Can we stop all the hating on each other here?

brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,669
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Am I the only one that thinks there is a lot of hating that goes on here?  I'm not talking about vigorous debate or strong feeling about subjects.  I'm referring to the slander that goes on frequently.  It gets old, doesn't it?  Or am I just being to "sensitive"? 

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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,604
    There is a lot of it for sure. I think I notice it less here because I've been spending more time in the Facebook group and people there are MUCH worse to each other, IMO. But your message Brian is a good one.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,669
    Thanks Jimmy.

    I don't mean to slam on anybody.  It's just that I sometimes wonder, do we talk to people like we do sometimes here face to face?
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Big Bank Hank
    Big Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    10000000% agree, it's awful people's attacking aggressive attitudes, people are allowed to have different points of view and a different way of seeing things, that's where innovation comes from, question everything, look at all sides, but some want to silence dissent by trashing them. When you hit someone with a massive wave of negativity you have no interest in engaging in respectful intellectual debate



  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Up yours, hippies!
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,880
    I feel like I've read this same thread from Brian before...like years before...

    Kinda depends.  I'll be the same here as I would be in person...I try anyhow.  But if someone is going to be spreading false crap and making fun of kids that just had to live through a school shooting...I'll be the same here that I would be in person ;)

    But in general I agree...we should all try to do a little more listening and understanding before blasting!
    hippiemom = goodness
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
  • Big Bank Hank
    Big Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
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  • Big Bank Hank
    Big Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,458
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,880
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    For the record, I've hated a couple of people but they aren't around anymore.

    Also for the record, I'd drink that drink. ;)
    hippiemom = goodness
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    edited February 2018
    :cheers
  • Big Bank Hank
    Big Bank Hank Seattle, WA Posts: 8,639
    tbergs said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    that's not true, they have never dealt with it other than to shut down the threads, people continue harassing even after I ask them to leave me alone, and nothing ever get done about it
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Big Bank Hank said:
    tbergs said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    oftenreading said:
    Big Bank Hank said:
    hedonist said:
    ...constantly posting animated poop pics to others probably doesn't sweeten the deal!  Just saying.  Shit-talking in general, I guess.  Feels good in the moment but is ultimately pointless.

    Pretty much everyone I've met in person from these forums are as they come across online - that's why we became friends to begin with.  I imagine the same towards myself, otherwise those fuckers would've shunned me by now =)
    I found that is better than going down to their level and calling them names, less stress
    Just don’t respond. Potty humour is not what most of us come on here to see, I think. 
    well then I will come up with something more creative, didn't realize everyone hated South Park so much
    It's just childish. Ignore posts you don't like or oppose it with discussion. No one wants to see memes of poop, Chomsky or any other thing you've deemed as an anti response to people you don't like. If it's offensive or harassing, report it to the mods and they'll deal with it.
    that's not true, they have never dealt with it other than to shut down the threads, people continue harassing even after I ask them to leave me alone, and nothing ever get done about it
    Then I guess the mods don’t see it as harassment. Their advice tends to be the same you are getting here - ignore. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,669
    Meltdown99 said:
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Absolutely true but I donf't believe heated disagreements necessitate hating or name calling.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,669
    dankind said:
    Up yours, hippies!
    :lol:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,517
    brianlux said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Agree ... but anytime you have a forum that allows political and religious discussions you are bound to have heated disagreements.  
    Absolutely true but I donf't believe heated disagreements necessitate hating or name calling.
    Let go of the tree Brian  you've  been hugging it long enough 
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,644
    unsung said:
    For the record, I don't hate anyone here, I doubt the same can be said about me.

    Also for the record, I would still buy the first round.
    I'd buy the second and include a shot.
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