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Post by kevinkk on Oct 10, 2020 9:57:19 GMT -8
'I can't finish without saying something that I have to say. I find some posts deriding other members strangely ironic.' Just use the ignore section in your profile so you won't have to read any illogical derision by particular people. I had trouble finding it so if you want to not see what is posted by certain members: Near the top you'll see "Profile" which is your profile, click it. Click "Edit Profile" Click "Privacy" Near the bottom you'll see a place to enter a username, enter the person's username. You'll enjoy the peace. However, I suggest you don't ignore people who have a different view. There's much to learn from others with different vision. Its only the uncivil I block. I've even blocked someone I mostly agree with because of the mean spirited posts. Thank you for pointing that out. I'm probably not going to block anyone. It is free speech, and subject to control by the moderators, I can live with that.
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Post by trehopr1 on Oct 10, 2020 13:25:37 GMT -8
I really like Yorky's above post. Bravo... It pretty much sums up my feelings as well.
Let's put all this unpleasantness behind us and move forward with constructive ideals !
I think it would be a pity for anyone to block fellow members posts since they are kind of setting themselves up for living "in a bubble". We are all grown ups. None of us is vying to be a saint and everyone has knowledge or experience of a sort to contribute to the forum.
I have never blocked anyone's posts in my 5 years or so of being here. I rarely look at "the porch light" section as I am here for insect related posts but, from time to time I have found that section amusing.
My only singular gripe I've had with anyone has been when DECENCY on a public forum via (crass topics or subject matter) is served up repeatedly with blatant disregard for ALL concerned. I feel everyone should hold such values of decency important.
As of recent times, I have in fact "called out" a fellow member for numerous offensive remarks/topics; and believe me I really DID NOT take any pleasure in doing so ! However, quite frankly I just had enough of it and both Administration and Moderators seemingly made no effort to correct or modify the individuals behavior. Hopefully, with all the recent controversy (involving polls and comments) we have learned and the forum will be better.
I have no grudge to hold against anyone so whether members leave or come back repeatedly makes no difference to me. So, long as they keep it scientific, insect related, and generally clean (unoffensive) then I'm good and I welcome their experience, knowledge, or stories !
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Post by gaspipe on Oct 17, 2020 8:42:27 GMT -8
I'll vote for you. I'll vote for you to be banned for, like trehopr1 said, rude, disrespectful and foul mouthed statement of what you think is schitholes. Some people was born these places without being given a choice. Not everyone was born into a privileged life like yourself. I see what the real schithole here is.... Apart from the proudboy group from trumpistan on this forum, everyone is very tired of the continuous provocative and negative vibes. I propose the forum guidelines be updated and implemented with some more firmness. We are all tired of the childish tirades. Admin, when is this hateful BS going to stop? Jan Why is it we must always read your pompous rhetoric on this forum ?You always have the only “ correct “ opinion, invariably must have the last word ,and always interject politics. Why can’t we have a vote to ban you ?
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Post by joachim on Oct 17, 2020 9:32:39 GMT -8
yes, gaspipe, you are totally correct, but I see that as an absurd theatre. Joachim
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Post by gaspipe on Oct 17, 2020 10:07:31 GMT -8
yes, gaspipe, you are totally correct, but I see that as an absurd theatre. Joachim My last line was a bit of sarcasm in honor of Leroy.
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Post by skandinavisk on Oct 17, 2020 14:24:02 GMT -8
Why is it we must always read your pompous rhetoric on this forum ?You always have the only “ correct “ opinion, invariably must have the last word ,and always interject politics. Why can’t we have a vote to ban you ? Nobody is forcing you to read this thread, or comment on it. You only commented on my reply to Exoticimport's Oct. 9 post, saying give him a vote. So I did. And it was not only regarding the weird statement of Manila and Cairo as Schitholes. All kind of profanities has been rife on this forum, especially since the forum Proudboy group (we all know who they are) got triggered by my simple posting of two threads on something as indisputable as climate change, and a simple thread on a Netflix nature program. I think you participated yourself with more than just one comment. Like, rather than accepting that science is correct, there was all these alternative explanations. It is not a matter of me being "correct" or "having the last word" (which really seems to trigger you, thanks), but about science. If you do not understand science, fine, not all do, but making up alternative explanations and defending them with profanities in lack of good reasoning, is not the way to communicate. Since you bothered to comment, I take it that you got triggered by it? If admins do not ask members to stop the foul language - now that it has become rife here on this forum - well, then I guess any statement is for free here. Fartpipe, do you remember your own comment: For God’s sake buy the book cheapskate. ? This was in response to a very simple request of help with some info, by another forum member. Now that you are so annoyed by my "correctness", I think most people would convey your message on the forum to sound something like; "I'd recommend you buy the book if you really need it" or; "You could buy it, get your data and sell it second hand". What more exactly do you think give you the right to address anyone like that on this forum? And as I, in my "correctness", stated in another thread - being a forum Benefactor does not give anyone such privileges either. You are just another participant on a public forum, like we all are. Is that the pompous rhetoric you are talking about? Jan Someone for sure is getting triggered by this reply....
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Post by gaspipe on Oct 17, 2020 14:54:45 GMT -8
Why is it we must always read your pompous rhetoric on this forum ?You always have the only “ correct “ opinion, invariably must have the last word ,and always interject politics. Why can’t we have a vote to ban you ? Nobody is forcing you to read this thread, or comment on it. You only commented on my reply to Exoticimport's Oct. 9 post, saying give him a vote. So I did. And it was not only regarding the weird statement of Manila and Cairo as Schitholes. All kind of profanities has been rife on this forum, especially since the forum Proudboy group (we all know who they are) got triggered by my simple posting of two threads on something as indisputable as climate change, and a simple thread on a Netflix nature program. I think you participated yourself with more than just one comment. Like, rather than accepting that science is correct, there was all these alternative explanations. It is not a matter of me being "correct" or "having the last word" (which really seems to trigger you, thanks), but about science. If you do not understand science, fine, not all do, but making up alternative explanations and defending them with profanities in lack of good reasoning, is not the way to communicate. Since you bothered to comment, I take it that you got triggered by it? If admins do not ask members to stop the foul language - now that it has become rife here on this forum - well, then I guess any statement is for free here. Fartpipe, do you remember your own comment: For God’s sake buy the book cheapskate. ? This was in response to a very simple request of help with some info, by another forum member. Now that you are so annoyed by my "correctness", I think most people would convey your message on the forum to sound something like; "I'd recommend you buy the book if you really need it" or; "You could buy it, get your data and sell it second hand". What more exactly do you think give you the right to address anyone like that on this forum? And as I, in my "correctness", stated in another thread - being a forum Benefactor does not give anyone such privileges either. You are just another participant on a public forum, like we all are. Is that the pompous rhetoric you are talking about? Jan Someone for sure is getting triggered by this reply....As I said and again thank you for proving my point to all . You whine and complain about Leptraps and his “crude “ comments ; but you call me “Fartpipe” . So original and creative. So typical , you are exactly what you accuse others of being. Again thank you for proving my point for all to see. I’ll say it again ; you just can’t help yourself.
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Post by kevinkk on Oct 17, 2020 15:46:21 GMT -8
Thank you so much, it was a miserable stressful work day and I needed some amusement. I swear never to touch another piece of plumbing..
I'll reiterate my comment about finding some person's posts strangely ironic.
Quite some time ago, I suggested that politics and religion be banned from the forum, and after a couple replies,I rescinded my suggestion, only to have it become policy relatively quickly.
Clearly some marked ideological differences exist here, but rehashing them time and time again, is inefficient. There are things here, even now, I find offensive and generally deriding to a large portion of the population, but arguing about them,or even pointing out specifics, is frankly a waste of time.
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Post by wollastoni on Oct 18, 2020 8:12:22 GMT -8
Jan, no insult please :-)
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Post by leptraps on Oct 31, 2020 4:06:13 GMT -8
I have been off of Insectnet for over four (4) weeks. During that period of time I read through the vast majority of my, Leroy C. Koehn, posts. I never called anyone names nor did I insult or critize anyone. The "VAST" majority of my post were on my field activities or responses to post on how when and why.
I never called anyone names. It was okay for one of my critics to call some one a name (Fartpipe).
The only time I posted photographs of my collection was upon request. I actually stopped posting pictures/ photographs when we must use Imagur.(I have a terrible time using Imagur)
My encounter with the individual from Canada is still rather unsettling to me.
Many of you have purchased collecting equipment, Entomology Drawers, or Light Bulbs from me through Leptraps. I have never pushed Leptraps on Insectnet. I never advertised Leptraps on Insectnet. I just do not mix my business with my participation on Insectnet.
From this date forwad, my personal life is off Insectnet and will never again appear on Insectnet.
My participation on Insectnet will be limited.
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Post by wollastoni on Oct 31, 2020 5:45:09 GMT -8
Leroy < as a Forum Benefactor, you don't need to use Imgur anymore on InsectNet. You can now upload pictures directly on InsectNet using the "Add attachment" button (as in the past).
Insults are not ok here. For no members.
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Post by kevinkk on Oct 31, 2020 15:23:08 GMT -8
Since I logged in- no one should just give up for a few malcontents. I think the instigator(s) and insulter(s) are known and know who they are, even perhaps if they don't realize themselves as being such. Although, certain personalities have been absent lately, either by choice or design. I hope I don't get scolded for posting this, if so- I'll stick to entomology in the future.
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Post by alandmor on Nov 1, 2020 8:06:11 GMT -8
I have been off of Insectnet for over four (4) weeks. During that period of time I read through the vast majority of my, Leroy C. Koehn, posts. I never called anyone names nor did I insult or critize anyone. The "VAST" majority of my post were on my field activities or responses to post on how when and why. I never called anyone names. It was okay for one of my critics to call some one a name (Fartpipe). The only time I posted photographs of my collection was upon request. I actually stopped posting pictures/ photographs when we must use Imagur.(I have a terrible time using Imagur) My encounter with the individual from Canada is still rather unsettling to me. Many of you have purchased collecting equipment, Entomology Drawers, or Light Bulbs from me through Leptraps. I have never pushed Leptraps on Insectnet. I never advertised Leptraps on Insectnet. I just do not mix my business with my participation on Insectnet.From this date forwad, my personal life is off Insectnet and will never again appear on Insectnet. My participation on Insectnet will be limited. FYI, you did just that (see text above in bold, emphasis mine) in your post below: Please note the Leptraps offers Entomology Drawers, and will deliver 20× of them personally within 350 miles of Aurora, Ohio. The prices are reasonable as well.
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Post by nomihoudai on Nov 1, 2020 8:15:33 GMT -8
Can we close this thread too? I don't see anything of value being added to it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2020 8:56:07 GMT -8
Can we close this thread too? I don't see anything of value being added to it. +1
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