Spike 12,049 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 The Internet is serious business [sic] making everyone on the Internet a tough guy, a self-proclaimed badboy with nothing to lose. Behind the LED lights of a monitor everyone is a thick-skinned dynamo that can hurl out insults and take them with the best of the best. And it’s fucking annoying. You there! Reading this. When was the last time you insulted someone on the internet? Called them a ‘ knob goblin’ or a ‘fucker faced retard drop kick’? It was probably in the last 24 hours right? Right. Now think of the last time you said the same words to a person on the street or at a pub? What happened? I’m putting my money on two scenarios, you either: got into some deep shit (people yelling at you/arrested) or you left with your tail between your legs with a new black eye to compliment the usual non black eye.So why are you cunt on the Internet, if you are such a lovely human being in the flesh? I’m a cunt in real life, so that’s my excuse, but I at least know when to leave something alone and when to shut my damn mouth. When I see something on the internet, that I don’t agree with (or isn’t factually right), it’s not my prerogative to march in chest out, get offended and try to sway their opinion in a flurry of insults and rage. The same applies for you, have some decency and tact. Don’t fall for traps, don’t take the bait and don’t get angry. I lost my temper the other day on TalkChelsea for some misunderstanding and cultural difference (or some bullshit like that). I thought about what I was doing, realised I looked like a frothing twat and I left it alone. I left the site alone for a few days and now everything has reset and the tiny incident (if it can be called that) is forgotten.If you disagree and have to respond to defend you honour and intelligence, there is no need to attack the other person. Just state your opinion and leave it at that, no need to call them a ‘cock jockey’, somewhere during your thesis. But that’s the easy stuff, what I find even more enraging and frustrating is passive-aggressive behaviour. I’m guilty of it myself and I hate myself for it. Saying things like “LOL That’s your opinion? Okay” or “DEAL WITH IT. It’s snide, arrogant and completely dick like in nature. People take it to the next level by using emotiocons/smileys. Just by throwing in :banghead: they take the douchebaggery and the cuntiness up to 11. If you think that using a smiley or whatever to mask an insult is a great idea, then I hate you. Personally, I’m staying away from the masses from now on. I’ve a lot of free time for a while and I’m going to just write up articles when I feel like it, writing is my passion and I'm embracing it. Don't expect me to post too often anymore, okay? This how I’m dealing with the Internet Hate Machine, I suggest you figure out how you are going to deal with it yourself. All the insults and passive-aggressive nonsense just make everyone look like a bunch of COD playing 12 year-olds who have just learnt a bunch of new swears. Chill out and grow up. But that’s my opinion and you can do whatever you like. The average internet user is akin to a soldier carrying their keyboards as guns, spraying their hate left right and centre.I’m aware of the hypocrisy and irony so don’t fucking mention it. Yes, yes, everything I’ve just is applicable to this post. I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Stay in the pub with us, mate. Lets keep up the fun there! I promise not to insult your sphincter ....... Ps: your absolutely right, Spike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Stay in the pub with us, mate. Lets keep up the fun there!image.jpgI promise not to insult your sphincter .......Ps: your absolutely right, Spike.Maybe...don't feel like I've much to say anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for writing this Spike, it takes a great amount of humility to not just point fingers, kudos to you.It is getting tiring to see people acting so tough on the internet. I know a few people in real life who are high level martial artists who can go up against 10 people alone on nasty asian street fights and come out the winner but they are less cocky than some people you meet on the net. Just shows how much power it gives someone when what they say has no consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I'm exactly the opposite. Nice on the internet and douche in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sovieticus 743 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Behind the LED lights of a monitorI'm sorry, but my screen is not LED. It's LCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Really is unbelievable, how dare people insult others on the internet.This must be directed at the leaf of the forum, that's the only thing I know who completely lied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manilla Brawler 23 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Really is unbelievable, how dare people insult others on the internet.This must be directed at the leaf of the forum, that's the only thing I know who completely lied.Is this really necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Woow for reals bro??? what martial arts do you do?? Fuarrrk what beast kieent.My friends are the one that does martial arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Is this really necessary?I just hate tree leaves, but I describe them as the sections of the forum, they become confusing after awhile, sorry I just thought I'd share. I have problems identifying things like that, I like to name them tree leaves, true bitches they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Amblève. 4,995 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I just hate tree leaves, but I describe them as the sections of the forum, they become confusing after awhile, sorry I just thought I'd share. I have problems identifying things like that, I like to name them tree leaves, true bitches they are.And you're not at all referring to one specific member of this forum whose name is being pronounced as "leaf"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Is this really necessary?haha i dont even understand what he meant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kojo 4,676 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 And you're not at all referring to one specific member of this forum whose name is being pronounced as "leaf"?I don't hate trees, even though that might not make much sense. I just hate those fucking leaves, the little bastards,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Dang bro better not mess with you then, might chop my head off with yo barehands.I can't fight though! I'm peaceful, I just know guys who are dangerous.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manilla Brawler 23 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I don't hate trees, even though that might not make much sense. I just hate those fucking leaves, the little bastards,.Might you be refering to the leaves from naruto??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Well said @, This is becoming more and more of an issue and I believe this was the reason why Santiago got banned. So in a way there are consequences of abuse on the Web since u might get banned from certain communities.I also believe a way u can be polite with ppl who u disagree with is by finishing your argument with things like 'I respect your opinion'. I often do that so there is no misunderstanding. U can also use things like IMHO. Just bcos someone's opinion differs to urs, it doesn't mean they are douches.I believe the reason we have these so called 'bandwagon' ppl is because they don't want to receive abuse for having a different opinion and/or so that they get an opportunity to abuse other ppl and bcos the bandwagon person agrees with the general consensus, the majority of pp simply don't do anything about that person's behaviour since they too abuse the person who disagrees with them (because that person has a different opinion to the majority of ppl). Bcos of that these bandwagon n00bs feel cool and powerful on the internet since they can abuse someone and then get 'likes' and recognition for their abuse.It's almost like we are filtering communities to simply have those ppl who all of the same opinion as us! Imagine what a world without different opinions would be like..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinineUltra 1,170 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Well said @, This is becoming more and more of an issue and I believe this was the reason why Santiago got banned. So in a way there are consequences of abuse on the Web since u might get banned from certain communities.I also believe a way u can be polite with ppl who u disagree with is by finishing your argument with things like 'I respect your opinion'. I often do that so there is no misunderstanding. U can also use things like IMHO. Just bcos someone's opinion differs to urs, it doesn't mean they are douches.I believe the reason we have these so called 'bandwagon' ppl is because they don't want to receive abuse for having a different opinion and/or so that they get an opportunity to abuse other ppl and bcos the bandwagon person agrees with the general consensus, the majority of pp simply don't do anything about that person's behaviour since they too abuse the person who disagrees with them (because that person has a different opinion to the majority of ppl). Bcos of that these bandwagon n00bs feel cool and powerful on the internet since they can abuse someone and then get 'likes' and recognition for their abuse.It's almost like we are filtering communities to simply have those ppl who all of the same opinion as us! Imagine what a world without different opinions would be like.....This paragraph sums up majority of this forum's community - cheers for the honesty. Real eyes realize real lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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