ianography
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The current condition of SpeedSolving is terrible. It has gone from a place of information and for people seeking help to putting others down and, oftentimes, trolling.
A lot of cubers tend to think too highly of themselves. It may be from being popular on YouTube, being well-known on the forum, or doing something most other people haven't done. In any case, they all share one thing in common: They are full of it.
Now, if you are one of those things I had mentioned above but you are still humble (I won't name who is and isn't), then I commend you, as it is a little difficult to be. I myself can't help being a jerk sometimes.
This leads me to my next topic: how we treat each other. I've seen some really vicious behavior go on between members here. Here's something I saw on the US Nationals 2013 thread:
Now, how is this kind and courteous in any way? It's just rude and sarcastic. What should've been said was something along the lines of, "Wow, that's fantastic that that school is supportive of cubing. Although, this isn't really what the WCA delegates are looking for, as they want a large venue, such as a University. Also, from what I can tell, this seems to count as your backyard, and that isn't what the WCA is looking for either. But thanks for the suggestion!"
See what I mean? Like the Golden Rule says, "Treat others like you want them to treat you". anyway, please act more civilized and be nice to one another.
Hope this gets better,
-Ian
A lot of cubers tend to think too highly of themselves. It may be from being popular on YouTube, being well-known on the forum, or doing something most other people haven't done. In any case, they all share one thing in common: They are full of it.
Now, if you are one of those things I had mentioned above but you are still humble (I won't name who is and isn't), then I commend you, as it is a little difficult to be. I myself can't help being a jerk sometimes.
This leads me to my next topic: how we treat each other. I've seen some really vicious behavior go on between members here. Here's something I saw on the US Nationals 2013 thread:
Anonymous User said:http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/s.../takomaparkms/
Which is Takoma park middle school. they'd probably be happy to host and organize the competition.
They have school competitions themselves. We're in Maryland
Bob said:Ooh! What about Random Pre-K School! Wait, they'd be happy to organize the competition, too? Well, we've been doing it wrong all these years. We usually have a staff of experienced cubers, but if we can get the staff of Takoma Park middle school to organize it, that will free us all up for the 3 days. That's exciting!
Now, how is this kind and courteous in any way? It's just rude and sarcastic. What should've been said was something along the lines of, "Wow, that's fantastic that that school is supportive of cubing. Although, this isn't really what the WCA delegates are looking for, as they want a large venue, such as a University. Also, from what I can tell, this seems to count as your backyard, and that isn't what the WCA is looking for either. But thanks for the suggestion!"
See what I mean? Like the Golden Rule says, "Treat others like you want them to treat you". anyway, please act more civilized and be nice to one another.
Hope this gets better,
-Ian
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