bossbird: My humour and your humour even if the same nationality , probably will not be the same humour.
I have made post that I believe are humorous, while making a point, that is fine in any language. Other times, I have made post that, although have some humor injected, are directed at a particular individual to make a point and, in such cases, are funny to some but certainly not to the individual I am actually addressing.
bossbird: my opinion is we need to be relaxed and kind natured , respectful and helpful, non belittling and not bullying
Totally agree. Kind natured, respect, non-belittling....When the poster consistently, and continuously, disrespects and belittle people based on their nationality, or gender, it is not funny, no matter what language. At some point, enough is enough.
The problem is that eventually threads go beyond the original subject and become personal and mean or just off-topic.
I am not complaining that threads are hijacked or go astray, I am as guilty as anyone else in such acts. Hence, the need for a "serious" area free from that. In the "serious" forum, I would not reply unless I could thoughtfully contribute.
Alosso
" What any OP does, he puts a
thought and/or a question out in the world-wide open, and it becomes subject to
any weather and any mood above the threshold of the "post" button."
Dodgy:
"The forum is intended for
getting/giving information but we're all here on a game site to have fun."
Agreed with both of you. That is why I made the suggestion which is the subject of this thread. That is why I believe there should be an area in the forum for serious questions only. A place where an OP can make an inquiry without fear of ridicule or backlash.
Everyone has made valid points which also proves the point that there can be a "serious" thread where an honest question is met with honest replies - as, so far, this is what is going on here in this thread.