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motopoet - > MARK'S WORLD -> I just don't get it
I just don't get it

I just don't get it. I don't understand mean people. It is just too easy to be friendly and fun, entertaining and cordial. I won't say that I never argue or jump down someone's throat when it is called for, but I am, in essence, a pretty nice guy. I enjoy people. I enjoy making them comfortable in my presence and I like to make people laugh. When you are my close family or true friend there is nothing I possess that you cannot have if you need it, and some of my friends and I disagree vehemently in some areas but are able to rise above that where our friendship is concerned. The same goes for family. I have been married three times and involved in one long term relationship, and with the exception of wife #2, I get along well with them all. Just because things don't work out the way we thought they would is no reason to harbor ill will, so I don't.

Recent posts on this board became extremely personal and vile, and for the first time, I reported a violation. I think everyone knows to what I speak. As I sit here wondering what possesses some people to just plain be mean, I wonder if I have ever sounded that way. I really hope not. I don't dislike anyone on this site and hold no grudges no matter what we have argued about in the past.

I argue on this site regularly with many of you folks, but I have always enjoyed meeting and speaking with all those who have attended the meet n greets no matter how we have gone at it in the past. Randomfactor and I are regular nemisis' here on Bako blog, but I know him to be friendly and a man of his word. I may disagree with most of what he has to say, but I respect him in anycase and that is only one example.

I cannot imagine being mean for the sake of argument to anyone here, and if I ever come off like that I sincerely hope someone on the site calls me on it. I may be sarcastic and cocky, but I strive never to be rude. It is simply uncalled for.

This is not a forum to air personal vendettas, grudges and fights. There have been instances where parties involved in divorces have used this forum to air their dirty laundry, and it really got under my skin. If you have something you want to say to someone involving personal matters, say it to their face or shut the hell up. I am afraid of no one, but even that doesn't mean I am going to get in the face of everyone with whom I have a personal issue. I have learned over time that just ignoring some people is the best way to deal with them. If they wish to allow me to live, rent free, in their heads, that is their problem and I refuse to allow it to become mine.

 

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posted by Wayfarer on May 20, 2008 at 09:12 PM

I second that motion;) 

posted by sagefever on May 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM

Sorry Motopoet that things got the way they got~ many times with breakups you just can not fix it,hard as you try. I have given up on a few here myself,as far as trying to talk . Meanness is not something that is in short supply here~ even some who think they are full of love ain't~ sometimes even myself! Everybody has dark corners~ except me of course(LOL) ,so hang in there and keep voicing your opinion...

Spam Code:A FLUX...

 

posted by jpatto on May 20, 2008 at 09:52 PM

I simply stated my opinion re: the blog Nancy attacked me personally first you came to her defense I appologize if the conservatives cannot stand the heat in the kitchen. Everything cannot be her way all the time. And go ahead sugar coat it......You always do call and tell. Im not ..a mean spirated person either just like you I tell it like it is.....Not to worry Sage the heart break was not on that end.

posted by gube on May 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM

Mean people suck!!!!!!!!!!

posted by siouxcityranch on May 20, 2008 at 10:59 PM

ahhh dang..just when i was gatherin up all my inner strength to fight back at some of these rude characters..Now Im finding out Im just as bad as they are..ahhh what da heck Batman..

              ZING!!                          Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â                            Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  BAM!

                          Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â                            Â Â  POW!

posted by NancyII on May 20, 2008 at 11:04 PM

For the record.  Joan posted a bunch of gibberish and when I asked for clarification she kept playing coy.  I commented that her blogs might be more understandable if she used grammar and structure.  I  point blank told her to come out with it if she had something to say.  That's not her style though.  Her style is innuendos and attempts at being cryptic.

The really personal stuff came from HER keyboard and she still couldn't resist one more dig here.

The interesting thing is that we (my family) have attended several meet n greets and really enjoyed meeting people.  I still go back to the pictures from time to time and remember what a good time we had.  If people don't want to get to know us personally that's ok too.  Just try not to judge bloggers until you've met face to face and have broken bread with each other...so to speak.  I didn't meet one single rude or unfriendly person in all our meetings.

posted by NancyII on May 20, 2008 at 11:05 PM

Hang in there Sioux..Ther'll be a-plenty for you to aim at I'm sure...LOL.  We all have our days.

posted by sagefever on May 21, 2008 at 04:00 AM

jpato~ to be clear,about all of this  un-clarity~ I take no sides in a fight that is not mine,especially one that I know nothing about.So my words go to any who suffer heartbreak.Life is way to short to be consumed by ill will,IMHO.


posted by catpaw on May 21, 2008 at 06:38 AM

Now I'm confused. I thought being rude, nasty, mean and insulting on this site was good manners.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 06:55 AM

Always remember:

"When you give a personal lesson in meanness to a critter or to a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson"

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 07:00 AM

Nancy

Don't you love being blindsided by someone who comes on the blogs under a pseuodnym and immediately starts a personal attack.  If jpatto really felt her POV was important  she would have been upfront about who she was.

Jpatto

If you're reading this, Mark has never made himself out to be anything but what he is.  He's been upfront about who he is and that's more than I can say about you.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 07:32 AM

" If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there with ya."

I don't see much a Mattloch here anymore..........

Came in ta take a  "random" swipe at the McCarthy dude, but he allows that his minions are pretty much keeping the herd in check........

posted by antiextremism on May 21, 2008 at 08:37 AM

One thing I've never found Moto to be is rude. I think he puts his thoughts out there, then likes to see the reaction from bloggers without getting indignant over the replies. Everyone is passionate about their beliefs, and nobody has all the answers. A civil dialogue is always a good thing, name calling disinegrates the dialogue. Sometimes blogs can be misinterpreted, sometimes they are obvious slams. I disagree with Mark quite often, but I always believe his comments are from the heart.

posted by anglo1 on May 21, 2008 at 08:53 AM

Personal lessons in meanness, going to remember that one.  Personal attacks on this site make me real uncomfortable.  One of my closest friends is left of RF and Dusty but we have a ball together.  But then we keep our political discussions very limited.  jpato may be better off using email or IM to vent. 

posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 09:20 AM

we all have an opinion on here... and not everyone comes of as "nice" when they write.... i believe i may be guilty of that from time to time, but im still a nice person.

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 10:54 AM

I have to admit that sometimes I zap out a *knee jerk* reaction to comments then later wonder what the hell I was thinking!  I am a passionate person, and many times my passion gets me in trouble. When someone is rude to me or someone I care about I will become the bi**h from hell and I am NOT nice. I seem to gravitate to *underdogs* and butt my head against brick walls, sometimes breaking through sometimes getting a migraine!  I don't want to think I'm *rude* but being a human, I probably am at times!

I will, at this time, apologize to any who feel I have been rude in the past and apologize NOW to any who will KNOW I'm being rude in the future!

 

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Well said, Witters.  I agree completely.

That said, Nancy--you displayed an impressive amount of grace, considering the situation.  Well done.

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM

I feel the bloggers on this blog are very hateful and mean including myself at times. The bloggers here will attack you in a split second. The bloggers here are not considerate of the feelings of others love ones. I feel I am attacked every time my name pops up on the blog. I am fine with that. I am a very defensive person and I tend to be defensive when I probably don't need to be. There is a certain blogger that is very nasty in my opinion. She will talk and act nice on one blog and then when I click on the next blog she is jumping down someones throat for no apparent reason. She is racist but won't admit she is. She basically thinks her  **** don' stink but it does. ha ha........ No it is not me.

I tend to say things I don't mean just to piss people off....I am going to stop doing that.

 

 

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 11:36 AM

I tend to say things I don't mean just to piss people off....I am going to stop doing that.

Don't do that Timec, then you'll just be another hypocrite (did I use it right Mr. Factor?), breaking your back putting up a front.

We love you as you are, warts and all  ;=)

posted by randomfactor on May 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM

I prefer to think timec would just be trying to be the best fallible person possible. 

posted by Lingtaowoo on May 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM

As Judge Wallace would say before throwing away a person in prison for YEARS...." Why didn't you just turn around and walk away "....same applies here....before it gets under your skin...just move on..now you know what they are all about, but no one likes to be called names, and you're not going to change anyone's way of thinking...that is the way it is..everyone has a point of view....

By the way, with the V.A.meds, WE are doing much better now.....

Of course,that's just my opinion...

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Timec,

I like you, too.  I really do.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM

 

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Me thinks that sometimes the written word does not come across the way we would actually say it to someone, in person.  The written word cannot display the facial reactions nor the body language that might go with the comment, in person.  The written word does not see the eyes (windows of the soul) nor the tears the words might cause, in person. So, I think we need to take a step back when reading the blogs and consider all this.  I'm not saying my knee jerks won't still happen (been doing it for 63 years! too late now) but maybe I will log off and think about what I want to say before hitting the 'send' button.

Then again............................................ ...maybe not!!!!!

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 11:59 AM

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM guess I should have included Chico's pictures in the comment!!!

HAHAHAHA  LOL LOL

posted by Lingtaowoo on May 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Chico  comes up with the good-un's

 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Hi Timec

Still up to your old tricks I see.  Another day,  another opportunity to call me a racist. 

Does anyone see the irony here besides me?

 

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Also Timec, if you're referring to my Mom, you should see where she defends you on aroundtheweb's "You Write the Caption" from April. 

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM

 Audrey

What are you talking about?

Do they have meds for paranoia?

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Yes Timec

Its called booze

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 12:19 PM

Thas OK Aud --

I've been called a bigot and racist by ML, TSM, etc.

and a serial killer by ML

Not sure how he knew about the cereal though.................

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Catherine and Chico

I really like you  guys too! Chico I will stay the way I am ...but that did sound good...being nice ..what a joke!

 

 

 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Boo Hoo

posted by jpatto on May 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM

Thanks everyone Btown can always use more defense lawyers. I believe this time Timec hit the nail on the head. People jump on you in a minute. Everyone on this blog can put up all the little fruitful jokes and coments they want as long as they agree with each other but when it is outside of the regular folks and not agreed upon, LOOK out, your a no good sob. The first thing on anybodys list is always grammer, spelling, ebonics, illiterite, etc. Just simply cut throat mean things to attempt to run off someone. Well Im not a mean person. I am a passionate person,a nice person that loves my friends and family . I love to laugh and laugh a lot with you people on here, I find myself getting saddened with sorrowful stories that touch my heart. I think Sage is probably the most sensable blogger on here. Seems to be the most consistent anyways. Sage you always touch my heart with kind thoughts. I will not however sit here and be attacked like I am stupid, by someone that acts like they wish to cut me off. If I wish to speak my peace I will. Audrey B, you believe what you like about moto, All I will say is there is a sugar coating to his key board and I refuse to be PUT down by him anymore he has had his last freebie. To the rest of bako.com I will not run nor I will not hide but I will not be attacked either........peace

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Blech!

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:59 PM

Catherine,  

Thanks for making me aware of the "Write Your Caption" blog. Damn it I messed that blog I must have actually been working that day.  

Thank you for sticking up for me.

 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:00 PM

jpatto

You went to Nancy's blog specifically to attack her.  Now you're complaining because you don't like the backlash.   You and Timec deserve each other.

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 01:10 PM

You're welcome, Timec.  I figured you didn't see it, or you would've said something at the time. 

And my Mom DID defend you.  I like you and I like my Mom.  I just wish you liked each other.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM

Chico I will stay the way I am ...but that did sound good...being nice ..what a joke!

Good! You had me worried......................

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM

 Audrey

Who do you deserve? ...RedKernHero, Allred....... 

jpatto

Don't allow these bloggers to get under your skin. They are a bunch of hypocrites. They are fakes. Always speak what is on your mind and defend what is right. They all stick together.......kind of like a Klan clan.

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:18 PM

I've never run to Jason complaining about another blogger.  But, if Timec calls me a racist one more time I will.   Would she like to prove I'm a Klan member in court?

posted by sagefever on May 21, 2008 at 01:23 PM

Aud~ just email him,it is quicker...everybody,take a deep breath .relax a couple of notches 

posted by jpatto on May 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM

No Audrey I didnt go to Nancys blog to jump on her I believe in Obama thats all, I made a comment on McCain being over and a joke about it. I also made a statement about this valley being vocational workers which is basically what the democratic party is based on not the rebuplican party and how the republican party is based on wealth,is it not? I was not even thinking of Nancy but I was not going to be attacked either......I am not stupid nor am I going to let anyone treat me as such whether I know them or not....

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM

Tattle teller......

Did I say it was you I was talking about? It is not always good to assume. You are a very paranoid person Audrey. I have been called every name in the book by many on this blog and I have never tattled. I am a grown woman ..I can handle my own.

Audrey you just took a cheap shot at me and now you want to tell .....too funny. Maybe I will have to go sit in the corner or lose my lunch recess.........

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM

Timec

I feel sorry for you.   You have more anger than I can deal with.  But, your anger belongs to you.  I will not make it a part of my life. 

I've wondered why you continue to visit the BC Webblog when you obviously dislike most of the people on it.    I  consider you one of life's little lessons.  A bitter pill to be swallowed each day as my payment for the privilege of blogging.

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM

No one has never been punished for calling me the n word, racist, nagger, monkey, or anything else. I don't want them to be. I am an adult. I can handle my problems on my own. If I am reprimanded in anyway TBC better reprimand every blogger on this site in the same fashion they reprimand me.

 

 

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:40 PM

 I've wondered why you continue to visit the BC Webblog

Because I can........I pay for the newspaper everyday so I have the same right as you to read the newspaper on and off line. See that is what I don't understand. A blogger can get wicked with you but when you respond they want to call the blogfather.....whatever!

posted by OldBlue56 on May 21, 2008 at 01:50 PM

RRRRRRRRRRR, cat fight!!!!!

posted by NancyII on May 21, 2008 at 01:57 PM

Joan, at the risk of repeating myself over and over.  I asked you to clarify your comments.  While they may have made sense to you, they did not make sense to me.  I wasn't sure just who you were insulting with your "redneck"  "Republican" comments.  I asked for clarification and you came back with more gibberish that STILL didn't make sense.

One thing you haven't learned on here yet is that people on these blogs don't want to read about peoples dirty personal laundry and they don't much like it when posters feel the need for it.  There's a world of difference between criticizing someones rambling writing style,  and a personal attack on a family accusing some of the things you brought up.      You took my comments about your grammar and spelling as personal and brought family issues up.  If you can't see the difference then I don't know what to tell you.

I might be inclined to apologize for my part in the actual personal part in my later response (not the grammar part though) if you hadn't sunk to the scummy level that you did.  As for people being mean on here..yeah..I guess we all are at times, but as one person mentioned..we don't suffer fools gladly.

Your comments on here to Mark in the past about his friends talking to you about his riding and so on was out of line then just as much as your comments about him here are now.  If you have all these things to say about him, why didn't you say them to his face?  You never have, have you?

Just so we're clear, I've been "attacked" by a slew of people on here.  I've been told I'm racist, a hypocrite, short (lol), old, mean, whatever, and not once have I felt I needed to dig up dirt on someone to retaliate.  A teacher once told our class that with words alone she could make us feel like a penny waiting for change.  I never forget that so I seldom feel the need to get trashy.

I hope someday you'll learn that lesson too.  You'll be the better person for it.

 

posted by NancyII on May 21, 2008 at 01:58 PM

OB...what the heck.  We need a good cat fight to clear the air from time to time.  Timec is always a willing participant.

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