Trolling is getting out of hand

Trolling is getting out of hand

MaddMonkk's editorial about bad behavior on CBM...

Editorial Opinion
By MaddMonkk - Mar 31, 2011 01:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Other
Source: ComicBookMovie.com

To all the TROLLS: I have been thinking about this for a while now. Everyone is stating their opinion about the directors and the actors in CBM’s. That’s what we do, talk and complain and praise how our beloved characters are portrayed on the screen. I understand how emotions can run deep with some superheroes, I have my favorites too. What I don’t understand is how people can hate something before they see it. I’m not talking about “It probably will suck because of whatever”. I’m talking about the name calling, insulting, and hatred directed towards people who might disagree with others opinions.

If you don’t like the movie or the company (DC, Marvel) or production involved (Fox, Sony, Etc.) then please, don’t see it. I don’t like brussel sprouts, I really hate them. Should I make everyone hate them? Should I hate people and call them names for liking them? NO, I just won’t eat them. I think it is a sign of true stupidity for someone to chastise something without knowing about it. I know a lot of people don’t like Fox or Sony because of legitimate reason. That’s fine, know what you’re talking about and state your reasons intelligently. Saying “DC sucks because Marvel is cooler” (or vice versa) is the dumbest thing I ever heard.

Now, all the reboots and changes made in the continuity of our favorite characters universes is not necessarily a bad thing. I’ll use X-men and Batman as examples. Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale had a masterpiece with “The Long Halloween”
and Claremont/Bryne made history with “The Dark Phoenix Saga”.

When that story was over a new story had to start with different masters at the helm. I look at these movies the same way. Different directors/ (writers) and different actors/ (artist) make a different movie/ (story). I like to mix it up after awhile, it makes for some memorable stories.

I know some of you love the trolling, comments and bickering, I do too, at times. To me, it seems it’s starting to dampen the majestic aura I feel when I discuss CBM’s and the whole mythology of comics. And I don’t like anyone to tread on something I’ve lived with and loved all my 42 years. I’m a fan boy, dammit! I hope some of you guys feel the same. For those who don't...
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Caedus137
Caedus137 - 3/31/2011, 3:06 AM
Well said mate. There was a guy yesterday that said "anyone who likes Smallville is gay" or something like that... There's no need for it! I happen to like Smallville, I happen to like X-Men Last Stand, I wasn't impressed with Watchmen and am not interested in watching Avatar. Should that open me up to personal insults? No. No it shouldn't. Some people need to learn how to be a decent human being / Kryptonian / Asgardian etc...
Exiles
Exiles - 3/31/2011, 3:17 AM
agreed
Paulley
Paulley - 3/31/2011, 5:23 AM
@Tiger : Agreed.. also +1 for Englishing up that american slang.

Now get lost you orange coloured, stripey, frosties eating, tail bouncing num nuts :P
Caedus137
Caedus137 - 3/31/2011, 6:04 AM
"Knickers in a twist" to us English types...
Ethic
Ethic - 3/31/2011, 7:05 AM
Well said man, I'll throw you on my list of decent CBMers. I like how no trolls have come in to talk shit lol

It's a sad fact of the site that there are people who are only interested in talking crap and insulting others.
And no matter how many articles like these are written, they persist.
kriswone
kriswone - 3/31/2011, 7:08 AM
EIGHTH- (that is an example of funny trollin')

I agree to the extent that the depravity of the trollin' i.e. calling people names, spewing hatred, etc. needs to stop.

On the other hand the funny trolls get me every time. I would actually go somewhere else if i couldn't find it here.

BTW I think its called "Panties in a bunch" but I'm from CNY.
xBlaze96x
xBlaze96x - 3/31/2011, 8:24 AM
I Am Proud To Not Be Part Of The Divided.
I Am My Own Party!
I Am Happy For All The Movies Coming Out,no matter what they are Marvel or DC.
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/31/2011, 9:22 AM
most of my shit is aimed at the directors,studios,actors & so on never at the users.

but recently people have been aiming their comments about my mother that i don't approve off.

not one them would say any of that shit to my face,very brave behind a computer screen.

marvel vs dc shit is harmless fun,they are the two biggest comic rivals & of course you're gonna get rival fans that will take sides.

i like both companies but i sway more to marvel.

you defend the ones you love.

CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/31/2011, 10:04 AM
Maybe you don't know what the word trolling means. saying something negative about something is not trolling, its giving an opinion.

Trolling is when someone pops up in an article and uses a bunch of foul language, usually insults people, and then leaves, never to return to argue their comment. That is a troll.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 3/31/2011, 10:06 AM
Also, people can not like something before they see it. Are you telling me you've never seen a movie preview and said, "nope, i'm not going to watch that because it isn't up my alley." Of course you have, just like everyone else.

Take First Class. I've seen the preview. I know what characters are going to be in it, and I know about all the Vaughn-admitted inconsistencies with the previous films. So yeah, I can honestly say that I won't like it before i've seen it.
marvelguy
marvelguy - 3/31/2011, 10:52 AM
I usually read the majority of the editorials. I don't see that much insulting. Crying about who played whom or who directed whom is part of the puzzle. Get over it.

Corndog,

I agree with you. The next X-Movie doesn't look good. Why do they keep using the same characters over and over? The X-Universe has tons to play with.
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 3/31/2011, 11:05 AM
I don't mind most of the trash talk we all say. I'm talking about the personal hatred. I seen a guy write " I hope you die and you're family dies too." I mean what did my Uncle Amos do to them besides play a little late night sneaky when he'd babysit. He said I was his special soldier. Trolling is okay, but we all know that some go to far.
Swanky
Swanky - 3/31/2011, 11:33 AM
We need a sarcasm font!

And bring back the boobies! MORSOAL!!!
manymade1
manymade1 - 3/31/2011, 12:17 PM
@ Gaston LMAO!

But yeah dude, to be honest I don't know if im just sick but I find it funny when people troll then get schooled by everyone on the site.
Supes17
Supes17 - 3/31/2011, 1:07 PM
Is pic of Stan Lee legit? And Bring Back the ( . )( . ) s please! People don't post anymore. We can put boobies without upsetting the site's advisers!
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/31/2011, 1:11 PM
have a top ten troll list,that'll be cool to see.

i'm bound to be in the top ten. :P
Supes17
Supes17 - 3/31/2011, 1:41 PM
@Marvel72 Grif would be on top lol
nuck82
nuck82 - 3/31/2011, 1:49 PM
YOUR ALL WELCOME, I FOUGHT FOR BOOBS, AND THE BOOBS WON!!! I FOUGHT FOR BOOBS, ADN THE BOOBS WON : )


SOAL!!!
naterator
naterator - 3/31/2011, 1:51 PM

nuck82
nuck82 - 3/31/2011, 1:51 PM


nuck82
nuck82 - 3/31/2011, 2:09 PM
what!! mine wasnt even bad!!!! why are they getting deleted!!?
JediJoker515
JediJoker515 - 3/31/2011, 2:14 PM
Let's see if Helen gets deleted...

Supes17
Supes17 - 3/31/2011, 2:31 PM
Why don't we just switch from boobs to booty? they cany delete them if they are wearing jeans or spandex, right?????
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/31/2011, 3:15 PM
@ superman17

but i'm a B(.Y.)B man,mate.

actually i like both,but i'd rather have big tits over a big ass.
xBlaze96x
xBlaze96x - 3/31/2011, 3:45 PM
ahhhh Sweet Sweet Ta Ta's

I WANT BOOBS!!!!
Checkmate
Checkmate - 3/31/2011, 4:11 PM
I'd like to see how these trolls get shamed. ;{P
JustinMSalvato
JustinMSalvato - 3/31/2011, 4:19 PM
Frick off all of you troll sympathizers!
Facade
Facade - 3/31/2011, 5:06 PM
Shame and money talk ;D
ironpool007
ironpool007 - 3/31/2011, 5:07 PM
Trolling can be a douchy thing to do. But I will admit that if i comment on an X-men article, my comments are never positive. However, i do try not to insult anybody. Everyone on here is entited to their opinions and we all gotta try to respect that.
CraptainAmerica
CraptainAmerica - 3/31/2011, 5:26 PM
Sweet teets make my one eye weep. I believe I'm feeling a little stiring in my undercrackers.

To be fair some of the trolling can be mildly amusing but it clogs the sh*te out of the comments section. I would much rather have those spaces filled will bresticle shots or gratuitous poop-hole padding. Within reason of course. If people decide to troll I'm

Not sure about naming and shaming...I think CBM make funds available for @teabag to personally turn up on their doorstep and 'teabag' them (preferably after a long sweaty jog). It's just a suggestion.
IronicMan
IronicMan - 3/31/2011, 8:42 PM
Aight, I dig it.
MaddMonkk
MaddMonkk - 3/31/2011, 10:10 PM
I have never had a problem with boobs, well once but I tried my best to unhinge that dam thing. Negative comments can be handled, don't bring vulgar insult toward family of threaten lives, attacking sexual preferences is okay, so continue. We all like CBM's and dislike certain things, fine.
Joker11
Joker11 - 3/31/2011, 10:48 PM
The only real troll I can think of is GRIF.
He is exactly like what corndogburglar said he says something douchey like umm I dont know what would grif say umm oh I got it "[frick] the reboot". Then he never returns and gives an argument.
On the other hand though grif is [frick]in hilarious! So I dont really care what he says I laugh at it because people always react to him. He knows how to get under a lot of peoples skin on this site so I say keep doing what your doing GRIF!
Joker11
Joker11 - 3/31/2011, 10:51 PM
The only real troll I can think of is GRIF.
He is exactly like what corndogburglar said he says something douchey like umm I dont know what would grif say umm oh I got it "[frick] the reboot". Then he never returns and gives an argument.
On the other hand though grif is [frick]in hilarious! So I dont really care what he says I laugh at it because people always react to him. He knows how to get under a lot of peoples skin on this site so I say keep doing what your doing GRIF!
Joker11
Joker11 - 3/31/2011, 10:52 PM
1 more thing all hail Galactus!
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