Eh, seldom to never happens on this board. I assume you are referring mostly to the General forum section. Hint to everyone - Most of the posting is in the oil, filters, automotive section. I can't ever recall seeing a racist remark in the oil filter section unless you happen to be a Puro filter lover defending their tearing. Fram hater, Mobil 1 hater, etc etc etc.
Hate/Racism/Bigotry on BITOG
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Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
A recent thread was not "civil" by any means...
I'd be curious to know exactly which thread thermo1223 is
referring to......
A recent thread was not "civil" by any means...
I'd be curious to know exactly which thread thermo1223 is
referring to......
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Originally Posted By: Astro14
I think I see...Your ZERO TOLERANCE...this applies to violation of BITOG's rules on R/S/P....or to other's viewpoints that differ from your own?
When someone disagrees with you on a political topic, it must be because they're a racist, bigoted hater...is that about it?
Because, frankly, I see a diversity of viewpoints on this site, and they're all kept pretty civil by the mods, which is why I keep frequenting BITOG. I see none of what you claim is happening...
As usual well said.
I think I see...Your ZERO TOLERANCE...this applies to violation of BITOG's rules on R/S/P....or to other's viewpoints that differ from your own?
When someone disagrees with you on a political topic, it must be because they're a racist, bigoted hater...is that about it?
Because, frankly, I see a diversity of viewpoints on this site, and they're all kept pretty civil by the mods, which is why I keep frequenting BITOG. I see none of what you claim is happening...
As usual well said.
So political disagreement seems to be your biggest complaint... How does that equate or translate into "hate", "bigotry" and "racism"??
Talk about a non sequitur.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
Stop it, seriously...
Just about every thread that has any inkling of politics/religion goes right down that path. Arrogant tones that do nothing to promote the goodwill and nature we should all feel for one another. Many members who shall not be named do it a lot regarding any mention of foreign nationals or differing political view.
I am not asking for a "Heal the world" or "Kumbaya" type of revival but taking it down a notch seriously isn't a bad idea. We are supposed to be a "family" site and as such I've embraced avoiding the censor even be used.
Food for thought...
Talk about a non sequitur.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
Stop it, seriously...
Just about every thread that has any inkling of politics/religion goes right down that path. Arrogant tones that do nothing to promote the goodwill and nature we should all feel for one another. Many members who shall not be named do it a lot regarding any mention of foreign nationals or differing political view.
I am not asking for a "Heal the world" or "Kumbaya" type of revival but taking it down a notch seriously isn't a bad idea. We are supposed to be a "family" site and as such I've embraced avoiding the censor even be used.
Food for thought...
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
My views have nothing to do with it. It shouldn't be up for debate.
If you mention politics/religion it should be an instant vacation and some topics drag on for faaar to long and then you get the Hate/Racism/Bigotry when it reality it never should have started. Even in the slightest degree it slanders us all.
You can say I am imagining things but it isn't hard to figure out what people really mean when they phrase comments a certain way in a political/religious discussion.
I guess my point is it should not get past post #2 because we all know where it is headed.
A recent thread was not "civil" by any means...
Oh, come on. When, where have you seen this? If you did was it reported to a moderator?
My views have nothing to do with it. It shouldn't be up for debate.
If you mention politics/religion it should be an instant vacation and some topics drag on for faaar to long and then you get the Hate/Racism/Bigotry when it reality it never should have started. Even in the slightest degree it slanders us all.
You can say I am imagining things but it isn't hard to figure out what people really mean when they phrase comments a certain way in a political/religious discussion.
I guess my point is it should not get past post #2 because we all know where it is headed.
A recent thread was not "civil" by any means...
Oh, come on. When, where have you seen this? If you did was it reported to a moderator?
Ohhh, but you still like to label it as hate, racism and bigotry.
BTW I looked back at some of your previous posts, you aren't exactly shy about posting your political beliefs. But your criticism of hate, racism and bigotry applies to others, even if it is only an opinion that differs from your own?
Help me out here, I'm just trying to get my head wrapped around your use of the terms hate, racism and bigotry. I apologize if I keep getting stuck on those words.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
I've never seen the extreme but it flirts that line a lot.
BTW I looked back at some of your previous posts, you aren't exactly shy about posting your political beliefs. But your criticism of hate, racism and bigotry applies to others, even if it is only an opinion that differs from your own?
Help me out here, I'm just trying to get my head wrapped around your use of the terms hate, racism and bigotry. I apologize if I keep getting stuck on those words.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
I've never seen the extreme but it flirts that line a lot.
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Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: 02SE
Originally Posted By: Astro14
I think I see...Your ZERO TOLERANCE...this applies to violation of BITOG's rules on R/S/P....or to other's viewpoints that differ from your own?
When someone disagrees with you on a political topic, it must be because they're a racist, bigoted hater...is that about it?
Because, frankly, I see a diversity of viewpoints on this site, and they're all kept pretty civil by the mods, which is why I keep frequenting BITOG. I see none of what you claim is happening...
+1
+2
+eleventy billion!
+ threve!
I wonder if the OP should complete a hurt feelings report.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: 02SE
Originally Posted By: Astro14
I think I see...Your ZERO TOLERANCE...this applies to violation of BITOG's rules on R/S/P....or to other's viewpoints that differ from your own?
When someone disagrees with you on a political topic, it must be because they're a racist, bigoted hater...is that about it?
Because, frankly, I see a diversity of viewpoints on this site, and they're all kept pretty civil by the mods, which is why I keep frequenting BITOG. I see none of what you claim is happening...
+1
+2
+eleventy billion!
+ threve!
I wonder if the OP should complete a hurt feelings report.
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I'd like to buy the world a Coke, and keep it company......
I always liked that song.
Make mine a diet Coke please.
I'd like to buy the world a Coke, and keep it company......
I always liked that song.
Make mine a diet Coke please.
I am fairly new here. I have not seem anything crossing the line. very family friendly.
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Here we go with the call for bans again. How about not read it or participate in it? The mods here are all over the stuff that gets out of hand. This country is full of sissies and cry babys. Thicken the skin people. It's just an Internet forum. You guys that get upset make me laugh.
From what I've seen, people that get banned come back with a new screen name and really turn up the heat. Watch what you wish for.
From what I've seen, people that get banned come back with a new screen name and really turn up the heat. Watch what you wish for.
Hate can be a good thing. Without hate there is nothing to fuel a war against aggressors.
Ever see Red Dawn.
Ever see Red Dawn.
Originally Posted By: kschachn
Ohhh, but you still like to label it as hate, racism and bigotry.
BTW I looked back at some of your previous posts, you aren't exactly shy about posting your political beliefs. But your criticism of hate, racism and bigotry applies to others, even if it is only an opinion that differs from your own?
Help me out here, I'm just trying to get my head wrapped around your use of the terms hate, racism and bigotry. I apologize if I keep getting stuck on those words.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
I've never seen the extreme but it flirts that line a lot.
(Not directed at you)
It has nothing to do with my opinion or any for the matter. The person using the term knows what it is. Even eluding to it because they just won't outright say it. Then they know they will get the hammer and rightfully so.
I could dig past threads up from others as well but for what purpose? I am talking now, you won't see my opinion in the future. Not the place to discuss it.
The extreme to me is the outright use of a hate term/word in any sense. I apologize for not making that clear. A lot of what I've read flirts with crossing that line without outright saying the word. You can get very close to saying it without actually uttering the word(s) but no one really thinks you did wrong till you say it.
I not saying we have to ask permission to speak but why turn any discussion in General or anywhere for that matter into a political/religious debate no one will win. Just stop it right there because it always ends poorly and in some instances disgustingly so.
The rules are not being enforced...that is the problem.
BTW:Yes I've reported many things...whether it got threw or not I can't say.
Ohhh, but you still like to label it as hate, racism and bigotry.
BTW I looked back at some of your previous posts, you aren't exactly shy about posting your political beliefs. But your criticism of hate, racism and bigotry applies to others, even if it is only an opinion that differs from your own?
Help me out here, I'm just trying to get my head wrapped around your use of the terms hate, racism and bigotry. I apologize if I keep getting stuck on those words.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
I've never seen the extreme but it flirts that line a lot.
(Not directed at you)
It has nothing to do with my opinion or any for the matter. The person using the term knows what it is. Even eluding to it because they just won't outright say it. Then they know they will get the hammer and rightfully so.
I could dig past threads up from others as well but for what purpose? I am talking now, you won't see my opinion in the future. Not the place to discuss it.
The extreme to me is the outright use of a hate term/word in any sense. I apologize for not making that clear. A lot of what I've read flirts with crossing that line without outright saying the word. You can get very close to saying it without actually uttering the word(s) but no one really thinks you did wrong till you say it.
I not saying we have to ask permission to speak but why turn any discussion in General or anywhere for that matter into a political/religious debate no one will win. Just stop it right there because it always ends poorly and in some instances disgustingly so.
The rules are not being enforced...that is the problem.
BTW:Yes I've reported many things...whether it got threw or not I can't say.
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Originally Posted By: Oil Changer
From what I've seen, people that get banned come back with a new screen name and really turn up the heat. Watch what you wish for.
Or, they are the friendly type, like GHT....who just love attention.
Speaking of which, did he get banned again?
Honestly, if anything I think the moderation is too intensive. But of course that is the owners perogative.
From what I've seen, people that get banned come back with a new screen name and really turn up the heat. Watch what you wish for.
Or, they are the friendly type, like GHT....who just love attention.
Speaking of which, did he get banned again?
Honestly, if anything I think the moderation is too intensive. But of course that is the owners perogative.
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Attention seekers will be just that...I've been on many a forum with them.
GHT is a fluffy bunny compared to some. He makes your head hurt, nothing more.
GHT is a fluffy bunny compared to some. He makes your head hurt, nothing more.
Originally Posted By: Thermo1223
Attention seekers will be just that...I've been on many a forum with them.
GHT is a fluffy bunny compared to some. He makes your head hurt, nothing more.
That is my point, the mods are VERY proactive. GHT is harmless
and actually quite entertaining really, never hurt a fly and
never had a bad word to say about anyone, yet he WAS banned multiple times. Similar situation for Carnoobie.
Maybe we can
blame it on Canada.
Attention seekers will be just that...I've been on many a forum with them.
GHT is a fluffy bunny compared to some. He makes your head hurt, nothing more.
That is my point, the mods are VERY proactive. GHT is harmless
and actually quite entertaining really, never hurt a fly and
never had a bad word to say about anyone, yet he WAS banned multiple times. Similar situation for Carnoobie.
blame it on Canada.
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Originally Posted By: Charlie1935
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I'd like to buy the world a Coke, and keep it company......
I always liked that song.
Make mine a diet Coke please.
Make mine a Cherry Vanilla Coke :^) YUM!
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
I'd like to buy the world a Coke, and keep it company......
I always liked that song.
Make mine a diet Coke please.
Make mine a Cherry Vanilla Coke :^) YUM!
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Originally Posted By: Oil Changer
Here we go with the call for bans again. How about not read it or participate in it? The mods here are all over the stuff that gets out of hand. This country is full of sissies and cry babys. Thicken the skin people. It's just an Internet forum. You guys that get upset make me laugh.
^^THIS!! Oil Changer got it 100% right on! If you don't like something,don't read it,ignore it,don't participate in it,etc. Good lord people,get over yourselves and move on.
Here we go with the call for bans again. How about not read it or participate in it? The mods here are all over the stuff that gets out of hand. This country is full of sissies and cry babys. Thicken the skin people. It's just an Internet forum. You guys that get upset make me laugh.
^^THIS!! Oil Changer got it 100% right on! If you don't like something,don't read it,ignore it,don't participate in it,etc. Good lord people,get over yourselves and move on.
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