people who are disrespectful on the zone

Category: the Rant Board

Post 1 by raylo (9) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 11:14:46

I think that people like The roman battel mass Blake a.ka freequency need to banned from the zone, because of the way they act towards people!

When I become a cl, people won't like me, because I will watch how people talk to people.
I was brought up to respect my elders.

Post 2 by Harp (I've now got the bronze prolific poster award! now going for the silver award!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 11:23:30

There in lies the very reason that you'll never become a community leader then because that isn't part of the job description. We're not here to police what people say to each other. Our job is to make sure that the terms of service are adhered too and so long as that's happening, we'll not censure our users opinions.

Dan.

Post 3 by midnight sun (you can't catch me, i'm the palobread man) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 12:15:04

when you become a cl? when is it going to happen? and what about the freedom of speech said in the home page of this site which you probably read?

Post 4 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 14:23:11

I realize this is the rant board which means you have the right to rant, but people are rude everywhere you go. Do you have friends and family who drive? Haven't you ever heard them complain about people cutting them off in traffic? Haven't you ever been standing in line somewhere and have people shove in front of you? Haven't you ever had people swear at you when you don't even know why? Rudeness and disrespect are all over the place, so you'll have to learn to deal with it here too.

Post 5 by Texas Shawn (The cute, cuddley, little furr ball) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 14:36:08

raylo?????


Fuck you!!!

Post 6 by DancingAfterDark (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 14:50:12

Lol, I've seen Jared's name on several boards along these lines, but never Blake's. Nor have I ever seen Blake do anything to warrant being mentioned, but ... *shrugs*

As Becky said, there's no shortage of rude and disrespectful people in the world, and they're not just found on the Zone. Contrary to popular belief, there is a world outside this site, and people are equally rude in face to face situations. Granted, there are those who feel they can say things online that they probably wouldn't say offline because it's just the Internet, but that's what the ignore feature is for, if you're really so bothered by the words of someone who has no real significance in your life and who you'll probably never meet. Boards like this are really rather pointlessly stupid, and yes, I am furthering the stupidity by posting.

Post 7 by purple penguin (Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 14:52:14

Can the freedom of speech thing go too far? I mean, there's some things you just don't say and do. Especially disrespecting each other when it's not called for. Oh and does the freedom of speech include board topics like this? Clearly not, according to everyone else who want to criticize.

Post 8 by HauntedReverie (doing the bad mango) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 15:54:40

I reserve my freedom of speech to say how much this board sucks balls.
how many other boards say this exact same thing? What are you gonna do about it?
like the others say, rudeness is part of life. *shrugs. deal or ignore.

Post 9 by The Roman Battle Mask (Making great use of my Employer's time.) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 15:58:00

If the zone sucks so much learn to program and go create a site like this where you can enforce rules that mean people have to treat others with respect. You won't take the time to do that though, you'll just bitch.

Post 10 by Austin (the magic fan!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 16:56:09

i reserve my freedom of speach to say to raylo, your a pussy and need to grow up. and put me on ignore. it's nothing new. some people are like that. yeah, i'm an ass at times. depends on my mood. right now, i hate hearing wining babys. no one cares.

Post 11 by moyzey (i'm posting? huh?) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 17:06:03

*rolls eyes
Oh criste, not this crappy blah blah blah respect freedom of speach bollocks again
How many more of these boards are we gonna create? ...
Get over it

Post 12 by Austin (the magic fan!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 17:30:13

agree andy.

Post 13 by redgirl34 (Scottish) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 18:10:56

Some times people are sensitive to what other people say. Like myself, some people can get upset easily. But then that's why there are bords that say don't come to them if you are easily affended. I don't think it is any good saying to people deal with it or get on with it especially if they are the sensitive type.

Post 14 by Meka (carpe Diem!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 18:48:24

Hi:

I told myself that I wasn't going to respond to this topic, but apparently I am a lying liar who lies. *slaps self*

While I wouldn't have named names, I can certainly understand some of the frustration that is derived from coming to a site to relax only to have people hijack board topics, sende rude quicknotes, or act like they don't have the manners and good sense that the good Lord gave a collard green. Also, saying things like 'get over it, you whining whiner who whines whiningly' to me is just a cop out and an unwillingness to change the behavior.

But of course, why should people have to change their behavior? After all, it's OMG teh INTernets!!!!!11!!1!!!1' So the rude people will always say to grow up while the very sensitive will tell the rude people that they are tired of their rudeness, and everyone will end up throwing their toys in the yard and throwing a tantrum until the information superhighway of good will and happy people fall in to a hole in the bottom of the deep blue sea.

The beauty of this website is that you have a choice with whom you associate. When someone really gets under your skin and you find yourself wondering how to program a game that involves kicking teeth out of filthy mouths, you can save yourself the hassle and put them on ignore. Unfortunately, the ignore feature is only as good as you make it. And while I am uncertain of how often the ignored tries to go around being ignored and contact the offended party, it seems to me that there are people that are hell bent on letting everyone know that they ignored someone, thus calling more attention to themselves and throwing more toys in the playground. 'Hey, I ignored this person. Yeah, I ignored him. Hey, someone tell him I ignored him! Did you guys hear that? Dude, I like, totally ig-to-the-nored that jerk! Helloooo! Does anyone hear me?' I have certainly seen that before and it just perpetuates the very thing that people don't like and you are still in contact with Jerky McJerkypants.

Having been an only child for most of my life, I have a bad case of 'the last word' syndrome. In the end, it doesn't matter as long as you are having a good time.

For the record, just as people can exercise their precious free speech to say rude and insensitive things, people can exercise theirs by whining. This is the rant board, after all. And, please remember that this is a topic. I don't think that the users have the ability to create boards, and yet people say that others are creating stupid boards all of the time. But, it's a topic *in* a board. That's only going to cost $20 for my wise words of never-ending wisdom. *grin*

So, I guess I said all of that to explain that this site is what you make it. When the zone throws you lemons, use the ignore feature and make lemonade. That way, you can have happy zone time (tm) in peace and not have to worry about specific people grating on your nerves more than that idiot who rakes their nails down a chalkboard.

Meka, making friends and influencing people since seventeen hundred and thirty-three, when Oglethorpe crossed the sea!

Post 15 by Austin (the magic fan!) on Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 21:27:20

meka is right.
I'm vary sorry and i do understand where you are coming from but you have to be the better man and just let it go. just think to your self and say "thank god i'm not like them".

Post 16 by moyzey (i'm posting? huh?) on Wednesday, 18-Jul-2007 8:28:55

I agree meka, but the point I'm trying to make is, rather than winge about people being insensative, just don't read the parts you disagree with. I know users who don't participate in public QN's or post to the boards simply because they don't like what's said, but they don't post boards here there and everywhere complaining. If someone doesn't like something, I'm a firm believer in doing something to improve your own situation yourself, rather than cause an issue over it, . If asking people to stop doesn't work, then you have your own powers to prevent yourself being exposed to things you don't like. That's all.

Post 17 by maddog (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Wednesday, 18-Jul-2007 19:34:24

Hey kids, welcome to the real world. It's just, we've given you things that the real world won't ever give you. We've given you the abilities to ignore the people you don't like, so stop bitching about rude people, and just put them on ignore.

Someone mentioned that it's not free speech because people are criticizing this topic? Well, guess what? The same freedom that gives you the ability to post this topic, gives your criticizers the ability to criticize it. Otherwise, I'd have gladly removed this topic, and every topic like it that I've seen, because this is really getting ridiculous.

Ignore feature, people! Use it, or get over yourselves!

Post 18 by BrailleNote Nut (the Zone BBS remains forever my home page) on Wednesday, 18-Jul-2007 23:46:42

Hi, I will further that stupidity of this board, as someone said, by asking which may seem like a stupid question but I want to know, whats a comunity leater?

Post 19 by blbobby (Ooo you're gona like this!) on Thursday, 19-Jul-2007 8:13:43

I agree with Mika but I'm not going to pay $20.

These types of posts used to piss me off, but I got over it.

You've ranted: so congrats.

Bob

Post 20 by Nem (I just keep on posting!) on Thursday, 19-Jul-2007 8:16:57

That bob is the rudest of rude people. I think he should be labeled as such so all in zoneland know who and what he is. By the way welcome back. missed your board topics.

Nem

Post 21 by Blue Velvet (I've got the platinum golden silver bronze poster award.) on Thursday, 19-Jul-2007 9:23:04

I think Bob should be banned.

...

click

Post 22 by Winterfresh (This is who I am, an what I am about. If you don't like it, too damn bad!!!) on Thursday, 19-Jul-2007 15:31:32

Wow. This is educational. I said that I would inforce respect in my cl aplication but I take that back now.

Post 23 by ~*Dark_Light*~ (I just keep on posting!) on Thursday, 19-Jul-2007 18:59:26

Enforce respect?

Don't understand

Always thought respect was earned

Post 24 by wonderwoman (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Saturday, 21-Jul-2007 23:59:02

Hi ralo,
your post is really right on, and I hardly ever start my own topics anymore, for the very reasons you stated in your firstpost. I have over thirty something zoners on ignore for the same reason, but if I see a post I agree with and understand, I will reply to it whether some folk on here like it or not. they are free to put me on ignore. those who criticized you could've just as easily put you on ignore if they don't like your post, but I guess that would take away the funof criticism. If i'd come on here 8 years or so ago, that is, if the zone had existed back then, I wouldn't have lasted a day, and if it weren't for the ignore feature, i'd be long gone and not post at all. I think the zone, plus other places have made me a little more hard hearted, and i was sort of afraid if i stayed on here too long, i would get very hard hearted indeed, but I'm only hard hearted towards the roughians, and to those who themselves are hard hearted. Anyway, I understand where you're coming from, and it's why as i say, I don't post much anymore,except on the elder folk board, or the geeks are us board when i' have a question, but I seldom if ever start my own topics on this board or let's talk anymore, but I just have to reply if i agree with what a poster has said. anyway, nice to eet you, and have a good day,
wonderwoman

Post 25 by blbobby (Ooo you're gona like this!) on Sunday, 22-Jul-2007 16:10:35

~*ThunderousMidNight*~ brings up a good point, respect should be earned, not assumed.

Except in the cases of Liebra Laundry and Prim who have no chance of earning anything but clicks,

and more
clicks!

Bob

Post 26 by ~*Dark_Light*~ (I just keep on posting!) on Sunday, 22-Jul-2007 17:14:04

Bob brings up a good point
Respect should not be assumed.
Rather earned.

Also a further point from original post
where it is mentioned that elders should be respected.
I may be wrong but I think Roman Battle Mask is older than Raylo?

~*Thunderous MidNight*~

Post 27 by raylo (9) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 15:38:09

I have a bunch of friends who agree with what I say, I understand this website is about freedom of speech, but it should have administration, and fuck the guy who said raylo? fuck you.
I think I should have him banned.
I will say what I feel, and I don't care who likes what!
, by the way, John a.k.a Captain blackbeard is going to do something about this site, but I don't know what.
Don't blame me for what is going to happen, talk to him not me..
Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.
Again, I was brought up to respect people.

Post 28 by raylo (9) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 16:07:14

I totally understand, wonderwoman, you have a nice day as well.
Hugs

Post 29 by DancingAfterDark (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 16:09:50

John, A.K.A. Captain Blackbeard has been going on about the things he's going to do about this site for ages and ages, so forgive me, but I hope you're not placing your hope in him to give you a new, more strictly controlled Zone BBS. And if you're really this bothered about what happens on a simple website, I suggest therapy.

Post 30 by jmbauer (Technology's great until it stops working.) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 16:14:54

hey, therapy! give me a call; we're offering discounts through the end of the month. Two sledge-hammer blows to the back of the skull for the price of just one life! think: you're asorted demons (and yes, it sounds as though you have a few) will never haunt you again.

or, better yet, ponder this: why do you think windows has a shut-down feature, or your modem has a power button or switch?

Post 31 by raylo (9) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 16:16:33

I'm not asking him for any support sir or should I say sarge.

Post 32 by DancingAfterDark (I just keep on posting!) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 16:17:13

Oh and:
'and fuck the guy who said raylo? fuck you.
I think I should have him banned.'
You want to have him banned for saying 'fuck you', so naturally, your defense is to say 'fuck you' right back. *shakes head*

Post 33 by The Roman Battle Mask (Making great use of my Employer's time.) on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 17:56:54

Ralo is yet another one of the special ones on this site. I'm amaized the zone's server hasn't shut it's self off and refused to turn back on.

Post 34 by Izzito (This site is so "educational") on Tuesday, 24-Jul-2007 18:04:53

I think that explains why the site has outages sometimes lol

Post 35 by Tech (Newborn Zoner) on Monday, 30-Jul-2007 17:37:35

Besides ranting, what is the point of this board again? I think I need my memory refreshed.

Post 36 by PorkInCider (Wind assisted.) on Tuesday, 31-Jul-2007 0:32:16

Well, while John AKA Captain Blackbeard has been trying to get something done about this site, he's also been trying to get me banned, but like the site, I'm still here too, and he's not. lol Keep dreaming little boy, and if not, just fuck off!

Post 37 by raylo (9) on Tuesday, 31-Jul-2007 10:00:25

let's move on now!

Post 38 by Fred Flintstone (Newborn Zoner) on Tuesday, 31-Jul-2007 12:34:57

boo freakin hoo. If you don't like it, leave and grow up! crying on these boards is only going to get you laughed at and thought of as a complete whiner.

Post 39 by Tech (Newborn Zoner) on Tuesday, 31-Jul-2007 14:18:38

Personally, I think this entire board is ridiculous, so I still don't quite understand why everyone is still talking about this.

Post 40 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Saturday, 18-Aug-2007 3:02:51

Well, I understand the freedom of speech, but I've seen rude posts criticizing me and calling me names. That's what the ignore feature is for, so I can use it. I won't say names, but these two people start making good board topics a place to make fun of me. Well, I'll just ignore them and be thankful for the friends I have.

Post 41 by audioadict (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Wednesday, 22-Aug-2007 3:28:31

Even though there are some people on the zone that can be rude, there are quite a few who are kind and thoughtful. I think that if someone on the zone is rude to you, don't let it get you down. Be thankful for those who care about you.

Post 42 by The SHU interpreter (I just keep on posting!) on Sunday, 26-Aug-2007 2:56:49

booo!