uggg 2 (warning: rant)
Monday, February 9, 2004 by kongit | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
My other thread "uggg" today was meant as a comment on the excessive number of "stupid" threads. "Stupid" as in it has been answered and is on the front page, usually sticky. If you have noticed (most likely you didn't) I haven't been here much in the last few days because I have not enjoyed being here. Its not just the unnecessary threads but the general attitude towards them. You don't need to post. And you don't need to tell the poster in an unkind manner that their question has been answered. In fact, that unkind attitude is what really turns me off. If you think that the poster feels that they don't need to read the other threads, just don't answer the post or just post a link to a thread which answers the question in the best manner. Alternatively if you think that the poster doesn't understand the nature of the messageboard, nicely help them understand it and answer their question.
No matter what type a thread a person starts, an unfriendly manner is never suitable unless that post personally offends you. I have seen few things that should be considered offensive in many threads in which the topic gradually degrades to an unsuitable level. On my "uggg" thread this was an example and a test on the reaction of the people posting. However it was closed (one of the things I was waiting on... thank you jafo for your speedy response). But in that short time there was one post (not to point fingers) that particularly upset me, and that one post was all it took to upset me. For some reason it was inferred from
that
I don't see how he got that from what I posted and it reflects an attitude that I find very distasteful. I think comments like this are far more degrading to the board then the meaningless threads.
If a person posts a stupid thread and obviously isn't intentionally flaming somebody don't flame the poster. My meaningless post was in no way offensive, except maybe to our Gorilla kin (I am not sure what ugggg translates to in Gorilla talk). Instead let's help these posters with a positive attitude so they know the ways of the board and will want to come back. Being friendly is necessary. If you don't have something nice to say then don't say it.
To sum it up: Don't start stupid threads and only post if you have something nice or constructive to say.
Just My Opinion.
ugggg
No matter what type a thread a person starts, an unfriendly manner is never suitable unless that post personally offends you. I have seen few things that should be considered offensive in many threads in which the topic gradually degrades to an unsuitable level. On my "uggg" thread this was an example and a test on the reaction of the people posting. However it was closed (one of the things I was waiting on... thank you jafo for your speedy response). But in that short time there was one post (not to point fingers) that particularly upset me, and that one post was all it took to upset me. For some reason it was inferred from
ugggg  (its better than most posts) |
that
| ????.... Whats that supposed to mean? What are you trying to say, Travis, that you are the only one who can post? It is comments like yours that turns this message board into something I try to avoid now. Thank-you for reminding me not to come back in here. |
I don't see how he got that from what I posted and it reflects an attitude that I find very distasteful. I think comments like this are far more degrading to the board then the meaningless threads.
If a person posts a stupid thread and obviously isn't intentionally flaming somebody don't flame the poster. My meaningless post was in no way offensive, except maybe to our Gorilla kin (I am not sure what ugggg translates to in Gorilla talk). Instead let's help these posters with a positive attitude so they know the ways of the board and will want to come back. Being friendly is necessary. If you don't have something nice to say then don't say it.
To sum it up: Don't start stupid threads and only post if you have something nice or constructive to say.
Just My Opinion.
ugggg
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sig101
Reply #22 Monday, February 9, 2004 10:41 PM
Reply #22 Monday, February 9, 2004 10:41 PM
Yup, you're out of order! We're ALL out of order! Attica! Attica! 
meanwhile I really hope that "hello i want a good bootscream" is not bumped off the page....Stumpy's pregnant and no one's stepping forward to make an honest man of him. gotta see how that turns out. 
meanwhile I really hope that "hello i want a good bootscream" is not bumped off the page....Stumpy's pregnant and no one's stepping forward to make an honest man of him. gotta see how that turns out.
JerryHat
Reply #24 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:22 AM
Reply #24 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:22 AM
I'm a bit too tired to type much, but thanks BoXXi, I'll keep your email handy.
The newsgroups are great, yeah, but how many people even know what a newsgroup is these days?
regards, Jerry
The newsgroups are great, yeah, but how many people even know what a newsgroup is these days?
regards, Jerry
c242
Reply #25 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:25 AM
Reply #25 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:25 AM
Another point that has to be taken into consideration is that sticky threads are not always showing up as sticky in sdc, so not everybody sees them.
Essencay
Reply #26 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:31 AM
Reply #26 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:31 AM
True c242, but do the non-paying customers 
have access to that software or must they use a regular web browser, where the stickies doth stick?
have access to that software or must they use a regular web browser, where the stickies doth stick?
c242
Reply #27 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:33 AM
Reply #27 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:33 AM
Isn't there a free/trial version of sdc or wc browser ? Don't know for sure...
Essencay
Reply #28 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:44 AM
Reply #28 Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:44 AM
There is a trial on the skin browser I beleive. I really not sure what trial software is out here, because I bought ODNT right off and a WC subscription about a year later when I actually started to download from the libraries here.
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Reply #21 Monday, February 9, 2004 10:31 PM
I got the point now.