JustErin said:

i seriously think part of the problem comes down to the ego and pride that goes with posting on a public forum. i think that most of us rationally appreciate that this is just a discussion/message forum and that when we throw nonsense out there it's no big deal, cuz it's not the first or last time you'll post.

but just let something you posted get snipped, locked or (in this case) criticized by a buncha folks, and all of a sudden it feels like you're being persecuted and oppressed and that not even salmon rushdie could know what it's like to be in your shoes.

and i'm not trying to be flip or dismissive about this - it's a freakin bitchslap to the ego whenever i've had stuff i write snipped, but ya know what? if that happens to someone a lot, then they need to start a blog or something where they can write whatever crass, controversial, transgressive stuff they want and they are their own moderator...cuz the truth may be, the org may not be the right forum for some folks' view of the world.

i'm not saying the org isn't plagued by cliques and politics and dark cabals and fuckin whatnot, but i think before you can accurately direct blame outwards you gotta make sure your own sense of perspective is in check first. and a lot of times, it's hard to do that 100%. pride and ego. they're muthas.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

And I didn't even have to abused as a child to feel that way about it.

I dunno, I am noticing that it's (some of) the younger orgers that seem to find that kinda thing funny and the older ones do not. Maybe for some of us it's because we are parents and think of such a thing being done to our own child(ren).

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

And I didn't even have to abused as a child to feel that way about it.

I dunno, I am noticing that it's (some of) the younger orgers that seem to find that kinda thing funny and the older ones do not. Maybe for some of us it's because we are parents and think of such a thing being done to our own child(ren).

i seriously think part of the problem comes down to the ego and pride that goes with posting on a public forum. i think that most of us rationally appreciate that this is just a discussion/message forum and that when we throw nonsense out there it's no big deal, cuz it's not the first or last time you'll post.

but just let something you posted get snipped, locked or (in this case) criticized by a buncha folks, and all of a sudden it feels like you're being persecuted and oppressed and that not even salmon rushdie could know what it's like to be in your shoes.

and i'm not trying to be flip or dismissive about this - it's a freakin bitchslap to the ego whenever i've had stuff i write snipped, but ya know what? if that happens to someone a lot, then they need to start a blog or something where they can write whatever crass, controversial, transgressive stuff they want and they are their own moderator...cuz the truth may be, the org may not be the right forum for some folks' view of the world.

i'm not saying the org isn't plagued by cliques and politics and dark cabals and fuckin whatnot, but i think before you can accurately direct blame outwards you gotta make sure your own sense of perspective is in check first. and a lot of times, it's hard to do that 100%. pride and ego. they're muthas.

I couldn't believe some of the racism coming out on the "asians are smarter" thread, yet people went on with that for days.

I hang in P&R though, so I'm a little more fucked up than most of you.

Mars23 said:

ok, I'm at great fault for that.

My post was obviously (and least I hope folks saw it that way) self-parody. I mean "Got Rice Bitch?" isn't exactly a clarion call to the Asian plight.

AsianBomb777 said:

x 1,000,000 baht

Where's that damn video?

"Got rice... got rice bitch?"

i seriously think part of the problem comes down to the ego and pride that goes with posting on a public forum. i think that most of us rationally appreciate that this is just a discussion/message forum and that when we throw nonsense out there it's no big deal, cuz it's not the first or last time you'll post.

but just let something you posted get snipped, locked or (in this case) criticized by a buncha folks, and all of a sudden it feels like you're being persecuted and oppressed and that not even salmon rushdie could know what it's like to be in your shoes.

and i'm not trying to be flip or dismissive about this - it's a freakin bitchslap to the ego whenever i've had stuff i write snipped, but ya know what? if that happens to someone a lot, then they need to start a blog or something where they can write whatever crass, controversial, transgressive stuff they want and they are their own moderator...cuz the truth may be, the org may not be the right forum for some folks' view of the world.

i'm not saying the org isn't plagued by cliques and politics and dark cabals and fuckin whatnot, but i think before you can accurately direct blame outwards you gotta make sure your own sense of perspective is in check first. and a lot of times, it's hard to do that 100%. pride and ego. they're muthas.

Anxiety said:

I'm pretty sure the person who was attacked on the other thread feels that if one of the golden members of the Org had posted what she did, it would be hailed as genius and there would be numerous responses stating how funny it was and can they see their feet and such. Certain people can post anything, others can't and others try so hard and basically get driven off of the Org completely. Just an observation...

Anxiety said:

You typed this for applause. I'm not falling for it.

Anxiety said:

I'm pretty sure the person who was attacked on the other thread feels that if one of the golden members of the Org had posted what she did, it would be hailed as genius and there would be numerous responses stating how funny it was and can they see their feet and such. Certain people can post anything, others can't and others try so hard and basically get driven off of the Org completely. Just an observation...

AsianBomb777 said:

that's fine, but i still want to know if that person with the sexy eyebrows in that one picture is me.

Justaphase said:

Not only is that not a truth I ask you to show me where it was! ( Both individuals by the way are part of the "golden members of the Org ")

I personally am not out to sensor what is read... I am saying that if I am willing to post it I am also willing to stand to it....

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

You are missing my point slightly...there are numerous posting on GD that are just inane, idiotic, moronic, and just plain stupid. But it would be naive to think that each are treated equally. If Golden Orger A posts it, there would be more tolerance rather than Newbie Orger B. Just a sad fact. I am not saying what she posted was right or wrong. And it appears she was having a bad day and ready to fight, which she should not take out of people here.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

You are missing my point slightly...there are numerous posting on GD that are just inane, idiotic, moronic, and just plain stupid. But it would be naive to think that each are treated equally. If Golden Orger A posts it, there would be more tolerance rather than Newbie Orger B. Just a sad fact. I am not saying what she posted was right or wrong. And it appears she was having a bad day and ready to fight, which she should not take out of people here.

Justaphase said:

um, but i pointed out that i was just as bothered when someone else posted it.

Golden orger?
we've up'd the ante on status now?

i of course want no part of it

sammij said:

i'm not into that kind of action, even if you lay down trash bags and newspaper beforehand. it's just nasty

Anxiety said:

what?


What picture?

AsianBomb777 said:

i'm not going to post it because it was contributed as an example of objectionable content but i swear i was in the middle of it and my eyebrows were photoshopped to crisp arched perfection.

Anxiety said:

it was you
i turned m'macbook upside down to make sure

AsianBomb777 said:

i'm not going to post it because it was contributed as an example of objectionable content but i swear i was in the middle of it and my eyebrows were photoshopped to crisp arched perfection.

sammij said:

i'm not into that kind of action, even if you lay down trash bags and newspaper beforehand. it's just nasty

Anxiety said:

Anxiety said: