I have something to say about forum members who do not use their own names. Are you afraid to let others know your true feelings about things? Hide your true identity and stand around the corner or some other hiden place and hollar obsenities/crude remarks/opinions at someone but don't want them to know who said that? If you are afraid to state your opinions in public and take credit/flack for them, then I think that is a bit childish and just a bit rude.
Flo, I read Warph's post and understand why you've said what you have. I agree...the post shouldn't have been put there. I assure you...those of us who use a pen name have friends on this forum who know exactly who we are...which is enough. I doubt that anyone is using a pen name to deliberately irritate anyone.
My opinion (for what it's worth)... 8)
Let people have whatever screen name they want.
BUT... do not throw personal attacks or insults around to others if no one knows who you are. If you're going to insult someone or be rude, have the decency to do it under your own, real name. >:(
Better yet... no need for personal insults at all on this forum. :angel:
If you have 2 opinions, then by all means, have 2 screen names. Even funnier... argue with yourself. But do not use one anonymous screen name to publicly flog someone.
QuoteIf you have 2 opinions, then by all means, have 2 screen names. Even funnier... argue with yourself.
Good one lol
I know this wasn't directed at me, but......I closed my other account and made a new one because the other half wanted to post as well. So here we are...Devyn, Billy, and Lane. :)
I think it's very shady of these people with 2 screen names to go about this way. Grow up. Don't hide behind your new name. In my opinion, it shows what kind of person you truly are out there in the real world.
Quote from: Tobina on October 02, 2008, 12:04:39 PM
My opinion (for what it's worth)... 8)
Let people have whatever screen name they want.
BUT... do not throw personal attacks or insults around to others if no one knows who you are. If you're going to insult someone or be rude, have the decency to do it under your own, real name. >:(
Better yet... no need for personal insults at all on this forum. :angel:
If you have 2 opinions, then by all means, have 2 screen names. Even funnier... argue with yourself. But do not use one anonymous screen name to publicly flog someone.
I agree with you, Tobina. There is absolutely no need for personal attacks on this forum. If you can't find anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all!
Flo, CDBL, Tobina, and Catwoman, Pam if those are indeed your real names :laugh:, I agree with much of what you say. As far as the screen name goes I don't think it matters if it is a pen name or a given name. If you have a reply to someone incognito just reply to whatever name they have chosen. Otherwise I agree with you all.
David
;D that is my real name and that is my real picture, altho it is 4 yrs. old and I no longer wear glasses. I am not afraid to identify myself AND what I say on here I will say out loud. I don't ask that everyone agree with me, but at least you know who said it and that way if you see me on the street and want to discuss it further, I'm more than willing. That is the point I was trying to make.
That's my picture and this is my name (hey, you think I can make something like that up?). :D
...Of course when I change my picture later on and it's my dog, that will be a funny statement to re-read.
Flo; we all agree with you... we just have to put our own spin on it... forum style!
Oh, BTW, you think there's some mud-slinging going on in the Coffee Shop... stay away from Politics! The stuff they're slinging is a little more smelly. Can't wait for the election to be over. Nothing that's said on this forum is going to change my vote, anyway.
QuoteFlo, CDBL, Tobina, and Catwoman, Pam if those are indeed your real names
Lol, david.. yeah that's my name but it ain't really me in my picture unless it's a full moon of course ::) :laugh:
I have no problem identifying myself. Linda Zimmerman Shortt. The pic of me on my motorcycle was taken in June of this year.
I think it is obvious who I am based on my username.
greatguns is not my name, but I did use to be a Cannon before I came to Greenwood County and if you look up my e-mail address you will probably figure it out. Now for those that only lurk, I really don't care if they know who I am. If I decide to get as huffy as some, I will sign my name. Flo you know me.
We were lurkers or just observers for along long time, we discussed joining the forum then we began to see how nasty some of you could be when someone disagreed with you. We started having our neighbors over and they began to copy and print some of the posts. We finally said we are not about to let the rude and nasty people know who we are or who are relatives are in Elk County. The all time nasty was when someone said a person was "Raping the People" because they worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. In the first place the person was working not setting around whining for the Democrats to give them something they didn't earn. Secondly , how much energy does this person think we would have if noone worked in the industry. We don't know the one that works in the Oil Industry but we do know some of his family and they were all very hard working people and sure didn't deserve that type of trash. Our neighbors all wanted to take a copy of that post home to show other people. There are some people that do not want to discuss a subject, they just want to be nasty to the poster. I wouldn't blame anybody that doesn't reveal who they are or who their family is. I have already said more than I should but I wanted you to know why some people do not want to reveal their identity.
Quote from: ELK@KC on October 02, 2008, 04:50:41 PM
We were lurkers or just observers for along long time, we discussed joining the forum then we began to see how nasty some of you could be when someone disagreed with you. We started having our neighbors over and they began to copy and print some of the posts. We finally said we are not about to let the rude and nasty people know who we are or who are relatives are in Elk County. The all time nasty was when someone said a person was "Raping the People" because they worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. In the first place the person was working not setting around whining for the Democrats to give them something they didn't earn. Secondly , how much energy does this person think we would have if noone worked in the industry. We don't know the one that works in the Oil Industry but we do know some of his family and they were all very hard working people and sure didn't deserve that type of trash. Our neighbors all wanted to take a copy of that post home to show other people. There are some people that do not want to discuss a subject, they just want to be nasty to the poster. I wouldn't blame anybody that doesn't reveal who they are or who their family is. I have already said more than I should but I wanted you to know why some people do not want to reveal their identity.
Well said, Elk. You are truly one of the more intelligent exports from Elk County. :)
Quote from: Catwoman on October 02, 2008, 05:13:58 PM
Quote from: ELK@KC on October 02, 2008, 04:50:41 PM
We were lurkers or just observers for along long time, we discussed joining the forum then we began to see how nasty some of you could be when someone disagreed with you. We started having our neighbors over and they began to copy and print some of the posts. We finally said we are not about to let the rude and nasty people know who we are or who are relatives are in Elk County. The all time nasty was when someone said a person was "Raping the People" because they worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. In the first place the person was working not setting around whining for the Democrats to give them something they didn't earn. Secondly , how much energy does this person think we would have if noone worked in the industry. We don't know the one that works in the Oil Industry but we do know some of his family and they were all very hard working people and sure didn't deserve that type of trash. Our neighbors all wanted to take a copy of that post home to show other people. There are some people that do not want to discuss a subject, they just want to be nasty to the poster. I wouldn't blame anybody that doesn't reveal who they are or who their family is. I have already said more than I should but I wanted you to know why some people do not want to reveal their identity.
Well said, Elk. You are truly one of the more intelligent exports from Elk County. :)
Y'know believe it or not I've tempered myself at times because my Ma and sister live in Howard, not cause anybody scares me just out of respect. Other than that, I've always been if I won't say it to your face I ain't gonna say it behind your back kind of person, and I've finally pretty much outgrown needin other peoples approval of my opinions lol
I would have used my real name, but then Pam would have known I was her sister and would blame everything on me like she did when we were kids. :laugh:
LOL :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: ELK@KC on October 02, 2008, 04:50:41 PM
The all time nasty was when someone said a person was "Raping the People" because they worked in the Oil and Gas Industry.
I must have missed that post. Alright now be nice to the oilman; even though I know he can take care of himself.
David
I've been using the nickname Indygal for nearly 10 years, and the forum isn't the only place I use it. "Indy" literally became my nickname with many people who know me, and I even named my mosaic studio/business Indy Art, and sign my work as "indy." I have never "hid" behind my onscreen name in order to say things I otherwise wouldn't ... and won't. Plenty of folks know who I am and plenty of others don't ... just as it is in the offline world.
Quote from: dnalexander on October 02, 2008, 05:51:15 PM
Quote from: ELK@KC on October 02, 2008, 04:50:41 PM
The all time nasty was when someone said a person was "Raping the People" because they worked in the Oil and Gas Industry.
I must have missed that post. Alright now be nice to the oilman; even though I know he can take care of himself.
David
I think they are referring to a conversation between Frank and myself. However I certainly did not say that Frank was raping the people. I do recall saying that BIG OIL was raping the american people. If this instance occurred in another conversation, and I was not involved, I apologise for the intrusion. ;)
Quote from: indygal on October 02, 2008, 06:41:57 PM
I have never "hid" behind my onscreen name in order to say things I otherwise wouldn't ... and won't. Plenty of folks know who I am and plenty of others don't ... just as it is in the offline world.
EXACTLY INDY!!!! That is so true. It's just "silly" to think there needs to be justification for the selection of a screen name.
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Ya'll take yourselves much too seriously. Life is way too short for that. The Forum is a free exchange of words, ideas and opinions isn't it? Good, bad, and indifferent. There will be intelligent input, stupid input, silly input, informative input, happy and sad input. I hope there's a dash of common sense tempered with a bit of humor occasionally (thank you PEP). We cover the whole gamut of emotions from sympathy, empathy, sarcasm to irony and beyond. And which category the words and thoughts fall within are strictly within the mind and translation of each individual reader. Not much different than if we all sat down, face to face, at a round table to discuss the subjects posted here. Each one of us is a unique personality, each one of us has a unique style of communication. I'm not going to like or agree with every word that is posted nor is everyone going to like or agree with everything I might post. So what?! That's life and what makes this world the interesting place it is. I am like everyone else I like to know who is posting. But if I don't know, in the grand scheme of life it isn't going to impact the course of my day. I appreciate this forum because it is one more way to keep me connected to Elk County. To me, Howard is home. Everyone that posts here with any regularity, I don't care where you live...represents a slice of Elk County. There is somethng to be learned from EVERYONE.
Quit your whining....
But I want to! >:( >:( >:( ;) ;)
Nice bike Sunflower. If I lived in a smaller community I would want one again. The traffic is insane here.
I resent the Flo commet about those of us that do not want people to know who we are. We pay taxes in Howard and own land and pay taxes on it. I and my sister think Howard on the whole if full of people fighing among them selfs and nothing is getting done. You are setting on this forum and not doing a thing about the betterment of Howard.
How many of you on this forum making comments pay taxes in the city or county. We pay taxes in both a I feel I can say anything I want with in the guide lines Teresa and Khelli have set.
If Teresa says she will not tell, then that is the end of the subject.
Maude and Maxine.
Ma and my sister and brother-in-law all pay taxes and own property in elk county. My mother is involved in many things,if there is somthin needs doin that she can do she'll be there with bells on. She is also not afraid to say what she thinks where people know who she is, kinda like the rest of us :P I don't live in elk county so I don't comment on stuff to do with Elk county. Just in case you don't know who I'm talkin about it's Flo, Maude.
She wasn't sayin anything about what people said lol. just about doin it incognito instead of out in the open! So mellow out for cripes sake.
I am thinking of changing my member name to Incognito. Sounds like a mysterious super hero. :laugh: If I do you can bet I would still sign my name at the end.
David
This is what we mean. If you do not go along with something you all become defensive, so why would any one want to let you know who they are if they go against the grain. As far as paying city and county taxs, we have not heard from them. We were there for the Festival and we know a lot of people and what we saw was a lot of people not talking to people they know. In fact we saw pepelect sitting by himself, we also saw Julie his wife and no one was going out of there way to talk to her and they have done a great service for Howard. Any one that does not go to the store and buy grocery or other things they need should buy from Walmart to we can keep China in the money. If Howard is going to grow they have to all get together instead of not getting along.
Maude and Maxine.
I sit alone because I want to... I ask nothing from anyone. I will say what I want and when I want to be a jerk, inconsiderate and rude I will do so.....
I don't live in Howard never will....They have smelly gas.
Pep I would love to sit by you. We could drink Mt. Dew, get worked up and solve the world's problems. I guarantee we would have fun doing it and do a good job.
David
Hey !!! Don't pick on Flo --- She is one fine lady -- giving to her church and community. ( and fun too>)
Jo
I think Flo is catching some undeserved criticism for starting this thread. I suggest people should read her original post and then all the posts after. I think her point is a good one.
David
Quote from: dnalexander on October 04, 2008, 06:14:47 PM
I think Flo is catching some undeserved criticism for starting this thread. I suggest people should read her original post and then all the posts after. I think her point is a good one.
David
Flo started the thread and her orginal post has been read. As a free country we have the right to be incognito as long as we are not creating a problem and we just letting everyone know our feelings. What different does it make who we are???? You know when we get old we get cranky, my hose keep rolling down to my ankles and Maxines hair is blue.
Maude and Sis Maxine.
I agree with David...in part...however, I also had to grin...it's been awhile since my particular identity has been of interest to anyone other than my children and my pet! lol And, they would be the first to scream that they're familiar enough with me already, thank you very much! lol
Maude if you read my previous post on this subject I don't think you would have posted your last post that quoted me. I understand and agree with Flo post except for the fact that I said just post to whatever name the person chooses to use. I think we all agree for the most part.
David
Catwoman, Warph, and others I have no problem with your anonymity. I know you by that name and that is enough for me. My comments to you would be the same if I knew you as Julie and Bob. Again I say read all the posts.
David
p.s. It doesn't matter if Catwoman or Warph agree with me on anything. I would be proud to and do consider them as friends.
I believe the whole point of the original post was why people "make up" names to say things that they don't have the balls to say under their real names. That only goes to show their character. I have had experiences before with drama queens that just wanna keep the s*** stirred up, but with 2 names they can play both sides of the fence. Is it gutless???? yes it is. But they have to live with themselves, not me, so more power to em. I have had people upset with me for stating my opinion in a forum before, with them knowing full well who I was, but I have yet to be typed to death or slapped with a keyboard over the internet, so they can be as nasty as they want. Like I said, just shows a person's true character.
Perfectly said gmaof3.
David
I think they are just chicken. Spineless as jellyfish. Hiding behind the fact that no one knows who they are allows them to say things that they would not say if they were across the table. If you put actual thought in to something, come up with something positive, and then want to be anomimus then more power to you. But if you just want to rant under a second name, then grow up. It not only shows your lack of character but lack of maturity.
I really love the fact that we still start threads to gripe about threads started here on the forum. By griping you are using the same communication tool that you could be using to do something to better the entire community not just nit picking at the idiots.
Quote from: gmaof3 on October 05, 2008, 02:39:52 AM
I believe the whole point of the original post was why people "make up" names to say things that they don't have the balls to say under their real names. That only goes to show their character. I have had experiences before with drama queens that just wanna keep the s*** stirred up, but with 2 names they can play both sides of the fence. Is it gutless???? yes it is. But they have to live with themselves, not me, so more power to em. I have had people upset with me for stating my opinion in a forum before, with them knowing full well who I was, but I have yet to be typed to death or slapped with a keyboard over the internet, so they can be as nasty as they want. Like I said, just shows a person's true character.
Exactly!
Patrick, I agree with you. And, i believe what you just put so perfectly into words is what Flo originally meant.
Quote from: pepelect on October 05, 2008, 09:55:41 AM
By griping you are using the same communication tool that you could be using to do something to better the entire community not just nit picking at the idiots.
Patrick, if the directed path was what you just suggested that "griping" would become a useful source of wind energy?! Conservation at it's finest.
Ah yes, another way to go 'green'!! :laugh:
Quote from: pepelect on October 04, 2008, 04:18:36 PM
I sit alone because I want to... I ask nothing from anyone. I will say what I want and when I want to be a jerk, inconsiderate and rude I will do so.....
I don't live in Howard never will....They have smelly gas.
Now, now...they're not all THAT smelly. As a matter of fact, a few of them even bathe occasionally! lol (just kidding, OK??????)
Well! What a bunch of comments. Here is what I have to say. Freedom of speech is still alive and well and is still our right in this country no matter if you hide ingonito or not.
:laugh: :laugh:
Maxine and I have been getting ready for winter but have hopped on the forum a couple of times to see what was new. In doing so I have decided to stay incognito.
Thank you
Maude
Very Entertaining! LOL
Not as much as Greetings and a few trying to figure out who is who by their user name.
I get a kick out of it. Not being a Native of Elk Co.
That would take all the fun out of it !
No matter what catagory we go under don't we all learn a thing or two.
Sometimes the other guy/gal has a angle on the subject that the rest of us hasn't
looked at, and that makes us think a little.
So Thank You all for the insight, education, and local happenings.
I truely Enjoy the Elk County Forum! !
Thanks bfrankjack,
What you said was really great. It does keep people trying to figure out who you are. Maxine and I have great fun, if they only knew. We do not try and figure who people are we just read the forum for fun and intertainment. We like for Pepelect to get going just never know what he will come up with.
Maxine ;D