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WhiteDevil88
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AUG 08, 03:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Toddster:
A Troll is a person who... makes personal attacks.
I can think of a couple of douche bags right now... |
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I think that says all that needs to be said about that.
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tbone42
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AUG 08, 05:36 PM
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In before..
what?
Too late.
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1988holleyformula
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AUG 08, 05:42 PM
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What!?!? No way! An "I'm Leaving!" thread ended up in the Trash Can?
Show of hands for all those surprised.
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Marvin McInnis
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AUG 08, 06:51 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Sure, and then there are enjoyable threads like the Mars one where out of the blue in the 39th post, you feel a need to put your stamp of disapproval on Obama.
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| quote | Originally posted by fierobear:
I wasn't the first to introduce politics, Formula88 did with the stimulus numbers. I wouldn't have said anything about it otherwise. I found the comparison very interesting.
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How about this thread? Same tactic. Good natured thread totally unrelated to politics, until fierobear chooses to pollute it with a political wisecrack. ... as usual. Really classy![This message has been edited by Marvin McInnis (edited 08-08-2012).]
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Patrick
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AUG 08, 08:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Marvin McInnis:
How about this thread? Same tactic. Good natured thread totally unrelated to politics, until fierobear chooses to pollute it with a political wisecrack. ... as usual.
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I've got to wonder... Does Fierobear (or any of the other usual suspects) act like this while away from the forum? I mean seriously, if Fierobear was my neighbor and I went over to help him fix his car or put up a fence or whatever, would the conversation continually be re-directed to politics by him? Geez that would get tiresome fast, much like it does here! 
To be fair (and I've mentioned this to him before), Fierobear is an okay guy on the rare occasion when we can talk about something/anything other than politics at PFF. But man oh man, 98% of the time it's a struggle to refrain from screaming when he and his 'bamabashin' buddies post here.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 08-09-2012).]
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WhiteDevil88
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AUG 08, 08:51 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
I've got to wonder... Does Fierobear (or any of the other usual suspects) act like this while away from the forum? I mean seriously, if Fierobear was my neighbor and I went over to help him fix his car or put up a fence or whatever, would the conversation continually be re-directed to politics by him? Geez that would get timesome fast, much like it does here!
To be fair (and I've mentioned this to him before), Fierobear is an okay guy on the rare occasion when we can talk about something/anything other than politics at PFF. But man oh man, 98% of the time it's a struggle to refrain from screaming when he and his 'bamabashin' buddies post here. |
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I've had conversations with John in real life, and never heard any discussion of politics, nor calling people "idiots" or other perjoratives. They were just conversations about cars, and if he thought I was some contemptible troll he never mentioned it. The safety of distance provides a lot of people with a sense of unaccountability. That isn't always a positive thing.
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skuzzbomer
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AUG 08, 10:10 PM
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Lookie here... 5 pages of people taking crap ended up in the trashcan.
Shocking, that.
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Toddster
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AUG 09, 10:42 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by WhiteDevil88:
I think that says all that needs to be said about that. |
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Hmmm, gee, a generalization being called a "Personal attack"...despite not a single person's name being mentioned.
Sounds to me like a case of an egocentric narcissist who thinks everything is about them
Oh, and that was not a "personal attack" either, just a diagnosis
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WhiteDevil88
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AUG 09, 11:12 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Toddster:
Hmmm, gee, a generalization being called a "Personal attack"...despite not a single person's name being mentioned.
Sounds to me like a case of an egocentric narcissist who thinks everything is about them
Oh, and that was not a "personal attack" either, just a diagnosis |
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I guess more did need to be said about that. Who said that you were referring to me? I'm surely not the only person who has disagreed with you. At least you haven't accused me of intercourse with my uncle. There are thousands of examples in the forum and archives of your very personal attacks on anyone who you feel worthy. You are the thesis of troll. You are the archetype of troll. I could spend all month posting examples of your abuse on others, but it would be like trying to convince others that ice cream is delicious. There really isn't anyone who disagrees.
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NEPTUNE
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AUG 09, 12:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Toddster:
Agreed. A Troll is a person who adds no value, detracts from the discussion, and makes personal attacks. Attacking one's Ideas is fine, being PASSIONATE about your position is fine, and if you add value to the discussion (regardless of your personal style) you're not a Troll.
The easiest way to spot a troll is to ask,
1) Have they ever added value to this FIERO....forum?
[italics are mine. NEPTUNE]
2) Do they attack what you say instead of who you are?
3) Do they enhance the conversation with new ideas, links, points of view, or observations (regardless of whether you agree with them or appreicate the manner of delivery)?
I myself, have a direct and abrupt style (life is short and I don't have time or patience for BS). But I can proudly answer yes to every standard. I can think of a couple of douche bags right now (who've posted in this thread) who can't answer any of these questions in the affirmative. |
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I'll give you number 1.
On two and three, you fail miserably.
This was posted by Toddster earlier today in suppot of Avengadors comment wherin he accused me of swallowing the Presidents semen:
| quote | Originally posted by Toddster:
you got a little something ....there....on your chin |
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| quote | Originally posted by avengador1:
You swallow Obama's lies hook, line, sinker, and semen.
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Way to stay real classy, guys. (sarcasm)
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Drive safely![This message has been edited by NEPTUNE (edited 08-09-2012).]
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