Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGB,
This conversation is not about you or me. It is about a curious dynamic which seems intent on permeating this general forum.
Sorry, but that's BS. All your 'conversations' are about you. In the short time I have been reading through the GF, it has become clear that you are in the grip of rampant narcissism. You'd do better to come clean and rephrase your question so as to reflect your real concern "Why do people persist in attacking ME?'
Well, it's not hard to see why. You come across as desperate for recognition and acknowledgement - even if it is negative. It's the attention you crave. Also, you only seem to be interested in yourself and having people respond to your nuggets of folksy faux wisdom. And when people don't respond in the desired way, you chuck a hissy fit and declare you are leaving, only to return a day or so later. That's just another way of trying to get attention, as is all this complaining. Just for once, try saying something real, something not focussed on you. Maybe if you made a habit of this, you'd find yourself attacked less often.
Personally, I have nothing against you, but I can see why you get attacked so persistently - it's just a natural reaction to evidence of a massive ego which, unfortunately, even this post will play a part in feeding.
Have a wonderful day
Blackamp
Originally posted by BlackampGood feedback. Thanks.
GB,
Sorry, but that's BS. All your 'conversations' are about you. In the short time I have been reading through the GF, it has become clear that you are in the grip of rampant narcissism. You'd do better to come clean and rephrase your question so as to reflect your real concern "Why do people persist in attacking ME?'
Well, it's not hard to see why. ...[text shortened]... tely, even this post will play a part in feeding.
Have a wonderful day
Blackamp
Originally posted by wormwoodHi, Worm. Valid point. Only question left begging might be the objective definition of "act like an ass." Subjectivity may reduce it to 'not our kind'.
because liars, charlatans and snake oil salesmen need to be smacked around. act like an ass and you get treated like one. it's that simple.
Originally posted by Red NightTake exception, Red, even though your reply was in good humor. Any such artificial compensatory scheme purposes to deal with symptoms only.
Great idea
Thinking it through and breaking it down logically: (1) All general forum attacks are either 'provoked' or 'unprovoked'. (2) Provoked attacks may
be legitimate counter attack responses of self defense or simply garden variety overreactions to the presence of a post by some member who,
for whatever the reason, another member(s) can't stand. (3) Motives underlying 'unprovoked' attacks, in my view, may be the least understood.
Originally posted by Grampy Bobbyif you'd ask any of my friends, they'd tell you I'm harder on them than other people. that's also why they come to me with their problems. it might sting a little, but they also get the unvarnished truth. tough love, brutal honesty. the hardest I'm on myself, no wiggling room there.
Hi, Worm. Valid point. Only question left begging might be the objective definition of "act like an ass." Subjectivity may reduce it to 'not our kind'.
if you have any problems with character assessment, you can always ask me. I can cut through rhetorics like a knife through flesh.
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The post that was quoted here has been removedBesides tools your posts also routinely allude to medications, bodily ailments, fluids and parts... 'aloe vera', 'range of medication',
'arsenic', 'pepto bismol', 'benzyipiperazine', 'ebola and marburg strains mutated are more virulent', 'kleenex flu', 'fully aware of
dangers of viruses', 'bypass surgery', 'remove vocal cords', 'pickled fetus', 'rectal cancer', ' blood and vomit', 'arm tumors' in recent
weeks. Getting the impression that you may also hold down a part time job in a hospital or some other related medical facility.
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Edit: Just this afternoon came across your excellent post in reply to Rusty. Sheds considerable light on the conversational topic of this thread...
Thread: These 12 steps. Forum: General
28 Apr '09 12:10 :: 0 recommendations
Originally posted by Very Rusty
If there were going to be more words, yes it would have been a good idea to point it out...
-Discussions in forums can often get heated, but while you may take issue with another poster's viewpoint, you must not resort to personal attacks or abuse. Do not post offensive or inflammatory remarks that stray beyond the bounds of reasoned debate. Calling another poster an "idiot/prat/gimp/fool/pleb/moron/... }
will leave a post subject to immediate removal.
Something like this perhaps? But more extensive.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyQuestion:
Take exception, Red, even though your reply was in good humor. Any such artificial compensatory scheme purposes to deal with symptoms only.
Thinking it through and breaking it down logically: (1) All general forum attacks are either 'provoked' or 'unprovoked'. (2) Provoked attacks may
be legitimate counter attack responses of self defense or simp ...[text shortened]... nd. (3) Motives underlying 'unprovoked' attacks, in my view, may be the least understood.
Why should Red take exception to my idea?
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Red has already expressed light hearted approval of your idea. I took mild exception, banking off his post simply to further delineate the topic.
Edit: Realizing the implied but omitted pronoun was the culprit. "I take exception, Red..."
would have eliminated your impression that a suggestion was being made directly to him.
