This is a question that occasionally pops into my head while browsing the forums. So I figured why not make a topic to let everyone share their opinions.
I know personally I've noticed various changes to my behavior in the years I've been here. Taking a look at my first posts I was generally a pretty positive person. I avoided confrontation and tried helping people out whenever possible. Then somewhere in there after being on the forums awhile I became very hostile and a general starfish. I actively went after people who make me mad and had very little tolerance, making many drama topics.
And while today I feel as I grew older I mellowed out some, however I never went back to how I was when I first joined. As I got older I pretty much figured constantly getting in fights isn't worth it.
I also recall during the period Ephialtes was leaving people pointed out his original posts, being very nice to pretty much everyone. Then somewhere over time he also seemed to have changed his attitude. This is all from my personal perspective and is open to debate.
But the question is forums, especially to those who have been around awhile. How have you changed? It doesn't have to be bad. Maybe you've gotten nicer over time or maybe you've stayed the same. But have you changed?
Also, what do you guys think causes people to change? Maybe it is years of dealing with problem users. Maybe it is just growing older and changing your views.
Discuss.
