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but since I can't seem to ask a simple question without being insulted by people with a mentality that got really old in highschool. Thanks, but no thanks.
Hasta Luego.
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Not sure why you are letting one topic, with a one or two stupid answers ruin it for you (Both of which I marked irrelevant by the way). Also, if you plan on participating in internet communities, insults are just a part of it (a bad part). So while you can run from them, I'm afraid you will always be running. Point being, stick around, there are many of us who enjoyed your presence.
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This topic was started by robyn
on July 22nd, 2006. 43 grupies have voted on one or more of the 3 answers.
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I didn't know that some people were so sensitive to others opinions or answers. I mean don't get me wrong some people's opinions haven't been anywhere in my idea of being sane...but I respect them. Just like people may feel that my comments aren't trely inspiring either. I don't find myself being so sensitive that I can't just listen or read someone else's opinion and get over it. LIFE SUXS DEAL WITH IT!!!
Some people can't deal with people messing with their questions. I think it's reasonable to allow them to moderate answers and comments to their own questions, especially if Grupthink is considering going commercial. My 2 cents.
It's one thing for a comment to be uninspiring, it's another thing for someone to make a point of repeatedly pushing what is obviously a sensitive button.
And yes, life does suck, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't treat people with a little consideration, or that we shouldn't expect a little consideration towards us. Just because you expect to be treated like shit when you go online, doesn't mean I should either expect or tolerate it.
robyn might have a point... some people log on looking just to 'snap' people. It's the lack of that, for the most part, that attracted me to become an active member. We should be thankful that we don't have MORE people like that, although I do suspect that we will as grupthink becomes more popular and moves into the mainstream.
Sometimes, life does suck. But, there is also Joy. Deal with one and enjoy the other.
Sometimes people are indifferent or cruel. The anonymity of the internet sometimes brings out people's worst traits, and that's a pity. It should inspire our best.
If poeple are hitting your buttons, ask them to stop, If you have, refer to the last paragraph.
Maybe some people just enjoy being idiots when that can, maybe some people just can't help it. I know that I'm going to run into idiots when I go to park at the Mall, Wal-mart, Costco, or Sam's Club. It doesn't mean that I like it... It also doesn't mean that I avoid the parking lot. I try to be like a tree in the breeze, and let other people's insensitivity blow past me... they are transitory: your place in this lilfe is not.
It's another interesting study in humanity. Communication is a pretty sensitive thing to begin with. I think the Internet can make it even more complicated to interpret things how they were intended. It's important not to take things too seriously, especially in this realm. If something is of serious concern to you, I agree, approach it in a constructive and open-minded manner.
I really appreciate and have learned a lot from recent dialogs, and will think twice before posting juvenile remarks. But I don't think I should be stepping on egg-shells regarding different sense of humor, especially in an open Internet source like this.
Where is the GTF when you need them? GTF = Grupthink Task Force
I know it doesn't exist, but I like it. :)
GTF? Count me in!
Besides, it's a cool sounding acronym!
I agree with most of everyone's idea, but by being sensitive to an idea or topic also in point make you a target. I would just let it go or mark the answer as irrelevent. No need to get upset about an answer some person put on their to just push your button. If you go through life being so sensitive you will only find more hurt in your life than joy.
If you can't be sensative about a topic how can you have an opinion?
I think it would be helpful if you could post links to specific examples that most clearly illustrate the behavior you are talking about - This would help the developers as they are working out some sort of moderation system, as well as give specific Grupies cues as to what "too far" is.
That being said, the essence of Grupthink basically boils down to being opinionated - That means being subject to ideas and opinions that you do not like and may even take great offense to. If you aren't comfortable with that, perhaps a different medium <i>would</i> be better for you. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - <u>American Idol</u> doesn't talk back...
On preview, what BigDogRMF said!
Also, Grupthink Task Force is quite possible the worst GT related idea I have EVER heard, and flies directly in the face of what Grupthink is about. I do agree that a moderation system of some sort is ABSOLUTELY necessary, in one form or another, but determining that a group of elites are more adept at deciding what is acceptable is ridiculous. The hive mind decides what the BEST content on Grupthink is, so let's take the next step and allow it to find and hide the WORST of the content. Public moderation all the way!
See also:
http://www.grupthink.com/answer/1122
Pardon my tri-state comment spree here, but I did a little digging around, and I think the topic in question may be this one:
http://www.grupthink.com/poll/1705
Which, apparently was (big surprise) puked on by Sweetlilcherry (aka kidsis), our own resident beacon of shining obscenity, as well as the best argument on Grupthink <strong>for</strong> a strong moderation system and/or Ignore Forever button.
Please don't let this one rotten fruit leave a bad taste in your mouth regarding Grupthink as a whole. Really, in general, I think we're a pretty good grip o' folks.
I kinda find it sad that Grupthink can get so personal. I personally think the ultimate value in Grupthink is partially due to anonymity. I believe that most people will only be truthful when they are anonymous.
Ultimately we are here to debate ideas, and answers. Yet in many ways it has become a popularity contest that reminds me of High school. As the mud is slung I am opting to remain neutral.
Yet I also understand the urge to make this a very personal issue, as in many ways you both own questions and answers. It is great to see what others think. I am still proud to see how the questions I ask are developing.
As such Robyn, I understand your yearning to leave behind the âyouth fullnessâ expressed by some of our fellow Grupies. I was not fond of my High school years, and find the idea of being thrust back into a similar environment disturbing. So I don't blame you for wanting to leave. I just hope that this will help you understand that, from what I can tell there are only few slinging mud. While the rest of us are here to debate and learn a few things.
I find it unfortunate that anyone would feel they needed to âleaveâ grupthink. I have found it to be a very entertaining, eye-opening experience. But I also understand that perhaps I have managed to go relatively unscathed in some of the more heated debates, and others have not. When you become emotionally invested in anything, be it a face to face relationship, or a topic posted on grupthink, any negative feedback can result in hurt feelings. So I can understand the need to pull yourself away from any negative influence, in the end we need to look after ourselves.
I am a very open person (as many grupies now know) and am willing to discuss any issue. But with that level of honesty, people are bound to prey upon it. So perhaps you need to accept the fact that where many people get together, there are those that would not think a second before hurting you. But you also need to see past it, and too the truly good, funny, and intelligent people that flood the polls here at grupthink. Grupthink isnât like high schoolâ¦. Itâs like life.
How do you feel now as of late? I know people have been on an anti-happy rant. Do you still feel the same?
Man, this thing must have just whizzed right by me - I've heard it spoken of, but never actually seen it.
How do I feel? Good question... The same for sure. I know there are always going to be people who do not like you, and I accept that. I still love grupthink for the other people though. The ones that have enriched my life and given me a new look at our world. Though I hope you won't blame me for getting down every so often.
Oh and Holo what are you refering to? The anti-happy rants? Or people thinking of leaving grupthink?
I refer you to John Gabriel's Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/03/19
In my not-so-humble opinion, if you're going to go, just go. Leaving a "You guys are mean. I'm going home." thread/poll/comment does no one any favors. You just come off as a) whiney or b) crying for attention - neither of these is good. And then the mean people laugh at you.
Welcome to the internet.