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Whiners, Trolls, Morons....

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Whiners, Trolls, Morons....

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I have been noticing of late that there has been quite a bit of name calling going on these days. It seems that anytime someone comes along and has a negative comment towards WinCustomize or someone else or who may have ripped a skin, a bandwagon of people tend to jump all over that person and tend to start calling them whiners, trolls, morons, etc, etc etc.

I personally find this behavior very rude and offensive and am getting very sick of it. So I ask all of you to please take more time when responding to such a post and really consider what you are saying. Its ok for people to have a different opinion and express it. Its ok to debate the issues and to try and explain your point of view. But its really not ok to start name calling.

Luckily there hasn't been any real flame wars that have resulted from this. But it doesn't take much. Just try to think about how you would feel if someone called you the name that you are about to call them just because you do not agree with their point of view.

Just excerise a bit more control when responding and do unto others as you wish them to do to you.
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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WOw. Anyone have some cheese to go with the whine the trolls are having. If anyone is interested; a guided missile hits the target by adjusting telemetry using negative input and not positive input. What in the name of Sam Hill that has to do with this thread I don't know.
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I still support T-man. When somebody is in anger, he/she might just overreact and post. Most of those flames are because of misunderstandings and not knowing what policies rule on this site. I would suggest to update the "about section" and just write down clearly what policies take place, what favours subscribers and what visitors can expect.
For instance, this 404 people are complaining about. I would suggest to try to make some stats about how many times it occurs and at what time peak hours are. Visitors should be able to keep on skimming this site, they are potential clients, chasing them away is bad policy. Also make announces when there is maintanance to this site. Just a few things. In short, be clear on what can be expected here, and put that on for everybody to read in order you can refer to it. Much easier than always answering the same troubles.


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Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I want to do my part of making this world a better place, but murder is illegal
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
sounds like a plan
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Fuzzy Logic, I agree that "The problem lies with the fact that most of the posts we've had recently (and there does seem to be a lot of them), consist of someone stating 'blah blah this sux blah blah' and then disappear without trace." Since they have already disappeared, only those that remain actually read the responses. Therefore, don't yell at the ones that stay.

Trolls look for a response. Deny them their masochistic pleasure. (If I misspelled masochism, you would have to beat me, wouldn't you?) Remember that the troll won't read your response, but others will. Heh.
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I do get fed up with people getting annoyed with newbies. Just remember they don't know any different. They didn't see the 'other' post last week cos they don't know how. And pc's are not easy things for everybody.

Be kind. Be patient. Be helpful. Just remember it was you once...
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To think a 'troll' doesn't read their own post is naive. Like the arsonist who stays around to the the fire, they will be there...
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
food for thought.... good one fuzzy
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i ain't supporting murder. i am supporting accuracy of ending a crock of !@#$ when it shows.

end it quick and hard...put them out of their misery. wipe their post from the boards. do something.

you let them sit you see what happens. the people who would see the rant disappear don't post...fine. but others can't always hold their tongue. sometimes they vent on the people who are verbally assaulting their community. whatever.

you want it stopped, just remove it.

otherwise, you have to "trust" everyone to "do the right thing"...which is a crock and you know it. not everyone sees the "right thing" the way you do.

"you" does not mean anyone specific in my posting...fyi.
Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Fuzzy Logic : 'I do get fed up with people getting annoyed with newbies. Just remember they don't know any different. They didn't see the 'other' post last week cos they don't know how. And pc's are not easy things for everybody.'

Hmm, okay, they are able to create an account first. Great thing. So we can expect at least some ability to read. The only thing I find really annoying are these 'What program do I need to apply this skin/theme ?' questions, because the answer is written on the same page, where they downloaded the stuff. Of course this is no reason to call them names.

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Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ummmmmmm.....

so what is going to happen the next time somebody posts a "I HATE YOU GUYS THIS SITE STINKS"

Will there be behavoir or just a mess?? tune in to find out.

Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top
you get the if you are not with us you are against us quote

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Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Since I seem to have disappeared since I posted this thread I am beginning to feel like one of those trolls who are consistently whining about the moron's running this site.

But I am glad that this has sparked some good discussion on the topic. I'm really not trying to dictate any rules hear but trying to make the world a better place by trying to keep peace.

Oh, and Doreen, I do have the power to revoke your access. MOOUHHAHHAHAHA!!
Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
WHA!?!?!

a world without doreen is like a world without doreenosis...
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Kinrik - a world without doreen is like a world without doreenosis...

/me agree's, a world without Doreen would be a far poorer world indeed

however, on those days when Doreen is busy else where and i am feeling energetic, i do my best to carry on the glorious tradition of doreenosis

/me thinks my current personal best is 12 consecutive posts
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
......careful now.......Dorenosis can in some cases cause d'merrors.