Pointless Criticism
Judge not lest ye be judged
Sunday, March 20, 2005 by Shotgun989 | Discussion: Community
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Since when has age been an issue on this wonderful medium called the internet? Aside from the obvious and blaring legal ramifications of age, one should remeber that on the internet, intellect is the sole source of clout that earns one respect. I don't mean intellect merely in the sense of "smarts", but also skill, eloquence, and discretion, the latter of which is the reason for this quasi-rant.
I was reading through some reviews when I found some boorish remarks by and obviously mislead individual. Such remarks never earn anyone a shred of respect because destructive criticism more often than not implies insecurity and ineptitude on the criticisers part. Such comments should be left on shady flame-posts and less reputable forums.
Moreover, I found the works in question to be perfectly ok as far as quality goes, not that a lack of quality should call for such blatant dissing. In closing, I have but this to say: Keep it clean people.
Since when has age been an issue on this wonderful medium called the internet? Aside from the obvious and blaring legal ramifications of age, one should remeber that on the internet, intellect is the sole source of clout that earns one respect. I don't mean intellect merely in the sense of "smarts", but also skill, eloquence, and discretion, the latter of which is the reason for this quasi-rant.
I was reading through some reviews when I found some boorish remarks by and obviously mislead individual. Such remarks never earn anyone a shred of respect because destructive criticism more often than not implies insecurity and ineptitude on the criticisers part. Such comments should be left on shady flame-posts and less reputable forums.
Moreover, I found the works in question to be perfectly ok as far as quality goes, not that a lack of quality should call for such blatant dissing. In closing, I have but this to say: Keep it clean people.
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Bebi Bulma
Reply #2 Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:14 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:14 AM
Dirty trolls belong under falling apart rotting bridges. 
horiz0n
Reply #6 Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:13 AM
Reply #6 Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:13 AM
might want to read it closer 
*points to #10 if you're just going for certain words*
*points to #10 if you're just going for certain words*
Shotgun989
Reply #7 Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:16 AM
Reply #7 Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:16 AM
*Puzzled look, vigerous head scratching, the works*
WebGizmos
Reply #8 Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:26 AM
Reply #8 Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:26 AM
From what I just saw this idiot posting those remarks should have all of them removed...what the hell is wrong with people! As the saying goes...to soon old and to late smart.
As the saying goes...to soon old and to late smart.
JanOscar
Reply #9 Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:07 AM
Know exactly what you mean.
Reply #9 Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:07 AM
| From what I just saw this idiot posting those remarks should have all of them removed...what the hell is wrong with people! |
Know exactly what you mean.
MadDeez
Reply #10 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:03 AM
Reply #10 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:03 AM
it seems the 25 year old thinks he's grown up. it's to the contrary, to say the least. 25 may be older than 14 (that's an obvious statement, isn't it?) but he's having a difficult time gaining maturity.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #11 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:29 AM
...going backwards, maybe.
Reply #11 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:29 AM
| but he's having a difficult time gaining maturity. |
...going backwards, maybe.
47songs
Reply #12 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:47 AM
Reply #12 Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:47 AM
Calling him an idiot just reinforces what you're telling him he shouldn't do. Name calling is just as immature and disrespectful. 
WebGizmos
Reply #13 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:07 AM
Reply #13 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:07 AM
47songs...under certain circumstances I might agree. But an idiot is an idiot. And I am most certainly not being disrespectful. The comments were made by an idiot. If it was simply one comment it might be different, but it was a barrage of comments. I have no tolerence for people like that and that's all I have to say about this subject...period.
Double Zero
Reply #14 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:16 AM
Reply #14 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:16 AM
::Sighs:: 47 songs..your argument cant really be challenged..your right..but I personally can think of a few things not worth mentioning that I would call him.. There was absolutely no call for what he did..and deserves what he gets really..
The term "Idiot" is really mild in comparison..and might it be a name or a title the individual has earned?
Anyway..I am caught in the middle of this argument..both of you are correct in my opinion..I am afraid that my own imaturity would get the better of me as well in this case..::nods::
Zero.
The term "Idiot" is really mild in comparison..and might it be a name or a title the individual has earned?
Anyway..I am caught in the middle of this argument..both of you are correct in my opinion..I am afraid that my own imaturity would get the better of me as well in this case..::nods::
Zero.
JanOscar
Reply #15 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:31 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:31 AM
Reading this post now, made me realize it could look like I agree with webgizmos. What I wanted to point out is, that in my eyes he shows no respect for me and others by swearing and calling someone an idiot, regardless of what the reason might be. This is (for the zillionth time) a family site.
Ya'll go and make some skins now!
Ya'll go and make some skins now!
47songs
Reply #16 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:31 AM
Reply #16 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:31 AM
I have no doubt that what he did and said was idiotic. And there's even the huge posibility that he's not sharpest knife in the drawer, but again, you do reinforce what you're trying to tell him he shouldn't do. Nasty words beget more nasty words, no matter the severity or depth of insult.
It's like spanking a child for hitting. You create a cycle of aggressiveness. Where does it end? When the biggest and smartest outhit, or outwit the other?
It's like spanking a child for hitting. You create a cycle of aggressiveness. Where does it end? When the biggest and smartest outhit, or outwit the other?
Double Zero
Reply #17 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:40 AM
Reply #17 Sunday, March 20, 2005 10:40 AM
::laughs and nods:: again 47 songs..no contest..from me..you have proven yourself to be much "Wiser, mature, and level headed" than most.. people are people though, when angered they need to vent..unfortunately that brings about all the things that shouldnt be when it occurs, not always true, but in most case's..
Some have the ability to "Let it be" but some are a bit more passionate and actually need to "let it out"..
I am not being sarcastic in any way shape or form..(I was misunderstood in another post..need to put the disclaimer in..LoL)
I agree 100% with you,
I simply am not at your level,
Zero.
Some have the ability to "Let it be" but some are a bit more passionate and actually need to "let it out"..
I am not being sarcastic in any way shape or form..(I was misunderstood in another post..need to put the disclaimer in..LoL)
I agree 100% with you,
I simply am not at your level,
Zero.
47songs
Reply #18 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:17 PM
Reply #18 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:17 PM
"Wiser, mature, and level headed?" LOL! I'm just old!! Very old!
Believe me, I've done my share of getting angry and name calling, too. I've done so usually as an instinctual/defensive act, which most people do. And I agree that it certainly does make you feel better at the time to "let it out," but in the long run, it really only causes more hard feelings and less understanding.
You'll have to forgive me. I'm a preschool teacher and I deal with social skills daily. I'll get off my soapbox now! LOL!
Believe me, I've done my share of getting angry and name calling, too. I've done so usually as an instinctual/defensive act, which most people do. And I agree that it certainly does make you feel better at the time to "let it out," but in the long run, it really only causes more hard feelings and less understanding.
You'll have to forgive me. I'm a preschool teacher and I deal with social skills daily. I'll get off my soapbox now! LOL!
Double Zero
Reply #19 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:49 PM
Reply #19 Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:49 PM
I would like to understand what prompted the abusive comments made by the person that has been so properly labled..
I suppose some things will remain a mystery however...
I think we all have done our share of "Name calling" at one time or another, passing judgement upon those that we do not approve of.. It's nice to think that we all can control our emotions a 100% of the time and do away with the pettiness and bickering that emerges from strong beliefs or differences of opinions. It has been a dream of many to do so..."I would like to change the world" by 10 years after is a good example of those sentiments being expressed over 20 years ago.
Your input here is valuable 47 songs, for people like myself that can admit to not being on your level, at least I can stop and reflect on your sentiments and strive towards that goal when a situation arises that I find myself about to "Burst" with all kinds of un-necessary reactions that will only escalate situations to their worst possible state..But for that to happen one has to actually care enough to try..
And then there is the anger, passion and reward of feeling a whole lot better after delivering your destructive sentiments in a given situation...
Ah well, life goes on..
And age is a state of mind!, your only as old as you surrender to being, I simply refuse to ever grow old!..::laughs::
Take care,
Zero.
I suppose some things will remain a mystery however...
I think we all have done our share of "Name calling" at one time or another, passing judgement upon those that we do not approve of.. It's nice to think that we all can control our emotions a 100% of the time and do away with the pettiness and bickering that emerges from strong beliefs or differences of opinions. It has been a dream of many to do so..."I would like to change the world" by 10 years after is a good example of those sentiments being expressed over 20 years ago.
Your input here is valuable 47 songs, for people like myself that can admit to not being on your level, at least I can stop and reflect on your sentiments and strive towards that goal when a situation arises that I find myself about to "Burst" with all kinds of un-necessary reactions that will only escalate situations to their worst possible state..But for that to happen one has to actually care enough to try..
And then there is the anger, passion and reward of feeling a whole lot better after delivering your destructive sentiments in a given situation...
Ah well, life goes on..
And age is a state of mind!, your only as old as you surrender to being, I simply refuse to ever grow old!..::laughs::
Take care,
Zero.
47songs
Reply #20 Sunday, March 20, 2005 1:01 PM
Reply #20 Sunday, March 20, 2005 1:01 PM
I'm embarrassed. I'm not at any level other than a human level, Zero. I certainly need to be reminded occationally to tone down my remarks about things. I guess I just thought that this thread needed a little balance and I thought I'd put my two cents in and provide it.
I agree that we may never know the reason for the initial verbal attack. All we can really do is to try to react the best way we know how or are capable of at the time.
Take care, yourself,
Donna
I agree that we may never know the reason for the initial verbal attack. All we can really do is to try to react the best way we know how or are capable of at the time.
Take care, yourself,
Donna
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Reply #1 Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:03 AM