Serious question

[Elendra]

Why do threads on typically polarizing / inviting a flamewar issues last or do better in Spam than in Off Topic?

Is it because Spam isn't meant to be taken seriously so we don't take these threads as serious so we don't get into the butthurt flaming? Because that doesn't really seem to be it, reading over some of them.

Why does this happen, Spam? D:

[NatsumeHack]

All the assholes who start flame wars don't look in spam for such topics, so the chance of one starting up is reduced by a lot.

[Kill Bones]

Because the people causing flame wars in OT are usually the little bitches who get offended by the big scary mean words in Spam?

[Jorick]

I see it as being because of the carefree atmosphere of Spam. We flame over minor transgressions but have legit conversations about serious topics. It's kind of backwards but it works.

[MisterGrey]

Well, it was working out. Now I'm not so sure.

[Sophistikit]

Because MDK and Dudel aren't in debates in Spam and therefore people have a chance to say something before either of them attempt to cut them off at the knees.

Also the general fear of being called "butthurt" if they get too serious is probably a factor.

[Kagamine]

Because the people causing flame wars in OT are usually the little bitches who get offended by the big scary mean words in Spam?

^ Basically this.

Spammers have a thicker skin. That's how we survive as spammers. Now I'm not saying there are OT-regulars with thick skins as well, but, those that don't have that aren't meant for spam. So they don't go to spam. And then we're left with people who can listen to someone else's argument and not get offended by it, which is the dividing line between a flame war and a civil debate.

[Kill Bones]

Because MDK and Dudel aren't in debates in Spam and therefore people have a chance to say something before either of them attempt to cut them off at the knees.

Also the general fear of being called "butthurt" if they get too serious is probably a factor.

This poster seems a bit butthurt.

[Elendra]

This poster seems a bit butthurt.

I'd say they seem a butt bithurt.

[Sophistikit]

This poster seems a bit butthurt.

I somehow knew you would post this