Perhaps a little more respect and a little less intolerance might be in order

Payson Dave · #1 03-30-2007, 08:10 PM

I have been off line for awhile and I'm sure that I don't have all the facts... that being said however I would like to offer the opinion ( and I realize that others are entitled to a different opinion) that at times what someone may intend to be humorous is not received as such...also what one may see as a ridiculus opinion may not warrant a personal attack...and that what one may view as personal attack may not have been intended as such...
Perhaps a little less intolerance, a little more respect and maybe even a bit of restraint may be in order...just my humble opinion

Danzig · #2 03-30-2007, 08:17 PM

or maybe a lot more patience, and giving people the benefit of the doubt-such as when you take something seriously, but it was meant tongue in cheek. i think the biggest problem here, and everywhere, is people are too quick to take offense. having a differing opinion, and stating it, should not be viewed as an attack...but as a continuance of a line of thinking, or of a dialogue.
things certainly would be boring here if people started a thread, and no one responded, whether to agree or disagree! surely no one wants that. of course no one wants to be called an idiot either....

hi_im_god · #3 03-30-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

or maybe a lot more patience, and giving people the benefit of the doubt-such as when you take something seriously, but it was meant tongue in cheek. i think the biggest problem here, and everywhere, is people are too quick to take offense. having a differing opinion, and stating it, should not be viewed as an attack...but as a continuance of a line of thinking, or of a dialogue.
things certainly would be boring here if people started a thread, and no one responded, whether to agree or disagree! surely no one wants that. of course no one wants to be called an idiot either....

stop undermining me. i know i'm who you're talking about. i hate how you talk like it isn't me.

you're an idiot and i hate you.

Cajungator26 · #4 03-30-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hi_im_god

stop undermining me. i know i'm who you're talking about. i hate how you talk like it isn't me.

you're an idiot and i hate you.

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO

Danzig · #5 03-30-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hi_im_god

stop undermining me. i know i'm who you're talking about. i hate how you talk like it isn't me.

you're an idiot and i hate you.

well, what can you do when god hates you???

Payson Dave · #6 03-30-2007, 08:19 PM

I now see that Mort is no longer listed in the member list...I'm sure that I'm in the minority in saying that I found his humor amusing...I do agree that he rubbed some people the wrong way... but there are others on here that also seem to rub some the wrong way....
such is life...

Grits · #7 03-30-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Payson Dave

I now see that Mort is no longer listed in the member list...I'm sure that I'm in the minority in saying that I found his humor amusing...I do agree that he rubbed some people the wrong way... but there are others on here that also seem to rub some the wrong way....
such is life...

Dave, indeed, such is life. And thank you for putting all of this in excellent perspective.

Never are we as good as when we have the ability and the desire to listen and learn from each other, and enjoy this great sport.

Given the opportunity by Steve, our host, I think we owe him the best shot we got, everyday.

This is a marvelous place that can only grow and, hopefully, generate more fans for the sport. Few websites have the mix of fans and industry that is here at Derbytrail. That is unique, and a very good thing.

I hate that Kumbaya song, I never would sing the damn thing at camp.

randallscott35 · #8 03-30-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Payson Dave

I now see that Mort is no longer listed in the member list...I'm sure that I'm in the minority in saying that I found his humor amusing...I do agree that he rubbed some people the wrong way... but there are others on here that also seem to rub some the wrong way....
such is life...

What took so long? Another example of knowing a board member and then getting, at least for a time, a pass.

hi_im_god · #9 03-30-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

What took so long? Another example of knowing a board member and then getting, at least for a time, a pass.

the site is private property owned by one guy so far as i know. pray he remains a benovelent dictator willing to put up with our crap.

i don't think the supreme court will hear either of our appeals when we get banned.

get a thicker skin.

randallscott35 · #10 03-30-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hi_im_god

the site is private property owned by one guy so far as i know. pray he remains a benovelent dictator willing to put up with our crap.

i don't think the supreme court will hear either of our appeals when we get banned.

get a thicker skin.

I'm not commenting on a mod here...And I sure as hell don't need a thicker skin around here....Hi I'm God, the way you came in, its a shock you are still around.

brianwspencer · #11 03-30-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I'm not commenting on a mod here...And I sure as hell don't need a thicker skin around here....Hi I'm God, the way you came in, its a shock you are still around.

Yeah, you've taken your share of beatings (read: Street Sense) and have dealt with it diplomatically. I like that.

hi_im_god · #12 03-30-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I'm not commenting on a mod here...And I sure as hell don't need a thicker skin around here....Hi I'm God, the way you came in, its a shock you are still around.

really? want to go through my posts and find an example? not sure what i did other than change my name.

timmgirvan · #13 03-31-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hi_im_god

the site is private property owned by one guy so far as i know. pray he remains a benovelent dictator willing to put up with our crap.

i don't think the supreme court will hear either of our appeals when we get banned.

get a thicker skin.

Hey small g: agree with you on this one...but Randall is not a bad guy. Since I usually hold an opinion converse with alot of posters....I'm frustrated that some unfortunate things are said, and feelings hurt. Our Host put B<S<T into this site and I'll enjoy it as long as I can get away with it!

Kasept · #14 03-30-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

What took so long? Another example of knowing a board member and then getting, at least for a time, a pass.

EVERYONE that comes here gets the benefit of an exceedingly long fuse. And I'm sorry if the standards of my largess fall short...

randallscott35 · #15 03-30-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

EVERYONE that comes here gets the benefit of an exceedingly long fuse. And I'm sorry if the standards of my largess fall short...

Not you Steve. Not you at all. I said it had nothing to do with a mod....AS I've said numerous times, consistency is the key. And you Steve, are consistent....Sorry if you took it that way.

Mortimer · #16 04-02-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Not you Steve. Not you at all. I said it had nothing to do with a mod....AS I've said numerous times, consistency is the key. And you Steve, are consistent....Sorry if you took it that way.

Ya meant it and ya know ya did.

What a weasel.

blackthroatedwind · #17 03-30-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

What took so long? Another example of knowing a board member and then getting, at least for a time, a pass.

Since this is directed to me, I will respond......yes, Morty is my friend, and I like him a lot. However, I did not tell him to come here, or even ask him to, and as soon as he came I made it clear to Beth and Steve that if they had any problem with him they should ban him. I also told this to Morty. I have reiterated this a number of times to each of them. He got NO special treatment from ANYBODY because he knew this board member.

Or, perhaps I am confused, and you are refering to someone else. In which case....sorry for my confusion.

randallscott35 · #18 03-30-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Since this is directed to me, I will respond......yes, Morty is my friend, and I like him a lot. However, I did not tell him to come here, or even ask him to, and as soon as he came I made it clear to Beth and Steve that if they had any problem with him they should ban him. I also told this to Morty. I have reiterated this a number of times to each of them. He got NO special treatment from ANYBODY because he knew this board member.

Or, perhaps I am confused, and you are refering to someone else. In which case....sorry for my confusion.

I'm sorry I posted the first comment to begin with....Obviously Andy you couldn't know the guy would go off the deep end. As others have said, I'd just like to see the discourse on the up and up...Didn't need to comment at all. My bad.

blackthroatedwind · #19 03-30-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I'm sorry I posted the first comment to begin with....Obviously Andy you couldn't know the guy would go off the deep end. As others have said, I'd just like to see the discourse on the up and up...Didn't need to comment at all. My bad.

No problem. Thanks.

jman5581 · #20 04-01-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I made it clear to Beth and Steve that if they had any problem with him they should ban him. I also told this to Morty. I have reiterated this a number of times to each of them. He got NO special treatment from ANYBODY because he knew this board member.

Don't mean to offend, as others obviously have, but unfortunately I didn't get the benefit of a babysitter when I joined this forum. Nor do I need one. I suspect had I acted as Morty has managed to do over the course of a week, I would have been dismissed. It's plainly apparent what Morty's objective is in almost every, if not every, thread he has posted. And that is to provoke others and cause consternation in a play to get attention. Little am I to speak, as I've only been around here for a couple months but my only request is for him to show common decency to others and quit making it his objective to simply ANNOY everyone he encounters. If he continues to post in the manner he has, he deserves to be banned. Just as I would if I carried on the way he does.

And before everyone says just ignore him, I do; now. But, this is a FORUM in which members rely on others to partcipate in a manner which is conducive to the overall objectives of both promoting the sport of horse racing and becoming more informed fans. I don't mean that these are the only objectives, but probably the main objectives, and Morty has, so far, done little to further either of them. Instead, this has been his playground to frustrate, or "vaporize", as many members as he can.

Please, I don't want a reaction, I am more than capable of forgiving another and moving on. But, one has to prove themself worthy of being taken seriously when they have promoted themself as Morty has. And, in my opinion, in order to be taken seriously, a degree of transparency is required. The detective act and his "finest work" is probably more suited for another setting, such as the role-playing community... just my opinion. This seemed to be the appropriate place to say such a thing.

As we were...