TROLL? Why be rude to others? - Page 2

INDIANA BONES · ‎01-01-2014

@Moonchilde wrote:
Honestly - no insult intended, but you must be pretty new to online forums if (1) you had to look up the meaning Thank of the word troll, and (2) you were shocked and offended at the accusation.

Rudeness abounds on any and all internet forums. There are people who get their entertainment and their sense of self-worth from posting needlessly rude comments. They have always done this and always will do it.

You either ignore them or meet them toe-to-toe; most forum participants do a combination of both. But you either learn to live with it or stop participating in forums - not just this one, they are all the same; many worse. The only alternative is a very strictly moderated forum that is as helpful as toast.

I guess I have not read the posts that had these issues. As far as I am concerned, if it makes someone feel more self-confident, let them take it out on me. Thank you for letting me know this happens often.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

@INDIANA BONES, you are no Troll! You are kind and thoughtful and the type of man many would love to have in their lives. I appreciate the perspectives you bring to these boards. I've been here less than a year and it took me no time at all to learn why there will never be peace in the world. I think trolls are made miserable by others' happiness. They live in a consciousness that decent people can hardly acknowledge because it is so foreign. They are a small number, thankfully, and I have learned that the best way to manage their assaults is to ignore them. Their opinions don't matter.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

INDIANA BONES · ‎01-01-2014

@TuesdayTaylor wrote:
I'm sorry that happened to you, Moroco! That's the problem with anonymous message boards, people feel free to be rude. On anonymous message boards there are women pretending to be men, men pretending to be women, people with multiple screen names, sometimes having "feuds" between their own multiple screen names, people lying about their age, occupation, financial status, location, health, etc... You have to take everything you read with a grain of salt. And try not to take anything personally, althought I know that's easier said than done! Try to ignore the bullies. Sending you a hug!

@Tuesday Taylor

Thanks for the Hug. I will try not to take it personally again. I just had never had anyone be rude but there is always a first. I am a big boy, I an handle it. Just confused why they had a problem with me. After reading these posts, I see this is normal on the forum. Much appreciation

ladyroxanne · ‎03-09-2010

moroco,

i apologize on behalf of any rude poster here because i have found you to be a very nice and polite person. it is shameful behavior and there is no excuse for it.

please don't allow posters who are rude to upset or chase you away. they are not worth it.

INDIANA BONES · ‎01-01-2014

@Desertdi wrote:
A shopping network board, largely populated by female shoppers, is probably not a good place to ask advice (complain) about your partner's bad habits. Surely you expected some flak.

@Desertdi wrote:
A shopping network board, largely populated by female shoppers, is probably not a good place to ask advice (complain) about your partner's bad habits. Surely you expected some flak.

@Desertdi

Obviously I have problem with conveying information. In no form or fashion was I the one with the issue of my girlfriend's hoarding. I was trying to help take the burden that worried her endlessly off her shoulders. Where did I think I would get good ideas? From people here that shop or share good information. I appreciate your post in all sincerity, I will think about what I post next time. Have a good weekend.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

@Desertdi wrote:
A shopping network board, largely populated by female shoppers, is probably not a good place to ask advice (complain) about your partner's bad habits. Surely you expected some flak.

I would amend this to say that any thread started to ask advice or opinions on any subject is considered an open invitation by the insult vultures to fly in and roost. They are delighted when they can form a group within the thread and will spend many happy hours attempting to shred people, make people doubt themselves, or feel bad about themselves; it's their part-time job/hobby.

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

TuesdayTaylor · ‎11-02-2010

@INDIANA BONES wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
A shopping network board, largely populated by female shoppers, is probably not a good place to ask advice (complain) about your partner's bad habits. Surely you expected some flak.

Obviously I have problem with conveying information. In no form or fashion was I the one with the issue of my girlfriend's hoarding. I was trying to help take the burden that worried her endlessly off her shoulders. Where did I think I would get good ideas? From people here that shop or share good information. I appreciate your post in all sincerity, I will think about what I post next time.

Sliding a drink down the bar to Moroco... this one's on me, dude.

nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

eh, ignore it.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@Moonchilde wrote:
Honestly - no insult intended, but you must be pretty new to online forums if (1) you had to look up the meaning of the word troll, and (2) you were shocked and offended at the accusation.

Rudeness abounds on any and all internet forums. There are people who get their entertainment and their sense of self-worth from posting needlessly rude comments. They have always done this and always will do it.

You either ignore them or meet them toe-to-toe; most forum participants do a combination of both. But you either learn to live with it or stop participating in forums - not just this one, they are all the same; many worse. The only alternative is a very strictly moderated forum that is as helpful as toast.

Let's not forget those who make false accusations against others, exactly what OP is talking about and what has happened to me here. You should know that firsthand, @Moonchilde.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

@Moonchilde wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
A shopping network board, largely populated by female shoppers, is probably not a good place to ask advice (complain) about your partner's bad habits. Surely you expected some flak.

I would amend this to say that any thread started to ask advice or opinions on any subject is considered an open invitation by the insult vultures to fly in and roost. They are delighted when they can form a group within the thread and will spend many happy hours attempting to shred people, make people doubt themselves, or feel bad about themselves; it's their part-time job/hobby.

@Moonchilde, there is perfection in your statement. I wanted to give you a boatload of hearts in agreement.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop