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    Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

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    by esa_batm ·

    I’m working on a book – wanted to get TechRepublic response on the following. Since I can’t figure out how to contact them, and it turns out I still have an account, I’ll just leave it here like a big pre-coprolite. Enjoy your self-righteous sputtering.

    “If you see idiots on the net, just ignore them. I guarantee it’s better for you than trying to respond to them. Want examples? Go to http://www.TechRepublic.com and look at the people posting on the Miscellaneous forum. Then go out and look at their comments on the other forums. I was on that site for technical info, but I let myself get drawn into clashes with these jackasses. Now I won’t even browse the site because you can’t avoid seeing the smug, insulting, titles these self-appointed experts place on their comments. One of the more prolific, going by his screen name, apparently thinks he’s a major Australia media company, but he’s really some poser in Canada – his main claim to fame is he has the most posts of anybody on TechRepublic. He even posted about how great it was to hit 10,000 and encouraged others to keep it up and they can hit 10,000 as well.

    As we now know, around 40% of the people in the US alone are stupider than a mule, since you can get a mule’s attention if you hit it over the head with a 2×4. If you project that out, then 40% of the people would be just as stupid on the other end of the political spectrum, so altogehter it’s 80%. Yikes!!! What’s really scary is that it holds true to the 80/20 rule. Now I admit that the US average is probably higher than the world overall, but it’s a pretty good indicator of how many stupid people are out there ready to expose you to their specialty. Just avoid them and their negativity and you’ll be a lot happier.”

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    • #3225074

      Well I can practically guarantee

      by tony hopkinson ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Oz’s current number of posts will go up by at least one.

      You may even fetch ‘Dawg out of his kitchen.

      Still that’s what you wanted isn’t it ?

      • #3225038

        Just be grateful Tony

        by jdclyde ·

        In reply to Well I can practically guarantee

        The Ausies are getting blamed for him instead of the Brits. There is one you dodged! 😀

        note, it seemed about a week or two ago someone was here making that same claim about confusing the “Oz” with a location instead of the goofy man behind the curtain? B-)

        I doubt if this will get a rise out of him though. One like this I see him doing exactly what the poster says, and not bothering. A slow pitch is boring, ya know?

        • #3224932

          I checked back and I was involved in some of the same discussions

          by tony hopkinson ·

          In reply to Just be grateful Tony

          One of them was tips for TR, needless to say, this person failed to comprehend thend them, if he even bothered to read it at all.

          “Ignoring people who have nothing to say” was his best contribution, lots of examples.

      • #3274180

        I think you know the answer to your question.

        by apotheon ·

        In reply to Well I can practically guarantee

        “[i]Still that’s what you wanted isn’t it ?[/i]”
        Isn’t that what a troll always wants?

    • #3225072

      Truly a Vast Amount of Idiocy

      by gsquared ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      I’m refering, of course, to the post I’m replying to.

      The transformation from 40% to 80% is some of the best, purest, most powerful idiocy and inept math I’ve ever seen! (Not to mention that the whole paragraph really makes no sense at all.)

      So, well done. You’ve managed to make yourself look even more stupid than the very people you wish to complain about. Woot! Grats! WTG!

      (Why the heck am I responding to an inarticulate troll who’s merely trying to boost his own ego by garnering self-congratulation? Sometimes, I have to wonder about myself.)

    • #3225042

      It truly amazes me

      by tig2 ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      That there are those who would judge the entirety of Tech Republic without taking the time to understand what it really means or what the people mean to each other.

      While I have gotten some great technical information from my peers on this site, I have also had the rare opportunity to strengthen my textual communication skills. When you consider the vast amount of time we spend daily in purely textual conversation- via email and IM- you become aware of how essential it is that you be able to make a valid point without the verbal clues that we are all so dependent on. Through communicating with my peers in both the US and other countries, I have improved my ability to clearly make a point.

      Within this group too are many who I have come to consider a friend. Their support during some very difficult times meant the world to me. I treasure those memories. They also were there in support through one of the most difficult challenges I have ever set for myself- walking 60 miles over the course of 3 days to raise awareness and money for the Breast Cancer 3 Day. People supported me through positive email, changing their avatars to pink ribbons, and posting to the appropriate thread with information as they heard it.

      I will grant that there are some that make the board a difficult place sometimes. Like any public forum, we get our share of flamers and trolls. Still the community holds together and supports one another.

      I am sorry that the originator of the message has such a negative view of a really good group of people. In my experience, however, it may be that the originator may have him/herself to blame as well.

      If you want to reach the PTB, go to the bottom of any page. You will find a comment link. My experience with the PTB is that they are willing to listen and provide feedback as requested.

      • #3225004

        He may just be pissed over the beating he took in another discussion.

        by deepsand ·

        In reply to It truly amazes me

        In [i]bullying and discrimination and harassment in forums[/i], at
        http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=188223&messageID=1929999 ,
        he entered that thread with nothing but flames, and found himself anatomically altered, metaphorically speaking.

        This from one whose Profile is as empty as can be, who does not accept peer messages, who has started no discussion other than this, who has neither asked nor answered any Questions, and has [b]no contacts[/b], one whose sole participation has been that of attacking others.

        And he wonders why he’s unloved!

      • #3274177

        no kidding

        by apotheon ·

        In reply to It truly amazes me

        “[i]Like any public forum, we get our share of flamers and trolls.[/i]”
        . . . like esa_batm.

    • #3225032

      yet more proof that

      by mjwx ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      80% of the idiocy belongs to 10% of the people.

      It really is a bit short sighted the “oz” has only one meaning. Also very short sighted is the fact that there are more sections than just the miscellaneous (now called “off topic”) section.

    • #3225006

      So, presumable you’re trying to reach the other 20%?

      by deepsand ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Setting aside that fact that your math is wholly incomprehensible, why are you even making the effort, unless it is to try to annoy the very people that you feel are beneath you?

      How very mature.

    • #3225003

      To be more precise, “why you stopped flaming TR 10 months ago.”

      by deepsand ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Because, within 1 months time you managed to alienate everyone that you came in contact with.

      You’ve an empty Profile, [b]no contacts[/b], do not accept Peer messages, have neither asked nor ansered any Questions, and, other than this, have started no Discussions.

      The only thing that you [i]have[/i] done is attack others. That which you’ve reaped is that which you’ve sowed.

      Good bye, and good riddance.

    • #3287727

      Tequ Repooblick.

      by 2shane ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Hmm some nice emails come their way… almost all my ideas for improvement of the site are brilliant, and they ignore them…

      Like the company being so stupid that they have to send me 25 emails in short succession, telling me only incremental differences in content.

      And the online line “community life” well that reflects society in general…

      And I have retired from most of the bullshit and the people who pedal it.

      And the USA…. the fattest, most diseased, and dysfunctional nation on earth – consumers from the cradle to the grave…

      I mean I have no problem wondering how a brain damaged scumbag junkie became elected to the head of CORPORATION USA.

      • #3274158

        Thank you for proving

        by jdclyde ·

        In reply to Tequ Repooblick.

        that the US isn’t the only country with idiots in it. True, I didn’t expect you to hold yourself up as the idiot poster child, but you do it so well. Kudos to you for a job well done!

        • #3273962

          Is’nt it nice when others do our work for us!

          by deepsand ·

          In reply to Thank you for proving

          It makes it all the easier to give our attentions to the really important issues in life, such as (fill in your own favorites here.)

          And, they are ever so very entertaining, available for enjoying in the comfort of one’s own abode, bare assed naked, any time they’re needed. Thank God for creating idiots.

        • #3273953

          Don’t forget

          by jdclyde ·

          In reply to Is’nt it nice when others do our work for us!

          “While eating cheese puffs!” B-)

        • #3273900

          Damn; now I’ve got the munchies.

          by deepsand ·

          In reply to Don’t forget

          And, with me in the office, no edibles at hand, & on an empty stomach to boot.

          You’re going to pay for this, mark my word.

        • #3225358

          I have some…

          by vanessaj ·

          In reply to Damn; now I’ve got the munchies.

          …splendid holiday goodies in my office that I could send you…but they are not the “fattest, most diseased, and dysfunctional” treats, so you might be disappointed. They may not be self-proclaimed as “brilliant”, but they do understand the meaning of “updates” (emails in short succession, telling me only incremental differences in content) and they are very tasty. 🙂

          (and they can spell.)

        • #2502142

          I’ll try anything once.

          by deepsand ·

          In reply to I have some…

          Well, almost anything; it’s got to be something that affords the opportunity to live to have regrets for the doing.

          Since your “goodies” seem, on the surface at least, to pass that test, feel free to pass along such samples as please you.

        • #2502115

          The very definition of “try it once”:

          by apotheon ·

          In reply to I have some…

          If it kills you, you’ll still have tried it once, so I don’t see how living to regret it is really a requirement for trying something once. Twice, on the other hand, I could understand.

        • #2502111

          It’s like winning the “bet you can’t eat just one” type of bet.

          by deepsand ·

          In reply to I have some…

          You have to survive eating the 1st in order to collect your winnings. And, if the 1st was sufficiently rewarding in its own right, then one may be willing to lose the bet by eating a 2nd and gaining that reward instead.

    • #3287725

      Your ego is over exposed, Worldwide !

      by dougbelcher ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      “Now I admit that the US average is probably higher than the world overall”
      Got any evidence to support that ?

    • #3274159

      Good to have history prove me right again…..

      by jdclyde ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Told you this worm was beneath the notice of Oz. :p

      Well, notice or beneath being worth the flame response he so disparately and transparently is begging for.

    • #3273892

      I’m positive that on a bet covering technical skill, class, personality,

      by alameh ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      income and/or IQ between you and the “poser in Canada” the smart money would be on the “poser”.

    • #3225491

      Curious…what book are you working on?

      by vanessaj ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Please let us all know. Don’t be shy.

    • #3225355

      Wow, you’re really a bit bitter aren’t you? Maybe jealous, too?

      by vanessaj ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      AND I’m guessing “single”!

    • #3225354

      Ummm..I don’t understand

      by maecuff ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Could someone explain this to me? I’d hit myself in the head with a board, but I don’t have one handy..

      • #3225344

        Not worth it

        by tig2 ·

        In reply to Ummm..I don’t understand

        All you’d get is a raging headache. And this guy wouldn’t suddenly begin to make sense.

        I have to wonder about people who think that it is incumbent on them to announce all of the very excellent reasons they are leaving the board before doing so. Do they really believe that anyone will be changed forever by their glorious insight?

        Some people just make me shake my head.

      • #3225312

        Maybe if we call Neil

        by jdclyde ·

        In reply to Ummm..I don’t understand

        as it sounds like we have found the missing link in the evolutionary stage!

        B-)

        What better Christmas present could you come up with for Neil than proof of evolution, so they can clip off the “Theory of” part! 😀

        • #3225301

          Where have you been?

          by maecuff ·

          In reply to Maybe if we call Neil

          I’m bored.

        • #3289629

          sleeping

          by jdclyde ·

          In reply to Where have you been?

          I am on vacation, remember? 😀

          I have been coming in to TR daily, but haven’t seen much of anything going on so join in on.

          Of course I will be told it is just me not using the menus correctly…… :0

          Back to cleaning the house….. (some vacation, huh?) At least all this time off is helping me catch back up on the house work so it will be ready for Christmas. So we can have a nice Christmas, and then send the boys off to the hoe hoe hoe’s house. ]:)

    • #3289710

      A little enjoyable self-righteous sputtering

      by dmambo ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Buddy, you have hit me at the wrong time. This is the Christmas season and I have my hackles up. Why don’t you take your whine-fest somewhere else where there are more like your type. Perhaps there are forums at www. lamelosers.com or www. pissantfairyboys.com

      If we’re lucky, there is no place on God’s green earth where there are more like your type, you tripe-eating, bottom-sucking, center-of-all-that-is-useless pantywaist.

      Please, do us a favor, just ignore us and our negativity and you’ll be a lot happier.

      Oh, and have a luckin’ fovely holiday season!

      (Apologies for the rant. This whole Christmas thing has me all tense. I hope I didn’t say anything to offend you. Give TR a chance. You’ll find some wonderful folks here.)

    • #3289668

      In Defense

      by tink! ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      I don’t have time to read the responses, but I’m sure the regulars have fulfilled the proper admonishments.

      There have been numerous discussions on TR about the equally numerous idiots who post here frequently. The true experts wish these idiots would stop posting, but as we can’t stop them we ignore them.

      And yes, even the true experts who offer valid advice on serious topics, often allow themselves the freedom to release the other side of their personalities within the not-so-serious topics. And yes, sometimes even serious topics get drawn off-topic but these posts should not lessen the validation of the real advice given.

      One needs to approach TR with an open mind and the realization that the TR experts do give real tips, but at the same time are real human beings as well and sometimes need to vent, rant or just be plain silly.

      • #3289628

        It is just too bad Tink

        by jdclyde ·

        In reply to In Defense

        That the whiny a$$ t1tty baby that started this discussion is NOT among the ranks of the mature working professionals, or he/she/it would not have started this crya$$ discussion in the first place.

        There are just some people that them being around does not make the world a better place. We are seeing just such an example.

        Merry Christmas Tink.

    • #2502018

      Keep working…

      by smorty71 ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      Based on this sample of your writing, you will need to work on this book for a really long time before anyone is willing to publish it.

      And I’m betting you are planning to come back and use this thread as an example of what you wrote, right? Or are you not responding for some other reason?

      Clever…

      • #2501959

        The book title

        by jdclyde ·

        In reply to Keep working…

        How NOT to write a book, for dummies, by dummies.

        He/she/it is [b]INTENTIONALLY[/b] providing examples of what NOT to do when writing. I find it very informative and have learned a lot.

        • #2501906

          Just LOVE…

          by vanessaj ·

          In reply to The book title

          …the avatar. Since it is almost 60 here today, your avatar is the only thing that puts me in the mood for Christmas! Thanks.

        • #2501891

          Speaking of avatars . . .

          by apotheon ·

          In reply to Just LOVE…

          Is that a hatching egg with light in it?

        • #2501855

          Yeah,

          by vanessaj ·

          In reply to Speaking of avatars . . .

          It’s cooler bigger. I don’t know where I got it…stole it from somewhere a year or so ago and kept it because I like it. When I see it I always think “you never know”. Sometimes the most average on the outside…

        • #2502839

          I live to serve

          by jdclyde ·

          In reply to Just LOVE…

          For the last year, I try to keep the avatar in step with the season. It is just icing on the cake the new emoticons, and trying to keep them seasonal as well.


        • #2501300

          You’re being too generous.

          by deepsand ·

          In reply to The book title

          I thing that you already knew enough to avoid the overwhelming majority of this posters error’s.

          While I do recognize that, being the Christmas season, it’s the time to be charitable, but, let’s not do so to excess.

      • #2501899

        Seagulls

        by tig2 ·

        In reply to Keep working…

        And lately there have been a flock of them.

        Makes you wonder. Oh well.

        Merry Christmas, Smorty!

    • #2618515

      RE:Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      by andy.tay ·

      In reply to Why I stopped browsing TechRepublic 10 months ago

      You sure got it right that 40% of Americans are stupider than a mule..but take my advice GET A LIFE stupid

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