I've figured out what "unsolved murder" means

tankgirl2925 wrote:
You have intelligent answers but everytime you post, it feels like you're belitting everyone because you you have an answer for everything. It doesn't make you appear more knowledgable about technical programming, it makes you appear standoffish and it's quite demeaning to the people who don't announce their titles or their knowledge or skills right out in the open.

And why you're making this comment after quoting my remarks that have NOTHING to do with technical aspects of the game is puzzling to me.

I never "announced" my background until it became relevant --- specifically, until someone started demanding, "Oh yeah, well how do YOU know so much?" Also, in addition to sometimes adding my two cents in response to another player's question here, I've posted questions of my own, as well as tips I've found useful in my own game. In other words, I try to be a productive member of the community here.

tankgirl2925 wrote:
I'm sorry to get off topic here, but to be clear, you are absolutely berating Josh for the sake of putting yourself up higher on the totem and putting him beneath you.

No, I'm not "berating" anyone. I am stating my opinion. I'm pretty sure that's what online discussion boards are FOR. As for my motives, it has nothing to do with 'putting myself higher' in any way, it's because I disagree with him and have as much right to say so as he has to complain in the first place. To me he's just a troll: someone who only joins in the discussion to complain, never to praise or offer any real help to others. Since when is disagreeing with a troll (or anyone else, for that matter?) a sign of a superiority complex?

tankgirl2925 wrote:
There's nothing wrong with sharing advice or information on the subject/s you understand and have great prowess in but it's not worth being pompous about.

I'm not being pompous, and I'm kind of insulted that you're saying so. If anyone is berating anyone about anything here, it's YOU berating ME. Pretty openly.

tankgirl2925 wrote:
It would be like me telling you that your avatar looks cheap and that I could draw something better with my eyes shut all just because I have my degree in Fine Arts and finshing graduate work in Painting and Printmaking.

No it wouldn't, because:

1) When I volunteer tech background, it's to address a specific issue or problem someone has reported here, NOT just to criticize and say I could do it better.

2) The kind of comment you describe is nothing but a critical put-down followed by a brag. I don't do that. While I sometimes post about why the game may be the way it is, or what the devs may be up to---always in response to a question or comment from someone else who seems to genuinely want more information---, I have NEVER followed those remarks with a comment saying I could do better because of my experience.

IMO, someone who thinks they're in a position to dictate how and what people should say here is no less out of line or irritating than the ones who think they're in a position to tell others how to play the game.