Why Is Everybody So Pissed Off Lately?

[slobberknocker]

Maybe it's my imagination, but it just seems that lately there's a ridiculous amount of negative comments and flames going around. Sometimes one such comment just sort of ruins what would otherwise be a great thread.


No big deal or anything, let's just try to keep this forum semi-civil, or, dare I say it, POLITE, for a while.


OK, that's all I had to say.

 

[sausage]

why dont you stop your fucking crying you fucking pussy!!!!

 

[sausage]

just kidding

 

[Khadar]

One word:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::


::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::CUSTOMS

 

[Punt]

low carb diets for spring.

 

[bigp3]

did you ever think it could be the excessive levels of Testosterone in the board members,,,, LOL

 

[MasterChief]

You put a bunch of juicers in one little board who are probably dieting and you will not necessary get a happy brady bunch holding hands.

Lol

 

[Nelson Montana]

That's funny!

Well, as someone who has been in the middle of his share of controversy, this is how I see it:

Humans are a flocking species. They like to be a part of a group and message boards are a way of having a sense of comaradarie. It's a chance to be a part of a community and share similar opinions. But discussion groups sometimes offer controversial opinions -- which make things interested -- but new ideas challenge people to "leave the flock " so to speak, and they must then think for themselves.

Some people take a contrary opinion as a personal attack. It confronts their convictions, and that may make them feel less safe. They in turn, get defensive, and eventually offensive. Instead of debating the "idea" set forth, it's easier to attack the person who presented it.

Now, since humans are a flocking species, it's also natural to follow the "alpha dog." Very often the first person to start the antagonism is viewd as a "leader." He broke through. He made it easy for everyone to maintain their comfortable positions. Soon, more and more of them pile on to the upstart with a new point of view. Then it's a mob. Strength in numbers! But there's no reasoning with a mob. Everybody loses.

So in a sense, our little discussion group is a microcosm of society and societies throughout history -- from the crusades to the Salem witch hunts to the holocaust to the assassination of Martin Luther King, to Sept 11. People get pissed when other people think differently. And a small mind strikes back.

And so it goes.

 

[soprano9mm]

Busts...personal information being posted all over the net....stupid questions....Diets......1g of test wk......pick one............

 

[chanmanfoo]

my honest opinion is this: too many teenagers that think they are tough guys.
foo

 

[Lift Chief]

And so it goes.

... good book.

 

[FatFinaHead]

Can't we all just get along. Peace!

 

[wizardnor]

Can't we all just get along. Peace!

i agreed it bad enough being in conflict with my self

 

[IronLion]

one word: tren

 

[DaddyX]

fuck off beotch ! j/k

 

[DaddyX]

fuck off beotch ! j/k

 

[slobberknocker]

Bump, it's happening again.


I really don't know where you guys get all this aggression from. I use all mine in the gym, and the rest of my energy goes towards trying to eat enough.

 

[Delinquent]

yes just like that thread about african americans being genetically gifted. People need to chill the fuck out

 

[khemix]

shut up hoe, were all on cycle and rageing! j/k bro. I dunno, i've noticed that myself, but then again i've been a bit edgy myself. Me its not just on cycle, its the weather changing which kinda changes my mood.

Chris

 

[sk*]

Like it or not, the contreversy posts by Mr. Montana have a lot to do with it. Not saying he is right or wrong, just that it contributes to is.

-sk

 

[slobberknocker]

Here's an idea: maybe once a thread hits 3 pages in length, it should automatically be locked. It seems like that's when the flaming and insulting really gets going. Around page 3 or so.

 

[khemix]

Like it or not, the contreversy posts by Mr. Montana have a lot to do with it. Not saying he is right or wrong, just that it contributes to is.

-sk

How true, how unbelievably true. I never thought about it. Then again I never thought someone could be so ripped lol.

Chris

 

[Slyder190]

Soprano...

You left out roomates of board memebers who do stupid fuckin things that piss them the fuck off, fuck test, I got a natural Italian bad temper.