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[Kawaii Ryûkishi]

They are as far as I'm concerned. *bad cop*

[PhoenixAsh]

I am not looking for a chance to argue back (though I do think there should have been one). Neither am I supporting rumour threads, R=U is NOT a rumour, it's a theory and they aren't banned.

Although I have seen R=U threads become flamefests, it doesn't always happen. That's not what I'm talking about though.

I'm saying if we aren't allowed to put forward our opinion, we shouldn't be told our opinions are wrong, and certainly not when it wasn't us raising the issue.

[Raistlin]

Well, that's Phoenix's point. Not ALL rumor threads are bad, pointless spam. Many can bring about serious discussion about different perspectives and interpretations of a game.

I agree with Phoenix(if this is indeed the argument) that rumor threads should be closed if they're spammy and useless, not solely because they're rumors and therefor obviously false since everything's already fully known.

[eestlinc]

you could take your existential R=U argument into EoEo where a serious discussion can be had without fear of flaming.

[crono_logical]

No, because it'd be moved to FF8 forum for being in the wrong forum, whereupon it'd then be closed for not being allowed at these forums, because they always turn into flamefests, due to lack of solid evidence on either side and people sticking to thier own opinions too much. At least, they always used to over at these boards.

My personal opinion is people that like to analyse any game this deeply is wasting their time, it's only a game after all

[PhoenixAsh]

Actually I thought of suggesting a move to EoEO, but I guessed that would be turned down. They DON'T always turn to flame-fests though.

I could sit and defend R=U threads for ages, but there's not much point as I don't see them being brought back.

My issue is with how they are dealt with, not that they are dealt with (though I also have serious issue with that).

Plenty of theories are discussed here, and R=U is one of the most valid IMO, but it is made to sound like it's been disproven whenever someone closes a thread. I'm only asking that some respect is shown if we're going to be restricted in our freedom to express our opinion.

[Leeza]

The thing is that the thread shouldn't have been started in the first place so it's always going to look like something isn't proven whenever it gets closed.

[eestlinc]

i was joking