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Can we stop all the hating on each other here?

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
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Am I the only one that thinks there is a lot of hating that goes on here?  I'm not talking about vigorous debate or strong feeling about subjects.  I'm referring to the slander that goes on frequently.  It gets old, doesn't it?  Or am I just being to "sensitive"? 

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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
    There is a lot of it for sure. I think I notice it less here because I've been spending more time in the Facebook group and people there are MUCH worse to each other, IMO. But your message Brian is a good one.
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    brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
    Thanks Jimmy.

    I don't mean to slam on anybody.  It's just that I sometimes wonder, do we talk to people like we do sometimes here face to face?
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    10000000% agree, it's awful people's attacking aggressive attitudes, people are allowed to have different points of view and a different way of seeing things, that's where innovation comes from, question everything, look at all sides, but some want to silence dissent by trashing them. When you hit someone with a massive wave of negativity you have no interest in engaging in respectful intellectual debate



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    dankinddankind I am not your foot. Posts: 20,827
    Up yours, hippies!
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    cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,108
    I feel like I've read this same thread from Brian before...like years before...

    Kinda depends.  I'll be the same here as I would be in person...I try anyhow.  But if someone is going to be spreading false crap and making fun of kids that just had to live through a school shooting...I'll be the same here that I would be in person ;)

    But in general I agree...we should all try to do a little more listening and understanding before blasting!
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
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    oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,827
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,243
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    It's a hopeless situation...
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    unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
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    Meltdown99Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
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    cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,108
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    For the record, I've hated a couple of people but they aren't around anymore.

    Also for the record, I'd drink that drink. ;)
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    unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    edited February 2018
    :cheers
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    Big Bank HankBig Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    tbergs said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    that's not true, they have never dealt with it other than to shut down the threads, people continue harassing even after I ask them to leave me alone, and nothing ever get done about it
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    oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,827
    Big Bank Hank said:
    tbergs said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    that's not true, they have never dealt with it other than to shut down the threads, people continue harassing even after I ask them to leave me alone, and nothing ever get done about it
    Then I guess the mods don’t see it as harassment. Their advice tends to be the same you are getting here - ignore. 
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    brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
    Meltdown99 said:
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Absolutely true but I donf't believe heated disagreements necessitate hating or name calling.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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    brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
    dankind said:
    Up yours, hippies!
    :lol:
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    BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,547
    brianlux said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Absolutely true but I donf't believe heated disagreements necessitate hating or name calling.
    Let go of the tree Brian  you've  been hugging it long enough 
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    Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 36,609
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    I'd buy the second and include a shot.
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,542
    cincybearcat said:
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    For the record, I've hated a couple of people but they aren't around anymore.

    Also for the record, I'd drink that drink. ;)
    Yeah, ditto. The only ones I've hated here have been banned or just stopped visiting.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,921
    Hate is such a strong word. I wouldn't say I've hated anyone on this board. I have however disliked a few of you! :lol:
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    RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,148
    Come on, does no one else think that it’s way way more interesting around here lately?!
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    brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,722
    Bentleyspop said:
    brianlux said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Absolutely true but I donf't believe heated disagreements necessitate hating or name calling.
    Let go of the tree Brian  you've  been hugging it long enough 
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,625
    Halifax2TheMax said:
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    I'd buy the second and include a shot.
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    drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,391
    Reading through all these threads sure has been more entertaining with the posts from Hank. 

    JimmyV said:
    There is a lot of it for sure. I think I notice it less here because I've been spending more time in the Facebook group and people there are MUCH worse to each other, IMO. But your message Brian is a good one.
    The facebook groups are also a lot better in many ways. First, you don’t see an opinion from the same 25 people constantly because so many more people actively use it. Second, it’s just more fun imo. Third, I think you get to know people better over there. The list goes on. 
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,542
    edited February 2018
    drakeheuer14 said:
    Reading through all these threads sure has been more entertaining with the posts from Hank. 

    JimmyV said:
    There is a lot of it for sure. I think I notice it less here because I've been spending more time in the Facebook group and people there are MUCH worse to each other, IMO. But your message Brian is a good one.
    The facebook groups are also a lot better in many ways. First, you don’t see an opinion from the same 25 people constantly because so many more people actively use it. Second, it’s just more fun imo. Third, I think you get to know people better over there. The list goes on. 
    I disagree with all of that except for the more people part. The problem with the facebook group is 1) it's a fucking cesspool - so many trolls, too many people to moderate properly. So much vitriol compared to here, and 2) it's very rare that you ever see an opinion over that is actually well thought out on facebook. There are just millions of poorly thought out opinions, and then a ton of arguing a trolling after them, with a decent comment here and there. 3) I 100% think you get to know people better on the 10C forum. Less noise, less putrid crap, and far more involved conversations that last way longer, often years.
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    unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    You'd all miss me if I left, someone has to keep it from being monotone and everyone in 100% agreement.  That would be boring.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,888
    Halifax2TheMax said:
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    I'd buy the second and include a shot.
    I got the third round. The vast majority of the people on this forum are good people that I d like to meet and have a conversation with before a pj show. I love that all of us are from different backgrounds and cultures. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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