About message boards..and GFY... what statement do you agree with? - GoFuckYourself.com

polish_aristocrat · 08-23-2005, 12:57 AM

Brad M

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I personally was deeply offended by his behavior lately It was apparently all "fake" but I took it pretty hard. Text is no different than words.

or fris

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hurt my internet feelings? no, i dont know how someone i dont know could hurt my feelings.

i dont know how text can effect my daily life.

seriously, if someone gets to you on a msg board, you have issues.

its TEXT.

Theo The Theologian · 08-23-2005, 01:00 AM

Praise you Brother Shoe Polish. Words in this context are *said* through text, so should be taken the same.

On a side note have you ever wondered why water mellon really doesn't seem too watery.

reynold · 08-23-2005, 01:22 AM

what did you do to them?

polish_aristocrat · 08-23-2005, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by reynold

what did you do to them?

me? lol, nothing

Mako · 08-23-2005, 02:47 AM

Jace · 08-23-2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Theo The Theologian

Words in this context are *said* through text, so should be taken the same.

exactly

regardless of whether it is typed out or not, they are still being "said"

when you read an email do you not take it seriously cause it is TEXT

what about a letter in your mailbox, think of all the bills that would go unpaid, cause they are all in that "text" stuff

and shit, i could just ignore all my "text" messages on my phone and have a lot of people pissed at me, cause it must all be imaginary speech

WarChild · 08-23-2005, 03:03 AM

Personally, there isn't anything I'd say on a message board that I wouldn't say in person.

Saying it's just "text" is as silly as saying a phone call is just "voice". It shouldn't matter what the medium of communication is, it should be the message that matters.

I think people that have different personalities on the interenet and in real life are just cowards.

alexg · 08-23-2005, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Furious_Female · 08-23-2005, 03:16 AM

The internet is just another communication medium. Contrary to what some people think, the internet isn't just for people who want to be keyboard warriors.

BigCashCrew Dude · 08-23-2005, 03:21 AM

isn't text another form of communication between people? i swear it was!

polish_aristocrat · 08-23-2005, 03:31 AM

Warchild and Furious Female - both of you seem to be always defending nofx though, although some people are often offended by him or feel that their feelings got hurt

and no, he wasn't the one that inspired me to start this thread, i just read two threads where BradM and fris posted something totally different related to reacting to message board posts

acually I noticed fris saying "this is just text" every day here and I often wondered how others look at it

Nicky · 08-23-2005, 03:34 AM

It depends on if I know they one who writes or not.....

High Plains Drifter · 08-23-2005, 03:39 AM

The context of the message is important, not whether its text or not. If I get a spam email that went out to 5 million people and it says I'm a fuckin loser, I probably won't be too upset about it.

Jace · 08-23-2005, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by skinnywussy

The context of the message is important, not whether its text or not. If I get a spam email that went out to 5 million people and it says I'm a fuckin loser, I probably won't be too upset about it.

very true man....i don't consider spam to be communication though, and i think everyone here knows that we are referring to text as a medium of communication between two conversing parties....not spam bots...LOL

reed_4 · 08-23-2005, 05:16 AM

this thread is getting serious now.

polish_aristocrat · 08-23-2005, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by reed_4

this thread is getting serious now.

thread was serious from the beginning

NetRodent · 08-23-2005, 06:44 AM

Both statements contain an element of truth. Text on a message board is no different than words, however text (or words) don't have much impact when coming from some semi-anonymous schmuck.

Dalai lama · 08-23-2005, 06:47 AM

dont feel offended by a post on GFY.

jayeff · 08-23-2005, 07:35 AM

If two pseudonymous board warriors simply trade insults, it is crazy for the people concerned to take it to heart. They would be better off considering that unless such threads have at least some humor and originality, they just come across as childish and boring to anyone within an IQ bigger than their shoe size.

But recently this line has been crossed a few times, with knowingly false claims being made about webmasters and/or the programs they represent. And whereas you can choose whether or not to reply to someone who just calls you names, you pretty much have to waste time defending yourself in such cases and even then some of the mud may stick. That isn't a trend anyone should want to encourage.

Rinaldo · 08-23-2005, 07:47 AM

I like ham and eggs for Breakfast

pimplink · 08-23-2005, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NetRodent

Both statements contain an element of truth. Text on a message board is no different than words, however text (or words) don't have much impact when coming from some semi-anonymous schmuck.

couldnt have said it better

Rui · 08-23-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

never saw that one before...lol nice

polish_aristocrat · 08-23-2005, 03:34 PM

fris - so far only 33% of ppl share your point of view

PixeLs · 08-23-2005, 10:51 PM

I see Neo killing all the corrupted accounts.

Tam · 08-23-2005, 11:00 PM

I don't tend to take things AS seriously when they are said in a group of people as I do on a one on one basis. The reason is, when you have a big group of people, you have people who like to spout off at the mouth and say things just to look tough, feel tough or whatever, however, if the words are said to me one on one, whether it be online or in my face, I DO take those serious because I know they are speaking more of what they REALLY feel than what is popular.

So I voted no, I don't take things that serious on these boards...... but I DO take things serious online, if that makes any sense at all.

Rhesus · 08-24-2005, 05:29 AM

I'm not really in the mood to answer properly, but basically, I agree with BradM.

Barefootsies · 08-24-2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

View Poll Results: Who do you agree with?
BradM	21	60.00%
fris	14	40.00%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

08-23-2005, 01:00 AM	#2
Theo The Theologian Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,099	Praise you Brother Shoe Polish. Words in this context are said through text, so should be taken the same. On a side note have you ever wondered why water mellon really doesn't seem too watery. __________________ I'm a hate-fuelled umbrella-wielding photographer with a winning smile, and a way with the ladies.

08-23-2005, 02:47 AM	#5
Mako Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The OC baby! Posts: 1,986	__________________

08-23-2005, 03:03 AM	#7
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Personally, there isn't anything I'd say on a message board that I wouldn't say in person. Saying it's just "text" is as silly as saying a phone call is just "voice". It shouldn't matter what the medium of communication is, it should be the message that matters. I think people that have different personalities on the interenet and in real life are just cowards. __________________ .

08-23-2005, 03:16 AM	#9
Furious_Female Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 8,187	The internet is just another communication medium. Contrary to what some people think, the internet isn't just for people who want to be keyboard warriors. __________________ Skype: j3nn.com ICQ 160370494 My current favorite high-converting sponsor: CrakRevenue

08-23-2005, 01:22 AM	#3
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	what did you do to them?

08-23-2005, 03:21 AM	#10
BigCashCrew Dude Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 465	isn't text another form of communication between people? i swear it was! __________________ BIG CASH Crew Switch programs at ANY time REAL TIME STATS

08-23-2005, 03:31 AM	#11
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	Warchild and Furious Female - both of you seem to be always defending nofx though, although some people are often offended by him or feel that their feelings got hurt and no, he wasn't the one that inspired me to start this thread, i just read two threads where BradM and fris posted something totally different related to reacting to message board posts acually I noticed fris saying "this is just text" every day here and I often wondered how others look at it __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

08-23-2005, 03:34 AM	#12
Nicky Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 30,070	It depends on if I know they one who writes or not..... __________________ gfynicky @ gmail.com

08-23-2005, 03:39 AM	#13
High Plains Drifter Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ♠ ♣ ♥ Posts: 2,341	The context of the message is important, not whether its text or not. If I get a spam email that went out to 5 million people and it says I'm a fuckin loser, I probably won't be too upset about it. __________________

08-23-2005, 05:16 AM	#15
reed_4 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9,640	this thread is getting serious now. __________________

08-23-2005, 06:44 AM	#17
NetRodent Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In the walls of your house. Posts: 3,985	Both statements contain an element of truth. Text on a message board is no different than words, however text (or words) don't have much impact when coming from some semi-anonymous schmuck. __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." --H.L. Mencken

08-23-2005, 06:47 AM	#18
Dalai lama Strength and Honor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 16,540	dont feel offended by a post on GFY. __________________ A program you can trust. Gallerybooster Run multiply TGPs of 1 script

08-23-2005, 07:35 AM	#19
jayeff Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 2,944	If two pseudonymous board warriors simply trade insults, it is crazy for the people concerned to take it to heart. They would be better off considering that unless such threads have at least some humor and originality, they just come across as childish and boring to anyone within an IQ bigger than their shoe size. But recently this line has been crossed a few times, with knowingly false claims being made about webmasters and/or the programs they represent. And whereas you can choose whether or not to reply to someone who just calls you names, you pretty much have to waste time defending yourself in such cases and even then some of the mud may stick. That isn't a trend anyone should want to encourage.

08-23-2005, 07:47 AM	#20
Rinaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,086	I like ham and eggs for Breakfast

08-23-2005, 03:34 PM	#23
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	fris - so far only 33% of ppl share your point of view __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

08-23-2005, 10:51 PM	#24
PixeLs Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 11,922	I see Neo killing all the corrupted accounts. __________________ Make money on any traffic. Bi-weekly payments with no hold.

08-23-2005, 11:00 PM	#25
Tam Rude Bitch Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In your face Posts: 8,508	I don't tend to take things AS seriously when they are said in a group of people as I do on a one on one basis. The reason is, when you have a big group of people, you have people who like to spout off at the mouth and say things just to look tough, feel tough or whatever, however, if the words are said to me one on one, whether it be online or in my face, I DO take those serious because I know they are speaking more of what they REALLY feel than what is popular. So I voted no, I don't take things that serious on these boards...... but I DO take things serious online, if that makes any sense at all. __________________ Get in Touch on Telegram if you need a hardworker - (since 1999) - All About Me!

08-24-2005, 05:29 AM	#26
Rhesus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,009	I'm not really in the mood to answer properly, but basically, I agree with BradM.