Critiquing the content not the person

[Grapeviney 8,844]

The latest statistics show the forum is ticking along just nicely since the departure of Stuie.

The number of reported posts has fallen by 84 per cent.

Unnecessary argument escalations have dropped 92 per cent, and unwarranted sarcastic replies are down 89 per cent.

Remember when the board used to be filled with exchanges such as this?:

Poster: "I'm a big fan of Stretch but he needs to go back to Casey to find a bit of form."

Stuie: "So Stretch should be delisted and deported back to SA, should he? Righto...."  

[nutbean 8,837]

1 hour ago, Choke said:

This is why I don't post in the general forums any more.

 

In the general forum, (besides the odd quip that amuses no one but myself) I now only post in the music thread - that's it. I gave up posting as there is far too much "rusted on" views.

[Moonshadow 16,235]

41 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

This can't be understated and it's no coincidence that the atmosphere here improved the moment they were given their marching orders.

Still a couple more who play the man/men and specialise in putting down Demonlanders.

No prises for guessing who

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

7 minutes ago, nutbean said:

In the general forum, (besides the odd quip that amuses no one but myself) I now only post in the music thread - that's it. I gave up posting as there is far too much "rusted on" views.

Yeah I noticed you backing off the political threads a while back. They are all the poorer for it.

[Biffen 12,342]

1 hour ago, Chris said:

Words are actually far more powerful than violence. I am sure there is a famous quote about this but I can't be bothered looking it up.

the quote came to me - 'the pen is mightier than the sword'

True to an extent.

but a punch in the head can be fairly annoying.

 

[Moonshadow 16,235]

1 minute ago, Biffen said:

True to an extent.

but a punch in the head can be fairly annoying.

 

Better still, a whack in the eye with a dictionary covers both!

[Biffen 12,342]

4 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Better still, a whack in the eye with a dictionary covers both!

We can only follow the fine example of our elected parliamentarians on such issues.

"Just because you swallowed a dictionary as a child doesn't give you the right to pour a bucket of sh!t on the rest of us".

PJK.

 

 

[daisycutter 28,569]

40 minutes ago, Biffen said:

We can only follow the fine example of our elected parliamentarians on such issues.

"Just because you swallowed a dictionary as a child doesn't give you the right to pour a bucket of sh!t on the rest of us".

PJK.

talking of swallowing dictionaries, whatever happened to dr hopping dick? i always enjoyed his eloquent phraseology 

[Deestroy All 14,262]

4 hours ago, Grapeviney said:

The latest statistics show the forum is ticking along just nicely since the departure of Stuie.

The number of reported posts has fallen by 84 per cent.

Unnecessary argument escalations have dropped 92 per cent, and unwarranted sarcastic replies are down 89 per cent.

Remember when the board used to be filled with exchanges such as this?:

Poster: "I'm a big fan of Stretch but he needs to go back to Casey to find a bit of form."

Stuie: "So Stretch should be delisted and deported back to SA, should he? Righto...."  

LOL

[Moonshadow 16,235]

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

talking of swallowing dictionaries, whatever happened to dr hopping dick? i always enjoyed his eloquent phraseology 

Same as Stuie and Curry???

[DemonWA 3,442]

Actually don't think Demonland is too bad for the sort of thing the OP is suggesting, and if/when it does blur the lines the moderators do a good job anyway.

Fair bump, play on!

 

[Skuit 9,184]

Danelska calls for a more civil-minded approach.

The community unites to ridicule Danelska.

Objective achieved.

[Emerald 1,710]

The Chris Dawes defenders on here used to get pretty nasty trying to tell everyone that he can take a mark.

[Nasher 33,068]

5 hours ago, rpfc said:

All for people having a thicker skin, but that doesn't mean the collective on here don't judge a poster for a needless personal jibe.

Online bullying should not be confused with ProDee or Wiseblood giving a customary slap on the way through an argument but don't let that water down the response to the trolls who want to ruin the lives of people through the anonymity and unanimity of social media. 

This is my view also. People blatantly abusing others with no attempt at tackling the topic get banned. 

I have to admit as admin I've always found this a difficult aspect to police because I enjoy it when things get heated - even when I'm on the receiving end of it.  I'm aware that others are more sensitive to it, but I copped quite a lot of abuse in my early days as forum admin for my moderating style that my skin hardened to the point where nothing gets through.

I do believe that how you feel is how you feel though. A harmless jibe or throwaway comment to some is someone else's hurtful and cutting remark. It's not about hardening up, it's about respecting the fact that not everyone has the same tolerance for criticism. If anyone ever feels like they're being particularly vilified or targeted, I'd encourage you to directly approach myself or other moderators. It may be that it's been missed or we just haven't thought it was a big deal. I can say that I will always do my best to listen and understand, even if it doesn't resonate with me immediately.

[Engorged Onion 9,338]

36 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Danelska calls for a more civil-minded approach.

The community unites to ridicule Danelska.

Objective achieved.

@Skuit amusingly so - but not all, and that's ok  - mine is just one persons opinion, and not the way life should be lived.

[Moonshadow 16,235]

4 hours ago, Biffen said:

We can only follow the fine example of our elected parliamentarians on such issues.

"Just because you swallowed a dictionary as a child doesn't give you the right to pour a bucket of sh!t on the rest of us".

PJK.

 

 

PJK was a master of one liners, witty retorts and cutting put downs. It's a pity we only have vanilla politicians these days

[Stretch Johnson 2,581]

5 hours ago, Grapeviney said:

The latest statistics show the forum is ticking along just nicely since the departure of Stuie.

The number of reported posts has fallen by 84 per cent.

Unnecessary argument escalations have dropped 92 per cent, and unwarranted sarcastic replies are down 89 per cent.

Gratuitous use of statistics is however up 63%.

Edited July 14, 2017 by Stretch Johnson

[Adzman 2,085]

Been on here for 12 years, and can say I have had my fair share of personal barbs thrown at me, and it has never really bothered me. I don't take it personally, I'm just glad I have a place to talk about the mighty dees every odd night.

[Engorged Onion 9,338]

3 minutes ago, Adzman said:

Been on here for 12 years, and can say I have had my fair share of personal barbs thrown at me, and it has never really bothered me. I don't take it personally, I'm just glad I have a place to talk about the mighty dees every odd night.

I agree, I've been on 1 year - not even actually and I don't  get offended, and I can see how people do - I wince at some comments made to others - not that I am self proclaimed  moral arbiter - yet i still think its important to discuss....

[Skuit 9,184]

13 minutes ago, Danelska said:

I agree, I've been on 1 year - not even actually and I don't  get offended, and I can see how people do - I wince at some comments made to others - not that I am self proclaimed  moral arbiter - yet i still think its important to discuss....

As a recent arrival to this site you have no right to comment on its culture. Why don't you just go back to where you came from.

[dieter 3,325]

1 minute ago, Skuit said:

As a recent arrival to this site you have no right to comment on its culture. Why don't you just go back to where you came from.

Nice irony, Pauline.

[Biffen 12,342]

I don't come here just to be insulted.

I can go anywhere for that.

 

[Engorged Onion 9,338]

19 minutes ago, Skuit said:

As a recent arrival to this site you have no right to comment on its culture. Why don't you just go back to where you came from.

Krong Siem Reap - sure thing @Skuit

[Skuit 9,184]

16 minutes ago, Danelska said:

Krong Siem Reap - sure thing @Skuit

Akun makaplu bong.

[Earl Hood 5,789]

7 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Akun makaplu bong.

Que?