This parrot, wot I bought here not more than half an hour ago........
ok - on a more serious note.........this is just a general observation to everyone regarding the recent / current tone of posts on a lot of threads.........
it seems to me that while the legendary "terrace element" may be an endangered species so far as grandios claims re players are concerned, we now have a different type of "terrace element" creeping in...........
it is my observation that there appears to be a lot more 'aggro' creeping in to a lot of posts & threads..........this includes many knee jerk reactions resulting in abusive posts of a more personal nature.........and that these often appear to initiate a flame war that has little to do with the thread and infact can 'take over' the thread........
snide remarks, general condecending comments regarding a post or the author's competence etc........the increasing use of more colourful & personal adjectives, & the lack of reason behind many responses - just a condemnation without justification.........
it's not cricket damnit!!!!!
IMO some people need to develop a thicker skin, as not everything posted is intended as a personal attack. Similarly others need to count to ten & READ what has been posted b4 firing off a salvo of abuse in response.....
furthermore if this is any indication as to people's reactions to life situations, then I wonder not that some may find it all a bit of a battle & struggle...........
grow up and act your age - not your shoe size, & develop some life / communications skills............
I enjoy a good informative debate as much as anyone - after all we are here to share our views / knowledge re our love of the game, but I am despairing at where we are heading at the moment..............
regards..........
8D
ok - on a more serious note.........this is just a general observation to everyone regarding the recent / current tone of posts on a lot of threads.........
it seems to me that while the legendary "terrace element" may be an endangered species so far as grandios claims re players are concerned, we now have a different type of "terrace element" creeping in...........
it is my observation that there appears to be a lot more 'aggro' creeping in to a lot of posts & threads..........this includes many knee jerk reactions resulting in abusive posts of a more personal nature.........and that these often appear to initiate a flame war that has little to do with the thread and infact can 'take over' the thread........
snide remarks, general condecending comments regarding a post or the author's competence etc........the increasing use of more colourful & personal adjectives, & the lack of reason behind many responses - just a condemnation without justification.........
it's not cricket damnit!!!!!
IMO some people need to develop a thicker skin, as not everything posted is intended as a personal attack. Similarly others need to count to ten & READ what has been posted b4 firing off a salvo of abuse in response.....
furthermore if this is any indication as to people's reactions to life situations, then I wonder not that some may find it all a bit of a battle & struggle...........
grow up and act your age - not your shoe size, & develop some life / communications skills............
I enjoy a good informative debate as much as anyone - after all we are here to share our views / knowledge re our love of the game, but I am despairing at where we are heading at the moment..............
regards..........
8D
