The Recent Negativity On OO

[Zwielicht]

I've been thinking about writing this the last few days.

I know some of you have mentioned to me that you've been concerned about the recent negativity on the forum.

@LuxRiches was one of the earliest members to say that we should focus on growing this into a positive place, and I've always agreed with this sentiment.

I know many of us feel burnt by other forums or other people. I know there were some recent events across the community that caused this uptick. Believe me, I understand why it was so upsetting. I know this even brought up old feelings many of us still have. I don't want to dismiss anyone's feelings because that's not right, although at the same time, I don't want Office Outlaw to be seen as a hater forum.

I feel like as a community, we need to consciously steer things in a direction we’re proud of and remind ourselves of why we’re here in the first place. If we want Office Outlaw to stand apart from other forums and grow into something different, then it’s up to us to set that tone as leaders of this community.

I'm very proud of where we've taken this so far, so let's just keep building something positive where we help each other grow.

 

[Dopious]

Amen, well written.

 

[roydan]

100% with you on that

 

[Word Wizard]

Yes, if we want this place to grow, we need to show everyone they are welcome. We do this by leading by example. Catch more flies with honey and all that.

 

[UnusualSubstance]

#positivevibez

Good post though.

 

[MR.Spuf]

+100

 

[Aristocratic]

Well said!

 

[LuxRiches]

 

[Umbreno]

Thanks for the reminder Z. It was easy to get carried away for a second finally speaking to people that could relate to it all on one place but obviously not at the expense of the hard work you guys have put in to this and the fresh start we all needed. Peace and Positivity (and hustlin) from now on

 

[Zwielicht]

Thanks for the reminder Z. It was easy to get carried away for a second finally speaking to people that could relate to it all on one place but obviously not at the expense of the hard work you guys have put in to this and the fresh start we all needed. Peace and Positivity (and hustlin) from now on

I understand that. I knew many of us couldn’t speak our minds for a long time, and being able to finally do that just meant the floodgates were opened. It is easy to get carried away when that happens.

 

[Rem]

see guys
follow my example
i'm the most happiest person alive
besides when chatgpt is down

 

[Hood Rat]

What we need here is more rhymes, making lots of dimes.

Spreadin peace and love, peaceful as a dove.

 

[SirTop]

Preach, Brother, Preach !

 

[Venusaur]

Not a hater forum at all
This is the place with the most IM geniuses per square meter ever created on the internet

 

[back2form]

Yes, we really want Office Outlaw to stand apart from other forums and grow into something different !

#positive OO

 

[ThreadGhost]

100% correct!

 

[We Bring Rank]

All is well.

 

[MgicalaEarner]

Really appreciate you putting this out there. the energy has definitely shifted lately, and it’s on us to steer it back. we built something good here, let’s protect it and keep pushing it in a positive direction.

 

[Festinger Vault]

Great suggestion. Let's create together.

 

[Morgan456]

Totally agree! It’s really great to see us focusing on positivity and growth. Together, we can make this forum a supportive and inspiring community that stands out for all the right reasons. I’m proud to be part of this!