Slanging matches

[chris_s]

I may get a few stones thrown at me over this thread, but if there is one thing i have noticed when reading these pages is that there are a number of people, and some seem to be repeat offenders that need to get involved in a slanging match with people over trivial matters and they need to ridicule people for their opinions. If somebody asks a question can we please just answer it to the best of our abilities. If somebody posts an answer and they are wrong or a little off, do we really need to single them out? How about just getting over it, post your reply and move on, without having to embarrass people for their lack of knowledge. After all, dont we all learn something new everyday and isn't this what this site is all about, to learn and share our experiences.

For those who disagree well maybe we need to add another page "sh!t stirrers page"

[RCG008]

Nicely said.

I too have noticed some weird comments. And they same weird. It's only the internet. A jest here and there for the people who know each other. But some comments I'm sure would be different if were all face to face.

Type on!

[kingtin]

I must be missing something as I see very little of "slanging matches" here. There are the odd disagreements but they are few and far between compared to most chat forums and I think this can be put down to the moderators as well as the fact that most folk here are simply nice people.

What's the membership here now? I reckon it's pushing 18000 by now.............jeeez, there's only 4 in my house atm and we have more slanging matches than the whole membership here

Get any bunch of people together and you'll get disagreements, get this many and I think we're lucky that there ain't more aggro

kev

[manchild]

Good post mate.Imo if you dont know what you talking about you shouldnt post on the thread or at least dont present your half past knowledge as a fact.It is especially true with advice on $ 20000 outboards and such.It can cause a lot of damage and dollars .Other than that we all got different opinions on things so go for it.If you get yourself involved in the slanging match its kinda your fault.Keep it real and colourful i say .
George

[finga]

I may get a few stones thrown at me over this thread, but if there is one thing i have noticed when reading these pages is that there are a number of people, and some seem to be repeat offenders that need to get involved in a slanging match with people over trivial matters and they need to ridicule people for their opinions. If somebody asks a question can we please just answer it to the best of our abilities. If somebody posts an answer and they are wrong or a little off, do we really need to single them out? How about just getting over it, post your reply and move on, without having to embarrass people for their lack of knowledge. After all, dont we all learn something new everyday and isn't this what this site is all about, to learn and share our experiences.

For those who disagree well maybe we need to add another page "sh!t stirrers page"

Well isn't that a load of hogs wollow!!!
Just kidding matey
The only I get into slanging matches is when somebody tells people not to fuse bilge pumps.
Then I go off
But my response to this thread is the same as Jeremy's....just don't take any notice. People aren't blind and can see when someones just a stirrer or just a nuisance or a bad info giver.
In my case I don't give one ioda what the 'poo stirrers' say because I just don't read what the 'poo stirrers' have to say.

[T1]

It happens in all walks of life! And always will! Some are just like that, some like to 'big note' and others are just, well, the others! But in the main, i think the great majority on here are tops!

Take Care T

[PinHead]

finga..I cannot see any reason to put a fuse on a bilge pump.

[PinHead]

ok..i am just s stirring...seeing if a slanging match starts

[finga]

ok..i am just s stirring...seeing if a slanging match starts

We'll settle this over a bottle (or few) of stoney's

[Taipan]

I get a good laugh at work on the 4x4 folder. Someone will post a question about a fridge, Well that just kicks of the Waeco vs Engel etc debate, one debate started 2 weeks ago and people are still egging each other on.
Same as Nissan vs Toyoto's.

I think most try to do the right thing, sometimes the answers they give are not 100% correct. If i post anything with regards to info, it's do with past experiences. Thats my opinion anyways.

[shaman]

I don't mind a bit of a "slanging match" every now and then & I like to giggle at some of the comebacks. BUT what I don't like is people slagging other people over innocent responses especially when the slagging is either unjustified or the "slagger" is acting with an obvious lack of information regarding the said post.
The world is full of experts but a few of them don't quite know how to impart their knowledge gracefully.

[PinHead]

I am an expert..at nothing...BUT...the wife is an expert at everything..just ask her.

[Poodroo]

There are some great members on this site and a lot of whom I have met personally. Individuality is the key to many a disaggreement. It is what makes us all human after all. If we were all the same it would get very boring. I have even become good friends with some who have disaggreed with me in the past. I never hold that against them. For the genuine trouble makers they do get well moderated and warned and repeat offenders get banned. Simple system that works. I love this site!!! By the way it is "slaying matches" not slanging!

Regards,

Poodroo

[finga]

By the way it is "slaying matches" not slanging!

Regards,

Poodroo

Is not!!! :angry:

[JEWIENEWIE]

Everyone i believe has something of value to contribute to this site in some shape or form. I personally have learnt a truck load of info from people on this site from which knot to use to which boat to buy but feel that it is important that when giving advice to some one, if you are not a expert in the field or not sure excactly, ploease let the person know. And before making any smart arse comments, ask yourself, what have i got to achieve in making this comment, if there is nothing to achieve by making it than making someone feel stupid or inadequate then dont make it(unless tongue in cheek of course, theres always room for humour). There is a huge pool of talent and knowledge amongst our users, so lets keep asking questions, keep giving answers or opinions and let the good times roll!!
Jewie