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There are rules on this forum?
yes, there are.
Some just dont understand them.
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There are rules on this forum?
Started in this forum to , hopefully preclude pointing fingers at any specific posters. As that is not my intent with this thread.
Rather, I wish to discuss ( or debate, because in this context they mean the same thing) whether the bickering, arguing, lying, deceitfulness, denial, and just outright dishonest we see on message boards is a microcosm of real life, or if rather it is merely a product of the anonymity provided by message boards.
In either case, my next question is why do people feel the need to resort to such tactics to win what is essentially pointless debate?
I think it's a mixture of the two myself. I think people ARE that big of assholes in real life, but know that if they behaved to the extremes that they behave on anonymous message boards someone would put their dick in the dirt.
Next question. Has this forum affected the manner in which you debate elsewhere on this board, or others. Meaning do you follow the different rules set forth in this forum in other forums or do you adjust to fit the other forums and boards as well or do you just avoid other forums and boards altogether, or at least try to?
Crap, it didn't take long for Connie to be banned again.
My ideas are the same whether on a forum or in RL. My language, however, is quite different. Depending on who the audience/participant is I am more like a longshoreman as I think cursing is an art that a means of communication. You can take the kid out of The Bronx, but, you cannot take The Bronx out of the kid.
Also, the rules of the board I am on sets the parameters for which terms I will use in a discussion.
Usually when I see a discussion deteriorate into personal attacks I move on unless the attacker is providing a measure of entertainment by melting down, then I jab a bit, OK so I am a mean person I still laugh.
Don't know much about trolls. Except that they seem to really crave any form of attention. Isn't that why that take such outlandish positions at times? Just to get the attention.
I have heard that some may be paid trolls. Think there's any truth to that?
Started in this forum to , hopefully preclude pointing fingers at any specific posters. As that is not my intent with this thread.
Rather, I wish to discuss ( or debate, because in this context they mean the same thing) whether the bickering, arguing, lying, deceitfulness, denial, and just outright dishonest we see on message boards is a microcosm of real life, or if rather it is merely a product of the anonymity provided by message boards.
In either case, my next question is why do people feel the need to resort to such tactics to win what is essentially pointless debate?
I think it's a mixture of the two myself. I think people ARE that big of assholes in real life, but know that if they behaved to the extremes that they behave on anonymous message boards someone would put their dick in the dirt.
Next question. Has this forum affected the manner in which you debate elsewhere on this board, or others. Meaning do you follow the different rules set forth in this forum in other forums or do you adjust to fit the other forums and boards as well or do you just avoid other forums and boards altogether, or at least try to?
Started in this forum to , hopefully preclude pointing fingers at any specific posters. As that is not my intent with this thread.
Rather, I wish to discuss ( or debate, because in this context they mean the same thing) whether the bickering, arguing, lying, deceitfulness, denial, and just outright dishonest we see on message boards is a microcosm of real life, or if rather it is merely a product of the anonymity provided by message boards.
In either case, my next question is why do people feel the need to resort to such tactics to win what is essentially pointless debate?
I think it's a mixture of the two myself. I think people ARE that big of assholes in real life, but know that if they behaved to the extremes that they behave on anonymous message boards someone would put their dick in the dirt.
Next question. Has this forum affected the manner in which you debate elsewhere on this board, or others. Meaning do you follow the different rules set forth in this forum in other forums or do you adjust to fit the other forums and boards as well or do you just avoid other forums and boards altogether, or at least try to?
You do realize most people on the internet aren't even who they say they are right? People get brave in their basements when no one knows who they are. They can say things that would get their ticket punched in real life. People are dishonest scum when given the oppotunity. Always have been always will be. So don't waste your time trying to analyze it.
Started in this forum to , hopefully preclude pointing fingers at any specific posters. As that is not my intent with this thread.
Rather, I wish to discuss ( or debate, because in this context they mean the same thing) whether the bickering, arguing, lying, deceitfulness, denial, and just outright dishonest we see on message boards is a microcosm of real life, or if rather it is merely a product of the anonymity provided by message boards.
In either case, my next question is why do people feel the need to resort to such tactics to win what is essentially pointless debate?
I think it's a mixture of the two myself. I think people ARE that big of assholes in real life, but know that if they behaved to the extremes that they behave on anonymous message boards someone would put their dick in the dirt.
Next question. Has this forum affected the manner in which you debate elsewhere on this board, or others. Meaning do you follow the different rules set forth in this forum in other forums or do you adjust to fit the other forums and boards as well or do you just avoid other forums and boards altogether, or at least try to?
You do realize most people on the internet aren't even who they say they are right? People get brave in their basements when no one knows who they are. They can say things that would get their ticket punched in real life. People are dishonest scum when given the oppotunity. Always have been always will be. So don't waste your time trying to analyze it.
I think in many ways a message board is a perfect expression of the inner thoughts.
In the real world, most people cannot say what they think for fear of the response they may get. So when I look at these forums I see people coming out of their closet.
This isn't true for everyone. And many will have the same opinions here as there. But they will certainly express them differently in a place with no consequences.
I think in many ways a message board is a perfect expression of the inner thoughts.
In the real world, most people cannot say what they think for fear of the response they may get. So when I look at these forums I see people coming out of their closet.
This isn't true for everyone. And many will have the same opinions here as there. But they will certainly express them differently in a place with no consequences.
I think in many ways a message board is a perfect expression of the inner thoughts.
In the real world, most people cannot say what they think for fear of the response they may get. So when I look at these forums I see people coming out of their closet.
This isn't true for everyone. And many will have the same opinions here as there. But they will certainly express them differently in a place with no consequences.
you do realize that his post is mostly a self portrait dont you? [/COLOR]
I think in many ways a message board is a perfect expression of the inner thoughts.
In the real world, most people cannot say what they think for fear of the response they may get. So when I look at these forums I see people coming out of their closet.
This isn't true for everyone. And many will have the same opinions here as there. But they will certainly express them differently in a place with no consequences.
I think in many ways a message board is a perfect expression of the inner thoughts.
In the real world, most people cannot say what they think for fear of the response they may get. So when I look at these forums I see people coming out of their closet.
This isn't true for everyone. And many will have the same opinions here as there. But they will certainly express them differently in a place with no consequences.
In a way... yes it is. It gives people the ability to let their inner selves shine through.
My ideas are the same whether on a forum or in RL. My language, however, is quite different. Depending on who the audience/participant is I am more like a longshoreman as I think cursing is an art that a means of communication. You can take the kid out of The Bronx, but, you cannot take The Bronx out of the kid.
Also, the rules of the board I am on sets the parameters for which terms I will use in a discussion.
Usually when I see a discussion deteriorate into personal attacks I move on unless the attacker is providing a measure of entertainment by melting down, then I jab a bit, OK so I am a mean person I still laugh.
there is more to the op then... just the op.
its a read between the lines post....
his whole OP is a personal attack wrapped up and protected by the cdz.....