A Word About Politeness...

[amolitor]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

I think our admin staff recognize that people sometimes have off days and say nasty things that are kind of atypical for them, so one doesn't want some sort of Zero Tolerance policy. It sounds like the screws are getting tightened about general bad behavior, though, and that's a good thing.

 

[The_Traveler]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

I think our admin staff recognize that people sometimes have off days and say nasty things that are kind of atypical for them, so one doesn't want some sort of Zero Tolerance policy. It sounds like the screws are getting tightened about general bad behavior, though, and that's a good thing.

People cannot stand not being the center of attention

 

[terri34 6]

I luvs being the DEVIL's Advocate!!

thanks for the honest answers.....

;-):taped sh::taped sh::taped sh::banghead::banghead::badangel::badangel:

:hug::

 

[cgipson1]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

So name some names! I once proposed that the community be given the option of voting a person OFF the forum (yea... like that TV show)... but it didn't go anywhere! I still think it would be a good idea....

I like the point that Sleist made!

There are people who post many photos and they inspire us through example. We see them post wonderful, meaningful, inspired works. Even when they fail, we know they are working at the craft
When they see fit to comment on our own works, we listen because they have shown by example that they know what it means to be a photographer.

Then there are others that talk.

And talk.
And talk.
And talk.

They pretend they know how to shoot and use long winded diatribes to convince others of their prowess behind the camera.
Yet, when they finally put their own work on the line (rarely), it makes one wonder if they even bother to listen to themselves.

Let the community decide.. or at least have a say, in who stays and who goes!

 

[terri34 6]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

So name some names! I once proposed that the community be given the option of voting a person OFF the forum (yea... like that TV show)... but it didn't go anywhere! I still think it would be a good idea....

I like the point that Sleist made!

There are people who post many photos and they inspire us through example. We see them post wonderful, meaningful, inspired works. Even when they fail, we know they are working at the craft
When they see fit to comment on our own works, we listen because they have shown by example that they know what it means to be a photographer.

Then there are others that talk.

And talk.
And talk.
And talk.

They pretend they know how to shoot and use long winded diatribes to convince others of their prowess behind the camera.
Yet, when they finally put their own work on the line (rarely), it makes one wonder if they even bother to listen to themselves.

Let the community decide.. or at least have a say, in who stays and who goes!

But darlin', that could backfire on you in such an unpleasant way!

 

[mmaria]

I came here to say that I've had a disagreement with someone, and with just a few smilies everything went pleasant....

but....here it goes again.....

so ... what was this thread about?

 

[cgipson1]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

So name some names! I once proposed that the community be given the option of voting a person OFF the forum (yea... like that TV show)... but it didn't go anywhere! I still think it would be a good idea....

I like the point that Sleist made!

There are people who post many photos and they inspire us through example. We see them post wonderful, meaningful, inspired works. Even when they fail, we know they are working at the craft
When they see fit to comment on our own works, we listen because they have shown by example that they know what it means to be a photographer.

Then there are others that talk.

And talk.
And talk.
And talk.

They pretend they know how to shoot and use long winded diatribes to convince others of their prowess behind the camera.
Yet, when they finally put their own work on the line (rarely), it makes one wonder if they even bother to listen to themselves.

Let the community decide.. or at least have a say, in who stays and who goes!

But darlin', that could backfire on you in such an unpleasant way!

Yea.. but if the community so decides, then that is it! I would deal with it. Personally... I don't worry about it! I am upfront about my abilities... and don't like Bull Sh*t! If my skills and willingness to help everyone except the "self-proclaimed PRO's" aren't enough.. then I shouldn't be here in the first place.

 

[sleist]

If my statement (or the original post) makes you feel even a slight bit guilty, then adjust your behavior accordingly.
Naming names is not required.

We all know who we are don't we?
If not, rest assured someone else does.

Nuff said.

 

[Overread16 4]

Let the community decide.. or at least have a say, in who stays and who goes!

The community already does.
They can report issues and explain their problems to moderators and admin or they can also send private messages to specific mods/admin to discuss things.

From there mods and admin will discuss current and past behaviour of the member and can then take action. We can discuss things with the member and hope that we can end things without the need for any disciplinary action. We can issue infractions and temp bans to hopefully show our seriousness with the problems if a member fails to correct their behaviour and - in very rare cases - we remove members who simply cannot change their behaviour.

This is vastly superior to just having voting games. Voting games on who stays and leaves only ever leads to fracturing the site community and reinforces niche groups that will snipe directly at each other. We don't want that; we don't want specific groups having conflicts with others on the site.

 

[IByte]

..I like pie

 

[IByte]

But darlin', that could backfire on you in such an unpleasant way!

...Hmmm TPF reality show let me think..

 

[kathyt]

It is maddening that even a simple 'Ok guys, new rule.' post gets turned into the usual stupid meta-discussion from the usual suspects trying to justify their horrible behaviors.

I think our admin staff recognize that people sometimes have off days and say nasty things that are kind of atypical for them, so one doesn't want some sort of Zero Tolerance policy. It sounds like the screws are getting tightened about general bad behavior, though, and that's a good thing.

Your name would be on there as having some "off" days! I can think of one in particular that if you were in front if me you would have lost a male part. I can laugh about it now though.

 

[kathyt]

But darlin', that could backfire on you in such an unpleasant way!

...Hmmm TPF reality show let me think..

I am in as long as Bryson and I get our own room.

 

[runnah]

Everyone one in this thread including myself are guilty of being a dick to many people. That tells me that either this places attracts more dicks than a drunk girl at a frat party or being a dick occasionally is normal and shouldn't be made into a huge deal.

 

[The_Traveler]

"I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER".

Telegram to the Friar's Club of Beverly Hills from Groucho Marx as recounted in 'Groucho and Me' (1959), p. 321