ARG~! Do you ever feel like your posts are being misread?! [Archive]

Romero&Juliet

12-02-2002, 10:31 PM

(Call this a quickie rant...)

well I'm no Angel (:D), but I think that sometimes my posts are sometimes taken out of context, well... taken seriously... and I'm made to look like an asshole! Mabye a weee joke is taken literally, or some sarcasm isin't picked up on..either way its SUCH a piss off!

The Postmaster General

12-02-2002, 11:36 PM

Sometimes it feels like people look for the worst possible thing in your post and focus on that.

This is totally hypothetical....

I could say that I liked Magnolia, but thought that Tom Cruise didn't give a good performance.

Then someone starts chewing into me for bashing Magnolia.

You mean like that, Romero? When people just take too much from something you've said.

FeverDog420

12-03-2002, 12:14 AM

Whaddaya mean, you don't like Magnolia? How can someone like Barton Fink but not Magnolia? Get your head out of you ass, Bubba - you don't know what you're talking about.

(note sarcasm)

BadCoverVersion

12-03-2002, 04:39 AM

Originally posted by Romero&Juliet
(Call this a quickie rant...)

well I'm no Angel (:D), but I think that sometimes my posts are sometimes taken out of context, well... taken seriously... and I'm made to look like an asshole! Mabye a weee joke is taken literally, or some sarcasm isin't picked up on..either way its SUCH a piss off!

So you don't like us...Well piss off then...Nobody asked you to be a bloody Schmoe matey! Bugger off with your la-de-da posts and your dissing my pals! Are you trying to insinuate that we are all bastards???

PS: Yes, tis very annoying! ;)

Jason Voorhees

12-03-2002, 05:42 AM

Well, my posts are brimming with esoteric knowledge, so I understand if people misread them.

I think this has happened to all of us on at least on one occasion. It can be damn annoying, but it's nothing too terrible.

freakandgeek

12-03-2002, 05:46 AM

it can be annoying yes, but like jason says, its not that big of a deal. you just explain. but of course, to the people that need to explain allthe time, that can get frustrating!

Reigh Kaufman

12-03-2002, 06:46 AM

Romero And Juliet

If you want to be a spaceman you go right ahead. Don't let anyone stop you from achieving your dreams and finding true happiness. The world needs more astronauts but remember that the training can be hard. Tom Hanks and co. suffered from nausea on the movie Apollo 13, while undergoing basic training. They even nicknamed the weightless simulator the 'vomit comet'. but don't be deterred, the world is crying out for good veterinarians; these days, it's important you get a good grounding in farmyard animals. But don't let anyone put obstacles in your path. The day you get your degree in plastic surgery, I'll be there with the botox and collagen implants....

I hear what you are saying, buddy. I feel your pain.

The Postmaster General

12-03-2002, 07:31 AM

Oh, real nice Reigh. Real nice.... Just single out Romero as your buddy. Why don't you just say that you don't like the rest of us? Huh? Why couldn't you just say that?

;)

Reigh Kaufman

12-03-2002, 08:14 AM

Bubba

I'm flattered that you would want to go out with me. Truly flattered. But do you have to be so obvious and ask me out on a public forum? People can read subtext, you know?

" real nice, Reigh" - thanks Bubba, I appreciate compliments.

Boba Joe

12-03-2002, 09:47 AM

I don't know why everyone keeps misreading my posts. It's hard being the genius that I am surrounded by so many friggin' idiots.
But I'm tryin'.

I'm kidding...so no hate e-mails or spam please!!

Romero&Juliet

12-03-2002, 08:37 PM

heheh...

I was asking for that, wasn't I?

please... there's REALLY no need to answer!

Grebdron

12-03-2002, 08:52 PM

Assholes.

:D

Rated R

12-03-2002, 09:53 PM

I saw a monkey once

The Claw

12-03-2002, 10:03 PM

I like to dance.

asyouwish530

12-03-2002, 10:45 PM

I know what is best for everyone

Gregorious8

12-04-2002, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by The Claw
I like to dance.

Do you like to do the Safety Dance??

~Twirls around with midgets in jester outfits to the Safety Dance~

Nobody ever really misunderstands my post because they aren't important enough.

freakandgeek

12-04-2002, 04:31 AM

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

Reigh Kaufman

12-04-2002, 06:48 AM

Yes, Freak and Geek, we know that you are insecure and have issues with people who like to wear their hair in a centre parting. This much is obvious from your last post - it's all there in black and white.

freakandgeek

12-04-2002, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
Yes, Freak and Geek, we know that you are insecure and have issues with people who like to wear their hair in a centre parting. This much is obvious from your last post - it's all there in black and white.

:cool:

freakandgeek

12-04-2002, 07:14 AM

also, SOME people take ythings too far. too seriously...chill out. a lot of people are so insulting and its so stupid and they just read your entry and say to themselves "ha ha i am going to blwo this thing way out of proportion because i am bored and i am a loser and then i am going to insult them"

makes me laugh

The Postmaster General

12-04-2002, 07:42 AM

And conversely. there are other times you are just playing around and having a good time then people take you seriously, and think you are at work to destroy them.

Romero - I think the biggest problem with misunderstandings is the lack of communication, and follow-up.

For instance, I might say something, not trying to offend someone, but perhaps just making a joke, or even oft times refering to something totally different. But, they take it as an offense.

That's the first part of the problem. The second part comes in when the person who feels they were offended, instead of saying something about it, just responds with another attack - whether it be an aggressive insult, or a passive-aggressive comment, sometimes even in another thread.

I think a good rule of thumb is to not be so quick to make the other person out to be some belligerent bully. Everyone here is at least a pretty nice person. I think Joblo goes out of his way to ensure this. Just try to excercise optimism once and a while.

If someone has offended you, stand up, and start a dialogue about it. I can't tell you how many times I've been like, "Is this guy for real, or just joshing?" My options are to a) react in front of the other schmoes and create tension, b) send them an e-mail or PM, asking if they were for real (usually no one means ill-will) or C) Forget about it, then wait and see if the person really is an ass hole, or if perhaps they just had an off day.

Surely there's more that you can do, but this seems like the big 3.

Reigh Kaufman

12-04-2002, 07:42 AM

Now he's picking on people who use moisturisers!!!!!!!

My God, man, people need to exfoliate...

Tsk-tsk.

freakandgeek

12-04-2002, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
Now he's picking on people who use moisturisers!!!!!!!

My God, man, people need to exfoliate...

Tsk-tsk.

ha ha:D

freakandgeek

12-04-2002, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by BubbaStrangelove
And conversely. there are other times you are just playing around and having a good time then people take you seriously, and think you are at work to destroy them.

Romero - I think the biggest problem with misunderstandings is the lack of communication, and follow-up.

For instance, I might say something, not trying to offend someone, but perhaps just making a joke, or even oft times refering to something totally different. But, they take it as an offense.

That's the first part of the problem. The second part comes in when the person who feels they were offended, instead of saying something about it, just responds with another attack - whether it be an aggressive insult, or a passive-aggressive comment, sometimes even in another thread.

I think a good rule of thumb is to not be so quick to make the other person out to be some belligerent bully. Everyone here is at least a pretty nice person. I think Joblo goes out of his way to ensure this. Just try to excercise optimism once and a while.

If someone has offended you, stand up, and start a dialogue about it. I can't tell you how many times I've been like, "Is this guy for real, or just joshing?" My options are to a) react in front of the other schmoes and create tension, b) send them an e-mail or PM, asking if they were for real (usually no one means ill-will) or C) Forget about it, then wait and see if the person really is an ass hole, or if perhaps they just had an off day.

Surely there's more that you can do, but this seems like the big 3.

yeah true!

The Postmaster General

12-04-2002, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by freakandgeek
yeah true!

:)

Hey Freak, check your private messages.

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 11:34 AM

Oh, great Bubba. You PM frakandgeek and not me. Damn, what's a guy here gotta do to get some (purely hetero) love? I try my hardest. I really do. But nobody loves me. I hate me.

flowrchild

12-04-2002, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron
Oh, great Bubba. You PM frakandgeek and not me. Damn, what's a guy here gotta do to get some (purely hetero) love? I try my hardest. I really do. But nobody loves me. I hate me.

You're a smart guy, and you hate yourself. We are just following your lead. So you should be flattered that we all agree with you about what a waste of flesh you really are.

;)

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 02:11 PM

You know you're finally someone when flowrchild cares enough to hate you. I hate you, too.http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/love/love27.gif

The Postmaster General

12-04-2002, 03:10 PM

Look can we stop refering to my ass. Yes, I do lots of deep bucket squats, leg curls, and lunges. Great, I appreciate the attention my gluts are getting, but enough is enough -- I'm starting to feel objectified!

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 03:16 PM

It's your face we've been referring to Bubba, but I can understand your confusion.

BadCoverVersion

12-04-2002, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by BubbaStrangelove
Look can we stop refering to my ass. Yes, I do lots of deep bucket squats, leg curls, and lunges. Great, I appreciate the attention my gluts are getting, but enough is enough -- I'm starting to feel objectified!

I'm intrigued...

What the fuck are "deep bucket squats"? They sound rather saucy...;)

Jason Voorhees

12-04-2002, 05:04 PM

Heheha.

deep bucket squats are very healthful

Reigh Kaufman

12-04-2002, 05:52 PM

I hear what you're saying Jason. Loud and clear. And you are absolutely correct: he is a tosspot. :D

BadCoverVersion

12-04-2002, 06:14 PM

Robertsons Golden Shredless...The breakfast of Champions!

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 06:43 PM

Ever had a Pink's Hot Dog? Damn, it's a fast car.

Congratulations, Romero & Juliet! You have initiated the topic with the most inane responses ever.

How about them Raiders?

flowrchild

12-04-2002, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron
You know you're finally someone when flowrchild cares enough to hate you. I hate you, too.http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/love/love27.gif

LOL that is the single funniest animated smiley face I have encountered.

You know I got nothing but love for ya, grebby!

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by flowrchild
LOL that is the single funniest animated smiley face I have encountered.

You know I got nothing but love for ya, grebby!

Promise?http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/love/love25.gif

The Claw

12-04-2002, 07:15 PM

I like to smell my underwear.

most of the time.

Grebdron

12-04-2002, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by The Claw
I like to smell my underwear.

most of the time.

What a coincidence. I LOVE to ski. But only during sweeps week.

Morgana

12-04-2002, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron
What a coincidence. I LOVE to ski. But only during sweeps week.

Oh I totally dig that tune!

I'm siiiiiinging in the rain, just siiiiiinging in the rain, what a glorious ummmm.... I'm haaaaaappy again.

the movie guy

12-04-2002, 08:11 PM

Grebdron wanted to kill me once... :)

The Claw

12-04-2002, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron
What a coincidence. I LOVE to ski. But only during sweeps week.

skiing sucks.

pimping yourself out is better.

asyouwish530

12-04-2002, 09:14 PM

Frankenstein I am

BadCoverVersion

12-04-2002, 09:18 PM

:rolleyes:

I'm off to make a monkey smoke a cigar...

The Claw

12-04-2002, 09:22 PM

I like monkies.

The Postmaster General

12-04-2002, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by BadCoverVersion
:rolleyes:

Whoa, BadCoverVersion! Are you saying you are trying to stare at asyouwish, or is this an attempt to get me to stare at The Claw.

Man, all you fuckers are turning against me! I'm onto you mutherfuckers and this ain't over. I'm leaving, and when I come back then it will be over!

Morgana

12-04-2002, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by BubbaStrangelove

Man, all you fuckers are turning against me! I'm onto you mutherfuckers and this ain't over. I'm leaving, and when I come back then it will be over!

NOOOOOOOOOO! Put that kryptonite away!

I'm blinded! I'm weak! I'm...I'm...losing... my...powe

BadCoverVersion

12-04-2002, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by BubbaStrangelove
Whoa, BadCoverVersion! Are you saying you are trying to stare at asyouwish, or is this an attempt to get me to stare at The Claw.

Man, all you fuckers are turning against me! I'm onto you mutherfuckers and this ain't over. I'm leaving, and when I come back then it will be over!

Shite Almighty!

I've been sussed...I was merely trying to cop a sneaky peak at Asyouwish...

The shame...:o

PS: The monkey refused to chug on cheap foreign fags...and casually declined a quality smoking pipe. I fear the monkey has grown sour and unappreciative. I may have to replace said monkey with a beer-swilling beagle.

Gregorious8

12-04-2002, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by The Claw
I like monkies.

Hey hey we're the monkies

The Claw

12-04-2002, 10:38 PM

What is going on here?

Jason Voorhees

12-05-2002, 04:46 AM

Good question, Claw. I also fully agree with your point about Bill Cosby. Whatever happened to him, anyway?

Reigh, you're the only one that got my last post. I also understand the exact meaning of your response; and, you're damn right: Ohio does have the best dressed police force

The Claw

12-05-2002, 06:57 AM

What? I dont know where bill cosby is.

ohio really DOES have the best dressed police force.

Morgana

12-05-2002, 11:50 AM

I have to disagree with both Jason and Reigh. While they make a strong argument for Columbian coffee beans, I say Jamaican Blue Mountain is still the best!

And Claw...the answer is blowing in the wind my friend, the answer is blowing in the wind. Or perhaps it's in the tea leaves?

Romero&Juliet

12-05-2002, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by Grebdron

Congratulations, Romero & Juliet! You have initiated the topic with the most inane responses ever.

yeah, you have no idea how proud it makes me!

The Claw

12-05-2002, 02:24 PM

Morgana the awnser to your question is Police Academy 6: City Under Seige

Hope that helps.

Grebdron

12-05-2002, 02:55 PM

...for me to POOP on.

God, I love Sunflower Seeds.

Grebdron

12-05-2002, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by the movie guy
Grebdron wanted to kill me once... :)

Twice.

Romero&Juliet

12-05-2002, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by The Claw
Morgana the awnser to your question is Police Academy 6: City Under Seige

Hope that helps.

nope.. it doesn't! I swear Mike, if Morgana rents that movie there's gonna be hell to pay!
you know, I though we were keeping a decent track record here...
I mean we've got ourselves a perfectly civilized thread and you have to go and mush it up by talking Poice Academy!

shaaaaaaaaaaame.

Grebdron

12-05-2002, 04:03 PM

Hey, Schindler's List is the best fucking song ever filmed. I'll stand by that.

The Claw

12-05-2002, 04:40 PM

I like Police Academy. I feel so dirty.

Gregorious8

12-05-2002, 06:58 PM

Hightower should have been in American Gladiators

Grebdron

12-05-2002, 07:01 PM

Gladiator was a great movie.

I used to have a dog named Fritz.

We weren't lovers.

The Claw

12-05-2002, 07:11 PM

I'm really a robotic talking dog.

the movie guy

12-05-2002, 07:50 PM

GYM!? What's a gym?...

Ohhh, GYYYYYMMM!....

Jason Voorhees

12-05-2002, 08:14 PM

Here's that plane ticket you asked for, Movie guy. But don't blame me if it's too old to use.

C.H.U.D. 2 is the best movie ever.

Gregorious8

12-05-2002, 08:50 PM

I agree, CHUD 2 deserved many oscars, but I have an more important issue. I have photographic proof that Michael Jackson is the antichrist.

Here it is, but be warned it causes emotional stress

http://www.orange-today.co.uk/images/web/37601.jpg

http://www.orange-today.co.uk/images/web/37600.jpg

Rated R

12-05-2002, 09:30 PM

Oh no it's that evil Gremlin that has been torturing me in my nightmares again! Please take him away!!!!

The Claw

12-05-2002, 10:10 PM

I have no penis.

Morgana

12-05-2002, 11:44 PM

Imagine the coincidence Claw, I don't have a penis either. Hmpf!

Greb - the tea leaves have spoken to me, I now have the answer for you. And the answer is - Keanu Reeves!

Romero - thanks for the warning. I will definitely reconsider going into the police academy now. ;)

arto_j

12-06-2002, 04:30 AM

I wanted a monkey for christmas, but it fell off the reindeer and married a frog.

Santa was pissed.

You know what I'm saying?

freakandgeek

12-06-2002, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Gregorious8
I agree, CHUD 2 deserved many oscars, but I have an more important issue. I have photographic proof that Michael Jackson is the antichrist.

Here it is, but be warned it causes emotional stress

http://www.orange-today.co.uk/images/web/37601.jpg

http://www.orange-today.co.uk/images/web/37600.jpg

AHHHHHHHHH:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Reigh Kaufman

12-06-2002, 06:07 AM

Some people find Brie to be an acquired taste - to those peple I say, 'think not what you can do for your cheese, think what your cheese can do for you'. That's what I said to Martha Plimpton when she asked me about corn on the cob...

Remember: You have to kiss a thousand frogs before you lick the toad that makes you trip.

Grebdron

12-06-2002, 11:05 AM

I once took a trip.

To the moon, Alice!!!

Anybody seen my wallet?

I lost it on my last foray to Disneyland.

I like Lima beans.

The Claw

12-06-2002, 11:33 AM

my penis is on the moon? How do you know that grebdron?

Grebdron

12-06-2002, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by The Claw
my penis is on the moon? How do you know that grebdron?

Because it was in my wallet. Duh!

Morgana

12-06-2002, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Reigh Kaufman
Some people find Brie to be an acquired taste - to those peple I say, 'think not what you can do for your cheese, think what your cheese can do for you'. That's what I said to Martha Plimpton when she asked me about corn on the cob...

Remember: You have to kiss a thousand frogs before you lick the toad that makes you trip.

A-ha! Been transmitting your subliminal messages again, have you laddie. Well, nothing escapes my infra-red vision!

For those without infra-red vision, I will translate. Clearly Reigh is not speaking of cheese here, he's speaking of polyester. He wants the entire world to be clad in polyester! Brace yourselves!