Squabbling

[alan17]

I have noticed that in a number of "threads" there creeps in an argumentative element. The incidence of this seems to be on the increase.

In the main when people post they are seeking help/guidance from their peers. Between us we must have an extensive pool of experience. If individuals wish to "put down" other people by aggressive counter comments I would suggest that they count to 100 and then be polite in their counter comments. Argumentative posts do not help the OP. It ends up as a "cat/dog fight" not helpful! Come on people let peace break out.

 

[Sandyman]

I have noticed that in a number of "threads" there creeps in an argumentative element. The incidence of this seems to be on the increase.

In the main when people post they are seeking help/guidance from their peers. Between us we must have an extensive pool of experience. If individuals wish to "put down" other people by aggressive counter comments I would suggest that they count to 100 and then be polite in their counter comments. Argumentative posts do not help the OP. It ends up as a "cat/dog fight" not helpful! Come on people let peace break out.

Peace break out ha ha ha never happen

Sticks & stones will hurt my bones ......................etc

 

[parbuckle]

Am I wrong it seems the smaller the boat the more the bichiness or is that a coincidence not that I mind its all good fun surely.

 

[FishyInverness]

You have no idea what you're talking about!

 

[parbuckle]

You have no idea what you're talking about!

Probably not I dont want to start an arguement.

 

[awol]

I have noticed that in a number of "threads" there creeps in an argumentative element. The incidence of this seems to be on the increase.

What a load of balls! You need to go back into the archives - good "search" items would be "anchor", "Bavaria keel", "blue ensign" - and you will see that aggressive argument is not a recent phenomena. What seems to be missing now is humour.

 

[FishyInverness]

Probably not I dont want to start an arguement.

Straw Man, Ad Hominem!!

 

[Vallich]

Am I wrong it seems the smaller the boat the more the bichiness or is that a coincidence not that I mind its all good fun surely.

Small boat syndrome?

 

[DanTribe]

I have noticed that in a number of "threads" there creeps in an argumentative element. The incidence of this seems to be on the increase.

In the main when people post they are seeking help/guidance from their peers. Between us we must have an extensive pool of experience. If individuals wish to "put down" other people by aggressive counter comments I would suggest that they count to 100 and then be polite in their counter comments. Argumentative posts do not help the OP. It ends up as a "cat/dog fight" not helpful! Come on people let peace break out.

Some threads remind me of the arguments we got from the back seat of the car.
"stop it"
" I didn't do anything"
"yes you did"
"didn't"
"anyway, you're stupid"
etc

 

[laika]

Am I wrong it seems the smaller the boat the more the bichiness

The smaller the dog the greater the bichonness:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bichon

 

[pvb]

I think you'll find some of the worst offenders don't even own a boat!

 

[KenMcCulloch]

What a load of balls! You need to go back into the archives - good "search" items would be "anchor", "Bavaria keel", "blue ensign" - and you will see that aggressive argument is not a recent phenomena. What seems to be missing now is humour.

'Not a recent phenomena" ? What kind of phrase is that? One with a singular article and a plural noun, that's what. I am shocked at the poor standard of Greek grammar here.

 

[FishyInverness]

Ken - your edit reason, "on refelection" I am shocked at the poor standard of spelling in the correction of spelling for the correction of grammar!

Incidentally, if you'd like to perfect your squabbling technique:

http://www.don-lindsay-archive.org/skeptic/arguments.html

(We could almost have a game of YBW Forums bingo using that list!)

 

[TonyBuckley]

Guy Fawkes!

 

[GrahamM376]

Compared to some forums, particularly US based, I think the vast majority of postings here are quite well mannered. What's the problem?

 

[awol]

'Not a recent phenomena" ? What kind of phrase is that? One with a singular article and a plural noun, that's what. I am shocked at the poor standard of Greek grammar here.

I could invoke the Solent colregs defence of it doesn't matter what is written as long as you can vaguely understand what I meant. However, I plead guilty (unlike the twat who pleaded "not guilty" to not avoiding a big ship - the evidence being almost as damning) but I had originally written "arguments are" then singularised it but carelessly left the plural "phenomena" - mea culpa.

Is "refelection" what young boys do when playing football to designate the worst player as referee?

 

[bikerbill]

Am I wrong it seems the smaller the boat the more the bichiness or is that a coincidence not that I mind its all good fun surely.

I think it's all good fun and not to be taken seriously. This forum is much the same as others, in that people get bitchy / argumentative with each other, but on other threads they are all friendly like.

 

[xyachtdave]

Small boat syndrome?

I've just spat my tea out with that one!

 

[ghostlymoron]

Compared to some forums, particularly US based, I think the vast majority of postings here are quite well mannered. What's the problem?

How I agree. I occasionally seek enlightenment on guitar playing forums - most of the contributions on there are of the 'Hey Dude your tab sucks' variety and worse. In my opinion, PBO contributors are pretty polite even if we disagree.

 

[bikerbill]

How I agree. I occasionally seek enlightenment on guitar playing forums - most of the contributions on there are of the 'Hey Dude your tab sucks' variety and worse. In my opinion, PBO contributors are pretty polite even if we disagree.

A friend of mine had a website called six string heaven, no longer online but can be accessed here
http://www.facebook.com/groups/6stringheaven/