Lull Before World Champs - Keep It Civil

[Speedfirst]

This is funny! These are the same cats

Sorry, never played on the Track Shark forum. Liked the results page though.

You would've enjoyed yourself, that I know.

On the few occasions that I read some of the forum posts, I was very dissatisfied with the level of discourse. Much better than letsrun, of course.

I wouldn't disagree with that, however by that same token ,there was some very insightful discourse, along with a little more levity, than what is displayed here.

[Marlow]

there was some very insightful discourse, along with a little more levity, than what is displayed here.

I agree with the former clause, but the latter one is just flat out incorrect. What do you think we keep Squackee around here for??!!

[Daisy]

It applies to everyone- full stop.

Hmmm? Yeah aight, we'll see!!

People get banned all the time here. This predates the demise of track shark. If anything the rules have been very lax recently. Clearly the rules are starting to be applied more like they were before.

[Fortis4Eva]

People get banned all the time here. This predates the demise of track shark. If anything the rules have been very lax recently. Clearly the rules are starting to be applied more like they were before.

Just the way I like it ... these posts were really getting over the top.

[Speedfirst]

there was some very insightful discourse, along with a little more levity, than what is displayed here.

I agree with the former clause, but the latter one is just flat out incorrect. What do you think we keep Squackee around here for??!!

I'm speaking in general, with respect to the levity remark, I have experienced both forums and can say from my experience, as well as some remarks shared with me, from those who have experienced both.

[imaginative]

To quote from http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=levity

levity
1564, from L. levitas (gen. levitatis) "lightness, frivolity," from levis "light" in weight (see lever).

From that point of view, I think that I prefer the good sense
of humor showed by many of the ``original'' posters---and,
obviously, discussions that provide me with knowledge
and insight I did not previously have.

[3]

Mr. imaginative, as you are conducting an experiment to find out how the human mind works, perhaps you may want to also accept humour which is less than perfect and wade through posts which are less instructive as well.

[Speedfirst]

To quote from http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=levity

levity
1564, from L. levitas (gen. levitatis) "lightness, frivolity," from levis "light" in weight (see lever).

From that point of view, I think that I prefer the good sense
of humor showed by many of the ``original'' posters---and,
obviously, discussions that provide me with knowledge
and insight I did not previously have.

Then I suggest those are the post you view, and/or reply to, real simple solution.

[TrackDaddy]

I posted on both TS and here even before TS's demise.

I enjoyed both forums.

The difference is that the posters here are snootier and you may be banned even without a direct warning.

On TS it was looser, there were more kid posters mixed in and a lot of the post didn't seem to be generated by people trying to impress each other with their knowledge (both track and otherwise) like here. That is, no one seemed to present themselves as better than other people like many of the regulars do here. Sometimes TS was over the top though.

Also on TS before people were banned (which seemed rare) you were given a direct warning.

Although I posted for years on TS I was never banned, but I've been banned here without a direct warning. So take the mods warning seriously.

I think I was banned for posting what I believe in a thread where people were posting what they believe. What I believe was formed by what "I believe" and so I believe that is why I was banned. It's okay to say that you are an Atheist and don't believe in God, but not okay to proclaim you do, I guess.

Now I just read what other people "believe" and keep what I "believe" to myself.

I'll be glad when the WC start.

[Marlow]

The difference is that the posters here are snootier and you may be banned even without a direct warning.

If by 'snootier' you mean more civil and mature, then I agree. No one is banned here with a direct warning. That warning is written in the guidelines:

Above all, try to remain courteous, adhering to the old adage, "it's not what you say, it's how you say it." Insulting your fellow posters is a good way to get banned

[2 cents]

The difference is that the posters here are snootier and you may be banned even without a direct warning.

If by 'snootier' you mean more civil and mature, then I agree. No one is banned here with a direct warning. That warning is written in the guidelines:

Above all, try to remain courteous, adhering to the old adage, "it's not what you say, it's how you say it." Insulting your fellow posters is a good way to get banned

No, my guess is when TD uses the word "snootier," he means "snootier," and your post is a perfect illustration of what he means.

[Marlow]

No, my guess is when TD uses the word "snootier," he means "snootier," and your post is a perfect illustration of what he means.

on-line definition of 'snooty'

1. Snobbishly aloof; haughty.
2. High-class; exclusive.

So my post was aloof (????), haughty (????)

OK, I must admit it MIGHT have been high-class or exclusive! :twisted: :roll: :wink:

[2 cents]

Yes, your post was an illustration of arrogance, as you attempted to give a meaning to the word snooty which was not accurate in order to gratify your narcissism. That is all.

[TrackDaddy]

That was entertaining. :lol:

[Marlow]

Yes, your post was an illustration of arrogance, as you attempted to give a meaning to the word snooty which was not accurate in order to gratify your narcissism. That is all.

Ha! What could be more arrogant than determining that someone else's posts are arrogant! You, sir, must be the ultimate arbiter of posting etiquette! But that would require civility . . . which now that I think of it, neither am I now, so thanks for that!!