Search
Forum Home | Login
Shotgun989
Shotgun989
Join Date 12/2003
0

Pointless Criticism

Judge not lest ye be judged

External Link
March 20, 2005 3:57:47 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Link

Since when has age been an issue on this wonderful medium called the internet? Aside from the obvious and blaring legal ramifications of age, one should remeber that on the internet, intellect is the sole source of clout that earns one respect. I don't mean intellect merely in the sense of "smarts", but also skill, eloquence, and discretion, the latter of which is the reason for this quasi-rant.
I was reading through some reviews when I found some boorish remarks by and obviously mislead individual. Such remarks never earn anyone a shred of respect because destructive criticism more often than not implies insecurity and ineptitude on the criticisers part. Such comments should be left on shady flame-posts and less reputable forums.

Moreover, I found the works in question to be perfectly ok as far as quality goes, not that a lack of quality should call for such blatant dissing. In closing, I have but this to say: Keep it clean people.
community
Locked Post
Search this post
Advanced Search
Subscription Options
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
2 Pages1 2 
Shotgun989
HG_Eliminator
Join Date 07/2002
+354 wcwizop
Reply #1 March 20, 2005 4:03:16 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
i agree sounds .....like a troll to me .....
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Bebi Bulma
Join Date 04/2004
+209
Reply #2 March 20, 2005 4:14:09 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Dirty trolls belong under falling apart rotting bridges.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Shotgun989
Join Date 12/2003
0
Reply #3 March 20, 2005 4:15:14 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
With spikes?
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!

Sign Up or Login and this ad disappears!
There are many great features available to you once you register. Sign Up for a free account and browse the forums without ads.

Shotgun989
wizmonster
Join Date 01/2005
0
Reply #4 March 20, 2005 4:27:11 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Was it "handled"?
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Fuzzy Logic
Join Date 05/2002
+493
Reply #5 March 20, 2005 5:09:24 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
The matter has been dealt with
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
horiz0n
Join Date 07/2003
+10
Reply #6 March 20, 2005 5:13:39 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
might want to read it closer

*points to #10 if you're just going for certain words*
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Shotgun989
Join Date 12/2003
0
Reply #7 March 20, 2005 6:16:06 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
*Puzzled look, vigerous head scratching, the works*
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
WebGizmos
Join Date 09/2003
+735
Reply #8 March 20, 2005 6:26:54 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
From what I just saw this idiot posting those remarks should have all of them removed...what the hell is wrong with people! As the saying goes...to soon old and to late smart.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Jan Oscar
Join Date 12/2002
+1185 moderator
Reply #9 March 20, 2005 8:07:44 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
From what I just saw this idiot posting those remarks should have all of them removed...what the hell is wrong with people!


Know exactly what you mean.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
MadDeez
Join Date 11/2001
+147
Reply #10 March 20, 2005 9:03:10 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
it seems the 25 year old thinks he's grown up. it's to the contrary, to say the least. 25 may be older than 14 (that's an obvious statement, isn't it?) but he's having a difficult time gaining maturity.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Sleeping Dragon
Join Date 03/2004
0
Reply #11 March 20, 2005 9:29:09 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
but he's having a difficult time gaining maturity.


...going backwards, maybe.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
47songs
Join Date 12/2003
+4
Reply #12 March 20, 2005 9:47:42 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Calling him an idiot just reinforces what you're telling him he shouldn't do. Name calling is just as immature and disrespectful.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
WebGizmos
Join Date 09/2003
+735
Reply #13 March 20, 2005 10:07:27 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
47songs...under certain circumstances I might agree. But an idiot is an idiot. And I am most certainly not being disrespectful. The comments were made by an idiot. If it was simply one comment it might be different, but it was a barrage of comments. I have no tolerence for people like that and that's all I have to say about this subject...period.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Double Zero
Join Date 07/2004
0
Reply #14 March 20, 2005 10:16:29 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
::Sighs:: 47 songs..your argument cant really be challenged..your right..but I personally can think of a few things not worth mentioning that I would call him.. There was absolutely no call for what he did..and deserves what he gets really..
The term "Idiot" is really mild in comparison..and might it be a name or a title the individual has earned?

Anyway..I am caught in the middle of this argument..both of you are correct in my opinion..I am afraid that my own imaturity would get the better of me as well in this case..::nods::

Zero.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Jan Oscar
Join Date 12/2002
+1185 moderator
Reply #15 March 20, 2005 10:31:31 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Reading this post now, made me realize it could look like I agree with webgizmos. What I wanted to point out is, that in my eyes he shows no respect for me and others by swearing and calling someone an idiot, regardless of what the reason might be. This is (for the zillionth time) a family site.

Ya'll go and make some skins now!
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
47songs
Join Date 12/2003
+4
Reply #16 March 20, 2005 10:31:50 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I have no doubt that what he did and said was idiotic. And there's even the huge posibility that he's not sharpest knife in the drawer, but again, you do reinforce what you're trying to tell him he shouldn't do. Nasty words beget more nasty words, no matter the severity or depth of insult.

It's like spanking a child for hitting. You create a cycle of aggressiveness. Where does it end? When the biggest and smartest outhit, or outwit the other?
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Double Zero
Join Date 07/2004
0
Reply #17 March 20, 2005 10:40:08 AM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
::laughs and nods:: again 47 songs..no contest..from me..you have proven yourself to be much "Wiser, mature, and level headed" than most.. people are people though, when angered they need to vent..unfortunately that brings about all the things that shouldnt be when it occurs, not always true, but in most case's..

Some have the ability to "Let it be" but some are a bit more passionate and actually need to "let it out"..

I am not being sarcastic in any way shape or form..(I was misunderstood in another post..need to put the disclaimer in..LoL)

I agree 100% with you,
I simply am not at your level,
Zero.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
47songs
Join Date 12/2003
+4
Reply #18 March 20, 2005 12:17:52 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
"Wiser, mature, and level headed?" LOL! I'm just old!! Very old!

Believe me, I've done my share of getting angry and name calling, too. I've done so usually as an instinctual/defensive act, which most people do. And I agree that it certainly does make you feel better at the time to "let it out," but in the long run, it really only causes more hard feelings and less understanding.

You'll have to forgive me. I'm a preschool teacher and I deal with social skills daily. I'll get off my soapbox now! LOL!
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Double Zero
Join Date 07/2004
0
Reply #19 March 20, 2005 12:49:53 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I would like to understand what prompted the abusive comments made by the person that has been so properly labled..
I suppose some things will remain a mystery however...

I think we all have done our share of "Name calling" at one time or another, passing judgement upon those that we do not approve of.. It's nice to think that we all can control our emotions a 100% of the time and do away with the pettiness and bickering that emerges from strong beliefs or differences of opinions. It has been a dream of many to do so..."I would like to change the world" by 10 years after is a good example of those sentiments being expressed over 20 years ago.

Your input here is valuable 47 songs, for people like myself that can admit to not being on your level, at least I can stop and reflect on your sentiments and strive towards that goal when a situation arises that I find myself about to "Burst" with all kinds of un-necessary reactions that will only escalate situations to their worst possible state..But for that to happen one has to actually care enough to try..
And then there is the anger, passion and reward of feeling a whole lot better after delivering your destructive sentiments in a given situation...

Ah well, life goes on..
And age is a state of mind!, your only as old as you surrender to being, I simply refuse to ever grow old!..::laughs::

Take care,
Zero.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
47songs
Join Date 12/2003
+4
Reply #20 March 20, 2005 1:01:48 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I'm embarrassed. I'm not at any level other than a human level, Zero. I certainly need to be reminded occationally to tone down my remarks about things. I guess I just thought that this thread needed a little balance and I thought I'd put my two cents in and provide it.

I agree that we may never know the reason for the initial verbal attack. All we can really do is to try to react the best way we know how or are capable of at the time.


Take care, yourself,
Donna
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Double Zero
Join Date 07/2004
0
Reply #21 March 20, 2005 1:26:20 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Baaaaahhh, nothing to be embarrassed about, I apologize for doing that, if thats the case.
your 2 cents is worth at least 3, that is a different level..::laughs::
Especially if you have read the comments in question and are able to react as you have.
Taking into consideration the target of the comments is a child..
The whole thing quite honestly "Pissed" me off...but I was able to contain myself..this time.

Zero.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Shotgun989
Join Date 12/2003
0
Reply #22 March 20, 2005 4:29:24 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I think that we all owe some credit to the guy for that masterful subtraction. 25-14=11. A+!
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
~Angelic DestinE
Join Date 12/2004
0
Reply #23 March 20, 2005 5:35:52 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Yup, I just posted in defense of someone else in the Blinds category because she happens to be a good skinner and was flamed (not quite as obnoxiously as Hustler's screenshot was) but flamed nonetheless and hopefully I shut the stupid troll up because it's obvious they were just trying to be mean. I won't give the link here but if any of the Wizops want it, Email and I'll tell you. People that have nothing better to do than criticize the work of someone else really peeve me.
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
WebGizmos
Join Date 09/2003
+735
Reply #24 March 20, 2005 8:25:04 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Oh Gezzus...The kid was an idiot...plain and simple. Get a grip. And I seriously doubt that my comment that he is what he is...an idiot (to put it mildy so as not to hurt "his" feelings)...is going to harm him or somehow make him miraculously change his ways. His parents are probably idiots too.(uh oh...did I say that?...Now I've gone and done it..I should be flogged) Thats the problem with this country anymore (to touchy/feely), no one is willing to tell it like it is.

Ok ok..lets give him a time out...yeah...he'll learn from that. Or how about we put him on drugs to curb his bad behavior.

Nah...how about a good whack upside his head.

Warning!...Please do not agree with anything I've said here unless you have a spine...otherwise the next person in line will admonish you for it...hurt your feelings...and you will either end up in therapy and on prozac for the rest of your life or you'll end up in a timeout for eternity
Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
Shotgun989
Jafo
Join Date 03/2001
+1845 sdemployee
Reply #25 March 20, 2005 8:37:06 PM
from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

Please do not agree with anything I've said here unless you have a spine...
  

Can't say I agree, actually.

An idiot is 'self-evident'.....calling him one is just 'personal attack', no different from what the 'idiot' was doing in the first place.

All that is ever needed is to forward the issue to a site admin to be 'handled'.  No need for any form of public 'slanging match'...

Reason for Karma (Optional)
Successfully updated karma reason!
2 Pages1 2 
View all recent posts
Mark all posts as read Delete cookies created by the forum Return to Top
Stardock Forums v        Server Load Time:   Page Render Time: