Wikipedia, IRC and internet language

Wikipedia

I've mentioned this in my blog before, and it's time I brought it up again. Why are people so obsessed with articles on Wikipedia at times? It's not just vandals, it's regular editors that are too involved with an article. To the point, that it's controlling and they act like they own the article. Settle down people, it's a website where everyone can edit! Also, at times people don't even pay attention. I've gotten several messages from people that obviously didn't read all the comments posted. READ CLOSELY! It's not hard to do. Then there is the anti-deletionists. I'm fine when they have a point and actually know policies. But this one editor doesn't read policies, and chooses to ignore many of the ones he thinks he's read completely. His excuse of "Wikipedia isn't paper" is one of the lamest things he posts in many deletion debates. Apparently in real life, he is a teacher. If that's true, his students are learning the wrong things. Lastly: I got harassed and yelled at for a busy tag. Yes, you heard right.. a busy tag?! I was called a liar, because I wasn't away non-stop when the tag is on my talk page. The kid didn't understand the purpose of the tag, even when myself and others explained it. If something minor as a busy tag bugs you, perhaps you shouldn't be on Wikipedia in the first place. (Note: I'm in reference to the english Wikipedia only, with these comments. I don't visit the other language Wikipedia sites.)

IRC

In case people don't know what IRC is, I'll explain it briefly before I rant about it. It's a series of chat rooms, for tech support (and other help) as well as just chatting. It's a lot better than using email most of the time. However, the idiots run wild on it. First there is the admins (also known as ops), that block you for the tiniest thing. However, when their friends do something even worse (racist comments and so on)... not a thing happens. These admins don't deserve jobs, period. However my biggest complaint about IRC: all the inactives. The IRC rooms (for Wikipedia and several others) are packed with people, however only a small percent actually chats. People need to stop wasting energy and turn off their computers when they aren't using them. At times the rooms are in full and can't be entered, due to the inactives. (Note: this is for the regular IRC, not any seperate ones that are around.)

Internet language

Why have people turned typing into a thing of laziness? Exhibit A: okay was demoted to ok, then it's demoted to just the letter k (in many cases). Is it that hard to type four letters?! I'm fine with ok usually, however just the k (over and over as responses) usually gives me the impression the person isn't even paying attention. Some other examples:

lol: it means laugh out loud, but the way it's used now... it seems to be just chat filler most of the time. Just type haha if it's funny, otherwise DON'T post lol at all.

BRB: be right back. This one is fine with me.

Owned: this is probably the most overused thing that is said during/after online games. The word is stupid, and needs to just go. The same thing goes for "pwned" which is just a different way to say owned, and apparently it means the "owning" was a lot bigger.

Random Thoughts #4

Why do people ramble in chats at times? This week (as one example): I've heard detail by detail of some guy's dad playing a video game. Am I supposed to care? This might sound rude, but I simply don't need to know every detail.

Is it even necessary to buy video games anymore? Many people brag they beat the game only weeks (or even less) since they bought it. Why waste $50 (or in many cases: money from your parents, because you don't have a job), when you can rent for a lot less? Then there is the spoilers (key events in the game), that are said... even when you do NOT want to hear them. I shouldn't have to wait until I beat the game to visit boards/chats about it. I also don't think I need to avoid every chat and message board just because of everyone else's ignorance on the matter.

People complain about inactivity on message boards too much. Why can't they just be bold, and help the matter out? They whine because there is no good topics to post in. However, they can easily make one if they wanted. If they can't, perhaps they shouldn't be on the message board in the first place. It's like going to a baseball game: it's hard to catch a foul ball, unless you actually try to get it.