Just gave my first negative rep (on MC)

Kevy Baby · 05-01-2005, 09:34 AM

Well, I don't hang at MC. Not because of a preference, but simply because I barely have enough time to keep up here at LoT. MC, from what I have seen and heard is an excellent board.

And while I haven't read said offending post/thread. I am sure that it deserved negative rep - if not more.

But one of the things that I enjoy about LoT is the (mostly) positive social aspect of it. While it is okay to vent about things in life - we certainly do our fair share of that here - it takes another step to vent about things on other boards. Most people on LoT also post on MC (I think), but not everyone on MC posts on LoT. I would rather not provide fodder for a potential "board war."

Thank you for listening; that is all.

wendybeth · 05-01-2005, 11:22 AM

I agree, KB. Offensive posts occur on just about every board, and the good thing about rep is that you can directly let someone know you don't appreciate their attitude or stance on an issue. While I haven't seen the offending post, I've a feeling that particular poster is going to get dinged more than once.

On the subject of weight, I knew once the medical community and public officials started talking about the dangers of obesity that it was sort of an open season declaration on overweight persons. Lawmakers started tossing about ideas for 'sin taxes' on junk food, with the same excuse that they used going after cigarettes and alcohol- since 'sin items' strain the medical system, they have the right to recoup losses through taxation. Now that smoking is on the decline, people feel justified in targeting overweight persons. Personally, I think it's wrong, and anyone who is crass or cruel enough to comment on anothers weight in a negative manner is nothing more than a bully, but for some reason people seem to feel that they have the right to do so.

When I was smoking, I always tried to be considerate of non-smokers, yet even when I was in the smoking area and abiding by all the rules there would be some asshole that would have to make a snide comment. These people don't care about your health, they merely want to put themselves up by belittling you. I quit smoking in spite of these persons, not because of them.

Stan4dSteph · 05-01-2005, 12:17 PM

Why are you discussing someone's behavior on MiceChat here?

05-01-2005, 09:34 AM	#1
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Well, I don't hang at MC. Not because of a preference, but simply because I barely have enough time to keep up here at LoT. MC, from what I have seen and heard is an excellent board. And while I haven't read said offending post/thread. I am sure that it deserved negative rep - if not more. But one of the things that I enjoy about LoT is the (mostly) positive social aspect of it. While it is okay to vent about things in life - we certainly do our fair share of that here - it takes another step to vent about things on other boards. Most people on LoT also post on MC (I think), but not everyone on MC posts on LoT. I would rather not provide fodder for a potential "board war." Thank you for listening; that is all. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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05-01-2005, 11:22 AM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I agree, KB. Offensive posts occur on just about every board, and the good thing about rep is that you can directly let someone know you don't appreciate their attitude or stance on an issue. While I haven't seen the offending post, I've a feeling that particular poster is going to get dinged more than once. On the subject of weight, I knew once the medical community and public officials started talking about the dangers of obesity that it was sort of an open season declaration on overweight persons. Lawmakers started tossing about ideas for 'sin taxes' on junk food, with the same excuse that they used going after cigarettes and alcohol- since 'sin items' strain the medical system, they have the right to recoup losses through taxation. Now that smoking is on the decline, people feel justified in targeting overweight persons. Personally, I think it's wrong, and anyone who is crass or cruel enough to comment on anothers weight in a negative manner is nothing more than a bully, but for some reason people seem to feel that they have the right to do so. When I was smoking, I always tried to be considerate of non-smokers, yet even when I was in the smoking area and abiding by all the rules there would be some asshole that would have to make a snide comment. These people don't care about your health, they merely want to put themselves up by belittling you. I quit smoking in spite of these persons, not because of them. __________________
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05-01-2005, 12:17 PM	#3
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Why are you discussing someone's behavior on MiceChat here?
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