Respect

[StudentoReptile]

There has been much discussion regarding the tone of the forum as of late; specifically regarding newbies not "respecting" (for lack of better phrasing) the more knowledgeable folks here, and likewise, some of the seasoned members not sugarcoating their advice and perhaps being a little rude with delivering their information.

I just came across this thread on another forum, and thought it was relevant. Please take the time to read:

What permits do I need and how do I ge them? - Tortoise Forum - Tortoise Husbandry Community (http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-58995-page-2.html#axzz2C32T6tTd)

Note the following:

The OP is only 13
A couple members there responded somewhat curtly, but not insulting.
No one got overly offended, or bit anyone else's head off or anything. The discussion was kept civil despite two different methods of offering advice were given


Here is one series of posts that stood out.



TB, you have the general right idea. Boah and Eric like to be very technical at times and I don't know if they realize your age. .......

Those guys are not offended, they are just pointing out a technical inaccuracy, and not sugar coating it for you. Don't worry about it. You've done nothing offensive.


Thank you Tom for clearing that up :) Yes, in case you guys didn't know I'm 13 :P



Like Tom said, definitely not offensive to me.

Age is not a handicap. :) It is one kind of advantage on the low end and another kind of advantage on the high end. I would feel shorted if people held this kind of information back from me when I was 13, so I offer you the same informational respect I would expect.


This was an exchange between a teenager and two men (among other members) that were grown adults, easily 10 yrs my senior. Regrettably, I do not see this level of maturity displayed online. Many people get flustered because someone simply offered advice that was not requested, and a lot of folks here are around the same age.

Anyway...that's all.

[EmbraceCalamity]

Do we really need another one of these threads? Seriously? Now y'all are just beating a dead horse. Leave the poor thing alone. Isn't being dead bad enough?

~Maggot

[Jay]

Do we really need another one of these threads? Seriously? Now y'all are just beating a dead horse. Leave the poor thing alone. Isn't being dead bad enough?

~Maggot

You're new, you'll be seeing a few more.

[StudentoReptile]

Do we really need another one of these threads? Seriously? Now y'all are just beating a dead horse. Leave the poor thing alone. Isn't being dead bad enough?

~Maggot

You're welcome to ignore the thread if it displeases you.

Honestly, its inevitable. If it wasn't me, it would be someone else in a week reviving this topic anyway. Go get ya some cheese to go with that wine.
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Back to the topic, I just wanted to show a real example of a civilized exchanged between such a large gap in age and experience. It can happen.

[EmbraceCalamity]

You're new, you'll be seeing a few more.We should at least all get a complimentary bottle of whiskey with each one of these damn threads. It would make them worthwhile.

~Maggot

[StudentoReptile]

We should at least all get a complimentary bottle of whiskey with each one of these damn threads. It would make them worthwhile.

~Maggot

One could say the same about 50% of your posts.

[EmbraceCalamity]

One could say the same about 50% of your posts.Well that's a lot of whiskey. That'd just be begging for alcohol poisoning. Completely impractical.

~Maggot

[StudentoReptile]

Well that's a lot of whiskey. That'd just be begging for alcohol poisoning. Completely impractical.

~Maggot

Ah, you're just barely legal to even drink the stuff. Let the older folks worry about monitoring their alcohol intake and you just worry about you. ;)

[EmbraceCalamity]

Ah, you're just barely legal to even drink the stuff. Let the older folks worry about monitoring their alcohol intake and you just worry about you. ;)Oh, but I take great pride in being a responsible person, so I could never provide anyone with such large quantities of whiskey. So I'm afraid this arrangement just can't work out.

~Maggot

[Jay]

We should at least all get a complimentary bottle of whiskey with each one of these damn threads. It would make them worthwhile.

~Maggot

The post count would be low, considering we'd all be suffering from alcohol poisoning.

[EmbraceCalamity]

The post count would be low, considering we'd all be suffering from alcohol poisoning.Somehow, I think that would be preferable.

While we're on the topic, I'd like an opinion. I'm going to the liquor store Friday, and I'm not sure what to get. The current options (disregarding price, as I don't recall prices) are: honey whiskey, SoCo, Jager, and rum. Thoughts?

~Maggot

[TeaNinja]

stop being so sensitive and weed the good from the bad. been there. everyone needs to shutup more. lol

[EmbraceCalamity]

stop being so sensitive and weed the good from the bad. been there. everyone needs to shutup more. lolThat reminded me of this, and I had to share:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s480x480/3477_462600080463080_541503350_n.jpg

Love. <3

~Maggot

[jaleely]

I find the ignore button really helpful for clearing up threads. Now that this thread is cleared up for me, i can respond and say that i do agree that many people take things offensively when they shouldn't, and maybe some of us get protective.
It'll pass.

[KORBIN5895]

Somehow, I think that would be preferable.

While we're on the topic, I'd like an opinion. I'm going to the liquor store Friday, and I'm not sure what to get. The current options (disregarding price, as I don't recall prices) are: honey whiskey, SoCo, Jager, and rum. Thoughts?

~Maggot

I recommend koolaid or milk as it is more on par with your maturity level.

[iBaman]

stop being so sensitive and weed the good from the bad. been there. everyone needs to shutup more. lol

AGREED. I hold my tongue as long as I can, but sometimes, the stupidity gets to me.

I find the ignore button really helpful for clearing up threads. Now that this thread is cleared up for me, i can respond and say that i do agree that many people take things offensively when they shouldn't, and maybe some of us get protective.
It'll pass.
xD I knew I liked you for a reason ;D but for real. some people, though, just like to push buttons and argue.

I recommend koolaid or milk as it is more on par with your maturity level.

...I just spat my ice cream all over my computer. best post ever.

[EmbraceCalamity]

I recommend koolaid or milk as it is more on par with your maturity level.I love milk. ^_____________^

~Maggot

[Rogue628]

I recommend koolaid or milk as it is more on par with your maturity level.


OMG! :laugh: :laugh:

Best. Post. Ever!

[Snakefood]

well, after a long day.... at least that was humorous to read!! Thx guys!! :D

[Pareeeee]

I recommend koolaid or milk as it is more on par with your maturity level.

Hahaha awesome and true!

[mykee]

If you take my advice and assume that 100% of the people you speak to are idiots, it'll make your conversations much more pleasant.

[KORBIN5895]

If you take my advice and assume that 100% of the people you speak to are idiots, it'll make your conversations much more pleasant.

This is how I truly feel.

[lady_bug87]

If you take my advice and assume that 100% of the people you speak to are idiots, it'll make your conversations much more pleasant.

You are so humble m'dear

[infernalis]

Talk, it's only talk
Arguments, agreements, advice
Answers, articulate announcements
It's only talk

Talk, it's only talk
Babble, burble, banter
Bicker bicker bicker
Brouhaha, balderdash, ballyhoo
It's only talk
Backtalk

Talk, talk, talk, it's only talk
Comments, clich's, commentary
Chatter, chit chat
Conversation, contradiction, criticism
It's only talk
Cheap talk

Talk, it's only talk
Debates, discussions
These are words with a "d" this time
Dialogue, duologue, diatribe
Dissension, declamation
Double talk, double talk

Talk, talk, it's all talk
Too much talk, small talk
Talk that trash
Expressions, editorials, explanations
Exclamations, exaggerations
It's all talk

[StudentoReptile]

This a new Dr. Suess book I'm not aware of, Wayne? lol

[mykee]

Wayne just found Thesaurus.com

[marvelfreak]

Wayne thanks for making me laugh my butt off.

Now that's one of the best post ever.

[Terranaut]

If you take my advice and assume that 100% of the people you speak to are idiots, it'll make your conversations much more pleasant.

Staying true to yourself!! Awesome.