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Old 11-23-2013, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ilovetv View Post
No, I think "bashing the OP" consists of implying the OP has no standing on which to complain because they are new to the board, or it's their first post which is assumed by some to be fakers/trolls trying to stir up trouble where there ain't any.

Both tactics make people feel like fourth-class commenters.
Okay, to some extent I agree with you, but it is suggested by the Mod that your first post should be an introductory one in the new to the forum
section. I still think a first post that is a rant or complaint is ripe for being ignored because no one knows who the poster is or where he's coming from and therefore lacks credibility. A lot of them you never hear from again, so they aren't really interested in exchanging information.

There have been some really uber nasty first posts on this forum.

I still think the tree should be moved (trying to stay on topic).
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