Do the oldest posters get the most flamed?

[jefhatfield]

When I first was on macrumors.com, i played it safe and didn't divulge too much about myself

but now that i have been here over two years i have mentioned

1) that i am a pc tech
2) that i am a democrat
3) that i am a christian
4) that i don't think woz or sj walk on water

i could have played it safe, but other members like bttm, mcrain, ovi, spg, and others have also stuck their necks out and i commend them for this

btw...i think neil diamond is better than the beatles and elvis combined!!!

[Mr. Anderson]

I've never been flamed, taunted once in a while, but not flamed.

D :D

[vniow]

Well I'm not really an older member, but I haven't seen any real elders get flamed for as long as I've been here.

I haven't flamed or been flamed either, but I've been one to taunt.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/winky.gif

[mcrain]

Originally posted by jefhatfield
When I first was on macrumors.com, i played it safe and didn't divulge too much about myself

but now that i have been here over two years i have mentioned

1) that i am a pc tech
2) that i am a democrat
3) that i am a christian
4) that i don't think woz or sj walk on water

i could have played it safe, but other members like bttm, mcrain, ovi, spg, and others have also stuck their necks out and i commend them for this

btw...i think neil diamond is better than the beatles and elvis combined!!!

Of all the things you've said, I have to say one thing. Neil Diamond? Good lord man, what's your major malfunction? Ha ha ha...

[silly sarcasm] I've never stuck my neck out. I'm just always right. Sometimes it gets a little warm in here dealing with people who don't understand that, but that's ok, they'll come around eventually. [/silly sarcasm] Actually, I just enjoy a good intellectual debate, especially when your debating with someone who is willing to explore and critique their own views. I know I'm often wrong, but that's ok.

I've been here for coming up on a year, and I've mentioned that...
1) that i am a 30 yr old attorney
2) that i am a democrat (for the most part - but I have some very independent views on some things like taxes)
3) that i have my own religion (militant hindu christian) (accept others viewpoints and religious, but I'm intolerant of people who are intolerant; my core beliefs stem from my christian upbringing)
4) that i don't think about woz or sj much at all, and when I do, they certainly don't walk on water

Ha, that was fun.

[krossfyter]

hah ha neil diamond! este vato!

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by mcrain

I've been here for coming up on a year, and I've mentioned that...

5) Don't own a Mac (yet)
6) Don't think there are enough taxes

[krossfyter]

hey umm did someone take my tar idea? uhh mcrain??

[Moxiemike]

One thing i've noticed about OVI and BTTM (as much as i luv BTTM's mac policy) is that they get flamed due to their militant and, some might say, blind following of the American Empire, ca. 2002.

Just my .02

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by krossfyter
hey umm did someone take my tar idea? uhh mcrain??

He's gone minimalistic until he gets his new TiPB - then he's going to get a new one.

You didn't have the black tar for all that long, as I remember, so most people might not even know.

And I'm thinking the political and religious threads get the most flaming in general, because the points of view are so different and there is no black or white, its all gray.

Anyone remember Travis?

D

[vniow]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Anyone remember Travis?

D


Ah yes, the infamous travis thread. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3807) http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/smiley.gif

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by dukestreet


He's gone minimalistic until he gets his new TiPB - then he's going to get a new one.

You didn't have the black tar for all that long, as I remember, so most people might not even know.



D



im sure most people dont. it makes me feel all warm inside to know my idea wasnt in vein.



er

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
some might say, blind following of the American Empire, ca. 2002.

Just my .02


uhh so what constatutes someone as having a "blind following of the American Empire"???

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by krossfyter



uhh so what constatutes someone as having a "blind following of the American Empire"???

well, let's just say that on some of the political threads.... there's not even a questioning or debating why we do what we do.

it just "america is right. always"

Specifically, i'm remembering the "homeland invansion of privacy act" thread.

It didn't even sound like a human was typing his responses.. but rather a preprogrammed drone. But he's not here to defend himself, and i don't wanna waste time arguing with people who take stuff at face value.

[krossfyter]

ah okay just curious man. understood.

[mcrain]

Originally posted by Moxiemike
well, let's just say that on some of the political threads.... there's not even a questioning or debating why we do what we do.

it just "america is right. always"

Specifically, i'm remembering the "homeland invansion of privacy act" thread.

It didn't even sound like a human was typing his responses.. but rather a preprogrammed drone. But he's not here to defend himself, and i don't wanna waste time arguing with people who take stuff at face value.

While I often disagree with BTTM, like it or not, he has his viewpoint, can competently explain it and defend it, and he listens well and debates well. So long as the debate is respectful and intellectual, he responds in kind. I've seen him lose his cool once or twice when responding to posts that border on flaming, however, we've gone after each other's opinions pretty hard, and he's always been very cordial and a good adversary.

Oh, yes, I don't have a mac yet, but that's going to be remedied in a couple of days! Yeah!

No, it's not that I think there aren't enough taxes, but I think that the system could be set up to achieve a similarly flat taxation system, but be more fair (less special interest loopholes and breaks).

Sorry, I didn't realize there had been another all black tar. I went without a tar for a while, but couldn't find my posts when scrolling through threads. (Although, I keep finding myself stopping at duke's posts now until it moves)

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by mcrain


Sorry, I didn't realize there had been another all black tar. I went without a tar for a while, but couldn't find my posts when scrolling through threads. (Although, I keep finding myself stopping at duke's posts now until it moves)


no problem. i guess we think alike or something. cool.


so yeah... im for a flat taxes rate. 20 percent from everyones income.... nothing more .... maybe less!

[Taft]

Originally posted by mcrain


While I often disagree with BTTM, like it or not, he has his viewpoint, can competently explain it and defend it, and he listens well and debates well. So long as the debate is respectful and intellectual, he responds in kind. I've seen him lose his cool once or twice when responding to posts that border on flaming, however, we've gone after each other's opinions pretty hard, and he's always been very cordial and a good adversary.


I agree with you on BTTM, I find that moxiemike does have a point. The political threads get very heated and often times people end up towing lines without any good justification for their position. It can be frustrating.

And interestingly enough, its always those people who have the strongest opinions that get flamed the most.

Taft

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Taft
The political threads get very heated and often times people end up towing lines without any good justification for their position. It can be frustrating.

That's why I avoid the political threads almost entirely, its like fighting a losing battle if you go in there and try and make a point. And strong opinions do get you into trouble, but the most dangerous are the ignorant opinions. Which most of the older posters don't have a problem with.

D

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by mcrain


Of all the things you've said, I have to say one thing. Neil Diamond? Good lord man, what's your major malfunction? Ha ha ha...



i just tossed that one out for flamebait ;)

while i think neil diamond is a good artist, he is not my taste in music

actually, neither is elvis

but the beatles are up there on my list with the stones and neil young+crazy horse

[pgwalsh]

Though some people have fun with it, religion and politics don't make good social conversation. I find it unacceptable to bring your political ideals or religious ideas into a social situation. However a forum is different because you choose to engage and no one is forcing it upon you. Some people are so passionate about both that it can be rather scary.

For me, I consider myself an independent. I like some democratic ideas and some republican ideas, but I'm no where near hardcore in either direction. I think the democrats have it right with social issues and republicans have it right with business. Both sides in my opinion take it too far.

Religion – causes war.... I'm born and raised Catholic, but I'm nonpracticing. My girlfriend is the same way. My father is a Night Of Malta and her mother works for the church, so they're hardcore. We both believe in the big bang theory and only take some of the moral values from religion. However, I respect people that do believe regardless of faith. Doesn't mean I like them, I just respect their belief.

I'm not a longtime member of MacRumors and I've been flamed. I try never to flame, but can't say I'm innocent. People tend to take me the wrong way because I'm seriously sarcastic and like to have fun. I find it funny when people get too serious in a forum, but I can't say that I haven't read a post that ticks me off.

The member that irks me the most is ddtlm. Probably because he's smart and comes up with good responses and is more technical than I. However, I think he really like PC's. I'm curious as to what his name means? The member I like the most? Can't really say, but I've had some great conversations and some good laughs.

I can also say I've wasted way too much time on the forums. But it's kinda addicting. Dammit!

[jelloshotsrule]

Originally posted by pgwalsh
The member I like the most? Can't really say, but I've had some great conversations and some good laughs.

don't be afraid to say it.

i'm most people's favorite. hence the reason my bid for election in 2k16 will go over so well. that and the pants pissing.

;)

[job]

The thread that I'm reminded of was the IBM and Nazism thread where Alphatech expressed some of his personal beliefs and was flamed/critiqued for it.

I miss the banter Alpha brought to the forums...

It's just not as fun at the tech pub forums.

[Rower_CPU]

There's an ancient proverb:
"Flaming is as flaming does"

You mess with the bull, you get the horns...you know what I mean?

If the sausage is cooked, the mustard's on its way.

;)

[scem0]

Originally posted by edvniow



Ah yes, the infamous travis thread. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3807) http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/smiley.gif

LOL, I hadn't ever seen that thread. Kinda funny. I want to say
right now: If anyone has enough money to buy a kid who can't
afford a good mac a mac, then please PM me. Gotta voice that out.

[Backtothemac]

OMG, I forgot about Travis ;)

Yep, I am very opinionated, but I do not feel that everything that America does is right or just. Just some of them. ;)

Thanks for the compliments from those that put them out there.

[Sun Baked]

I guess it's time to say

To those who haven't been flamed today

[Rower_CPU]

Originally posted by Sun Baked
I guess it's time to say

To those who haven't been flamed today

Ha...while it may not be PC, it's still a damn funny statement:

[Sun Baked]

Too many in a row.

[MrMacMan]

Hehe funny Sunbaked, I got a couple of those... ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Ah, are you guys trying to post offensive images to get flamed? Keep on topic.

D

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Ah, are you guys trying to post offensive images to get flamed? Keep on topic.

D

Word Duke, word!

Wow, I think that was my shortest post ever ;)

Seriously though. Older members have been around enough that they are more comfortable to put their opinion out there.

[Over Achiever]

I'm not an old member here, but the closest I'm been to being flamed is when I was annoying the ***** out of K.C. :D

As for old members getting flamed...I registered late enough that I missed all the great flame wars...:(

[Sun Baked]

Originally posted by Over Achiever
I'm not an old member here, but the closest I'm been to being flamed is when I was annoying the ***** out of K.C. :D

As for old members getting flamed...I registered late enough that I missed all the great flame wars...:(
Most everyone seems to be quicker on the report post button lately.

A bunch of stuff has been deleted or sent to the wasteland before it even has a chance to devolve into something nasty.

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Sun Baked

A bunch of stuff has been deleted or sent to the wasteland before it even has a chance to devolve into something nasty.

That's on purpose. There won't ever be a time like there was in the early/mid parts of 2001 - Spikey getting bored and just opening a thread to start a flame war. MacRumors has matured in a lot of ways, for the better mostly. Besides, there are many more members these days - I could even imagine what would happen if an all out flame war was allowed to continue...;)

D

[wake up Jobs!!!]

I am Happy that Arn has removed the post counts, because i think thise atributed to the flaming that happens on this site. since their removal there has been less flaming and everone seems more equal. i am seen as a "regular" which means i could have anywere from 100 to i think its like 1000? (correct me if im wrong), even though i have somewere in the 250 -270 range im guessing . i think the lower posters were spammed more before.

-GaBe-O

[scem0]

Arent you a regular from 100 to somewhere in the 500s, and then
you are a 6502?

[Mr. Anderson]

100-499 is a regular
500-999 is 6502

There's a list that arn put up somewhere about where it goes from there, but I can't find it. Currently the highest is 68040 - for jefhatfield, he'll be breaking 4000 posts soon, so I'm thinking he might go on to 601.

D

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Durandal7
I can only imagine what your rank would be if you weren't a demi. I'm guessing you would be a 603e (going on 604 in 95 posts)

I've been thinking the same thing - and I even thought of leaving off paying next time to see what it would be, but who knows, by then I'd be at the G5 ;)

D

[Moxiemike]

Originally posted by dukestreet


I've been thinking the same thing - and I even thought of leaving off paying next time to see what it would be, but who knows, by then I'd be at the G5 ;)

D

does that mean you would be a vapor mod?

:)

couldn't resist....