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Originally Posted by Jel
One thing I've learned is that people take 1 piece of information, eg "person x bragged but it was an act" and translate that into "every person who I think 'brags' about a specific thing they accomplished is a liar".
All you need to do is the tiniest research on anyone on that list for example, to see that each of them know their shit (no pun intended for CS). A lot of successful people are time-conscious, and don't feel the need to make sure they tip-toe around threads in case they sound arrogant to some random stranger. Just like all sections of people though, some are gentler, for want of a better word, in their approach.
To dismiss people by the way they say things, instead of on what they are *actually saying*, is a surefire way to miss out on invaluable information that is still given out freely, regardless of delivery method.
I'm a mouthy cunt at the best of times, but I learned long ago to stfu and listen when someone with more knowledge than me starts talking. I don't always stick to it, but I damn well try - it's in my best interests 
Not saying you have to do any of that, or you can't have who you like on your ignore list...I'm just throwing this shit out here to help whoever feels like taking any notice of what I just said  |
I'll listen to almost anyone up until a certain point where they cross the line with insults or otherwise obnoxious behavior. When that line is crossed that's when I usually ignore them for some time as opposed to getting in a big neverending pointless pissing match with them with your momma insults and arguments over who has the biggest cock. Not only is it more productive but it also helps lower my blood pressure.
To me if most of your posts are bragging about how you are a big shot or putting down others you should at the very least back that up in some way. But even then that does not mean I want to listen to them. I notice the truly successful and intelligent people in the industry tend to be more humble and often soft spoken. They also tend not to spend much time on GFY...