Good advice... you almost demanded a death certificate for this one.
This is an example of what I mean, OP. Mesostim has been here since 2002. So that sort of proves that there's never really been a time on DS where everyone has either been pleasant to each other or agreeable!
Hmm, i never mentioned 'anyone' breaking rules, or say they can't voice their opinions? Infact, i din't really say much!!.. And most certainly 'DID' say i didn't have an issue with anyone on here
Well you did bring up the topic of posters being nasty and opinionated.
Maybe I misunderstood, but you seemed to be suggesting they were either the same posters or much the same thing.
And some of those more inane threads can quite often turn into comedy gold.
We'd never have had the hilarious teleporting cat sanctuary thread, the very funny "someone pooed in my pool " thread and many others if we were only ever allowed to be serious :D
Well that would have put me right-off but I've no objections whatsoever with anyone posting something like that.
Is fora the plural of forum? I haven't heard the term before. What can be more of a grey area for some, if I'm thinking right, is when a thread is posted and people aren't sure if the OP is being sarcastic or literal in what their asking - ie. if its meant to be a serious discussion or not.
I know what you mean, im trying to think how to explain the difference. I think it depends on the wording, whether they seem to imply that their opinion is the only valid one and whether they belittle anyone who attempts to challenge their viewpoint perhaps?.
I should perhaps 'fess up that I don't think I've ever reported anyone, although I've seen unpleasant posts in the past and arguments taking place. I think I maybe feel like if two people are arguing, there's an element of not wanting to get involved and get dragged into the whole thing but online, I don't know if they'd even know if you reported them, if its done anonymously or whatever?.
I've seen posts where people use smileys, like the wink one and I've interpreted some posts as being a bit 'sharp' I suppose the word is but I couldn't be sure if they meant to be really rude or if perhaps the recipient was upset or annoyed by it, so in a sense I guess I'd question who I am to report it? but sometimes I see things like that.
I know exactly what you mean and I think (could be wrong) that that's something quite unique to DS?
I find the smiley smiley after someone's posted something particularly acerbic really odd.
Personally, I'd rather they just told me to STFU because I'd know where I stood. Why pretend you're being nice when you're blatantly being shitty?
And i did say it was the same posters, but not doing it to me!
Fair enough.
I'd just go back to what I said earlier, if someone feels another poster is being particularly nasty and abusive alert their posts, otherwise it's likely it will be missed by the Mod(s) on duty and seem if as if nothing is being done about it.
Well that would have put me right-off but I've no objections whatsoever with anyone posting something like that.
I guess 'you had to be there?'
Most of those threads are a case of that. Something a bit... rum or juvenile, and turns into a hilarious thread due to how people respond to it. Describe it and you'll get a confused look, experience it and you'll be crying.
Moila's threads will always hold a special place in my heart, just for them being so naively ridiculous and crazy.
We don't seem to get many posters like that though, the quality of forum wum has declined drastically recently. Now they are just obnoxious, creepy or looking for a rise.
This is an example of what I mean, OP. Mesostim has been here since 2002. So that sort of proves that there's never really been a time on DS where everyone has either been pleasant to each other or agreeable!
Well that would have put me right-off but I've no objections whatsoever with anyone posting something like that.
I guess 'you had to be there?'
Yes - sorry, Latin was compulsory at my school
I know exactly what you mean and I think (could be wrong) that that's something quite unique to DS?
I find the smiley smiley after someone's posted something particularly acerbic really odd.
Personally, I'd rather they just told me to STFU because I'd know where I stood. Why pretend you're being nice when you're blatantly being shitty?
Thats ok. I'm not sure I'd agree its unique to DS, I've seen similar things on other forums, though I don't go there anymore.
I think its a show of smugness - I can only imagine they think their being clever, while most people probably just roll their eyes and tut when they see such a post.
Thats ok. I'm not sure I'd agree its unique to DS, I've seen similar things on other forums, though I don't go there anymore.
It might be the same posters.
I think its a show of smugness - I can only imagine they think their being clever, while most people probably just roll their eyes and tut when they see such a post.
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This is an example of what I mean, OP. Mesostim has been here since 2002. So that sort of proves that there's never really been a time on DS where everyone has either been pleasant to each other or agreeable!
Well you did bring up the topic of posters being nasty and opinionated.
Maybe I misunderstood, but you seemed to be suggesting they were either the same posters or much the same thing.
I guess 'you had to be there?'
Yes - sorry, Latin was compulsory at my school
I know exactly what you mean and I think (could be wrong) that that's something quite unique to DS?
I find the smiley smiley after someone's posted something particularly acerbic really odd.
Personally, I'd rather they just told me to STFU because I'd know where I stood. Why pretend you're being nice when you're blatantly being shitty?
I have no idea what that means.
Can you explain?.
It'll probably be snide whatever it means.
I did point out it wasn't aimed at me though!
And i did say it was the same posters, but not doing it to me!
Fair enough.
I'd just go back to what I said earlier, if someone feels another poster is being particularly nasty and abusive alert their posts, otherwise it's likely it will be missed by the Mod(s) on duty and seem if as if nothing is being done about it.
Most of those threads are a case of that. Something a bit... rum or juvenile, and turns into a hilarious thread due to how people respond to it. Describe it and you'll get a confused look, experience it and you'll be crying.
Moila's threads will always hold a special place in my heart, just for them being so naively ridiculous and crazy.
We don't seem to get many posters like that though, the quality of forum wum has declined drastically recently. Now they are just obnoxious, creepy or looking for a rise.
Pot kettle.
No problem. What did you mean by it, though? I'm always getting the wrong end of the stick so if it wasn't some snide dig, then cool.
OK, but an explanation would still be nice.
(I'm joking, not being nasty)
Thats ok. I'm not sure I'd agree its unique to DS, I've seen similar things on other forums, though I don't go there anymore.
I think its a show of smugness - I can only imagine they think their being clever, while most people probably just roll their eyes and tut when they see such a post.
*nods*
I would not miss you if you went.
Still no explanation?.
I doubt it. I'm thinking of an American music forum that closed in 2010 - I used to be a regular FM there.