Couldn't of said it etter myself
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I've been called a slag, hag, drag, loser, dork, fag, moron, A blank blank word, F word, B word, C word and S word... I've been called it all... and for what? A goddamn opinion.
How many people here WHO ACTUALLY HAVE WRITTEN on review sites, blog sites or writing sites have gotten into full blown heated wars over your opinion? I have.
How many of you have had arrogant cuss words or discriminating words thrown at you because of a piece?
I have.
Recently I came across something disturbing, and usually I don't come across these types of things, but seeing how Associated Content allows for non user comments, many people will visit my pages and write God awful things for me to view, and for others to view. They feel they have this power of no one figuring out their identity because they are non users. (If taken the time though any hacker could find you-if they cared enough)
Associated Content however gives you options to erase the note, or block the user. I sometimes will leave it up, just to show my fellow members just what types of people there are out there roaming the net. I do however wish this site was set up in ways to where you have to become a member to leave a comment. At least that way I could email the person and give em' a piece of my mind.
I'm sure others would disagree though, and say leave it as is... so be it. As of now, that is how it is, and it looks like that is how it will stay.
The problem is not people having opposite opinions, the problem is the way others talk to one another. One can have a different opinion, but there is no need for lashing out with demeaning names, or cuss words.
I can guarantee that in 2 months if I look back at this piece there will be one non-member who thinks he/she has balls by writing a nasty comment... you only have balls if you write a nasty comment backed up with a click-able page for me to contact you. Then maybe I will give you props... even still though, you're an A blank blank word.
One can have a different opinion and leave a comment that is professional, and one way to start such a comment is 'good though, but I have to disagree...'
How many people here WHO ACTUALLY HAVE WRITTEN on review sites, blog sites or writing sites have gotten into full blown heated wars over your opinion? I have.
How many of you have had arrogant cuss words or discriminating words thrown at you because of a piece?
I have.
Recently I came across something disturbing, and usually I don't come across these types of things, but seeing how Associated Content allows for non user comments, many people will visit my pages and write God awful things for me to view, and for others to view. They feel they have this power of no one figuring out their identity because they are non users. (If taken the time though any hacker could find you-if they cared enough)
Associated Content however gives you options to erase the note, or block the user. I sometimes will leave it up, just to show my fellow members just what types of people there are out there roaming the net. I do however wish this site was set up in ways to where you have to become a member to leave a comment. At least that way I could email the person and give em' a piece of my mind.
I'm sure others would disagree though, and say leave it as is... so be it. As of now, that is how it is, and it looks like that is how it will stay.
The problem is not people having opposite opinions, the problem is the way others talk to one another. One can have a different opinion, but there is no need for lashing out with demeaning names, or cuss words.
I can guarantee that in 2 months if I look back at this piece there will be one non-member who thinks he/she has balls by writing a nasty comment... you only have balls if you write a nasty comment backed up with a click-able page for me to contact you. Then maybe I will give you props... even still though, you're an A blank blank word.
One can have a different opinion and leave a comment that is professional, and one way to start such a comment is 'good though, but I have to disagree...'
Comments
the watcher
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(Guest)
12/24/2008
my liberal friends are very rude/intolerant towards my beliefs.
Not famous
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(Guest)
09/30/2008
I hate it when people post nasty comments about famous peoples children. "So and so's kid looks like a troll." "I guess money can't buy looks." Stuff like that. Toddlers are innocent and cannot defend themselves online from grown ass people who post inhumane comments. Photographers should not be taking pictures of celebrities children and posting them on the internet without the consent of the parent anyway.
I would not want to be famous, it doesn't matter how good looking a celebrity is, if they are seen without makeup they are called "ugly" or "tranny". I never knew women looked like trannies just for not wearing makeup. Whatever.
Member who wishes to stay anonymous
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(Guest)
12/22/2007
I agree with the gist of your article. But I wonder why you object to people leaving "cuss words" in their comments when they disagree with you, when you obviously use them yourself? Perhaps you are referring only to them being used for name-calling, not for mere emphasis. My personal choice is to not curse at all, and I usually prefer not to read such either. Please consider that you are condoning by use what you condemn in others. Just a thought. But on the whole, because of the proliferation of blogs and AC itself, I find your article very timely and well written.
John Botham
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(Guest)
11/24/2007
Err... that should be 'capital' not 'capitol'. You must obviously be one stupid, retarded, c**t (and I must be an imbecilic, idiotic, d**k.)
Tomboys
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(Guest)
11/20/2007
We did a sketch about this like 6 months ago. It's called "Anonymous Ass." http://revver.com/watch/268699/
Only leaving the link cause it's relevant... not to spam.
Great article! You got my digg!
Bill o'er Hill
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(Guest)
11/20/2007
WTF*@&*@( S)!*# (A$$!!#$)%$#@
You've hit the nail squarely on the head. I formerly haunted a sports forum and the local newspaper site. The amount of juvenile negativity and name-calling was atrocious. I truly believe that some folks simply get a kick out of tormenting and abusing others merely because they can, there are no consequences to their actions. I'm of the other persuasion; disagree, but without malice. Life is so much nicer when you live it by showing courtesy to your fellow man.
Thanks for stopping in guys! I was totally thinking there would be a comment in here that was ...mean. ;)
I totally agree with you, the internet is just full of angry and cowardly people who hide behind computer screens. Like you said one can disagree and give their opinions without being nasty about it, but some people are just immature and get their kicks by being jerks.
You forgot "YOU SUCK, MAN!" Great article otherwise.
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