The mentality of the posters on this site.
The mentality of the posters on this site.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
The mentality of the posters on this site.#1
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:34pm
I actually make no judgement, because I wouldn't begin to know what to look for or how to classify it.
However, I do have to point out that there were only 39 hits on the 'Veteran's Day' thread, with only four posts. It might seem odd to look for such recognition here, but the political threads actually do get some attention - so it's not completely out of the realm of rationality.
I'm thinking that there might be many here who don't actually realize the freedom they do live under, or where it comes from. And that's a shame - for anyone involved or responsible for that ignorance.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#2
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:41pmThat's too bad. Every time it gets bumped a dead sailor comes back to life.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#2
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:45pm
I don't understand the point of this. Are you saying that you're judging the thoughts and actions of real people - who live real lives outside of this board - about Veterans Day and what it means, by how many hits and posts a thread about it has?
That baffles me.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#3
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:46pm
I agree with your post DG. I did not realize that a thread about it was posted but I found it and posted on it. Thank you.
People should not be so fixated on this strike but be thankful for what we do have and many other people don't.
People fought for/are fighting for our country and the majority here are worried about Broadway on strike. Something in the picture just doesn't seem right.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#4
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:47pm
Thanks, Phyllis - your snarkiness is duly noted.
But I do have to wonder why so few were intrigued by the thread. I know I'm a wet blanket around here, so the very fact of my originating it would count for most of the disinterest. But even threads started by unknowns garner more hits, so I can only conclude that it had to do with the subject.
And while Phyllis might represent the majority here - or so he thinks - I can't help but wonder why so few are willing to even investigate the topic.
Other than the fact that there's a bunch of spoiled brats in this country, and they're well represented on this board.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#5
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:50pm
Please, Rath - I'm only looking at the reality of lack of response to the ONE thread acknowledging what is a national holiday - as compared the the HUNDREDS of hits on threads about virtually NOTHING.
I have NO problem with my statement or question. None.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#6
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:55pm
Oh dear DG, I've got nothing but love for you, but you sure have been surly lately.
Are the non-American posters exempt from your contempt?
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/03
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#7
Posted: 11/11/07 at 10:55pm
"Other than the fact that there's a bunch of spoiled brats in this country, and they're well represented on this board."
Not to make judgements, right?
Sorry DG, I happened to be one that did click on the thread but didn't leave a comment. Because, I had no comment to leave. If that somehow puts me in the spoiled brats category then so be it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#8
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:04pm
Phyllis - just for the sake of discussion, this is actually an international observation - for the sake of anybody who has looked beyond their own existence.
And JAG - obviously, if you were one of the few who actually were interested in the topic, it doesn't refer to you.
And for the record, this thread already has almost triple the number of hits - perhaps because it references the members of the board, and taps into their narcissism.
And if this makes me 'surly', so be it.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#9
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:07pm
Those who are appreciative don't have to write it out on this message board. They can feel it, think about it, attend a parade, call someone who's affected, etc, all of which is much more meaningful, I think.
This is the same as that thread we had about the slain dentist. There were attacks on some of us for not being empathetic. It doesn't prove a thing.
I don't take well to your considering how many of us just may be ignorant.
Wow, DG, what has happened to you lately? It seems to me that you're taking yourself quite seriously, have a holier than thou attitude and seem to feel the need to pop into threads to lecture. What happened to your sense of humor?
This isn't the DG that I knew.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#10
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:09pm
"And for the record, this thread already has almost triple the number of hits - perhaps because it references the members of the board, and taps into their narcissism."
Talk about narcism-who appointed you Jesus?
It seems like you don't like us very much.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#11
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:13pm
Jane - all I can say is I felt dismayed when I looked at the number of hits on the thread. The number of posts really wasn't an issue with me. But, from what I've seen, even a thread labled 'dog poo' will get into triple digit hits - so I can only think that the subject itself had no interest.
And, to be quite honest, as someone who has volunteered their time and service to this country, the apparent lack of interest is somewhat a slap in the face.
I get what you're saying, and I understand that I'm coming across as scolding. I wish I could say I was sorry for that. I'm just truly dismayed at the blatent disinterest.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#12
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:15pm
I think most of us are just shocked that you're judging our reaction and response to veterans by whether or not we've clicked on a thread. You have no idea how and what we do to commemorate in our own REAL lives.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#13
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:18pm
I didn't even notice a thread about Veterans Day, which proves a shocking truth about me, I skim.
I will admit why I clicked on this one: I saw the subject line and just assumed it was part of DG's thrice-annual multiple posts about his "concerns about this type of communication." Which, in an indirect way, it is. Those posts are always amusing for the purple prose "this type of communication" inspires in our old pal DG.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#14
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:18pm
Thanks for not being offended by my post, DG.
I get what you're saying also. Maybe I can help-you'll never know who really responds to this holiday, or someone's death, or illness, etc. in the right ways, because it's personal. It's inside. Someone who posts about it could very well be the one who doesn't care but is pretending to, and vice versa.
And sadly, message boards are a slice of life. In real life, I don't think there are enough people who even care about Veteran's day. All it means is a day off from work for all too many people. Same for most patriotic and religious holidays. We used to ask our students what they think all these holidays meant to them, and you'd be appalled. Most of the time they had no idea what they stood for.
It's a sign of the times and it's pathetic.
Shame! Shame!#15
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:19pmI hope the veterans appreciate the chip you put on your shoulder for them.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#16
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:19pm
It's George Bush's fault.
Or maybe Jose.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#17
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:21pm
You know, I get all crazy on here from time to time too, but I do try to step back and remember that it's a little silly to expect a bunch of people on a message board (most of whom with faces I'll never see) to prioritize their values the same way I do.
Of course, when I get pissy on the board, it's because of what people say, not because they don't say anything.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#18
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:21pm
Rath - that's absolutely true - and I have no right to do that.
It just stood out to me that of all the thread topics, this was one of the very few that got virtually no attention.
Does it matter to those who have given of their time? Not really.
Does it mean that no one here cares? No. It might only mean that it's not the type of thing they come here for, and therefore doesn't register in their consciousness.
I'll bow out, and recognize that I'm overly sensitive on this subject, and was out of line in my attacking posture.
Not the first time my emotions have run away with me here.
I do hope that people have at least recognized what this day means, in whatever way they find appropriate.
Updated On: 11/11/07 at 11:21 PM
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#19
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:26pm
"And sadly, message boards are a slice of life. In real life, I don't think there are enough people who even care about Veteran's day. All it means is a day off from work for all too many people. Same for most patriotic and religious holidays. We used to ask our students what they think all these holidays meant to them, and you'd be appalled. Most of the time they had no idea what they stood for."
100% true and truly sad.
Ask a 3rd grader, "what is Christmas What does it represent?" Child's answer "Something happened to Jesus and we get a lot of presents under the tree."
Sadly, that is not an uncommon answer.
//end Rant and threadjack//
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#20
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:29pm
When Cruel's self-indulgent drivel generates pages and pages of responses, it does make one wonder where people's priorities are.
I understand that this is a virtual world, and a virtual community, but am more than willing to give DG the benefit of the doubt - I believe his response was genuine surprise over the lack of interest or respect - especially when men and women are fighting a dying overseas.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#21
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:31pmHow do you feel about DG's self-appointed position as the person to bitch at the people for bitching at Cruel? Will that last as long as Cruel?
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#22
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:32pmPerhaps some people come to a message board for mindlessness sometimes. I don't deal with politics and serious things like Veterans Day on a message board - I deal with them in real life. We are here for different reasons and that's what needs to be respected.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#23
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:32pm
Eh - it seems that my giving people yet another chance to realize how bizarre I can be has tripled the number of hits on the Veteran's thread in less than an hour.
And maybe that was point all along . . .
Oh, who am I kidding. You all know at this point I'm an over-emotional and frequently ridiculous poster.
re: The mentality of the posters on this site.#24
Posted: 11/11/07 at 11:35pmDon't forget surly! :)
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