Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
09-02-2008, 03:26 PM
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Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that a handful of vultures are cruising the jet threads, just waiting to arrogantly pounce on a perceived vulnerability and call someone "stupid" in an effort to enhance their own self esteem? Does this not reflect poorly on our community?
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more aggressive stance on the "Please resist the urge to curse, flame, degrade, insult or embarrass ..." front. (disclosure: I myself got "modded" a year ago. I had it coming to me and learned from it)
Say ANYTHING, as long a it's done in a respectful manner would be my wish............I think the hobby would benefit.
Thoughts?
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that a handful of vultures are cruising the jet threads, just waiting to arrogantly pounce on a perceived vulnerability and call someone "stupid" in an effort to enhance their own self esteem? Does this not reflect poorly on our community?
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more aggressive stance on the "Please resist the urge to curse, flame, degrade, insult or embarrass ..." front. (disclosure: I myself got "modded" a year ago. I had it coming to me and learned from it)
Say ANYTHING, as long a it's done in a respectful manner would be my wish............I think the hobby would benefit.
Thoughts?
09-02-2008, 03:43 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
Easy peezy lemon squeezy.
Afterburner1(Doug-E-Fresh) is a "special" kind of guy. He'll make you giggle your n***s off.
Just let it roll off yer back.
Others here (G.Kerr Jr., e.g.) are really mal-intentioned and just like to belittle to make you feel dumb.
I was just starting to think what a great job the mods are doing here, so lets not ruin this direction.
Doug wasn't insulting anyone (I know him, he's just funnin') just giving his opinion. Maybe he rubbed you and Andy the wrong way, don't take it personally, though (its just a hobby
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Raf
Afterburner1(Doug-E-Fresh) is a "special" kind of guy. He'll make you giggle your n***s off.
Just let it roll off yer back.
Others here (G.Kerr Jr., e.g.) are really mal-intentioned and just like to belittle to make you feel dumb.
I was just starting to think what a great job the mods are doing here, so lets not ruin this direction.
Doug wasn't insulting anyone (I know him, he's just funnin') just giving his opinion. Maybe he rubbed you and Andy the wrong way, don't take it personally, though (its just a hobby
)Raf
09-02-2008, 04:11 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: highhorse
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
<snip>
Thoughts?
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
<snip>
Thoughts?
If you don't like someone's opinion or attitude, why not ignore it (or ask him to be nicer) rather than resorting to violence and knocking his teeth out ???
09-02-2008, 04:20 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
I will tell you the problem that your incurring highhorse that has been a problem since the internet was invented. It's PEOPLE!!! People are different, some people see one side and others see the other side of a person. Until you personally KNOW someone, you can't really take things too personal, especially across a forum on the internet. As Raffy stated our boy Dougy Doug Fresh is a unique guy which is exactly how we like him. Until you have spent time with him you really can't pass judgement. He rarely posts with true ill-content towards someone.
Also a very good point above to Gordo, who wants any of that garbage?
Also a very good point above to Gordo, who wants any of that garbage?
09-02-2008, 04:35 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: highhorse
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more agressive stance
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more agressive stance
screw that noise
no thanks
09-02-2008, 04:48 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
here you are again - the great ravinni - being the example of what this thread is trying to discourage.
oh ! and by the way show me a post where i have belittled anyone except your d__b_ss.
oh ! and by the way show me a post where i have belittled anyone except your d__b_ss.
09-02-2008, 05:19 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
My momma said . . .
"There are three rules you should follow if you're going to talk about someone else . . . your statements should be TRUE, KIND, and NECESSARY!!!"
"There are three rules you should follow if you're going to talk about someone else . . . your statements should be TRUE, KIND, and NECESSARY!!!"
09-02-2008, 06:03 PM
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Smokin-gun?? Is that you G. Kerr Jr.? 
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Good Day Sir,
Raf
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Good Day Sir,
Raf
09-02-2008, 06:06 PM
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My momma said . . .
"There are three rules you should follow if you're going to talk about someone else . . . your statements should be TRUE, KIND, and NECESSARY!!!"
My momma said . . .
"There are three rules you should follow if you're going to talk about someone else . . . your statements should be TRUE, KIND, and NECESSARY!!!"
09-02-2008, 06:14 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: ravill
Smokin-gun?? Is that you G. Kerr Jr.?
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Good Day Sir,
Raf
Smokin-gun?? Is that you G. Kerr Jr.?
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Good Day Sir,
Raf
Do I smell popcorn?
09-02-2008, 06:30 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: Gordon Mc
Thank goodness I don't have the kind of 'local field' suggested here.
If you don't like someone's opinion or attitude, why not ignore it (or ask him to be nicer) rather than resorting to violence and knocking his teeth out ???
ORIGINAL: highhorse
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
<snip>
Thoughts?
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
<snip>
Thoughts?
If you don't like someone's opinion or attitude, why not ignore it (or ask him to be nicer) rather than resorting to violence and knocking his teeth out ???
09-02-2008, 06:41 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
I have noticed at Jet Events that the people that make MOST noise on Forums are either:
A. Really small/short people (like me)
B. Cant fly a Jet
C. Dont fly a Jet but have one in the basement that's better than yours and gonna build it someday but currently dont have time to build.
D. Dont have friends
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
F. Wanna be a part of somethin but know Jack Squat
G. Cant get laid even if you paid a fat girl to have sex with the guy
H. Extremely intelligent but not very good people skills
I. Maybe all of the above
A. Really small/short people (like me)
B. Cant fly a Jet
C. Dont fly a Jet but have one in the basement that's better than yours and gonna build it someday but currently dont have time to build.
D. Dont have friends
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
F. Wanna be a part of somethin but know Jack Squat
G. Cant get laid even if you paid a fat girl to have sex with the guy
H. Extremely intelligent but not very good people skills
I. Maybe all of the above
09-02-2008, 07:03 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
Afterburner1(Doug-E-Fresh) is a "special" kind of guy. He'll make you giggle your n***s off.
As Raffy stated our boy Dougy Doug Fresh is a unique guy which is exactly how we like him
There's NO way we will all agree on anything. That's a given and inevitable. I just don't see why folks can't be NICE and CIVIL and RESPECTFUL when their opinion differs !
And to clarify my reference to the mods being more aggressive: I think they should be more aggressive toward TONE rather than TOPIC.
Ironically I had pro SHOK (vs TBM) posts in mind, which were apparently canned for subject matter as opposed to tone, as have been other threads. I understand totally where SHOK is coming from based on his history with the mods and am on his side in the big picture, but I think "screw that noise " is a perfect, albeit MINOR, example of which I speak. It's an unnessecarily crude, inflamatory and disrespectful phrase implying that my opinion is "noise", presumably because it differs from his. Never having met the man, I'd still wager that he is neither crude or disrespectful and that his post is not a true example of his character.
Which underscores my point all the more, no?
09-02-2008, 07:06 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: Patrick Frost
I have noticed at Jet Events that the people that make MOST noise on Forums are either:
A. Really small/short people (like me)
B. Cant fly a Jet
C. Dont fly a Jet but have one in the basement that's better than yours and gonna build it someday but currently dont have time to build.
D. Dont have friends
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
F. Wanna be a part of somethin but know Jack Squat
G. Cant get laid even if you paid a fat girl to have sex with the guy
H. Extremely intelligent but not very good people skills
I. Maybe all of the above
I have noticed at Jet Events that the people that make MOST noise on Forums are either:
A. Really small/short people (like me)
B. Cant fly a Jet
C. Dont fly a Jet but have one in the basement that's better than yours and gonna build it someday but currently dont have time to build.
D. Dont have friends
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
F. Wanna be a part of somethin but know Jack Squat
G. Cant get laid even if you paid a fat girl to have sex with the guy
H. Extremely intelligent but not very good people skills
I. Maybe all of the above
LMAO
I resemble that remark!!
09-02-2008, 07:13 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: seanreit
Wonder where I fit......... I thought I invented mouthing off in this forum....
Wonder where I fit......... I thought I invented mouthing off in this forum....
As a reformed and recovering loud mouth myself, I think I'll start a 12 step program for thread hot heads. I will be the first to stand up in the meeting and proudly declare " Hi, my name is Highhorse. I have a loud mouth, a small pee-pee, a better jet, and I'm smarter than you."[8D]
09-02-2008, 07:17 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: ravill
Smokin-gun?? Is that you G. Kerr Jr.?
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Raf
Smokin-gun?? Is that you G. Kerr Jr.?
Howdy partner.
And in your PM you sent me, no I've never been married, so I've never been lucky enough to loose a wife!!!
I will acknowledge you this once. You are who you are, no one can help you. Remember that when you look around the poker table and don't see the idiot, that person would be you sir.
Like I've said before, I have no quams in letting anyone know my low opinion of you.
Raf
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best policy is "If you don't have something nice to say then shut the f*** up"
09-02-2008, 07:18 PM
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not trying to be crude, or rude to you at all, just saying, Im all against more moderation
this forum in the past has been subject to way too much / over moderation [
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this forum in the past has been subject to way too much / over moderation [
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09-02-2008, 07:22 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: Shok
not trying to be crude, or rude to you at all, just saying, Im all against more moderation
this forum in the past has been subject to way too much / over moderation []
not trying to be crude, or rude to you at all, just saying, Im all against more moderation
this forum in the past has been subject to way too much / over moderation [
]
I feel you on that one Ronnie, LESS is more
09-02-2008, 07:28 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: highhorse
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that a handfull of vultures are cruising the jet threads, just waiting to arrogantly pounce on a percieved vulnerability and call someone "stupid" in an effort to enhance their own self esteem? Does this not reflect poorly on our community?
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more agressive stance on the "Please resist the urge to curse, flame, degrade, insult or embarrass ..." front. (disclosure: I myself got "modded" a year ago. I had it coming to me and learned from it)
Say ANYTHING, as long a it's done in a respectfullmanner would be my wish............I think the hobby would benefit.
Thoughts?
Why is it that some guys here feel COMPELLED to express their opinions here in the forums in a caustic manner that would cost them teeth if done face to face at the local field?
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that a handfull of vultures are cruising the jet threads, just waiting to arrogantly pounce on a percieved vulnerability and call someone "stupid" in an effort to enhance their own self esteem? Does this not reflect poorly on our community?
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Mods and their role. I'd like to see a more agressive stance on the "Please resist the urge to curse, flame, degrade, insult or embarrass ..." front. (disclosure: I myself got "modded" a year ago. I had it coming to me and learned from it)
Say ANYTHING, as long a it's done in a respectfullmanner would be my wish............I think the hobby would benefit.
Thoughts?
I basically agree with what you are saying. There is no cost to being civil and a few recent threads have arguably crossed the line. Some folks seem to cross the line and we all know who they are. A little restraint goes a long way.
Regards,
Jim
09-02-2008, 07:49 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
"Afterburner1(Doug-E-Fresh) is a "special" kind of guy. He'll make you giggle your n***s off."
I'm straining to figure out what body part n***s is...
I'm usually pretty good at Wheel Of Fortune...
Edit: Can I buy a vowel?
I'm straining to figure out what body part n***s is...
I'm usually pretty good at Wheel Of Fortune...
Edit: Can I buy a vowel?
09-02-2008, 07:50 PM
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RE: Civility in the threads, or lack thereof.
ORIGINAL: Patrick Frost
I have noticed at Jet Events that the people that make MOST noise on Forums are either:
<snip>
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
I have noticed at Jet Events that the people that make MOST noise on Forums are either:
<snip>
E. Have a little pee pee (thats me too)
Umm … so you are telling me that at jet events, you go around checking the size of people's wedding tackle … ?
Odd. Very, VERY, odd.
You must be related to Dave Presta.
