Discussing money

[PlatyPius 5]

Not at all. There are some people on message boards who have personalities - at least online ones - that are so offensive that many, many people dislike them. Then there are people who are offensive to some; some people like them, some people don't. I lump myself in with the latter group. VW fits the first. I'm sure where to put you. I think you're closer to the "some dislike" than the "most", oddly enough. Queen Narnia is solidly in the "most" group.

It's completely and utterly stupid to say that it's stupid to dislike someone on a message board. Just because you can't see the person doesn't make what they say any less offensive, ridiculous, inflammatory, or f##ktarded. The only "losers" here are the ones who think that people don't form opinions of people based on how they present themselves via the words they type. I know this computer thing might be scary and confusing to some of you, but these really ARE people typing these words, and their personalities really DO come across. To say that it's stupid and "loser-like" to dislike someone on a message board is to also say that to LIKE someone on a message board/chat room/game site is stupid and loser-like. I'd have to say that the 75% (or whatever) of people here on VJ who met their SOs online might have an issue with that.

I'm disliked by a few you remind me of that every so often. What good does it do you to repeat it since it does nothing to change anything? I have no interest in whether you and your loser buddies like me or not. Telling me you dislike me doesn't faze me. It doesn't make me want you to like me, and I don't care enough about you to like or dislike you. I'm pretty apathetic about you.

You and your loser buds spend an inordinate amount of time in a stuck on stupid negative mode. When you're not complaining on VJ, you're complaining on Expats. You enjoy complaining and you enjoy trying to make others feel bad. You can't make me feel bad and that seems to bug the hell out of you. I clearly have you by the balls cause you care more about reminding me how you feel about me than I care about you, and you insist on becoming offensive while describing how offensive I am. You don't even see your own hypocrisy, but who would be surprised about that? You are a sorry a$ bully who may scare some here, but I'm not one of them.

It is supremely stupid to dislike someone on a message board. You can choose to ignore them, or simply become dispassionate about them, as I have with you. I said about liking someone on a message board that it creates positive energy, and that adds to the experience of meeting one's SO online. I did meet my hubby online and liking him in cyberspace and in real life adds to my joy so that I don't need to waste time whining on a message board.

I realize that you need to create vitriol and animosity in order to feel alive and in control, and that you have a cadre of sad sacks who possess the same mentality. You bait those you dislike, trying to get them to violate the TOS and get suspended, but I know where the line is and I don't cross it.

Take your shots. You miss every time.

I don't care if you dislike me or not. You don't have me "by the balls" or any such thing. It gives me joy to point out your flaws. There are a lot of people who like me. Why? Because, while I can be a total jerk, I usually only "pick on" those who have shown themselves to be condescending toward others, feel superior, post total #######, or otherwise offend others who wouldn't say anything themselves for whatever reason. I also don't care about control. If control were my issue, I'd have been banning people right and left on Expats, wouldn't I? I'd have created more than the very few rules that we have there, as well. Control isn't my thing.

Could it possibly be that I comment on your sh#t so much because you bring it on yourself with your superior attitude, constant bragging about your money, career, and intellect?

Yeah, I think it could.

[Ban Hammer 13,576]

Edited November 29, 2008 by charles!

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Not at all. There are some people on message boards who have personalities - at least online ones - that are so offensive that many, many people dislike them. Then there are people who are offensive to some; some people like them, some people don't. I lump myself in with the latter group. VW fits the first. I'm sure where to put you. I think you're closer to the "some dislike" than the "most", oddly enough. Queen Narnia is solidly in the "most" group.

It's completely and utterly stupid to say that it's stupid to dislike someone on a message board. Just because you can't see the person doesn't make what they say any less offensive, ridiculous, inflammatory, or f##ktarded. The only "losers" here are the ones who think that people don't form opinions of people based on how they present themselves via the words they type. I know this computer thing might be scary and confusing to some of you, but these really ARE people typing these words, and their personalities really DO come across. To say that it's stupid and "loser-like" to dislike someone on a message board is to also say that to LIKE someone on a message board/chat room/game site is stupid and loser-like. I'd have to say that the 75% (or whatever) of people here on VJ who met their SOs online might have an issue with that.

I'm disliked by a few you remind me of that every so often. What good does it do you to repeat it since it does nothing to change anything? I have no interest in whether you and your loser buddies like me or not. Telling me you dislike me doesn't faze me. It doesn't make me want you to like me, and I don't care enough about you to like or dislike you. I'm pretty apathetic about you.

You and your loser buds spend an inordinate amount of time in a stuck on stupid negative mode. When you're not complaining on VJ, you're complaining on Expats. You enjoy complaining and you enjoy trying to make others feel bad. You can't make me feel bad and that seems to bug the hell out of you. I clearly have you by the balls cause you care more about reminding me how you feel about me than I care about you, and you insist on becoming offensive while describing how offensive I am. You don't even see your own hypocrisy, but who would be surprised about that? You are a sorry a$ bully who may scare some here, but I'm not one of them.

It is supremely stupid to dislike someone on a message board. You can choose to ignore them, or simply become dispassionate about them, as I have with you. I said about liking someone on a message board that it creates positive energy, and that adds to the experience of meeting one's SO online. I did meet my hubby online and liking him in cyberspace and in real life adds to my joy so that I don't need to waste time whining on a message board.

I realize that you need to create vitriol and animosity in order to feel alive and in control, and that you have a cadre of sad sacks who possess the same mentality. You bait those you dislike, trying to get them to violate the TOS and get suspended, but I know where the line is and I don't cross it.

Take your shots. You miss every time.

I don't care if you dislike me or not. You don't have me "by the balls" or any such thing. It gives me joy to point out your flaws. There are a lot of people who like me. Why? Because, while I can be a total jerk, I usually only "pick on" those who have shown themselves to be condescending toward others, feel superior, post total #######, or otherwise offend others who wouldn't say anything themselves for whatever reason. I also don't care about control. If control were my issue, I'd have been banning people right and left on Expats, wouldn't I? I'd have created more than the very few rules that we have there, as well. Control isn't my thing.

Could it possibly be that I comment on your sh#t so much because you bring it on yourself with your superior attitude, constant bragging about your money, career, and intellect?

Yeah, I think it could.

I do have you by the balls. If I didn't, me and my "superior" attitude would mean nothing to you. I definitely have you by the balls, but you must enjoy it. You keep coming back for more, even on Expats, where I don't even post.

Edited November 29, 2008 by Virtual wife

[PlatyPius 5]

Ok, you're starting to bore me now. I need a new toy.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Your balls are in a lockbox. Let me know when you want 'em back.

[Ban Hammer 13,576]

you two get a room!

[웃 910]

Not at all. There are some people on message boards who have personalities - at least online ones - that are so offensive that many, many people dislike them. Then there are people who are offensive to some; some people like them, some people don't. I lump myself in with the latter group. VW fits the first. I'm sure where to put you. I think you're closer to the "some dislike" than the "most", oddly enough. Queen Narnia is solidly in the "most" group.

It's completely and utterly stupid to say that it's stupid to dislike someone on a message board. Just because you can't see the person doesn't make what they say any less offensive, ridiculous, inflammatory, or f##ktarded. The only "losers" here are the ones who think that people don't form opinions of people based on how they present themselves via the words they type. I know this computer thing might be scary and confusing to some of you, but these really ARE people typing these words, and their personalities really DO come across. To say that it's stupid and "loser-like" to dislike someone on a message board is to also say that to LIKE someone on a message board/chat room/game site is stupid and loser-like. I'd have to say that the 75% (or whatever) of people here on VJ who met their SOs online might have an issue with that.

I'm disliked by a few you remind me of that every so often. What good does it do you to repeat it since it does nothing to change anything? I have no interest in whether you and your loser buddies like me or not. Telling me you dislike me doesn't faze me. It doesn't make me want you to like me, and I don't care enough about you to like or dislike you. I'm pretty apathetic about you.

You and your loser buds spend an inordinate amount of time in a stuck on stupid negative mode. When you're not complaining on VJ, you're complaining on Expats. You enjoy complaining and you enjoy trying to make others feel bad. You can't make me feel bad and that seems to bug the hell out of you. I clearly have you by the balls cause you care more about reminding me how you feel about me than I care about you, and you insist on becoming offensive while describing how offensive I am. You don't even see your own hypocrisy, but who would be surprised about that? You are a sorry a$ bully who may scare some here, but I'm not one of them.

It is supremely stupid to dislike someone on a message board. You can choose to ignore them, or simply become dispassionate about them, as I have with you. I said about liking someone on a message board that it creates positive energy, and that adds to the experience of meeting one's SO online. I did meet my hubby online and liking him in cyberspace and in real life adds to my joy so that I don't need to waste time whining on a message board.

I realize that you need to create vitriol and animosity in order to feel alive and in control, and that you have a cadre of sad sacks who possess the same mentality. You bait those you dislike, trying to get them to violate the TOS and get suspended, but I know where the line is and I don't cross it.

Take your shots. You miss every time.

VW, You are an exceptional writer, I think you should consider authoring a book. Hmm...How can I say this w/o violating any terms? You are right about PP and the majority of his buds, they are a_ _ ry li_ _rals! LoL. Mad all the time w/ Bush in office, and now mad most of the time despite "the almighty change" that is coming.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

[Empress of Groovy 373]

I've been a VJ member for quite a while. I do more reading than posting.

Platy can be abrasive at times, but he is genuine.

[tmma 467]

Don't know what the #### fling is about but as far as discussing money goes....

I like money.

That's all I have to say about that!

[*Robert* 2]

It appears that to some, that those who don't talk about their money are perceived to be superior to those who do.

I find financial conversations work best with trusted friends, family members and professionals. Not with message board members who people happen to already dislike.

Disliking people on a message board whom you have never met is a major indicator of stupidity.

Also indicates how much of a loser someone is.

Not at all. There are some people on message boards who have personalities - at least online ones - that are so offensive that many, many people dislike them. Then there are people who are offensive to some; some people like them, some people don't. I lump myself in with the latter group. VW fits the first. I'm sure where to put you. I think you're closer to the "some dislike" than the "most", oddly enough. Queen Narnia is solidly in the "most" group.

It's completely and utterly stupid to say that it's stupid to dislike someone on a message board. Just because you can't see the person doesn't make what they say any less offensive, ridiculous, inflammatory, or f##ktarded. The only "losers" here are the ones who think that people don't form opinions of people based on how they present themselves via the words they type. I know this computer thing might be scary and confusing to some of you, but these really ARE people typing these words, and their personalities really DO come across. To say that it's stupid and "loser-like" to dislike someone on a message board is to also say that to LIKE someone on a message board/chat room/game site is stupid and loser-like. I'd have to say that the 75% (or whatever) of people here on VJ who met their SOs online might have an issue with that.

Funny how it's always the ones that are disliked the most, claim that disliking someone on a message board is stupid or how anyone that dislikes them are a loser.

Great way to justify their arrogant behavior and abrasive personalities by deflecting the subject. If being hated by so many others doesn’t bother them, then why do they make a big deal about it?!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I like money.

don't we all....

[PlatyPius 5]

I like money.

don't we all....

I hate money.

The quest for it takes away our lives and the possession of it takes away our souls.

[rebeccajo 14]

I like money.

don't we all....

Let's hear it for money!

And couldn't we all use a little extra of it at Christmastime!

I like money.

don't we all....

I hate money.

The quest for it takes away our lives and the possession of it takes away our souls.

You're grouchy this morning.

[Peikko 1,575]

He has a point though, the quest for money, for the sake of having 'more' of it, without any thought for the type of life one is leading is pretty pointless - and will not lead to any degree of inner happiness.