Wulfram wrote...
In most threads, I'm pretty positive. I'm allowed one thread to throw a grump, surely?
If you're going to be grouchy, do it with a sense of humor.
When I get up on my #1 wangsty soap box (presentation of women/minorities in videogames), I at least try to throw in a few lulz so I don't drag everybody down with my sour attitude. I also make it clear that I'm breaking out the fanwangst (so I can make fun of myself), and that everything I say is just my opinion, formulated under the impressions I get from the facts and experiences I've gathered.
So if you absolutely must be a complete sourpuss, make fun of yourself for being a sourpuss. When you crack jokes about yourself, nobody gets offended. People who share your sentiments can laugh with you, and people who think you're being stupid can't attack you since you beat them to the punch.
Also, don't be a dick to people that disagree with you, and don't let the people that agree with you be dicks to them, either.
Secret to forum success right here.