Peace Out

[Dudecore]

I don't know what has happened in the brains of all you people. I gave a -1 because I don't like that LadyGrixis is leaving, and I don't like the theatrical, vague announcement. There is nothing wrong with me, I'm not being spiteful, I'm not any of the other bad names you've called negative karma people.

I don't like the way this was handled, and is still ongoing. -1 is the tool I've used to voice my dissent until this moment. It was done for a reason. I like Lady Grixis, I think she's funny and interesting. I don't like attention grabs and people turning on others for no reason.

[Vileo]

She was really upset about it too. You have to think about how your actions affect others around you a lot. Often times it isn't as simple as +1 or -1. The meaning behind it gets lost especially when no words are used.

[Dudecore]

I was not willing to discuss this post. I don't appreciate posts like this. What are we supposed to do? Beg her to stay? Be here because you want to be here, not because others plead for you to hang. I've seen plenty of people leave this board with less theatrics.

If Lady Grixis is taking a hiatus, take a break, it'll probably good for you. If you want to keep posting, keep posting. No one is forcing anyone to stay here, the day that happens is the day I leave myself. Until that moment, stick to your guns and take that break; not issue a crappy statement about people dinging your karma.

[DirtyMustachio]

I assume this might be why facebook only has like or turn back to neutral.

[Steerpike]

Karma's not a big deal y'all
Positive AND negative karma are ways of trying to nudge everyone toward more wholly worthwhile forum contribution. Negative karma should be as much a legitimate indicator of what some members don't like as LG's high karma shows she's proven she's an overall well-liked and respected member of iMtG.

[DirtyMustachio]

Look its not my intention to turn this into a debate, white knight, or any other foul demonization that may be incited against this post.

That being said I feel as if an alternative point of view should be expressed on the matter outside of lady grixis.

I feel as if things have gotten far to logical if you will. And as considered the laws of this forum are run by logic, but there's no necessity in being logical just for being the sake of being logical.

For example. Be it wrong be it right, karma. Logic dictates as expressed by many, Don't like a post, ping it. And verily I believe to some extent it deters outright trolling and flaming. For the logical.

A lot of the members here aren't all logical, on the contrary a lot of them are nonsensical. Take Mlearner for example. Personally I think his/her ruse is rather amusing and appreciate their dedication to their ideals (reviving old threads, off the wall jokes at awkward Times) and I dare say it is the overly logical who continue to begrudge him, when by now he certainly knows what he's doing.

It is these nonsensicals, which mind you are a majority in our younger members, that being young can see the overly logical and neg karma as a sort of negative reflection of their self,  or ideals.

This is not the first nor will it be the last example of someone being insulted, hurt, or even chastised because of neg karma.

Like I said be it wrong, be it right. It is how it is, and just because you think people should accept things as they are, doesn't give anyone the right to cram their ideals on anyone else either. If a nonsensical decides to accept karma as a negitive reflection of themself so be it, just as the logicals are allowed to never even gain sight of it.

Just something everyone should consider when giving neg karma without a reason.

And please, DEAR GOD, if your going to be logical be logical here. This statement is not alluding to, nor refrencing anyone besides the one mentioned within. Any attempt to troll will be in void due to my apathetic nature as this is all the effort I could muster for the day. Statements mentioned therein are a reflection of my personal opinion and should not have any bearing on how you view things. This is just my opinion of karma and community on imtg.

Appendage 1:
If anyone thinks this topic really Is worth debating I can start a thread with this post as the header to debate pros and cons of neg karma.

[Moneekahh]

I don't know what has happened in the brains of all you people. I gave a -1 because I don't like that LadyGrixis is leaving, and I don't like the theatrical, vague announcement. There is nothing wrong with me, I'm not being spiteful, I'm not any of the other bad names you've called negative karma people.

I pinged this post as well. What DC said could have come from me.

Pings on your post about leaving can be taken as a negative reflection of you, or a negative reflection of the subject. Perhaps the pings came out of a place of sad feels that you're leaving. No spite, or anger towards you, LG. it's always sad to see a contributing member depart.

EDIT: I don't smell like dirty socks!

[LordJanova]

I don't believe that I have yet to talk back and forth to you on a post yet, but I've always enjoyed reading what you have to say and seeing the ideas that you post here. I will miss what you have to say.

[Moneekahh]

I don't see why anyone should have to explain why they give negative karma. I've never asked for an explanation when I've been pinged. I just assume they didn't like what I had to say. It's really not a big deal.

[Ertai]

To the 4 of you, whomever you may be, that negged me for this post yesterday: you are solidifying my decision furthermore to run away from this place and not look back. Hope you continue to enjoy being pricks and effing with people's Karma. You're a bunch of punks. And you probably smell like dirty socks mixed with a pile of garbage.

Check yoself before you riggity-wreck yoself fools.

Sidenote: I love all of those who responded here. I'll keep in touch.

Why exactly do you care if your "karma" is decreased? Are you in some kind of competition? Are you going to get kicked off if you go too low? I've had people neg karma me for absolutely no reason, but I'm not angry. I actually think it's pretty funny. Just imagine the pettiness of people, but don't get mad over it. There's absolutely no reason to.

[InfinitiveDivinity]

Karma is a privilage this forum didn't always have. It's a nice addition that I think some people have become way to attached to. It's only a number. A persons karma is there's to dish out however they please, it's their right, unless abused. I don't regularly see people explaining why they gave negative karma, why should this be different? I just have to agree with DC here, not to fond of the purpose for the thread, or the conversation it has sparked.

[Vileo]

Negative karma is like saying "I hate what you just said".

This is basically how I view it.

[Moneekahh]

No one is going to love what someone else says 100% of the time. Getting upset over karma is pointless. So someone on the internet disagrees with what you said? Move on, don't dwell. Perhaps even learn from it. What a concept!

[Silent1236]

It is incredible how often people whine about karma. Karma is yours to give and take. You dont have to explain yourself for it. And making fun of everyone that pinged you seems rather immature in my opinion. I've got no problem with you, but this seems reaching. I'm trying to think of something that isn't just reiterating what others have said, but I can't think of anything new to be said.

[Mlerner12]

Some of y'all have been kinda cold to her in this thread 🌚