What Is Going On???

[Temple]

The quickest way I can think of to be totally miserable is to care overly much what everyone else thinks, says or does. Being purposely mean to each other is not okay and I wish someone would show me an example of where this happened. I jackassed around for a long time with inadequate calories and poor training, everyone was being as sweet as possible but I was NOT GETTING IT. Then Iron God got ahold of me, actually he and Lobo bad cop/good cop'd me - I don't know if they remember or even realize what they did. Tact and diplomacy is NOT IG's strong suit - think Bmom will attest to this. He is more than a little intimidating but his lack of sugar coating was the thing that got me straightened out. I could have gone and cowered in the corner and guess what - I would have been the big loser. (I love you IG if you're reading this).
One of the greatest flame wars in Elite history was probably one of the most beneficial things that ever happened to one of our Lady Mods - isn't that right Bmom...

Sometimes big dogs play kind of rough but it is more fun than sitting on the porch.

 

[starfish]

I can see both sides.. It takes a little "courage" to post here because there are some really knowledgeable people.. It's easier to ask a question then respond.. How do you respond after some of these experts.

It's a little intimidating if you are new. Kind of like your first time in the gym.. That intimidates a lot of people..

Also, sometimes I think it's hard to interpret someones intent over the internet. You may be making a comment as a little humor but without facial, expressions or tone it can easily be taken differently than intended.

My only advice to newbies.. Just have a fire extinguisher by your computer if you are going to ask a question about T3.

 

[Sassy69]

RE: flaming for T3 questions, etc.

I think there is almost no excuse for peeps who have been here a while to ask silly questions like "can you drink winny" or "what is clammbutteroil", but for newbies who ask and then get flamed, that's only going to get them frustrated and turn them away from the boards. At least they had the sense to ask before diving in & popping & shooting whatever their friend at the gym gave them.

Sure it can be frustrating for us "regulars" who see the questions all the time, but some of these peeps are new and didn't read all the stickies at the top, they are totally new to the whole discussion board thing, etc. The appropriate answer to these questions is "Welcome to the boards and do a search on "xxx" whatever".

DOn't know if that was a specific case, but its something we have seen shitloads of in the past.

 

[Iron God]

 

[new@gettinbig]

Ok folks lets be realistic...just like how in your own personal lives there are those you do not tend to get along w/ that great...you may not hate them or really dislike them but they have a different personality that you do not care for...well the same will happen on here as well...we all have different attitudes and character..some less emotional than others and we are all different so we see things differently...I would have never taken W6 posts in a negative way..but that is me and I guess I do not look into it the way some of you might...one thing you need to know is this world is cruel and people will fuck you over in a heart beat..you either have to deal w/ it or spend your life feeling miserable and worried what others think..who cares...do you see W6, spatts, Lobo, Bmom, Sassy or me???? Are we a huge part of your personal life??? NO...do not take things so personally...or look so deeply into things either...cmon guys....no hard feelings!

 

[wilson6]

"Perhaps I read less into W6's comment, but I didn't think he meant that anonymity was an excuse to be mean."

"I would just hate for you to feel like W6 meant that it was ok to be an asshole"

No anonymity is not an excuse to be mean nor is it OK to be an asshole and I didn't even have that in mind when I wrote my responses. You see, interpretation, nothing like the message that was intended. This is why one has to be careful how one reads into the message. It also tells me that perhaps some are looking for a reason to react and does this carry over into other areas of your lives? Think about it.

Case in point below. A response to one of my posts regarding the scientific literature on IGF-I from MadM.

"So by observing muscle growth in Cattle given Estrogen implants that increase both GH and IGF-1 this has nothing to do with increased levels of IGF-1. Laboratories can say one thing the real world says another. F**k sake Wilson6, for a long time there were Doctors and Scientific papers that said steroids did not increase muscle growth, but did the bodybuilders who used them believe that? One of Weiders advertising campaigns back in the 60's 70's actually stated scientific reports that said steroids have no effect on overall muscle mass."

What is the correct response on my end?

a) Nothing more, we have both presented facts and our opinions

b) Start a pissing contest with MadM

c) Tell him he's an idiot and that I have forgotten more about IGF-I than most will ever know

d) Never post again because I perceive this as an attack and was intimidated

Correct answer = a; just the facts

b = waste of time. A loop argument as I call them with Ms Wilson. One where there is no exit strategy, just plain argument for the sake of argument. No one wins. Save these for gender wars. They seem to work well when arguing with the opposite gender but don't expect a positive outcome.

c = arrogant response; typical on the guy's board and leads to a pissing contest and loop argument. For those on a cycle of Halo and lots of time to waste.

d = weak minded and insecure response, but learn to get over it, you'll be happy you did.

W6

 

[smallmovesal]

tell me about flaming and personal attacks... i know all about that..

why more people don't try approach a is beyond me.