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Because Joe is trying to create an atmosphere he can tolerate in the PSF. But you are probably right, if people can't help themselves and not call out other is such derogatory terms then maybe he is better to shut it down. The only purpose banning the word here would do would be to make things easier for the mods.
Cant everyone just grow some thick skin and deal with these words on a computer screen? It's utterly insane the amount of pleading for banning this and ignoring that-- Just man up for goodness sakes.
It appears not. But it seems we are being asked to be better, not just react better. Both the initial post and the reactions are not making Joe very happy.
Yes you were.But I was wrong to infer it is all Pro Trump people's fault.
There is another side to this. Can't everyone just grow up and treat others with respect?
Oh for sure. But even if you are nice about a topic and don't say anything about another poster, you could be called a troll...especially if you are pro Trump. And we want to ban that word now cause why???
I acknowledge this. I absolutely try not to be, but I have certainly been hostile when I shouldn't have been. I try to apologize later. I've also been taken as hostile when I'm not trying to be, which is something that happens a lot in here, too. Tone is difficult in typed words.
I thought I was. Sorry about that.
I completely agree. Part of that issue though is where the person is trying to get laughs from, ie who finds it funny. I find (and sometimes defended) many of your post funny in the way smack talking on the basketball court is. We fell off the rails and I think you have me on ignore but I still feel that way. Others can’t find or see the humor in your post style. While the levity is needed around here for sure that line is different for everyone and hard to define
Yeah, the tough line is trying to be playful without sounding like you're just flat out making fun of someone. It often gets taken the wrong way when one tries to be light-hearted in this forum.
We could...but I don't think it would be accurate. I think there is a big difference between the two. But realize people will disagree with that.
I think it's a square/rectangle issue. Nobody calls someone they agree with completely a troll.
I agree, but solving world hunger may be a more attainable goal. Just too much hostility built up over years. And most of it is now personal so that is difficult to overcome
If anyone questions there is a attacking mob mentality around here sometimes they are absolutely blind. The dog pilling that can happen around here at times is way over the top. Of this there is no question.
True...I think it gets thrown around more obviously for people you disagree with than otherwise. But its not just because of disagreeing is what Im trying to say.
Are you saying it’s like a parent threatening a child with a punishment for bad behavior but never follows through. Eventually the little guy learns it’s just all talk, dad isn’t going to take away my Xbox
I know. But "even you don't really believe that, you're a liar trying to get a rise out of people" is basically what it means and it causes some pretty big issues.
Thanks for proving my point.
This is a perfect example(likely, I could be wrong, which would also be a perfect example). Imo @John Benderwas just playfully jabbing here, yet that’s not the way it was taken.....
This grandstanding, which we all know you won’t stick to because you simply can’t help yourself, is cute, but despite your vow last night to do better, your “most of the trolls are pro-Trump” comment (which might be true, but it’s irrelevant and saying it just causes more problems) just shows that you can’t help yourself. I know, I know, you’ll do better...until you don’t. And saying the mods can ban you otherwise is silly since you know that won’t happen, since I don’t see them starting a trend of holding different posters to different banking standards, especially in a sub forum that Joe has all but made clear he’s tired of.
Correct, was kinda to try and prove a point while not being insulting and was taken completely incorrectly. I know there's a fake Joe Bryant with an 8 instead of a B. It gave me a chuckle, it's just useless on some folks. Can we enjoy each other and not make everything into (this guy is a Republican/this guy is a Democrat?). I can, can you? Let's bump this place up in morale. I woulda laughed at myself had I made that loquacious post and quoted the wrong Joe Bryant. Christ on a corndog it's so combative here. In my post with directions as to how Joe could fix this forum I offered to ban myself first.
KDs post to Bender was a playful jab right back . His original post was serious and humorous at the same time. I love the @Joe 8ryant gimmick
but it's expected from those doing the so I just ignore it. I can't fathom being a "I'm not the problem, you are" person...we all make mistakes. Some of us choose to learn from them and attempt to change, others dig in and try and convince themselves they aren't part of the problem. This sort of ties into my comment earlier about reading what the person actually wrote and stop twisting the words to fit a preconceived narrative.
Sorry
Cheers mate (I looked for 3 minutes for that emote of sharing a beer to post here
but I'm not good at knowing these new kid's emotes)
I would certainly hope so, but again kinda my point. Without tone, body language, etc it’s really easy to misinterpret the written word. That leads to some of the divide.
Well tell you what @Ghost Rider, how about this? I won’t leave it up to the Mods then. I’ll leave it up to you. You and @Ramblin Wreck and my other biggest critics here. I have just made several pledges. If any of you guys feel like I have broken them at any time, say so and I will leave permanently. I’ll trust your judgment on this.
*sigh* (the original poster realized the mistake and didnt take offense, nor should you) We're good homey.
You too @supermike80. I’ll trust your judgment as well. I apologize that you took my earlier post the way you did; my fault for not making it more clear. If you feel that from this point forward I have broken any of my pledges I will leave.
