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Aug 5, 2021 2:43 AM
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Just curious of the general opinion on FG. I see that quite a few people hate/dislike it, while others like/love it.

Also state why do you think as such.

Personally, I like it because it's a great way to waste my time. I do that on CD as well, but on FG I can do that much more.

Edit: I must say I also like the lazy posts because, as introverted as I am, it's the best way to communicate while not opening myself to people.
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Aug 5, 2021 2:46 AM
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I used to like it but then it got more and more boring and now I am neutral towards it.
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Aug 5, 2021 2:47 AM
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Not a lot of variation as to who posts there regularly.

Like, do they get bored after a certain number of days/weeks/months/years of basically posting the same shit?

Aug 5, 2021 2:47 AM
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i personally like it. I visit FG when I sometimes do get bored staying on mal, also to gain more profile views(lel)
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Aug 5, 2021 3:01 AM
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Welp, it was fun, but now's not that fun anymore. As the time goes, the replies are getting much much more lazier and effortless. Guess I'm neutral on it.
Aug 5, 2021 3:11 AM
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I like it because it's very easy to interact with others there, Some games require you to reply/talk to other people, I've interacted with so many people since the beginning of The Hunger Games

But on the other side, I don't LOVE it because similar to short Youtube videos, It's easy to just get lost in the motions without actually having fun, Even though when I'm really bored I comment on them, I don't like "Count to X number" threads or "Say a random word" type of threads, They just feel like mindlessly scrolling through stuff that you don't care about but not stopping cuz of habit or just not thinking of better stuff to do, I really dislike that feeling.
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Aug 5, 2021 3:24 AM
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I used to be active on that but, now I don't. The same 20-30 users post the same shit every day.
I think it is a waste of Time
Aug 5, 2021 3:39 AM
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I’m neutral. It deserves its own live notification system though for how fast paced it is. That would make it even faster too. I hardly take part as it looks like a real time sink and easy to get caught up being social and making friends.
Aug 5, 2021 3:46 AM
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To me, it looks pointless and I noticed regular users continually answer the same questions. I’ve never dabbled in forum games though so who knows… I am neutral :)
Aug 5, 2021 3:47 AM

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It was fun for a while but I don't find it fun anymore.
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Aug 5, 2021 4:28 AM
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Every time I go on that board I feel like I'm in a dystopian novel because the threads on there are so absurdly vapid that I feel my IQ dropping as I'm reading them
Aug 5, 2021 4:37 AM
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FG is a fun MAL board. Good for time killing.
Aug 5, 2021 4:38 AM

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Used to be very active there since it's an easy way to meet people and a fun way to kill time if you're a teenager. I've grown up though and therefore kinda lost interest in it despite occasionally popping in.

One thing I will say though is that there's always been a surprising amount of drama, which is something that became incredibly apparent to me at the beginning of my stint as a mod. Sure, boards like CE (rest in spaget) and CD have heated arguments but FG inspires a lot of high school style pettiness for some reason. Cliques form, they form secret Discord servers, they clash with each other and all sorts of nastiness ensues.
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Aug 5, 2021 4:40 AM

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Nalusa_Falaya said:
I like it because it's very easy to interact with others there, Some games require you to reply/talk to other people, I've interacted with so many people since the beginning of The Hunger Games

But on the other side, I don't LOVE it because similar to short Youtube videos, It's easy to just get lost in the motions without actually having fun, Even though when I'm really bored I comment on them, I don't like "Count to X number" threads or "Say a random word" type of threads, They just feel like mindlessly scrolling through stuff that you don't care about but not stopping cuz of habit or just not thinking of better stuff to do, I really dislike that feeling.

Yeah, I also got to meet and talk to a lot of people I wouldn't have met otherwise through the Hunger Games (so that one's probably the best Forum game for me hands down).
As for the mindless "count" type threads, I sometimes post there too when I have time to waste, but otherwise prefer stuff where one comments on the above user's profile/list/list updates/favorites, as I'm kinda curious to see what the poster below will say about mine.
But all that stuff at any rate indeed isn't really essential, and I didn't find myself missing them or anything when I took a break from the forums in early July. They're nice as timewasters though (I mean there are probably worse ways I could waste my time).

xx-ludis said:
Every time I go on that board I feel like I'm in a dystopian novel because the threads on there are so absurdly vapid that I feel my IQ dropping as I'm reading them
That's how I feel myself with every board that isn't the Forum Games imo (especially the Casual Discussion and Anime Discussion - I'd add the Current Events too, but these closed down so yeah)
Aug 5, 2021 4:42 AM

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it would be funnier if they allowed me to use insults and downright troll there, but they pussy

also i always get the same answer to the latest updates thread i dont get it



Aug 5, 2021 4:55 AM

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On surface, it's an incredibly shallow and pointless way to waste time and pretend to socialize when you're a basement dwelling introvert

Below that surface, it's the worst drama cesspool of MAL filled with insecure tarts who need the ego boost and creepy old men trying to talk to little girls.
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Aug 5, 2021 4:59 AM

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Ehh, I like it more than I dislike it that’s for sure, but I wouldn’t spend too much time on there as it does get a little repetitive at times.
Aug 5, 2021 5:20 AM

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NeaRetrogamer said:
Nalusa_Falaya said:
I like it because it's very easy to interact with others there, Some games require you to reply/talk to other people, I've interacted with so many people since the beginning of The Hunger Games

But on the other side, I don't LOVE it because similar to short Youtube videos, It's easy to just get lost in the motions without actually having fun, Even though when I'm really bored I comment on them, I don't like "Count to X number" threads or "Say a random word" type of threads, They just feel like mindlessly scrolling through stuff that you don't care about but not stopping cuz of habit or just not thinking of better stuff to do, I really dislike that feeling.

Yeah, I also got to meet and talk to a lot of people I wouldn't have met otherwise through the Hunger Games (so that one's probably the best Forum game for me hands down).
As for the mindless "count" type threads, I sometimes post there too when I have time to waste, but otherwise prefer stuff where one comments on the above user's profile/list/list updates/favorites, as I'm kinda curious to see what the poster below will say about mine.
But all that stuff at any rate indeed isn't really essential, and I didn't find myself missing them or anything when I took a break from the forums in early July. They're nice as timewasters though (I mean there are probably worse ways I could waste my time).

xx-ludis said:
Every time I go on that board I feel like I'm in a dystopian novel because the threads on there are so absurdly vapid that I feel my IQ dropping as I'm reading them
That's how I feel myself with every board that isn't the Forum Games imo (especially the Casual Discussion and Anime Discussion - I'd add the Current Events too, but these closed down so yeah)

Yeah, I'm glad I discovered the Hunger Games pretty early (Round 2) since most people who I got to know and enjoy talking with, about 80% of them came from the hunger games (Like you for example)

I sometimes do the "comment on the above user's X" threads, Although I think I'll start to enjoy it way more as time goes on and I watch more anime, Since my lists are pretty basic right now, lol

I guess I could be wasting my time in stuff worse than counting threads, But I dunno. It kinda feels like watching paint dry, Even if you enjoy it a bit, The fact that people are doing hobbies and making friends and stuff and I'm here doing one of the most famous things someone does when bored (Simply counting) just kinda bums be out when I do it.
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Aug 5, 2021 5:50 AM
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I wonder how many people here know that Forum Games were once called Spam...


Anyway, I visit that part of MAL once in a few months, or so, but rarely post in it.

I was quite active when it was Spam, though.
Aug 5, 2021 6:33 AM
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It's the place where I can post all the K-pop and waifus pics I want so it's automatically my favourite!~ ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I also say some encouraging and deep stuff on some of the threads lol
Aug 5, 2021 6:36 AM
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Deathko said:
On surface, it's an incredibly shallow and pointless way to waste time and pretend to socialize when you're a basement dwelling introvert

Below that surface, it's the worst drama cesspool of MAL filled with insecure tarts who need the ego boost and creepy old men trying to talk to little girls.
Ok I keep hearing people say this but how tf does Forum Games have drama? The threads on there are so inoffensive and lighthearted
Aug 5, 2021 6:37 AM

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i like it, but there isn't much variety. it's usually just the same thread, but with different wordings, or if it's anime, put manga.
Aug 5, 2021 6:38 AM
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Psajdak said:
I wonder how many people here know that Forum Games were once called Spam...


Anyway, I visit that part of MAL once in a few months, or so, but rarely post in it.

I was quite active when it was Spam, though.
I found out about that just a few days ago actually because I went on FG with the WayBackMachine
Aug 5, 2021 6:58 AM

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xx-ludis said:
Deathko said:
On surface, it's an incredibly shallow and pointless way to waste time and pretend to socialize when you're a basement dwelling introvert

Below that surface, it's the worst drama cesspool of MAL filled with insecure tarts who need the ego boost and creepy old men trying to talk to little girls.
Ok I keep hearing people say this but how tf does Forum Games have drama? The threads on there are so inoffensive and lighthearted

Dumb cliques shitting on each other, manipulative people, discord drama. Also if you wanna make a nice social experiment, put "female/2005" there and watch the 2x yo creeps flock to you.
I think two different regulars tried to hit on me the first day I changed my gender here lol. I know it's worse when you're a minor.
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Aug 5, 2021 7:01 AM
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xx-ludis said:
Psajdak said:
I wonder how many people here know that Forum Games were once called Spam...


Anyway, I visit that part of MAL once in a few months, or so, but rarely post in it.

I was quite active when it was Spam, though.
I found out about that just a few days ago actually because I went on FG with the WayBackMachine

Guess that's a part of why I dislike Forum Games (that it feels spammy).
I don't really care either way, but it feels pointless and it takes place on the lastest threads in activity that appear on the main page of Forums...



Aug 5, 2021 7:01 AM
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I'm neutral. Sometimes I like those. Sometimes I don't.

And I hate some of the players; they're toxic AF.
Aug 5, 2021 7:03 AM

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Neutral but at least they have no character limit
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Aug 5, 2021 7:04 AM
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it used to be the only board I posted on, but now I don't like it as much because it got stale really quickly.
Aug 5, 2021 7:04 AM

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It used to be fun but now it's the same people posting same things over and over again. I still like to post in a couple of threads.
Aug 5, 2021 7:04 AM

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Forum games are cool, it gets boring sometimes. But I visit and post there once in a while. Surprising it not very toxic and very few people whines there. I like it
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Aug 5, 2021 8:45 AM

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It's a cheap way to waste your time. Also some games are really dumb and some games like harshly judge have toxic users who regularly post there. Also there was that drama spawned by a chat thread and I am sure there were probably more in the past.

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Aug 5, 2021 8:46 AM

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'ts cool.
i like it ig, some games are pretty fun ig




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Aug 5, 2021 10:03 AM

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its boring and ill never post there ever
Aug 5, 2021 11:21 AM

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It used to be fun.
But now I try to avoid it at all costs.
Aug 5, 2021 11:37 AM

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The FG board: neutral
The FG people: dislike
Very few regulars there are that nice, I've figured out over the years. All of the mass bullying happens over there and that's where quite a lot of people have been driven to suicide before. Some threads are interesting, some are just attention hoarders. Pretty much the loud mouths of FG are attention hoarders, making their own... well... it wouldn't be farfetched to call it a cult. Circlejerking groups.
Not to mention that nowadays it's just filled with horny people sexting each other.
It wouldn't be farfetched to say that most people there are just attention seekers.
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Aug 5, 2021 11:53 AM

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It seems completely pointless and I don't understand why anyone would post in the braindead threads there.
Aug 5, 2021 12:05 PM

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Bunille said:
The FG board: neutral
The FG people: dislike
Very few regulars there are that nice, I've figured out over the years. All of the mass bullying happens over there and that's where quite a lot of people have been driven to suicide before. Some threads are interesting, some are just attention hoarders. Pretty much the loud mouths of FG are attention hoarders, making their own... well... it wouldn't be farfetched to call it a cult. Circlejerking groups.
Not to mention that nowadays it's just filled with horny people sexting each other.
It wouldn't be farfetched to say that most people there are just attention seekers.

I totally agree with you, Forum games is really ba...

Not to mention that nowadays it's just filled with horny people sexting each other


*discretely opens FG again*
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Aug 5, 2021 12:10 PM
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Forums (especially here) are already vapid, stupid shit, but the Forum Games are next level.
Aug 5, 2021 12:52 PM

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Ehh, it exists, I post there when I get really really bored.

Also I think a board filled with the most sensitive users mixed in with some of the most toxic users is a recipe for disaster.
Aug 5, 2021 2:00 PM
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It is contributing heavily to the deterioration of human intellect.
Aug 5, 2021 3:20 PM
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I go there every once in a while, it's fun :)
Aug 5, 2021 3:35 PM
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neutral but i heard a lot of pedo shit and discord drama going on there
Aug 5, 2021 3:37 PM

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I feel like it's kinda pointless tbh. There's little to no interaction between the "players" in the games for the most part.
Aug 5, 2021 3:59 PM

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Eh, it's not incredibly entertaining or anything but it's good enough to pass the time.



Aug 5, 2021 6:02 PM
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I post there occasionally, whenever to reply to someone other than the same 5 users.

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Aug 5, 2021 6:11 PM
IDK why so many hate to FG. Its one of the best boards, no drama, people are fun, no complex things.
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Aug 5, 2021 8:18 PM

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It's fun to post there every once in awhile, but I rarely visit it.
Aug 5, 2021 8:29 PM

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I like it because it’s a nice way to kill time but it does get boring since it’s always the same people on there with the same favorite and etc.
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Aug 5, 2021 8:32 PM

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neutral but i heard a lot of pedo shit and discord drama going on there

discord drama where, want to wreck havoc where people cant ban me



Aug 5, 2021 8:34 PM
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deg said:
neutral but i heard a lot of pedo shit and discord drama going on there

discord drama where, want to wreck havoc where people cant ban me


lol ask on the chat threads on forum games i guess since i got no idea i just heard from some users and threads around here when there is a major drama on forum games some of them post it here on casual discussion
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