Why?

[Jimsbbc]

I didn't say they were more powerful than actions, but that they can cut like knives and be a venomous weapon. All I am saying is there is no reason to degrade people on here with no conscience about it.

 

[BO-CEPHUS]

I didn't say they were more powerful than actions, but that they can cut like knives and be a venomous weapon. All I am saying is there is no reason to degrade people on here with no conscience about it.

fair enough.....but if you cannot take it then do not dish it out yourself.

(not talking about you personally)

 

[Train Harder]

An idea: In our profiles we can put lil stars** reflecting the level of thick skins we all have....

IE: * = panty waste!
** = Yeah I can take a joke!
*** = Flame my ass till it burns!

Great Idea

 

[starfish]

Great post Big4life!!!

Personally, I think people turn into "jackasses" because you are basically anonymous on the internet.. That's sad...

Insecurity at it's finest..

One thing I've learned, is that men "b*tch and whine a lot more than women

 

[big4life]

Thanks starfish.

And thanks to corn for making it a sticky.

This isn't about whether people can take a joke or some good natured ribbing. It's about trying to break people's spirit. All of us enjoy joking around, you just have to know when it's enough, and when to back off.

 

[danielson]

. Also check in sometimes at night to see if there are any good political debates going on.

not enough of these

of course im only up at this ungodly hour because i woke up with severe pain in my stomach

 

[polarpixie]

It's about trying to break people's spirit. All of us enjoy joking around, you just have to know when it's enough, and when to back off.

Bigs, once again, you hit the nail right on. Internet or not, cruel words and intentions will transcend across the screen. Someone can choose to ignore it and not let it get to them, but the truth is, their 'experience' here might never return to be the same fun, lighthearted experience it was meant to be.

 

[VicTusDeuS]

Big4Life and Smalls are 2 people that actually should be moderators....

 

[Island Son]

Why do some people have to use this board to argue and fight?

I know that some of you will say that it is just words written by a stranger, so it shouldn't matter.

Well guess what?

The written word is one of the most powerful weapons that we posess as humans. You can do many things with it.

You can destroy a government with it
Or you can build one.

You can tear people down and break their will.
Or you can offer encouragement and a helping hand.

The written word can bring forth all the emotions of the human spirit, both good and bad.

I just think it is easier to say something nice as opposed to something mean and cruel.

I'm not defending anyone or accusing anyone. I just think that people need to realize the weight of their words before they type them.

Thank you.

bump for BIG

 

[huntmaster]

its all about respect

Our society today is void of respect in many areas.----its sad.


What happens a lot on this board is someone posts their feelings/convictions and then someone else feels threatened for whatever reason and strikes out with personal negativity(instead of objectively disagreeing)----It is then the initial poster's responsibility to stick to the issue and not sink to the level of the name calling and other childish acts.

If everyone would respect other's views we would not have this problem, but this is not a perfect world nor perfect board.

oh well---If it is any consolation, I think it is getting better---believe it or not!