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ORIGINAL: Iamsemisweet

I voted that it really doesn't matter, but at first I was leaning towards "no".  There are way, way to many people who consider name calling, creative use of the word "fuck", and nastiness a debate.  And equate the ability and endurance to be on a computer all day to be a "victory".  That's what happens when you get to be anonymous.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Come to Vegas this February and be anonymous no more... [;)]

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ORIGINAL: Iamsemisweet

I voted that it really doesn't matter, but at first I was leaning towards "no".  There are way, way to many people who consider name calling, creative use of the word "fuck", and nastiness a debate.  And equate the ability and endurance to be on a computer all day to be a "victory".  That's what happens when you get to be anonymous.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

~FR~

I judicious use of the hide feature could make this section better. Those that just troll, bait, etc. put on hide. There is a difference between having an opposing position and some of the insults and crap that gets posted.

You know, I just don't understand the hide feature.

And I've said this before to other people, I think it's cowardly.

If you don't have the balls to take criticism then maybe you should stick to the milder forums.

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Even the opportunity to laugh at Sanity couldn't get me to Vegas.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Thats fine, if youre such a boor that you couldnt be civil its much better that you just stay in Flatland, Iowa come time for the big get together

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Even the opportunity to laugh at Sanity couldn't get me to Vegas.

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Even the opportunity to laugh at Sanity couldn't get me to Vegas.

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Oh now now. First of all, there are a few little hills around, I actually live on one. And secondly, while I can be quite boring, I would never be so crass as to laugh out loud. I am quite adept at the art of making a person think I find them amazingly intelligent and interesting all while laughing my ass off on the inside.

Now, if you will dig around in that noggin of yours and find a sense of humour, you might just realize I was teasing you, just to trash talk Vegas. I fucking HATE the place.

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

I see it like white noise, when it is the same old mantra repeated over and over. You can call it cowardly if you like, I see it as rational solution to irrational posters. In the few topics I now post on, I find it much easier to stay on topic, and address issues.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

~FR~

I judicious use of the hide feature could make this section better. Those that just troll, bait, etc. put on hide. There is a difference between having an opposing position and some of the insults and crap that gets posted.

You know, I just don't understand the hide feature.

And I've said this before to other people, I think it's cowardly.

If you don't have the balls to take criticism then maybe you should stick to the milder forums.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

I see it like white noise, when it is the same old mantra repeated over and over. You can call it cowardly if you like, I see it as rational solution to irrational posters. In the few topics I now post on, I find it much easier to stay on topic, and address issues.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

~FR~

I judicious use of the hide feature could make this section better. Those that just troll, bait, etc. put on hide. There is a difference between having an opposing position and some of the insults and crap that gets posted.

You know, I just don't understand the hide feature.

And I've said this before to other people, I think it's cowardly.

If you don't have the balls to take criticism then maybe you should stick to the milder forums.

OK, maybe I went a little overboard with the cowardly statement, but I have never blocked anyone here.

You are on a message board with people of many viewpoints.

So why bother if you only want to hear those that match your views?

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ORIGINAL: jlf1961

Problem is that when people present facts, with links to verify the facts, they are still accused of strawman, lieing, etc and insulted.

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

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ORIGINAL: hardcybermaster

sorry willb but you are one of the not named people...not a chance in hell? you are part of the problem, not the solution

awww my feelings are so hurt.

sorry, but nobody gives a fuck what you think.

People who want a rational discussion get one, those who want to lie, strawman, spin or snark get what they deserve.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

OK, maybe I went a little overboard with the cowardly statement, but I have never blocked anyone here.

You are on a message board with people of many viewpoints.

So why bother if you only want to hear those that match your views?

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ORIGINAL: domiguy



This is definitely the bowels of CM.

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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf

I don't block those people. It is the one's that either 1) Just use personal insults 2) Never have substance to their statements and is the same post just reworded, over, and over, and over, 3) Those that show no interest in actually discussing things, and just yell party line rhetoric ALL THE TIME.

I believe I have six people on hide total. It cuts down on the white noise distractions, as there are less posts to read, and if I am in a bad mood it helps to keep me from posting emotionally.

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ORIGINAL: rulemylife

OK, maybe I went a little overboard with the cowardly statement, but I have never blocked anyone here.

You are on a message board with people of many viewpoints.

So why bother if you only want to hear those that match your views?

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If you make it to Vegas, you won't have a bar bill, dinner tab or a lap dance bill (within reason, on that last one, and only if I can convince Treasure that the dances are actually for YOU and not me! )