Does EVERY thread on here end up in a row?

[Crazyface]

People start some really interesting discussions on here only to have them hijacked by the argumentative sorts every time. It's a bit childish to say the least.

Go on start a row over that !!!!

 

[patricks148]

People start some really interesting discussions on here only to have them hijacked by the argumentative sorts every time. It's a bit childish to say the least.

Go on start a row over that !!!!

No, you are talking rubbish

 

[Birchy]

Simple fact is too many people are way too precious and can't take it when somebody disagrees with them.

Everybody has an opinion and just because somebody's isn't the same as yours doesn't make them wrong or an idiot.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Simple fact is too many people are way too precious and can't take it when somebody disagrees with them.

Everybody has an opinion and just because somebody's isn't the same as yours doesn't make them wrong or an idiot.

I would like to add my agreement to the above. (Trouble is I will probably now be told I am wrong, crazy, stupid, bigoted, soft, liberal or whatever).

 

[woody69]

Simple fact is too many people are way too precious and can't take it when somebody disagrees with them.

Everybody has an opinion and just because somebody's isn't the same as yours doesn't make them wrong or an idiot.

What an idiotic thing to say. You could not be more wrong....

 

[guest100718]

The forum has a number of issues.

 

[Imurg]

It can get a bit depressing at times - and boring too...

Some people just don't know when to let something lie

 

[dufferman]

If people just kept their keyboard quiet when they don't like something instead of feeling the need to tell everyone why they are wrong, then a lot more threads would survive. Instead, if someone doesn't like something, they'll just go off on one and boom, dead thread.

Some say 'but that is the nature of forums', but it isn't - forums are a place to discuss things, not fight. If you want to argue with people because they have a different POV, become a politician or something.

 

[guest100718]

If people just kept their keyboard quiet when they don't like something instead of feeling the need to tell everyone why they are wrong, then a lot more threads would survive. Instead, if someone doesn't like something, they'll just go off on one and boom, dead thread.

Some say 'but that is the nature of forums', but it isn't - forums are a place to discuss things, not fight. If you want to argue with people because they have a different POV, become a politician or something.

There is nothing wrong in a good debate/arguement. It's when the losers start pointing out spelling and grammar mistakes or selectivly quoting in an effort to make you look stupid that it all goes pear shaped.

 

[Fish]

There is nothing wrong in a good debate/arguement. It's when the losers start pointing out spelling and grammar mistakes or selectivly quoting in an effort to make you look stupid that it all goes pear shaped.

For once I find myself agreeing with you, oh the shame

 

[HawkeyeMS]

It's a shame, and it always seems to be the same people ruining otherwise decent threads with their petty arguments.

 

[nemicu]

If people just kept their keyboard quiet when they don't like something instead of feeling the need to tell everyone why they are wrong, then a lot more threads would survive. Instead, if someone doesn't like something, they'll just go off on one and boom, dead thread.

Some say 'but that is the nature of forums', but it isn't - forums are a place to discuss things, not fight. If you want to argue with people because they have a different POV, become a politician or something.

I agree with the sentiment of your post, but not your reasoning behind it.
Discussions are just that - they are not always intended to be one-way conversations where all parties are in agreement. How you choose to respond however is a different manner. Some resort to childish name calling and profanity, whilst other use reasoning to uphold their side of the discussion (or argument) to get their point across.
I've never believed discussions should be stifled or restricted in any way, unless for reasons beyond the law - because life isn't like that either. If everybody just "kept quiet" when they don't like something, then you would have a bunch of random opinions - and that's not a discussion at all. And that essentially is the basis of a forum - which basically means "an exchange of views". And we all have those - and we should respect the views of others even if​ we don't necessarily agree with them.

 

[la_lucha]

It always seems to be when LiverpoolPhil joins the convo and it doesn't seem to be his fault, but everyone seems to jump on him, when he says some interesting stuff. totally unjust and the antagonists should take a good look at them selves before picking fault with others comments. As Fish said a good debate is interesting, personal insults are not.

 

[woody69]

losers selectivly make you look stupid

It's spelt "selectively" dummy

 

[rosecott]

I would like to add my agreement to the above. (Trouble is I will probably now be told I am wrong, crazy, stupid, bigoted, soft, liberal or whatever).

You need telling?

 

[Rooter]

There is nothing wrong in a good debate/argument. It's when the losers start pointing out spelling and grammar mistakes or selectively quoting to make you look pear shaped.

Edited and spell checked for you paddy!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I find it interesting that the two longest threads posted on here were of a 'powder keg' variety.

Proof that we can behave ourselves sometimes.

 

[bladeplayer]

Wait til the winter

A few of us had this discussion at the last meet . most forumers know who these people are and we even agreed you kinda know the posts that will go south fast ..
Its a pity really because its a good forum with a good ole bunch on it ..


I couldnt be botherd arguing with the Mrs most of the time , im not gona wast my life arguing with strangers over something thats not really important
For the record if i want my speeeeling or grammur cheched il go to an grammeer or spellling forum .. TA :thup:

 

[Rooter]

Wait til the winter

A few of us had this discussion at the last meet . most forumers know who these people are and we even agreed you kinda know the posts that will go south fast ..

Oh god yeh, remember last year when the weather was terrible nationwide, it was like the world cup of pedantry and bickering!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

You need telling?

Not really, after all I am married so I have got someone to do that for me.