My thoughts of the internet

And if you are not having fun, perhaps consider adapting a thing or 2 (no i do not mean change your thoughts/opinions for anyone else, but maybe the approach?)

 

exactly! for me, these days, it is just a time killer for a few minutes..I used to be fairly addicted though and used to let it sway my emotions a little, but I found by limiting the intake, it has decreased and I get more enjoyment out of it..

 

But of course the op doesn't believe in science, she just KNOWS

 

Yep, exactly.

And that is me 100%.

When I found I was not having fun on the internet-a forum- anymore and letting stuff get to me too much, I gave myself some space and focused on things that mattered and came back w a new perspective.

And yea, now I do not take the internet seriously at all. If I do start to notice a day where I feel cranky or whatever-and stressed out- and things DO start to get to me (on here), I take that as a sign that it's time for me to sign off and do something else because the internet and forums should be FUN... if it's not fun, it's not worth being on there (at least for that day), so (I) go do something else that is fun or relaxing. It's really that simple. Oh..and when stuff starts to get to me (on here) it's ALWAYS because I allow it to.

 

It's more than just a few. From her profile page:

 

lolololo

 

I noticed about the activity award....and it is kind of weird. I am not sure what that is all about, and I am not sure I want this award to keep passing back and forth. Isn't it someone else's turn yet?

 

I never said I didn't believe in science. I was clear in what I communicated .. no need to twist and distort my words.

 

I'm not interested in controlling people. I don't harass people, Lorna. You have your issues of interest or activism and I suppose I have mine.

I don't flippantly dismiss human attitude and behavior as irrelevant because "it's the internet". It matters online just as much as it does face to face, on the ground-level reality.

That's my point. There's always that "can't beat 'em, might as well join 'em" game but I'm not into it.

recess yard was *decades* ago

 

I said what I wanted to say. Now I'm going to leave this thread, enjoy the rest of my day and enjoy the weekend.

*PEACE*

 

MS outlook servers having some issues today. It's an off an on issue...good thing I know a lil bit

 

Being on the internet is bit like driving a car. Some people when they drive (I confess I do it) will rave at other drivers in a way they wouldn't do person to person. Because you're sitting in your protective box.
Insulated.

Similar online.

 

Oh I think it's both ways. "Safety of the other" is a part. You wouldn't humiliate someone this way in public, ie people know the other person is only susceptible to the damage they're willing to take and that in this media there is no real chance of imposing will on or causing change in the other. Sticks and stones as it were.

 

If people confront your average person with whatever kind of rubbish irl to the same extent as on an internet forum it is likely there would be more of those humiliations and stuff too. Fact is, the internet appears harder and more offensive for a reason: if you are not bothered by an idiot it will be a spammer, leecher, troll, etc. etc.
That's why people who receive too much negative attention from more than one people should take a look at their approach :2thumbsup:

 

Fight the power

 

<< That's why people who receive too much negative attention from more than one people should take a look at their approach>>

That really doesn't apply much to stinky troll pits like this. In such, many people who give you "negative attention" are actually to one's credit. Same applies for some public "prepper", drug and social forums - "high school evil" is played in all areas of society I've seen.

Also, herd mentality and approval aren't really a priority except to...the herd...baaaa!

 

Ummm stop being the most active member then?

 

another lamb braying about sheep of a different color, isn't it precious

Why is it the wackiest mother fuckers with the most ludicrous ideas are the ones always calling everyone trolls and sheep?

 

Why is it you're so bereft you're always desperation fishing for spitoon change off me?

Heh

 

Exactly. I mentioned that to the OP in the other thread she made like this.

The thing with me is... I'm usually pretty nice online well, AND in real life... but if I'm gonna be mean-"get in someone's face" (literally), I do it in real life. I need to start controlling myself at times w how I deal w assholes or I'm gonna get shot one day. You know... if I'm walking in a parking lot and someone flips me off in their car because they think I'm in their way (hello, I'm a pedestrian.. you in your car need to chillax a bit!)... I'll sometimes chase after them to their parking spot and be like "yo, fuck you.. you need to watch where you're gonna...and if you have a problem get out here n say it to my face like a man"... and I'll say that to men and stuff. I actually try to reign myself in since I'm usually with my kid but I don't tolerate assholes in person and really gotta try to hold myself back... all the crazies out there- it's a shock no one has shot me yet. I only do it to jerks who deserve it though. I'm very courteous and expect politeness in return.
Anyways, I think it's wimpy as shit to "fight" people online and I don't do it. I'll tell someone what I THINK of them, like if they cray cray, but that is the extent of it.