We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
There are some of us who have to step away and deal with real life. Sorry if our late chiming disrupts your flow. (I would add "of conversation" but I'm not certain that is what is fully occurring.) We have jobs. We have kids. We have houses that aren't self cleaning . . .
ND, Hedo....just poured a big vodka rocks. Goes well with the debates on TV and here about nonsensical flagging. I poured some for the both of you good people.
i think if someone has a problem they should grow a pair and sack up ,put it out in the public.
Don't hide like puss behind the flag button.Lay it out,put it up for debate.Maybe others have a different view and can shed some light on the issue at hand.
If I take exception to something ,im a grown ass man,I will come to the person who I have issue with not the Mods.I would expect the same if I caused someone to question my motives.
People acting spineless does no one any good and just puts a stop to the free flow of discussion we all enjoy.And I'm sure Kat and Sea have much better things to do then babysit crying adults.
Exactly.
Your statement here negates your argument above. Why make an argument then refute it yourself a few posts later? What would be the point in that?
I only read the part about mods babysitting crying adults before I posted.
So you are openly stating that you are entering into discussions without fully reading a post, and therefore not giving a voice to another poster? That is very bad form sir. The core of AMT is supposed to be a place for open debate, and there can be no open debate without full knowledge.
No. Over time you tend to listen to some part of what people say and not others.
That actually explains a lot, lol.
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We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
There are some of us who have to step away and deal with real life. Sorry if our late chiming disrupts your flow. (I would add "of conversation" but I'm not certain that is what is fully occurring.) We have jobs. We have kids. We have houses that aren't self cleaning . . .
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
I often lurk and make no comment at all, because it's a topic I am ignorant of and read solely to learn about it. I'll make a comment later sometimes if I feel I am up to speed and have formed an intelligent opinion.
We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
I often lurk and make no comment at all, because it's a topic I am ignorant of and read solely to learn about it. I'll make a comment later sometimes if I feel I am up to speed and have formed an intelligent opinion.
why would you consider that worse than trolling?
Trolling is far worse than, lurking or just throwing a quick comment out and those who do it know it. It's part of the twisted game. Even worse is bating someone to a point where someone gets banned because they get sick and tired of the bated. Been there and that person knows it. So I'll say it again, don't feed the trolls and don't get sucked into the sick games some people play. It's they who are weak and probably have a low self esteem.
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We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
I often lurk and make no comment at all, because it's a topic I am ignorant of and read solely to learn about it. I'll make a comment later sometimes if I feel I am up to speed and have formed an intelligent opinion.
why would you consider that worse than trolling?
Trolling is far worse than, lurking or just throwing a quick comment out and those who do it know it. It's part of the twisted game. Even worse is bating someone to a point where someone gets banned because they get sick and tired of the bated. Been there and that person knows it. So I'll say it again, don't feed the trolls and don't get sucked into the sick games some people play. It's they who are weak and probably have a low self esteem.
Completely agree with you, Brian. And Hugh as well. I am definitely more of a lurker than a poster these days. I read every post on AMT. I'm here daily. But I only rarely chime in these days. Anyway, there are a number of reasons why I might not post in a thread, or be a late-chimer (will this make it into the dictionary next year?). 1. I may not feel like I know enough about the topic. 2. Others may have already made the points I would have. 3. Based on #1 I may need time to read other sources to formulate an opinion, and come into a thread late. 4. I don't feel like getting into an Internet squabble that day.
I am relatively harmless with my late-chiming, or my occasional posting. I think trolling is much more insidious. The troll can hide behind tiny pieces of relevancy in posts, but the motivation often appears to be something more personal with them. Baiting, blathering nonsense that doesn't parse, goading others into their game. I hope they do it strictly for the sport, and not due to some underlying personality disorder. If it is for sport, I just hope the thrill of victory is more rewarding to them than meaningful social interaction.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
We should have a flag or ban policy for lurkers and late chimers too? Anyone else disagree?
Why do you think that would be necessary?
Lurkers and late chimers drop in with a dust of words. Far worse than an evil troll. If you are in a conversation be in it.
I often lurk and make no comment at all, because it's a topic I am ignorant of and read solely to learn about it. I'll make a comment later sometimes if I feel I am up to speed and have formed an intelligent opinion.
why would you consider that worse than trolling?
Given that the person criticising latecomers already admitted to commenting on a post without even bothering to read it properly, I would find it a little hard to take their concerns seriously
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I guess I'm a late chimer, so now I need to be flagged.
Will I be flagged for hypocrisy too?
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ND, Hedo....just poured a big vodka rocks. Goes well with the debates on TV and here about nonsensical flagging. I poured some for the both of you good people.
And thank you, F Me! I'll see your pour and raise you a fresh bowl.
it is not forced participation here.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
just to prove a point.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
Flag Troll ...
Flag Mock...
Flag Troll....
Serious Serious Serious
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Drama for drama's sake is so overrated.
As in just because you CAN be dick doesn't mean you SHOULD be a dick.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
why would you consider that worse than trolling?
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I am relatively harmless with my late-chiming, or my occasional posting. I think trolling is much more insidious. The troll can hide behind tiny pieces of relevancy in posts, but the motivation often appears to be something more personal with them. Baiting, blathering nonsense that doesn't parse, goading others into their game. I hope they do it strictly for the sport, and not due to some underlying personality disorder. If it is for sport, I just hope the thrill of victory is more rewarding to them than meaningful social interaction.