Reply to: Why do some of us take posts in general so seriously?

[Diver]

I'm not stirring, I was contributing, don't take my post so seriously!

Sorry

[Scoobos]

I'm not stirring, I was contributing, don't take my post so seriously!

[Diver]

Bit out of order for you to keep stoking the flames. You don't know what it's like for these ex-forces types. One minute happy as larry, the next a child pops a crisp packet and they're back in Nam reliving the horrors.

Lay off.

Shut it MF

Mods can we have this and the other thread removed please?

There's little chance of them acting as an example for display of tolerance to this unruly rabble

[MarillionFan]

FTFY

Bit out of order for you to keep stoking the flames. You don't know what it's like for these ex-forces types. One minute happy as larry, the next a child pops a crisp packet and they're back in Nam reliving the horrors.

Lay off.

[Diver]

how very very dare you!!! Flounce

FTFY

[d000hg]

it appears that some of us get so wrapped up in threads that it actually affects our social skills, causing uncalled for personal attacks on other posters, foul languaged diatribes and the acrimonious or invective haranguing of posters with apposing views.

I myself have been guilty of this on 2 occasions in the past 4-5 years, although i usually resort to something a little more subtle in retort.

I will admit that a good proportion of my posts are deliberately set to wind up people who i find are getting far too intense or pedantic on a subject (sometimes i even have to google a response if i don't know enough on the subject). What surprises me though, is how seriously some people (quite a few) take opposition to their points of view.

I do, i admit find it quietly ammusing but on occasion i feel guilty for exploiting some peoples weaknesses, or driving a wedge into peoples beliefs, and knowing that this must have a personal cost to those posters with regard to their feelings, i would like to appologise to one and all for any and all those posts that have upset people.

Please take posts with a pinch of salt, don't get too involved, and most of all. Remain calm and don't take life so seriously. Remember, what you post on here has little chance of changing society for better or worse. People mostly don't care

how dare you!!!

[Diver]

What I don't get is why stoke the fire more.. Surely posting a thread thats a very thinly veiled continuation of the argument is just trying to annoy the other person even more.

Lets all go out and play kiss catch or something.

Stop stirring you wind up (go on take offence )

The thread was genuine and not as you said "a very thinly veiled continuation of the argument" I actually like the guy and even +rep his posts. we all get out of the bed on the wrong side occasionally and need to act out a bit (I know I do).
I merely used it as an example to display what sometimes goes wrong on here, when nonsensicle debates and posts can cause genuine distress in a member. we should all be wary of haranguing someone who is showing genuine distress, and those feeling distressed should put the poster that is winding them up on ignore (there goes my audience ).
Alltogether, a sobering experience and a lesson to us all.

[TheFaQQer]

It delights me why people flounce when a moderator gives them an infraction, which is why I dish them out all the time.

FTFY

[SupremeSpod]

Specifically in general?

Generally, yes.

[TheFaQQer]

Specifically in general?

[Scoobos]

What I don't get is why stoke the fire more.. Surely posting a thread thats a very thinly veiled continuation of the argument is just trying to annoy the other person even more.

Lets all go out and play kiss catch or something.

[SupremeSpod]

Problem was it was getting out of hand. I was Not slagging anybody off and was Not taking the debate/argument seriously, but someone else was. I was given -rep and the threat to "back off. seriously" as well as being sworn at and called foul names.
I have broad shoulders (BP will confirm) so I don't take threats seriously or to heart, but anybody driven to the above, and who still holds a grudge from a debate 3 years ago really has some serious emotional issues to contend with that may very well be as a result of some personal problem in real life, and if so the guy has my deepest sympathy as I've been there. If so being on the losing end of a debate must be extremely frustrating and emotionally painful for the person. I do not hold a grudge, and would quite happily buy the guy a pint and have a laugh over this. I really do appologise for taking the p!ss and will in future avoid any debate with those that get too involved in what should be lighthearted banter. Life's too short etc..............................

Who was it then?

[oscarose]

the threat to "back off. seriously" as well as being sworn at and called foul names.

On an anonymous forum…

Perhaps the irate punter should use the 'logout' facility and get some fresh air and smell the roses.

[BrilloPad]

Problem was it was getting out of hand. I was Not slagging anybody off and was Not taking the debate/argument seriously, but someone else was. I was given -rep and the threat to "back off. seriously" as well as being sworn at and called foul names.
I have broad shoulders (BP will confirm) so I don't take threats seriously or to heart, but anybody driven to the above, and who still holds a grudge from a debate 3 years ago really has some serious emotional issues to contend with that may very well be as a result of some personal problem in real life, and if so the guy has my deepest sympathy as I've been there. If so being on the losing end of a debate must be extremely frustrating and emotionally painful for the person. I do not hold a grudge, and would quite happily buy the guy a pint and have a laugh over this. I really do appologise for taking the p!ss and will in future avoid any debate with those that get too involved in what should be lighthearted banter. Life's too short etc..............................

Sounds mild for general. It is when you get invited to Bridgwater you know you are in trouble. Unless its Spod doing the invite - I heard at the last drinks Wilmslow gave him a good pasting......

[SimonMac]

I'm sorry but you will never find me apologizing.