just thinking aloud

[Chickenslol]

kinda wild, i've only been on BYC for a short amount of time and i feel like there's been a little shift in the culture already. Not to bring up the trolls discussion again, but it does kinda feel like i'm seeing more and more threads closed. There's just been a lot more tension, and subsequently, a lot more moderation. And don't get me wrong, I live for the drama, we all do, but i didn't really come to BYC for fighting, i came here for chickens. maybe it's just that i've been on here more and so i see more, but i just think it's strange. not to be prophetic, but i definitely feel like someones gonna boil over eventually. Anyways, stay kind to yourself and others!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

It's funny, I'v felt the same way. Things have just seemed more tense, I'm not sure if it's just because I've been spending more time here or what.

 

[Chickenslol]

It's funny, I'v felt the same way. Things have just seemed more tense, I'm not sure if it's just because I've been spending more time here or what.

it does seem like the deeper you go, the darker it gets, same with every website

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I feel like it's the state of the world we're in right now. No matter what, I try to act in a way that I wouldn't regret or in a way that I wouldn't mind my daughter mimicking. I love the interaction and enjoy learning from such knowledgeable people. It's a pleasure to be here, in my opinion. (I am trying to do everything in life intentionally so please overlook me if I'm coming across as cheesy) The threads I've come across that seem to be unkind, I just step away, unless it's someone who I've interacted with for a long time and know their intentions are being misconstrued which I will reply in a way to hopefully not offend either/any party. I've lived a lot of my life walking on eggshells so I have become better at trying to smooth things over and wording things as best I can to hopefully help.

 

[Chickenslol]

I feel like it's the state of the world we're in right now. No matter what, I try to act in a way that I wouldn't regret or in a way that I wouldn't mind my daughter mimicking. I love the interaction and enjoy learning from such knowledgeable people. It's a pleasure to be here, in my opinion. (I am trying to do everything in life intentionally so please overlook me if I'm coming across as cheesy) The threads I've come across that seem to be unkind, I just step away, unless it's someone who I've interacted with for a long time and know their intentions are being misconstrued which I will reply in a way to hopefully not offend either/any party. I lived a lot of my life walking on eggshells so I have become better at trying to smooth things over and wording things as best I can to hopefully help.

I think learning to walk away is something everyone could use a refresher on. I do feel so much better when you just report and unwatch threads that go south, huge weight lifted off. And i normally love this website so its so sad when people fight The people here are usually very nice in general though

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I think learning to walk away is something everyone could use a refresher on. I do feel so much better when you just report and unwatch threads that go south, huge weight lifted off. And i normally love this website so its so sad when people fight The people here are usually very nice in general though

Right!?! There are too many instances in life where we don't have the luxury to walk away so why not take advantage anytime we can. Less stress is worth striving for!

 

[Disintegration]

I haven't been here for that long, but It does a feel a bit different from when I started looking on here without an account like 8 months back or so.
I decided to actually start regularly responding and participating in threads a couple days ago.

This seems a bit off topic, but a few years back when I first got my guinea pigs, I spent a lot of time stalking a guinea pig forum pretty often. There was a lot of big punishments for little mistakes, and a lot of trolls. It always felt really tense there. I thought that the tension and heavy moderation of that forum site was just normal, but now that I came to BYC I realized that it wasn't tense here at all. Conversation here is almost always helpful and friendly! I haven't actually seen any arguments or trolls yet.

I'm really happy I have a nice forum to talk about other chicken owners, even if it does get a little tense at times. Hopefully it gets better soon as the world begins to go back to normal from the pandemic. I can understand why people would want to stir unnecessary trouble in a time like this.

 

[chickentrains]

I don't notice it any more than in other threads,

with a large population of people hanging around together, bad stuff is going to happen.

 

[Disintegration]

I don't notice it any more than in other threads,

with a large population of people hanging around together, bad stuff is going to happen.

Especially when there's near nobody to talk to IRL. With many places closed or having limited hours, online spaces will become more chaotic.

 

[cheepteach]

Coming from a theraputic educational school job for 30 yrs, I am really uncomfortable with people typing seriously depressing/self-hating/futile posts. I don't know if they're trolling, being drama queens, or sincerely in need of professional help. When I don't respond or comment, I worry that maybe I could have made a difference. BUT I don't want that responsibility for strangers. does this make sense?