(July 24, 2016 at 9:51 am)RobertE Wrote: That is how forums are in most part. If you don't conform to the norm on a particular forum, then your opinion, whether right or wrong, adds no worth. Again, I have seen it for myself on a football forum from an opposition supporter. They have been shouted down and ridiculed simply because of not what they say but because of who they support. However, there are supporters who try to be at least objective and see both sides and they are generally accepted. When it comes down to either your opinion or their opinions, then he/she will always be in the minority since they don't subscribe or conform to the views of that particular forum.

Well, as I said in a PM exchange with another member, I value differing opinions. I gave you that rep sincerely -- not because I agreed with you, but for exactly the reasons I wrote: "I don't always agree with you, but you're steadfast and usually well thought-out."

If you want to try and make out of that that I'm trying to beat you over the head with groupthink, you go right ahead, but I did not build the cross you're climbing, and I sure as hell ain't driving the nails. You'll have to get someone else to blame for your martyrdom.

Groupthink happens wherever three or more people gather, and this forum is no exception. It does sometimes have a choral quality to it, but it's been my experience that even through disagreement the folks here accept me for who I am. Of course, I don't expect them to agree with my every word, either.

(July 24, 2016 at 10:50 am)RobertE Wrote: That still doesn't give you that right you fucking moron!!!! Are you that retarded?

Have you been drinking?

[Full disclosure: I'm a recovering alcoholic. I can make that joke.]

(July 24, 2016 at 10:50 am)RobertE Wrote:

(July 24, 2016 at 10:47 am)abaris Wrote: Yeah, that's assuming I haven't known some. Everyone has their family history. And if I was to report everyone hitting a nerve with mine, I would be very busy.

capisci?

That still doesn't give you that right you fucking moron!!!! Are you that retarded?

Their's something beautiful in complaining about insensitivity, then calling someone retarded.

(July 24, 2016 at 10:32 am)RobertE Wrote:

(July 24, 2016 at 10:23 am)abaris Wrote: Just as I thought. It's like suicide with the vocal board leavers. The ones talking about it don't do it. They just seek attention.

If ever there was a prize for being a grade 'A', f/king idiot, your name is up there with Donald Trump, bravo!!!!

... but, yet, you reported him?? Holy hell.

(July 24, 2016 at 1:23 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote:

(July 24, 2016 at 9:51 am)RobertE Wrote: That is how forums are in most part. If you don't conform to the norm on a particular forum, then your opinion, whether right or wrong, adds no worth. Again, I have seen it for myself on a football forum from an opposition supporter. They have been shouted down and ridiculed simply because of not what they say but because of who they support. However, there are supporters who try to be at least objective and see both sides and they are generally accepted. When it comes down to either your opinion or their opinions, then he/she will always be in the minority since they don't subscribe or conform to the views of that particular forum.

Well, as I said in a PM exchange with another member, I value differing opinions. I gave you that rep sincerely -- not because I agreed with you, but for exactly the reasons I wrote: "I don't always agree with you, but you're steadfast and usually well thought-out."

If you want to try and make out of that that I'm trying to beat you over the head with groupthink, you go right ahead, but I did not build the cross you're climbing, and I sure as hell ain't driving the nails. You'll have to get someone else to blame for your martyrdom.

Groupthink happens wherever three or more people gather, and this forum is no exception. It does sometimes have a choral quality to it, but it's been my experience that even through disagreement the folks here accept me for who I am. Of course, I don't expect them to agree with my every word, either.

(July 24, 2016 at 10:50 am)RobertE Wrote: That still doesn't give you that right you fucking moron!!!! Are you that retarded?

Have you been drinking?

[Full disclosure: I'm a recovering alcoholic. I can make that joke.]

I don't drink or take drugs, and good luck in following your treatment.

R...E. I find your self pity nauseating.

(July 24, 2016 at 3:34 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: R...E. I find your self pity nauseating.

We have gone on from that brewer. My response to thump is indicative of that.

(July 24, 2016 at 3:38 pm)RobertE Wrote:

(July 24, 2016 at 3:34 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: R...E. I find your self pity nauseating.

We have gone on from that brewer. My response to thump is indicative of that.

Not really. What does your sig say?

Edit: Response in what post#?

(July 24, 2016 at 10:23 am)abaris Wrote: Just as I thought. It's like suicide with the vocal board leavers. The ones talking about it don't do it. They just seek attention.

That's a myth actually.

http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-hel...ut-suicide

Quote:Myth: People who talk about suicide aren’t serious and won’t go through with it.

Fact: People who kill themselves have often told someone that they do not feel life is worth living or that they have no future. Some may have actually said they want to die. While it’s possible that someone might talk about suicide as a way of getting the attention they need, it’s vitally important to take anybody who talks about feeling suicidal seriously.