Idolo. Consolo. Thread in G.Dis.

[brancsikia339]

I agree with fleurdejoo. There's no need to fight. I really don't want to get involved, but this has gotten pretty extreme. It didn't have to come to this. I'm not sure what to say, because I don't want anyone to be upset with me, but please just stop fighting. I think Alex gets the point now and doesn't still need to be ridiculed, especially if he is trying to fix it.

 

[Mime454]

After ootheca comes spermatophore.

 

[aNisip]

then gametophyte ( or should they be gamete)

 

[angelofdeathzz]

Ok that's enough of that.

Alex has admitted that he was insensitive to the community's feelings on the subject and now he is trying to make it right.

Right A?

I don't believe you know his mother sir and therefore ...shut it down.

How old are you?

I know how old Alex is, he's 16!!

No matter how annoyed I personally am about the Idolo Consolo thread, my best friends Mom always said we had to be nice to the one who every one was mad at.

Having everyone mad at you is the worst!

So lonely.

Let's just be nice ok?

Such drama here on the forum?! I agree that there isn't any need to pile on further but do keep in mind some of these people have known Alex for longer than you or even me for that matter, so this isn't a overnight thing that has them upset its been building up for a long while, Alex has been kicked before for disrupting the forum(Phil told me) but I hope he does truly see how upset people can get if you come off as self-centered or off topic enough times no matter what age you are. I really hope Alex has seen the light or I'm afraid he'll get more of this? Time will tell?

 

[Bug Trader]

Ok that's enough of that.

Alex has admitted that he was insensitive to the community's feelings on the subject and now he is trying to make it right.

Right A?

I don't believe you know his mother sir and therefore ...shut it down.

How old are you?

I know how old Alex is, he's 16!!

No matter how annoyed I personally am about the Idolo Consolo thread, my best friends Mom always said we had to be nice to the one who every one was mad at.

Having everyone mad at you is the worst!

So lonely.

Let's just be nice ok?

Does it matter how old I am? Have I ever used this forum as a chat or place to just stir up trouble? Have I ever disrespected another hobbyist or went off topic on a thread that was meant to help others? I said my piece, I was finished and to see someone post up on a public forum about the disaproval rating of a government official and how he's still alive is asking for trouble and it further proves the points made by others prior in this post.

All this from people who have most their post count built up from off topic chat in both the mantid and off topic sections so if you feel the need to try and shut me down so be it but Ive said nothing that isnt being discussed in the PM's going around. Age is just a number on a public forum and respect is due from all, I have no doubt that if these issues arent fixed soon quite a few will give up and move on. You dont seem to understand that there is an expected number of people on a public forum who either disgree with or dislike each other, the key to managing it all is leaving the BS off topic stuff out of it. I am walking away from this now maybe a dislike button is a bad idea for you all, you seen to have thin skin and dont want to disaproval of others, Having public dislikes I guess may hurt you ego more than you can handle.

 

[Precarious]

Let's just be nice ok?

To quote Agent A, "watevs". The direct approach didn't work, so I'm sorry to say being nice definitely won't work. It took being harsh to even get his attention. Now we're forced to consider changing how the whole forum works to prevent this happening again.

16 is a good age to come to grips with social issues. It's a good age to learn that it's to everyone's benefit to recognize how you effect others and not offhandedly dismiss their pleas for restraint. In the very least you may require that person's help in the future, but even more it reflects on who you are.

This forum started as a community of committed hobbyists. When I discovered this forum I was so overwhelmed and appreciative of the wealth of information everyone took the time to share. It was invaluable. I've since tried my best to share everything I've learned and give back as much as it gave me. So this place has meaning to me. When I see it turning into something less, with direct requests for restraint being ignored, it is bound to eventually get ugly.

The bottom line is this is not some big extended chat room. We need order so that others can benefit from what we already know.

I think Alex gets the point now and doesn't still need to be ridiculed, especially if he is trying to fix it.

I'm glad you think so. Only time will tell...

 

[agent A]

ok just so u all know i do have social awkwardnesses and i do have problems taking hints but i'm certainly not as rude and disruptive as i used to be before getting kicked off for a year

anyways i appreciate the critisizm and appreciate being given the benefit of the doubt and will be more concious of the relevance of my posts

and as for my abbreviated language like "peeps" and "watevs" and everything, it's not meant to be disrespectful it's just the way i type (i added a feature on microsoft word that corrects this in formal documents)

 

[Orin]

I think it's a great idea to stay on topic. If someone is way off topic you can PM them.

 

[brancsikia339]

ok just so u all know i do have social awkwardnesses and i do have problems taking hints but i'm certainly not as rude and disruptive as i used to be before getting kicked off for a year

anyways i appreciate the critisizm and appreciate being given the benefit of the doubt and will be more concious of the relevance of my posts

and as for my abbreviated language like "peeps" and "watevs" and everything, it's not meant to be disrespectful it's just the way i type (i added a feature on microsoft word that corrects this in formal documents)

Thanks for opening up and talking about it. Now everyone can understand that you are sincere and will try to change your behavior. Maybe now we can all be friends again

 

[gripen]

ok just so u all know i do have social awkwardnesses and i do have problems taking hints but i'm certainly not as rude and disruptive as i used to be before getting kicked off for a year

anyways i appreciate the critisizm and appreciate being given the benefit of the doubt and will be more concious of the relevance of my posts

and as for my abbreviated language like "peeps" and "watevs" and everything, it's not meant to be disrespectful it's just the way i type (i added a feature on microsoft word that corrects this in formal documents)

Can you please treat this as a formal place than? It is endlessly helpful when people a least try to use correct punctuation and spelling. You may not realize it yet but how you present yourself is a big part of how you are received. For every post I make I try to take a couple of minutes and think "is this necessary to post?" or "will this help others in the future"? After thinking it over I either post or edit myself and do not post. Sometimes it is better to shut up hold back a point than post something you will regret.

 

[Orin]

I like the new avatar, that last one made me think you were a crazy old lady.

 

[fleurdejoo]

Orin, is that directed at me?

Oh...wait...is that off topic?

 

[Orin]

Orin, is that directed at me?

Oh...wait...is that off topic?

Aren't you supposed to PM someone if they're off topic? You failed the test :gun_bandana:

 

[Precarious]

...and as for my abbreviated language like "peeps" and "watevs" and everything, it's not meant to be disrespectful it's just the way i type (i added a feature on microsoft word that corrects this in formal documents)

I quoted "watevs" as an example of your attitude, but, yeah, we aren't texting here. Would be nice to use actual words.

 

[Precarious]

Aren't you supposed to PM someone if they're off topic? You failed the test :gun_bandana:

Hahaha! Fleurdejoo got BUSTED!

Oh, wait....

I'm off topic!

:hang:

 

[aNisip]

Hahaha! Fleurdejoo got BUSTED!

Oh, wait....

I'm off topic!

:hang:

its ok ill pm u

 

[fleurdejoo]

Does it matter how old I am?

It matters to me when you're talking to a 16 year old about his Mama in a public forum.

If your 17 I get it.

If not, PM me for my real thoughts on the issue.

Oh and don't bother to criticize my spelling or grammar.

I don't care.

Have I ever used this forum as a chat or place to just stir up trouble? Have I ever disrespected another hobbyist or went off topic on a thread that was meant to help others?

I have no clue, I don't keep track of your posts.

I said my piece, I was finished and to see someone post up on a public forum about the disaproval rating of a government official and how he's still alive is asking for trouble and it further proves the points made by others prior in this post.

True story.

All this from people who have most their post count built up from off topic chat in both the mantid and off topic sections so if you feel the need to try and shut me down so be it but Ive said nothing that isnt being discussed in the PM's going around.

I get what you're saying dude. But how you said it isn't helpful.

Age is just a number on a public forum and respect is due from all, I have no doubt that if these issues arent fixed soon quite a few will give up and move on. You dont seem to understand that there is an expected number of people on a public forum who either disgree with or dislike each other, the key to managing it all is leaving the BS off topic stuff out of it.

Age is not just a number on a public forum. Check out to catch a predator.

I have never belonged to a forum with kids on it before and was really unaware of it until Pre pointed it out to me.

It's VERY different!

I understand probably a LOT more then you would think about public forums!

I am walking away from this now maybe a dislike button is a bad idea for you all, you seen to have thin skin and dont want to disaproval of others, Having public dislikes I guess may hurt you ego more than you can handle.

Really!? Who's the one who's thin skinned?

I just have to add for me personally bringing up his Mother is...well I think ya'll know how I feel about it.

 

[fleurdejoo]

I quoted "watevs" as an example of your attitude, but, yeah, we aren't texting here. Would be nice to use actual words.

I'm against actual words.

Let's only use smoke signals and colors.

 

[Precarious]

I'm against actual words.

Let's only use smoke signals and colors.

I prefer scents and gang signs.

 

[fleurdejoo]

Well I see I need to rethink yr Christmas.