Why you SHOULDN'T use the clown (jester) award.

[Antilowballer]

Using jester awards in response to other people's posts can be offensive and humiliating for several reasons. Firstly, the jester award is often associated with mockery or ridicule. When someone uses it in response to another person's post, it can be interpreted as belittling or making fun of what they've shared.
Secondly, awards are a form of communication, and using them to convey negative sentiments can be hurtful. Just like using derogatory language or insults, using awards to mock or insult someone's post can be deeply upsetting to the recipient. It suggests that their thoughts, opinions, or experiences are not being taken seriously or are being dismissed as frivolous.
Furthermore, the use of clown awards can contribute to a hostile online environment. Steam community is already full of negativity and toxicity, and using awards to mock or ridicule others only adds to this negativity. It can create a culture of bullying and harassment where people feel afraid to express themselves freely for fear of being ridiculed or attacked.
Additionally, using jester awards in response to someone's post can be seen as passive-aggressive behavior. Instead of engaging in constructive dialogue or expressing disagreement in a respectful manner, the use of awards to mock or ridicule someone's post is a way of avoiding meaningful conversation and shutting down communication.
Moreover, the impact of such actions should not be underestimated. Being on the receiving end of mocking or ridicule, even in the form of awards, can have a significant emotional toll on individuals. It can lead to feelings of embarrassment, shame, or self-doubt, and can even contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.
It's also worth considering the broader implications of using awards in this way. In today's digital age, online interactions play a significant role in shaping perceptions and attitudes. When people see others using awards to mock or ridicule someone's post, it normalizes and perpetuates this behavior, making it more likely to occur in the future.
In conclusion, using jester awards in response to other people's posts is offensive and humiliating because it belittles their thoughts and experiences, contributes to a negative online environment, and can have a significant emotional impact on the recipient. Instead of resorting to mockery or ridicule, we should strive to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue, even when we disagree with someone's views or opinions. So, STOP USING jester and engage in a respectful dialogue.

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Edit: These idiots put the idiot clown award on my profile. F*ck you!

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by xAlphaStarOmegax:

It appears that their attempts at casting their bait to reel in the jesters has worked.

It's amazing how most people here don't realize when somebody's trying to use reverse psychology.

[76561199488973502]

use the jester more this forum is full of clowns

[Lystent]

I one-up not issuing jesters by not issuing any of them, because in my cynical opinion forum "awards" are dumb, a bit of cringe, (and in the light of the aftermath) problematic.

[76561199676067268]

ChatGPT doesn't even know the difference between jesters and clowns. Would not recommend.

The real problem is that 3 dum-dums fell for this.

[Random Crit FTW]

Originally posted by LegendaryKira:

Feels like your post is just a bait to get the jester emote for points...

If anyone doesnt want their points, im happy to accept them instead lol

I wonder if your the same guy ( scrub alt account ) who created the OP in the first place in order to respond and claim the points for yourself ? . If anyone's not sure I'll happily accept the point instead , just to be on the safe side :P

[LegendaryKira]

Originally posted by Fragrog:

Originally posted by LegendaryKira:

Feels like your post is just a bait to get the jester emote for points...

If anyone doesnt want their points, im happy to accept them instead lol

I wonder if your the same guy ( scrub alt account ) who created the OP in the first place in order to respond and claim the points for yourself ? . If anyone's not sure I'll happily accept the point instead , just to be on the safe side :P

I wish i was that clever lol

[NakiBest]

Fancy Pants may be taken offensively too, in some cases worse than a Jester is. :)

[Aachen]

Originally posted by NakiBest:

Fancy Pants may be taken offensively too, in some cases worse than a Jester is. :)

Sarcasm is quite the flexible tool, after all.

[( ( < < <🤖> > > ) )]

Originally posted by NakiBest:

Fancy Pants may be taken offensively too, in some cases worse than a Jester is. :)

fancy pants is something you would expect from sweet baby inc.. i wonder....

[xAlphaStarOmegax]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Originally posted by xAlphaStarOmegax:

It appears that their attempts at casting their bait to reel in the jesters has worked.

It's amazing how most people here don't realize when somebody's trying to use reverse psychology.

Yup, exactly. This kind of bait works every time and that's why jester fishers do it.

[miakisfan]

I don't use the Jester awards. I personally believe everyone has a right to their opinion as long as they accept the fact that their opinion isn't always going to be right. No point in giving them what they want by posting some ignorant things here.

I don't mind getting them, though. Points for me for them thinking I am wrong 100% of the time.

[Fizzban]

The typical "I don't like something so no one should do it" mentality. Grow up.

[я]

well well well, we meet again.

["DCM" REAPER WOLF]

I kinda see both points but not sure, yea somebody could be offended but yet somebody maybe needs to have a tougher skin. I can see valve and steam are trying to suggest things and ideas to improve the site but yet it is also pissing customers off, yet some are all for it and valves ideas. ok lets try to look at valves ideas a game site makes a idea like the holiday sales games just with a jester award and some people say ok we get it and understand it is a joke among the community ,and yet then there is those in the community who are more serious ,how do you determine the majority vote? it is kind of like the class clown high school year book maybe everybody gets what is going on. time to toughen up troop.

[AmaiAmai]

I love jester awards, don't know why anyone would hate them.