SchmuckGirl Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'm not entirely sure 'meaner' is the right word. Just more likely to express negative comments toward what others are saying or doing...I follow a few healthy living blogs lately and one of them really got on my nerves yesterday. Amidst all the people stroking this womans ego, I commented that she sounded out of touch and entitled to me. Of course all of her followers jumped my ass about how I was rude and to just move along if I don't like it.Good point and made me realize that I used to be so much nicer or at least follow the adage of 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'. I feel like the forums environment has brought it out in me: making snarky comments or letting people know if I think they're being stupid. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Maybe the participation in online communities just constantly reminds me how annoying and self serving people can be and I'm worn out of it. Time to put down the computer and get back to mother nature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I can see what you mean, but I think sometimes people need to be told things they dont like, and I also dont think expressing your opinion is a bad thing. People are just too sensitive. I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'll agree.It has become much easier to give negative feedback versus just thinking it in my head. But, if people are going to post such stuff in a public setting, then they get public feedback, good, bad, and everything in between.The net isn't here to stroke your ego and blow sunshine up your butt. If you can't accept that, then don't post or participate to begin with. I don't see anything wrong with your particular feedback if that was the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I agree with you to a point! But after I reread what I said I thought 'why am I even mad at this chick?' I just don't want to turn into some mean person. Where is the love?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 You were givin' love... TOUGH love. Maybe you'll make her and her ego-strokers stronger people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgsxr1000 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Good topic for a research study, hmm dollar signs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I don't post on alot of stuff. One issue with posting on a forum is that you dont get to hear the "tone" of what is said, so we get to use a pallet of smileys to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I was a dick before I was on any forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 You guys are all missin' the bigger picture here......Ananda just said "snarky" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I've always been a sarcastic dick too, forums just let more people see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) Edit Edited July 28, 2010 by MidgetTodd Because I was asked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I think you're right that I made her stop to think. The next day she made a comment about the 'negative commenter' and all her readers lined up to tell her how great she was again. I guess I'm the only one who finds her posts a bit narcissistic. Which is what makes me think I might need an attitude adjustment.Good point on the tone of the statement too. You can't add inflection to text, or at least its difficult, even with smilies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I think you're right that I made her stop to think. The next day she made a comment about the 'negative commenter' and all her readers lined up to tell her how great she was again. I guess I'm the only one who finds her posts a bit narcissistic. Which is what makes me think I might need an attitude adjustment.No you were the only one with the guts to let her know her posts were narcissitic! Guarantee there are a bunch of trollers in that forum that feel the same way you do but don't have the guts to say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I was a dick before I was on any forum. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 im the nicest guy one would ever meet in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Extreme sarcasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Extreme sarcasm?not at all. id give you the shirt off my back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 not at all. id give you the shirt off my backSo you just act diffedrently here to get it out of your system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 So you just act diffedrently here to get it out of your system?nope. i just dont tolerate shit talkers. id rather not talk to get respect. i like to earn mine all seriousness im the nicest guy in person. ask around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Forums deff let people be more open and dickweedish. Real life is real and forums are not so if you know the diff then its no big deal. All the net is for is info and to kill time so it needs to be treated that way. Hell if ur drunk u can say anything lmao/glws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 fuck off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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max power Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 No. I treat people the way they treat me. If you are cool to me, I'm cool to you. If you act like a dick to me, expect same in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I end up regretting pretty much every post I make that isn't "real life" related. I shouldn't care what you think, and you shouldn't care what I think, but sometimes if I'm already in a bad mood it just spills out into this little "Quick Reply" box right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 im the same here as in person........ many here know. i think what happens is people get comfortable in being able to say stuff to people with out any face to face interaction, then eventually lose their real life filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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