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[oujeebass]

I think the ultimate issue lies with the fact that when someone gets on here and states their opinion in regards to someone else opinion. It becomes a debate as soon as that happens. If I see someone say something that I don't agree with I tend to not jump in and correct them, unless they asked for rebutals. Its true that most people have better control over that. I will say something when someone is obviously trying piss on someones parade. Music is nothing but a big parade of tastes.

[hendixclarke]

I personally don't mind an open discussion. The problem is, people need to smile, and see everyone as Sisters and Brothers. But that may be asking too much... (I don't know...)
 
I don't even mind people having a strong view on something, but even to have a strong view means, people have a right to question the view.
 
If a person wants disagree, all the better, because we might learn something if they allow themselves to be open to questions.
 
It comes down to the individual, and there levels of tolerance, and what mood they are in... There are people here I am taking mental notes on, and those names, I do not care to follow up with for reasons thereof...
 
I don't mind that my list is growing or shortens. It's all un-important stuff anyway. But I will never intend to hurt anyone feelings. As for mine, go for it, I am not a rat, I will never run and report people... That just send them to hide. I say expose the fools (I know I am one...) but only for Alembic Basses

[bsee]

A debate needn't become personal.  If you can't have a debate without becoming aggressive about your opinion, then that debate should be had someplace other than here.  In fact, maybe better to think of it as a discussion among friends rather than a debate among antagonists.  There's nothing wrong with the belligerent defense of a stance, it just isn't what the Alembic club is here for.  
 
Here, we are expected to communicate in a polite and respectful fashion.  Reply to posts that bother you or disagree with your position as though the other person were your mother, boss, or some other person deserving of respect in your world.  If you can't do that right away, take a break and come back to it when you can.  If you still can't, then best not to post at all.  If you do post, read it back to yourself in the preview and consider if it could be interpreted as rude or aggressive.  We all make mistakes, but courtesy is everyone's right and responsibility.  
 
This isn't the Jerry Springer show, and I believe we would rather not move in that direction.
 
-bob

[keavin]

 
 
(Message edited by keavin on May 10, 2009)

[hendixclarke]

Negative Attributes:
 
 
The Bandwagon
 
... That's when people jump on the majority or most influential views without understanding the facts. These people are strong in packs, but weak if questioned of their biases.  
 
The Attacker
 
...That's when somebody out of nowhere calls someone a derogatory name because they believe their views are the only view worth validating.
 
The Jester
 
...That someone who uses languages that only other associates understands. They make sarcastic, and comical reactions on thread, against members directly opposing their views.  
 
The Hijacker
 
These people juxtaposes or alter the original thread discussion into a tangled web of mis-understandings red herring. This people love to confuse the facts, for what's it's worth...
 
The Instigator
 
These people love to see a good fight. They uses words like: this VS that, and this should get good... or they just say things promoting  verbal fighting.
 
The Follower
 
... This person speaks only after their leader.  on commenting. The problem with followers, you could never count on them standing up for what they believe/beliefs are. They operate out of fear, and or disturbing the apple cart.
 
THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION, base on my experience in my catalog....

[serialnumber12]

Grab a Beer & sit your ass down!!!
 
(Message edited by serialnumber12 on May 09, 2009)

[hendixclarke]

Oh one more...
 
The protector
 
These people speaks on behalf of people who overtly made wrong and terrible comments to other members. The protector, re-interprets the nasty  original words, into a lighter and understandingly tone.  
 
The problem is with the protector, they don't consider a balance of humanity. They operate with half of the story nor do they care.

[hendixclarke]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaa eeeh
 
GIVE ME THAT BADASS BIG BERTHA!
 
I'll treat it right!

[hydrargyrum]

ok first thing, i don't listen to punk, it sucks, i don't like the sound of slap bass, is that wrong? if it is then shoot me. my opinion of some of the people on this sight changes daily. just because i don't like slap and fusion doesn't mean i'm absolutely in love with punk.
 
So far as I know, I am the only person who has even mentioned punk in this thread, and I wasn't directing my comment to you.  For the record, aside from a very few exceptions, I don't like punk either. Nor do I like fusion.  I was merely stating that as a matter of taste, some people don't like technique driven music.  My post was not intended to imply anything about anyone's specific personal preferences. Period.  Now I have gone and broke my word, and posted in this horrendous thread once again.  I vote that all text in this thread (including this post) be replaced with pictures of kittens, puppies, and sunsets by the moderators.  What d'ya say Dave?

[gregduboc]

Dear Moder Dave, please take Kevin's advice...??
I feel bad every time I check this thread... But kittens, puppies, sunsets always make me smile which for me, makes them cool pictures!  
 
 
 
Greg
 

[hydrargyrum]

Gee Greg, somehow that photo doesn't seem to inspire warm fuzzy feelings for me.    
 
Maybe its appropriate given the context.

[lbpesq]

What, no tortoises?  no fish?  no lizards?  (all of which reside under the same roof as my Alembics), no sun rises?  Obviously no respect is being shown for non-mammalian species or a.m. hours!  
 
I have to say that I find Hal's above posts of this date puzzling insofar as his post of May 4th @ 10:24 p.m. is what started the acrimony.  And a review of all the posts in this thread reveals that the only ones that arguably disparage others because of the opinions they hold are authored by Hal.
 
Bill, tgo

[elwoodblue]

  Here's a sunrise from the NW.  ...and this is not:  

[bsee]

Actually, Hal, I find any attempt to apply labels to people based upon a small amount of internet communication to be borderline offensive.  Once you start to do that, you will inevitably stop reading what that person is saying and, instead, interpret their words based upon the label you have applied.  It also suggests that a person can have only one of these personality traits, and that they can never change.  I greatly prefer to interpret peoples comments at face value and not to apply an interpretation that assumes anger or evil intent.

[hendixclarke]

Yeah, so what... Its skills anyone should know.
 
I broken not laws or any hearts with posting Negative Attributes
 
What good do you offer saying this is wrong?  
The problems of the world is never caused by the majority of people, it caused by the few. In other words, most people (like here) are good people. So what, if I provide methods to sharpen the scope on those very few people that fit the mold.  
 
The only people taking these words personal, are the ones that take issues.
 
So if the shoe fits, think about it and make a change, and watch great things come to you... Carma bites, without me naming names, or without me snitching.