why is it . . .

lalalalaaaaaaaa

We're all of the same human demographic tho...we all have the ability to relate to people who go through something we haven't actually gone through.

decides2dream

kh65 wrote:

I think it is easier (and more fun) to come in and mess with people's heads

thus why i think it's the internet environment.


and know hey, that's all good...there's a time and place for everything. after awhile though, when people ARE trying to have *real* discussion, sharing, whatever....it gets a bit wearing? b/c yea, overall....no one here messes with my head. perhaps annoys the piss outta me at times, but yea...i *get* their schtick, and it's just....there.....in the way.....ruining a topic....or simply not identifying with the OP and their questions/desires? again, not saying people *have* to do anything, it's just at times...i think some genuinely have concerns/questions....or want to really share.......and others well.........bleh, forget it.....:p haha.

Brain of J.Lo

It's totally the internet. And I love it! So much entertainment.

kh65

decides2dream wrote:

thus why i think it's the internet environment.


and know hey, that's all good...there's a time and place for everything. after awhile though, when people ARE trying to have *real* discussion, sharing, whatever....it gets a bit wearing? b/c yea, overall....no one here messes with my head. perhaps annoys the piss outta me at times, but yea...i *get* their schtick, and it's just....there.....in the way.....ruining a topic....or simply not identifying with the OP and their questions/desires? again, not saying people *have* to do anything, it's just at times...i think some genuinely have concerns/questions....or want to really share.......and others well.........bleh, forget it.....:p haha.

Hey, the minister called he wants his collar back.

decides2dream

Saturnal wrote:

We're all of the same human demographic tho...we all have the ability to relate to people who go through something we haven't actually gone through.

relating, absolutely.



espousing your personal beliefs and opinions, over and over and over, and parading them almost as facts...something entirely else. at least imho anyway.


i can 'relate' to some degree the feelings of loss say some one may feel at the end of a long-term relationship. however, if i have never been in a relationship over say 6 months...have not lived my life for say 5-10-15 + years with a person, loved them, etc......i think? it may be difficult for me to offer anything but sympathy. i certainly wouldn't feel like i could accurately offer advice to them or tell them the 'right' way to go about their lives, etc. just one example off the top of my head.....

decides2dream

sennin wrote:

I just act like I know what I'm doing at all times. It makes me look and feel smart....even though I'm a nutcase.

but you don't say much either.

Rhinocerous Surprise

decides2dream wrote:

seem anyway...that those with the least life *experience* of certain things so often come off as the *experts* on a given topic? spewing opinion after opinion like an 'authority' on a given topic or simply feel the need to espouse their thoughts/beliefs on a subject they know little to none about? or, when someone poses a question to a specific demographic, 90% of the respondents seem to be NOT the demographic questioned?



is it some sort of bizarre twist of human nature? is it the internet? and no, i am in NO way saying those with little to no experience or who were not directly asked to participate NOT do so - all ARe entitled to their opinions and to SHARE them, of COURSE - but i think it's a weird phenomena at best.



just curious....

I'd answer, but I'm probably not qualified.:p

decides2dream

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

I'd answer, but I'm probably not qualified.:p

great post!



hahahahahaha.



what can i say? just some internet amazement/musings.........:p

Rhinocerous Surprise

decides2dream wrote:

great post!



hahahahahaha.



what can i say? just some internet amazement/musings.........:p

As you can probably tell, my usual reason for answering threads is to act like a smart-arse.:D

Get_Right

It is the internet that has made it worse, but intellectual posturing has been around for ages, trust me. I know all about it.

Kilgore_Trout

white 20 somethings gotta do something with their useless liberal arts degrees

Rhinocerous Surprise

sgossard3 wrote:

white 20 somethings gotta do something with their useless liberal arts degrees

Hey! :mad:


Well... you're spot on... but still.

Kilgore_Trout

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

Hey! :mad:


Well... you're spot on... but still.

painting major here... dont take offense

sennin

decides2dream wrote:

but you don't say much either.

Yeah, kinda like Forest Gump. I just stop and think....people run up and say...."HEY! I think he's about to say something!"....and they focus intently.

jamie uk

sgossard3 wrote:

white 20 somethings gotta do something with their useless liberal arts degrees

Shit, if I were you I'd run
Oh hang on
*looks through currently on line list*
You may be alright

Rhinocerous Surprise

sgossard3 wrote:

painting major here... dont take offense

Oh, believe me, I hear a lot worse from my friend who studies Biological Sciences. Each and every day.

What a bastard.:p

Kilgore_Trout

Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:

Oh, believe me, I hear a lot worse from my friend who studies Biological Sciences. Each and every day.

What a bastard.:p

i dated a med student for awhile... it was destined to fail

drunk dials on school nights arent funny when you have real classes the next day

decides2dream

sgossard3 wrote:

white 20 somethings gotta do something with their useless liberal arts degrees

thank bejeebus i got a BFA and MA then eh?
oh, and WELL in my 30s too...haha.
so i still can post here from work with the lot of you!

Get_Right wrote:

It is the internet that has made it worse, but intellectual posturing has been around for ages, trust me. I know all about it.

well played........

Rhinocerous Surprise

sgossard3 wrote:

i dated a med student for awhile... it was destined to fail

drunk dials on school nights arent funny when you have real classes the next day

What the fuck are "real classes"?

audiodave

I can't possibly imagine who the OP means. Honest.

The thing that really gets to me is when people claim their opinion as fact. I'll admit i'm guilty of going on about stuff i've little experience of. I'm 21, i've little experience of most things. But I always try to make sure it's clear that what i'm saying is my opinion, based on my experiences, or lack thereof. To parade around like what you're saying is the gospel when you can't see past your own blinkered world view just drives me insane.

Another thing that gets to me is selective quoting. If people are having a debate, there are those on here who choose only to see the points that they want to argue with, and completely ignore the ones that shoot them down in flames. It's the equivalent of sticking your fingers in your ears and shouting "LALALALALA" when someone says something you don't want to hear.