Forum Courtesy

[Mace Canute]

Not what I meant. Not what I said. If you want an argument, you won't get it from me. If most of you believe that the anonymity of the internet is a license to be disrespectful, I suppose that is your right. Heck, I know in the past, I've crossed the line. The thing is... I'm not particularly proud of that fact. Mace, I've read a lot of your posts, and frankly, they have mostly brought smiles to my face. I don't agree with you on all levels, but respect your opinions. But when we disagree, I hope it will be civil, is all.

I can't argue with that.

 

[ljohnson778]

I can't argue with that.

I guess we agree to agree... LOL

 

[the old grind]

I'm not dogpiling here Sam. Just an observation. I think you should have typed the opening post in this thread, read thru it a couple times, then deleted it and moved on. I've lost track of the number of times I've done that. Tends to minimize the confrontations and hurt feelings. ...

I delete 4 or so of five posts composed, usually to not sound like a know-it-all restating what's already been said, but also when I realize someone has a bug under their saddle and sarcasm isn't a productive counter to someone's righteous indignation when I'm being misunderstood.

... When I post what I think is valuable information or answers to a problem/question I expect nothing in return. Minimizes the anxiety. Might give someone assistance that never responds, if so, that's great, if not, that's great too.

Another thing that really turns me off is when someone says "I'm out" or "I'm leaving" or "Over and out" or whatever. If a poster is done, just be done. No one needs the drama of threatening to leave. Just loses credibility for that poster.

I value every member on TBN. But I fully understand that if I vanished from this site today, I would rarely be spoken of or missed and after 6 months few would remember my name.

This ^^ echoes my thoughts.

There are far too many good folks around here for anyone to be run off by a few of us old cranks. Manners come and go with our moods, and we take our hits as often from those who misunderstand us as those who disagree. Not everyone's sense of humor is in top gear all the time, and thick skin is an asset anywhere on the web, period. How fast one can get over or forgive something is power in a place like this.

btw, my typical forum gripe is that titles like "Hey, look at this .." or "I thought I'd never see one of these" won't help anyone see an aardvark wearing a tutu by searching titles.

Anyway, I hope 'masseyman' (I'm dyslexic ) hasn't left us for good.

 

[yelbike]

Just an observation.

When I read the common section in a news paper article ( on the internet) you can see all the hatred, racism, Furness etc.
But if it is a Facebook linked article, posters are so much more respectful.
Conclusion the use of screen name opposed to something that can actually be traced back to the actual poster identity can make a world of difference. Some people just like to hide behind screen names and spew garbage.

 

[ovrszd]

Come on over to Pirate 4X4 where conversations like this only receive hate and appropriate ridicule.

Heheheheheheh..... The faint at heart should avoid speaking out on Pirate. Many members here would not do well there.

 

[ovrszd]

Civil discourse is the element that separates us from the apes. However, this is the big boy internet and if you decide that you can't tolerate the responses and "civility" of this forum I have only one comment: How can we miss you if you wont leave?

You Hillbilly 4 wheeling guys are all alike!!!

 

[rsallen]

Careful there guy.
You'll hurt some ones feelings.

 

[ovrszd]

If Bob truly frequents Pirate4x4 he is laughing as well. If not then he's a pretender!!!

 

[rsallen]

Nah, ain't to worry about Bob.
Ya know it's poor whiny hurt feelings running off boohooing because we didn't help wipe their teary eyes.

 

[toppop52]

Not hard to see who is willing to give courtesy a chance, and who insists on being a richard.