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Bitbender - Posted - 11/05/2009: 16:24:36
I'm going to chime in, althou few seldom answer me here, and i am one of the new members. I also run a forum. We do not allow flaming. Period. We don't tolerate folks dishonoring wimmen. But we do have a place we allow older members to duuke it out if they simply cannot get past the testosterone rush :)
When I spoke with a few folks around Dallas about BHO, it had a rep of being a rude and snobbish place. Thas fine, but it was someone's opine, and I decided to give it a try here and see for myself. What i took away from that experience is that this place seems a lot like an old country town, and once you show up, fine, but it takes some time for any one to see you, much less talk to you.
I been on my ranch for some time now, and only this year have the other ranchers come around, offer help, etc. Thas fine, but sometimes folks, that "waiting" thing will give a forum a bad name.
And any one that deploys the "GAFY" as the kind lady(barbbanjo, I believe) above spoke to should have simply been suspended/banned until they found some manners to show to a lady. We are not supposed to be the rude ones, folks. We are supposed to be the good ones. Thas why i came back to bluegrass - I wanted genuine, pure and honest again.
Any how - my two cents - Flame away
Edited by - Bitbender on 11/05/2009 16:26:08
jazzylynne - Posted - 11/05/2009: 16:57:06
I just checked and there are 78 active topics right now. Of these there are 2 (including this one) talking about
all the locked threads and snotty people here on the Hangout.
There are no other threads at this time that are causing any problems or have insulting behavior connected to them yet we continue to talk about "all the locked threads" and nastiness going on.
In the last few days we have locked out at least 3 people that I know of, and yes I locked a couple of topics and there were a couple deleted.
But right NOW there are 78 good, informative, and nice threads going on that this topic ignores.
We seem to go in phases. As a moderator there are days I'm very busy then it goes for days where there is nothing for me to do. Play nice, and Eric will be able to retire all of us from duty. 
Lynne
Klondike Waldo - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:12:32
quote:
Originally posted by S am
I guess this probably isn't a good time for goat humor huh???
just checking
na-a-a-a-a-a-a-ah I'll never play like Earl Scruggs or sing like Luciano Pavarotti, but I'll pick better than Luciano and sing tenor better than Earl deligo ergo renideo, Bob Cameron
Klondike Waldo - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:14:10
quote:
Originally posted by Sheldon
It is in the air and it blows from east to west . . . .
Sheldon
But in the Northern hemisphere, the prevailing winds blow from West to East. I'll never play like Earl Scruggs or sing like Luciano Pavarotti, but I'll pick better than Luciano and sing tenor better than Earl deligo ergo renideo, Bob Cameron
Edited by - Klondike Waldo on 11/05/2009 17:16:14
mogultx - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:20:57
Wow. I learned a new acronym from this thread! And it is one that I have to remember because I am not allowed to use it!!!
Hey- pretty much everybody here is a decent sort. there are a few who get naughty at times, but I haven't seen the most rascally one here... so what I am saying is that we just need to tug up our big kid pants, put on our best smile and go out into the big ol world as ambassadors of oursleves, our music, and as representatives of our raising.... If we bring discredit to the BHO and ourselves, we are also doing that to our music, our families, etc..... let's all act in an appropriate manner, and not have to be concerned about how we look to folks all around the world...
Monty
noli illegitimi carborundum (stolen from DAT)
Sultans of Claw - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:30:41
quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Jug
quote:
Originally posted by Sultans of Claw
I think it's called SAD: Snottiness Affective Disorder.
Lee Callicutt
Middle word's wrong.
I was trying hard to not be snotty.  Lee Callicutt
Solo - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:33:10
Snotty is as snotty does. Besides, snotty is often entertaining .... and slippery.
Sheldon - Posted - 11/05/2009: 17:58:02
No,Bob, in the USA what I am talking about blows from east to west . . . .
Sheldon
KE - Posted - 11/05/2009: 18:01:57
We got it the first time, and have been trying hard to let it slide.
KE - Posted - 11/05/2009: 18:05:56
quote:
Originally posted by Bitbender
I'm going to chime in, althou few seldom answer me here, and i am one of the new members. I also run a forum. We do not allow flaming. Period. We don't tolerate folks dishonoring wimmen. But we do have a place we allow older members to duuke it out if they simply cannot get past the testosterone rush :)
When I spoke with a few folks around Dallas about BHO, it had a rep of being a rude and snobbish place. Thas fine, but it was someone's opine, and I decided to give it a try here and see for myself. What i took away from that experience is that this place seems a lot like an old country town, and once you show up, fine, but it takes some time for any one to see you, much less talk to you.
I been on my ranch for some time now, and only this year have the other ranchers come around, offer help, etc. Thas fine, but sometimes folks, that "waiting" thing will give a forum a bad name.
And any one that deploys the "GAFY" as the kind lady(barbbanjo, I believe) above spoke to should have simply been suspended/banned until they found some manners to show to a lady. We are not supposed to be the rude ones, folks. We are supposed to be the good ones. Thas why i came back to bluegrass - I wanted genuine, pure and honest again.
Any how - my two cents - Flame away
I was in Dallas for a few days earlier this week, and they were a very hospitable group of people.
BConk - Posted - 11/05/2009: 18:31:39
quote:
Originally posted by Sheldon
No,Bob, in the USA what I am talking about blows from east to west . . . .
Sheldon
  "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
Bitbender - Posted - 11/05/2009: 19:23:39
KE - Thanks for replying!
BConk -That is good . Tat IS NY.
bubbalouie - Posted - 11/05/2009: 19:58:01
I don't see Snotty here on the off topic here very often. "They" say we should have a sarcastic font Because when you read something you can't really tell if somebody's just yanking your chain.
I like to think we're just a bunch of folks standing around in a circle trading licks.I like to razz people & I'm really easy to cut up too!.
Those snotty people only come to off topic to complain!.
B.L
mike gregory - Posted - 11/05/2009: 20:21:48
How about Comic Sams MS in purple, for sarcastic?
How about Comic Sams MS in purple, SIZE 1, for sarcastic?
That way, people who wish to avoid sarcastic comments, can skip over them. And the people who like it, will have to work at squinting at the tiny type.
Edited by - mike gregory on 11/05/2009 20:26:46
carlos - Posted - 11/05/2009: 20:48:59
rude wow cant wait to see how that works with your maker.hes seen your kind many times.cluck cluck
william libby
Nosferatu - Posted - 11/05/2009: 20:54:34
B.L. I don't think there's anything sarcastic about telling a lady to go F-Word herself.
Edit: When I posted this in no way did I mean that B.L. was the member who told a lady to F-word herself. I'm sorry B.L. if I mislead anyone into thinking that. What I was saying was, I think the comment to the lady member was much more then sarcasm.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
Edited by - Nosferatu on 11/07/2009 09:25:53
Retropicker - Posted - 11/05/2009: 21:06:28
I dont see them any worse. Some class A wackos have joined and stirred things up. A few people have snapped and run but that's the norm.
____Keep the hay in Bluegrass__________________________
BryanWB - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:14:51
Sometimes, and I hope it's not me (tell me if it is) us Banjo Hangout guys and girls might just forget - We play MUSIC (I try!!) on our BANJOS. That's it. Am I right, or am I right :) ??
Best wishes, Bryan.
BryanBanjoBeginner - Have banjo, will travel!
steve davis - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:23:29
I,for one,find a sizeable entertainment factor in snottiness and sarcasm.
Bring it on.
beeliner - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:35:59
quote:
Originally posted by BConk
quote:
Originally posted by chaosfrailer
I guess alot of folks think because they can pick a little bit that gives them the right to be jerks of the net. In real life there is always the danger of being kicked in the teeth. Everybody is brave on the internet. I'm from the south, so I know when to run my mouth and when to shut it.
Take care, but take it!-Harold Hausenfluck
I think that many people can be less than polite - or even downright impolite without even realizing it.
I'm sure Chaosfrailer meant no offense by it - but his statement "I'm from the south, so I know when to run my mouth and when to shut it" carries the unspoken implication that he believes people that do not come from the south do NOT know when to run their mouths or when to shut them.
Besides being impolite - his statement is demonstrably incorrect. We all know the worst offenders are ALWAYS from the south
Chaosfrailer - welcome to the BHO - hope you enjoyed your virtual teeth kicking 
"Defender of the Sacred Cod"
Capio pisces, ergo sum
I think a lot of US are just looking for something to get offended about. Why can't we just have a forgiving spirit and let these remarks that seem to be inflammatory pass by and go on with the original post an ignore them? beeliner. Revis Martin. When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 [KJV]
Don Borchelt - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:37:09
Steve Davis wrote: "I haven't noticed this hostility that's being talked of,here.
Maybe I just don't get it or pay any attention to it when it occurs."
I haven't seen any change, either.
Steve also wrote: "I,for one,find a sizeable entertainment factor in snottiness and sarcasm. Bring it on."
Guilty, also. Let's you and me start a thread and mix it up. Oh, yeah, we done that already!
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Edited by - Don Borchelt on 11/07/2009 05:39:33
beeliner - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:41:13
quote:
Originally posted by djingodjango
It all comes down to pride, folks. It all comes down to pride.
"Keep it small." - Pete Seeger
Absolutely !!!! beeliner. Revis Martin. When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 [KJV]
steve davis - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:43:16
Was it Sheldon that mentioned it blowing from east to west?
Reminds me of the old saying..."As Maine goes,so goes the Nation".
And we wouldn't want an ecalation of hostilities,Don.
Edited by - steve davis on 11/07/2009 05:47:15
Sultans of Claw - Posted - 11/07/2009: 05:44:17
quote:
Originally posted by BanjoDiva
YOU LIE!!!
You are a South Carolina girl, aren't you?  Lee Callicutt
billyshake - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:04:18
Huh. I read through this thread and it's a mystery to me -- I don't wanna get all Disney and start blowin' sunshine up everyone's-- I mean to say I don't wanna be too syrupy here, but I've never been on a forum with as many folks willing to help as the BHO. I'm positive the same annoying questions get asked by newbies over and over again (yes, I'm sure I've done it), yet it's seemed to me that people are awful nice about it. But I suppose I do detect a little snootiness -- as opposed to snottiness -- from time to time.
I'll tell you what, though, I'm a writer who's been around a lot of artists and whether you like the term or not, if you're a hardcore banjo player, you're an artist -- my experience tells me that if you can find me a "snot-free" forum full of artists, I'm liable to find you a naked picture of Bob Hope doing a cha-cha with a dead poodle on a Saharan golf green.
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BConk - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:08:12
quote:
Originally posted by beeliner
I think a lot of US are just looking for something to get offended about. Why can't we just have a forgiving spirit and let these remarks that seem to be inflammatory pass by and go on with the original post an ignore them?
My point was not that I was offended by Chaosfrailer's remarks - but that I thought he was being offensive without even realizing it. And I used his post as an example of how things written here that many view as innocent remarks can easily spark flame wars. As for your advice here - it's all well and good but maybe you should try following it more often yourself. As I recall, you didn't hesitate much before you jumped into Sam's thread about vulnerability and help morph it into a religious debate. Personally - I don't care. When I see people being snotty and rude I'll just give right it back to them. "Confrontational" is OK with me. How's that for snotty, rude and confrontational? "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
Edited by - BConk on 11/07/2009 06:23:42
Sultans of Claw - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:12:46
quote:
Originally posted by billyshake
-- my experience tells me that if you can find me a "snot-free" forum full of artists, I'm liable to find you a naked picture of Bob Hope doing a cha-cha with a dead poodle on a Saharan golf green.
Thanks for conjuring up that image as I have my breakfast of toast and honey.  Lee Callicutt
BConk - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:18:04
.....er...I think I found one - but it's a rhumba and he's holding a goat
"Defender of the Sacred Cod"
Capio pisces, ergo sum
Dustyone - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:21:53
I think I know what the problem is! ...it's called booze!!! probably caused by
reading some of these boring threads . now don't get all upset ! it's only
one opinion. 
Edited by - Dustyone on 11/07/2009 06:26:02
BConk - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:25:04
quote:
Originally posted by Dustyone
I think I know what the problem is! ...it's called booze!!! probably caused by
reading some of these boring threads . now don't get all upset ! it's only
a opinion.
Never touch the stuff - I find it dulls my snottiness too much. "Defender of the Sacred Cod" Capio pisces, ergo sum
MarkRough - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:29:34
quote:
Originally posted by BConk
.....er...I think I found one - but it's a rhumba and he's holding a goat
"Defender of the Sacred Cod"
Capio pisces, ergo sum
Oh. . . my. I had to stick an ice pick into my temple to get rid of that first image. Now I need to plunge it into my other temple to get rid of your new version. ----------------- Some days you're the dog. . . other days you're the hydrant.
Louisiana Rose - Posted - 11/07/2009: 06:32:25
Maybe it's just the onset of winter blues affecting everyone
If you are gonna be out of date, do it right
mogultx - Posted - 11/07/2009: 09:00:34
BConk,
You're being a rascal! I too, am not at all perplexed by going toe to toe with any of the folks- but it is not always as nice a thing as it could be! I am working on being more skilled at social stuff, and less at defending myself or my positions. I am generally successful at that without trying too hard! And this is the place for me to catch up with like-minded individuals. (Now lets see just how well I can hold to that!)
I wish each person here a very joyful Saturday. I hope you are a couple steps closer to your dreams and a few steps farther from your grievances. I hope you learn to play the banjo better than I, and that you show me a thing or two along he way. God Bless, take care.
Monty
(ps: Please note the signature line I stole from DAT. It is a goodie- especially in light of the thin skins on this and some similar threads!)
mgm
noli illegitimi carborundum (stolen from DAT)
Nosferatu - Posted - 11/07/2009: 09:35:39
Re a past post of mine in this topic:
When I posted in a past post in no way did I mean that B.L. was the member who told a lady to F-word herself. I'm sorry B.L. and the membership if I mislead anyone into thinking that. What I was saying was, I think the comment to the lady member was much more then sarcasm.
Thank you,
"Count" Hugh
"I bent over him, and tried to find any sign of life, but in vain." -- Jonathan Harker, Dracula
mike gregory - Posted - 11/07/2009: 09:37:48
Mods! Mods!
Please move the post about the proper thickness or thinness of skins to the more appropriate "SETUP and REPAIR" area!
bubbalouie - Posted - 11/07/2009: 09:45:54
Hugh. That is a perfect example of how things can be misunderstood if only seen in print.Thanks for clearing that up.I'd only talk like that to you guys!!!!!
B.L
mike gregory - Posted - 11/07/2009: 10:22:06
There are many folk tales, in many languages, about problems caused by sincere people observing the same phenomenon from different perspectives, and having severe, sometimes fatal, confrontations over which perspective is right, and which is wrong.
Fortunately, I have the option of logging in to the Hangout, where I can get comments from people whose perspective is the only one worth considering, bless their hearts!
renopicker - Posted - 11/07/2009: 19:11:18
As one of the people guilty of snottiness I would say I was just upset about a banjo parts issue, and I went off topic on my own topic, threw in some personal attacks here and there, and a dash of salt...
But the hangout has made me very aware of the errors of my recipe...
And I appreciate it, I was out of line...
It is a little bit funny, as well...
Oh well, it is Saturday night and time to go out and have fun with less worries this week than last week!
I will survive... if anyone is worried about me...
RP
Edit: And I think the best way to eliminate this behavior is to let people know right away they are breaking this rule or that rule, and be specific...and offer a solution to them as well...
IE: With all respect sir your statement to Go F yourself, is a violation of the rules and please go back to your original post and select the pencil ICON above the post and delete that for others who read(this post/thread) in the future, I would very much appreciate it... sir...
( or mamm, etc..)
Edited by - renopicker on 11/07/2009 19:17:54
backtothefuture - Posted - 11/07/2009: 19:55:33
quote:
Originally posted by renopicker
.....IE: With all respect sir your statement to Go F yourself, is a violation of the rules
( or mamm, etc..)......
Excuse me......maybe it's just me....but I think we really could live without the above "IE" ! The BHO is a family site and I really don't think that the site owner would approve of this. If you accepted PM's (but you don't...you have that feature turned off), I would have written this privately. Mods.....I hope you feel the same and delete my quote as well as the original post above. . Dennis  
mike gregory - Posted - 11/07/2009: 20:09:10
quote:
Originally posted by MarkRough
quote:
Originally posted by BConk
.....er...I think I found one - but it's a rhumba and he's holding a goat
Oh. . . my.
I had to stick an ice pick into my temple to get rid of that first image. Now I need to plunge it into my other temple to get rid of your new version.
Mods! MODDDSSS!!!He said TEMPLE! Twice! That's a place where people do Religious stuff. Lock him and block him andUmm, just MAYBE he didn't mean to use a word that, in a rare instance of misunderstanding, might be perceived as something other than what it was intended to be. Ain't words FUN???????????
jazzylynne - Posted - 11/07/2009: 21:18:06
OK, here's another locked thread.
Lynne
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