http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/bills/hb/hb0509f.pdf

What'll happen to this website if this law, or law like it, passes? Are we just going to one day say "no more cyber bullying because it's illegal" or are you going to ensure the changes are in before that happens, so the site doesn't end up liable for it?

Such a sad story that an 8th grader kills himself over cyber bullying...

FOXNews.com - States Pushing for Laws to Curb Cyberbullying - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,253259,00.html)

Yeah, I guess you could hit the red X but what if you are surfing and read the bullying first?

Plus, even if you hit the red X, the information is still out there for the web world to read and see.

Seems quite a bit of personal information is being posted around here lately and it just made me ponder. Is this a true threat to somd.com?

http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/bills/hb/hb0509f.pdf

What'll happen to this website if this law, or law like it, passes? Are we just going to one day say "no more cyber bullying because it's illegal" or are you going to ensure the changes are in before that happens, so the site doesn't end up liable for it?

Such a sad story that an 8th grader kills himself over cyber bullying...

FOXNews.com - States Pushing for Laws to Curb Cyberbullying - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,253259,00.html)

Yeah, I guess you could hit the red X but what if you are surfing and read the bullying first?

Plus, even if you hit the red X, the information is still out there for the web world to read and see.

Seems quite a bit of personal information is being posted around here lately and it just made me ponder. Is this a true threat to somd.com?

I don't think anything will happen here. No one here makes a point of chasing down idiots to other sites they may visit and ambush them. If you come here and make an a$$ of yourself, you pay the price. Everyone I have seen bullied here was pretty much an active participant in the back-and-forth among the forumites.

If someone can't stand the heat...they shouldn't pour the gas and light the match.

I don't think anything will happen here. No one here makes a point of chasing down idiots to other sites they may visit and ambush them. If you come here and make an a$$ of yourself, you pay the price. Everyone I have seen bullied here was pretty much an active participant in the back-and-forth among the forumites.

If someone can't stand the heat...they shouldn't pour the gas and light the match.

Pretty much. :yay:

I don't think anything will happen here. No one here makes a point of chasing down idiots to other sites they may visit and ambush them. If you come here and make an a$$ of yourself, you pay the price. Everyone I have seen bullied here was pretty much an active participant in the back-and-forth among the forumites.

If someone can't stand the heat...they shouldn't pour the gas and light the match.

But I think other sites are being visited...private sites at that. There is a troll that is gathering information and posting it here. If it were my site, I would be concerened.

True, if you can't take the heat, get out of the fire, but the fact remains, personal information, pictures, etc. are being posted. Sometimes you can argue that it comes from a public site, but it it is also coming from websites that are set to private.

The internet used to be fun. :ohwell:

The internet used to be fun.

I still think the internet is fun. And I think forums are fun. If you find yourself being a target, you have to ask yourself what you did to encourage it. Because not everyone on this forum is bullied. It's pretty easy to avoid the buttheads on here - just don't join Fight Club and go out partying with people you don't know, but who you've seen be jerks to other people. In short, stop trying to suck up to mean people.

I still think the internet is fun. And I think forums are fun. If you find yourself being a target, you have to ask yourself what you did to encourage it. Because not everyone on this forum is bullied. It's pretty easy to avoid the buttheads on here - just don't join Fight Club and go out partying with people you don't know, but who you've seen be jerks to other people. In short, stop trying to suck up to mean people.

You have big feet and your Momma dresses you funny. :razz:

But I think other sites are being visited...private sites at that. There is a troll that is gathering information and posting it here. If it were my site, I would be concerened.

True, if you can't take the heat, get out of the fire, but the fact remains, personal information, pictures, etc. are being posted. Sometimes you can argue that it comes from a public site, but it it is also coming from websites that are set to private.

The internet used to be fun. :ohwell:What is the legal definition of cyber bullying? This site primarily consists of adults. Not juvenile children (as hard as that is to believe). :lmao:

Although Vrai does have to rescue certain cry babies that can't fend for themselves... :thatguy:, :pulsestart: :jollyroger: :killingme

I still think the internet is fun, just join Fight Club

:fixed:

Although Vrai does have to rescue certain cry babies that can't fend for themselves... :thatguy: :pulsestart: :jollyroger: :singerlady: :betaboy:
:killingme

:fixed:

I still think the internet is fun. And I think forums are fun. If you find yourself being a target, you have to ask yourself what you did to encourage it. Because not everyone on this forum is bullied. It's pretty easy to avoid the buttheads on here - just don't join Fight Club and go out partying with people you don't know, but who you've seen be jerks to other people. In short, stop trying to suck up to mean people.

Oh, don't get me wrong. I am not targeted....yet lol. I don't go to internet parties either and certainly do not suck up to mean people. I know no one on here. I just thought the new proposed legislation was interesting and wondered if it would affect this forum. I do read a lot and notice there is much spewing of personal information. That was my only point. Does that put somd.com at risk should this bill be passed.

:fixed:Did he actually complain to Vrai?
Hey look!! :killingme Lets see yours!

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N/A 02-28-2009 06:24 PM Expired 1 Flaming vraiblonde
N/A 02-19-2009 08:41 AM Expired 0 Inappropriate/Obscene Language vraiblonde
N/A 01-06-2009 09:00 PM Expired 10 Flaming DeeJay

You have big feet and your Momma dresses you funny. :razz:

Cyber-bully :mad:

Oh, don't get me wrong. I am not targeted....yet lol. I don't go to internet parties either and certainly do not suck up to mean people. I know no one on here. I just thought the new proposed legislation was interesting and wondered if it would affect this forum. I do read a lot and notice there is much spewing of personal information. That was my only point. Does that put somd.com at risk should this bill be passed.

MouseBaby claimed to "know" people and have this place shut down. It's still here. :shrug:

Cyber-bully :mad:

:lmao: Let's go grab a beer. :buddies:

Did he actually complain to Vrai?
Hey look!! :killingme Lets see yours!

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06:24 PM Expired 1 Flaming vraiblonde
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08:41 AM Expired 0 Inappropriate/Obscene Language vraiblonde
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That's all I have......:shrug:
Vrai and I are bestest buddies, ya know.......:dye:

Does that put somd.com at risk should this bill be passed.

No because that doesn't happen on the main board. And if it does, it's taken care of. And if you're in a personal forum where this is going on, you are part of the problem if you get harassed because that is absolutely voluntary and you CHOSE to participate in it.

Most people on here do not get flamed and harassed. The ones that do typically instigated it, then want to go crying about how everyone is soooo mean :bawl: when they started the #### in the first place.

No because that doesn't happen on the main board. And if it does, it's taken care of. And if you're in a personal forum where this is going on, you are part of the problem if you get harassed because that is absolutely voluntary and you CHOSE to participate in it.

Most people on here do not get flamed and harassed. The ones that do typically instigated it, then want to go crying about how everyone is soooo mean :bawl: when they started the #### in the first place.

Again, I am not saying it's me. I just found the bill and wondered what impact it would have here. I find this place to be a wealth of useful information and just don't want to see it go up in flames.

Again, I am saying it's me, not this mpd

:fixed:

Again, I am not saying it's me. I just found the bill and wondered what impact it would have here. I find this place to be a wealth of useful information and just don't want to see it go up in flames.Don't worry. There was a poster named Kerad who claimed to report me to the Secret Service. :killingme That was a laugh we had for awhile.

Well needless to say, me and the forums are still here. :yay:

Don't worry. There was a poster named Kerad who claimed to report me to the Secret Service. :killingme That was a laugh we had for awhile.

Well needless to say, me and the forums are still here. :yay:

And then there is Mousebaby/WildCherry/Calypso who is still working on shutting the forums down......:killingme

Again, I am not saying it's me. I just found the bill and wondered what impact it would have here. I find this place to be a wealth of useful information and just don't want to see it go up in flames.

Well, don't worry - it won't. Cyber-bullying is a matter of opinion; if I told you some of the dumb complaints we get, you'd laugh yourself silly. But true cyber-bullying, where the "victim" is neither instigating nor participating, is rare on here and taken care of right away.

(I'm kind of hoping some of the "dumb complaintants" will jump on here to out themselves. :lol:)

(I'm kind of hoping some of the "dumb complaintants" will jump on here to out themselves. :lol:)

But misshelper and Jeff are gone......:shrug: Maybe Beta will chime in.....

(I'm kind of hoping some of the "dumb complaintants" will jump on here to out themselves. :lol:)

RoseRed did.

Maybe Beta will chime in.....

Why him? He's not a big complainer.

And then there is Mousebaby/WildCherry/Calypso who is still working on shutting the forums down......:killingme

I am not Calypso!!!!! :tantrum


:doh:

Why him? He's not a big complainer.

You're not in Fight Club...

Plus, he was behind one of my infractions....

But misshelper and Jeff are gone......:shrug: Maybe Beta will chime in.....

can I help you? :shrug:

Why him? He's not a big complainer.
I don't know? Cuz he likes me :smile:

You're not in Fight Club...

Plus, he was behind one of my infractions....

I'm not in Fight Club either. Only my name when you talk about me :biggrin:

vrai was talking about people who complain over things not worthy of infractions. Try to keep up :yay:

I am not Calypso!!!!! :tantrum


:doh:



suuuuuure

can I help you? :shrug:

:howdy: Hi Buddy!!!

:killingme....... say your name and you appear, just like Beetlejuice!

suuuuuure

Calypso is a 58 yr. old woman that lives in NC. I cannot be in two different states at once! :shrug:

I cannot be in two different states at once! :shrug:


Sure you can......Take another pill.....:shrug:

Sure you can......Take another pill.....:shrug:

:razz: It's not time for my bedtime meds. So :neener: :lmao:

Calypso is a 58 yr. old woman that lives in NC. I cannot be in two different states at once! :shrug:



suuuuuuuure she is

:howdy: Hi Buddy!!!

:killingme....... say your name and you appear, just like Beetlejuice!
Beetlejuice beetlejuice beetlejuice!


:razz: It's not time for my bedtime meds. So :neener: :lmao:

Can I pop you??

suuuuuuuure she is

whatever, believe what you want, it's just like everyone trying to find out who Black Francis is. Your all pissing up a rope. :shrug:

Beetlejuice beetlejuice beetlejuice!




Can I pop you??

You are about 23 yrs. too late, sorry. :love:

Can I pop you??

You are about 23 yrs. too late, sorry. :love:

Disgusting!!!! :barf:

Disgusting!!!! :barf:

:roflmao:

Disgusting!!!! :barf:

i'm feeling sick too

Plus, he was behind one of my infractions....

I'm sorry - WHO is behind your infractions????? :tap:

N/A 03-19-2009
10:53 AM Expired 1 Flaming vraiblonde


I'm sorry - WHO is behind your infractions????? :tap:

Me...duh :rolleyes:

If one is to be considered a reasonable adult human, one must take responsibility for their own actions. You give YOURSELF an infraction by not behaving in a responsible manner. Nobody does that for you.

I'm sorry - WHO is behind your infractions????? :tap:

me?...........:coffee:

me?...........

:smile:

You all get infractions for highjacking my thread. That's the rule. Now hand them out Vrai and make sure to give yourself one :biggrin:

Cyber-Bullying is very serious. Me and Black Francis had enjoyed some intimate NSA moments, and when I tried to contact him about a deadly disease that I contracted (from HIM!!) he would not reply. His response was to ban me from fight club!!

Cyber-Bullying is very real let me tell you!

Cyber-Bullying is very serious. Me and Black Francis had enjoyed some intimate NSA moments, and when I tried to contact him about a deadly disease that I contracted (from HIM!!) he would not reply. His response was to ban me from fight club!!
Cyber-Bullying is very real let me tell you!

:roflmao:

:roflmao:

I knew it all along an angry black gay man (well kinda a man)

I knew it all along an angry black gay man (well kinda a man)

:killingme


:buddies:

You have big feet and your Momma dresses you funny. :razz:

You are not trying to :lick: Vrai's face are you?

:killingme

Can I pop you??

You are about 23 yrs. too late, sorry. :love:

Isn't that how old you are, beta? :faint:

You being on the internet to witness the cyber bullying is your own fault. I dont care if you instigated it or not. A kid killing himself over what people say about him on the internet is stupid. He should have been outside playing and laughing at the retards online.

I don't think anything will happen here. No one here makes a point of chasing down idiots to other sites they may visit and ambush them. If you come here and make an a$$ of yourself, you pay the price. Everyone I have seen bullied here was pretty much an active participant in the back-and-forth among the forumites.

If someone can't stand the heat...they shouldn't pour the gas and light the match.

And that is why this law was passed, for dumbasses like you. You just assume that everyone that has ever been bullied or disrespected in the cyber world automaticaly derserved it. There are many people in here that are only brave because they are hiding behind a faceless name in here.

I find it so comical that people that have the biggest mouths in here are the ones that are against this. A person should be able to come to a website without having to deal with adults who behave like they are #######s.

You just assume that everyone that has ever been bullied or disrespected in the cyber world automaticaly derserved it.

I cannot speak for all websites across the internet, but in my 13 years of experience on this one, most of the time when people are "bullied", they either instigated it or egged it on. You don't have to believe that, but it's the truth. There have been any number of times someone will complain about abuse, I will go take care of the problem, only to come back and find that the person has started another thread to keep it going.

Then there are the ones who think "He's back," constitutes flaming and abuse. Not to mention the ones who put their whole personal life on the open board, but if someone refers to it, they get all bent out of shape over being "attacked".

So this stuff isn't cut and dried. In fact, your response above could be construed as "bullying" and "abusive".

I cannot speak for all websites across the internet, but in my 13 years of experience on this one, most of the time when people are "bullied", they either instigated it or egged it on. You don't have to believe that, but it's the truth. There have been any number of times someone will complain about abuse, I will go take care of the problem, only to come back and find that the person has started another thread to keep it going.

Then there are the ones who think "He's back," constitutes flaming and abuse. Not to mention the ones who put their whole personal life on the open board, but if someone refers to it, they get all bent out of shape over being "attacked".

So this stuff isn't cut and dried. In fact, your response above could be construed as "bullying" and "abusive".


You are right, I do not have to believe that, because I don't. I have seen way too many times where newbies come into a site, not just this one and get slammed. This site is one of the worst I have seen and certain people are allowed to do it, while others are not.

I purposely wrote what I did, to see if anyone would pick up on that "tone" of being a bully.

I cannot speak for all websites across the internet, but in my 13 years of experience on this one, most of the time when people are "bullied", they either instigated it or egged it on. You don't have to believe that, but it's the truth. There have been any number of times someone will complain about abuse, I will go take care of the problem, only to come back and find that the person has started another thread to keep it going.

Then there are the ones who think "He's back," constitutes flaming and abuse. Not to mention the ones who put their whole personal life on the open board, but if someone refers to it, they get all bent out of shape over being "attacked".

So this stuff isn't cut and dried. In fact, your response above could be construed as "bullying" and "abusive".

Apply for a waiver so the law doesn't extend to this site. Just tell the State that you're the Charles County Government and you don't want to fund education. :clap:

A person should be able to come to a website without having to deal with adults who behave like they are #######s.

Or they can log off and go find something else to do. :rolleyes:

Cyber-Bullying is very serious. Me and Black Francis had enjoyed some intimate NSA moments, and when I tried to contact him about a deadly disease that I contracted (from HIM!!) he would not reply. His response was to ban me from fight club!!

Cyber-Bullying is very real let me tell you!

:killingme

Or they can log off and go find something else to do. :rolleyes:

Why should they have to do that?

Why should they have to do that?

Anyone who gets so bent out of shape over something said by some stranger on the internets that they want to kill themselves or someone else should seek psychological help.

Anyone who gets so bent out of shape over something said by some stranger on the internets that they want to kill themselves or someone else should seek psychological help.

That is not an answer, why should anyone be subjected to any type of bullying? Step away from that one incident for a moment. Why would anyone get their rocks off by coming in here under a fake name just to harrass and try to upset people for fun and get a way with it making it less enjoyable for members that are not in a certain click.

Why should they have to do that?Because if they can't handle words on a screen, they should stay away from that screen and seek help.

That is not an answer, why should anyone be subjected to any type of bullying? Step away from that one incident for a moment. Why would anyone get their rocks off by coming in here under a fake name just to harrass and try to upset people for fun and get a way with it making it less enjoyable for members that are not in a certain click.

Because there's this thing called "the real world", and in this real world, there are people who are genuine doosh bags.

How do you know people are doing it to harrass people and upset people?

Why should they have to do that?

Is someone holding a gun to your head forcing you to read all the threads? :whistle: OR maybe you forgot that the little red X up in the upper right corner immediately closes the page. It's kinda like the tv remote control, if you don't like it turn the channel!

disclaimer: this was not ment in a hostile way

That is not an answer, why should anyone be subjected to any type of bullying? Step away from that one incident for a moment. Why would anyone get their rocks off by coming in here under a fake name just to harrass and try to upset people for fun and get a way with it making it less enjoyable for members that are not in a certain click.

Hey!!! Joey Ramone!!! What's up? Where are your sunglasses in your av pic?

Because if they can't handle words on a screen, they should stay away from that screen and seek help.

:yeahthat:

Why should they have to do that?

The internet (and forums like this) are a lot like a bar. Say you go to a bar and the crowd there is not the type you like to hang out with. What do you do? Do you stay there and deal with it or do you leave?

Say you go to a bar and there is a crowd there that you hang out with a lot. You get along great with this crew and you have a lot of fun. There is another crowd at this same bar that you don't really know, and another crowd and this same bar that you know of, and don't really care for. What do you do? You may try to mingle with the ones you don't know well, and the ones that you don't really care for but for the most part you hang out with the ones you do know and get along with. Ultimately, what you do is YOUR decision, and if YOU choose to stay in an environment that you are not comfortable with or don't agree with, then that's YOUR decision, but don't complain if things happen that you don't agree with, because you had the opportunity to remove yourself from that situation.



:shrug:

(3) “HARASS” MEANS TO:
(I) PLACE A PERSON IN REASONABLE APPREHENSION OF
IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE BODILY HARM, SEXUAL ASSAULT, CONFINEMENT, OR
RESTRAINT;

No real problem with this

OR
(II) FRIGHTEN, INTIMIDATE, OR CAUSE EMOTIONAL
DISTRESS.
But this is too subjective.

No real problem with this


But this is too subjective.

The geezer thing is still bothering you isn't it? :ohwell:

Why should they have to do that?

Because they obviously can't handle it, Joey!!

The geezer thing is still bothering you isn't it? :ohwell:

:kjo:

:nacho:

Nothing. :frown:

Geezer. :drama:

Anyone who gets so bent out of shape over something said by some stranger on the internets that they want to kill themselves or someone else should seek psychological help.

:bonehead:

The geezer thing is still bothering you isn't it? :ohwell:

No, I took a pill and hit the O2 tank and feel much better now.

:kjo:

:nacho:

Nothing. :frown:

Geezer. :drama:

Stop bullying me.

:blahblah:


:smack: STFU or I'll KYA!!! :burning:

:smack: STFU or I'll KYA!!! :burning:

I'd like to see you try. :rolleyes:

:bonehead:

:giggle:

I'd like to see you try. :rolleyes:

:buttkick:

You are right, I do not have to believe that, because I don't. I have seen way too many times where newbies come into a site, not just this one and get slammed.

Well, you're full of it. Newbies who come on here with a combative attitude or want advice on how to cheat on their spouse are typically met with ridicule. But there have been any number of people who've come on, said hi, been welcomed warmly and had no problems.

You get what you're looking for around here.

You are right, I do not have to believe that, because I don't. I have seen way too many times where newbies come into a site, not just this one and get slammed. This site is one of the worst I have seen and certain people are allowed to do it, while others are not.

I purposely wrote what I did, to see if anyone would pick up on that "tone" of being a bully.

If you say their name three times while looking in a mirror they will appear.

Yeah, I get picked on sometimes but that's cause everybody loves me so much. And I gotta agree with Vrai on this one. Until I started stuff I never experienced 'bullying'. Before that this site seemed pretty open to newbies.

Yeah, I get picked on sometimes but that's cause everybody loves me so much. And I gotta agree with Vrai on this one. Until I started stuff I never experienced 'bullying'. Before that this site seemed pretty open to newbies.

Bonehead is a prime example of not being able to handle the forums....He has taken it to another level with physical threats......and the crazy thing is that he thinks I am someone else IRL.....On top of that he started all the attention that I give him.....The guy is PSYCHO, talking about taking pictures of my car and front door.....What a nutcase! I wonder if he is married to Mousebaby/Wildcherry....:confused: Now that's a Love Connection!!! I'll be back in 2 and 2.....:killingme

Yeah, I get picked on.

:bawl:

Every one likes to pick on me.........but I love it.:diva:

Bonehead is a prime example of not being able to handle the forums....He has taken it to another level with physical threats......and the crazy thing is that he thinks I am someone else IRL.....On top of that he started all the attention that I give him.....The guy is PSYCHO, talking about taking pictures of my car and front door.....What a nutcase! I wonder if he is married to Mousebaby/Wildcherry....:confused: Now that's a Love Connection!!! I'll be back in 2 and 2.....:killingme

Well thank you Black Francis. You justly deserved the physical threats. And you have not had the courage to respond. I am glad you are so amused but words do have consequences. It really is too bad you don't understand. It will catch up to you at some point in your life if not me then someone else.

Well thank you Black Francis. You justly deserved the physical threats. And you have not had the courage to respond. I am glad you are so amused but words do have consequences. It really is too bad you don't understand. It will catch up to you at some point in your life if not me then someone else.

::shakinginmyboots::

Well thank you Black Francis. You justly deserved the physical threats. And you have not had the courage to respond. I am glad you are so amused but words do have consequences. It really is too bad you don't understand. It will catch up to you at some point in your life if not me then someone else.

:eyebrow::shocking:

words do have consequences..

They are exactly what you just said.......WORDS.....you big dummy! Wake up, this is the internet, old man!

Why can't everyone just get along? :cds:

Why can't everyone just get along? :cds:

Beaver, what happened to your poof thread about the poof thread?

:popcorn:

Beaver, what happened to your poof thread about the poof thread?

:popcorn:

IDK :shrug: Ask vraiblonde :shrug:

:bawl:

Awww, you know you love me. I give you something to do. :howdy:

Why can't everyone just get along? :cds:

Because Beaver not every man can stand another.....well you are are a boy so I do not expect you to understand. This is man stuff in a few years you may understand if your mommy has enough boy friends, but maybe not.

Because Beaver not every man can stand another.....well you are are a boy so I do not expect you to understand. This is man stuff in a few years you may understand if your mommy has enough boy friends, but maybe not.

You are a sad strange old man.

Because Beaver not every man can stand another.....well you are are a boy so I do not expect you to understand. This is man stuff in a few years you may understand if your mommy has enough boy friends, but maybe not.

Now that's funny!

I still think the internet is fun. And I think forums are fun. If you find yourself being a target, you have to ask yourself what you did to encourage it. Because not everyone on this forum is bullied. It's pretty easy to avoid the buttheads on here - just don't join Fight Club and go out partying with people you don't know, but who you've seen be jerks to other people. In short, stop trying to suck up to mean people.

:yay:

Because if they can't handle words on a screen, they should stay away from that screen and seek help.

Seriously? I find that disturbing that people who come into a community website such as this, to look for information or talk to others in their local area and cannot do so without the rude and uncalled for behavior that I have seen demonstrated in here.

Why do they not have the right to go into websites without someone thinking they are being "funny" by being rude or harrassing to them.

Why is it the people who are not able to control themselves in a mature and reasonable manner asked not to leave until they can handle themselves better?

Originally Posted by vraiblonde
I still think the internet is fun. And I think forums are fun. If you find yourself being a target, you have to ask yourself what you did to encourage it. Because not everyone on this forum is bullied. It's pretty easy to avoid the buttheads on here - just don't join Fight Club and go out partying with people you don't know, but who you've seen be jerks to other people. In short, stop trying to suck up to mean people.

So now you are saying people who feel that way are just asking for it?
That may be the case in some instances but not in all.

Seriously? I find that disturbing that people who come into a community website such as this, to look for information or talk to others in their local area and cannot do so without the rude and uncalled for behavior that I have seen demonstrated in here.

Why do they not have the right to go into websites without someone thinking they are being "funny" by being rude or harrassing to them.

Why is it the people who are not able to control themselves in a mature and reasonable manner asked not to leave until they can handle themselves better?

The same reason that there are mambsy pambsy people that whine all the time and try to dictate to others how to run a forum because they have their wittle feelings hurt :shrug:

Well, you're full of it. Newbies who come on here with a combative attitude or want advice on how to cheat on their spouse are typically met with ridicule. But there have been any number of people who've come on, said hi, been welcomed warmly and had no problems.

You get what you're looking for around here.

I have to disagree, that is not always the case. It is always the same little group that likes to go around and "pounce" or people especialy newbies or people who do not agree with them.

Like I said, you allow certain people to get away with things, while others have been banned for less.

I have to disagree, that is not always the case. It is always the same little group that likes to go around and "pounce" or people especialy newbies or people who do not agree with them.

Like I said, you allow certain people to get away with things, while others have been banned for less.


:popcorn: Who are the the people in that little group?

They are exactly what you just said.......WORDS.....you big dummy! Wake up, this is the internet, old man!

So just because it is the internet, you feel that excuses you from acting like an ass?

The same reason that there are mambsy pambsy people that whine all the time and try to dictate to others how to run a forum because they have their wittle feelings hurt :shrug:


I do not think anyone wants to dictate on how to run a website. But I do think they should enforce more when members are incapable of handling themselves without being rude or excessive harrassment of another member, people should be able to come into a website without having to deal with someone who thinks they can get away with anything they want just because it is the internet.

:popcorn: Who are the the people in that little group?

Vince, Dye..and some of the other short munchkins..

Like I said, you allow certain people to get away with things, while others have been banned for less.

And many people who get in trouble say the same thing: Why ME??? How come nobody EVER gets infracted or banned but ME???

And the crybabies who think everything is an attack say: WHY don't you take care of this??? That person was RUDE to me!!! OTHER people get banned, but you won't do ANYTHING about this because THAT person is your friend and you HATE me!

:jameo:

I do not play favorites. This myth has already been debunked numerous times, right here on the open board. Some people just don't do well communicating with large groups of strangers. That is hardly my fault.

Seriously? I find that disturbing that people who come into a community website such as this, to look for information or talk to others in their local area and cannot do so without the rude and uncalled for behavior that I have seen demonstrated in here.

Why do they not have the right to go into websites without someone thinking they are being "funny" by being rude or harrassing to them.

There are TONS of places to find information other than a forum. Like I said, if words on a screen from a stranger affect them to the point they consider legal action, they have more serious mental issues.

Why do the clowns not have a right to be funny, rude or harrassing?

And there are plenty of threads where the OP got the info they requested. Case in point the person asking about moving to Waldorf. She received tons of replies and was not harassed because she didn't act like a clown.

It's the goofs who have an attitude that usually receive the flamings they deserve.

And many people who get in trouble say the same thing: Why ME??? How come nobody EVER gets infracted or banned but ME???

And the crybabies who think everything is an attack say: WHY don't you take care of this??? That person was RUDE to me!!! OTHER people get banned, but you won't do ANYTHING about this because THAT person is your friend and you HATE me!

:jameo:

I do not play favorites. This myth has already been debunked numerous times, right here on the open board. Some people just don't do well communicating with large groups of strangers. That is hardly my fault.

"We hope you enjoy the forums, as we enjoy providing them for you. But we have no tolerance for people who can't conduct themselves in a reasonably mature fashion."

You cannot sit here and say that all members behave in a reasonably mature fashion. This is not a new complaint about some of the behavior in here by certain members.

rude or excessive harrassment of another member

That is a matter of opinion. I've had outraged reports because someone used someone else's initials in a post. Not a nice little "please remove this," but accusing me of allowing their "personal private information" to be posted on the main board. Like I read every single post and know what every single member's real name is. So, you know, I can be on the lookout for initials and such.

:rolleyes:

Then there was the outrage because Person 1 was romantically involved with Person 2, and I was somehow supposed to know that and start chopping off heads when another poster mentioned it, because apparently it was some huge secret that nobody on the forum was supposed to know about (except me).

:rolleyes:

THEN there was the outrage because someone had a problem with someone else in real life, and I was supposed to keep them from making any posts either directly or indirectly referencing the complainer.

:rolleyes:

GROW UP.

"We hope you enjoy the forums, as we enjoy providing them for you. But we have no tolerance for people who can't conduct themselves in a reasonably mature fashion."

You cannot sit here and say that all members behave in a reasonably mature fashion. This is not a new complaint about some of the behavior in here by certain members.

Feel free to leave if you don't like it here. I don't know what else to tell you. If you want a forum that is run to your exact specifications and only allows people that you personally approve of, start your own.

I think our participation list speaks for itself, that obviously most people don't have a problem here.

That is a matter of opinion. I've had outraged reports because someone used someone else's initials in a post. Not a nice little "please remove this," but accusing me of allowing their "personal private information" to be posted on the main board. Like I read every single post and know what every single member's real name is. So, you know, I can be on the lookout for initials and such.

:rolleyes:

Then there was the outrage because Person 1 was romantically involved with Person 2, and I was somehow supposed to know that and start chopping off heads when another poster mentioned it, because apparently it was some huge secret that nobody on the forum was supposed to know about (except me).

:rolleyes:

THEN there was the outrage because someone had a problem with someone else in real life, and I was supposed to keep them from making any posts either directly or indirectly referencing the complainer.

:rolleyes:

GROW UP.

That's the thing... People will never grow up. This is your livlihood.

There are TONS of places to find information other than a forum. Like I said, if words on a screen from a stranger affect them to the point they consider legal action, they have more serious mental issues.

Why do the clowns not have a right to be funny, rude or harrassing?

And there are plenty of threads where the OP got the info they requested. Case in point the person asking about moving to Waldorf. She received tons of replies and was not harassed because she didn't act like a clown.

It's the goofs who have an attitude that usually receive the flamings they deserve.

Mike that is not the point, if someone wanted to come to somd.com they should be able to do so and know they are not going to be subjected to the bullshiat that happens in here. If certain people like to have fun with each other thats fine, but when someone says, enough is enough and express they are not comfortable with the way they are being treated then it is time to back off.

I never said it was all threads or all newbies that experince this at all times. But it does happen. We are all adults in here (for the most part), it should not be asking too much if the person on the other end does not feel comfortable with the way a member is speaking to them to ask them to back off.

Because Beaver not every man can stand another.....well you are are a boy so I do not expect you to understand. This is man stuff in a few years you may understand if your mommy has enough boy friends, but maybe not.

Why are you bringing his mom into this? Isn't that kinda like BF bringing your wife into shiat? :confused:

I never said it was all threads or all newbies that experince this at all times. But it does happen. We are all adults in here (for the most part), it should not be asking too much if the person on the other end does not feel comfortable with the way a member is speaking to them to ask them to back off.

If those people have a problem, they should simply leave the forum. Problem solved.

If those people have a problem, they should simply leave the forum. Problem solved.

Legally it won't work like that.

That is a matter of opinion. I've had outraged reports because someone used someone else's initials in a post. Not a nice little "please remove this," but accusing me of allowing their "personal private information" to be posted on the main board. Like I read every single post and know what every single member's real name is. So, you know, I can be on the lookout for initials and such.

:rolleyes:

Then there was the outrage because Person 1 was romantically involved with Person 2, and I was somehow supposed to know that and start chopping off heads when another poster mentioned it, because apparently it was some huge secret that nobody on the forum was supposed to know about (except me).

:rolleyes:

THEN there was the outrage because someone had a problem with someone else in real life, and I was supposed to keep them from making any posts either directly or indirectly referencing the complainer.

:rolleyes:

GROW UP.

Sure that happens, but with saying that you also know about the other threads where people accused others of doing things they may or may not have done, Penn for example.

Or how about when the lady jumped from the bridge and people who did not even know the woman was in here talking trash about her, for not only her freinds to read, but her family as well. They just lost someone and have people in here writing shiat like that was disgusting.

If those people have a problem, they should simply leave the forum. Problem solved.

Again, I ask why should they leave, when they have done nothing wrong?

let me add this is a community forum, for the people of the community not just a select few that have been in here since the beginning and think they can run people out.

Mike that is not the point, if someone wanted to come to somd.com they should be able to do so and know they are not going to be subjected to the bullshiat that happens in here. If certain people like to have fun with each other thats fine, but when someone says, enough is enough and express they are not comfortable with the way they are being treated then it is time to back off.

I never said it was all threads or all newbies that experince this at all times. But it does happen. We are all adults in here (for the most part), it should not be asking too much if the person on the other end does not feel comfortable with the way a member is speaking to them to ask them to back off.

Like I said in my other post, if you are at a public event or place and you don't like the company that is there, you either leave, or you choose to stay. If you choose to stay, you have no business complaining about the people or events there.

Same holds true here. :shrug:

Like I said in my other post, if you are at a public event or place and you don't like the company that is there, you either leave, or you choose to stay. If you choose to stay, you have no business complaining about the people or events there.

Same holds true here. :shrug:

My point is... If the cyber bullying laws pass, ideas like this one will be obsolete.

Like I said in my other post, if you are at a public event or place and you don't like the company that is there, you either leave, or you choose to stay. If you choose to stay, you have no business complaining about the people or events there.

Same holds true here. :shrug:

If I were at a public event that had rules and regulation set up such as most forums do, and I was being harrassed by another person at this event, and they would not back off after I had asked them to, I would find someone in authority to report it too and expect them to handle it.

Why are you bringing his mom into this? Isn't that kinda like BF bringing your wife into shiat? :confused:

Because he wants to get a reaction and thinks I'm going to respond to his juvenile :bs: with threats and insults about his family like he does.

A few people pointed that out to me. And don't report it either, let it stay so everyone can see what kind of sad, sick, sorry old man Bonehead is. :smile:

Again, I ask why should they leave, when they have done nothing wrong?

let me add this is a community forum, for the people of the community not just a select few that have been in here since the beginning and think they can run people out.

Seriously, who are these select few old timers you keep referring to? :confused:

Again, I ask why should they leave, when they have done nothing wrong?

let me add this is a community forum, for the people of the community not just a select few that have been in here since the beginning and think they can run people out.

It may have been created for the community, but it doesn't belong to the community. It's a privately owned business, and if the owners chose to shut it down tomorrow, there's not a damn thing the community could do about it.

If I were at a public event that had rules and regulation set up such as most forums do, and I was being harrassed by another person at this event, and they would not back off after I had asked them to, I would find someone in authority to report it too and expect them to handle it.

That someone would be Vrai. And she will handle it.

It may have been created for the community, but it doesn't belong to the community. It's a privately owned business, and if the owners chose to shut it down tomorrow, there's not a damn thing the community could do about it.

I am confused, what does shutting it down have to do with anything?

That someone would be Vrai. And she will handle it.

... or tell him he's a kook and needs mental help. :killingme

I am confused, what does shutting it down have to do with anything?

It's a privately owned business. The point is, the owners can do anything with it that they want. If you don't like the way they run it, create your own forums and run them the way you want.

That someone would be Vrai. And she will handle it.

Exactly my point. If I were in public and someone spoke to me the way some people have spoken to others in here I would ask them to leave me alone. If they fail to do so, then I would find security at the event and have them handle it. If the person who is harrassing me was one of the security's friends I would expect them to still handle it.

Seriously, who are these select few geezers you keep referring to? :confused:

I think one of them was established yesterday. :biggrin:

Like I said in my other post, if you are at a public event or place and you don't like the company that is there, you either leave, or you choose to stay. If you choose to stay, you have no business complaining about the people or events there.

Same holds true here. :shrug:

:yeahthat: Besides, there's these thing called "free will," and "right to choose" that we as humans enjoy; even though there are many who don't realize it, apparently.

Think about this: you go to a party. You walk in the door and the odor of "grass" about knocks you down. Do you yell above the crowd to knock it off because you don't do drugs or like the smell? No, you leave if you don't want to be around it.<<<<-------Free will; right to choose, see?

Exactly my point. If I were in public and someone spoke to me the way some people have spoken to others in here I would ask them to leave me alone. If they fail to do so, then I would find security at the event and have them handle it. If the person who is harrassing me was one of the security's friends I would expect them to still handle it.

And she would.

Exactly my point. If I were in public and someone spoke to me the way some people have spoken to others in here I would ask them to leave me alone. If they fail to do so, then I would find security at the event and have them handle it. If the person who is harrassing me was one of the security's friends I would expect them to still handle it.

Seriously though. Think about it. This is the internet. I know quite a few people who post on here, but for the most part, I don't know them from Adam and wouldn't know them if they rang me up at JCPenney, if they were my dental hygenist, or if they were my lawyer for Christ's sake. And I doubt they would know me. So why am I gonna hold what they say on here at face value?

It's your choice to take what they say to heart or just blow it off as words typed in a computer. People need to get their head out of the asses and not take this crap so seriously. :rolleyes:

It's a privately owned business. The point is, the owners can do anything with it that they want. If you don't like the way they run it, create your own forums and run them the way you want.

That is not even close to a solution to this, it is a public forum, they have rules that they posted themselves, which they should adhere to. They also have classified ads paid for by companies in the community which hope will be exposed to the people who visit this website, forums included that would lead to future customers.

If this were a closed or private forum that informed the members of activities or stated in the rules and regs something to that effect, that would be diffferent.

That is not even close to a solution to this, it is a public forum, they have rules that they posted themselves, which they should adhere to. They also have classified ads paid for by companies in the community which hope will be exposed to the people who visit this website, forums included that would lead to future customers.

If this were a closed or private forum that informed the members of activities or stated in the rules and regs something to that effect, that would be diffferent.

This is personal, isn't it? :lmao:

:blahblah:

STFU.

Seriously though. Think about it. This is the internet. I know quite a few people who post on here, but for the most part, I don't know them from Adam and wouldn't know them if they rang me up at JCPenney, if they were my dental hygenist, or if they were my lawyer for Christ's sake. And I doubt they would know me. So why am I gonna hold what they say on here at face value?

It's your choice to take what they say to heart or just blow it off as words typed in a computer.

I have to agree to a certain extent, but that is not always the case, many people in here do know one another in real life. There have been threads in here where real names were mentioned and real life incidents were brought in.

Bottom line is, if you are ok with the bantering that is one thing, but how hard is it to just back off when someone asks you to, or handle yourself reasonably mature fashion? (not my words those are in the Rules and regs here.)

I am not saying somd is the worst forum ever, there are tons of threads in here that are fun, but I am not even close to being the first to speak out about this in here.

I have to agree to a certain extent, but that is not always the case, many people in here do know one another in real life. There have been threads in here where real names were mentioned and real life incidents were brought in.

Bottom line is, if you are ok with the bantering that is one thing, but how hard is it to just back off when someone asks you to, or handle yourself reasonably mature fashion? (not my words those are in the Rules and regs here.)
I am not saying somd is the worst forum ever, there are tons of threads in here that are fun, but I am not even close to being the first to speak out about this in here.

It's not that hard. I had a person on here that used my first name in a thread and I have no idea who they were. Nor do I care. I had several pm's after that saying "OMG, who is that? How do they know your real name?" I didn't know and I didn't care.

If someone is riding you that hard, stop replying to their posts when they are picking on you. It may take a while for them to realize it, but eventually they will realize that they aren't making the impact on you that they were hoping to and they will go away and find someone else to "stalk". We are, for the most part, adults, and should conduct ourselves in that fashion. Unfortunately, some of us do not carry ourselves in that fashion. Learn to pick your battles - some are not worth the effort.

*specifically meant for Bonehead to read*

This is personal, isn't it? :lmao:

Not really, it is just another aspect of the topic. I have been concerned over some of the things said in threads I have seen, and have already stated examples.


I was mainly a member of thebaynet, and came over here because when I googled a topic of interest in the area at the time, several of the threads from somd.com popped up. That, and people at work if you mention somd.com they have their opinions about it, good and bad saying the same thing. So, bottom line, no it is not personal just because I do not agree with the majority in here.

but how hard is it to just back off when someone asks you to

How hard is it to use that little "ignore" feature, instead of whining?

It's not that hard. I had a person on here that used my first name in a thread and I have no idea who they were. Nor do I care. I had several pm's after that saying "OMG, who is that? How do they know your real name?" I didn't know and I didn't care.

If someone is riding you that hard, stop replying to their posts when they are picking on you. It may take a while for them to realize it, but eventually they will realize that they aren't making the impact on you that they were hoping to and they will go away and find someone else to "stalk". We are, for the most part, adults, and should conduct ourselves in that fashion. Unfortunately, some of us do not carry ourselves in that fashion. Learn to pick your battles - some are not worth the effort.

*specifically meant for Bonehead to read*


I agree, but you also have to factor in, that this is a public forum and if real peoples names are mentioned, or enough information is provided where people can figure out who they are talking about, some of the things said in here anyone can come and read.

I mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge, the threads in here and some of the posts in here were not only uncalled for but should have not been allowed to remain.

I personaly would not want the job of having to moderate a forum, it would be too exhausting but I can see where some people are comging from and agree with them.

How hard is it to use that little "ignore" feature, instead of whining?

Well, crap... I just reported her for harrassing Vraiblonde... I should have just ignored her...:doh:

How hard is it to use that little "ignore" feature, instead of whining?

Whinning? I don't know, if you don't like what I am saying then why don't you try it and let me know?

I agree, but you also have to factor in, that this is a public forum and if real peoples names are mentioned, or enough information is provided where people can figure out who they are talking about, some of the things said in here anyone can come and read.

I mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge, the threads in here and some of the posts in here were not only uncalled for but should have not been allowed to remain.

I personaly would not want the job of having to moderate a forum, it would be too exhausting but I can see where some people are comging from and agree with them.

This is a public (visible and open to use by the public), where people of the community discuss what's happening in their community. If it's in the news, it's fair game for discussion.

I agree, but you also have to factor in, that this is a public forum and if real peoples names are mentioned, or enough information is provided where people can figure out who they are talking about, some of the things said in here anyone can come and read.

I mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge, the threads in here and some of the posts in here were not only uncalled for but should have not been allowed to remain.

I personaly would not want the job of having to moderate a forum, it would be too exhausting but I can see where some people are comging from and agree with them.

I have a feeling the law will pass. When it does, you may see opinions change. Until then forget it. :lol:

Whinning? I don't know, if you don't like what I am saying then why don't you try it and let me know?


Not whinning. Whining.

Exactly my point. If I were in public and someone spoke to me the way some people have spoken to others in here I would ask them to leave me alone. If they fail to do so, then I would find security at the event and have them handle it. If the person who is harrassing me was one of the security's friends I would expect them to still handle it.

And would you then go stand next to the person who had harassed you, talk to them, engage them? No. You'd avoid them.

Believe it or not, some people like to spar and don't mind the back and forth. If one person is harassing another person, and that other person is harassing right back, I assume they're enjoying themselves. Otherwise they wouldn't engage.

Well, crap... I just reported her for harrassing Vraiblonde... I should have just ignored her...:doh:

harrassing Vraiblonde? Really? So, if I am in here talking and handling myself in a mature manner and you consider that harrassing then you must agree that others who do not handle themselves as nicely as I have are harrassing members as well and should be reported.

I agree, but you also have to factor in, that this is a public forum and if real peoples names are mentioned, or enough information is provided where people can figure out who they are talking about, some of the things said in here anyone can come and read.

I mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge, the threads in here and some of the posts in here were not only uncalled for but should have not been allowed to remain.

I personaly would not want the job of having to moderate a forum, it would be too exhausting but I can see where some people are comging from and agree with them.

Why should they have been pulled? This is a public forum and it is based upon the opinions of the posters.

I remember a few years back there was an incident that involved a well loved forumite in here. I'm sure Vrai's first instinct was the pull the thread, but she kinda had to keep it up because it was another one of those incidences that is up for scrutiny by the public.

Just like the sabersaw sex scandal a few weeks back...if that had been a forumite (for all we know it could have been), and this person was a personal friend of Vrai's, should Vrai have pulled the thread to protect her friend? Or kept it up because that's her obligation as the owner of this forum?

Correct me if I'm wrong or misleading, Vrai.

harrassing Vraiblonde? Really? So, if I am in here talking and handling myself in a mature manner and you consider that harrassing then you must agree that others who do not handle themselves as nicely as I have are harrassing members as well and should be reported.

See? If a person doesn't get a simple joke, and thinks everything they read is gospel, they need to be locked up in a padded room for their own safety.

This is a public (visible and open to use by the public), where people of the community discuss what's happening in their community. If it's in the news, it's fair game for discussion.

What does that have to do with the comments I made?

Correct me if I'm wrong or misleading, Vrai.

No, you're right. If it's a news story or matter of public record, it's no secret and it's unrealistic to think people shouldn't discuss it.

And would you then go stand next to the person who had harassed you, talk to them, engage them? No. You'd avoid them.

Believe it or not, some people like to spar and don't mind the back and forth. If one person is harassing another person, and that other person is harassing right back, I assume they're enjoying themselves. Otherwise they wouldn't engage.

I agree with If one person is harassing another person, and that other person is harassing right back. But in a forum such as this when they do not enjoy it, the words they say are not spoken they are writen, and left for all others to see.

If I come into a thread that I am interested in talking about, and I have one person in here that does not like me and looks for me in here just to harrass me, sure I can ignore it, but it does not take away the fact the words they printed in here for others to read.

What does that have to do with the comments I made?

You mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge = community news = fair game for discussion.

See? If a person doesn't get a simple joke, and thinks everything they read is gospel, they need to be locked up in a padded room for their own safety.

Wow.

And she would.

Not if it was something stupid. Or if the complainer actually started the problem.

"This person is attacking me and posting my personal information! I am from Savannah, GA and this person came on saying 'Hi from Savannah!' That is clearly an attempt to stalk me and harass me! I DEMAND that you do something about this!"

(Laughing? That is a true story. And they flat wouldn't take no for an answer when I refused to ban or warn the poster. Emailed me several times, threatened to get a lawyer, etc. No kidding.)

You mentioned the lady who jumped off the bridge = community news = fair game for discussion.

Yes, I did but how is it fair game to post things about a woman you do not even know making fun of her or making statements about her friends and family that they let her down fair? Sure it is fair game to discuss but is it really fair to have hurtful statments like that in a forum for all to see?

Wow.
:yeahthat: Yeah, mAlice is pretty astute and to the point, huh?

Wow.


Yeah, that's kinda' how I feel about your point of view as well. So, there ya' go.

Not if it was something stupid. Or if the complainer actually started the problem.

"This person is attacking me and posting my personal information! I am from Savannah, GA and this person came on saying 'Hi from Savannah!' That is clearly an attempt to stalk me and harass me! I DEMAND that you do something about this!"

(Laughing? That is a true story. And they flat wouldn't take no for an answer when I refused to ban or warn the poster. Emailed me several times, threatened to get a lawyer, etc. No kidding.)

Wow, there is a wide spectrum to this for sure.

:yeahthat: Yeah, mAlice is pretty astute and to the point, huh?

Not really, I was astounded and speechless at how stupid her comment was.

I agree with If one person is harassing another person, and that other person is harassing right back. But in a forum such as this when they do not enjoy it, the words they say are not spoken they are writen, and left for all others to see.

If I come into a thread that I am interested in talking about, and I have one person in here that does not like me and looks for me in here just to harrass me, sure I can ignore it, but it does not take away the fact the words they printed in here for others to read.

Regardless of whether or not they are written or spoken, they are words. They cannot hurt you. At least that's what the little nursery rhyme says. :shrug:

And again, if no one knows who "jayboy" is, how is anyone reading going to relate the comments made to you? In 5 years, is what someone you don't even know says on here going to have a profound effect on your life? Honestly, it shouldn't. And if it does and it's in a negative you, you have serious issues.

If someone directly associated with a news event comes on here and reads what is said, then they need to be sure they have their big girl/boy panties on before they start to read, because while to your face, someone may be kissing up to you, but in here, they are gonna speak the truth.

Yeah, that's kinda' how I feel about your point of view as well. So, there ya' go.

I am sure you do.

Wow.

Why "wow"? If someone has no sense of humor and is so socially inept that they cannot decipher an obvious joke, they have no business in a public forum, or around large groups of people in general. The world won't change to suit them, so they're going to either have to adapt or drop out.

Not really, I was astounded and speechless at how stupid her comment was.

I'm crushed :bawl:














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See how that works? I didn't take it personally. Why? Because I really don't care what you think of me. You're a stranger on the internet that has no impact on my life, or what my friends think of me. My friends also don't care what you think about me.

Why "wow"? If someone has no sense of humor and is so socially inept that they cannot decipher an obvious joke, they have no business in a public forum, or around large groups of people in general. The world won't change to suit them, so they're going to either have to adapt or drop out.

Is that going to be your defense in a Court of Law? :killingme

And would you then go stand next to the person who had harassed you, talk to them, engage them? No. You'd avoid them.

Believe it or not, some people like to spar and don't mind the back and forth. If one person is harassing another person, and that other person is harassing right back, I assume they're enjoying themselves. Otherwise they wouldn't engage.

I think your assumptions should be a special section in the Rules of the Road.

I'm serious.

Then, you can point to it and say "Look, it says right here that if your arm hurts when you lift it up and you keep lifting it up that I am then going to give you the benefit of the doubt as to why you CHOOSE to keep doing it AND I will take the position that you will stop when you CHOOSE choose to do so. Let me know when someone forces your arm up and then I will intervene."

Regardless of whether or not they are written or spoken, they are words. They cannot hurt you. At least that's what the little nursery rhyme says. :shrug:

And again, if no one knows who "jayboy" is, how is anyone reading going to relate the comments made to you? In 5 years, is what someone you don't even know says on here going to have a profound effect on your life? Honestly, it shouldn't. And if it does and it's in a negative you, you have serious issues.

If someone directly associated with a news event comes on here and reads what is said, then they need to be sure they have their big girl/boy panties on before they start to read, because while to your face, someone may be kissing up to you, but in here, they are gonna speak the truth.

Yes and no, spoken words are not out there forever until they are deleted for everyone to see.

I think I already addressed this in another post but I do see what you are saying, in most cases I agree with you, but not all threads or topic fall under that. There are many cases out there that has caused concern for people to bring this to attention and push for this law.

Is that going to be your defense in a Court of Law? :killingme

I suspect that if some unreasonable bill gets passed regarding cyber bullying, that vrai will have no problem coming up with a solution. I suspect she'll start by getting rid of the whiners.

It's always the biggest most loudest cry baby's that get their way. The ones that are more laid back and could really give a crap even if its the majority view point end up getting boned in the ass.

Why "wow"? If someone has no sense of humor and is so socially inept that they cannot decipher an obvious joke, they have no business in a public forum, or around large groups of people in general. The world won't change to suit them, so they're going to either have to adapt or drop out.

I had more to that post, but I agree with the jokes, but we are not talking about someone just joking. We are talking about cases that involved more than just joking.

I had more to that post, but I agree with the jokes, but we are not talking about someone just joking. We are talking about cases that involved more than just joking.


On this forum? Or the cases that are causing all the whoopla?

Is that going to be your defense in a Court of Law? :killingme

It won't get that far. "Abuse" and "bullying" are so subjective that there's no way Congress can pass a law against it. And if they DO pass the law, say goodbye to not only this forum, but ALL forums and chatrooms and venues for public opinion. Because no matter what the topic or what was said, no matter how vague or benign, someone will insist that they are being bullied. And no company can fight against the constant lawsuits, even if the case is eventually thrown out.

jayboy, based on your logic, I should have reported you for calling me stupid, right?

It won't get that far. "Abuse" and "bullying" are so subjective that there's no way Congress can pass a law against it. And if they DO pass the law, say goodbye to not only this forum, but ALL forums and chatrooms and venues for public opinion. Because no matter what the topic or what was said, no matter how vague or benign, someone will insist that they are being bullied. And no company can fight against the constant lawsuits, even if the case is eventually thrown out.

Sad but true.

jayboy, based on your logic, I should have reported you for calling me stupid, right?

Yes, but based on your logic, you should just take the joke or ignored me

Yes, but based on your logic, you should just take the joke or ignored me

Exactly! I think you get the point now! :clap:

Yes, but based on your logic, you should just take the joke or ignored me

And that's what she did. Unless I just haven't received the reported post yet. :smile:

It won't get that far. "Abuse" and "bullying" are so subjective that there's no way Congress can pass a law against it. And if they DO pass the law, say goodbye to not only this forum, but ALL forums and chatrooms and venues for public opinion. Because no matter what the topic or what was said, no matter how vague or benign, someone will insist that they are being bullied. And no company can fight against the constant lawsuits, even if the case is eventually thrown out.


But we can still post in your personal forum, right? 'Cuz no whiners will be allowed.

Exactly! I think you get the point now! :clap:

Oh I got the point, I was only showing it from the other side

Exactly! I think you get the point now! :clap:

I don't know, dude. If some complete stranger on the internet called me stupid, I'd be on the next flight to kick their ass and ask questions letter.

And that's what she did. Unless I just haven't received the reported post yet. :smile:

Can't argue that.:buddies:

jayboy, if you don't like this forum, leave.

Whatever you do, don't join Fight Club. :baby:

I don't know, dude. If some complete stranger on the internet called me stupid, I'd be on the next flight to kick their ass and ask questions letter.

later :smoochy:

I don't know, dude. If some complete stranger on the internet called me stupid, I'd be on the next flight to kick their ass and ask questions letter.

Ask questions IN a letter? Questions about letters? Letter in question asking? Boy, you're stupid.















:lol:

jayboy, if you don't like this forum, leave.

Whatever you do, don't join Fight Club. :baby:

I love fight club.

I have tried to reply to this tread several times but I always deleted it because I didn't want to run the risk of offending someone, which in todays society of pussies is virtually impossible.


Oh CRAP!:banghead:

I apologize to the pussies if I made them feel intimidated or upset.

Yes, but based on your logic, you should just take the joke or ignored me

One of your quotes from last year. Maybe you have forgotten it.

I would hope, she is secure enough in herself not to let internet garble bother her.

Ask questions IN a letter? Questions about letters? Letter in question asking? Boy, you're stupid.







:lol:
:lol:

One of your quotes from last year. Maybe you have forgotten it.

Again, I am NOT saying this from personal experince. I was showing the other side, which in no way implies that I am not at fault as well.

Again, I am NOT saying this from personal experince. I was showing the other side, which in no way implies that I am not at fault as well.

Your signature line is hurtful. You quoted me and I had to read it. :bawl:

Your signature line is hurtful. You quoted me and I had to read it. :bawl:

LOL

I was showing the other side


Thank you for enlightening me. Are you finished now?

I don't know, dude. If some complete stranger on the internet called me stupid, I'd be on the next flight to kick their ass and ask questions letter.

Stoopid. :rolleyes: But I only mean that in the most knock-off fashionistic, fake tanning, croc wearing kinda way. :love:

One of your quotes from last year. Maybe you have forgotten it.

I take that back. And I mean that in the most knock-off fashionistic, fake tanning, croc wearing kinda way. :love:

Thank you for enlightening me. Are you finished now?

:razz:

Stoopid. :rolleyes: But I only mean that in the most knock-off fashionistic, fake tanning, croc wearing kinda way. :love:



I take that back. And I mean that in the most knock-off fashionistic, fake tanning, croc wearing kinda way. :love:


You should invite her to join you at the lake...and bring a picnic basket.

I have tried to reply to this tread several times but I always deleted it because I didn't want to run the risk of offending someone, which in todays society of pussies is virtually impossible.


Oh CRAP!:banghead:

I apologize to the pussies if I made them feel intimidated or upset.

You are such a geezer. :rolleyes:











:nacho: :kjo: :frown:

:razz:

First, you should change your av.....You are not attractive at all and you are quite annoying..... that's all.....:shrug:

First, you should change your av.....You are not attractive at all and you are quite annoying..... that's all.....:shrug:

Oh good grief

First, you should change your av.....You are not attractive at all and you are quite annoying..... that's all.....:shrug:

The post above has been reported...

Oh good grief

Don't worry about it. McFly was just looking in the mirror as he was responding to you.

Oh good grief, Charlie Brown

:fixed:

Don't worry about it. McFly was just looking in the mirror as he was responding to you.

Hi Chasey.....:howdy: Everyone is not as beautiful as you my dear!!

It won't get that far. "Abuse" and "bullying" are so subjective that there's no way Congress can pass a law against it. And if they DO pass the law, say goodbye to not only this forum, but ALL forums and chatrooms and venues for public opinion. Because no matter what the topic or what was said, no matter how vague or benign, someone will insist that they are being bullied. And no company can fight against the constant lawsuits, even if the case is eventually thrown out.

I hope you have a back up plan. :huggy:

I never said it was all threads or all newbies that experince this at all times. But it does happen. We are all adults in here (for the most part), it should not be asking too much if the person on the other end does not feel comfortable with the way a member is speaking to them to ask them to back off.

Such is life, happens in the grocery store, gas station, mall, etc. Most people learn to roll their eyes and move on. You expect an internet forum to be any different?

I hope you have a back up plan. :huggy:

Hi Kain.....:howdy: Long time, no see!!

I hope you have a back up plan. :huggy:

She said that if it passes she is closing down the forum so no need to have a back up plan... if I read that right :confused:

She said that if it passes she is closing down the forum so no need to have a back up plan... if I read that right :confused:

She will need a brand new career. That's what I was talking about.

She said that if it passes she is closing down the forum so no need to have a back up plan... if I read that right :confused:

Ignorance is bliss.....

....and Kain falls into that category.....

She will need a brand new career. That's what I was talking about.

She is opening a restaurant and serving her brisket. :smile:

Look around. There's more to this site than the forums :duh:

She will need a brand new career. That's what I was talking about.

I disagree. The site doesn't need the forums to survive.

Look around. There's more to this site than the forums :duh:

You took the words right out of my mouth. :lol:

You took the words right out of my mouth. :lol:

No wonder they had a funny taste. :dye:

Look around. There's more to this site than the forums :duh:

:killingme Kain thinks she makes a living off the forums...:killingme

Not really, I was astounded and speechless at how stupid her comment was.

Well after reading this thread and all your complaints and drivel, I would go out of my way to bully the crap outta you! :baby:

No wonder they had a funny taste. :dye:

Sorry bout the glitter. :blushing:

Don't worry about it. McFly was just looking in the mirror as he was responding to you.

LOL

Sorry bout the glitter. :blushing:


:faint:

Well after reading this thread and all your complaints and drivel, I would go out of my way to bully the crap outta you! :baby:

Shocker there...

LOL

:killingme......and you thought a "mirror" joke was funny? So along with looking like Joey Ramone you have no sense of humor.....interesting!

Shocker there...

I don't like your tone, what did you mean by that?

:razz:

http://forums.somd.com/3400441-post25.html
http://forums.somd.com/3400374-post16.html

Seems you have taken part in a little cyber bullying yourself :whistle:

:killingme......and you thought a "mirror" joke was funny? So along with looking like Joey Ramone you have no sense of humor.....interesting!

The odd thing is a while back she had a different picture as her av... not the same person that is on there right now :confused:

http://forums.somd.com/3400441-post25.html
http://forums.somd.com/3400374-post16.html

Seems you have taken part in a little cyber bullying yourself :whistle:

I never said I did not, it was not until I got a PM from someone that told me that my comments really hurt them that I was able to see the other side of it.

http://forums.somd.com/3400441-post25.html
http://forums.somd.com/3400374-post16.html

Seems you have taken part in a little cyber bullying yourself :whistle:

Imagine that......another hypocrite!!!!

I never said I did not, it was not until I got a PM from someone that told me that my comments really hurt them that I was able to see the other side of it.

HYPOCRITE

The odd thing is a while back she had a different picture as her av... not the same person that is on there right now :confused:

Bullshiat if it was not the same person. The three pictures I used other than a generic avatar have been me, with the exception of one with me and by BF.

If I am wrong prove it.

Bullshiat if it was not the same person. The three pictures I used other than a generic avatar have been me, with the exception of one with me and by BF.

If I am wrong prove it.
The very first av you had was just of a face of a woman, did not show her body just the face. It was not the same girl in your av now.

Sorry bout the glitter. :blushing:

:wink:

Bullshiat if it was not the same person. The three pictures I used other than a generic avatar have been me, with the exception of one with me and by BF.

If I am wrong prove it.

I am finding your variation of the swear word meaning male cow poop very offensive, please refrain from using it in the future. TIA

I never said I did not, it was not until I got a PM from someone that told me that my comments really hurt them that I was able to see the other side of it.

Really? Cause you posted this one months after those other threads. Telling people if they didnt like what you had to say they should ignore it.
http://forums.somd.com/3532143-post12.html

HYPOCRITE

I think you meant to say MPD HYPOCRITE :yay:

Really? Cause you posted this one months after those other threads. Telling people if they didnt like what you had to say they should ignore it.
http://forums.somd.com/3532143-post12.html


:lmao:

Really? Cause you posted this one months after those other threads. Telling people if they didnt like what you had to say they should ignore it.
http://forums.somd.com/3532143-post12.html

Damn, Anna Nicole, you go girl!!!!

http://forums.somd.com/3400441-post25.html
http://forums.somd.com/3400374-post16.html

Seems you have taken part in a little cyber bullying yourself :whistle:

Really? Cause you posted this one months after those other threads. Telling people if they didnt like what you had to say they should ignore it.
http://forums.somd.com/3532143-post12.html

Amazing how the ones doing all the "cyber-bullying" are the ones who support this legislation.

:whistle:...

:wink:

:love:

Really? Cause you posted this one months after those other threads. Telling people if they didnt like what you had to say they should ignore it.
http://forums.somd.com/3532143-post12.html

:shoutingfromtherooftop: I :HEART: YOU!!!!!!!!!

Jayboy looks like quite the ass now........:killingme

Jayboy looks like quite the ass now........:killingme

Actually I was thinking she sounded like Beta boy. :whistle:

Amazing how the ones doing all the "cyber-bullying" are the ones who support this legislation.

Oh look. It's the yappy, leg humping Beav.

Oh look. It's the yappy, leg humping Beav.

Stop cyber bullying him Dye :cds:


:roflmao:
:smoochy:

:lmao:

Damn, Anna Nicole, you go girl!!!!

Amazing how the ones doing all the "cyber-bullying" are the ones who support this legislation.

:love:



:shoutingfromtherooftop: I :HEART: YOU!!!!!!!!!

:kjo:

Stop cyber bullying him Dye :cds:
:roflmao:
:smoochy:

I didn't tell him to DIAF so it wasn't bullying. :biggrin:

:kjo:

:nacho:


:tantrum

Jayboy looks like quite the ass now........:killingme

Got a new avatar for him/her/it.

Actually I was thinking she sounded like Beta boy. :whistle:

:killingme That Jayboy avatar does look like Beta in drag.....:killingme

Notice how jayboy went *poof* like a thread started by MouseTurd when it was called out.

:kjo:

Vrai must've turned your smilies off. :burning:

The very first av you had was just of a face of a woman, did not show her body just the face. It was not the same girl in your av now.

Looks like the same person to me. But what does it matter? :confused:

She must have put us all on iggy. :jet: Imagine that!

Quote:
Originally Posted by GopherM
I don't think anything will happen here. No one here makes a point of chasing down idiots to other sites they may visit and ambush them. If you come here and make an a$$ of yourself, you pay the price. Everyone I have seen bullied here was pretty much an active participant in the back-and-forth among the forumites.

If someone can't stand the heat...they shouldn't pour the gas and light the match.


And that is why this law was passed, for dumbasses like you. You just assume that everyone that has ever been bullied or disrespected in the cyber world automaticaly derserved it. There are many people in here that are only brave because they are hiding behind a faceless name in here.

I find it so comical that people that have the biggest mouths in here are the ones that are against this. A person should be able to come to a website without having to deal with adults who behave like they are #######s.


Fascinating...have you even checked my thread history to see if and whom I have EVER bullied here or instigated others to bully.

In light of your stance, you reference to me as a "dumbass" would seem to place you in a position of cyberbullying. You are using your own view and harsh statements toward me to belittle my opinion and minimize my right to have and voice my own opinion. Not once did I affirm my belief that it is correct and proper to be a cyber bully...I only stated the obvious conclusion I have come to participating in this particular forum. Almost without exception everyone here that has gotten burned, brought their own fuel and struck their own match. When the fire starts, it's just like any other fire. I find it interesting to watch from a distance, but I ain't getting close enough to roast my weenie (or anyone elses)!