would everybody prefer

Heineken Helen · February 2009

if I jump into a thread slapping everybody on the back saying 'yep, fantastic point, I agree, you're wonderful'

I thought the whole point of places like this was to DISCUSS things... EVEN different points of views. I mean, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong

I'm up for a good debate

so the question is, what's your posting style? To comment on the issue and give your point of view and discuss your point of view if others disagree? Or simply to agree with what's been said before you?

tybird · February 2009

Not no....but hell no.....keep being yourself. :twisted:

mfc2006 · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

so the question is, what's your posting style? To comment on the issue and give your point of view and discuss your point of view if others disagree? Or simply to agree with what's been said before you?

i think i tend to do both...if someone makes a great point, i usually quote them & then add my .02. but sometimes, i do not agree 100% and then i'm off to the races!

BinFrog · February 2009

I love a good debate. But I hate when people try to shove (sometimes bizarre) viewpoints and conspiracies down your throat and instead of being open to debate they just cast you aside as brainwashed and beneath them for not agreeing.

Heineken Helen · February 2009

tybird wrote:

Not no....but hell no.....keep being yourself. :twisted:

thanks! You too

And MFC, I thought I was like that too... I like to think that a good debate makes people think and I'm always up for giving advice to people who need help... but it seems some people like to focus on the negatives and I just find that strange :oops:

Binfrog, I'm into conspiracy theories so I'm used to people casting ME aside as brainwashed and beneath others who think I'm stupid for finding conspiracy theories simply more interesting than 'the truth' :oops: so plenty of times I just don't bring it up... unless I'm in the mood to be laughed at

DeLukin · February 2009

It depends on what's being said. If its already been said, I don't say it again. That being said, if what was said isn't exactly what I would've said, I would be remiss if it wasn't said the right way. Sometimes, it's said the way I would say it, so I agree. You know what I mean?

Horos · February 2009

I would prefer you just stop making posts.

j/k - I really enjoy your off base opinions, they make me laugh every day.

Heineken Helen · February 2009

DeLukin wrote:

It depends on what's being said. If its already been said, I don't say it again. That being said, if what was said isn't exactly what I would've said, I would be remiss if it wasn't said the right way. Sometimes, it's said the way I would say it, so I agree. You know what I mean?

actually, I DO!

Heineken Helen · February 2009

Horos wrote:

I would prefer you just stop making posts.

jk - I really enjoy your off base opinions, they make me laugh every day.

You LAUGH at me??? :shock:

off base though? They're just my opinions... some people think I say stuff to stir other people... but I just say what I'm thinking :oops: ahh... ya learn something about yourself every day

pjtradeking · February 2009

Whichever you prefer...I agree with EVERYTHING you just said...;-)

Heineken Helen · February 2009

pjtradeking wrote:

Whichever you prefer...I agree with EVERYTHING you just said...;-)

well you obviously haven't read my posts properly.. cos I really don't think you could possibly

Lizard · February 2009

It doesn't matter.

JordyWordy · February 2009

i like a good auld debate. with the wrong person it gets bogged down in trivial bullshit points tho, so i rarely enter debates. nice to bounce ideas about off people though. when it comes to threads where music is the issue i never debate, just throw my opinion in about whats good and leave it at that

Horos · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

Horos wrote:

I would prefer you just stop making posts.

jk - I really enjoy your off base opinions, they make me laugh every day.

You LAUGH at me??? :shock:

off base though? They're just my opinions... some people think I say stuff to stir other people... but I just say what I'm thinking :oops: ahh... ya learn something about yourself every day

Should of said smile. Off base compared to my base I guess. Only time you annoy me is when you bring nationality into it. Maybe you should start a British or Euro PJ site if we are really so different. You have all the truly great bands and here we are on one of the only great American bands site and I continually see you reminding others that we're Americans. I enjoy all of your posts though and was just kidding. Plus if I was younger, and we were single, and we were closer than 7000 miles apart, you are cute..........

soulsinging · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

if I jump into a thread slapping everybody on the back saying 'yep, fantastic point, I agree, you're wonderful'

I thought the whole point of places like this was to DISCUSS things... EVEN different points of views. I mean, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong I'm up for a good debate

so the question is, what's your posting style? To comment on the issue and give your point of view and discuss your point of view if others disagree? Or simply to agree with what's been said before you?

I like to raise hell.

soulsinging · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

tybird wrote:

Not no....but hell no.....keep being yourself. :twisted:

thanks! You too

And MFC, I thought I was like that too... I like to think that a good debate makes people think and I'm always up for giving advice to people who need help... but it seems some people like to focus on the negatives and I just find that strange :oops:

Binfrog, I'm into conspiracy theories so I'm used to people casting ME aside as brainwashed and beneath others who think I'm stupid for finding conspiracy theories simply more interesting than 'the truth' :oops: so plenty of times I just don't bring it up... unless I'm in the mood to be laughed at

No no no no no... we don't cast you aside as brainwashed, just crazy

patrickredeyes · February 2009

tybird wrote:

Not no....but hell no.....keep being yourself. :twisted:

I totally agree.

Heineken Helen · February 2009

soulsinging wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

tybird wrote:

Not no....but hell no.....keep being yourself. :twisted:

thanks! You too

And MFC, I thought I was like that too... I like to think that a good debate makes people think and I'm always up for giving advice to people who need help... but it seems some people like to focus on the negatives and I just find that strange :oops:

Binfrog, I'm into conspiracy theories so I'm used to people casting ME aside as brainwashed and beneath others who think I'm stupid for finding conspiracy theories simply more interesting than 'the truth' :oops: so plenty of times I just don't bring it up... unless I'm in the mood to be laughed at

No no no no no... we don't cast you aside as brainwashed, just crazy

lol, well then you're in good company in the crazy camp

Heineken Helen · February 2009

Horos wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

Horos wrote:

I would prefer you just stop making posts.

jk - I really enjoy your off base opinions, they make me laugh every day.

You LAUGH at me??? :shock:

off base though? They're just my opinions... some people think I say stuff to stir other people... but I just say what I'm thinking :oops: ahh... ya learn something about yourself every day

Should of said smile. Off base compared to my base I guess. Only time you annoy me is when you bring nationality into it. Maybe you should start a British or Euro PJ site if we are really so different. You have all the truly great bands and here we are on one of the only great American bands site and I continually see you reminding others that we're Americans. I enjoy all of your posts though and was just kidding. Plus if I was younger, and we were single, and we were closer than 7000 miles apart, you are cute..........

lol, oh thank you :oops:

oh and, I'm not British

(since you bring it up

). I don't think we really are so different... but of course there are SOME cultural differences and farbeit from me to keep them to myself

soulsinging · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

soulsinging wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

Binfrog, I'm into conspiracy theories so I'm used to people casting ME aside as brainwashed and beneath others who think I'm stupid for finding conspiracy theories simply more interesting than 'the truth' :oops: so plenty of times I just don't bring it up... unless I'm in the mood to be laughed at

No no no no no... we don't cast you aside as brainwashed, just crazy

lol, well then you're in good company in the crazy camp

I'm NOT in the crazy camp, I'm in the brainwashed camp! Jesus, get your labels right!

Heineken Helen · February 2009

soulsinging wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

soulsinging wrote:

No no no no no... we don't cast you aside as brainwashed, just crazy

lol, well then you're in good company in the crazy camp

I'm NOT in the crazy camp, I'm in the brainwashed camp! Jesus, get your labels right!

Those of us in the crazy camp don't NEED to get our labels right... cos we're crazy... duh... :roll: get YOUR labels right :P

FoxyMop · February 2009

I love debate/discussion, but I tend to make general comments. Anytime I go against the grain it seems to cause drama or kill the thread. :roll: So it's totally not worth it.

If you were asking about you.... YOU shouldn't change anything about yourself! Your posts are freakin hilarious or dead on the majority of the time

Heineken Helen · February 2009

FoxyMop wrote:

I love debate/discussion, but I tend to make general comments. Anytime I go against the grain it seems to cause drama or kill the thread. :roll: So it's totally not worth it.

If you were asking about you.... YOU shouldn't change anything about yourself! Your posts are freakin hilarious or dead on the majority of the time

Thanks... it's more about everyone and how they like to post. Some people seem to think any sign of a debate means we're gonna have WWIII and that it means we're all unhappy angry people or something :?

when, for me, it couldn't be further from the truth... so I was just wondering if anyone agrees/disagrees/gives a fuck???

It's just that quite often I get asked if I just like to argue for the sake of it :? ehhhhh... who's arguing? And yet these are the ones who seem to take it personally. I'll debate with somebody in one thread and agree with them in the next... or maybe we'll never agree but we'll have fun disagreeing... but some people think if you disagree with them that it's a personal attack on them :shock: and personally I just find that strange. In saying that though, I think MOST people get it. I've become paranoid though and recently pm'd a couple of friends to make sure they haven't taken offense to me disagreeing with them

and thankfully they haven't.

Horos · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

FoxyMop wrote:

I love debate/discussion, but I tend to make general comments. Anytime I go against the grain it seems to cause drama or kill the thread. :roll: So it's totally not worth it.

If you were asking about you.... YOU shouldn't change anything about yourself! Your posts are freakin hilarious or dead on the majority of the time

Thanks... it's more about everyone and how they like to post. Some people seem to think any sign of a debate means we're gonna have WWIII and that it means we're all unhappy angry people or something :? when, for me, it couldn't be further from the truth... so I was just wondering if anyone agrees/disagrees/gives a fuck???

It's just that quite often I get asked if I just like to argue for the sake of it :? ehhhhh... who's arguing? And yet these are the ones who seem to take it personally. I'll debate with somebody in one thread and agree with them in the next... or maybe we'll never agree but we'll have fun disagreeing... but some people think if you disagree with them that it's a personal attack on them :shock: and personally I just find that strange. In saying that though, I think MOST people get it. I've become paranoid though and recently pm'd a couple of friends to make sure they haven't taken offense to me disagreeing with them and thankfully they haven't.

To tell you the truth I'm usally a pretty angry person. I have no faith in the human race and sometimes find myself disliking everyone. But I love an intelligent thought even if I don't agree with it. And for the most part I find it in your posts.

soulsinging · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

soulsinging wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

lol, well then you're in good company in the crazy camp

I'm NOT in the crazy camp, I'm in the brainwashed camp! Jesus, get your labels right!

Those of us in the crazy camp don't NEED to get our labels right... cos we're crazy... duh... :roll: get YOUR labels right :P

Damn... checkmate. Well played.

soulsinging · February 2009

Horos wrote:

To tell you the truth I'm usally a pretty angry person. I have no faith in the human race and sometimes find myself disliking everyone. But I love an intelligent thought even if I don't agree with it. And for the most part I find it in your posts.

That's a sign of intelligence and a firm grasp of reality.

Heineken Helen · February 2009

Horos wrote:

To tell you the truth I'm usally a pretty angry person. I have no faith in the human race and sometimes find myself disliking everyone. But I love an intelligent thought even if I don't agree with it. And for the most part I find it in your posts.

wow, I don't get called intelligent very often

so thank you... I just want to clarify though that this thread is not fishing for compliments nor not even about me... but more an attempt to be philosophical about people and what the hell is wrong with them

FoxyMop · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

FoxyMop wrote:

I love debate/discussion, but I tend to make general comments. Anytime I go against the grain it seems to cause drama or kill the thread. :roll: So it's totally not worth it.

If you were asking about you.... YOU shouldn't change anything about yourself! Your posts are freakin hilarious or dead on the majority of the time

Thanks... it's more about everyone and how they like to post. Some people seem to think any sign of a debate means we're gonna have WWIII and that it means we're all unhappy angry people or something :? when, for me, it couldn't be further from the truth... so I was just wondering if anyone agrees/disagrees/gives a fuck???

It's just that quite often I get asked if I just like to argue for the sake of it :? ehhhhh... who's arguing? And yet these are the ones who seem to take it personally. I'll debate with somebody in one thread and agree with them in the next... or maybe we'll never agree but we'll have fun disagreeing... but some people think if you disagree with them that it's a personal attack on them :shock: and personally I just find that strange. In saying that though, I think MOST people get it. I've become paranoid though and recently pm'd a couple of friends to make sure they haven't taken offense to me disagreeing with them and thankfully they haven't.

I agree... I think most people get it. Unfortunately a lot of times the ones who don't are often the most vocal. Squeaky wheel and all.. debate is awesome when people can keep their cool and realize everyone's opinion is important to them and to be respectful of it.

Heineken Helen wrote:

Horos wrote:

To tell you the truth I'm usally a pretty angry person. I have no faith in the human race and sometimes find myself disliking everyone. But I love an intelligent thought even if I don't agree with it. And for the most part I find it in your posts.

wow, I don't get called intelligent very often so thank you... I just want to clarify though that this thread is not fishing for compliments nor not even about me... but more an attempt to be philosophical about people and what the hell is wrong with them

Hmm... philosophical.... I think the people who take things personally tend to have lower self-esteem, so I kind of feel bad for them. But I get over it real quick when they come back maliciously. Like...seriously? We're on the internet, people. How hard is it to be nice, even with an opposing view. :roll:

Heineken Helen · February 2009

FoxyMop wrote:

I agree... I think most people get it. Unfortunately a lot of times the ones who don't are often the most vocal. Squeaky wheel and all.. debate is awesome when people can keep their cool and realize everyone's opinion is important to them and to be respectful of it.

Hmm... philosophical.... I think the people who take things personally tend to have lower self-esteem, so I kind of feel bad for them. But I get over it real quick when they come back maliciously. Like...seriously? We're on the internet, people. How hard is it to be nice, even with an opposing view. :roll:

Yep, some people can go on and on about how we have to play nice but they should practice what they preach. Some people talk about bullying and stuff and yet they single people out all the time. It doesn't get to me cos it's pathetic... but it obviously doesn't go unnoticed... cos it's hard not to notice.

Being nice is pretty easy... debating stuff does NOT mean you don't like the person you're disagreeing with... it's debate 101 really

failedpersephone · February 2009

Heineken Helen wrote:

if I jump into a thread slapping everybody on the back saying 'yep, fantastic point, I agree, you're wonderful'

I thought the whole point of places like this was to DISCUSS things... EVEN different points of views. I mean, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong I'm up for a good debate

so the question is, what's your posting style? To comment on the issue and give your point of view and discuss your point of view if others disagree? Or simply to agree with what's been said before you?

Oh I agree...totally with your point...

yep...totally agree with you If I could I would slap you on the back with joy and camaraderie

I think that my style is actually to be a little pensive, and to try for a little humor when i can...I don't like to have internut- fights, so I aim for non abrasive - but I am not sure I am a pushover...generally, I keep in mind that this is just a message board. it ain't life...

Heineken Helen · February 2009

failedpersephone wrote:

Oh I agree...totally with your point...

yep...totally agree with you If I could I would slap you on the back with joy and camaraderie

I think that my style is actually to be a little pensive, and to try for a little humor when i can...I don't like to have internut- fights, so I aim for non abrasive - but I am not sure I am a pushover...generally, I keep in mind that this is just a message board. it ain't life...

well it's not about internet fights... I don't 'enjoy' them... but if somebody's gonna take something I say and twist it into meaning something entirely different and offensive, well I'll explain myself ONCE... and if they still don't get it I don't waste any more time on them. I wouldn't have time for that kinda person in real life so I won't bother here.

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