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"Its a question with no single answer as I see it some just like to portray a persona online as its a fairly safe environment. People though are allowed an opinion and it would be boring if it wasn't so but some do express it in a demeaning manner. " | |||
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"I jump in because im bored and nosey" Plus one | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them." Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? | |||
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"Perception surely. Not everyone adopts a "there, there diddums" approach. What some may see as catty others perceive as straightforward." | |||
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"Reading a few threads this morning and its fascinating how so many people jump in on threads with frankly snide, catty and irrelevant comments. What makes people jump in because I have never seen this happen in real life like it does on here. " probably the same reason that when in their cars some folks develop a different personality.. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly?" My point exactly: perception. I see nothing untoward about the comment but you see something sinister. | |||
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"Perception surely. Not everyone adopts a "there, there diddums" approach. What some may see as catty others perceive as straightforward." Well I am far from there there there approach myself but sometimes its almost as though people don't read a thread they just jump in and make a fool of themselves. I know some remarks don't always seem catty to all but often you look again and its hard to say they are not in the cold light. | |||
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"Perception surely. Not everyone adopts a "there, there diddums" approach. What some may see as catty others perceive as straightforward." Well I am far from there there there approach myself but sometimes its almost as though people don't read a thread they just jump in and make a fool of themselves. I know some remarks don't always seem catty to all but often you look again and its hard to say they are not in the cold light. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them." LOOK AT MY MUM EVERYONE!! ...what where you saying? | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly?" I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. LOOK AT MY MUM EVERYONE!! ...what where you saying? " Pants down young man. Its time for Mr and Mrs Spank to pay a visit to bottyland. | |||
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"Because some have to be right its there _iews and there _iews only. Thay don't wish to here others opinions .." There is a lot in that but then if someone asks a question and get all and sundry bitching over it is that right? I really struggle to see anything other than frustrated people at times. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention." I notice this a lot!! X | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention." But isn't everyone posting for attention surely? | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. But isn't everyone posting for attention surely?" I do | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. I notice this a lot!! X" To be honest some of your comments prompted me asking the question in the first place. Is that why you do it then? | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. But isn't everyone posting for attention surely? I do " Lol I was starting to think I was on my own doing it for a minute. | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally!" LOL THATS ME. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. But isn't everyone posting for attention surely?" This is a tough one. If you asked, then 99% would say no, but in a way they are. As posting at its basic level is a way of saying 'look at me!' But posting a chatty post on the Lounge forum on a quiet Sunday is more likely to be a way of saying 'here I am and I want to share this thought with you', whereas replying in a mean spirited way is saying 'here I am and I want everyone to get cross with me so I can fight with them'. Both ways of attracting attention, but with different motivations. | |||
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"because its fun" | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. I notice this a lot!! X To be honest some of your comments prompted me asking the question in the first place. Is that why you do it then?" I don't recall making any snide, catty or irrelevant comments tbh? Care to elaborate? | |||
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"Because some have to be right its there _iews and there _iews only. Thay don't wish to here others opinions .. There is a lot in that but then if someone asks a question and get all and sundry bitching over it is that right? I really struggle to see anything other than frustrated people at times." I love a good forum post here and be sad if people did not post as it makes fab for me and a real mix... I think at times you have to just be true to yourself and know its your own _iew that's what makes it special to you. people can have there own ... as long as people respect that and others here. | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally!LOL THATS ME. " the gobby bit | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them. Well I don't buy that explanation at all to be honest it almost looks like what I am pointing out. So what do you mean exactly? I honestly personally think that some people post mean spirited replies on posts to get people to reply to their post and not the OP. They don't mind what attention they get, as long as it is attention. But isn't everyone posting for attention surely? This is a tough one. If you asked, then 99% would say no, but in a way they are. As posting at its basic level is a way of saying 'look at me!' But posting a chatty post on the Lounge forum on a quiet Sunday is more likely to be a way of saying 'here I am and I want to share this thought with you', whereas replying in a mean spirited way is saying 'here I am and I want everyone to get cross with me so I can fight with them'. Both ways of attracting attention, but with different motivations." People will say no though surely as being an attention seeker is for some reason frowned on by many though in many circumstances like on fab I don't see why. I mean if people weren't after attention there would be no pictures for a start. I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally!" | |||
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"Many and varied reasons you will never fathom out in a million years. ANY post or reply can be read as unpleasant or catty by someone to be honest. Some posters will just naturally wind you up (often not even intentionally), others seem to take a delight in it and claim it's debate or free speech. There are those who won't let go of something and rattle on and on despite the general trend in the thread 'getting it' ... and many others... Don't bother trying to figure it out, you'll go mad. Just be yourself and obey the forum rules - you only have control over your own posts afterall. " The whole point though is I like to figure people out and work out what makes them tick and why they react in certain ways. | |||
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"To be honest I find this thread ironic, making snide remarks about others making snide remarks. But just my perception of course." ...and | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. " It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it. | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally!" | |||
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"To be honest I find this thread ironic, making snide remarks about others making snide remarks. But just my perception of course." Possibly it is but is it not better to start a fresh thread than hijack another? I am not forcing people to post on it or even read it its a choice for each person but how do you find out things if you don't ask a question? | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it." So is ignoring someone not the right thing to do rather than calling them a troll or an attention seeker? My point I guess is isn't the person telling other people they are this or that equally bad? | |||
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"I think most people do it to get some attention, get noticed and maybe even get a meet?" I have to say given some of the nastiness, they are definitely not doing themselves any favour in the meet score that's for sure | |||
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"I think most people do it to get some attention, get noticed and maybe even get a meet?" I think you are more than likely right with some of the positive comments. | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it. So is ignoring someone not the right thing to do rather than calling them a troll or an attention seeker? My point I guess is isn't the person telling other people they are this or that equally bad?" I don't agree in calling people trolls on a thread as that just feeds into their hands anyway. As soon as you acknowledge them they get what they want. Doesn't stop me from thinking they are trolls and attention seekers though. | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally! " I do think at times .... what are thay like in life and face to face .Would some still come across like it. | |||
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"Some people are just not happy unless its all about them." | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it." Someone who understands a troll. 'Derailing' a thread isn't trolling (feck, if it is all my Facebook friends are ALL trolls). Trolls argue a point over, under, around and upsidedown to simply get a reaction... then they troll that... then they troll the reaction to it again... repeat until someones walks away or dies of boredom. | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it. So is ignoring someone not the right thing to do rather than calling them a troll or an attention seeker? My point I guess is isn't the person telling other people they are this or that equally bad? I don't agree in calling people trolls on a thread as that just feeds into their hands anyway. As soon as you acknowledge them they get what they want. Doesn't stop me from thinking they are trolls and attention seekers though. " So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. | |||
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"I sometimes do think the troll/attention seeker is used as a stick to bash by people who do exactly the same themselves. I am not saying 2 wrongs make a right but its fascinating to watch at times. It is incorrect to call someone a troll or attention seeker for disagreeing with you. It is not incorrect to call them a troll or attention seeker if they persist in straw man arguments and ad hominen attacks. Someone who posts to maliciously derail the intent of a post is a troll - thats why they do it. Someone who understands a troll. 'Derailing' a thread isn't trolling (feck, if it is all my Facebook friends are ALL trolls). Trolls argue a point over, under, around and upsidedown to simply get a reaction... then they troll that... then they troll the reaction to it again... repeat until someones walks away or dies of boredom. " But you are happy to jump in and point the finger and shout? Why not just ignore someone if their opinion differs to yours? | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. " I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion " Aye, its time for my annual bath. My daughter has finally worked out its Mothers day and is taking me out for scoff tonight. I'll be wearing my baggy pants. | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted." Ok you would ignore but you didn't today so why the difference? I am curious to know why you say you would now but looking back didn't an hour or so ago. The spelling grammar police I see, I don't like it but I ignore or I am pretty much sure I do. The internet warriors I ignore too as they are not the sort I would like to meet so seeing it happen I tend to block too. The troll thing well however you look at it its a derogatory comment sorry but it is. Attention seeker is better in my book but its far easier to ignore as I see ti. | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted. Ok you would ignore but you didn't today so why the difference? I am curious to know why you say you would now but looking back didn't an hour or so ago. The spelling grammar police I see, I don't like it but I ignore or I am pretty much sure I do. The internet warriors I ignore too as they are not the sort I would like to meet so seeing it happen I tend to block too. The troll thing well however you look at it its a derogatory comment sorry but it is. Attention seeker is better in my book but its far easier to ignore as I see ti. " I didn't call anyone a troll. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion " As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted. Ok you would ignore but you didn't today so why the difference? I am curious to know why you say you would now but looking back didn't an hour or so ago. The spelling grammar police I see, I don't like it but I ignore or I am pretty much sure I do. The internet warriors I ignore too as they are not the sort I would like to meet so seeing it happen I tend to block too. The troll thing well however you look at it its a derogatory comment sorry but it is. Attention seeker is better in my book but its far easier to ignore as I see ti. I didn't call anyone a troll. " Where did I say you did? You said personally would ignore them I was asking why you didn't and claim people were desperate for attention? | |||
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"I normally sit back and eat the popcorn while I watch the bun fight. However, from time to time the little imp in me would make me flick a popcorn at peeps. " I do the same many a time and just read rather than post comments. Sometimes its fascinating to watch how people react. It got me thinking today thats why I asked the question in this thread. | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted. Ok you would ignore but you didn't today so why the difference? I am curious to know why you say you would now but looking back didn't an hour or so ago. The spelling grammar police I see, I don't like it but I ignore or I am pretty much sure I do. The internet warriors I ignore too as they are not the sort I would like to meet so seeing it happen I tend to block too. The troll thing well however you look at it its a derogatory comment sorry but it is. Attention seeker is better in my book but its far easier to ignore as I see ti. I didn't call anyone a troll. Where did I say you did? You said personally would ignore them I was asking why you didn't and claim people were desperate for attention?" I did ignore them. I didn't engage either of the posters on the other thread that I though were being mean spirited, and the 'desperate' for attention comment was a) in reply to another poster and b) in the spirit of the original post, which was about ways people show desperation. We are all alllowed to use the forums in anyway we wish, within the forum rules. People are allowed to be arses, and people are allowed to comment on that arsiness. Its just the way it is. On another day I may have not commented at all. It depends on my mood. Its a conundrum I know, but I guess its just the way it is. | |||
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"So ignoring them isn't the best answer then? you see I see the people who use the troll word as decisive and the intent is to insult nothing more and they are as bad if not worse than someone opinion they don't like. I personally would ignore them. I am not everybody else though. Troll is not actually an insult. People who are trolls are proud of the fact, however much they then turn that phrase into another part of their argument. They are happy to be thought of as some sort of 'internet warrior', pointing out grammatical or syntax errors until people are crying from frustration. They just pretend to be mortally insulted. Ok you would ignore but you didn't today so why the difference? I am curious to know why you say you would now but looking back didn't an hour or so ago. The spelling grammar police I see, I don't like it but I ignore or I am pretty much sure I do. The internet warriors I ignore too as they are not the sort I would like to meet so seeing it happen I tend to block too. The troll thing well however you look at it its a derogatory comment sorry but it is. Attention seeker is better in my book but its far easier to ignore as I see ti. I didn't call anyone a troll. Where did I say you did? You said personally would ignore them I was asking why you didn't and claim people were desperate for attention? I did ignore them. I didn't engage either of the posters on the other thread that I though were being mean spirited, and the 'desperate' for attention comment was a) in reply to another poster and b) in the spirit of the original post, which was about ways people show desperation. We are all alllowed to use the forums in anyway we wish, within the forum rules. People are allowed to be arses, and people are allowed to comment on that arsiness. Its just the way it is. On another day I may have not commented at all. It depends on my mood. Its a conundrum I know, but I guess its just the way it is." Lol Ok we shall agree to differ as I see it posting a comment saying people are desperate attention isn't ignoring but if you think it is its pointless continuing. I was only interested in why you said one thing but did another but its not going to happen. I do get some of what you say but not a lot of the other. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. " Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter. | |||
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"Thought that was the idea of a forum. Anyone can jump in with their opinion ???" | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter." You are quite clever with your 'S' you actually said 'Don't feed the troll' and putting an S on it is very decisive as it deflects from an individual you were aiming it at to many. | |||
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"Thought that was the idea of a forum. Anyone can jump in with their opinion ???" An opinion is very different to a catty or personal remark though although some are uncomfortable with this being pointed out. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter. You are quite clever with your 'S' you actually said 'Don't feed the troll' and putting an S on it is very decisive as it deflects from an individual you were aiming it at to many. " I think you're over analysing peoples comments myself. Mine included. Sometimes I see something and feel I want to express my opinion, I don't spend ages typing it and tend to fire from the hip. Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes I'm just giving my opinion, sometimes I'm convinced I'm right, often I'm just having a laugh or just being daft ... and sometimes I change my mind and mood from one day to the next. | |||
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"To be honest I find this thread ironic, making snide remarks about others making snide remarks. But just my perception of course. Possibly it is but is it not better to start a fresh thread than hijack another? I am not forcing people to post on it or even read it its a choice for each person but how do you find out things if you don't ask a question?" People hijack threads all the time. Mostly it's people turning them into love ins. If you don't want people to read and comment on your thread, posted on an open forum, what's your point? I'm not being catty, just don't see your point of _iew. | |||
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" Sometimes I see something and feel I want to express my opinion, I don't spend ages typing it and tend to fire from the hip. Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes I'm just giving my opinion, sometimes I'm convinced I'm right, often I'm just having a laugh or just being daft ... and sometimes I change my mind and mood from one day to the next. " That would sum it up nicely for me. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter. You are quite clever with your 'S' you actually said 'Don't feed the troll' and putting an S on it is very decisive as it deflects from an individual you were aiming it at to many. I think you're over analysing peoples comments myself. Mine included. Sometimes I see something and feel I want to express my opinion, I don't spend ages typing it and tend to fire from the hip. Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes I'm just giving my opinion, sometimes I'm convinced I'm right, often I'm just having a laugh or just being daft ... and sometimes I change my mind and mood from one day to the next. " I think you would like me to believe I am over over analysing as the alternative is uncomfortable for you its there in black and white. There is nothing wrong with expressing an opinion if its done as an opinion on the subject rather than another poster. Do I believe you were having a laugh as you now claim. No I think you you are bright enough to know exactly what you are doing. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? " I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :P | |||
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"Thought that was the idea of a forum. Anyone can jump in with their opinion ??? An opinion is very different to a catty or personal remark though although some are uncomfortable with this being pointed out. " You can't argue with that | |||
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"Thought that was the idea of a forum. Anyone can jump in with their opinion ??? An opinion is very different to a catty or personal remark though although some are uncomfortable with this being pointed out. You can't argue with that" gran your one woman i should love to meet face to face xxx land you a big kiss on lips , lol | |||
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"To be honest I find this thread ironic, making snide remarks about others making snide remarks. But just my perception of course. Possibly it is but is it not better to start a fresh thread than hijack another? I am not forcing people to post on it or even read it its a choice for each person but how do you find out things if you don't ask a question? People hijack threads all the time. Mostly it's people turning them into love ins. If you don't want people to read and comment on your thread, posted on an open forum, what's your point? I'm not being catty, just don't see your point of _iew. " I don't see anything you are saying as catty it has a lot of validity in it and you are right once its in an open forum its free for all to comment. Hijacking I have no real problem with although like you the lovins are a little sickly to me but some like them so I leave them to it. Its the sly comments of the ones that come out of the blue without any other interaction between people that are obvious in intent. I was curious what drove people to make such remarks thats all. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :P" I had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot | |||
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"Well pucker up .... n I'll put my teeth in...... " You better i am not into gums , only fruit ones . | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :PI had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot " That's really upset me that has! Pay your fine of one cabernet sauvignon! | |||
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"Its the sly comments of the ones that come out of the blue without any other interaction between people that are obvious in intent. I was curious what drove people to make such remarks thats all. " I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :PI had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot That's really upset me that has! Pay your fine of one cabernet sauvignon! " Phew, got away llllllightly Forum Party not til Friday though. | |||
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"Its the sly comments of the ones that come out of the blue without any other interaction between people that are obvious in intent. I was curious what drove people to make such remarks thats all. I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole." Seconded. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :PI had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot That's really upset me that has! Pay your fine of one cabernet sauvignon! Phew, got away llllllightly Forum Party not til Friday though. " That upset me even more. Bring a bottle .... ! | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole." That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. | |||
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"Its the sly comments of the ones that come out of the blue without any other interaction between people that are obvious in intent. I was curious what drove people to make such remarks thats all. I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole." I will rephrase that as it should have been on the thread in question. Yes I know there is bad blood between some and dislike and well aware thats why some remarks are made. It can be a follow on from previous threads or other areas as some have long memories. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :PI had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot That's really upset me that has! Pay your fine of one cabernet sauvignon! Phew, got away llllllightly Forum Party not til Friday though. That upset me even more. Bring a bottle .... !" Jeeze, is that the rate of inflation now? When will you stop????? | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! " Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. | |||
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"Just had a thought - if everybody had to pay a fine in the shape of a cake/ chocolate/ glass of wine etc for everytime they upset somebody... and if the fines (collectively) were distributed on a Friday night at a forum party... we would ALL benefit? I could point out several flaws in this idea..... I know you'd get upset tho :PI had already put my body armour on...its ok, Gran - give it you best shot That's really upset me that has! Pay your fine of one cabernet sauvignon! Phew, got away llllllightly Forum Party not til Friday though. That upset me even more. Bring a bottle .... !Jeeze, is that the rate of inflation now? When will you stop?????" When you stop heartlessly upsetting me. How many bottles in a case ? | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. " Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter. You are quite clever with your 'S' you actually said 'Don't feed the troll' and putting an S on it is very decisive as it deflects from an individual you were aiming it at to many. I think you're over analysing peoples comments myself. Mine included. Sometimes I see something and feel I want to express my opinion, I don't spend ages typing it and tend to fire from the hip. Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes I'm just giving my opinion, sometimes I'm convinced I'm right, often I'm just having a laugh or just being daft ... and sometimes I change my mind and mood from one day to the next. I think you would like me to believe I am over over analysing as the alternative is uncomfortable for you its there in black and white. There is nothing wrong with expressing an opinion if its done as an opinion on the subject rather than another poster. Do I believe you were having a laugh as you now claim. No I think you you are bright enough to know exactly what you are doing. " I never claimed 'I was having a laugh' in that thread - you are misinterpreting everything I say, possibly deliberately, and will no doubt argue this in circles for eternity (or 175 posts, whichever arrives first). Judge me as you like, I know me and my friends and family know me and that's good enough. | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. " 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that!" PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! | |||
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" 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. " Granny, you promised me you d be discreet about me!!! | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!!" Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! | |||
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" 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. Granny, you promised me you d be discreet about me!!!" So claim a barrel or two ! | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. " and just being a plain old argumentative cunt | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! " You're wounded ! If Merlot is the payment then I'm mortified ! | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! " Afraid so. Didnt work... now I got two against me. | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. and just being a plain old argumentative cunt " Hahahaaaaaa yeah .....that too xxxxxx | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! Afraid so. Didnt work... now I got two against me. " infamy infamy they got it in for me | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! You're wounded ! If Merlot is the payment then I'm mortified !" THink I am going tin introduce a 2 hr ban for myself before I end up buying all the drinks on the Friday forum party... Gee... some people | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. and just being a plain old argumentative cunt " Sorry, View I cannot take words like THAT into my mouth ... | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! You're wounded ! If Merlot is the payment then I'm mortified !THink I am going tin introduce a 2 hr ban for myself before I end up buying all the drinks on the Friday forum party... Gee... some people " Never mind a self imposed ban. I think flagellation is the order of the day. | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. " I think you are not wrong there to an extent I just find it fascinating where some comments are feet first and you look back through the thread or on the green tick and its not obvious as to why they were made in such a manner. I think I was under the misguided hope someone might explain why they did it but thinking about it its not going to happen. | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. 'Getting it' would need to be as varied as there are people. i.e. reasons could range from paranoia, personal dislike, sociopathy, drink, drugs , depression , boredom, emotional inadequacy and plain old psycopathy. and just being a plain old argumentative cunt Sorry, View I cannot take words like THAT into my mouth ... " | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! You're wounded ! If Merlot is the payment then I'm mortified !THink I am going tin introduce a 2 hr ban for myself before I end up buying all the drinks on the Friday forum party... Gee... some people Never mind a self imposed ban. I think flagellation is the order of the day." Please, dont bring flatulation onto the forums again...;-) | |||
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"Perhaps some people make the mistake of thinking that if they entitled to HOLD an opinion then they have the right to 'voice' it regardless of whether it is relevant, offensive, rude, aggressive, confrontational or whatever else. Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean everyone has to be exposed to it. And before anyone says, 'well you don't have to read it' my answer is; if I don't read it I don't know if it is offensive or not!! Having an opinion has nothing to do with making snide or catty remarks to other posters does it? Everyone can have an opinion as its their right but jumping in with remarks aimed at a person not the topic i don't get. " Some opinions are snide and catty. And, yes, people can have an opinion but they do not automatically have the RIGHT to simply share it. I do agree with you saying that comments aimed at the individual and not discussing the topic is unsavoury - but I see that time and time again on here - and on other forums. But people feel that they can say things through a computer they would never dare do face to face. Just the way it is - not saying it is right, of course, but I doubt it is going to change. | |||
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" I'd be careful with the assumption that there has never been any other interaction between people. There may not have on that post or thread, but you never know what has transpired between two people on the site as a whole.That is actually a valid point and in the forums you would not see that or know about it. For that that reason I probably would not seek interaction in the forums with anybody who has blocked me .. Ditto, and it is part of the forum rules to not use the forum to contact people who have blocked people. Not that I block people I disagree with on the forums. They have to post something pretty extreme for me to do that! PS I now have to think of something nice to say to Granny!!! Are you patronising me merely to avoid a fine of one bottle of merlot? I am wounded!! You're wounded ! If Merlot is the payment then I'm mortified !THink I am going tin introduce a 2 hr ban for myself before I end up buying all the drinks on the Friday forum party... Gee... some people Never mind a self imposed ban. I think flagellation is the order of the day.Please, dont bring flatulation onto the forums again...;-)" I'd be upset if you got wind of it and fine you at least a Bolly ! | |||
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"You will always get the people hijacking and destroying a thread for their own amusement Hands up to that one " Naughty Granny Never catch me doing that for a cheap laugh ... | |||
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"In my experience and i'm quoting ONLY from my experience - people seldom hold their hands up to their part....( here anyway ) So much whitewash so little time." 1000% agree..... the pointing out of the failings in others is a masterclass at times. very few will recognise their own, a clever summary of snidey comments made by others will be a veiled snidy comment aimed at certain people. it won't change anytime soon.... | |||
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"Never mind a self imposed ban. I think flagellation is the order of the day.Please, dont bring flatulation onto the forums again...;-) I'd be upset if you got wind of it and fine you at least a Bolly !" For free Bolly she can insult me all she likes. | |||
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"I think I'm going to bow out as I'm in danger of giving a feck here Ironically I think there are far to many posts telling people how they should or shouldn't post at the minute in my opinion As far as I am aware I am not telling people what they should or shouldn't do I was just asking questions. If you can point out people other than yourself telling people they shouldn't post this or that point them out please. Okay, you seem to genuinely want to understand so I'll bow back in. Firstly, I never called anyone a troll, I simply said 'don't feed the trolls' - a common internet phrase designed to alert people to the fact people are (in your opinion) displaying trollish behaviour and seeking only to irritate and provoke people. A 'heads up' warning to people you think it's occuring that might just alert them to not getting sucked in. Secondly, I said that 'ironically... in my opinion' there are too many folk telling others how they should post. I didn't say it should not be allowed or that they should be censored at all. At no point have I told anyone how they should post - I have merely expressed my opinion on the matter. You are quite clever with your 'S' you actually said 'Don't feed the troll' and putting an S on it is very decisive as it deflects from an individual you were aiming it at to many. I think you're over analysing peoples comments myself. Mine included. Sometimes I see something and feel I want to express my opinion, I don't spend ages typing it and tend to fire from the hip. Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes I'm just giving my opinion, sometimes I'm convinced I'm right, often I'm just having a laugh or just being daft ... and sometimes I change my mind and mood from one day to the next. I think you would like me to believe I am over over analysing as the alternative is uncomfortable for you its there in black and white. There is nothing wrong with expressing an opinion if its done as an opinion on the subject rather than another poster. Do I believe you were having a laugh as you now claim. No I think you you are bright enough to know exactly what you are doing. I never claimed 'I was having a laugh' in that thread - you are misinterpreting everything I say, possibly deliberately, and will no doubt argue this in circles for eternity (or 175 posts, whichever arrives first). Judge me as you like, I know me and my friends and family know me and that's good enough. " Ok so if you weren't having a laugh it was serious intent well thats fine i was more interested in getting to the bottom of people motivation and intent. Now you may think I have misinterpreted you but you would as anyone would as people don't like to be uncomfortable with things being pointed out. I am not here to judge you either but that does go both ways if things are to be fair. I was more interested why people do things in a 2 footed way | |||
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"No discomfort here, I can assure you " Do you want some? | |||
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"Most do because they are sat behind a screen. Now put them face to face and they'd soon cower, well most. Some are just plain gobby naturally!" This, and only this. | |||
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"Some people dont know any other than to post mean spirited. Some will say the most ridiculous thing just to go against the grain. People have different opinions, there are sycophants, there are people that tell it how it is. There are different people with different opinions. None of these are wrong, its when people go out of their way to put a negative slant on things for no other reason than to fuel a sometimes not even lit fire" So eloquent | |||
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"Some people dont know any other than to post mean spirited. Some will say the most ridiculous thing just to go against the grain. People have different opinions, there are sycophants, there are people that tell it how it is. There are different people with different opinions. None of these are wrong, its when people go out of their way to put a negative slant on things for no other reason than to fuel a sometimes not even lit fire So eloquent " seconded | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal" But it often descends in to that. | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that." FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it. | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it." I think some people have an overdeveloped pedantic bone. I believe with surgery it can be removed but it tends to grow back. No general anaesthetic is required. | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it. I think some people have an overdeveloped pedantic bone. I believe with surgery it can be removed but it tends to grow back. No general anaesthetic is required." | |||
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"i think some people act as if they are the most important thing on these forums.. then have to post on every thread even if its not relevant" | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it. I think some people have an overdeveloped pedantic bone. I believe with surgery it can be removed but it tends to grow back. No general anaesthetic is required." Indeed | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it." Erm...Vici boi's number 3?!! | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it. Erm...Vici boi's number 3?!! " Thats an awfully useful reference guide. | |||
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" just let the remarks bounce like water off a ducks back" Nah. Its kept the punters amused for 4 hours on a cold Sunday afternoon.... | |||
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"be pretty boring if everone just posted normal comments all of the time, nothing wrong with a good old forum argument if it doesnt get personal But it often descends in to that. FIGHT!!! I don't know why people are being held to a higher standard on the forums all of a sudden. People are people. Who knows why some people post what they post when they post it." That's quite easy to explain. In the past the forums were frequented by groups who would systematically lay siege to people questioning the status quo which discouraged people standing up for themselves. There are more people using the forums, they are less inclined to pander to the forum iluminati and stand up for themselves and don't collapse at the first slur sent at them. Its not all a one sided attack as its been in the past. I don't really see anything wrongs with someone questioning why people snipe unless its a trait someone likes to peruse themselves and don't like their transgressions pointed out to them. | |||
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"I don't really see anything wrongs with someone questioning why people snipe unless its a trait someone likes to peruse themselves and don't like their transgressions pointed out to them. " I agree with this point, but disagree with the rest of your post. I don't understand why today of all days people are being questioned about their motives for how they reply when other days its passes over people's heads. My posting style has never changed, and I AM one of those people who will say what I think in real life as well as online. So why today is it a problem? Not requiring a personal response, by the way. I just am not sure why some people were hauled up for education and others weren't. | |||
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"I don't really see anything wrongs with someone questioning why people snipe unless its a trait someone likes to peruse themselves and don't like their transgressions pointed out to them. I agree with this point, but disagree with the rest of your post. I don't understand why today of all days people are being questioned about their motives for how they reply when other days its passes over people's heads. My posting style has never changed, and I AM one of those people who will say what I think in real life as well as online. So why today is it a problem? Not requiring a personal response, by the way. I just am not sure why some people were hauled up for education and others weren't." It's nearly Spring and the saps are rising! | |||
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"I don't really see anything wrongs with someone questioning why people snipe unless its a trait someone likes to peruse themselves and don't like their transgressions pointed out to them. I agree with this point, but disagree with the rest of your post. I don't understand why today of all days people are being questioned about their motives for how they reply when other days its passes over people's heads. My posting style has never changed, and I AM one of those people who will say what I think in real life as well as online. So why today is it a problem? Not requiring a personal response, by the way. I just am not sure why some people were hauled up for education and others weren't. It's nearly Spring and the saps are rising! " Wish something was rising in my vicinity.! | |||
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" just let the remarks bounce like water off a ducks back Nah. Its kept the punters amused for 4 hours on a cold Sunday afternoon...." Amused, horrified, shocked and sometimes grinning at how people think but it shows how some people think. | |||
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"Conspiracy theories?!? FFS! I've heard it all now " And who is making conspiracy theories speak up! | |||
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"I don't really see anything wrongs with someone questioning why people snipe unless its a trait someone likes to peruse themselves and don't like their transgressions pointed out to them. I agree with this point, but disagree with the rest of your post. I don't understand why today of all days people are being questioned about their motives for how they reply when other days its passes over people's heads. My posting style has never changed, and I AM one of those people who will say what I think in real life as well as online. So why today is it a problem? Not requiring a personal response, by the way. I just am not sure why some people were hauled up for education and others weren't." I think we will have to agree to disagree but there is no denying newer posters in the past put up numerous clique threads and felt there was a siege mentality from groups of posters who objected to newer posters daring to put many things up. That is a fact proven by using the forum search box and looking back a year or three. In the forums now subtlety has to be engaged for many to survive being excluded from the comments. It is pretty obvious in the last year the forums have changed in how indiscretions are dealt with. In the past some would snipe back at snipers today you lose the ability to post if you do that aggressively. There is less opportunity for even the experienced regulars to effectively gang up on newer posters so in turn people question why people have sly digs at them. Is that wrong well surely asking why someone is doing a, b or c is better than name calling as some have resorted to. | |||
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"In the forums now subtlety has to be engaged for many to survive being excluded from the comments. It is pretty obvious in the last year the forums have changed in how indiscretions are dealt with. In the past some would snipe back at snipers today you lose the ability to post if you do that aggressively. There is less opportunity for even the experienced regulars to effectively gang up on newer posters so in turn people question why people have sly digs at them. Is that wrong well surely asking why someone is doing a, b or c is better than name calling as some have resorted to." Indeed, but maybe it is best to ask that person outright as opposed to starting another post then using the post to have further sly digs. I might be unique here (I do hope not) but I would prefer someone who felt I had slighted them in anyway to ask me outright, if not on the forum then in PM. There is a facility to do this which links back to the post in question. I understand that might not be to everyone elses tastes though. I wouldn't start a post dictating a certain behaviour just because thats how I would behave, thats how everybody else should behave. | |||
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"165" Message received and understood. Coded reply follows... 2 ... 9 ... 6 | |||
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"165 Message received and understood. Coded reply follows... 2 ... 9 ... 6" hahahahaaaaaaaaaa you are kidding me ! ~()and a couple of (*)(*) and finally here is a picture of F.M. ( Y ) | |||
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"In the forums now subtlety has to be engaged for many to survive being excluded from the comments. It is pretty obvious in the last year the forums have changed in how indiscretions are dealt with. In the past some would snipe back at snipers today you lose the ability to post if you do that aggressively. There is less opportunity for even the experienced regulars to effectively gang up on newer posters so in turn people question why people have sly digs at them. Is that wrong well surely asking why someone is doing a, b or c is better than name calling as some have resorted to. Indeed, but maybe it is best to ask that person outright as opposed to starting another post then using the post to have further sly digs. I might be unique here (I do hope not) but I would prefer someone who felt I had slighted them in anyway to ask me outright, if not on the forum then in PM. There is a facility to do this which links back to the post in question. I understand that might not be to everyone elses tastes though. I wouldn't start a post dictating a certain behaviour just because thats how I would behave, thats how everybody else should behave." Ok the op is having sly digs that's why the tread was put up? Well I suggest firstly quoting the original post and question them on it rather than slipping it in in a reply to me as it does look very much like you are doing what you are condemning. Secondly on another thread you insinuated someone was attention seeking if you are as forthright direct it to the person not being ambiguous in its destination. Finally if you think I have dictated how people post feel feet to point it out to me as you say you are forthright so do so. As I see things I may have questioned and answered but not gone to the stage of telling people what they can or cannot do. | |||
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