There are so many young, opinionated people on here...

Page 7 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
M

Marshallj

Platinum Member
Mar 26, 2003
2,326
0
76
Originally posted by: luvly
MarshallJ, don't mind those who have resorted to calling you names. You raise a good point indeed. I have avoided political and serious discussions primarily for the reason you mentioned. However, I am not sure that AT is an exception. In fact, I would say that those forums with civil discussions are exceptions. Nevertheless, the irony with AT is that it's a forum with many technically savvy members, One would expect the same level of intelligence and maturity when those same members participate in non-technical discussions, yet when it comes to political discussions and social issues there's a tendency for masses to congregate and resort to calling the opponents and dissenters names. Hardly do they state their facts and reasoning or constructively refute the arguments of the dissenters.

I would venture to say that it is indeed likely the age tendency at this forum. Most (including myself) are pretty young people. Sadly though, the few older folks whose posts I read aren't any better. Confusing, isn't it? :/
Click to expand...

I agree. It makes for a bad situation. And once tensions start running high, it makes other people behave poorly also. I've also been known to lose my temper and engage in such behavior, but I realize that it was a mistake and not the way to go. I still try to make things better, even if I don't always succeed.

It's good to see that someone else can see the positive side of things.
 
L

LinuxIdiot

Golden Member
May 20, 2002
1,209
0
0
There are high levels of smartness to be seen in marshallj's posts
rolleye.gif
 
M

Marshallj

Platinum Member
Mar 26, 2003
2,326
0
76
Originally posted by: LinuxIdiot
There are high levels of smartness to be seen in marshallj's posts
rolleye.gif
Click to expand...

Oh no, I offended another one.

My post was like a can of Raid... you spray it once and bugs keep falling ill for weeks.
 
G

GroundZero

Diamond Member
Oct 17, 2002
3,669
1
0
Originally posted by: MacGaven
Fvck U

;)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Go to FW and you'll see a flame-fest/ That's what happens when you mix hot deals, extremely greedy people, and an unregulated piss-poor forums.

The moderators here at AT do an incredible job, especially in Hot Deals and FS/FT. They are a little more lenient in Off-Topic which is kind of nice.
Click to expand...


you get the jackass of the day award...

 
S

Spyro

Diamond Member
Dec 4, 2001
3,366
0
0
Originally posted by: GroundZero
Originally posted by: MacGaven
Fvck U

;)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Go to FW and you'll see a flame-fest/ That's what happens when you mix hot deals, extremely greedy people, and an unregulated piss-poor forums.

The moderators here at AT do an incredible job, especially in Hot Deals and FS/FT. They are a little more lenient in Off-Topic which is kind of nice.
Click to expand...


you get the jackass of the day award...
Click to expand...

For replying to that, I'd say the honour is all yours. ;)
 
L

Looney

Lifer
Jun 13, 2000
21,938
5
0
Originally posted by: Marshallj
Originally posted by: LinuxIdiot
There are high levels of smartness to be seen in marshallj's posts
rolleye.gif
Click to expand...

Oh no, I offended another one.

My post was like a can of Raid... you spray it once and bugs keep falling ill for weeks.
Click to expand...

Why is it that you always think people are offended personally by what you post? Just because you have thin skin doesn't mean everybody else does.
 
L

LinuxIdiot

Golden Member
May 20, 2002
1,209
0
0
Originally posted by: Marshallj
Originally posted by: LinuxIdiot There are high levels of smartness to be seen in marshallj's posts
rolleye.gif
Click to expand...
Oh no, I offended another one. My post was like a can of Raid... you spray it once and bugs keep falling ill for weeks.
Click to expand...

eh 0_o if i could only use the ghey emoticon from Genmay :\ For your opinion DessertCart you didnt offend me I just find you very retarded :D

kthxbye
 
A

akseli

Member
Apr 21, 2003
121
0
0
I personally just joined this forum yesterday --- I'm pretty much testing it out, and i'm no exactly loving what I'm seeing ... I spend most of the "free" time on ExtremeTech, now over there flaming is plain old NOT tolerated... This should be the case at all tech-related forums.

What I don't agree on with you, is the fact that you state that people from a certain age group are the cause for the flaming, this, especially in cyberspace, is not the case. ANYONE can come into these forums and start flaming people, claiming that they are 40 when in reality they are 10, or vice-versa, remember this is cyberspace, and the way people act/talk cannot be used to judge a persons age/sex/location ---



That's just my 2 cents...
 
T

tinyabs

Member
Mar 8, 2003
158
0
0
Originally posted by: Moralpanic
Originally posted by: Marshallj
Originally posted by: Moralpanic


The power of deindividualization due to the anonymity of the web causes people to behave in ways they normally don't... which includes flaming. So it's not fair to pick on 15-25 year olds.
Click to expand...

You have brought up an interesting point and I agree with that statement. I do think that some people will take advantage of the anonymous nature. But I also think that younger people will be more likely to take advantage of it, and I think that older people will be more likely to keep the debate civil. Neither side is guaranteed to behave a certain way, but I think the likelihood does change.
Click to expand...

Maybe you should take some of that statistical knowledge you have and apply it to yourself. You're taking one board, and coming to a hasty generalization from it. Go and find some 'adult' boards where there are open discussions and with a decent size member list, and see whether there is flaming. CNN had one of the biggest flamefests when it was around (i just checked, apparently they took the forum down... i wonder why), and 99% of the people there were adults.... intelligent, professional adults as well. You had well educated people from all round the world, flaming each other. I'm sure there has even been studies done about that forum.
Click to expand...

Your point bring out one thing. People tend to be more liberal on Internet than real life because of anonymity. In real life, people are more careful about what they say and do because they are responsible for that. Conversely on the internet, even if you goatse or flame another, all you get is words and more words;

You get paid in real life to live on Internet.

Mr MJ, your point may be revelant in another 30 years when there are Interpol (Internet Police) around.


 
LordMaul

LordMaul

Lifer
Nov 16, 2000
15,168
1
0
I haven't read much of this thread, but I will say this: You people disgust me. He specifically states something that is fairly obvious, yet should have been stated - Many people here are opinionated, but it would be nice if you people could keep things civil.

And you turn this thread into a multiple-page flamefest. That 1) Proves how immature all of you are, and 2) shows he was at least mostly right.


:disgust:
rolleye.gif
 
T

tinyabs

Member
Mar 8, 2003
158
0
0
Originally posted by: Marshallj
Originally posted by: Atlantean

Funny you should ask, I asked as well. I doubt he will answer, probably some 14 year old trying to gain internet attention.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...

As I've said before, general rules of a conversation or debate state to attack the *idea*, not the person expressing it.

For instance, if someone brings up an idea that you find ridiculous, you should state why his idea is not valid... but you should not change the focus to the individual and call him an idiot.[/quote]

And finally, I believe everyone in this thread has something to say about everything the individual posted in this thread. But we are kind enough to restrain ourselves cos the individual had never been flamed, and therefore take forum flaming so seriously. Ernestly, I really want to flame the individual but this is getting naive and I afraid the individual would give me a hard time in this forum, i really do. So if there is anything hard feelings regarding to my posts, I apologized to the individual and resign myself from this forum.

And Marshallj, do you think you could be my penpal where we exchange emails on affairs and ideas? I'm 25, an Asian (sure you don't mind).
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom