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post #1 of 35
12/20/09 at 6:57am
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Where's the sense of humor, people?

Oddly enough, someone took an objection to one of my posts, read my post here. What's more odd is, the seem to be fine with the original post which I quoted, and above ALL that they respond with a post which is just as useless

So, have many basenoters really gotten so preposterously tame? If one can't handle that comment, which was obviously made in zest to the original comment which I quoted, how do they survive in real life, in the real world? How do they go on with their day to day business and chores?

The last thing I need on BN is weak fragile EMOs unable to cope up with more important issues in life and expending it here on basenotes, at random.

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post #2 of 35
12/20/09 at 7:12am
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

Where's the sense of humor, people?

Oddly enough, someone took an objection to one of my posts, read my post here. What's more odd is, the seem to be fine with the original post which I quoted, and above ALL that they respond with a post which is just as useless

Haha, sorry. But I just read this and laughed, loudly, and I rarely do that when I'm sitting here on my computer.

You took objection to someone else's post and have responded with an equally useless (if really amusing) post. So yeah now the two of you are dead even.

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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

So, have many basenoters really gotten so preposterously tame? If one can't handle that comment, which was obviously made in zest to the original comment which I quoted, how do they survive in real life, in the real world? How do they go on with their day to day business and chores?

The last thing I need on BN is weak fragile EMOs unable to cope up with more important issues in life and expending it here on basenotes, at random.

Then you call this guy a weak fragile emo who is unable to cope with issues in life? No, sorry, he's "the last thing you need on BN"? I don't mean to have a go at you, but come on, did you read that before you hit the post button? Are you getting married soon? Is this a bridezilla moment?
post #3 of 35
12/20/09 at 7:17am
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Haha, sorry. But I just read this and laughed, loudly, and I rarely do that when I'm sitting here on my computer.

You took objection to someone else's post and have responded with an equally useless (if really amusing) post. So yeah now the two of you are dead even.


Then you call this guy a weak fragile emo who is unable to cope with issues in life? No, sorry, he's "the last thing you need on BN"? I don't mean to have a go at you, but come on, did you read that before you hit the post button? Are you getting married soon? Is this a bridezilla moment?

You seem to commit the exactly same folly which the other guy did, and also miss the point of my post, despite me explaining that it was in zest (once again, it was in ZEST, and I wasn't taking offense, contrary to your opinion). If only I had some kind of repeat posting mechanism where I can just start the timer and it'd repeat post until you finally get the point.
post #4 of 35
12/20/09 at 7:51am
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I would have agreed with the poster about the obvious part of his statement: "-of course it's just me." and left it hanging right there .
post #5 of 35
12/20/09 at 7:58am
Amit, with all respect - you could grow some thicker skin, and really not care what others think/have to say about you. ;-) Its not the first time you've started a new thread to gripe about someone else's erm, gripe. One has to wonder why.
post #6 of 35
12/20/09 at 7:59am
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I would have agreed with the poster about the obvious part of his statement: "-of course it's just me." and left it hanging right there .

True that -- could've done that as well, but it was something about his "holier than thou" attitude what bothered me the most
post #7 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:05am
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post

Amit, with all respect - you could grow some thicker skin, and really not care what others think/have to say about you. ;-) Its not the first time you've started a new thread to gripe about someone else's erm, gripe. One has to wonder why.

We could say the same about each other Dimi, we've both started more than one thread to voice our respective grievances

I do believe I have some grossly thick skin, it's just my nature to try and close issues immediately. I rather not leave it lurking in some corner of my mind allowing it to nurture itself over time.
post #8 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:08am
Considering Clive Christian seems to love taking the piss* of his customers, it seems like a good idea.


*sorry, I'm American. I hope I used this rather British idiom correctly.
post #9 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:15am
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

We could say the same about each other Dimi, we've both started more than one thread to voice our respective grievances

I do believe I have some grossly thick skin, it's just my nature to try and close issues immediately. I rather not leave it lurking in some corner of my mind allowing it to nurture itself over time.

I respectfully disagree with what you're suggesting here. Just to clarify: I've never started ANY public thread aimed at someone who took exception to something I wrote.

I must have a completely different perspective on this situation than you do. My idea of "closing an issue" is not by starting a thread in a public forum eliciting responses. If you were serious about not keeping things bottled up, then I would think you might approach the member in question by PM and have it out there. Not everyone needs to be a party to your personal conflict.
post #10 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:22am
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post

I respectfully disagree with what you're being suggesting here. Just to clarify: I've never started ANY public thread aimed at someone who took exception to something I wrote.

Um, I said we've both started more than one thread to "voice our grievances". I'm sure you're aware a 'grievance' doesn't necessarily only consist of a thread discussing sense of humor

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I must have a completely different perspective on this situation than you do. My idea of "closing an issue" is not by starting a thread in a public forum eliciting responses. If you were serious about not keeping things bottled up, then I would think you might approach the member in question by PM and have it out there. Not everyone needs to be a party to your personal conflict.

That you do, and it's perfectly fine with me. I never meant to keep things "bottled up", by the way -- neither in written or implied fashion. Also, this thread is aimed at discussing a "sense of humor" -- and not "aimed at someone who took exception to something I wrote" as you took it to be. A case of missing the point, but that, again, seems to be a trend on here lately.
post #11 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:31am
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

Um, I said we've both started more than one thread to "voice our grievances". I'm sure you're aware a 'grievance' doesn't necessarily only consist of a thread discussing sense of humor

That you do, and it's perfectly fine with me. I never meant to keep things "bottled up", by the way -- neither in written or implied fashion. Also, this thread is aimed at discussing a "sense of humor" -- and not "aimed at someone who took exception to something I wrote" as you took it to be. A case of missing the point, but that, again, seems to be a trend on here lately.

OK Amit, here is where I will step back because for some reason I feel you occasionally like to engage in this "to'ing and fro'ing" just for the sheer hell of it. We both know the purpose behind your original post, and it was not to seriously discuss "sense of humour".
It served as a virtual roll-of-the-eyes and *Sheesh, can I get a break here!* instead.
To my mind, of course.

For the same reasons I've stated above about not having to expose other members to conflict (or in this case, meaningless discourse) I invite you to respond to this post by PM if you'd like to discuss further. Otherwise, the floor is open to other respondents whom might like to comment on "sense of humour".

Cheers!
post #12 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:34am
Agree 100% Amit .....
post #13 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:36am
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post

OK Amit, here is where I will step back because for some reason I feel you occasionally like to engage in this "to'ing and fro'ing" just for the sheer hell of it. We both know the purpose behind your original post, and it was not to seriously discuss "sense of humour".
It served as a virtual roll-of-the-eyes and *Sheesh, can I get a break here!* instead.
To my mind, of course.

For the same reasons I've stated above about not having to expose other members to conflict (or in this case, meaningless discourse) I invite you to respond to this post by PM if you'd like to discuss further. Otherwise, the floor is open to other respondents whom might like to comment on "sense of humour".

Cheers!

No PM is necessary, it's not you and I who's having a conflict. I can't hope to correct your perspective on this subject matter, so I'll just let it be

Cheers right back at ya bro
post #14 of 35
12/20/09 at 9:12am
Amit,

There are a few puritan types who just cannot stand seeing anyone having fun. They just have to register their disapproval.

Pat them on their precious little heads and send them on their way.
post #15 of 35
12/20/09 at 9:26am
If it is any consolation, I don't take anyone too seriously around here.
post #16 of 35
12/20/09 at 9:50am
I think it's reflective of how the world outside of BN is getting lately. Make note, I'm not attacking any person or poster individually, but I've become tired of (at least in the US) people constantly searching for something to be offended by. Perhaps it's the household I've been brought up in, I don't know what, maybe I'm just jaded, but come on people! Why does everything said by someone eventually end up offending some small repressed niche population that feels it is being wronged. I don't remember the last time something on BN truly offended me, and I doubt it'll ever happen. Maybe I'm naive and ignorant to the underhanded stabs that must be in these posts that are offending people, but I doubt it. I'm well aware of certain posters propensity for "douche" posts but I chalk it up to their true nature coming out online. Oh well, their loss not mine.
post #17 of 35
12/20/09 at 9:54am
A sense of humor is a must. Sometimes a funny post can keep a boring thread alive for much longer.
post #18 of 35
12/20/09 at 1:28pm
While I don't necessarily agree with the way Amit brought it up I do believe that lately here on BN it's been impossible to engage in friendly jest without someone taking offense to what's being said. I also believe that some people are incapable of distinguishing academical discourses (I hope that makes sense, I translated it one-on-one from Dutch) from personal attacks. Then again, I'm Dutch: we're known for our sarcasm.
post #19 of 35
12/20/09 at 8:28pm
I've also had posts taken seriously when I intended humor. The shorter the post the more easily it happens. Reading just doesn't let you see the curve of my lip or the laugh in my voice. The simplest way to let people know you're joking is to finish with a colon and a close parenthesis
post #20 of 35
12/21/09 at 1:36pm
Oooh and it wasn't even a Canadian getting offended. We are the best at getting offended!!

Oh.
post #21 of 35
12/21/09 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by Dimitri View Post

Amit, with all respect - you could grow some thicker skin, and really not care what others think/have to say about you. ;-) Its not the first time you've started a new thread to gripe about someone else's erm, gripe. One has to wonder why.

Agreed on all points...stop whining about people whining. As with EVERY situation on BN, we have mods for a reason...if you don't like something, talk to them.

I'll await your long-winded retaliation Amit...you always seem to have one. And we wonder why some of our most valued members are leaving.
post #22 of 35
12/21/09 at 8:29pm
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

Really?

How about you lay off that shallow pretense you've been flaunting lately and stop whining at someone whining about someone else's whining? Just reserve your self righteous tidbits of advice for others like you. Some of those who left must feel the same way I do about you and few others indeed. They must be sick to their stomach with strongly prevailing double standards and two tongued people here.

No, no long winded retaliation for you -- you just aren't worth all that effort, and I typed this over the iPhone, damn. So go ahead and show us some more of your antics.

You remind me of Sarah Palin
post #23 of 35
12/21/09 at 8:41pm
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Originally Posted by nwatts88 View Post

You remind me of Sarah Palin

You just won a biscuit. Get me an address to send it to.
post #24 of 35
12/21/09 at 8:48pm
I thought this was about giving feedback to a seller/trader and they don't give it back...
post #25 of 35
12/21/09 at 8:51pm
I'll wager that hardly any of you actually know one another, yet some random snipe from some random dude is all it takes for everyone to whip out their dicks and start counting wrinkles.

It doesn't matter if one may have initially entered a mudfight to preserve one's honor; the fact is that no one ever comes out of these things looking as clean as when he entered.

The general civility that BN fosters suggests that you are all probably decent folks offline but it gets harder and harder to believe that sometimes.

Just let...it...go. It's not that serious.
post #26 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:03pm
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Originally Posted by Emlynevermore View Post

I'll wager that hardly any of you actually know one another, yet some random snipe from some random dude is all it takes for everyone to whip out their dicks and start counting wrinkles.

It doesn't matter if one may have initially entered a mudfight to preserve one's honor; the fact is that no one ever comes out of these things looking as clean as when he entered.

The general civility that BN fosters suggests that you are all probably decent folks offline but it gets harder and harder to believe that sometimes.

Just let...it...go. It's not that serious.

Agreed

In all seriousness, I started this thread hoping to hear from other members what they think of the sense of humor prevailing on BN as of late, but sadly few folks who consider themselves to be the be all end all Basenotes police succeeded in skewing the direction of dialogue and have derailed this thread.
post #27 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:11pm
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

You just won a biscuit. Get me an address to send it to.

The child stars of slumdog millionaire
West 23rd St,
Slums of slumdog millionaire
410201
Mumbai

I hope you follow through on that, they need all the help they can get
post #28 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:14pm
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Originally Posted by nwatts88 View Post

The child stars of slumdog millionaire
West 23rd St,
Slums of slumdog millionaire
410201
Mumbai

I hope you follow through on that, they need all the help they can get

Weak attempt, but i'll give you props for trying

You seem desperate to join the little Basenotes Bushwhackers -- keep trying, i'm sure they'll notice.
post #29 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:26pm
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Originally Posted by Amit View Post

In all seriousness, I started this thread hoping to hear from other members what they think of the sense of humor prevailing on BN as of late, but sadly few folks who consider themselves to be the be all end all Basenotes police succeeded in skewing the direction of dialogue and have derailed this thread.

Ah, the sense of humor prevailing on BN.

I love humor. I especially enjoy Redneck Perfumisto's blog posts. Please share with us your wit. But assume I'll read it and that I'm humor impaired. Include a smilie to help me out. Humor is hard to pull off, especially for such an international audience. A boss at work once suggested that we should never try to be funny in e-mail. He had seen too many hurt feelings. And that was in a pretty small group where we mostly knew each other.

I especially suggest avoiding put-down humor (You know, it's like, "You're so dumb, you probably think Moby Dick ...").
post #30 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by ECaruthers View Post

I especially suggest avoiding put-down humor (You know, it's like, "You're so dumb, you probably think Moby Dick ...").

Wait a minute?!?!?!

it ISN'T?!?!?!?!
post #31 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:33pm
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Originally Posted by ECaruthers View Post

Ah, the sense of humor prevailing on BN.

I love humor. I especially enjoy Redneck Perfumisto's blog posts. Please share with us your wit. But assume I'll read it and that I'm humor impaired. Include a smilie to help me out. Humor is hard to pull off, especially for such an international audience. A boss at work once suggested that we should never try to be funny in e-mail. He had seen too many hurt feelings. And that was in a pretty small group where we mostly knew each other.

I especially suggest avoiding put-down humor (You know, it's like, "You're so dumb, you probably think Moby Dick ...").

Normal people do catch my wit perfectly fine. I always include a smiley, the winking smiley in my originating post from that other thread is rather clear an indication. Perhaps few people need a separate set of icons to understand the funny

I love Red's wit too, by the way
post #32 of 35
12/21/09 at 9:43pm
I take little offense to things in general. I feel the world has become far to serious and too pompous at times. I enjoy wit and humour, the drier the better; hmm urine and drier in a thread, that is an oxymoron of sorts.
Life is too short not to find the humour in it all.
post #33 of 35
12/21/09 at 10:43pm
Yes ,we must have humor .
" A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles"
Mignon McLaughlin
post #34 of 35
12/21/09 at 11:30pm
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You remind me of Sarah Palin

You bring up Sarah Palin? F*ck it. Sarah Palin has more true class than you could ever imagine.
post #35 of 35
12/22/09 at 1:40am
Locked, original post doesnt set a nice tone and welcomes discussing for all but continues a matter between 2 people. Don't invite all of basenotes into any problems between individual members.
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