Insults
There has been alot of talk in different threads recently regarding insults. Whether it is a blatent insult, or a veiled insinuation does it make a difference? What is acceptanble? What constitutes an insult? Is it an insult only if the insulting party meant it that way? Where should you/we draw the line? Do some people get away with more than others?
Lot's of questions if anyone cares to answer or just discuss.
anyone who would post a thread like this is an idiot.
not really, but just proving a point 😛
that is by all means an insult, but some here seem to think it isnt, just because it wasnt a direct connection. for example "YOU are an idiot".
but thats utter bullshit. an insult is an insult is an insult.
what you MEAN is irrelevant. its how you make others feel through
your attacks that is relevant.
Originally posted by PVS
anyone who would post a thread like this is an idiot.not really, but just proving a point 😛
that is by all means an insult, but some here seem to think it isnt, just because it wasnt a direct connection. for example "YOU are an idiot".
but thats utter bullshit. an insult is an insult is an insult.
what you MEAN is irrelevant. its how you make others feel through
your attacks that is relevant.
Well said, particularly for such a fool as yourself...uh, I mean knowledgeable guy. 😕
The only insults I have a problem with is name-calling.
And it's not because I have thin skin. HA! Right.
It's basically what Cory said. It's a backup plan for the insecure. Last resort measures, if you will.
And if you try to combat a name-caller, they will play the "ignorant" card - my biggest pet peeve.
Originally posted by Cinemaddiction
Oh, I can cite plenty of instances where that's happened as of late. His name? How do I go about this without saying it outright..EVIL
There are others though. The other common defense is the, "I did not so intend that to be insulting. If you were insulted by that then that is your problem not mine."
That's kinda the kicker insult or followup that tries to rub your nose in it while trying to look above it all. Transparent, but used nonetheless.
Gotta love the amount of inspirational power I wield on this site, if indirectly.
Anyway:
All depends on how easily you're insulted.
If I call someone silly, most people (hopefully) would take no notice. Someone ultra sensitive would take that as an insult.
Some things that alot of people deem as insults, aren't insults to me. Vice versa, incase you think I'm speaking from one side. People on this site have called me things that most people here find insulting, I don't because I use them myself.
-AC
Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
Gotta love the amount of inspirational power I wield on this site, if indirectly.Anyway:
All depends on how easily you're insulted.
If I call someone silly, most people (hopefully) would take no notice. Someone ultra sensitive would take that as an insult.
Some things that alot of people deem as insults, aren't insults to me. Vice versa, incase you think I'm speaking from one side. People on this site have called me things that most people here find insulting, I don't because I use them myself.
-AC
..then there's just the truth, the likes of which some of the recipients, myself included, already know. I'm an *******, that's not an insult, and I'm not offended, because there are two distinct KINDS of assholes. Those who are labeled such because they offended someone, and those who offend others because they speak the truth in an attempt to out someone's flaws because they're being contradictory.
I'm the latter, and proud of it.
Everybody makes spelling and grammar mistakes, it happens, and those who speak english as a second language receive (or should) special dispensation. However, sometimes some people's grammar or spelling is so atrocious that it makes their post nonsensical, incoherent, or just plain annoying. I think Botankus' sig addresses this issue best.