First off, want to say thanks to many, many fine cappers on here I have lurked and followed over the past five years. Some may consider me a newbie cause I only have 50+ posts or don't like "lurkers" if that's what you'd like to refer to me as, but I have nothing but the upmost respect for all of you here and the information you provide. And kudos to MJ for running the most quality site on the net IMO.
I'm just throwing in my two cents here, and I know my opinion may be taken as only a grain of salt because no one really knows me, but with absolutely "NO DISRESPECT" to anyone here at all, what is up with all the junior high soap opera drama going on lately??? I've followed and seen alot of cappers come and go here over five years, but never seen this much drama at all:shrug:
Seems like every week someone new is leaving because of something someone else said in their thread, or a comment they took wrong, or a newbie pissing them off, etc., etc. Where did all this come from. And it's like everyone is split down the middle like republicans and democrats backing one or the other up just for the sake of doing it. This site is supposed to be about sharing info, helping people out, and ultimately winning. No one here is expected to do what they do or put the time and effort in that some do, but they do it anyways and it is appreciated hugely by the vast majorty. People tend to forget that you cannot translate emotion, sarcasm, or meaning very well through posted words and comments....pretty much why text messaging drives me up a wall. But, that is neither here nor there, it's the level of severity people are taking certain posts and comments around here anymore like life threatening insults. And then the cries that they're going to leave almost like they want everyone to beg them not to go, like they get satisfaction out of it or something. Seen it atleast 6 times this past 12 months from 6 different people. Half the forum says c-ya, best of luck, and thanks, while a cluster of newbies beg and plead for them to stay and in turn pester the other members blaming them for that person wanting to leave like their life is going to end if they go.
It's like this past year this board has become split and even though I don't consider myself a newbie, I would be considered a "newbie poster" if I started posting. Seems alot of the regulars don't pay the time of day to newbies, don't answer their questions, and pretty much ignore them unless they are kissing their ass or if they are bashing them in their threads. Then they "newbie" guys who mean well and post or post questions get the short end of the stick cause they only get replies from other newbies. sounds confusing but alot of that going on the past year or so and part of a reason I've always hesitated to post and I'm sure a big reason many people have hesitated to post cause it gets them nowhere. Seems like everyone just stays in their clicks like high school or something anymore. That's fine and dandy if some guys don't want bothered on here or want their threads "clustered" with newbies or even regulars they don't like, but why the heck you postin' then? And if it bothers ya is it that hard to just ignore it?
Everyone is so uptight lately and take it as you may from myself, but I know just about everyone else sees it and is probably wondering wtf is going on too. You've always seen this stuff go on on other sites and never happened here, but lately it has slowly and surely been heading that way and it's a shame because the experience and quality of cappers on this site is second to none. This place is for information and discussion and is the best at that, but lately the bashing and arguing simply over shadows most of it. I think you can find more drama here lately on a Saturday night than you would at a movie theater or local mall flooded with junior high kids.
Like I said, I know and not surprised my opinion doesn't matter much, and yeah I'll probably get bashed for posting this. So be it I guess. Just wanted to add my two cents because I value this board tremendously and thank all of you to the highest for your time and effort and wish half the time I could help some of you out and contribute as much as you have for me and many others around here. There are many class acts on here and it is a class act site.
Once again, thank you.
"He who slings mud loses ground"
I'm just throwing in my two cents here, and I know my opinion may be taken as only a grain of salt because no one really knows me, but with absolutely "NO DISRESPECT" to anyone here at all, what is up with all the junior high soap opera drama going on lately??? I've followed and seen alot of cappers come and go here over five years, but never seen this much drama at all:shrug:
Seems like every week someone new is leaving because of something someone else said in their thread, or a comment they took wrong, or a newbie pissing them off, etc., etc. Where did all this come from. And it's like everyone is split down the middle like republicans and democrats backing one or the other up just for the sake of doing it. This site is supposed to be about sharing info, helping people out, and ultimately winning. No one here is expected to do what they do or put the time and effort in that some do, but they do it anyways and it is appreciated hugely by the vast majorty. People tend to forget that you cannot translate emotion, sarcasm, or meaning very well through posted words and comments....pretty much why text messaging drives me up a wall. But, that is neither here nor there, it's the level of severity people are taking certain posts and comments around here anymore like life threatening insults. And then the cries that they're going to leave almost like they want everyone to beg them not to go, like they get satisfaction out of it or something. Seen it atleast 6 times this past 12 months from 6 different people. Half the forum says c-ya, best of luck, and thanks, while a cluster of newbies beg and plead for them to stay and in turn pester the other members blaming them for that person wanting to leave like their life is going to end if they go.
It's like this past year this board has become split and even though I don't consider myself a newbie, I would be considered a "newbie poster" if I started posting. Seems alot of the regulars don't pay the time of day to newbies, don't answer their questions, and pretty much ignore them unless they are kissing their ass or if they are bashing them in their threads. Then they "newbie" guys who mean well and post or post questions get the short end of the stick cause they only get replies from other newbies. sounds confusing but alot of that going on the past year or so and part of a reason I've always hesitated to post and I'm sure a big reason many people have hesitated to post cause it gets them nowhere. Seems like everyone just stays in their clicks like high school or something anymore. That's fine and dandy if some guys don't want bothered on here or want their threads "clustered" with newbies or even regulars they don't like, but why the heck you postin' then? And if it bothers ya is it that hard to just ignore it?
Everyone is so uptight lately and take it as you may from myself, but I know just about everyone else sees it and is probably wondering wtf is going on too. You've always seen this stuff go on on other sites and never happened here, but lately it has slowly and surely been heading that way and it's a shame because the experience and quality of cappers on this site is second to none. This place is for information and discussion and is the best at that, but lately the bashing and arguing simply over shadows most of it. I think you can find more drama here lately on a Saturday night than you would at a movie theater or local mall flooded with junior high kids.
Like I said, I know and not surprised my opinion doesn't matter much, and yeah I'll probably get bashed for posting this. So be it I guess. Just wanted to add my two cents because I value this board tremendously and thank all of you to the highest for your time and effort and wish half the time I could help some of you out and contribute as much as you have for me and many others around here. There are many class acts on here and it is a class act site.
Once again, thank you.
"He who slings mud loses ground"
