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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
Most of the on topic posts are done by newbie's stumbling in. They have no
idea rec.boats is all about politics. The regulars are the ones who turn the on topic posts into off topic posts and start the majority of the off topic threads. How many of the 45 on-topic threads did you originate? The regulars can't complain about a lack of on-topic threads if they don't start any. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
You know Chuck you act like you are a saint in this whole mess. And that is the
furthest thing from the truth. Granted, you post one or two boating related items, but the far majority of your posts are political. You and Harry have been involved in the mudslinging and OT political posts long before most of us have been here. Yes, I admitted I come here for the politics. I never said, however, that I come here to cause trouble and I challenge you to find where I said that....because I did not. Move out of that glass house before you start throwing stones. "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Most of the on topic posts are done by newbie's stumbling in. They have no idea rec.boats is all about politics. The regulars are the ones who turn the on topic posts into off topic posts and start the majority of the off topic threads. How many of the 45 on-topic threads did you originate? The regulars can't complain about a lack of on-topic threads if they don't start any. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
Yes, I admitted I come here for the politics. I never said, however, that I
come here to cause trouble and I challenge you to find where I said that....because I did not. To paraphrase Carly Simon: You're so vain, you probably think each post is about you........ Challenge back to you. Where did I say that "Jim stated he is only here to cause trouble"? Without that, your concern is completely ridiculous. I don't recall mentioning you by name at all. What makes you think I was even referring to you? Why would I? You know Chuck you act like you are a saint in this whole mess. And that is the furthest thing from the truth. Granted, you post one or two boating related items, but the far majority of your posts are political. You and Harry have been involved in the mudslinging and OT political posts long before most of us have been here. I don't sling much mud, and whatever direction the NG takes is up to the majority of participants. It isn't determined by one or two people. Personally, if you want to talk boats, I can participate in most discussions (except I don't know much about outboards, sailing, carbs, and a few other subjects). If you want to talk politics, I can do that too. For every Yin there's a Yang. Blaming the political threads solely on the left or the right is ridiculous. Follow one through- typically goes l,r,l,r,l,r,l,r,l,r, etc. Only difference most of the time is who goes first, and over the long run that tends to be about 50/50. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Yes, I admitted I come here for the politics. I never said, however, that I come here to cause trouble and I challenge you to find where I said that....because I did not. To paraphrase Carly Simon: You're so vain, you probably think each post is about you........ Challenge back to you. Where did I say that "Jim stated he is only here to cause trouble"? Without that, your concern is completely ridiculous. I don't recall mentioning you by name at all. What makes you think I was even referring to you? Why would I? Yeah, you were sure to originally phrase it so you had an out. You took it. Nice move Chuck. You know Chuck you act like you are a saint in this whole mess. And that is the furthest thing from the truth. Granted, you post one or two boating related items, but the far majority of your posts are political. You and Harry have been involved in the mudslinging and OT political posts long before most of us have been here. I don't sling much mud, and whatever direction the NG takes is up to the majority of participants. It isn't determined by one or two people. Personally, if you want to talk boats, I can participate in most discussions (except I don't know much about outboards, sailing, carbs, and a few other subjects). If you want to talk politics, I can do that too. For every Yin there's a Yang. Blaming the political threads solely on the left or the right is ridiculous. Follow one through- typically goes l,r,l,r,l,r,l,r,l,r, etc. Only difference most of the time is who goes first, and over the long run that tends to be about 50/50. Where did I blame the political threads solely on the left or the right? I blamed you for throwing stones in your glass house. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
Where did I blame the political threads solely on the left or the right?
When you said that Gould, Harry, and jps had screwed up the newsgroup? When you said that liberals brought "filth and disrespect" to this public forum? I blamed you for throwing stones in your glass house. Jim, I'll proudly compare my ratio of personal attacks and insults vs. civil discussion with your own, any day. Why do you try to make this personal all the time? It isn't. You're nothing in my life- a (constantly changing, often bogus) name on a screen. I should be nothing in yours. Discussions should center on ideas, not the imagined personal defects of people we don't know and will never meet. IMO. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
"Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Where did I blame the political threads solely on the left or the right? When you said that Gould, Harry, and jps had screwed up the newsgroup? When you said that liberals brought "filth and disrespect" to this public forum? And I was wrong? I blamed you for throwing stones in your glass house. Jim, I'll proudly compare my ratio of personal attacks and insults vs. civil discussion with your own, any day. You have been posting here far longer than me. Anyone can see your noise to signal ratio is quite high. At least I have been honest about it. Your approach has been.."Who, me?" Regardless, you were the one claiming innocence in this whole thing when it was likely you and Harry that brought it on (the demise of the NG). Why do you try to make this personal all the time? I did not. You did. Glass house = no stones thrown. Got it? |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
And I was wrong?
Sorry, that's a different question. You asked, "When did I blame the OT posts solely on the left or the right?" When I provide a factual answer, switching the question is a weak tactic. You have been posting here far longer than me. Anyone can see your noise to signal ratio is quite high. At least I have been honest about it. Your approach has been.."Who, me?" Regardless, you were the one claiming innocence in this whole thing when it was likely you and Harry that brought it on (the demise of the NG). Likely? What happened to certainly? But if you think something is screwed up, just look for the closest liberal and point fingers, right? I don't claim "innocence." I claim, with justification, to refrain from cheap shot name calling moreso than most. Why do you try to make this personal all the time? I did not. You did. No, not true. You are the party posting comments in the newsgroup specifically evaluating, by name, your impressions of other parties' behavior. You are the individual who makes indirect third party comments about "old Chuck this, and old Chuck that...." in other threads. My failure to respond in kind doesn't mean that I don't hold an opinion of you, just that it isn't important when discussing the subjects at hand. Trot out the best ideas you've got. But we'll all be better off if you leave the flames and insults at home. True, there are others here who flame repeatedly. You have expressed your disdain for that behavior. Why then, would you choose to emulate it? Who knows, "with enough work, you just might come around." :-) |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
I am not complaining, I am making an observation. I have accepted the fact
that the NG is a venue to discuss politics and make rabid accusations concerning anyone who disagrees with your philosophy. If I was moderating a NG would I would not allow the personal attacks and the off topic political discussion, because it does nothing towards building a community. It's only purpose is to divide the community. But, this is not a moderated NG, so all I am doing is making the observation that the majority of the regulars come here to argue and call each other "trash". Do you disagree with my observation? "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Most of the on topic posts are done by newbie's stumbling in. They have no idea rec.boats is all about politics. The regulars are the ones who turn the on topic posts into off topic posts and start the majority of the off topic threads. How many of the 45 on-topic threads did you originate? The regulars can't complain about a lack of on-topic threads if they don't start any. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
I am not complaining, I am making an observation. I have accepted the fact
that the NG is a venue to discuss politics and make rabid accusations concerning anyone who disagrees with your philosophy. If I was moderating a NG would I would not allow the personal attacks and the off topic political discussion, because it does nothing towards building a community. It's only purpose is to divide the community. But, this is not a moderated NG, so all I am doing is making the observation that the majority of the regulars come here to argue and call each other "trash". Do you disagree with my observation? I think you have a specific regular in mind when you use "trash" as the commonly exchanged offensive moniker. My frank opinion is that you are quicker to criticize the left leaning OT posters than the right. That has to be OK, since I am quicker to criticize the right leaners than the left. We should all be aware that our own bias usually shows through. I don't disagree entirely. I see redeeming value in most of the posters, from both (or all) sides of most issues provided they have a genuine interest in boats and boating. There have been several instances of posters who appear *only* to fire off anonymous flames and, when anybody calls them on this behavior they say "I could give a rip about boating, I'm only here because you have some GD liberals (or conservatives) that require my enlightened flaming." You can't have a viable boating NG if a large percentage of the participants don't own a boat, (or own a boat but never use it), and don't care aboat boating one way or the other. What are these people going to talk about? Certainly won't be boats or boating. Boaters have the option to post on topic or off. Non-boaters have nothing of substance to contribute on topic, beyond the "I'm looking for a boat and need opinions on.........." type of thread. Anybody who feels like a helpless victim of the NG content should consider bringing more on-topic ideas to the forum. One of the reasons you don't see more "pros" posting here is that the first time anybody in the engine business or brokerage business or accessory and supply business mentions a product or service that they perform and are therefore extremely familiar with, one of two or three "usual suspects" will get on that person's case about spamming the NG. Were you around when Dave Brown posted here? There's a good example. Very good outboard mechanic, and a gentleman. Everytime he said "boo" he was subjected to a relentless onslaught of flaming from an individual poster who had a low opinion of a brand of outboard motors he sold in his shop and who had a differing opinion of the technology associated with those engines. The flaming went well beyond the engine technology, with Dave's personal morals and ethics being challenged because he would dare sell such a "defective" product. He must have been called "spammer" a thousand times. One poster announced an intention to drive Dave Brown from the NG, and crowed about "victory" when it was finally accomplished. Even Peggie Hall has had to endure some harsh, mean spirited, criticism for offering advise on her areas of expertise. Has always been an odd double standard: If you work as a truck driver, radio repairman, shoe salesman, plant manager, or accountant, your opinion on some technical aspect of boating is welcomed by all. If you actually make a living in the field and dare to post anything based on your professional experience, expect to be loudly criticized for "spamming." "Gould 0738" wrote in message ... Most of the on topic posts are done by newbie's stumbling in. They have no idea rec.boats is all about politics. The regulars are the ones who turn the on topic posts into off topic posts and start the majority of the off topic threads. How many of the 45 on-topic threads did you originate? The regulars can't complain about a lack of on-topic threads if they don't start any. |
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The problem with these off-topic, political threads...
Chuck, it really is quite telling that you fail to mention (or cast any blame
on) the most prolific political poster (and flamer) here, namely your comrade Harry Krause. Is it equally telling that I didn't mention any of the other political posters by name? Regardless of individual political perspective? But Harry shares your views on politics and unions, so that would not be quite right, now would it Chuck? It's a conspiracy. :-) |
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