilly]

That is very true but real life is also filled with people like that. Lit has more than it’s fair share of bullies and borderline psychopaths – but there are also some wonderful people who don’t seek the limelight and have intelligent, thoughtful and insightful comments to make.

Very true.

 

[blackieone]

without quoting many of you,i agree.............it seems that now there's a sort of" neutral common ground",so to speak.Many previous topics have encountered problems since people did start arguing about something and that did end up in "who do you think you are" discussions.Also,many people come here for entertainement.But when something interesting is posted,there are a few good exceptions.Case in point is the thread about "Literotica photo posting guidelines",where the opinions are shared-as yet-without any(almost) personal attacks.
As nice surprise ,i have yet to find someone who has posted here something along the lines of"why don't you start something yourself,instead of just criticize?"
I do think that,like it did happen before,the trend will change in a short while...........especially when you will not able to post porn pic s from other sites...........everywhere on lit people will go away and ther e will be more interesting topics..............maybe

 

[killallhippies]

i almost miss the fights from when this board first started. at least then it was interesting. this board has become quite pointless. there have been several threads i've thought of posting here, but didn't because i was sure they'd get absolutely no response.

and i'm talking about serious threads. i do like to post them on occasion.

 

[Raimondin]

I think it is because I don't know everyone so I can't identify the serious posters. I also know it is diffiuclt to begin serious threads and many people avoid them.

So true. Many seem to avoid anything of a serious nature. I think that's why I was hesitant more than often to post such a thread. Now I regret not doing it. Maybe things will balance out here once more.

 

[Angel]

Speaking as myself and not as a moderator of this forum, I'm inclined to agree with you. The reason you don't see me posting here more often even though I'm a mod is because when I first started this forum, I tried to make it conform to my vision of intelligent conversation and I got a lot of backlash for it. The overall opinion was that I should leave everything alone unless there were specific rule violations (posting personal info, etc), and so the board has taken its own path. That path isn't really one I am inclined to participate in heavily, due to the nature of many of the threads. I still consider this board an important responsibility, but I don't really see much to chime in on here.

What can be done? I'm not sure if anything can. The board participants will do what they wish. We do get thoughtful and informative threads now and again. I agree with the characterizations of the GLBT board that were given in the GB thread, but again - it's an audience-driven forum.

I love you.

I miss those days. Most GBLT chats and forums are exactly like what this one has turned into, and I'm including livejournal communities in that as well. They start out as intelligent discussion areas, and eventually degenerate into "OMG THIS GIRL FLIRTED WITH ME AM I GAY?!" for the rest of eternity.

All we can do is try to have our own conversations in between the people who don't know if they're gay and need a poll on Lit to find out.

 

[gypsywitch]

I like my threads here, but I'll try to pitch in on the ones that have some meat when they come around.
There are no SF people here... they must all blather on someplace else.

I

feel

so

utterly,




utterly...




alone.

 

[Metrodance]

Yes, it is lonely - and finding astute companions for conversation is difficult everywhere.

I’m sad that this board has lost its way. It’s hard to ignore that it’s our fault.

 

[kbate]

Yes, it is lonely - and finding astute companions for conversation is difficult everywhere.

I’m sad that this board has lost its way. It’s hard to ignore that it’s our fault.

Fault lies with both those who permit the change and those who implement it. There is little we can do on an open board to prevent the inquisitive topics and only heavy handed moderation could stop them now (hardly something in the spirit of Lit).