Slagging off partners or spouses or parents

[MSTRS:Me]

JD and others are merely pointing out that those little tossers need to realise that they are not as anonymous as they might think they are, that they don't have a given right to be obnoxious, and just perhaps they should grow up....

[yungatart]

No, the meat of mine is that it's unreasonable to expect the same kind of treatment online as you would in the real world.

Why is it unreasonable to expect to be treated with decency and courtesy online?
It shouldn't be!

[Mekk]

Why is it unreasonable to expect to be treated with decency and courtesy online?
It shouldn't be!

Because there's the element of anonymity as well as distance from the people you're interacting with. People can say what they like without the same consequences of the real world (ie, a slap).

The problem with enforcing strict politeness policies and whatnot, you risk interfering with the very attraction and "essence" of the internet.

Gotsta find a balance!

[yungatart]

Self discipline means that it need not be enforced as it comes from within.
You may not know anything about self discipline though...judging by your arrogance and "know it all" status, I assume you are just another young wet behind the ears whipper snapper.

[Mekk]

JD and others are merely pointing out that those little tossers need to realise that they are not as anonymous as they might think they are, that they don't have a given right to be obnoxious, and just perhaps they should grow up....

Oh, perhaps a misunderstanding on my part. That's not what I was arguing about.

Self discipline means that it need not be enforced as it comes from within.

It's still unreasonable to expect the same kind of courtesy and respect in an anonymous universe. It doesn't matter how much you want it to be so.

You may not know anything about self discipline though...judging by your arrogance and "know it all" status, I assume you are just another young wet behind the ears whipper snapper.

Shrug, I haven't tried to insult anyone.

[Maha]

It grows on old cheese?

Culture was once very ripe in good ole' NZ.

[Number One]

The meat of your argument..

And the meat of yours is...

No, the meat of mine...

Show us ya meat!

Why is it unreasonable to expect to be treated with decency and courtesy online?
It shouldn't be!

Hey there lovely - I'll treat you any way you want me to treat you

OK leaving now...clearly I'm not serious enough for this very serious thread

[James Deuce]

Oh, perhaps a misunderstanding on my part. That's not what I was arguing about.



It's still unreasonable to expect the same kind of courtesy and respect in an anonymous universe. It doesn't matter how much you want it to be so.



Shrug, I haven't tried to insult anyone.

Ahh yes, but you did, because you used the phrase "old cunts".

You also argued that "old cunts" should expect to be called tards and not get annoyed.

Some "old cunts" find the phrase offensive when delivered by someone they've not ever met in real life (tm).

[Katman]

I don't much give a fuck about anyone slagging off those close to me online.

As long as they don't expect me to have forgotten it (or be happy to treat it as a joke) when we eventually meet face to face.

[Jdogg]

I think this sums it all up in one short video clip.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c211y...er_profilepage

[jrandom]

I don't really give a fuck about anyone slagging off those close to me online.

As long as they don't expect me to have forgotten it (or be happy to treat it as a joke) when we eventually meet face to face.

Goodness me! I just noticed all this, PB's red rep, etc.

What I'm wondering about is how on earth commenting on those events in the context of dpex's thread counts as 'slagging off'?

Comment seemed relevant, was certainly accurate, and did not refer to anything other than comments posted in previous threads and subsequent events which transpired in public, much to the amusement of the various other KBers watching, etc.

No criticism was implied or offered.



So. 'Slagging off'? Explain plz.

[Katman]

So. 'Slagging off'? Explain plz.

I only have one big sleep left before being able to access the treasury that is PD.

I'm looking forward to a good laugh.

(My 'slagging off' comment wasn't directed at you Dan).

[jrandom]

I only have one big sleep left before being able to access the treasury that is PD.

I'm looking forward to a good laugh.

When you're done chortling, could you maybe tell your lovely sister (which she is; don't get me wrong, etc) to, y'know, calm down a bit and go easy on the misinterpretations and overreactions?

[Katman]

When you're done chortling, could you maybe tell your lovely sister (which she is; don't get me wrong, etc) to, y'know, calm down a bit and go easy on the misinterpretations and overreactions?

Hey, a cynic might be forgiven for suggesting it runs in the family.

[SARGE]

Because there's the element of anonymity as well as distance from the people you're interacting with. People can say what they like without the same consequences of the real world (ie, a slap).

The problem with enforcing strict politeness policies and whatnot, you risk interfering with the very attraction and "essence" of the internet.

Gotsta find a balance!

I dont say anything on the internet that i wouldnt say to your face .. ask anyone thats met me


been that way since DOS- pre-GUI computers connecting to single line dialup BBS servers on a 5.5 baud ... ( old geek representin..)

now .. besides porn, youtube, manga, shit talking teenagers and ebay .. tell me more of this great internet 'culture' you speak of...