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Old 11-05-2015, 11:58 AM
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Default Oh my! What has happened?

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Originally Posted by Papa View Post
What has happened?...Lately, the responses have attempted to be sarcastic in nature, try to make a joke, or otherwise, belittle the original poster. I am not pointing to any single person, or topic, but a general trend...
(Boy...am I glad I didn't start this thread. )



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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
My favorite subject!

Discussing the actions of the minority representation as a general condition.



Most (pick a number, I choose 97.473856%) do and say the right thing(s).
Very true. Unfortunately that minority can definitely have a negative impact on the ToTV experience for many others...as this thread demonstrates.



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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
...this thread needs to make a distinction between nasty, degrading and insulting responses and humor(whether you personally find it funny or not) There is a COMPLETELY different intent behind each of these types of posts, they cannot be lumped into one...


Obviously degrading and insulting is different than (attempts at) humor. But they can be lumped together in one respect...they can both be inappropriate. Degrading and insulting are never appropriate. (Attempts at) humor can definitely be inappropriate. (Lay it on me, ge.)

Last edited by Polar Bear; 11-05-2015 at 04:15 PM.