VJers who have outstayed their welcome

[Sprailenes 47]

Some of these jerks (and I haven't noticed them in the Canadian sub-forum) are already naturalized for crying out loud. I find that a bit odd. No offense duckies but once I'm naturalized, I'll wish everyone a sincere good luck and goodbye and then I'm outta here!

No offense taken...

But if you're only here for one thing and one thing only then you need not make an entire thread complaining about others. Get your information, ignore the people who bother you and move on.

[lgg 2]

Sprailenes...

You always tell it like it is and for that... I offer you a poptart!

No offense taken...

But if you're only here for one thing and one thing only then you need not make an entire thread complaining about others. Get your information, ignore the people who bother you and move on.

[CanAmCharlotte 0]

I guess some of you didn't read my entire orignal message. I said I tip my hat to those who hang around after they are naturalized and give good advice to those in need. What I don't like are those who 'lurk' (or even if they're still going through the process) and only make nasty or hurtful remarks. Jeez Louise people, I wasn't asking anyone to get off the website. I just happen to have seen some rather negative posts directed at people who were sincerely looking for assistance. I looked at the timeline of these folks and they were already naturalized. It boggles the mind. Anyway, I'm afraid some of the targets of these negative comments might have been run off never to return and that stinks.

[Sprailenes 47]

Sprailenes...

You always tell it like it is and for that... I offer you a poptart!

No offense taken...

But if you're only here for one thing and one thing only then you need not make an entire thread complaining about others. Get your information, ignore the people who bother you and move on.

I prefer toaster strudels, but I am not to pass off a poptart either.

[Marilyn. 340]

Sprailenes...

You always tell it like it is and for that... I offer you a poptart!

No offense taken...

But if you're only here for one thing and one thing only then you need not make an entire thread complaining about others. Get your information, ignore the people who bother you and move on.

I prefer toaster strudels, but I am not to pass off a poptart either.

mm toaster strudels.. I love the apple and strawberry ones... yum

[Sprailenes 47]

I guess some of you didn't read my entire orignal message. I said I tip my hat to those who hang around after they are naturalized and give good advice to those in need. What I don't like are those who 'lurk' (or even if they're still going through the process) and only make nasty or hurtful remarks. Jeez Louise people, I wasn't asking anyone to get off the website. I just happen to have seen some rather negative posts directed at people who were sincerely looking for assistance. I looked at the timeline of these folks and they were already naturalized. It boggles the mind. Anyway, I'm afraid some of the targets of these negative comments might have been run off never to return and that stinks.

Some people don't have anything else better to do with their time other than to be rude from behind a keyboard.

Does it really boggle your mind? Is the society that surrounds you so idealistic that it surprises you that people are a$$holes on a message board?

Message boards are a great breeding ground for jerks unfortunately.

I wouldn't put much thought into it. Sadly they'll never go away.

Edited August 7, 2009 by Sprailenes

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I want an apple strudel plz kthxbai.

As for this thread.... ----there's a vent thread, but apparently it was more of an attention seeking thread.... oh well.

[CanAmCharlotte 0]

Well, I guess I'm probably considerably older than a lot of my fellow VJers and this is my first (and only!) discussion board of any kind since starting this process back in early 2006. Obviously my naivete is showing but that's OK, I'm learning. I never thought a website that was kindly set up to guide its members through the trials and tribulations of immigration (and does a wonderful job for the most part) would attract even one d$#%*&bag bent on being hurtful/unhelpful/nasty for no discernible reason. I would have thought there were a zillion other forums that would be more to their liking. Maybe Pollyanna should be my middle name, eh?

Is the 'OT' people are referring to the Off Topic stuff?

[lgg 2]

I really have a soft spot for people who say, jeeze louise....

Cutest thing ever...

I guess some of you didn't read my entire orignal message. I said I tip my hat to those who hang around after they are naturalized and give good advice to those in need. What I don't like are those who 'lurk' (or even if they're still going through the process) and only make nasty or hurtful remarks. Jeez Louise people, I wasn't asking anyone to get off the website. I just happen to have seen some rather negative posts directed at people who were sincerely looking for assistance. I looked at the timeline of these folks and they were already naturalized. It boggles the mind. Anyway, I'm afraid some of the targets of these negative comments might have been run off never to return and that stinks.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Is the 'OT' people are referring to the Off Topic stuff?

Yes.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Some of these jerks (and I haven't noticed them in the Canadian sub-forum) are already naturalized for crying out loud. I find that a bit odd. No offense duckies but once I'm naturalized, I'll wish everyone a sincere good luck and goodbye and then I'm outta here!

No offense taken...

But if you're only here for one thing and one thing only then you need not make an entire thread complaining about others. Get your information, ignore the people who bother you and move on.

Or use the fantastic "Vent Thread" right here, in the Canada forum.

Making a whole thread about this is a bit childish.

[Sprailenes 47]

Well, I guess I'm probably considerably older than a lot of my fellow VJers and this is my first (and only!) discussion board of any kind since starting this process back in early 2006. Obviously my naivete is showing but that's OK, I'm learning. I never thought a website that was kindly set up to guide its members through the trials and tribulations of immigration (and does a wonderful job for the most part) would attract even one d$#%*&bag bent on being hurtful/unhelpful/nasty for no discernible reason. I would have thought there were a zillion other forums that would be more to their liking. Maybe Pollyanna should be my middle name, eh?

Is the 'OT' people are referring to the Off Topic stuff?

Well again, you'd be surprised. I asked a few questions once on a message board for stroke survivors regarding my dead grandmother who was a smoker and was told that she deserved it.

People are brave behind a keyboard.

Focus on the members who are here to help you.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

to sister Sprailenes

Now, hand over my damn strudel.

[Marilyn. 340]

I use that a lot

I really have a soft spot for people who say, jeeze louise....

Cutest thing ever...

I guess some of you didn't read my entire orignal message. I said I tip my hat to those who hang around after they are naturalized and give good advice to those in need. What I don't like are those who 'lurk' (or even if they're still going through the process) and only make nasty or hurtful remarks. Jeez Louise people, I wasn't asking anyone to get off the website. I just happen to have seen some rather negative posts directed at people who were sincerely looking for assistance. I looked at the timeline of these folks and they were already naturalized. It boggles the mind. Anyway, I'm afraid some of the targets of these negative comments might have been run off never to return and that stinks.

[thetreble 19]

Well, I guess I'm probably considerably older than a lot of my fellow VJers and this is my first (and only!) discussion board of any kind since starting this process back in early 2006. Obviously my naivete is showing but that's OK, I'm learning. I never thought a website that was kindly set up to guide its members through the trials and tribulations of immigration (and does a wonderful job for the most part) would attract even one d$#%*&bag bent on being hurtful/unhelpful/nasty for no discernible reason. I would have thought there were a zillion other forums that would be more to their liking. Maybe Pollyanna should be my middle name, eh?

Is the 'OT' people are referring to the Off Topic stuff?

It's pretty common place. As Sprailenes said, behind a keyboard people find it very easy to write things that they would never think of saying otherwise.

Some people are just honest. I feel like I'm one of those. I won't hold my tongue. But, I also think that I try to be mindful of others most of the time.