1 hour ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Dear me. Here we see the dangerous effects caused by long term MFC supporting. Even short term support can harm. Just say no.

If only that were an option RM. I fear like most addiction it is now impossible.

2 hours ago, daisycutter said:

"more than a game", od

I can take it or leave DC. 

Who am I kidding?

12 minutes ago, demonstone said:

SWYL, I simply cannot fathom why you don't just put Saty on 'ignore' if he upsets you so much.

That way, you don't have to read what he has to say and we don't have to suffer your vitriolic responses.

Extremely good point. 

There is a fine line on both sides of the coin.

There are those who are generally more 'pessimistic', but they at least put some thought in to what they say.  I can respect that.  For example, I feel like @praha falls into this category.  I don't mean that in a bad way, but he generally puts plenty of thought into what he has to say and it's not just negativity for the sake of it.  There are other examples of this, some of which can also be positive when the time arises.

Then you have the negatives for negatives sake who will bash the club regardless of what happens.  They aren't worth your time and, if I'm being honest, I've got a large selection on ignore.  Why engage with them?  Better to save your energy for those who put some effort in.

There are also others who I think see more of the good than bad.  One example if @titan_uranus - always puts plenty of thought into his posts and they are a great read.  Again, there are many others like this, and I think we have a good mix of both.

Then, of course, are the positive for positives sake.  I've got a few of those on ignore as well.  

I do believe we have a pretty good mix overall, and blocking those who put little effort into their bashing or their praise make the site much more enjoyable.  It's far easier to get to the good stuff without having to wade through all the muck.

7 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

There is a fine line on both sides of the coin.

There are those who are generally more 'pessimistic', but they at least put some thought in to what they say.  I can respect that.  For example, I feel like @praha falls into this category.  I don't mean that in a bad way, but he generally puts plenty of thought into what he has to say and it's not just negativity for the sake of it.  There are other examples of this, some of which can also be positive when the time arises.

Then you have the negatives for negatives sake who will bash the club regardless of what happens.  They aren't worth your time and, if I'm being honest, I've got a large selection on ignore.  Why engage with them?  Better to save your energy for those who put some effort in.

There are also others who I think see more of the good than bad.  One example if @titan_uranus - always puts plenty of thought into his posts and they are a great read.  Again, there are many others like this, and I think we have a good mix of both.

Then, of course, are the positive for positives sake.  I've got a few of those on ignore as well.  

I do believe we have a pretty good mix overall, and blocking those who put little effort into their bashing or their praise make the site much more enjoyable.  It's far easier to get to the good stuff without having to wade through all the muck.

Very thoughtful this morning Wiseblood. 

Doesnt it just fall into if you don't like a thread or contributor don't read it?

I am always amused that people don't like something but cannot leave it alone.

oh joys of the human race!

1 hour ago, demonstone said:

SWYL, I simply cannot fathom why you don't just put Saty on 'ignore' if he upsets you so much.

That way, you don't have to read what he has to say and we don't have to suffer your vitriolic responses.

No. I like to have the right of reply, when attacked. 
 

2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

No. I like to have the right of reply, when attacked. 
 

With some exceptions its only the thin skinned posters who put others on the ignore. Those who keep the ignored bucket full have the problem.  They attack posters rather than arguments hoping to provoke so they can strike back. Makes them feel in control. 

Edited November 23, 20196 yr by america de cali

3 minutes ago, america de cali said:

With some exceptions its only the thin skinned posters who put others on the ignore. Those who keep the ignored bucket full have the problem.  Makes them feel in control. 

Agreed. I use the ignore button for the Loons only

5 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Agreed. I use the ignore button for the Loons only

Speaking of loons, where the heck is @DV8?? Aka @dee-luded?

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Speaking of loons, where the heck is @DV8?? Aka @dee-luded?

I was wondering that myself dd. 

12 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Speaking of loons, where the heck is @DV8?? Aka @dee-luded?

I don’t know. He was my last ignore. 
i hope he found some help. It was needed.