I just wish the people saying they're done with the game, the franchise, PD, the PS5.. etc. etc. would also be done with the section of GTP where people that aren't done with any of that stuff would like to congregate, without the hecklers flinging turds in socks at every discussion...
... maybe it's just me.
I already know this will get a load of poo emoji's, and people suggesting I'd be better off in some kind of echo chamber, but I don't think I'll ever understand the mentality of people that dedicate so much time to ******** on what other people like, when instead they could walk away and do something more positive with their lives.
Is this complaining about complaining, yes... I suppose it is, intolerance of intolerance at the end of the day.
Pretty much every one of my posts is followed by sarcastic comments or downvotes. Yet I always try to be polite, informed, and answer reasonable questions.
Whether it’s sales discussions, news about a possible movie, or, God forbid, discussion about the actual game. There is a very obvious attempt to undermine PD and derail threads. This despite the mods being kind enough to provide (more than one) bitching & whining thread.
I’ve been a reader of this site for two decade’s. There’s been a very notable shift towards toxicity. I honestly can’t believe some of the abuse aimed at Kaz & PD developers. It’s all become very personal and should never come to this over a videogame.
I’ve played every Gran Turismo and much of the competition (on console & PC). GT7 is a flawed but excellent instalment. With so much further potential in the coming years. There’s a clear disconnect between some commentators who would have you believe PD’s design decisions for GT7, ie the Cafe mode, are awful. Yet it’s this more approachable mode that is bringing in so many more mainstream gamers. You could argue it needs more content. But that’s a different discussion.
GT7 is the first Gran Turismo since GT5 that you can truly say is a cornerstone of PlayStation’s output & marketing focus. I’m pleased to see the franchise back on top.
I’m also pleased to see constructive criticism. I can say without question I would not have purchased GT7 if the sound had not been improved since GT6. GT Sport was a big step in the right direction. While GT7 is simply fantastic in the sound department.
Well, that's the result of GTPlanet's policy on "free speech": a circlejerk of emotionally frustrated people whose only satisfaction in life are their feeble attempts to bully anyone who dares voice an opinion they don't like. Some people here are gratuitously obnoxious and some think they can be obnoxious based on longevity/past contributions.
Not much different from other, old time forums, each with their own horror stories. Reddit is no answer either, because it promotes cancelation of people who disagree with the established opinion of the sub. Such are online communities.
I keep visiting forums because they're still a good source of information and I like to share what I know, but take any gaming forum today and you have to dig information out of the mud of complaints. They feel like dungeons full of trolls guarding the treasures.
You'd believe Gran Turismo 7, Forza Horizon 5 and The Crew 2 are failures if you just read their forums. The biggest issue with the internet is how it makes the opinion of 0.05% sound more like 50%.
It seems silly to talk about “free speech” about something as inconsequential as videogames. With that said, I don’t see “free speech” extending to protect those who the dish out personal abuse to PD staff (and others). Maybe it’s been normalised and only a set of fresh eyes notices this toxicity?
We’re 3 months on from GT7’s launch. If you’re fortunate to own a PS5 you can still sell it above RRP. If you snagged yourself a copy of the 25th Special Edition. You can sell it for double the RRP. Everyone’s a winner.😆
