Forum Post King speaking up.
As I chicken peck this keyboard, I attempt to point out the issues right now with this community but, more precisely, the CSFL II league.
Most notably, there is a lack of passion right now but this is due to the amount of trolling within this tight-knit, small yet highly-skilled gaming community.
The type of trolling that is occurring now in AFM mostly occurs out of immaturity and internet ego. Those that "need to get the last word" or perform a vendetta during live pugs are the worst types of trolls.
Common signs of AFM's Internet Egos:
1. "If you try, you're a nerd."
2. "If you play more than me, you're a nerd."
3. "Stats are like the Bible, if it is written then there's no questioning it. I am better."
4. "I was insulted on the internet. I will now do everything in my power to win this argument until one of us is gagged or maybe I'll get someone from my clique to have my back."
5. "While you're playing cs football, in real life I was [insert BeaN-like remark here... generally if you refer to a girlfriend you have it'll bump up your internet status even more]"
Just think of your actions when something doesn't go your way. Are you going to throw a fit? "I gotta go" > Console > Exit? Suck it up and play the game.
If you are getting trolled, learn how to handle it. When trolls see that you take shit personally, they don't stop. You're honestly welcoming a barrage of attacks. If trolls know you have a weak spot (sexual references to a daughter you have, something about miscarriages, etc) then it's obvious people on the internet are getting inside your head.
I am obviously an advocate to get this running successfully as originally intended. Right now, I envision four CSFL II categories QBs, FREE AGENTS, OPT-OUT, and CANCER.
QBs
This needs to be determined immediately. A consensus of the participating players need to decide whether Connery is in or out. Prior to me breaking my arm, I heard many people say: "I'm not playing if Connery is QBing." and I immediately thought that people were being unreasonable. Going in with an open mind and knowing Connery, I played with him for a few pugs and didn't have any issues. Without getting into the story, eventually I officially left my first pug ever and I'll willingly accept any consequences coming my way. Simply stated, I join those that do NOT want Connery to QB.
FREE AGENTS
After knowing the QBs, you still want CSFL II to take place and would like to be considered during the DRAFT process.
OPT-OUT
Category where you wish to not participate in CSFL II.
CANCER
The category of those free agents that do not participate in CSFL II based PURELY on the outcome of the draft. "teams are stacked." "omg chrispy picked me." A CANCER's persona would have an attitude similar to "I'll contribute to the community by being an outspoken apathetic non-conformist. This will help my online status while reeling in the vast amount of e-vag surrounding me."
We need to figure out where each person is once the QB situation is figured out.
Lastly, community-related, people are claiming the mod is dying. If you're buying into this then you're making it become true. The status of the league right now is just an obstacle. Peyton can't single handedly control this community. He's been trying and even had some assistance with the inactive co-commissioner Shanks but the amount of trolling is making this difficult. "If you ban me, I will be one less person to pug with." The players, along with Peyton's resources, govern this community and as such we need to accept responsibility for our actions taken. Quit getting butt hurt if you got a slap on the wrist for being a complete douchebag for a few hours.
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