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[–] eatinginternet 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Eh I don't know. Maybe your ideas were crap. That's just the nature of free speech. You think it sounds nice and all, until you get the short end of the stick and suddenly it's negative. That's when people start censoring shit; because they're controlling the flow of what they believe is good, and what they believe is bad. You gotta accept both with free speech. Obviously most people didn't like your ideas.

Honestly I do as well. Using abbreviations in gaming does make you feel exclusive and unique. Think of it as a group of friends. You all have your own inside jokes and history together, and suddenly a new guy comes in and ruins the flow. That's why you get lurkers: people who spectate conversations because they don't want that negative feeling. Instead, try to assimilate into the group otherwise. Make small contributions, sit back, and learn. Once you've learned the abbreviations you can start using them and conversing, and nobody will feel as if you're intruding. Different communities and cultures hold different values, and if you want to join them, you also have to follow their values. That's why people are seen as outsiders, they just don't fit in.

Or at least, that's the way I've seen it.

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[–] kick_his_ass_sebas [S] ago 

It's not that I disagree with you, I just find your point moot

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[–] dbibbs 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I think it's spot on to be honest, it's the nature of working in groups. Maybe /v/gaming has some particularly opinionated people, I don't know I haven't spent any time there.

If you think that the community of a particular subverse is beyond repair you can always start your own. It's possible that others feel the same way and that there is a popular need for an alternative, in your example a gaming subverse that attempts to be more down to earth. We change what we can, recognize what we can't, and take the action that has the highest potential for impact. For my part if I were looking to join a gaming subreddit I would appreciate one that is accessible, heck I'd even join yours.