How about an end to "Whining" comments?
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I have a suggestion.
Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of comments from members that certain topics are "stupid" or "petty", and that one side or the other is "whining" or "crying", or should "get a life because there are more important issues" (or some variation of these comments).
I'm drawn to a good healthy debate, so threads that develop into argumentative discussions interest me. Inevitably, someone will jump into the thread with nothing more to offer than an accusation of "whining". To me, this is no different than a personal attack, because it is saying to to other members that their opinions do not matter. I would say most people feel the same, because most "whining" comments seem to attract flames in retaliation.
If someone isn't interested in the discussion, they should simply move along. I would suggest that people making such derogatory comments be "officially" told that more often.
Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of comments from members that certain topics are "stupid" or "petty", and that one side or the other is "whining" or "crying", or should "get a life because there are more important issues" (or some variation of these comments).
I'm drawn to a good healthy debate, so threads that develop into argumentative discussions interest me. Inevitably, someone will jump into the thread with nothing more to offer than an accusation of "whining". To me, this is no different than a personal attack, because it is saying to to other members that their opinions do not matter. I would say most people feel the same, because most "whining" comments seem to attract flames in retaliation.
If someone isn't interested in the discussion, they should simply move along. I would suggest that people making such derogatory comments be "officially" told that more often.
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Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
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Originally posted by TexasGuy
If someone isn't interested in the discussion, they should simply move along. I would suggest that people making such derogatory comments be "officially" told that more often.
If someone isn't interested in the discussion, they should simply move along. I would suggest that people making such derogatory comments be "officially" told that more often.
People can still contribute wealth to the conversation even though they consider other people "whining".
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Originally posted by Bob Dylan
Yes, I am getting sick of people complaining about packaging. Quite frankly, if you complain you are a loser. Seriously, get a fuc*ing life! Go get some exercise or do something productive.
Yes, I am getting sick of people complaining about packaging. Quite frankly, if you complain you are a loser. Seriously, get a fuc*ing life! Go get some exercise or do something productive.
-Matt
[Edited by RMan360 on 06-22-01 at 05:10 PM]
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Originally posted by MJKTool
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Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...3&pagenumber=2
Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
Senor Dylan needs a talking to.
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Originally posted by TaTTooD
People can still contribute wealth to the conversation even though they consider other people "whining".
People can still contribute wealth to the conversation even though they consider other people "whining".
Something that is important to me may have no importance to you and vice-versa. There is no reason we have to belittle each other just because we don't feel about it the same way.
BTW, I'm not singling out anything you did, TattooD, I brought this up because I read about a dozen threads today with this very same problem.
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Originally posted by MJKTool
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...3&pagenumber=2
Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...3&pagenumber=2
Its comments like this thats making this forum turn real bad real fast, no one can can talk anymore without some jerk coming in and saying crap like this.
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I'm just ducking in to assure you all that the posts of certain members have not gone unnoticed. Action will be taken; sometimes discussion between the mods about what to do has to take place first...
To address the original topic: I, too, find "whining" posts irritating. Eradicating them is nearly impossible, but things have gotten worse lately (at least in the Talk forum) and I've been addressing more members directly as a result.
--Heather
To address the original topic: I, too, find "whining" posts irritating. Eradicating them is nearly impossible, but things have gotten worse lately (at least in the Talk forum) and I've been addressing more members directly as a result.
--Heather
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A classic response in some debates about political matters is when the rebuttal <i>"if you don't like things here you ought to go and live in china."</i>
Anyone posting that automatically qualifies for my drongo of the week award.
Anyone posting that automatically qualifies for my drongo of the week award.