Is it wrong to really dislike other collectors ?

[lee gray]

Lee - I take it you mean someone on RS who is also affiliated to this site linking posts from here to there? i still don't know who is doing that? Not sure i want to :roll:

Tend to think everyone on here is cool. Would hate to find out one of the regular contributors was doing that.

A few years back there was a thread here slagging of RS and I joined in slagging of certain members who were not members here {thinking they will never know}

Then someone here posted the link over there saying this is what this site thinks of you and thus the person i was slagging off, got to see it lol.

They wasnt doing it maliciously though but i had rather what is posted here stays here.

Or just dont backbite so you cant get caught hehe

 

[PGowdy]

Lee - I take it you mean someone on RS who is also affiliated to this site linking posts from here to there? i still don't know who is doing that? Not sure i want to :roll:

Tend to think everyone on here is cool. Would hate to find out one of the regular contributors was doing that.

A few years back there was a thread here slagging of RS and I joined in slagging of certain members who were not members here {thinking they will never know}

Then someone here posted the link over there saying this is what this site thinks of you and thus the person i was slagging off, got to see it lol.

They wasnt doing it maliciously though but i had rather what is posted here stays here.

That still goes on sadly. Not that i give a **** who knows i'm slagging them off (it's always with good reason) but it's a little sad isn't it?

 

[sith-smith]

Essentially anything you post is open for anyone to read. Yes it's annoying if other people draw attention to things at times, but ultimately if you post it publically, anyone could read it.

Personally, I think if you wouldn't want people to read it, don't post it. If you don't care, then it's not an issue.

 

[CRAZYHAZY]

The world is full of nasty ********* you can either choose to ignore them or react... personally i react ...let the ****** make comments like that on this forum and like todd saidhe'll get ripped to shreds

 

[Banton989]

Just noticed this gut has started a "Lets give money to kids charities threadon RS....Karma?

Adam

 

[itfciain]

:lol: :lol: Oh well, I suppose I don't dislike him as much now

I think Pete hit the nail on the head with this guy (and a few others that we come across) - they are looking to start a fight, sometime without realising it, by making comments that go against the grain

I would 100% agree with his charity suggestion, and although it seems pointless sending toys all the way over to the States from the UK, would love to support a similar charity here in the UK - does anyone know of one ?

If no I will get looking for one

 

[Richard_H]

If you read his post in one of the where are the veterans threads its like he doesn't realise he's a dick until he posts and realises later. Still there is a. Edit button...

 

[Grant_C]

Iain- Might be worth contacting the 501st and see if there's an option with the work they do for the Make a Wish Foundation.

 

[x-pack]

Thing is, take for example what i and others got banned from RS for - having a difference of opinion and one that's well justified. Spoke out on repros, agreed with a few others. Next thing you know i'm banned forever for 'trolling and general disdain towards the forum'. Admittedly I wasn't on there for very long and never thought much of it, but the attitude baffled me. Anyway, they don't appear to like discussion or debate on RS and being a new member it was no skin off their nose to ban me. Fair enough really. Easiest option. A little harsh though :?

God bless SWFUK

 

[tiefighterboy]

As a new guy ...you figured that forum out quickly. Just stay here and Try to ignore the rest........as hard as it can be sometimes.

 

[x-pack]

Wise words there Mr Todd, and a cautionary tale to boot. For anyone who doesn't know, if you like a bit of a debate or find yourself thinking 'hang on, i don't agree with that opinion' having it out on RS is probably not best. I think Mike would fully agree with that statement. He might not put it that way though

 

[Michael Sith]

Presumably not the Mike in question, but ill have my 2 pennarth

The one thing that stands this forum out, is the willingness of seasoned members to accept and welcome noobs, who genuinely are looking for advice and support as they begin to put together THEIR collection. Not the collection that is the norm, or the directed one, but the collection YOU want.
I have had fantastic advice since joining, and woul advise anyone this is the forum for true collectors.
Forums that dictate, berate and flame individuals for inexperience, or daring to have an opinion, are not the place for me.
Everybody has been a beginner at some point, and has to learn.

The key thing on this forum is the community spirit, and the genuine comradery.

Great guys, great forum.

 

[x-pack]

Ney, must be another. Mike is the head honcho on RS isn't he?

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Ney, must be another. Mike is the head honcho on RS isn't he?

Yes he is one of the head Mods of the vintage Section on RS

 

[Drakon]

A recent post by AF

Theres still thousands of variations of bootlegs to be discovered, hidden away in all corners of the globe, and what could be more exciting than that?

Just something along the lines of the thread.

 

[Grant]

This guy is really making a bad name for himself. Iain...you aren't the only one who feels this way about this guy. As soon as he joined up....he came in guns blazing!!

Some people just need the attention. It's all completely intentional baiting. We've seen it here. It's just a desire within some people for conflict. Unresolved personal issues, social shortcomings and personality defects cause them to seek reaction and usually the easiest place, especially for the cowardly, is on the internet because they are ultimately protected by partial if not complete anonymity. Most wouldn't even know why they're doing it or realise that they have a pattern of this kind of behaviour. Usually what will happen is someone will react to what they say, is was their intention, and call them a prick or whatever and then they have what they need to justify their anti-social stance. They work the logic backwards to make them feel like they were somehow right to be a prick. This is why i always say you gotta ignore these low-lifes. They don't like it, they'll even try tracking you down for the fight they so desperately crave but if no one pays any attention they'll leave and go find it somewhere else. It's transparent, predictable and pathetic. They'll like to think they're very unique and full of "character" but they're anything but. They're dull, emotionally undeveloped and sociologically dysfunctional and above all very very sad.

Think Iv just found my new sig... PG great post by the way. Are you a shrink by any chance coz if you are I might be in need of some brain therapy (but on the cheap of course lol). :mrgreen:

 

[Wild Whiphid]

Nothing wrong with disliking other people if they deserve it.
You can always disagree with each other on how or what to collect, but making a fight over it is just useless. Everybody has his/her own interests in collecting, and as long as it doesn't hurt your way of collecting or the way you enjoy the hobby... let them.
But having a **** personality, please do dislike them. But don't give 'm to much attention.

I used to know this **** on another forum who was constantly bashing a bunch of collectors (including me) for not being "real" fans because we collected loose toys. In the end his only goal on said forum was to just post negative comments on posts by others. Sad ****.

That being said, I really like how you guys on here are supporting newbies and help out with advice.
Much appreciated!

 

[Joe]

Pete's post reminds me of someone!

 

[itfciain]

Pete's post reminds me of someone!

I think I know who you mean :wink:

 

[Grant_C]

Pete analysis reminds me of Karl Jung's 'Shadow Projection'. To project your darkness onto someone and then criticizing them for those faults......and stuff.

Jung is also the embryonic start of Star Wars which is interesting.

But sometimes people let off steam on someone simply because the had a Council Tax bill that morning.

I find the most important rule is not what someone says, its why they said it.

"I hate ****!" says more about the person than homosexuals for example.

 

[Joe]

Pete's post reminds me of someone!

I think I know who you mean :wink:

I bet he is still reading too! lol *Waves*

 

[Grant_C]

Is this a guessing game?

3 questions?

 

[tiefighterboy]

Pete's post reminds me of someone!

I think I know who you mean :wink:

I bet he is still reading too! lol *Waves*

I know exactly what you are talking about.

 

[GanjaFett]

I've got issues with RS as well but you guys... You sure hate you some scum don't you!

There's D-bags on every forum. There's D-bags on Facebook groups too. Give them a little time and they usually turn out alright. I know I posted some ignorant **** when I first started contributing to forums. Probably still do

All this for AussieFortuna's comment about the repros? Surely you can see what he meant. You can burn and melt all you want , but they'll keep coming. It's the way he comes across that's rubbing everyone the wrong way..?

Andy A

 

[tiefighterboy]

Andy...I think most of the problem is that you can not actually challenge anyone on that forum or offer any debate that goes beyond a "hey I think your wrong" or the MOD Squad will shut it down (or ban you which has happned to many of us here). It is more of the whole policing of it...which allows the ones that really need an adjustment to freely spout ingnorance, while the people that want to take them on get warned and banned for being slightly more opposing than a stuffed bear.

I agree we talk way too much about the other site....It is just sort of like a bad accident you witness...you do not want to watch...but you do.

I am actually trying to refrain from even looking at that site......as it just brings out the worst in me. :wink:

 

[GanjaFett]

I get what you're saying. I was also temporarily banned from RS by an over zealous Mod and my friend Joe Y was banned and that still bothers me.

Regarding Tony (AussieFortuna) , it seems the person that started this thread has a personal issue with him and he must realize that what he's saying here will hurt someone's feelings that it doesn't seem he deserves, but I don't know the whole backstory.

I've only had positive conversations with Tony, so I thought I would say something.

Andy A

 

[PGowdy]

I've got issues with RS as well but you guys... You sure hate you some scum don't you!

There's D-bags on every forum. There's D-bags on Facebook groups too. Give them a little time and they usually turn out alright. I know I posted some ignorant **** when I first started contributing to forums. Probably still do

All this for AussieFortuna's comment about the repros? Surely you can see what he meant. You can burn and melt all you want , but they'll keep coming. It's the way he comes across that's rubbing everyone the wrong way..?

Andy A

His kind of ******** would be judged the same whatever forum it came from. We've had ignorant ******s like that join up here before a few times. They just never last long. And this is part of the issue, no matter how much of an obvious, complete odious prick someone is, they'll still find someone, like yourself, to defend them and back them up. I think that's one of the reasons some people don't like RS. They prefer a forum where the members there can recognise a **** and treat as such.
And to your point about 'usually if you give them time they turn out ok...' we have first hand experience that that is completely inaccurate. 9/10 if someone comes across as a **** at first it's usually cos they're a ****.

 

[Grant_C]

I know I posted some ignorant **** when I first started contributing to forums. Probably still do

I am guilty of this as well

 

[GanjaFett]

Gowdy, sorry if I interrupted the bashing session. Like I said, I don't know the story behind why you guys don't like Tony. If someone was talking **** about you, I'd say that I only had good interactions with you as well. Which is the truth and someone may still think you're a ****.

Sure, there's ***** that stay *****, but most newbs have a way of coming out guns blazing not knowing much about what they're shooting and later learn the ways of the forums and turn out okay.

I don't have a horse in the race, just thought I'd offer a differing opinion since that's what you guys say you value on this forum.

Andy A

 

[PGowdy]

Gowdy, sorry if I interrupted the bashing session. Like I said, I don't know the story behind why you guys don't like Tony. If someone was talking **** about you, I'd say that I only had good interactions with you as well. Which is the truth and someone may still think you're a ****.

Sure, there's ***** that stay *****, but most newbs have a way of coming out guns blazing not knowing much about what they're shooting and later learn the ways of the forums and turn out okay.

I don't have a horse in the race, just thought I'd offer a differing opinion since that's what you guys say you value on this forum.

Andy A

That's fair enough. I'm just kind of saying that this guys comments and general attitude isn't really defensible. I hear this "but he's always nice to me" argument a lot but surely the mark of a man is how he acts toward all around him... not just one person he happens to like.
I think, altho some don't get it, that part of what makes this forum great is that we do find behaviour like this offensive and reprehensible and let it be known by voicing our disgust/(bashing). I think it's when you start bullying or bashing those that don't deserve it you need to be bought into question. Personally.