Slagging off partners or spouses or parents

**Mekk** · 5th October 2009, 16:40

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Something important.

So anyway.

The kind of people that mistake the wonderful lolly land of the internet for real life haven't really grasped the fact that social restrictions are removed and people can say what they like. They expect royal treatment and it comes as shock when they don't get it.

Therefore slagging off a partner's spouse or parents should only really matter if you know the offender in person.

Everyone else should just relax and accept it as part of the internet. If you're really upset, you can always run to a moderator.

**Mekk** · 5th October 2009, 16:48

Originally Posted by Number One

Mekk - I agree with this bit "internet culture, the way people interact with other people through it" this is not limited though to "old cunts" and yes you did make a sweeping generalisation there as there seem to be just as many 'saavy young ones' who think you should be nice to them on the internet too.

Oh there's plenty of young people that fall into that category, most of them are in flame wars on youtube.

They may be tech savvy, but that means jack if they don't understand the culture or that they're not entitled the same kind of respect they're used (or not used) to in real life.

**Number One** · 5th October 2009, 16:50

Originally Posted by Mom

I have just been catching up with that little drama, you were far too, far too easy on him m'dear, not your best work by far

Yeah, Sully one expects to be entertained some of the time while he is on holiday so not enough energy or time to bother stirring properly.

**Number One** · 5th October 2009, 16:52

Originally Posted by Mekk

means jack if they don't understand the culture or that they're not entitled the same kind of respect they're used (or not used) to in real life.

It's evolving - like most things. Remember when smoking was marketted as having health benefits? I would challenge that there is only one culture online. I think KB is a good example. There are the shit stirrers and the fun police there are the kind gentle really generous and humble types who take some of the shine off the mindless attention seekers and there are the lurkers and those that only use the site for MOTORCYCLE related stuff....how the culture is perceived and or experienced is I believe more of a reflection of your own perspective.

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 16:55

Originally Posted by Mekk

So anyway.

The kind of people that mistake the wonderful lolly land of the internet for real life haven't really grasped the fact that social restrictions are removed and people can say what they like. They expect royal treatment and it comes as shock when they don't get it.

Therefore slagging off a partner's spouse or parents should only really matter if you know the offender in person.

Everyone else should just relax and accept it as part of the internet. If you're really upset, you can always run to a moderator.

See, this is where you and I will have bit of a difference of opinion. I dont expect some smart arsed, wet behind the ears little shit should think it ok to make rude and offensive comments about pictures of my kids on here. There are none btw, thanks to some sick fuck that thought it was "cute". Social restrictions do apply, it is the tiny penised members of the forum that think that sort of thing is ok.

Of course people should be able to say what they think etc, but taking the time to make seriously offensive comments about some things that include my kids is way out of line. If I am really upset mate, I wont run to a Mod, I will come and pay you a visit

This place is not the annonymous place some of you think it is either, this is actually a small place.

**Mekk** · 5th October 2009, 16:57

Originally Posted by Number One

It's all evolving I guess.

That's my point.

With the advent of youtube and facebook and whatnot, there are whole hordes of new users joining the fray and getting upset with things that have been the same since "the early days".

One of those things is anonymity and what people will say with its protection.

**Mekk** · 5th October 2009, 17:31

Originally Posted by Mom

See, this is where you and I will have bit of a difference of opinion. I dont expect some smart arsed, wet behind the ears little shit should think it ok to make rude and offensive comments about pictures of my kids on here. There are none btw, thanks to some sick fuck that thought it was "cute".

There are enough avenues of protection available in forums to protect any photos you post. It's the same with youtube and facebook, there are privacy controls, moderators and group settings.

That is what I am getting at, some people expect everything they post to be celebrated, enjoyed and loved. They are shocked when someone makes rude or offensive comments.

Why should they have weight if you don't know them? They may even be a script generated by a program for all you know.

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by Mekk

There are enough avenues of protection available in forums to protect any photos you post. It's the same with youtube and facebook, there are privacy controls, moderators and group settings.

That is what I am getting at, some people expect everything they post to be celebrated, enjoyed and loved. They are shocked when someone makes rude or offensive comments.

Why should they have weight if you don't know them? They may even be a script generated by a program for all you know.

Sure there are protections available, I am not arguing there are not, my point has nothing to do with "protections" it is all about the fact that some people think it is ok to do that in the first place, I have absolute clarity about whether they would say it in my company. They would not, for even though I am little I dont take shit on many levels from anyone. The kind of comments I am talking about have nothing to do with random programs, they are all about young fuckers that think it is funny to post disgusting shit for their amusement. Cowards is what they are. Complete and utter cowards. Me, I will tell you in person exactly what I say to you on here. There are a few around that can testify to that fact.

**Mekk** · 5th October 2009, 17:46

Originally Posted by Mom

Cowards is what they are. Complete and utter cowards. Me, I will tell you in person exactly what I say to you on here. There are a few around that can testify to that fact.

So what?

There are cowards in all facets of society, why do people get most upset with it on here?

It is easier to ignore people like that online than in person.

**Squiggles** · 5th October 2009, 20:23

Your mother.

kthnxbai.

**SixPackBack** · 5th October 2009, 20:49

Originally Posted by Mom

Sure there are protections available, I am not arguing there are not, my point has nothing to do with "protections" it is all about the fact that some people think it is ok to do that in the first place, I have absolute clarity about whether they would say it in my company. They would not, for even though I am little I dont take shit on many levels from anyone. The kind of comments I am talking about have nothing to do with random programs, they are all about young fuckers that think it is funny to post disgusting shit for their amusement. Cowards is what they are. Complete and utter cowards. Me, I will tell you in person exactly what I say to you on here. There are a few around that can testify to that fact.

Yep you are the same online as in real life, but expecting everyone to follow your world view of the Internet and getting pissed when they don't is unrealistic.

We do not all share the same perception of what KB is or is not, how it should be used and when or if we CHOOSE to take exception to online comments. Only words and images can be conveyed by the Internet medium, neither of which can cause individuals harm. The cowards that you talk about are fishing for a bite and by grabbing the hook you accept the bait........try swimming on bye!