Kindler, Gentler OT Forum...

[Buckterrier]

No death matches? Dang Maybe just one before the group hug? PLEASE!
Just kidding of course. Wayne is correct. And it is also up to us to police ourselves.
Maybe the use of time outs if needed. (Talk about 5 year olds geez). If you are deemed being naughty, (all except my girlfriend of course), you are banned for a pre-determined time peroid. If you insist on still being naughty, (I REALLY like my girlfriend), then banishment from the kingdom it is.

[scottmandue]

I say we all meet at a large grassy field and fire bottle rockets at each other!

It worked for my brothers and I!

[911Rob]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I say we all meet at a large grassy field and fire bottle rockets at each other!

It worked for my brothers and I!

the good 'ol days!

[livi]

Compared to a couple of years ago I think OT has improved significantly. Or maybe I have just grown less sensitive. It feels like a real gentleman's club - all fluffy, cuddly and geyish. Fluffer fits right in!

[techweenie]

Thanks Wayne/mods.

We can disagree bitterly about most things (and seem to) and that's not even slightly troubling. But when dialog degrades from attacking the messages to attacking the messenger, that's when it becomes toxic. I've seen it even spill over into other parts of this BBS and that's totally inappropriate. Many reasonable voices in OT have been driven into lurking by a couple recurrences of blatant racist threads. And what's left is a diminished community.

Re-reading your post before publishing, and asking: Am I showing respect for the 'other guy?' will usually prevent the toxicity. I believe there is a published policy against ad hominem arguments. And if not, it's a good rule to use for yourself.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by legion

And see, I edited my post dropping the references to being baited by a self-important, condescending member here on PPOT. Perhaps I should have left them in.

Don't you find it ironic that Superman would post that in a thread about it?

I find a lot of the things he posts very ironic Pretend people are worthy of respect and take a dig at someone before you are done with the post, perfect illustration of the attitude Wayne is talking about, a comment that is unecessary and adds absolutely nothing to the discussion except venom and rancor. If I had the slightest inclination you were joking I would not think this, but as it is...

Excellent job Superman!

[Hugh R]

Its easy for me, since I travel alot and have met many of you, I don't say anthing here that I wouldn't say to your face.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I say we all meet at a large grassy field and fire bottle rockets at each other!

It worked for my brothers and I!

Would that be in the spirit of the "kindler" forum, or only if we succeed in lighting the field on fire?

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Its easy for me, since I travel alot and have met many of you, I don't say anthing here that I wouldn't say to your face.

Funny you say that...I just pulled into Asheville, NC in Rick Lee's 325i that I'm driving to Phoenix for him, where Joe A will help Rick store it.

I'm then on to LA to see Speeder and another Pelican if our scheds keep in sync. Not bad: two right wing whack jobs and two half-commie pinko's in the same trip!

This is an amazing alchemy of people and ideas. Thanks.

Oh, and Tabs is here!

[tabs]

This site is so successfull because TABS is here.

[frogger]

Tabs? Who dat?

[onewhippedpuppy]

I, for one, really don't like any of you. I'm just really bored.

Amazing board, blah blah, it's all already been said. This is my community forum, anything that I have doubts about gets bounced off of OT. The amazing thing is, I always get one (or more) informed and intelligent answers.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Can't we just all direct our ire at one or two entities or individuals to "get it all out" so we're nicer to each other? Virtual whipping boys if you will. It'll help to make for a more pleasant experience. Have a purge session on those guys before you log into O.T. and show up fresh, purified and with a smile on your face. . .

I'll nominate a certain 911 engine rebuilder that rhymes with rotorscheister and a certain used parts distributor out of Georgia that has three letters in the name. . .

Oops, did I say that out loud? Sorry.

[scottmandue]

I love all of you more than life itself.

I do however have a deep seated hatred for myself that manifests itself in antisocial behavior.

[frogger]

I'm getting a few upgrades to better take on some of you *********s!








j/k

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by frogger

I'm getting a few upgrades to better take on some of you *********s!








j/k

Amphibious Bastad. You better make sure all that electronic crap is waterproof!!

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Without a Steve Wong chip or PMOs, it's crap.

[frogger]

It only "feels" like crap.

[K9Torro]

Agree 100 %

Todd

[911Rob]

Love your sig Todd