Eyes on Final Fantasy Forums > Reference > General Archive > Feedback Forum Archive > R=U (not about bringing it back)

[PhoenixAsh]

Okay I've avoiding bringing this up directly before because this is your forum and you can run it how you like, but the most recent thread annoyed me.

Even though telling people their opinion is wrong results in heavy slating around here, apparently anyone who thinks R=U is reasonable is completely wrong despite no concrete evidence either way.

Now although I disagree with this heavily, this isn't my issue. My issue is the manner in which threads are dealt with. The most recent thread http://www.eyesonff.com/forums/showt...threadid=34972 makes a very easy to completely disprove arguement, and it was closed without allowing defence, and by announcing the genius of the writer.

Other threads I have seen end on the subject have been ended with similarly (actually more so) closed minded responses.

Now it's fair enough if we're not allowed to discuss it here, but to say our opinions are wrong with no chance to defend ourselves or admitting that we MAY be right evn if you don't think so seems severely against the ethics of this board.

[Flying Mullet]

Well I agree that it should be closed. The thread had a very "flammie" feel too it. Plus it wasn't generating any serious dicussion, only defensive remarks. If a thread doesn't start out maturely, it sure won't stay mature.

[PhoenixAsh]

Oh I think it should have been closed because R=U is banned and that thread wasn't really going to help it's cause with maturity.

My problem is the way in which threads like that are closed. The arguement put forward wasn't given a chance to be put down, it was just closed with support (no these are banned, or an attempt to make the discussion even before closing it). That arguement made no real sense, and it was just praised and closed.

Our opinions have yet to be even remotely proven wrong (honestly), and yet we are told we are so. I don't think that's how this board is meant to work (though I don't know).

Also given the thread was started by someone against R=U, I think closing it by supporting them makes it even more unfair.

[Flying Mullet]

Uness I am mistaken, I think that Gau's comment about a genius was laced with sarcasm.

[PhoenixAsh]

I thought so too, but given people thought the arguement made sense, noone had opposed it, and R=U threads have been closed like that in a serious manner, the post was open to interpretation.

Other threads have been closed like this, I'm not attacking Gau.

[GokuKid749876]

C'mon, you guys have to admit though: Rinoa IS Ultimecia. I mean there's just no two ways about it.

[Citizen Bleys]

R=U threads always turn into flamefests. Always. This looks to me like the complaint you have is that the thread was closed with an argument supporting the position you're opposed to, and you're looking for a shot at arguing back.

That will lead to flaming. Can't let it happen.

[Raistlin]

I don't think Phoenix was specifically talking about the R=U theory, but about all rumors in general. Aren't all rumor threads immediately closed?