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weirdmom Posted Thu 30 Aug, 2007 10:07 PM |
I thought the first part was a good reminder to those of us who have been here awhile and/or posted a lot to be nice to newbies. I thought it was good.
I thought the second part was insulting and not sure what purpose it serves. I don't think it helps the problem to be rude to the people you perceive as the ones with the issue.
But that's just me. The rule I have for myself on this board (the only one I post on) is I am not going to write anything that I wouldn't say to your face. |
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lulu07 Posted Thu 30 Aug, 2007 10:31 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: lulu07 wrote: Hi, we'll be nice, welcome
Seriously, are you allowed out on your own?
Well, sorry, but I was actually so tired when I read it I didn't actually take it in you arrogant twat |
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feri Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 4:51 AM |
Sunny wrote:
I was just pondering a sticky 'newbies/introduce yourself' thread, so all newbies could be new together ... no? I mean, I wouldn't want them to stay there (like prison!) but if they made the first steps on a designated thread then perhaps people would be a little kinder in welcoming them ...?
That's actually a really great idea! And I've seen it on other forums...it seems to work well.
lulu07 wrote: Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: lulu07 wrote: Hi, we'll be nice, welcome
Seriously, are you allowed out on your own?
Well, sorry, but I was actually so tired when I read it I didn't actually take it in you arrogant twat
Where have I read that before!! |
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Sanne (nl) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 9:37 AM |
AbsolutPurple wrote: who wrote this post ?
Fran (wants to do a social experiment) lol |
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Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 10:04 AM |
Dear Lulu
An arrogant twat eh? Oh well i guess there is enough evidence on here to support that argument.
However , id rather be that than retarded :) |
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Tonie Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:13 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Dear Lulu
An arrogant twat eh? Oh well i guess there is enough evidence on here to support that argument.
However , id rather be that than retarded :)
Debate & disagreement is one thing, but name calling seems a bit unnecessary.
In the wise words of "Me": Please be nice.
(or in the wise words of me, "Tonie", send each other pm's!!!)
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Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:33 PM |
| Stop attempting to break up conflict , makes the place dull LOL |
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weirdmom Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:36 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Stop attempting to break up conflict , makes the place dull LOL
I think it's becoming dull because people aren't posting as much because they are uncomfortable with conflict that involves name calling. I am always up for debates, disagreements, etc. but not if it involves trying to make someone feel bad on a personal level. |
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Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:43 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote: Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Stop attempting to break up conflict , makes the place dull LOL
I think it's becoming dull because people aren't posting as much because they are uncomfortable with conflict that involves name calling. I am always up for debates, disagreements, etc. but not if it involves trying to make someone feel bad on a personal level.
Yeah lets not make jokes lets all live in a sugary sweet fairyland and all live happily ever after. |
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weirdmom Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:46 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Yeah lets not make jokes lets all live in a sugary sweet fairyland and all live happily ever after.
I love jokes, have a really dry sense of humor, use sarcasm often so that's not the issue. There is a difference. |
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Joana Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:47 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: weirdmominaustin wrote: Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Stop attempting to break up conflict , makes the place dull LOL
I think it's becoming dull because people aren't posting as much because they are uncomfortable with conflict that involves name calling. I am always up for debates, disagreements, etc. but not if it involves trying to make someone feel bad on a personal level.
Yeah lets not make jokes lets all live in a sugary sweet fairyland and all live happily ever after.
You are a drama addict!!!You need help!!LOL |
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Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 3:48 PM |
Lulu said what she thought of me , i responded in kind.
I really dont see whats to get bothered about. |
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Sanne (nl) Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 4:02 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote:
Yeah lets not make jokes lets all live in a sugary sweet fairyland and all live happily ever after.
Now really Gladders, what is wrong with "sugary sweet fairyland"? (Sorry couldn't resist,LOL)
Can we please stop making an elephant out of a musquito? (Dutch saying, don't know if it got lost in translation) It is all quite simple:
Jokes= cool (even the sarcastic ones)
Offending people= uncool
Being a jackass in each post you make= not done at all
If there are any doubts, pm the poster and clear things up. Can we all please get back to normal? 
The mother of all carebears, Sanne |
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Tonie Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 5:00 PM |
Gladly (the cross-eyed bear) wrote: Stop attempting to break up conflict , makes the place dull LOL
Ha ha, v funny. I'm all in favour of debate leading to conflict. I just think that the conflict is far more interesting if name-calling/ abuse can be avoided! We're more intelligent than that, surely? And yes, I saw you were pretty choicely name-called yesterday. But I say, for what it's worth, rise above it.
As I see yesterday's conversation, you made an accurate observation about someone's (rather daft) post. You were called an ignorant twat for your trouble. You name called back, thus reducing yourself to a level that is (I'm guessing cos I don't know you), beneath your intelligence.
Rise above it! Think twice before you name call, that's all I'm saying. There are better put-downs :) |
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Sunny Posted Fri 31 Aug, 2007 6:26 PM |
Sanne (nl) wrote:
Can we all please get back to normal?
What exactly is 'normal'?
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