Simple, activists from both sides are here and when you try to speak about something else they simply ignore you. One of the few ways to get attention here is to speak about their subjects, so well, peoples do what works I guess ...

Sometimes you can have an actual discussion, but that's rare.

they don't all love Lain.

It wasn't always like this. There used to be an explicit rule against politics and religious posts.

Steam got scared though, after of being accused of "censorship" and also didn't want to spend anymore resources on moderating political and "political" posts.

Originally posted by Chaosolous:

It wasn't always like this. There used to be an explicit rule against politics and religious posts.

Steam got scared though, after of being accused of "censorship" and also didn't want to spend anymore resources on moderating political and "political" posts.

There was no rule, they just went along with this thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bMmboRqRe8

Originally posted by Chaosolous:

It wasn't always like this. There used to be an explicit rule against politics and religious posts.

Steam got scared though after of being accused of "censorship" and also didn't want to spend anymore resources on moderating political and "political" posts.

Well, to be more accurate, forums were very forgiving toward left leaning ideas and very unforgiving toward anything coming from the right side. The political subjects weren't forbidden, only one side was forbidden to speak his mind.

When it changed, obviously, the ostracised for years side taked a bit of a revenge and everyone now act like "it was better before", it wasn't, it was just more hypocritical.

Who knows OP.

I got a series of manuals to complete.
Several Game projects to get the XP and curve just right / combat mechanics of each to perfect mathematically with the RNG too.
My Empire on Total War is looking a little ropey because the economy system on it sucks and with this version there is no instant cash cheat.
And I am too scared to go onto Mordheim in case my awesome gang of mercenaries get killed off.

Originally posted by Hypronic:

What's with all the political stuff on here? Like wouldn't you guys be happier constantly arguing on Twitter? People on there thrive for that sort of stuff. I know we're in the "off topic" forum, but why choose a video game focused platform to argue on? Just curious :P

Oh yeah, Twitter X is hell alot better than this farmville. Real people have real conversations is exactly what I like. Steam even after allowing politics and religion, it still didn't erase the "censorship" that the moderation has on steam. Twitter X on the other hand has sensible moderation.

Probably because as gamers we enjoy games...

and as individuals we also occasionally enjoy an argument even if it isn't around a topic we enjoy.

Just my guess.

Yes, I really think if Valve should do one thing, it's ban threads with political or religious titles.
This is a gaming platform, not a central park orange box.

Originally posted by Aesthier:

Probably because as gamers we enjoy games...

and as individuals we also occasionally enjoy an argument.

Just my guess.

some of them dont own any games. just made an account to post here

Originally posted by Hypronic:

What's with all the political stuff on here?

i don't think its worth our time to attempt to understand the broken minded.

i would say the main draw to this type of person is that steam is one of the last few places where a user can create infinite new accounts.

however, if the united states people with a self-destroying sense of empathy keep demanding steam moderate itself even harder, we may see a return to the 'politics / religion = instantly banned' situation that once existed. or perhaps the removal of the forums altogether.

wouldn't that be a hoot.

Originally posted by Netaris:

Originally posted by Chaosolous:

It wasn't always like this. There used to be an explicit rule against politics and religious posts.

Steam got scared though after of being accused of "censorship" and also didn't want to spend anymore resources on moderating political and "political" posts.

Well, to be more accurate, forums were very forgiving toward left leaning ideas and very unforgiving toward anything coming from the right side. The political subjects weren't forbidden, only one side was forbidden to speak his mind.

When it changed, obviously, the ostracised for years side taked a bit of a revenge and everyone now act like "it was better before", it wasn't, it was just more hypocritical.

Preach on, exactly what I have been saying. However trolls always pops up from out of nowhere and shooting the narrative down. We all knew better than to believe the left leaning slop.

i need help

Originally posted by eram:

its wannabe political rejects that are not good enough to debate on a real website

You have no idea how bad it can be on those "real websites", as it's often a permanent ideological war with a lot of lies and hypocrisy, just like here if not worse. Bothe looks the same from my point of view, the only difference is, on "real websites" peoples here are more involved and have actually readed some books on the subjects. But that's all. :')