Author Topic: UK/Europe AH BBS (Read 2414 times)

Steve · « **Reply #45 on:** March 16, 2004, 12:42:12 PM »

Bait barely hit the water... dang near pulled the pole out of my hand. I love when I don't even have to set the hook.

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 16, 2004, 02:30:28 PM »

hhmm that's gonna be UK vs Europe but i thought UK was europe to

And I rather like it to be an international thing

_Schadenfreude_ · « **Reply #47 on:** March 16, 2004, 02:48:07 PM »

Geesh ask a civil question and look what happens....

ravells · « **Reply #48 on:** March 16, 2004, 03:48:32 PM »

Evil European batty boy!

How dare you ask a civil question!

Furious · « **Reply #49 on:** March 16, 2004, 04:35:41 PM »

Let's make it easy.

I can say anything about you/yours. You can say nothing about me/mine.

It works for all countries.

...ohhh, sure, there may be some who don't view a criticism as a direct insult, but those *******s can got straight to hell.

Why ruin a good *****, when generalizing is so much easier.

Toad · « **Reply #50 on:** March 16, 2004, 05:02:25 PM »

Totally relevant. You just missed it again. Probably because you're a Euro and don't "get it" anyway.

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Everybody reserves the right to disagree for sure.

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Absolutely. You've nailed this part.

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"This is an American BBS, run by Americans, in America... so piss off" is not a 'right to disagree' issue.

Absolutely WRONG. This is where you continually miss.

Who ever posts that has his right to say/think what he likes. Just as YOU do.

Now.... after he says/posts that YOU have the right to disagree with him!

Kewl, eh? Free speechin'! Freedom just breaking out all over here!

The proper response would be to point out it's an INTERNATIONAL BBS, run by an American company based in America. Then point out that who owns it and where it originates has NOTHING to do with the current intelligent debate to which he has just failed to contribute.

Free speechifying at it's BEST!

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The point is whether that is decent behaviour

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Huh? The point is Free Speech. Sometimes, it isn't pretty to watch. But it's still a good thing.

There's louts on both sides of the pond posting in the BBS. Either you let louts hurt your tender feelings or you just ignore them because.. well, they're loutish. Another mouse-click free choice option, eh?

Toad · « **Reply #51 on:** March 16, 2004, 05:04:54 PM »

Steve, the warden says you have to throw them both back. This is an "artificial fly only" stream. Use of live bait is prohibted.

Sorry, mate. Toss 'em back in.

Dowd and Curv, the Fish and Game Department will sew those lip cuts up for you for free. Just call for an appointment.

ravells · « **Reply #52 on:** March 16, 2004, 05:09:26 PM »

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The point is whether that is decent behaviour

Huh? The point is Free Speech. Sometimes, it isn't pretty to watch. But it's still a good thing.

There's louts on both sides of the pond posting in the BBS. Either you let louts hurt your tender feelings or you just ignore them because.. well, they're loutish. Another mouse-click free choice option, eh?

Oh come on Toad. Don't let making the point ruin your argument and look at things in context. I suppose that when your mum does something you don't agree with you call her a '***ing *****' at home and then say you were just exercising your right to 'free speech'.

Get a sense of perspective instead of repeating yourself.

Being polite costs nothing and there are certain times and places to say things. I was brought up that way, and I'm sure you were.

Ravs

Steve · « **Reply #53 on:** March 16, 2004, 05:58:42 PM »

No problem Toad, the ones that practically jump into the boat aren't much sport anyway.

Toad · « **Reply #54 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:18:04 PM »

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Being polite costs nothing and there are certain times and places to say things. I was brought up that way, and I'm sure you were.

I agree.

Yes, I was also brought up that way. I try extremely hard not to fall into the impolite way of posting that we all see here.

OTOH, while there are limitations to the concept of "free speech", like shouting "FIRE!" in a crowded theater when there is no fire, being impolite is NOT one of the limitations.

I may not like that much, but there it is.

I realize that English society is far more publicly polite than American public society. Been there, seen that. That's a cultural difference not likely to be rectified here on this BBS, however.

Some very erudite and polite people post here and I enjoy reading their views. Some true louts post here; I almost always skip over their posts, although now and again one of them suprises me and posts a cogent piece.

So, as I pointed out, you take the good with the bad. There's absolutely no reason to close the BBS because some folks are louts. That's just silly.

To paraphrase the Big J: for the louts always ye have with you.

Curval · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:23:14 PM »

I did a really quick search and input "Steve" and "Europe"and here are a couple of other gems from out resident "fisherman".

"Yes we do. As the most powerful nation in the world, we have the right to do whatever we damned well please. Cry about us not having the "right" all you want. I mean, other than cry, what can an impotent anti-american do? Oh ya.. hey.. go blow up some civilians!!!" - Steve

In this one he is doing his usual SUPER AMERICA rhetoric:

"I'd also like to see us withdraw ALL of our aid to foreign countries that do not join us in the military action [I assume he means Europeans here]. We are feeding millions of people in third world countries that do nothing more than hold their hands out and make babies. Time for them to feed themselves or die." - Steve

I don't have the energy to look for any more...but I'm betting it wouldn't take too much to find them.

Steve · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:26:31 PM »

Gosh Curval, does this mean you don't have the balls/integrity to laugh at the joke, admit you got hooked? Rhetorical question I see, makes it all more amusing.

Stand in front of a mirror and practice for a while. Try stuff like:

"Hahaha, you got me, good one."

"I was wrong."

It's part of the maturation process, one day you may go through it.

Please, defend yourself more, I'm loving it.

Curval · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:31:01 PM »

Ahhh but Steve...I was fishing..and you are hooked.

See...I can do it too.

Steve · « **Reply #58 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:32:15 PM »

Well if that's the case, you got me w/ my own bait! touche'!

Curval · « **Reply #59 on:** March 16, 2004, 06:44:53 PM »

If Private Messaging was enabled I would reply that way, but as it isn't:

Interesting bit of BBS swordplay there.

You actually "did" hook me, and my first reaction was to go and find a bunch of quotes that you had made bashing Europe to throw in your face.

Fact is, these are really the only 2 bad ones I could find...and I did look harder than just those two criteria. I'm sure I could find some more, but the reality is that you are pretty balanced when it comes to Europeans, based upon a quick read of your previous posts.

So, that made me think that I could "bait" you into a response anyway.

Your response to this was a noble one so I will just ~~you back.~~