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Post by SirCaz on May 28, 2005 21:53:48 GMT -5
To all the members of the Doo Wop Message board.
I first joined this board because it seemed to be a good place to get information on the Wildwoods. Also I found most of the members to be friendly, willing to give good advice, and generally a good mix of the population. The membership has ranged from high school age to at least as old as me (55). Everyone seemed to get along even if they did not always agree. Everyone was allowed their opinion. Even if it was fantasy or humorous. Lately the boards have become nothing but a personal insult venue for a few members. They feel it is more important to question a persons income, holding, property, and lifestyle than to enjoy an interesting mix of opinions an information. I feel bad for the members who they have taken to attacking or insulting, but I feel sorrier for the ones doing the attacking. Their lives must be a terrible place that has made them feel so bad that they must lash out at everyone else. Rather than attacking why don't you join in. I know I may be on their lists now, but I grew believing that for an insult all can feel is pity.
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Post by FlyinGN on May 29, 2005 16:46:20 GMT -5
I wholeheartedly agree Sircaz.. This is a place where we all share a common love of Wildwood.. Please lets remember this and lets all get along.. Please??
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Post by Crippled_Visions on May 30, 2005 0:43:59 GMT -5
I feel bad for the members who they have taken to attacking or insulting, but I feel sorrier for the ones doing the attacking. Their lives must be a terrible place that has made them feel so bad that they must lash out at everyone else. Rather than attacking why don't you join in. My life isn't that terrible SirCaz. Is your life terrible now that you're attacking me? I'm use to getting attacked on this board because my view is different than most of the people that post on here. I believe that I can love Wildwood without having to love old dumpy motels that I would chose my car over. I guess I'm just an optimist. I loved the old Wildwood, I love the current Wildwood, and I plan on loving the future Wildwood. I, unlike others on this board, have no plans of selling my house and I will weather the changes as they come. I di like to spice things up on the board because I get tired of hearing you all complain about change. There is really nothing you can do about it.....it truly is out of your hands.
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Post by MMM on May 30, 2005 12:32:42 GMT -5
Crippled, I think you can understand that while you have your views and I have mine on the preservation/demolition subject, because you seem to be pretty anti-preservation on the motel issue, you're not going to find too many people here that agree with you on those topics. Yes, this is a Wildwoods Forum, and I'm glad you love the Wildwoods so much (and I personally don't question your love of it), but it is one run by a group that exists with preservation for the old motels, buildings, etc. among their goals. Most of the members here therefore are either members of the Preservation League, or at least support what they are trying to do. Then, when someone posts here that doesn't just disagree with some things regarding this matter, but is seemingly entirely opposed to it (and even has a wrecking ball avatar! ), and "spices up" some of their posts (yes, sometimes funny, but sometimes, well "pushing it" a bit IMO), there's bound to be some offended people. It's not "just e-mail" as I saw a member on another Forum I belong to once post. There are real people behind these posts. Some posts like the ones SirCaz mentioned above (and not just coming from you) are ones that may have been better off either worded better or not posted at all. A member recently made his/her first and (so far) only post - it was a personal attack, plain and simple. People shouldn't be making those kind of posts to begin with, let alone on their first one on a Forum. I wasn't the one it was directed towards, but I was even irked by it. Crippled, what do you think?
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Post by MMM on May 30, 2005 16:28:55 GMT -5
There are over 100 members on this board, and I would guess that most of them are not members of the DWPL. I agree, but that's why I also said "or at least support what they are trying to do".
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Post by wildwanderer on May 30, 2005 17:21:41 GMT -5
???CrippledVisions: Take a look at the development and strategies area. You will find that you are not the only one who disagrees with others. Actually you are complemented in ways.
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Post by MMM on May 30, 2005 17:37:08 GMT -5
...If you want to avoid me... I'm not looking to avoid you or anyone here.
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Post by Crippled_Visions on May 30, 2005 22:57:12 GMT -5
???CrippledVisions: Take a look at the development and strategies area. You will find that you are not the only one who disagrees with others. Actually you are complemented in ways. Does my pal Sandy post in there?
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Post by wildwanderer on May 31, 2005 20:12:22 GMT -5
Crippled: To answer your question, yes. Is that good or bad?
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Post by Crippled_Visions on Jun 1, 2005 22:20:27 GMT -5
I like people who dont sugar coat the issues. We need more truth. Sometimes people dont want to hear the truth or reality. They want a safe cocoon of warm fuzzy memories. They hate harsh reality. Amen
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Post by ModLinda on Jun 1, 2005 23:49:08 GMT -5
Wow, it's been a while since I posted here. We just moved and it took time to get unpacked. Things sure have changed a bit here. Best advise is don't answer someone when they attack you. Bring it to the attention of a moderator and let them handle it. Some people just like to fight. And let's get back to talking about Wildwood
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Post by FlyinGN on Jun 2, 2005 5:22:47 GMT -5
great advice Linda!!
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Post by wildwanderer on Jun 2, 2005 16:14:32 GMT -5
Wow, it's been a while since I posted here. We just moved and it took time to get unpacked. Things sure have changed a bit here. Best advise is don't answer someone when they attack you. Bring it to the attention of a moderator and let them handle it. Some people just like to fight. And let's get back to talking about Wildwood I don't think we attack each other in this forum. I feel we have friendly ongoing debates. We can freely agree or disagree with each other at any time. And most of all we have the freedom to do so without (hopefully) causing distress or misinterpretations. I love Wildwood and I feel that others that post have a love for this small piece of earth that we share.
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Post by SirCaz on Jun 3, 2005 1:03:37 GMT -5
Wildwander
We have tried the "ignore them" way. The "lets be nice way, and the "Can't we all just get along way". The people causing the problem are not disagreeing with someone else's ideas by stating their view on the subject. They feel that their way should be to insult someone's intelligence, finances, sex, choices, or any other thing that they know will cause irritation. Maybe we need to try the "payback way" and see how many flaws they have.
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Post by peace on Jun 3, 2005 12:48:24 GMT -5
don't you think it's funny that although no names are mentioned on here ,a certain person always assumes it's he or she that is being talked about?and you know what is said about assuming. Lets just all talk about our enjoyment of wildwood,and if no one replies to the sourpusses maybe they will just go away.
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