Wanting to get back to development...

[MobileSuitSonic]

...but is there a way I can get it out without a cabal of moderators shooting me down? They're like the only people on here who can see me.

 

[Sauteed_Onion]

They're everywhere!!

 

[Shaz]

The forum rules are on the Help tab at the top of the page. Almost every forum also has its own pinned rules for what should be posted there, and what needs to be provided in the threads (content, tags, screenshots, etc).

If you take the time to look through them before you post, and follow what they say, you should be okay.

If you post in the wrong place, the mods will move the thread and let you know it was in the wrong place. A few times is acceptable, and even expected. If you get moderated, figure out why and learn from it. I've seen people who post in absolutely the wrong place, time after time after time. It's as if they have a thought and hit the nearest "new post" button - not even caring to look what area they're posting in. There is a world of difference between what happens when you get moderated and learn from it, and when you get moderated and completely ignore it (or complain about it, which should be done via a PM to a forum administrator, not by making posts or status updates).

This is a big forum, and requires a lot of effort to keep running smoothly. All the moderators are volunteers, who spend a heap of time helping others here, in addition to their own projects, work or school, family, and other real-life activities. Most of the time they're very patient, but some people push their limits. They don't moderate you without a reason, so if you feel it's happening too much, the first thing you should do is check the rules I mentioned at the start of this post and see if breaking them has become a bit of a habit. They're really not that hard to follow.

 

[Ksi]

Dude, just follow the rules.

 

[starlight dream]

Moderators are trying to be helpful usually. At times it may sound like they're putting someone's idea down, but they're most likely trying to give guidance instead.
If for example you have an idea, and in their experience the idea will be very difficult to implement, they might bring that up to you, not to demotivate you but to be helpful.

You're not invisible ^^ For one I've been watching your project thread for months, and when I see a request by you I try to help, but it isn't always possible to find what someone is requesting.
Try not to take a lack of responses personally. It's probably that the members don't have an answer to a question you ask, etc.
And in forums like these, many people come by to ask their own questions, they're not necessarily experienced enough to help out others.

I really hope you can go back to developing with a positive outlook. You obviously have a lot of creative ideas for games.
Even if some interactions have been unpleasant, it could all improve from here. The future is malleable.

I agree with Shaz that learning the rules will help you to avoid the blue text. You can also try interacting with other developers more, in their topics. The more others get to know you, the more they may root for you and help you with your projects.

But game-making is something you do for you, and your potential players, so if it gives you joy, keep at it!
Don't let some unpleasant instances get in the way of you having fun with your projects..
^.^

 

[Phoenixsylph]

You must be like me and have horrible ADD, when I first arrived way back there were soooo many rules and ssoooooo much reading and it was stricter than any forum I've ever heard of, I felt like everyone hated me because I would accidentally make posts in place I thought was the right place, and it would keep getting moved, it is a bit confusing. You just gotta chill read it through carefully, I have attention problems....so it is my fault

 

[Countyoungblood]

...but is there a way I can get it out without a cabal of moderators shooting me down? They're like the only people on here who can see me.

Whining on the internet will get you some attention for a little while but it wont give you respect. Write something worth reading and responding to. You have interesting thoughts trapped in your mind that others would be interested in talming about. Learn to articulate yourself and create good discussions