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Is it just me or some seasoned members here are only up to humiliate the newbies?

I've noticed that there are quite a few members here that just like to call out other people who doesn't exactly answer OP's question and sadly they're the seasoned members. I understand that sometimes this could confuse the OP even more but it could not be avoided most of the time but was that even necessary? As a fairly new member and still learning the ins and outs of the process, it's intimidating to add comments sometimes. You'll never know who will pop up to humiliate you. We're all here to learn from each other and not to show who's smarter and point out who has no absolute idea what they're getting into. Just sayin'....

I think it has to do with the fact that people tend to show their true colors when they can say what they please, anonymously. I have encountered some of these around here and IMHO their manners, or lack thereof, are a reflection of their ability to interact with other people. As with all bullies, perhaps their motivation is insecurity, unawareness or just the recognition of their own weaknesses. Show me a bully and I'll show you a coward.

Remember that, In essence, what others think of you, is really, none of yours business...

Having said that, there are some threads in which it is somewhat harder to stay objective and every now and then one might fall prey to the 'What were you thinking' discourse, albeit meant in a harmless manner and not intended to alienate the interlocutor, primarily.

In time you will realize who falls into which category, for the behavior you describe is found in all internet fori.

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As a 'seasoned' member (lots of salt :lol: ), I do try not to answer posts with misinformation if I'm in a particularly bad mood. LOL But I do wish sometimes that people would not speculate on an answer and possibly send a member down a further process worm hole with said misinformation. Yes it helps to say 'I think', but the nature of message boards is that people come in, ask a question, get an answer they either want to hear or that 'may' be right, and then trot off to go through that process without ever coming back to the board. Those people miss the benefit of corrective answers and discussion - possibly even someone asking more questions that are relevant to their situation and could change the answer significantly. The onus is on that person to fully investigate and not jump at the first answer they get, but sometimes that's not likely to happen on the interwebz. Heh.

So I do wish those who aren't sure of the answers will at least say, 'Here's what I think, but it's in your best interest to let others answer first before acting on the information I've provided.' I have done that SO many times since joining VJ and am glad I did. Not only have I learned things I didn't know, but hopefully the poster actually got the answer that is relevant and helpful to them instead of causing themselves further complications. And isn't that what this board should be about?

The above needs to be enshrined in the pantheon of All-Time VJ Posts, si man. Well-said and bravo, Tracy-Bone (sorry that "T-Bone" is already taken).

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Actually, the plural of "forum" is "fora" or "forums." It could never be "fori," because "forum" is second declension neuter, which takes "-a" as the nominative plural. Since English is a (mostly) non-inflected language, one uses the nominative as the form for the plural, despite the phrase requiring an ablative in Latin (which would make it "forīs").

Oh, is that me being a forum bully?innocent.gif

Absofrigginlutely!

Not only that but you seem to be suggesting I don't talk latin good! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

and you get a +1 from me!

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Absofrigginlutely!

Not only that but you seem to be suggesting I don't talk latin good! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

and you get a +1 from me!

Bully fail. :(

But Gegel being cool with my Latin snark win. :)

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Bully fail. :(

But Gegel being cool with my Latin snark win. :)

Well, from where I stand you helped me correct something that was wrong. I take it as a gesture of kindness rather than anything else... :thumbs: (I also enjoyed the entire explanation and had a duh! moment when I thought of 'gymnasium'...)

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Yeah, but they only see bits and parts with one eye opened.

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Unless someone fingers you and in they come.

I know the mods makes the rule yadi yada and if I don't like it I can sign off but I hate double standard. I di exactly the sam thing that a mod did and my post got removed. That is bullying.

Be very careful of friends of the mods, they are sometimes more dangerous that mods themselves.

I have said too much I will now slither back under the bridge.

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if you really wanna understand RUB women, i can fill you in privately. i have some experience and know how the game is played.

Thanks, I've known my "RUB" wife for 11 years. Been married for 6. We've got two kids 4 and 9. In short, I'm not looking for a RUB woman, don't really need the advice, and I'm not sure what you could tell me that I don't already know.

No one disputes that fraud and abuse occurs. I think if you offered your advice when solicited, and appropriate, it would be very helpful. It's your unsolicited advice that pushes it at times.

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The above needs to be enshrined in the pantheon of All-Time VJ Posts, si man. Well-said and bravo, Tracy-Bone (sorry that "T-Bone" is already taken).

Thanks! :) I think it got lost in the fray though. :lol:

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Actually, the plural of "forum" is "fora" or "forums." It could never be "fori," because "forum" is second declension neuter, which takes "-a" as the nominative plural. Since English is a (mostly) non-inflected language, one uses the nominative as the form for the plural, despite the phrase requiring an ablative in Latin (which would make it "forīs").
Good thing we're not talking about verbs, or you'd be getting into conjugative relations, see man.

I go so far as to refer to condominina, certe virem.

Martinis (sic, man)

Martini (hic, man)

Thanks! :) I think it got lost in the fray though. :lol:
Well, maybe the powers will uh, de-fray the off-topic stuff, si man.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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