lavender1983 said:

ZombieKitten said:

the only thing I can think of is that they ENJOY being unpleasant

Who knows why they do what they do..but really more important things should be happening in one's RL to not be so invested in being catty on a freaking message board.

Honestly sometimes this place can really be fun and serve as a release from one's RL stress...at other times it's just the opposite.

I come here for FUN and lightness AWAY from heavy shit I can get at home

ZombieKitten said:

I come here for FUN and lightness AWAY from heavy shit I can get at home

Exactly!

lavender1983 said:

PDogz said:

Some folks are just bitter, and best avoided in person and on the net.

See that's the thing I reeeeaaaaaaaaaaaallly can't get.

How hard is it to avoid someone you don't like?...I'll answer....It not that hard at all. It's cyberspace. The childishness displayed by grown ass folk on here is really annoying.

Unfortunately it's impossible to keep evil folks from stalking others. What one can do then? Avoiding any fun place in the cyberspace?

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I love the org - the love, the happiness, the sadness, the sarcasm, the bitterness and all. As a whole, I don't think we are an unfriendly bunch at all. We are dealing with all kinds of people here, which means all different personalities. Some are nicer than others and that's fine. If I were to come here everyday and see everyone joining hands and singing "Kumbaya", I don't think I would stick around here long.

some of its friendly, some of its not.

formallypickles said:

The org is the friendliest message board I've been to.

Everyone here always says the orgers are assholes and prepare yourself ...

The org is like a cake walk compared to other Boards

The fights arent as hateful and dirty as the others.

I don't get me wrong it's nuttjob city in here but everyones decent for the most part.

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Its only unfriendly about 5-7 days out of every month. When the boys are on the rag....OOH CHILE LOOK OUT!

formallypickles said:

MarySharon said:

It might be cliquish, but not unfriendly at all. I know other forums and internet communities worse than that...

It's cliquish alright but im guessing some know each other outside the org, thats why its so cliquie-y.

Some of these people have been posting on here for like 10 years +, its gonna be some bonding..no doubt

Here and at other sites, yeah. Its over ten years for me. And I'm not even very well cliqued.

I agree about the sarcasm, because it is often misunderstood. But for me personally, that's how I am in real life, too. I mean, to me, the way I type sounds like the way I talk. So I guess I just expect people to get it and that's probably unfair. I know I definitely had to pull back from responding to some things other people were saying because to me it seemed like they were being hateful assholes. So I guess any sarcasm probably comes across that way to one person or another.

Not sure about how bad this board is compared to others. I've been to some that are definitely more insulting and mean with their verbage, but that kind of stuff is more easily laughed off. I think the org, especially for new people, can be a bit offputting with its blunt honesty and hard responses to completely innocent posts.

chocolate1 said:

I was reading another forum the other day- I don't even remember about what- and the people were so nasty!

The name-calling and insults were ridiculous! I thought, "Don't they have Mods?"

Also, I belong to a Camaro forum. I stopped going there because it was so intense. People would put down others' cars, and it was a pissing contest for "Camaro experts". It was like PM&M 10x worse...

ZombieKitten said:

PDogz said:

Sarcasm is very difficult to relay through written form, and whatever humor was intended gets easily lost in the translation. Plus, I've always felt that sarcasm is just another expression of hostility. I have a low tolerance for both sarcasm and bullshit.

yeah, it totally reads that way I always wonder why people take the time out to be unpleasant each to their own

Im a little sarcastic but im mean no harm in it. Really, i just like to see how witty i could be.

Rarely...shoot almost never does it have anything to do with the other person.

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I must admit that I come here for some companionship, laughter and to get things off my chest and have an intelligent conversation or a laugh. I regard most people on here highly - they have also taught me about how differences make us stronger and have broadened my outlook. When I first joined here I thought that at first it was a bit cliquey but I have made some friends over this Org and for that I am grateful.

BTW = what other Org site would send money or support to an Orger that needed our help (Punkmistress) - I know of no other.

This Org has lifted my spirits when I have been ill or suffered with depression.

I love the people on this site.

blueblossom said:

BTW = what other Org site would send money or support to an Orger that needed our help (Punkmistress) - I know of no other.

HOLD UP! The Org is handing out MONEY?!?

Seriously though, I was a member of an online forum several years back that pooled some loot together to help a member in Houston, Texas. But in the end, I believe it was a scam.

PDogz said:

blueblossom said:

BTW = what other Org site would send money or support to an Orger that needed our help (Punkmistress) - I know of no other.

HOLD UP! The Org is handing out MONEY?!?

Seriously though, I was a member of an online forum several years back that pooled some loot together to help a member in Houston, Texas. But in the end, I believe it was a scam.

jesus tough titty, i hate when people take advantage of folks kindness.

I think we're a gosh darn friendly bunch.

ZombieKitten said:

Tittypants said:

Honestly, the only thing I don't like about the org is the constant sarcasm [especially from those who aren't even good at it]. Other than that, I the org!

I grew up being told sarcasm was the lowest form of wit I definitely don't care for it at all

I've heard the same about puns, but look at me now!

FauxReal said:

ZombieKitten said:

I grew up being told sarcasm was the lowest form of wit I definitely don't care for it at all

I've heard the same about puns, but look at me now!

BlackAdder7 said:

Yikes: A Pedogree.

kitbradley said:

I love the org - the love, the happiness, the sadness, the sarcasm, the bitterness and all. As a whole, I don't think we are an unfriendly bunch at all. We are dealing with all kinds of people here, which means all different personalities. Some are nicer than others and that's fine. If I were to come here everyday and see everyone joining hands and singing "Kumbaya", I don't think I would stick around here long.

if that every happens I'm so out of here.

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I'll add...

I kinda think what you project is what you get back.

If you negative than everyone is negative.

If you pretty postive than...

Tittypants said:

formallypickles said:

I dont mind the sarcasm. Most of them come off as friendly jabbs...but who knows

I don't mind sarcasm, it's just sometimes overdone. It's like a popularity contest to see who can get the most laughs. The "constant" aspect just sometimes....you know....wears out.

I always thought THAT was your thing.

Efan said:

I think we're a gosh darn friendly bunch.

formallypickles said:

The org is the friendliest message board I've been to.

Everyone here always says the orgers are assholes and prepare yourself ...

The org is like a cake walk compared to other Boards

The fights arent as hateful and dirty as the others.

I don't get me wrong it's nuttjob city in here but everyones decent for the most part.

[Edited 8/19/11 1:42am]

I'd say the Org and operationsports.com(which is heavily moderated), are the 'softest' sites I go to. Some folks here are just too damn thin-skinned and PC, especially when their favorite celebrities get goofed on.

Friendliness is pretty subjective.

Eh I can't tell how many times I've met somebody who displays a bullying attitude behind a computer screen who turns out to be a very timid mouse in person. Everytime you see one of them in P&R or Prince Music, I get reminded to turn on my mental block.

Because other than that, there's a cool bunch in here.

Harlepolis said:

Eh I can't tell how many times I've met somebody who displays a bullying attitude behind a computer screen who turns out to be a very timid mouse in person. Everytime you see one of them in P&R or Prince Music, I get reminded to turn on my mental block.

Because other than that, there's a cool bunch in here.

Exactly. Nothing but 'keyboard gangstas'. It's easy to act rough from behind one's computer - computers can't whip ya ass.

uPtoWnNY said:

Harlepolis said:

Eh I can't tell how many times I've met somebody who displays a bullying attitude behind a computer screen who turns out to be a very timid mouse in person. Everytime you see one of them in P&R or Prince Music, I get reminded to turn on my mental block.

Because other than that, there's a cool bunch in here.

Exactly. Nothing but 'keyboard gangstas'. It's easy to act rough from behind one's computer - computers can't whip ya ass.

Well... you could hit somebody with your keyboard.

I've always found people here to be funny, friendly and cool for the most part.

I tend to come around for a season then I go MIA for long periods of time. There are a handful of people I have gotten to know over the years and I absolutely adore them.

This place def has its crazy moments though.

BlackAdder7 said:

gif of the year.

imago said:

Efan said:

I think we're a gosh darn friendly bunch.

Do you have this without the text?

connorhawke said:

imago said:

Do you have this without the text?

This is hilarious! Was he on a game show? It would be fun to know the background of why he was acting like this.