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by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on February 24th, 2007

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Does foul language and name calling stain your opinion of another AB'er? How would you respond to that person in the future?

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  • by Firebrand on February 24th, 2007

    Firebrand

    Yes it would and I would either tell the person I did not like it, or ignore them in future

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on February 24th, 2007

    Little Miss Dangerous

    Foul language doesn't bother me overly much, unless it's directed at an individual. Name calling does bother me, as well as other derogatory comments that don't stay focused on intelligent discussion or debate. I find it unnecessary and disrespectful.

    In future, I try to avoid those 'baggers until I've cooled down enough to be objective. By then, I go out of my way to be neutral because it's entirely possible that we've misunderstood and misjudged one another.

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  • by glamorgirli on February 24th, 2007

    glamorgirli

    I have been called names on here before, to me it just makes them seem childish. I usually get over it and another opinion is another day!

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  • by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on May 16th, 2007

    Nelson - Jetpacking from bed

    Shut up you dummy-head, stupid-butt, you don't know s**t! Just kidding. It really doesn't bother me as long as it's not mean spirited or over used.

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  • by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on February 24th, 2007

    Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony

    We all have bad days and sometimes forget our manners. However, if name calling and foul language is consistent with a particular AB'er then I chalk it up to a lack of maturity and simply avoid the person in the future. No need to form an opinion as that requires effort that can be put to better use.

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  • by Firebrand on May 16th, 2007

    Firebrand

    Yes it does affect my opinion of a person. There is no need to call people names, or to jump on them for an opinion that you do not agree with. I think it is enough to just state your case and move on, in most instances.

    I definately dislike the patronising way some people try to behave when they are in fact trying to shove their own opinion down your throat.
    When I have made my opinion clear, I now move on and avoid the person as much as it is possible in the future.
    I used to get upset, it even put me off site for a month . Now I just do not care,if a person decides they do not like me or my opinions there is not a lot I can do about the situation, since I have found that some people are not adult enough to accept a gracious apology when they have mistaken something I have said , now i just try to clarify the fact and them forget it .

    Thank them for their down rates and move myself along.
    They are hardly going to affect my life.

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  • by FreeRadical Jetpacking for Nelson on May 16th, 2007

    FreeRadical Jetpacking for Nelson

    Does "poopie pants" count?

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  • by Galeanda on May 16th, 2007

    Galeanda

    Stain? No, but I usually think that they aren't too bright and articulate. I don't care for people calling other people names. That's childish and rude and doesn't serve any purpose other than to let everyone else know what you really are like. Or that you are only this way hiding behind the anonymity of your computer.

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  • by Dixie1 on May 16th, 2007

    Dixie1

    It's not pretty no matter if its written or spoken. I think people disrespect themselves when they do that. I just would not answer the question or comment.

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  • by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on May 16th, 2007

    Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger

    I haven't witnessed much name calling. As for foul language, I'm only concerned for the younger ABers.

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  • by pagan-babe on February 25th, 2007

    pagan-babe

    No need for swearing at others i would simply not take the bait id ignore it!

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  • by anonymous on February 25th, 2007

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    Foul language I can deal with, as I am not exactly a saint in that department as it is. I use mine though more as an expression of anger, rather than to insult people (think bollocks). Name calling is pathetic, but I also find people who put people down due to things like their age or something petty, rude and not worth my time of day. I respond usually by making no effort to talk to them, but if I do I remain pleasant enough. Just because some people act like immature brats does not mean I need to

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  • by Patti jo on February 25th, 2007

    Patti jo

    I think it is so uncalled for - And when I see it I do think differently about that person who know's all of us will see it - Total lack of respect so I feel according to that

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  • by suzycue on August 29th, 2007

    suzycue

    Isn't that what the flagging option is for? I am seldom offended by foul language...I just consider the speaker an oaf! But I object to name calling and derogatory personal remarks. I flag and let AB deal with it.

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  • by JakobA I^_^I the alooney on August 24th, 2010

    JakobA I^_^I the alooney

    I do not bother me, but it does influence my reception of any arguments, as it is usually a sign that the speaker defending a dogmatic 'truth', rather than a critically argued position.

    Then again some people just like to be angry.

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