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Are my posts condescending?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by DaDakota, Feb 12, 2005.

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Are my posts condescending?

  1. Yes - you are an arrogant butthead

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  2. No- you are just really opionated

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  3. Sometimes - Your posts can read as such

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  1. underoverup

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    Wow, DaDakota is getting destroyed -- :eek: -- there appears to be quite a bit of animosity on this board.

    Your posts never really bother me, but I can tell when you’re being serious and when you are just trying to push somebody’s buttons ---- I take those posts with a grain of salt.
     
  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    At least you get it.....I guess most don't.......

    Oh well.

    DD
     
  3. SamCassell

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    I'm still trying to decide whether this thread is more narcissistic, or masochistic.
     
  4. Sishir Chang

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    Heck, its condescending to make a whole thread and poll about whether your posts are condescending.

    Its like you think we have to be prompted to have a discussion about our opinion of you.
     
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  5. AroundTheWorld

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    It's just too tempting to select "arrogant butthead" because it sounds funny. I can't imagine that the majority really thinks that!
     
  6. francis 4 prez

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    so after a thread's worth of getting your posting habits bashed, you then tell everyone, in a thread asking "are my posts condescending?", that they're too stupid to get your posts.
     
  7. DaDakota

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    I thought it was funny....to put a small post like that in this thread.

    Just tickled my fancy.

    :)

    Again though it is how you read it, I did not call anyone stupid, just that some did not get it when I was winding people up.

    Sometimes people's intentions are hard to read in a post format or in email, but if you get to know a person or their posting habits, you can kind of tell.

    How is that calling anyone stupid?

    Anyway, I don't mind so much, just wanted to see if Jeff was right, and it seems he clearly was in the eyes of a good number of people, and that gives me food for thought.

    The bigger question is whether I should just throw caution to the wind and become seriously condescending for a while to live up to my rep.

    :D

    DD
     
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  8. s land balla

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    Two words best describe you, my friend: ass hole.
     
  9. DaDakota

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    Wow, and I am your friend too?

    What do you call your enemies?

    :rolleyes:
     
  10. fba34

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    i got that impression too. couldnt bother to respond cos he'll just blame it on how the rest of us read it.
    ;)

    and looks like i was right.
     
  11. KingCheetah

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    Okay, that's a good one... :D
     
  13. Cohen

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    No, they're not.

    I cannot think of any of your posts that are actually attacking anyone. I used to wonder, but several times it seemed as if you couldn't even recall who wrote what in the same thread. I came to the conclusion that you don't mince words, and are just expressing your opinion w/o spending a lot of energy or time perusing the thread to determine whether you're stepping on toes. Isn't that just a very guy kinda thing?

    With my interpretation, I don't think you are ever condescending. Some may try to argue that you could still be condescending to a concept or opinion, but so what? The bad part of condescension is the personal attack part, I don't see you doing that, so this is no big deal.
     
  14. DaDakota

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    Thanks Cohen.

    The people who don't agree with me are all just below me anyway.

    :D

    KingCheetah,

    That was funny and a great way to start my day, thanks.
     
  15. MadMax

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    If I post, "who cares," does it mean that I actually care because I took the time to post in this thread?
     
  16. No Worries

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    No but it does mean you are condescending :)
     
  17. MadMax

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    i'd like to start a thread about my posts, then.
     
  18. No Worries

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    You are a braver man than I.
     
  19. DaDakota

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    Max,

    After doing it, and seeing the reaction, I highly DO NOT recommend it.

    :)

    Although I think your posts are much more moderate and well tought out, I tend to not try to convince others, as to make a point.

    You are very nice at posting up info and making your point.

    You would probably not get too many butthead votes, though I would vote for it, just because.

    :)

    DD
     
  20. Sishir Chang

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    Yeah I was thinking about starting a thread and poll called, "Are my posts pedantic?" but I decided we've probably had enough navel gazing narcisism for awhile.
     

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