ccowden 0 #1 February 24, 2006 What I mean is, when I post in here, I get all worked up and my heartrate goes up and my blood pressure rises and I get all mad and in a bad mood. In fact, I am not sure why I ever post in SC becuase of how worked up I get. Do you "regular" SC posters get that way, or can you just stay calm and it doesn't affect you? I know everyone has their own opinions and beliefs, and I try not to judge. But every now and again, I get caught up in it and most times I end up feeling like an idiot for even posting something in the first place. So then after "arguing" in here, it takes a long time for me to calm down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 February 24, 2006 Not unless someone gets personal with me... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #3 February 24, 2006 Quote What I mean is, when I post in here, I get all worked up and my heartrate goes up and my blood pressure rises and I get all mad and in a bad mood. In fact, I am not sure why I ever post in SC becuase of how worked up I get. You know, I'm fairly new to Speakers Corner, and I used to get very worked up and agitated. Then I realized it was just an internet forum and got over myself. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #4 February 24, 2006 No, I don't get worked up. Mostly, SC is good for a laugh, and it can be a way for me to examine my own points of view so I can state my position clearly. I like being challenged on my views, because it gives me the opportunity to examine them from a point of view that I may not have thought about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 February 24, 2006 Only when I'm replying to you, Chris. Nah, I try not to. If something gets me that angry, I step away from the keyboard and wonder what the hell I'm doing. I'm usually not an angry person, so if I'm getting worked up, something ain't right and I need to regain perspective. That goes for any forum, though, and with SC, I tend to stick to a very few issues that I know at least a teeny little bit about."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 February 24, 2006 Quote What I mean is, when I post in here, I get all worked up and my heartrate goes up and my blood pressure rises and I get all mad and in a bad mood. In fact, I am not sure why I ever post in SC becuase of how worked up I get. I love it when I can do that for people... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #7 February 24, 2006 It is clear to me that I shouldn't post in here and have issues! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,076 #8 February 24, 2006 ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz What?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #9 February 24, 2006 Never. It's all about the argument itself. For me it is primarily entertainment. I know I'm not going to change anyone's opinion, so the point is just to make the best argument I can. I do get a bit annoyed with myself, though, when I miss the point or have trouble writing a coherent reply. Edited to add: What Rebecca said. I can't stand arguments that are about the psychology of the poster. Although...I did make an exception to that when it came to artistcalledian. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #10 February 24, 2006 I think that is what bothers me most, when I write a reply, then there is a response, then I am like "No, I meant...", then a reply, then..... It's hard to do on the computer and it gets me irritated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolph 0 #11 February 24, 2006 Being in SC is like playing Fireball. You don't know if that burning fuel soaked roll of toilet paper will explode and put you on fire until a little after you've given it a good kick. Having said that, some threads are actually a little educational. It's nice to get various (and often extremely diverse) opinions. And add a little fuel here and there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROK 0 #12 February 24, 2006 I find it fascinating, and humbling at the same time. There are some very intelligent people who post here, and some very intelligent angry people too. Posting on this form is almost akin to being in a live firefight. You never know where the next round will hit, or if you'll make it out alive. There is a very specific adrenaline flow involved when debating with those who skydive, as well as jumping with them. No wonder I love this sport! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #13 February 24, 2006 Quote I think that is what bothers me most, when I write a reply, then there is a response, then I am like "No, I meant...", then a reply, then..... It's hard to do on the computer and it gets me irritated. It can be irritating unless you really like to write. I have days when I write lengthy posts and realize that somehow I have managed to make a completely incomprehensible argument. Sometimes I delete and start over, but sometimes I just give it up and go make a cup of tea. Other days, I don't notice I'm making an ass of myself, and I post crap. I do actually try to learn something here, and sometimes I do, if only that there are certain people I never want to meet, no matter how long I live. Other times, I find that people will make interesting points I've never thought of, and that makes it pretty worthwhile. Trying to keep up makes me tired, though. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #14 February 24, 2006 Oh yes. I am quite belligerent. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 February 24, 2006 I get so worked up that sometimes I can't keep my hands off myself. It's not like I'd really want to, but sometimes the setting is kind of inappropriate, you know, when there's someone in my office, or visiting at my house. I try to make them understand that I'm just too worked up to restrain myself, and that there's nothing wrong with a little self-love anyhow, but.... oops, I got cut this post off here. I'm getting worked up again. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #16 February 24, 2006 Don't forget the thinly veiled hostility Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,036 #17 February 24, 2006 >Oh yes. I am quite belligerent. A regular piehole of anger. In your brainhole. (Can a piehole be _in_ a brainhole?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #18 February 24, 2006 Quote Don't forget the thinly veiled hostility Wendy W. What the fuck is that supposed to mean? Oh, I guess that was not very veiled. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #19 February 24, 2006 Yes, I do sometimes. And so do other people. Do a search on the word meep But once I realize it's happening, it gets a lot easier to lean back a little. Then someone goes and posts something with an apostrophe where it doesn't belong Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #20 February 24, 2006 Quote Then someone goes and post's something with an apostrophe where it doesn't belong Wendy W. Fixed it for ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #21 February 24, 2006 Quote Then someone goes and posts something with an apostrophe where it doesn't belong Wendy W. Grrr.... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #22 February 24, 2006 Quote Quote Then someone goes and post's something with an apostrophe where it doesn't belong Wendy W. Fixed it for ya. Watch it buddy, or I shall unsheath the TOEPICK! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 February 24, 2006 Quote Don't forget the thinly veiled hostility Dont forget the pouring of ( CHEAP ) beer over heads... I had to add CHEAP.. since I for one will not perform alcohol abuse by using good beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #24 February 24, 2006 Quote Dont forget the pouring of ( CHEAP ) beer over heads... I had to add CHEAP.. since I for one will not perform alcohol abuse by using good beer I don't really think that Jamil would buy PJ cheap beer as a peace offering, though. Does that make PJ a beer abuser? rl cc: PJIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #25 February 24, 2006 Quote Then someone goes and posts something with an apostrophe where it doesn't belong Yeah, I avoid abortion debates like the plague, but I've been wanting to jump into the South Dakota thread just to say "Look out, here comes an S!" But I've been holding back. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
