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How do you read a thread?

MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
edited September 2011 in General Discussion
I see in another thread someone state that there "Is a lot of hostility in this thread" and I wondered if I was reading the same thread.

The same thread that someone gets a hostile vibe is a thread that I see ideas and opinions being discussed. I really like the threads that have several differing ideas. Especially ideas that differ from mine.

What do you guys read in a thread of differing viewpoints?
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  • NavybatNavybat Member Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I only think it's hostile if there is name calling, etc. Like someone calling a person a "moron" or "idiot" or worse if their opinion is different. Or if someone denigrates someone for not having enough "experience" to have an opinion. Or someone advocating genocide for whatever reason. You see that occasionally.

    Other than that, I like hearing lots of opinions. Especially about things I don't know much about (which is a lot here...)
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  • TrinityScrimshawTrinityScrimshaw Member Posts: 9,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have seen it.

    There are a few here that once they post on a topic I tend to stay away after that. Some have recently been sent packing.[B)]

    Trinity +++
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I guess I miss or overlook the mean spirits.
    I just usually think or hope it is all just good natured ribbings.
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    I'd wager that most here are only able to do so if their lips are moving.[;)][:D]
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • TfloggerTflogger Member Posts: 3,389 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How dare you post something as divisive as this! You splitter!
    Most people don't get worked up over posts, those that do get worked up over too much in real life too. I blame bad underwear elastic.
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am making a list...... so ya better mind your p's and q's.......
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tflogger
    How dare you post something as divisive as this! You splitter!
    Most people don't get worked up over posts, those that do get worked up over too much in real life too. I blame bad underwear elastic.
    Don't bring Nunn's personal issues into this!
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    quote:Originally posted by Tflogger
    How dare you post something as divisive as this! You splitter!
    Most people don't get worked up over posts, those that do get worked up over too much in real life too. I blame bad underwear elastic.
    Don't bring Nunn's personal issues into this!

    Uh Oh no I think the line has been crossed[:o)]
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    quote:Originally posted by Tflogger
    How dare you post something as divisive as this! You splitter!
    Most people don't get worked up over posts, those that do get worked up over too much in real life too. I blame bad underwear elastic.
    Don't bring Nunn's personal issues into this!

    Uh Oh no I think the line has been crossed[:o)]
    I seem to recall he poofed his own thread after the answers started coming in.[:D]
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    I see in another thread someone state that there "Is a lot of hostility in this thread" and I wondered if I was reading the same thread.

    The same thread that someone gets a hostile vibe is a thread that I see ideas and opinions being discussed. I really like the threads that have several differing ideas. Especially ideas that differ from mine.What do you guys read in a thread of differing viewpoints?
    Hows this for an idea: Take your better than thou attitude and your back stabbing undertones and shove them up your *!











    [:D] I love this place.
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  • Alan RushingAlan Rushing Member Posts: 8,805 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ? IBTL ? [:0] [;)] [:)]
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  • andrewsw16andrewsw16 Member Posts: 10,728 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I find the difference is pretty obvious in their logic and debating skills. The forum discussions are much friendlier if the participants debate the ideas and offer logical evidence to support their positions. When that happens, I sometimes find myself on the wrong side and am convinced by their logic that they are right. It gets very unfriendly when a participant does NOT have those logic skills, has little or NO valid evidence to support him, and has to resort to implying or just outright stating that the other party has been duped or is gullible or stupid for believing otherwise. Their lack of reasoning ability prevents them from even realizing that such tactics reflect back on them and not the target of their attack. When you encounter that in the forums, just state your position on an issue and give valid verifiable facts supporting that position and then move on to another topic. After all, you probably have a life. [:)] The reasonable readers will understand your position and probably agree and they will also recognize the weakness of your opponent. You will never convince the others, so don't waste your time on them. [;)] After all, you've probably heard the old expression about not arguing with stupid people. They always bring you down to their level then they beat you up with their overwhelming experience!! [:D][:D]
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    69024e2d21d420481.jpg

    [;)][;)]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • andrewsw16andrewsw16 Member Posts: 10,728 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A thermos of warm water and you would have a friend for life. [:D]
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Two old men are walking down the street, and one notices a dog further ahead, licking himself.

    First geezer: Hey Sammie, see that dog up there licking himself? Sure wish I could do that!

    Second geezer: So? What's the big deal? Just ask him nice...


    [:0]
    [:D]
    Joe
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,524 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by TrinityScrimshaw
    I have seen it.

    There are a few here that once they post on a topic I tend to stay away after that. Some have recently been sent packing.[B)]

    Trinity +++


    AMEN
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cartod
    quote:Originally posted by MVP
    I see in another thread someone state that there "Is a lot of hostility in this thread" and I wondered if I was reading the same thread.

    The same thread that someone gets a hostile vibe is a thread that I see ideas and opinions being discussed. I really like the threads that have several differing ideas. Especially ideas that differ from mine.What do you guys read in a thread of differing viewpoints?
    Hows this for an idea: Take your better than thou attitude and your back stabbing undertones and shove them up your *!











    [:D] I love this place.

    You really know how to put a boot stomp on my one nerve ending[B)][:D]
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i often see a similar post and wonder what that person is reading
    i think some read with a biased eye SEARCHING for anything they can percieve as hostile or argumentative

    i have on only a few occassions been insulted or "attacked" on the boards and chose to just avoid giving a response (o.k. at least MOST of the time i dont respond) because there is usually no resoning with some once they post their opinion, let alone change their understanding of the situation or their pre-concieved idea

    other posts have continued for weeks at times with good clean exchange of ideas and viewpoints which made engaging daily reading as well as giving the grey matter in my skull some activity!
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