How do you react when you see someone post an opinion that outrages you? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

cleverfun3000 · 01-22-2015, 01:43 PM

Lately I have noticed that the normally socially-polite mood of the forum has changed. I never participate in it but I have noticed an abundance of name-calling when some members see opposing, non-threatening opinions about subjects that are near and dear to their heart. I am against flaming(the act of posting inflammatory statements just to rile people up and get them mad) but I do believe in a difference of an opinion without the blatant, threatening name-calling as a response to an opinion. This is overall a very fun website, we should keep it that way. The next time you see someone post an opinion that makes you totally blow your top; stop. think and choose to post a response that isn't personally attacking the poster.

Foggy · 01-22-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

Lately I have noticed that the normally socially-polite mood of the forum has changed. I never participate in it but I have noticed an abundance of name-calling when some members see opposing, non-threatening opinions about subjects that are near and dear to their heart. I am against flaming(the act of posting inflammatory statements just to rile people up and get them mad) but I do believe in a difference of an opinion without the blatant, threatening name-calling as a response to an opinion. This is overall a very fun website, we should keep it that way. The next time you see someone post an opinion that makes you totally blow your top; stop. think and choose to post a response that isn't personally attacking the poster.

Which Forums have you seen this on?

cleverfun3000 · 01-28-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Which Forums have you seen this on?

It seems to be the latest trend on ALL forums. . .and I have been bombarded with insults myself occasionally on THIS ONE when my opinion doesn't jibe well with 2 or 3 members here in particular.

MickeyMac · 01-28-2015, 02:19 PM

I do my best and try to ignore it

cleverfun3000 · 01-31-2015, 01:50 PM

robyrob · 01-31-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cleverfun3000

please show me a single instance where someone leveled a personal attack or insult at you.

just because someone disagrees with your opinion that does not qualify it as a personal attack.

however, if you make judgmental, prejudicial, derogatory comments about another group of people, then that indeed IS a personal attack, and is specifically addressed in the site rules here on the board.

You are free to believe whatever you want, but when you make comments aimed at others maybe you should put a little more consideration into the PEOPLE that you are talking about, and not the opinion you are judging them with.

Evil Zebra · 01-31-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

please show me a single instance where someone leveled a personal attack or insult at you.

just because someone disagrees with your opinion that does not qualify it as a personal attack.

however, if you make judgmental, prejudicial, derogatory comments about another group of people, then that indeed IS a personal attack, and is specifically addressed in the site rules here on the board.

You are free to believe whatever you want, but when you make comments aimed at others maybe you should put a little more consideration into the PEOPLE that you are talking about, and not the opinion you are judging them with.

Maybe he can't and is just trying to stir the pot..... Just a thought!

cleverfun3000 · 01-31-2015, 03:58 PM

I am NOT trying to "stir the pot, but MOST options run contrary to one group or another and may contain either judgmental or derogatory statements about that group in general. While racism and anti-religious statements are justifiably forboden, if one does NOT use slurs or other malicious slang when addressing said group, the question remains why would there be a problem if one voices their personal dislike of said groups lifestyle?

01-22-2015, 01:43 PM	#1
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	How do you react when you see someone post an opinion that outrages you? Lately I have noticed that the normally socially-polite mood of the forum has changed. I never participate in it but I have noticed an abundance of name-calling when some members see opposing, non-threatening opinions about subjects that are near and dear to their heart. I am against flaming(the act of posting inflammatory statements just to rile people up and get them mad) but I do believe in a difference of an opinion without the blatant, threatening name-calling as a response to an opinion. This is overall a very fun website, we should keep it that way. The next time you see someone post an opinion that makes you totally blow your top; stop. think and choose to post a response that isn't personally attacking the poster.
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01-28-2015, 02:19 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I do my best and try to ignore it

01-31-2015, 01:50 PM	#5
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685

01-31-2015, 03:58 PM	#8
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	I am NOT trying to "stir the pot, but MOST options run contrary to one group or another and may contain either judgmental or derogatory statements about that group in general. While racism and anti-religious statements are justifiably forboden, if one does NOT use slurs or other malicious slang when addressing said group, the question remains why would there be a problem if one voices their personal dislike of said groups lifestyle?