Using the "funny" option to mock and ridicule.

[SassyIrishLass]

I rated the OP funny. Sorry. I couldn't resist.

Sorry. I too am guilty as hell. But I had to make it an even 20.

I think the entire thread was a ploy for the OP to raise his funny count...brilliant move

 

[Yousaidwhat]

I use it often as a shortcut to say, "I can't believe you said that", "I can't believe you believe that".

Wait, wait, wait.

That's why I created You said what!

 

[Valerie]

that actually sounds about right, sassafras.

 

[Carla_Danger]

I agree, but Dogmaphobe is saying that shouldn't be happening in the CDZ specifically, which I agree with. It matters less, if at all, elsewhere.

You forgot to mention that you, yourself, use the funny button on serious postings in the CDZ.

Dear readers, make note of the hypocrisy.

 

[OldLady]

Unfortunately, the CDZ has morphed into something other than a clean debate forum. But perhaps we need a new rating to indicate disagreement. I realize that would potentially change the rating statistics requiring a total positive ratings and a total negative ratings.

The posters who disagree don't seem to have any trouble communicating that. I don't think we need a 'disagree' button. But I do wish we had a big fat exclamation point. Every now and then a post just needs a great big WOW (not sarcastically).

 

[Valerie]

waaaa carla is mocking me!!

 

[pillars]

I funnied many posts in this thread, try not to cry.

Or, at least use a clean handkerchief to mop up your crocodile tears.

 

[L.K.Eder]

wait till y'all find out that the winner button is actually used to mark losers.

 

[Carla_Danger]

waaaa carla is mocking me!!

I'm actually laughing with you, silly.

 

[jillian]

Now, I realize you folks did away with the neg rep for a reason, but there has been an increased usage of the "funny" option by posters who do so solely for the purpose to mock and ridicule serious postings. Now, I realize this is allowed by site policy throughout the forum since the one person who follows me around doing so is a mod. I don't question this policy and am fine with it.

This place has a "clean debate" zone, however, and this practice also occurs in the clean debate -- usually by those with extremely partisan views. It doesn't seem to me that such mockery and derision should be part of this "clean debate" since it is an obvious provocation and amounts to trolling.

I think you folks should reconsider its use in a forum devoted to clean debate.

people are entitled to their opinion.

and maybe you shouldn't say ridiculous things.

 

[Valerie]

waaa you guys are meanies!


(please keep them coming cuz dot keeps trying to measure my ratings against his and i need to catch up to feel validated.)

 

[Carla_Danger]

wait till y'all find out that the winner button is actually used to mark losers.

You knew that was coming! lol

 

[Yousaidwhat]

"funny" is silly------people should be able to ARTICULATE (the finger way) their reactions

I do that AND I funny the silly posts sometimes. Sometimes people are so dense, all you can do is laugh.

I agree, but Dogmaphobe is saying that shouldn't be happening in the CDZ specifically, which I agree with.

What a hypocrite you are. Maybe you should ban yourself. LOL!


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Spray or roll on?

 

[ChrisL]

Here are some good options . . .

 

[Valerie]

I'm actually laughing with you, silly.

i realize

 

[L.K.Eder]

wait till y'all find out that the winner button is actually used to mark losers.

You knew that was coming! lol

i was fishing for "winners"

 

[Carla_Danger]

wait till y'all find out that the winner button is actually used to mark losers.

You knew that was coming! lol

i was fishing for "winners"

Rats! I just got played!

 

[L.K.Eder]

wait till y'all find out that the winner button is actually used to mark losers.

You knew that was coming! lol

i was fishing for "winners"

Rats! I just got played!

i learned from the best, stephanie and dogmanchild.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

waaa you guys are meanies!


(please keep them coming cuz dot keeps trying to measure my ratings against his and i need to catch up to feel validated.)

I'll give you winner. Hope that counts as for at least 1 thank you or 4 funnies.

 

[Carla_Danger]

i learned from the best, stephanie and dogmanchild.

Perfect!