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lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,283
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Not everyone who visits this forum in all its forms wants a snide reply or a sarcastic comment. I'm very aware of some of my friends here not wanting to visit anymore and even thinking of not renewing membership.
Now some may think That is ok  and so what.
If you are making your fun out of someone else's misery or distress then you need to look at yourself.
I'm  saddened by what people think is ok.
So please before posting anywhere just think of the state of mind some one  might be in . Not all of us are bouncing with joy and can brush off rudeness or nasty posts. 
Thank you  
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,813
    And a good reminder it is too, lastexit. 

    One of the problems with internet forums is that we only get 7% of communication (words) and not the rest (body language, tone of voice and facial expression), so it is not always easy to tell if someone is just kidding or if the really are being harsh or snide or whatever.  I think it's a good idea to choose one's words carefully and be aware- especially this time of year- that some people here are having a rough go of it.  For some, an internet forum is a way to reach out, and to feel connected.

    As always, lastexit, best wishes.  And my best wishes to all here, especially those who, because of their circumstances, may not be having the "ho ho ho" time of their lives.

    Peace and love and well wishes to all.
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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,283
    That is exactly  what wanted to extend well put Brian. Love to all who are in need. 
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • PeArLgOoNeRPeArLgOoNeR Posts: 1,250
    edited December 2018
    I agree.. But man, if this place is too much.. STAY AWAY FROM FACEBOOK (which I think you already do)

    Merry Christmas! 
    Peace and love
    Post edited by PeArLgOoNeR on

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  • lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 14,283
    Yes. I do not use anywhere else. And I'm not offended easy but a good friend on here has had enough and it upsets me
    brixton 93
    astoria 06
    albany 06
    hartford 06
    reading 06
    barcelona 06
    paris 06
    wembley 07
    dusseldorf 07
    nijmegen 07

    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,960
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDPSiqa9So0
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,596
    I agree but would need a little more context about what was said to say anymore. 
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,345
    A very fine reminder! Merry Christmas OP! 
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  • Wma31394Wma31394 Posts: 3,045
    Says the fanclub shipping department...
    "Going where the water tastes like wine!"
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,186
    Tell them not to take things too seriously.  It’s just a forum after all. Merry Christmas.🎄🎁 
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  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,384
    lastexitlondon said:
    Not everyone who visits this forum in all its forms wants a snide reply or a sarcastic comment. I'm very aware of some of my friends here not wanting to visit anymore and even thinking of not renewing membership.
    Now some may think That is ok  and so what.
    If you are making your fun out of someone else's misery or distress then you need to look at yourself.
    I'm  saddened by what people think is ok.
    So please before posting anywhere just think of the state of mind some one  might be in . Not all of us are bouncing with joy and can brush off rudeness or nasty posts. 
    Thank you  
    lastexitlondon,

    Thank you very much for posting this!!! 
    It is never okay to make fun of someone, be rude or nasty, or tell someone to 'get over it'.
    I am very saddened by this behavior on the forums as well.
    Peace and joy to all!!!
  • ConorKavanaghConorKavanagh Ireland Posts: 1,148
    Thank you for posting that lastexitlondon. You are a good soul. From reading your story in another thread here, I am always interested to read your thoughts whenever I see you weigh in on any thread. This can be a very difficult time of year, even for those of us who may overall have it pretty good in life. When I feel good I am always able to brush snide comments off from people and say, "its just the internet." However, if I'm not walking into something with a good base level of mental health, I can at times allow the tiniest of comments get on top of me. So the best way to proceed is to treat people in the way that I wish to be treated. I hope your friend comes back, we have got to stick together.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,611
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDPSiqa9So0
    You just couldn't help yourself, lol?!?
  • willbarclaywillbarclay Ottawa, Canada Posts: 3,298

    treat people the way that you wish to be treated

    My father always lived by this motto.

    I think that If most people actually thought abut this before opening their pie hole (mouth) the world would be a much kinder place.


    Peace and love

  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,611
    Rob is a good guy.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa!
  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    I hate everyone 
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,960
    buck502000 said:
    I hate everyone 
    Bruce?
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    buck502000 said:
    I hate everyone 
    Bruce?

    Bucktooth likes Donald. He's just messing with us!
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Ames Bros. LOL 
  • karl_chihirokarl_chihiro Posts: 446
    edited December 2018
    If you are making your fun out of someone else's misery or distress then you´re a miserable prick no matter where you are.
    Only thing I know, and I´m on internet since.. ever?  is that you need to have your skin thick as a brick. :peace:
    Happy holidays to everyone!!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    Great post. 

    Happy holidays, all.
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  • lotsalemonlotsalemon Boston Posts: 2,739

    It's always easier to talk shit from behind a keyboard vs face to face, that's a big part of it. 

    Happy Holidays!


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  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,516
    I don't know that it is possible for most people to develop skin as thick as a brick. I think you just have to find your people, find your threads, and avoid the hell out of the rest of this place. I used to lurk in AMT, but now I won't even do that, unless there is a fun thread that has nothing to do with politics. Just don't belong there, and unfortunately it took a long time to figure that out. We're not going to fit in everywhere we go. Just the way it is. You can spend a lot of time fighting that fact or you can spend that time searching for your motley crew.  =)
  • karl_chihirokarl_chihiro Posts: 446
    edited December 2018
    Don´t fight on internet. An absolut waste of time and bad vibes. Absolutely futile. :punch:
    And never take an insult seriously; worthless.

    Post edited by karl_chihiro on
    26/ 05/ 00 -Velodomo Anoeta -San Sebastián.
    02/ 09/ 06 -Azkena Rock Festival- Vitoria -Gasteiz.
    09/ 07/ 10 - BBK live -Bilbao.
    10/ 07/ 18 -Palau Sant jordi -Barcelona.




  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,516
    By the way, no offense to AMT people, I enjoy posting with a lot of you outside of AMT. 
  • teskeincteskeinc Posts: 1,784
    edited December 2018
    Maybe they need a "safe space" section?
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