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[KarenCee 3]

yeah, a lot - and a significant amount of the time is also spent dealing with off topic behaviour that has escaped into the upper forums, as well as the 'cyber fist fights' that break out in OT between individuals who aren't able to accept that others are entitled to their own opinions.

This is the reason I quit VJ as a whole for such a long time. I thought I was able to express my opinion once...I was taken down pretty quick...and called very UN-Canadian.

Besides people...this IS NOT real life. I know this but I fear there are some who don't. There, I've expressed my opinion again.

[lgg 2]

Hey BertieMae ? Once a Canadian, always a Canadian, eh?

And yeah, I always need a little kick in the butt to remind myself, this is NOT real life and what we are here and in real life are probably just as similar as different, you know?

But I also think, as people, we are allowed to express opinion as long as we're also good with being wrong and walking around with egg on our faces on occasion.

I have no issue with eggs, I quite love them and wear them with pride.

yeah, a lot - and a significant amount of the time is also spent dealing with off topic behaviour that has escaped into the upper forums, as well as the 'cyber fist fights' that break out in OT between individuals who aren't able to accept that others are entitled to their own opinions.

This is the reason I quit VJ as a whole for such a long time. I thought I was able to express my opinion once...I was taken down pretty quick...and called very UN-Canadian.

Besides people...this IS NOT real life. I know this but I fear there are some who don't. There, I've expressed my opinion again.

[john & jean 37]

a few months ago we were noob bashers, now we are"BAD APPLES." Hmmm

[almaty 19]

i doubt we are labeled as that by the only 2 mods, who are approachable

[Krikit 1,164]

yeah, a lot - and a significant amount of the time is also spent dealing with off topic behaviour that has escaped into the upper forums, as well as the 'cyber fist fights' that break out in OT between individuals who aren't able to accept that others are entitled to their own opinions.

As well as between those who have different opinions, understand that and accept that, and don't necessarily want or need to be "protected" from those who hold the different opinions.

Unfortunately, that is out of our hands. Mods are required to respond to reports and address issues whether members wish to be "protected" or not. Posts are reported numerous times per day, and not necessarily by the "victim".

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

It's too bad a lot of this activity can't be exported to the "other site." Perhaps if it was not so boring over there, the mods might have less to do here. But, I am afraid, that the usual cast of characters is just plain attention starved, and there is an inadequate audience over there. There is finally a place with few, but rarely inforced rules, yet everybody wants to play here, where there is a chance of getting suspended, or locking a thread.

Edited August 27, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

There is finally a place with few, but rarely inforced rules, yet everybody wants to play here, where there is a chance of getting suspended, or locking a thread.

Fuсking in public is only fun if there's a chance you might get caught.

[scandal 951]

Some like to piss upstream.

Others prefer to fart with a strong tailwind.

The freedom to choose -- that's really the key.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

There is finally a place with few, but rarely inforced rules, yet everybody wants to play here, where there is a chance of getting suspended, or locking a thread.

Fuсking in public is only fun if there's a chance you might get caught.

So, if everyone would just chill, and pretend nothing is wrong, then all the bullies would go play somewhere else?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

The freedom to choose -- that's really the key.

Yes, the key. The key to anarchy!

There is finally a place with few, but rarely inforced rules, yet everybody wants to play here, where there is a chance of getting suspended, or locking a thread.

Fuсking in public is only fun if there's a chance you might get caught.

So, if everyone would just chill, and pretend nothing is wrong, then all the bullies would go play somewhere else?

Yes.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

fart with a strong tailwind

Uh, a fart (a good one, anyway) normally is a strong tailwind, si man?

[MrsCat 6]

You can hang in OT and not take part into the BS discussions, but swap anecdotes, daily stuff, luvz and all that jazz. We have followed many pregnancies, births, courtships, marriages, interviews, denials, heartbreak, etc. The OT gang is a bunch of really crazy and diverse people, and that is what makes it fun. We disagree, b1tch at each other, and then talk on other topics as if nothing had happened, and we help each other. A world where everyone thinks the same would not be a place I would like to be part of.

Word.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

We have choices, we go to our special area groups to learn instructions, how to file, what to do etc for our areas and make a few friends along the way. BUT there are times you need to leave all these complicated and somewhat trying times, so you go to OT. Here again you will not agree, and can hardly get a word in with Charles or Nagi, but you do still make long lasting friends (some you may meet and really know some just become your best (written) friends as both Charles and Nagi are two of mine. There will always be issues you dont approve of, just dont get involved, religion and politics will always cause a stir, the rest is all in good fun

[Twisted K 2]

the irony of this whole forum topic, seems to have turned into Off Topic

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

the irony of this whole forum topic, seems to have turned into Off Topic

True. Perhaps an organizer could move the thread to the Pitcairn Islands forurm.

Edited August 27, 2009 by Mister_Bill