Why don't you post on Society, Culture & Politics?

[PaulB]

'Nuanced', I missed that one. I'd include in my previous post anyone pretentious enough to use that hideous word and think it makes them look 10% brighter than they really are.

 

[theclaud]

'Nuanced', I missed that one. I'd include in my previous post anyone pretentious enough to use that hideous word and think it makes them look 10% brighter than they really are.

So... the attitude problem is confined to SC&P, is it?

 

[jonny jeez]

This is all in your head. I didn't say what you suggest in your last sentence because that isn't what I meant. What I wrote was not at all rude, or an attack on anyone.

i didn't say it was , I said it looked like it was.

Why do you never seem to actually read my posts before leaping to a conclusion...im trying to help here

 

[welsh dragon]

And we're offf and running now. enjoy folks. Bye

 

[Aperitif]

England stuffed the Aussies at cricket, Team Sky are hauling Chris Froome to a strong position, Clare Balding gets out of your face now that Bat-a-Ball is over and everyone is huffing and puffing about the important things in life. If you want a good opinion about any topic, I suggest readers pay heed to 'Mrs M', ably assisted by @John the Monkey, within the 'Beer' thread.
This is pants.

 

[PaulB]

So... the attitude problem is confined to SC&P, is it?

...and begins a sentence with the word 'So'. There's another pet hate of mine.

 

[jonny jeez]

And we're offf and running now. enjoy folks. Bye

Shame innit...its like an inevitability.

 

[Crackle]

I understand what you are saying, and I accept that moderators generally act in good faith. What I am saying is that those who only know the board insofar as they are alerted to it by complaints will inevitably have a particular view of it, and that view is not necessarily especially nuanced or comprehensive.

But then, you can't be expected to know the history of all the board and posters and actually it doesn't matter. When you don't know, you drop back to working within the framework set up to moderate and there is one. It's evolved since my day of course. I also find it amusing that you think those in SCP need protection from being wound up. You think the board would change radically if some people were removed: It wouldn't, it's tone is set by some of it's oldest protaganists, they are the Yin and the Yang.

 

[welsh dragon]

Shame innit...its like an inevitability.

Unfortunately yes. Its like a train wreck., you can see it coming from a mile away, but there's nothing you can do to stop it. And every train wreck is exactly the same. I find it funny now.

 

[Archie_tect]

I've noticed that if you write a reasonable, respectful response to something people tend to ignore it ... [test].

 

[jonny jeez]

So... the attitude problem is confined to SC&P, is it?

I would say no but it manifests itself a whole lot more there than anywhere else and is practiced by a much smaller group. Like i say, I think there are good reasons for that (you actually took the time to explain the frustration to me a while back) but this doesn't excuse it....its so limiting and seems to restrict any invitation to newcomers to have a go and maybe learn something.

I've said it before, perhaps those who pride themselves on possessing a greater intellect can exercise this and work out a way to attract discussion from others rather than shut it down with clichés and insults, regardless of how frustrating the other poster is being....im not saying sugar coat it, just suggesting some patience...or help even.

 

[jonny jeez]

I've noticed that if you write a reasonable, respectful response to something people tend to ignore it ... [test].

Did you say something?

 

[mr messy]

There must be a few cafers out there that like to poke SCP with a stick now and again...just for giggles

 

[mr messy]

Entirely unrelated but kind of appropriate in an abstract nuanced sort of way, i dreamt i was about to be eaten by a dinosaur last night

 

[theclaud]

But then, you can't be expected to know the history of all the board and posters and actually it doesn't matter. When you don't know, you drop back to working within the framework set up to moderate and there is one. It's evolved since my day of course. I also find it amusing that you think those in SCP need protection from being wound up. You think the board would change radically if some people were removed: It wouldn't, it's tone is set by some of it's oldest protaganists, they are the Yin and the Yang.

I don't. I think that someone whose entire contribution to the board is a wind-up ought to be booted out, not because anyone needs protecting but because he makes the place so farking tedious.