is negative feedback allowed?

[dcsoldier]

just wondering if we are allowed to talk bad about a game.....let me know im new to the forum. i think people are getting upset with me for not enjoying madden.....is it only positive feedback?

[Dog]

Read Pared's sig:

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Operation Sports is NOT a website for you to bitch and moan about sports gaming. That's not the meaning of constructive criticism.

[loganmorrison1]

Quote: Originally Posted by dcsoldier

just wondering if we are allowed to talk bad about a game.....let me know im new to the forum. i think people are getting upset with me for not enjoying madden.....is it only positive feedback?

Not for Madden and the show, because the devs have a relationship with this site. Everything else you can get away with

[countryboy]

I'm guessing someone didn't read the TOS when they signed up.

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[dcsoldier]

Quote: Originally Posted by loganmorrison1

Not for Madden and the show, because the devs have a relationship with this site. Everything else you can get away with

oh ok thanks.....i love madden and the show

[Pared]

Constructive criticism is what is asked for here.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by loganmorrison1

Not for Madden and the show, because the devs have a relationship with this site. Everything else you can get away with

This sort of ignorant statement is what is NOT welcome here.