r/Cricket • u/EyesAllOnFire Australia • Sep 21 '17
[Mod Post] Friendly reminder about a specific part of rule 1
Trends in some of the recent discussion threads here in r/cricket has led us to post a quick reminder about a particular part of the sub's rule 1:
No negative generalisations that abuse/criticise entire countries e.g. "all Indian fans on this sub are..." or "that's what I would expect from an Australian".
This part of the rule has existed for ages, but it is getting broken much more often. As mods we've slipped on picking it up, and it's also getting reported less (perhaps because people aren't aware of the rule).
The main reasons this exists should be obvious, but include:
It really pisses people off. Painting every fan of one country with the same negative brush derails discussion with flaming. Unsurprisingly people get super defensive when their country is insulted, particularly if their opinion is different to what is labelled a shared view.
It's freaking lazy. If you disagree with someone, responding to their argument with 'typical xyz person' (in addition to pissing off that country) doesn't address/refute what they actually said.
Every country has shit fans. Every country has good fans. Labelling everybody the same just pisses people off (see 1).
If you're going to argue about something, keep your comments specific to what that person is saying and don't make it about 'our country vs your country'.
Cheers
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u/chubbyurma Sep 21 '17
That's what I would expect from a mod
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u/dessy_22 Sep 21 '17
Hear, hear.
Great to see this getting nipped in the bud. It is a primary source of the toxicity that infests some areas of Youtube and Facebook.
We can be better.
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u/SepulchreOfAzrael Sep 21 '17
Good timing. Sub is becoming noticeably cancerous. Every thread has one or two massively downvoted parent comments, and toxic mudslinging. People chill the fuck out and enjoy the bloody game.
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u/ViratKolhi Sep 21 '17 edited Sep 21 '17
This!
I am particularly on the receiving end. Because of my name, and you know, the thing I cannot say now because of the Rule 1.
Edit: LOL, the irony!
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u/showmanic Sep 21 '17
As usual, getting the level of moderation for this sub just right (imo).
Let us be until something needs to be clamped down on, and I agree this does. Thumbs up.
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u/Huwbacca Sep 21 '17
It shouldn't need to be said that people should behave online how they would to people in real life, but fully agree.
Don't be a prick. It takes effort to be a prick so just relax and keep it fun here.
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u/speerosity Sep 22 '17
Good shit. The current state of the sub is a bit shit kinda kept me away from commenting in match threads.
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u/explosivekyushu Sep 21 '17
Just when it was getting good, we were like two more test matches away from AUS - IND being the new IND - PAK in the internet comment stakes
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u/pradeepkanchan Sep 21 '17
So no sledging, only acceptable sledging....question mark?
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u/showmanic Sep 22 '17
People need to learn the difference between sledging and abuse. Good sledging is like banter, stirring people humorously. Not insulting and attacking people aggressively.
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u/ViratKolhi Sep 22 '17
Haven't the mods been clear enough to you?
Only 'sledging done right' is acceptable.
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u/EyesAllOnFire Sep 21 '17
Sledge threads are a bit of a special case IMO, the key with those is that they're all about friendly, good-natured banter whereas this reminder is more aimed at the obviously negative/flamebaity type stuff. It's usually pretty clear when someone is taking things too far with their 'jokes'
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u/BadBoyJH Sep 21 '17
I think the key part of the rule that excuses this is "attacks/whinging". A sledge in that thread should be neither.
In a thread like that "Baaaa!" is a joke against the kiwis, not an insult.
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u/din35h Sep 21 '17
You know, you don't have to go to sledge threads to call them awesome. You can just straight up say it mate. The other day i bought a dozen well ripened ones and made a nice smoothie. It was effin delish!
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u/BadBoyJH Sep 21 '17
Kiwifruit smoothie?
Sounds odd. I'll stick to banana.
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u/Huwbacca Sep 21 '17
Kiwi and banana!! Sooooo good.
Chuck some fucking apple in too.
Also, Kiwi, Apple, lime and Ginger. Will put the fucking hair wherever you choose.
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u/EyesAllOnFire Sep 21 '17
That's exactly the sort of generalisation this is aimed at.
Every country has shit fans. Every country has good fans.
Don't insult everyone, because every fan is not the same.
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u/Tea_Total Sep 21 '17
Just use your common sense. It's simple. So simple even the Aussies should be able to understand it.