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Bonny22Pye · Guru

RE: Argue here, please

tlc · Regular

Bonny22Pye wrote:
Blankie wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
I think some of the bickering might dissipate if we had some new members to bring in new topics rather than just discussing the same things all the time.

Although, I have no idea how to get people to come to a message board.

On one hand, I agree with this. On the other, I think there are a few on here you will argue and bicker no matter what. They are a small minority, but they are responsible for most of the arguing. It's like they thrive on it.
I don't mind people discussing and disagreeing pleasantly. But the venom and the snark and the insults are totally unnecessary.

That's life though. People snark. It might not be so prevalent if their were more traffic though. Who knows, maybe I could be wrong.

I completely agree with the bolded. It gets old, and this last month was actually pretty pleasant to be here. If I wanted to "hear" people bickering, all I have to do is go to my parents' house. I don't want to come to a message board and see bickering and disrespect where I come to relax. It's not relaxing.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I think the bickering is boring & the quoted posts get so long it is impossible to follow the thread if you come in late. When I open them & see that I usually duck right back out.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Lexxy wrote:
I think the bickering is boring & the quoted posts get so long it is impossible to follow the thread if you come in late. When I open them & see that I usually duck right back out.

I do the same, Lexxy. When there are too many quoted posts I lose track of what is what and I just scroll past until someone changes the subject. I'm still not sure I understand some recent issues which I won't mention.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Honeys_Mom wrote:
voiceofreason wrote:
Ed maybe you can make a thread cAlled psa's and either make it a blog or sticky it.
I like that idea. I also like some of Ed's PSA's, while others don't apply to me. Personally, I would hate to see you stop posting them, Ed. A sticky'd thread might be the best of both worlds...

And you never know who might be lurking & can use the info.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
flan327 wrote:
DemoniaD wrote:
flan327 wrote:
DemoniaD wrote:
flan327 wrote:
I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty-headed animal food trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!

flan
Okay, I know this is the fight thread, but I you right now!

That is one of my all-time favorite quotes!
Now I want to watch the movie again.
flan
I love it! I was friends with a guy in high school that would act out scenes by himself for our amusement when a teacher left the room. It was hilarious, more so when the teacher came back before he finished! Ahh sweet memories. I need to watch the movie now.
We should do a Geek viewing party and post as we watch!
flan
What movie?

I may be forced to UNfriend you, woman!!!

evileye

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

I honestly have no idea.......

Tinydancer · Guru

Monty Python's In Search Of The Holy Grail is the movie they're talking about Ohfour.

Ohfour · Hooker

AH! Can't stand Monty Python. Not funny in the least...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
AH! Can't stand Monty Python. Not funny in the least...

You do realize you're just making things worse... evileye

Have you seen the dead parrot sketch?

flan

Bonny22Pye · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
AH! Can't stand Monty Python. Not funny in the least...
You do realize you're just making things worse...
Have you seen the dead parrot sketch?
flan

Its all about the Knight getting his limbs wacked off.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Bonny22Pye wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
AH! Can't stand Monty Python. Not funny in the least...
You do realize you're just making things worse...
Have you seen the dead parrot sketch?
flan
Its all about the Knight getting his limbs wacked off.

But the TV show was amazing!!!

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

"Tis but a flesh wound". Yeah, I've seen some of it. It's not funny...

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

You all must be channeling my DH.....Monty Python is his favorite. Me, not so much.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
"Tis but a flesh wound". Yeah, I've seen some of it. It's not funny...

THE DEAD PARROT SKETCH...

C'mon...

biggrin

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
You all must be channeling my DH.....Monty Python is his favorite. Me, not so much.

The man has good taste!

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I just caught a double standard. I'm out of here for awhile.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog... RUN AWAYYYYY!!!

biggrin

Monty Python humor is like yogurt - you either like it or you don't.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

tlc wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
Blankie wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
I think some of the bickering might dissipate if we had some new members to bring in new topics rather than just discussing the same things all the time.

Although, I have no idea how to get people to come to a message board.

On one hand, I agree with this. On the other, I think there are a few on here you will argue and bicker no matter what. They are a small minority, but they are responsible for most of the arguing. It's like they thrive on it.
I don't mind people discussing and disagreeing pleasantly. But the venom and the snark and the insults are totally unnecessary.

That's life though. People snark. It might not be so prevalent if their were more traffic though. Who knows, maybe I could be wrong.
I completely agree with the bolded. It gets old, and this last month was actually pretty pleasant to be here. If I wanted to "hear" people bickering, all I have to do is go to my parents' house. I don't want to come to a message board and see bickering and disrespect where I come to relax. It's not relaxing.

Different people find different things and different people annoying.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I think Ed needs a blog to put all those things on.

One day there was 15 in a row. The daily had been pushed to the second page.

A lot of them are just plain ridiculous. Milk in a dairy product? Flour in a baked good? Apples in an apple product? Duh!

I don't think we really care.

And I know here, that when something affects us locally, it is announced on the local tv an radio stations.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
I think Ed needs a blog to put all those things on.

One day there was 15 in a row. The daily had been pushed to the second page.

A lot of them are just plain ridiculous. Milk in a dairy product? Flour in a baked good? Apples in an apple product? Duh!

I don't think we really care.

And I know here, that when something affects us locally, it is announced on the local tv an radio stations.

And that was only one day.

ed's heart is in the right place.

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Maybe he could make his own daily with all the recalls on it.

FNW · Guru

Bonny22Pye wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
That is what I am talking about. There is not ONE SINGLE national name brand I recognize in that. And I doubt I'm the only one since they didn't get any comments. You could be a little more selective.
I just ignore all those posts for the very same reason. If they were more selective I might read some of them.

Me, too.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I missed the memo...is it pile on Ed day? If so, count me out.

He has a right to post whatever the heck he wants to. If you don't like it, you have every right to say so. But some of this is unkind and b!tchy and not constructive criticism.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mellow Momma wrote:
I missed the memo...is it pile on Ed day? If so, count me out.

He has a right to post whatever the heck he wants to. If you don't like it, you have every right to say so. But some of this is unkind and b!tchy and not constructive criticism.

In case you didn't notice - he started this thread bitching about other people's posts and wanting threads closed when people argue. Don't want to hear about it - don't start the conversation.

voiceofreason · Guru

Mellow Momma wrote:
I missed the memo...is it pile on Ed day? If so, count me out.

He has a right to post whatever the heck he wants to. If you don't like it, you have every right to say so. But some of this is unkind and b!tchy and not constructive criticism.

Yep. None of these need a comment. They're meant to inform, not promote dialog. I don't think lack of comment is necessarily a good gauge of interest.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

voiceofreason wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I missed the memo...is it pile on Ed day? If so, count me out.

He has a right to post whatever the heck he wants to. If you don't like it, you have every right to say so. But some of this is unkind and b!tchy and not constructive criticism.
Yep. None of these need a comment. They're meant to inform, not promote dialog. I don't think lack of comment is necessarily a good gauge of interest.

The amount of views is how to gauge interest.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

But not even that. I have clicked on them just to click back out. Didn't read it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

If Ed wants to continue, fine. All I am saying is why not contain them? Maybe his own section?

Bonny22Pye · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
But not even that. I have clicked on them just to click back out. Didn't read it.

You were interested enough by the tag line to click and see what it was... there fore some interest. Even if it was a mistake click its not like people do that constantly.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Some of the ones are misleading.

But even so, 15 in a one hour period is ridiculous.

I am not saying don't post any, I am saying contain it.

A recall section would be good. Have something that indicates new information.

The others, fine. Start all the others.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Thursday 12th of March 2015 05:48:40 PM

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I honestly don't click on all the articles people post. It depends on the news source. I don't want a bunch of stuff going on my computer.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
I missed the memo...is it pile on Ed day? If so, count me out.

He has a right to post whatever the heck he wants to. If you don't like it, you have every right to say so. But some of this is unkind and b!tchy and not constructive criticism.
In case you didn't notice - he started this thread bitching about other people's posts and wanting threads closed when people argue. Don't want to hear about it - don't start the conversation.

He didn't complain about any one poster specifically. He complained about the arguing on multiple threads - which does get old. He didn't call one person out, he didn't complain about any one person's posting style or content. All he did was say the arguing is tiresome and would be best contained in one place rather than contaminating every thread and slowing down discussion of multiple topics.

Some people used that opportunity to bash Ed and what he posts. I think that is wrong and rude. He can post whatever he wants. And yes, others can choose to post whatever they want about it. But I won't be a part of the "pile on Ed" party.

Tinydancer · Guru

Sometimes I click on them just to get them off the top of the page. Active threads are so much more interesting.

tlc · Regular

If you're going to complain about Ed and the multiple threads he starts, what about LGS? She posts a ton of crap everyday half of it doesn't get a response, and most of it is just the same subjects over and over.

Tinydancer · Guru

ed11563 wrote:
Now that Husker is back, it appears to me that some threads have turned into arguments that have NOTHING to do with the thread topics.
Perhaps everyone who wants to argue and fight could confine that stuff to THIS THREAD, so the rest of us could discuss actual discussion topics.
Please??

As much as I feel you have a right to complain about each other, I would like it if every time a thread turns into a personal argument or member-bashing,
that thread would be immediately CLOSED, and the people who might want to discuss the real topic could just start another thread with the same title.
Okay?

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 12th of March 2015 08:58:31 AM

-- Edited by ed11563 on Thursday 12th of March 2015 09:03:06 AM

Excuse me but he did blame one poster.

tlc · Regular

Lawyerlady wrote:
tlc wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
Blankie wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
I think some of the bickering might dissipate if we had some new members to bring in new topics rather than just discussing the same things all the time.

Although, I have no idea how to get people to come to a message board.

On one hand, I agree with this. On the other, I think there are a few on here you will argue and bicker no matter what. They are a small minority, but they are responsible for most of the arguing. It's like they thrive on it.
I don't mind people discussing and disagreeing pleasantly. But the venom and the snark and the insults are totally unnecessary.

That's life though. People snark. It might not be so prevalent if their were more traffic though. Who knows, maybe I could be wrong.
I completely agree with the bolded. It gets old, and this last month was actually pretty pleasant to be here. If I wanted to "hear" people bickering, all I have to do is go to my parents' house. I don't want to come to a message board and see bickering and disrespect where I come to relax. It's not relaxing.
Different people find different things and different people annoying.

True, however when it is the same 3 people that are generally annoying to most, then it's the annoying people who are the problem I think.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Tinydancer wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
Now that Husker is back, it appears to me that some threads have turned into arguments that have NOTHING to do with the thread topics.
Perhaps everyone who wants to argue and fight could confine that stuff to THIS THREAD, so the rest of us could discuss actual discussion topics.
Please??

As much as I feel you have a right to complain about each other, I would like it if every time a thread turns into a personal argument or member-bashing,
that thread would be immediately CLOSED, and the people who might want to discuss the real topic could just start another thread with the same title.
Okay?

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 12th of March 2015 08:58:31 AM

-- Edited by ed11563 on Thursday 12th of March 2015 09:03:06 AM
Excuse me but he did blame one poster.

He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Mellow Momma wrote:

He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.

You know, I never have ever understood this. Telling someone they think like an idiot is, TO ME, the same thing as calling them an idiot. But that's JMO.

Tinydancer · Guru

Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
Now that Husker is back, it appears to me that some threads have turned into arguments that have NOTHING to do with the thread topics.
Perhaps everyone who wants to argue and fight could confine that stuff to THIS THREAD, so the rest of us could discuss actual discussion topics.
Please??

As much as I feel you have a right to complain about each other, I would like it if every time a thread turns into a personal argument or member-bashing,
that thread would be immediately CLOSED, and the people who might want to discuss the real topic could just start another thread with the same title.
Okay?

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 12th of March 2015 08:58:31 AM

-- Edited by ed11563 on Thursday 12th of March 2015 09:03:06 AM
Excuse me but he did blame one poster.
He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.

That's not how I read it at all but that's the fun of a message board.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:

He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.
You know, I never have ever understood this. Telling someone they think like an idiot is, TO ME, the same thing as calling them an idiot. But that's JMO.

I have to agree, but one is against the rules & one isn't.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:

He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.
You know, I never have ever understood this. Telling someone they think like an idiot is, TO ME, the same thing as calling them an idiot. But that's JMO.
I have to agree, but one is against the rules & one isn't.
flan

Exactly. I get the rules totally and understand them fully. I understand that one is against the rules and the other isn't. But, TO ME, they're both just as obnoxious and bad. I don't see how saying something thinks like a stupid little bitch could be considered flattering in any way.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

tlc wrote:
If you're going to complain about Ed and the multiple threads he starts, what about LGS? She posts a ton of crap everyday half of it doesn't get a response, and most of it is just the same subjects over and over.

True.

Tinydancer · Guru

I don't think we should turn this into a thread bashing people who start threads. Without new subjects we'd all be snoring.

FNW · Guru

Boy, sorry I brought it up. I was really concerned we were going to get banned by the website like what happened on the other board.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

FNW wrote:
Boy, sorry I brought it up. I was really concerned we were going to get banned by the website like what happened on the other board.

That is why LL takes care of the spam warnings.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
Now that Husker is back, it appears to me that some threads have turned into arguments that have NOTHING to do with the thread topics.
Perhaps everyone who wants to argue and fight could confine that stuff to THIS THREAD, so the rest of us could discuss actual discussion topics.
Please??

As much as I feel you have a right to complain about each other, I would like it if every time a thread turns into a personal argument or member-bashing,
that thread would be immediately CLOSED, and the people who might want to discuss the real topic could just start another thread with the same title.
Okay?

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 12th of March 2015 08:58:31 AM

-- Edited by ed11563 on Thursday 12th of March 2015 09:03:06 AM
Excuse me but he did blame one poster.
He said now that husker was back...he did NOT say husker was responsible nor did he say was the one doing it. He said it started upon husker'so return. He mentioned the timing. That's how I read it. Never said "husker did this". The same as husker's use of colorful language...he doesn't call posters the offensive words, he calls their thinking or their actions the offensive words.

Please. That is what he meant, or else there was no need to mention his name at all.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Meh. One person's "arguing" is another person's debate. I don't find it particularly hard to scroll past certain posters I don't care to read. And, there is only so much one can say in a Daily thread about what I am cooking today or what my kids did or if I am going to the dentist. I like to gnosh on all kinds of things from religion to politics to parenting.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Meh. One person's "arguing" is another person's debate. I don't find it particularly hard to scroll past certain posters I don't care to read. And, there is only so much one can say in a Daily thread about what I am cooking today or what my kids did or if I am going to the dentist. I like to gnosh on all kinds of things from religion to politics to parenting.

Don't change. I you just the way you are!!!

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

The problem with the whole "I don't like arguing" mantra, is that the person who doesn't like it, never seems to have any responsibility for themselves. You can scroll past it. You see that a certain poster is more annoying to you and skip past their posts. You can start your own threads and on and on. Instead of controlling themselves, they want to tell others what they can say, think or do. I would rather be "offended" all day long having a lively discussion than have this board turn into Facebook with a lot of lame, suzy sunshine pumper posts. If that's YOUR thing, then fine and dandy. Have at . Create threads with just that. But, don't try to turn around and limit the rest of us from talking about what we want to talk about in the way we want to talk about it.