How Do You Read GC?

[AlphaFrog]

I asked this question in another thread, but I'm starting a thread to further discuss:

Why do BGLOs tend to put general info/chitchat their GLO Specific forums?

On first glance, they appear to be a generic free-for-anyone, everyone is welcome to answer, and I believe, for the most part, they are.

But, then you get to certain (extra-sensitive, maybe?) threads, where non-BGLO members feel less then welcome on.

From what response I've received, and logically thinking about it, I've decided it probably comes down to how different people read GC. I personally log on (if not cookied), then click on "message boards" and the top, and then "View New Posts" on the right side. This brings up any posts since last time I visited in order of how recent the last post of the thread is. Others apparently head straight over to the BGLO forums and pretty much ignore everything else. I believe that this is why "Chitchat" type threads end up in BGLO forums.

Does anyone else have any other reasons/insights into this?

[Honeykiss1974]

I guess I don't understand why this is even an issue or question to begin with. But anyways.....

I will admit that I do like to discuss news stories/chit chat/whatever without all the trolls and GC deviants posting garbage that has NOTHING whatsoever to do with the topic ( and how some Mods just letting it go on and on an on forever). In the BGLO forums, things are actively moderated so that's kept to a minimum.

Given the fact that some of these topics are usually race related, keeping the "ignorant element of GC" out of the threads is even more important ...well to me anyways.

When I come to GC, I just click "View all new posts" so I do see everything.

[mccoyred]

I have certain forums saved so when I logon to GC, I hit 'User CP' and go to the forums I have selected. Occasionally, I will visit other forums that I don't have saved, esp if a thread hints at another forum or topic or specific response.

I can't read everything, (I don't have that kind of time) so I read what I feel is most relevant to me and my life. GC is not necessarily the place I come to widen my horizons and extend my universe although sometimes that happens.

[btb87]

I am answering for me, and for me only.

I liken it to the same reason why all the Black kids sit together in the cafereria. There are things to which most of us can relate and have a common bond, and like HK said, so many of the posts turn to race and an all out race war that it's safer over here where I fit in.

I am subscribed to all of the D9 forums, as well as Chit Chat and Greek Life and I posted on Chit Chat a couple of days ago for the first time in quite a while.

[Finallypink]

I have AKA bookmarked and from there I click into the other D9 forums.

[ladygreek]

AF, I also don't understand why this bothers you so much.

For me I subscribe to the NPHC forums, Greek Life and Chit Chat. I read the NPHC forums first then maybe go to GL and CC. But very honestly, except for a few topics there aren't many in those two forums that interest me.

The main reason I joined this board was because of the D9 specific forums.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by ladygreek
AF, I also don't understand why this bothers you so much.

Mainly, it's because sometimes I respond to certain "chitchat" type threads on D9 boards, and it's all good because it's just a "chitchat" type thread. Other times (and particularly when I disagree with certain people and/or the general consensus) it seems like I get a "Why are you even posting in this Forum, you're not even black?" sentiment, and unless it's specifically stated (This thread is for AKA's ONLY or APhiA's ONLY or BGLO's ONLY) I assume that it's welcome to all posters, and sometimes after I post, I come to find out that it's apparently not.

I know there are many "black" issues that I will never fully be able to see "your" side on, because I've never been there, but I do think it's important, especially in race discussions to get input from both sides.

[unspokenone25]

Originally posted by mccoyred
I have certain forums saved so when I logon to GC, I hit 'User CP' and go to the forums I have selected. Occasionally, I will visit other forums that I don't have saved, esp if a thread hints at another forum or topic or specific response.

I can't read everything, (I don't have that kind of time) so I read what I feel is most relevant to me and my life. GC is not necessarily the place I come to widen my horizons and extend my universe although sometimes that happens.

DITTO!!

[Honeykiss1974]

So the issue isn't why are their news, chit chat type threads in the BGLO forum. The issue is that you do not feel welcomed to express your opinion on certain topics (ex. race-related discussions) and therefore if these were posted in the general forums of GC, you would have more support for your viewpoint?

Is that basically it?

Because if it is, then I think the greater issue is why don't people from the general forum post in the BGLO forums more often?
Everyone is welcomed to come here afterall.
Just not with foolishness though.

[nonchalant]

As a Trollquisha, non-greek, and anything else that I am or have been deemed by people, I also feel that any thread that doesn't call for a specific group only, ex. 1913 thread deltas only, I am able to post in. I get the why are you here posting and other comments as well. I still post anyway. I understand why people feel better talking about certain topics to a certain group of people. That's all fine and dandy. My problem is when people can't think outside of the box and limit themselves to a certain group because they feel outsiders aren't on the same intellectual level as them at all. That's very one sided and closed-minded. Also people that think they are absolutely right about everything and what they say goes. Lots of contradiction going on too. Then when they try to tell you that you are out of line, they come at you with off the wall responses to remedy the issue. Overall, I read GC based on people and how they respond. I learn as I go. Certain people can come in and act a fool and it's okay. Others do the same and it closes the thread. People say they are not close minded then post that they are in a different thread. Learn and keep posting. Different strokes for different folks. No standard.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
So the issue isn't why are their news, chit chat type threads in the BGLO forum. The issue is that you do not feel welcomed to express your opinion on certain topics (ex. race-related discussions) and therefore if these were posted in the general forums of GC, you would have more support for your viewpoint?

Is that basically it?

Because if it is, then I think the greater issue is why don't people from the general forum post in the BGLO forums more often?
Everyone is welcomed to come here afterall.
Just not with foolishness though.

Good post.

[Dionysus]

I only post in the D9 forums because I'm annoyed by all of the pink people in the general forums!

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by Dionysus
I only post in the D9 forums because I'm annoyed by all of the pink people in the general forums!

You silly.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
Mainly, it's because sometimes I respond to certain "chitchat" type threads on D9 boards, and it's all good because it's just a "chitchat" type thread. Other times (and particularly when I disagree with certain people and/or the general consensus) it seems like I get a "Why are you even posting in this Forum, you're not even black?" sentiment, and unless it's specifically stated (This thread is for AKA's ONLY or APhiA's ONLY or BGLO's ONLY) I assume that it's welcome to all posters, and sometimes after I post, I come to find out that it's apparently not.

I know there are many "black" issues that I will never fully be able to see "your" side on, because I've never been there, but I do think it's important, especially in race discussions to get input from both sides.

And I can't tell you the number of times I have felt uncomfortable posting in GL or CC, because if I express my "Black" point of view, I will be accused of holding on to the past, or playing the race card (although race is not a card, tm Chaos,) or turning everything into a racial issue.

[starang21]

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