Why Are PJ Fans Haters?

Claireack

There's lots of bickering and banter just like in any other aspect of life. I don't often post in MT, but I enjoy reading all the stuff in here, makes me think.

Don't take it to heart, there's more lovers than haters on the site.

rebornFixer

Meh ... I wouldn't say haters. I do wish that I could somehow surrender the goal of changing people's minds when posting on here, though. Some people's emotional reasoning is basically impervious to logic or counterexamples, which is something I should have learned ages ago ... Oh well.

Heatherj43

Wow. I haven't looked at MT in a few years, but used to read and post daily. It seemed that when I first started posting I saw quite a bit of rudeness and lack of acceptance. I can remember a lot of crap about who makes the most money, has a prestigious job, etc. Then that stopped, I think it took people getting banned or suspended and people just admitting who they really are, like lower income such as me. Things still could get heated, but for the right reasons instead of foolishness. So, I am surprised to read this post.
I am hoping its not that bad.

Heatherj43

inmytree wrote:

aerial wrote:

I am very shocked how PJ fans treat each other on here. There is no common courtesy or respect from the majority of posters. I can’t even believe I like the same music as someone that loves to insult, denigrate and belittle people at the level it is done on this site. Can you help me understand, Please?

I think you're being a bit dramatic here...so someone doesn't agree with someone else...big deal...it's not hating, it's discussion...

I think some take things personally...

Now, that is what it is suppose to be. Of course we won't agree, isn't that the purpose of this part of this site?
I know, after being banned twice, that I needed to try and think of debate class at school and address things here like that. There were people here who knew how to get under my skin and would do so every chance they got. I was stupid enough to play right into it. Its a web site!!!! Its not worth a coronary!!!! LOL!
I hope things are like they use to be.

know1

To some degree I see people trashing each other, but I do think it's a two way street.

For example, people these days just seem poised to be offended by any statement to which they disagree.

Also, there's a big difference between saying "that's stupid" and "YOU are stupid". Often, people take criticism of an action as criticism of them as a person.

I remember a thread not too long ago where someone made a statement about that it was a good idea to know the expense of giving birth to a child before getting pregnant. To me, that's good, sound advice, but some people seemed genuinely offended by it.

soulsinging

know1 wrote:

To some degree I see people trashing each other, but I do think it's a two way street.

For example, people these days just seem poised to be offended by any statement to which they disagree.

Also, there's a big difference between saying "that's stupid" and "YOU are stupid". Often, people take criticism of an action as criticism of them as a person.

I feel that's what started this thread... the OP was making some wild accusations in another thread and when people asked for some proof and criticized the intellectual dishonesty of passing off internet chain e-mails as solid fact research, they didn't take it so well. I've no doubt the OP has the best of intentions, but saying someone's stances lack merit or support in fact does not mean one is saying they themselves are an idiot or whatever.

gimmesometruth27

soulsinging wrote:

know1 wrote:

To some degree I see people trashing each other, but I do think it's a two way street.

For example, people these days just seem poised to be offended by any statement to which they disagree.

Also, there's a big difference between saying "that's stupid" and "YOU are stupid". Often, people take criticism of an action as criticism of them as a person.

I feel that's what started this thread... the OP was making some wild accusations in another thread and when people asked for some proof and criticized the intellectual dishonesty of passing off internet chain e-mails as solid fact research, they didn't take it so well. I've no doubt the OP has the best of intentions, but saying someone's stances lack merit or support in fact does not mean one is saying they themselves are an idiot or whatever.

exactly. all i did was ask for a link so i could look at the website because clearly that poster was not the author of that particular post. it was cut and pasted from an email or a website and i just wanted to see more info about it so i can "do my own research".

Cosmo

aerial wrote:

Calling people morons or idiot's or much worse, is personal.... there are those that feel there opinions deem them more intelligent than someone elses opinion, which results in VERY nasty name calling. How intelligent is that? Is it personal or are they looking for attention?

...
Well... okay. i'll play fair.
What should I call a person who makes a moronic comment... or an idiotic statement? I ususally try to phrase it like, "Only an idiot would believe that there are 'Death Panels' written into a House Bill that requires 50% of 435 Representatives to pass"... or "It is a moronic statement to say President Obama is a Fascist, Socialist Communist Nazi" because the person is either a moron or an idiot and wouldn't understand it was an insult.

catefrances

Brisk. wrote:

catefrances wrote:

Brisk. wrote:

Why does it that if someone doesn't agree on this bored they are called haters or thread crashers or some shit. Not everyone has the same opinions in this world, just because we like the same music, doesn't mean we are going to like the exact same song or exact same lyrics or exact same whatever.

Commy wrote:

habit

as well as lack of communication skills and zero imagination.

I know i'm terrible at writing but thats because it was something 'god' didn't make me good at...

thats ok He loves all his creations anyways.

Prince Of Dorkness

I've noticed that all over the internet, people will post their Big Bag O' BS and when called out on it, they burst into tears and ask why people are "haters."

What they mean is "Why are people expecting me to have facts and stuff? That's so mEEEAAAANN."

Byrnzie

know1 wrote:

I remember a thread not too long ago where someone made a statement about that it was a good idea to know the expense of giving birth to a child before getting pregnant. To me, that's good, sound advice, but some people seemed genuinely offended by it.

Except that's not what was said. The actual statement read "If you didn't know how much a child would cost you shouldn't have had one". Big difference in that statement and your careful re-phrasing of it.
The person who made the comment wasn't giving advice, he was just continuing in the same vein of abusing and provoking everyone on the board. It was a low, shitty, provocative comment, and he had no good intentions in making it.

TriumphantAngel

hey now, i'm no hater
i love lamp

Pepe Silvia

TriumphantAngel wrote:

hey now, i'm no hater
i love lamp

Do you really love the lamp, or are you just saying that because you saw it?

TriumphantAngel

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

TriumphantAngel wrote:

hey now, i'm no hater
i love lamp

Do you really love the lamp, or are you just saying that because you saw it?

i love lamp! i love lamp!

Pepe Silvia

TriumphantAngel wrote:

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

TriumphantAngel wrote:

hey now, i'm no hater
i love lamp

Do you really love the lamp, or are you just saying that because you saw it?

i love lamp! i love lamp!

I read somewhere that their periods attract bears. The bears can smell the menstruation.

TriumphantAngel

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

TriumphantAngel wrote:

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

Do you really love the lamp, or are you just saying that because you saw it?

i love lamp! i love lamp!

I read somewhere that their periods attract bears. The bears can smell the menstruation.

well, that's just great... you hear that, Ed?

Jeanwah

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

I read somewhere that their periods attract bears. The bears can smell the menstruation.

Did you know men do too? It's been found that men typically find a woman attractive particularly when they are menstruating, without knowing it. Let's hope you can't subliminally smell it. :?

soulsinging

Jeanwah wrote:

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

I read somewhere that their periods attract bears. The bears can smell the menstruation.

Did you know men do too? It's been found that men typically find a woman attractive particularly when they are menstruating, without knowing it. Let's hope you can't subliminally smell it. :?

If that is true, it is the closing argument for my belief that love is an inherently masochistic endeavor

Gern Blansten

aerial wrote:

I am very shocked how PJ fans treat each other on here. There is no common courtesy or respect from the majority of posters. I can’t even believe I like the same music as someone that loves to insult, denigrate and belittle people at the level it is done on this site. Can you help me understand, Please?

I hate you

decides2dream

Jeanwah wrote:

I heart Scout Niblett wrote:

I read somewhere that their periods attract bears. The bears can smell the menstruation.

Did you know men do too? It's been found that men typically find a woman attractive particularly when they are menstruating, without knowing it. Let's hope you can't subliminally smell it. :?

idk how this subject came to this ....but i always thought men could smell when women ovulate, and then are attracted. just throwing that out there in this 'hater' discussion....