The Internet hypocrite syndrome

abouttobebanned

Kamjana wrote: »

I wouldnt say the OP has any friends in real life.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79609868&postcount=21

Kamjana

abouttobebanned wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=79609868&postcount=21

I have no friends thats exactly why i say goodbye to the TV :rolleyes:

abouttobebanned

haha relax kid, your eyes might roll out of their sockets.

K-9

vixdname wrote: »

Well said, I had a similar experience a few short weeks ago.
I brought up a subject about something that had happened on the news 2 days previous, I had done a search to see if there was any other threads about this subject so as not to be restarting an old subject and didnt find any.
I started the thread and within minutes I had 2 idiots posting smart comments that it was old news etc etc .
Some others came on and we had a decent discussion.
I posted a "Rude" comment back to the smart ass poster and hey presto it was I that got a 4 days ban from Boards.
When I argued with the Mod saying that Boards was getting to the stage where people cant be bothered posting new threads because you always have some smart ass lurking in the back ground just waiting to put your thread down or pass some smart comment, the mods reply was, that this was the nature of the After Hours forum.
Sorry but I thought it was an open forum where people can have a discussion about any topic they choose and if you dont like the thread you simply ignore it and move to one that you enjoy.

In fairness the mod has a point, AH is that type of board where you will get stupid replies, if you are looking for serious (mostly!) responses you are better posting in Politics. Personal abuse will be acted on everywhere on the site, even the Cuckoos Nest!

wilkie2006

I think that this thread should be made a sticky alongside Dr Bollocko's Grammar Nazis one. Fair play, OP!

losthorizon

I am high and mighty in real life tbh op.

Samich

the op still hasn't answered my question, even though he's thanked more recent posts.

Cheeky_gal

Samich wrote: »

the op still hasn't answered my question, even though he's thanked more recent posts.

My God leave him alone

He's answered enough of your posts

Pushtrak

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

My God leave him alone

He's answered enough of your posts

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

You'd argue with a wall wouldn't you?

Hm...

Samich

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

My God leave him alone

He's answered enough of your posts

He has not answered any of my posts.

Cheeky_gal

Pushtrak wrote: »

Hm...

You're welcome for my explanation to GummyPandas post

Samich wrote: »

He has not answered any of my posts.

I stand corrected :P

In fairness though, he probably has other things to be doing

hondasam

Samich wrote: »

He has not answered any of my posts.

You are not in the clique

Samich

hondasam wrote: »

You are not in the clique

Yes I am :mad: With me, myself and I

Pushtrak

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

You're welcome for my explanation to GummyPandas post

Well, explanation is going a little far. I'd say an answer. But, ok, thanks for your answer.

B.A._Baracus

al28283 wrote: »

No, you see, confused. He didn't say they weren't hypocrites. He only pointed out that you can't know that they are

That sentence doesnt make any sense tho. Thats like agreeing whilst disagreeing.

On one hand agreeing with me that there are hypocites on here. But on the other hand disgareeing with me when I state there are hypocrites on here with 'how you know they are hypocrites?' :pac:

So ... I say black. Its white.
I say white ..... its black.
got you :rolleyes:

The King of Moo

What the hell is going on?

I have no idea.

Sauve

The King of Moo wrote: »

What the hell is going on?

I have no idea.

Thanks be to god.
I was starting to worry that I did real damage when I closed the car door on my head earlier

hondasam

The King of Moo wrote: »

What the hell is going on?

I have no idea.

Not a clue. Don't even know what the thread is about at this stage.

The King of Moo

Sauve wrote: »

Thanks be to god.
I was starting to worry that I did real damage when I closed the car door on my head earlier

hondasam wrote: »

Not a clue. Don't even know what the thread is about at this stage.

I think it's achieved Hypocritception.

al28283 wrote: »

No, you see, confused. He didn't say they weren't hypocrites. He only pointed out that you can't know that they are

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

That sentence doesnt make any sense tho. Thats like agreeing whilst disagreeing.

On one hand agreeing with me that there are hypocites on here. But on the other hand disgareeing with me when I state there are hypocrites on here with 'how you know they are hypocrites?' :pac:

So ... I say black. Its white.
I say white ..... its black.
got you :rolleyes:

B.A._Baracus

The King of Moo wrote: »

What the hell is going on?

I have no idea.

To be honest,
I think I just got baited into an argument about nothing :pac:

crazy cabbage

Yes. People on the internet do act different that they do in real life. Was just reading that legalese cannabis tread that is just under this one. I would imagine that most of them wouldn't shout out in favor in real life because doing so can cause many people to over react. I for example am pro legalization however I am very cautious on who I would tell in real life because I would fear that shouting out about it could cause me to lose my job / kicked out of college.

On the internet however there it is a different story. People can talk and discuss whatever people want without fear.

I just used cannabis as an example. If you are into gay porn or mad cat sex or whatever you good people of the internet might be interested in, you can talk about it with likeminded people on the internet without the social repercussions of real life

abouttobebanned

Samich wrote: »

the op still hasn't answered my question, even though he's thanked more recent posts.

Wow, you're a little obsessed. But hey, ask away there and I'll answer you this time. I think one of your questions was "Does the OP know everyone on Boards?", which led me to believe that you're a bit dumb so I kind of ignored the rest of your posts. Sorry about that.

al28283

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Wow, you're a little obsessed. But hey, ask away there and I'll answer you this time. I think one of your questions was "Does the OP know everyone on Boards?", which led me to believe that you're a bit dumb so I kind of ignored the rest of your posts. Sorry about that.

His points are actually quite valid, not dumb at all

al28283

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

That sentence doesnt make any sense tho. Thats like agreeing whilst disagreeing.

On one hand agreeing with me that there are hypocites on here. But on the other hand disgareeing with me when I state there are hypocrites on here with 'how you know they are hypocrites?' :pac:

So ... I say black. Its white.
I say white ..... its black.
got you :rolleyes:

He didn't agree or disagree that there are hypocrites on here, you're adding that yourself

B.A._Baracus

al28283 wrote: »

He didn't agree or disagree that there are hypocrites on here, you're adding that yourself

whatever man.
fact is alot of hypocrites out there. keep living on your own planet.

But look for an argument with someone else.

paddyandy

O. P. Nobody in real life goes around saying what they think .First Rule of survival so Boards gives us all a chance to remove the veil or mask and say what we really think .That is healthy because in Ireland the hierarchy is usually long established in what ever company you join and only a fool says what he thinks or a fellah with a glock pistol ....the rest of us broach our opinions in careful terms most of the time ...and the fellah who orders you to say what you really think knows well what you really think he'd just love to take the head off you . There is no such thing as free speech ....there is always a price somehow .Good Catharsis Boards .

Samich

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Wow, you're a little obsessed. But hey, ask away there and I'll answer you this time. I think one of your questions was "Does the OP know everyone on Boards?", which led me to believe that you're a bit dumb so I kind of ignored the rest of your posts. Sorry about that.

Sound call me dumb, you know what to expect.

Anywho the question is, you say these people are hypocrites. For them to be hypocrites you need to know what they say online, and what they say in person. Do you know everyone on boards in real life? If not, you can't make a judgement on how different people act online.

fullstop

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Thinly veiled dole bashing thanks whoring thread

FYP

al28283

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

whatever man.
fact is alot of hypocrites out there. keep living on your own planet.

But look for an argument with someone else.

Not really trying to argue, just looking for an answer to a very straightforward question. Not really sure why you keep diverting the subject instead of answering it.

B.A._Baracus

al28283 wrote: »

Not really trying to argue, just looking for an answer to a very straightforward question. Not really sure why you keep diverting the subject instead of answering it.

No. You are looking for someone to argue with. I say black you'll say white.

Look, you believe what you believe.
I shall continue to believe with what another 182 people who agreed with the OP believe.

al28283

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

No. You are looking for someone to argue with. I say black you'll say white.

Look, you believe what you believe.
I shall continue to believe with what another 182 people who agreed with the OP believe.

I really wasn't trying to argue. I don't know where you came up with that. I didn't even tell you what I believe so you don't know whether I agree with or not. I'm just curious as to why you keep avoiding the question. It's odd on a discussion forum not to discuss

abouttobebanned

Samich wrote: »

Sound call me dumb, you know what to expect.

Anywho the question is, you say these people are hypocrites. For them to be hypocrites you need to know what they say online, and what they say in person. Do you know everyone on boards in real life? If not, you can't make a judgement on how different people act online.

I'm basing it on the law of averages. There are so many people on boards who are so quick to judge that it simply cannot be what they are all like in real life. I believe that a certain percentage of people operate on a higher moral level online than they do in real life. You don't believe that is the case (I think) and you're entitled to your opinion. Of course I am presuming a lot, but it's the same level of presumption as say...me announcing that most of the people who watch the late late show think that it's rubbish.

There is of course another element to this that not many have touched on. Some people can say things online that they wouldn't dare say in real life. E.G if someone says something like "I haven't had sex with my wife in 3 years and that's why I cheated". The person may have very strong feelings about this but wouldn't be brave enough to express them in person. Online however, they may say something like -"you are a cheater OP, you made a solemn vow to your wife when you married her and you have broken that in the most vile way". Or something.

I think you know yourself that I'm right, but there is another rule to boards. No matter what the OP posts, if there is not a dissenting voice by the 3rd page someone has to post one.

Pushtrak

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I'm basing it on the law of averages. There are so many people on boards who are so quick to judge that it simply cannot be what they are all like in real life. I believe that a certain percentage of people operate on a higher moral level online than they do in real life.

I can see the point you are going for, but I don't think what you are on about is exclusive to the online environment. What I mean is that people can have certain expectations of themselves about situations that they don't live up to should the situation come up.

As in, people respond/adapt to situations differently than they presume they will. This presumption when played out in a forum leads people to respond to things in whatever way seems best to them. I tend to take a charitable interpretation of it being how a person would/does respond or how they wish they would respond.

The online environment allows people to say things differently than in real life as people have more time to formulate lulzy comments that they might not come up with off the cuff.

There is of course another element to this that not many have touched on. Some people can say things online that they wouldn't dare say in real life.

Actually, this has been brought up a number of times.

I think you know yourself that I'm right, but there is another rule to boards. No matter what the OP posts, if there is not a dissenting voice by the 3rd page someone has to post one.

Generally the dissenting voice is in the first response. Certainly in the first 10.

Agricola

This is similar to the phenomenon of Internet pedantry. Write a letter or type an email to someone with a few minor errors.... no harm done, what does it matter anyway. Write a post or better yet start a thread with a few errors....

"OP, YOU 'AVE NOT COMPLIED WITH THE CORRECT GRAMMATICAL CORRECTNESS LAWS, YOU VILL COMPLY! RESISTANCE IZ FUTILE!"

Anonymity brings out the cúnt is people, simple as.

Agricola

Agricola wrote: »

This is similar to the phenomenon of Internet pedantry. Write a letter or type an email to someone with a few minor errors.... no harm done, what does it matter anyway.

google bin CVs with bad spelling

it also looks quite unprofessional if you do it at work
online, knock yourself out, but some errors become so common people genuinely start to think they're correct

they can also become more difficult to understand

Ray Palmer

I don't see anybody as hypocrites. Firstly you don't walk up to people and ask their opinion. Go online and post something and you are asking for opinion.
Your circle of friends are likely to be of similar views. This means you are unlikely to actually get a world view. Effectively they already agree with you as friends.
Allowances are made for friends. People bite their tongue or accept it as a friend.

You are more likely to get honesty from the stranger online. The reality is if people are hypocritical it is likely they are doing it to your face and not online. It is the lack of understanding of personal interactions that makes people think the world sees things like you

Feisar

Sure this sort of stuff happens all the time. I've often relayed a story back to someone and their adamant response would be dramatic, "jaysus I'd have... ..."

Since none of my friends have been done for assault I'm pretty sure that no they would not have taken that course of action.

I heard the same crap for years working in bars of how such and such would have "dragged/pulled you out over the counter". It never happened.

paddyandy

Nobody goes about saying what he thinks but he can on Boards.ie ... Hypocrisy
should not be confused with wise reserve and tact .

Samich

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I'm basing it on the law of averages. There are so many people on boards who are so quick to judge that it simply cannot be what they are all like in real life. I believe that a certain percentage of people operate on a higher moral level online than they do in real life. You don't believe that is the case (I think) and you're entitled to your opinion. Of course I am presuming a lot, but it's the same level of presumption as say...me announcing that most of the people who watch the late late show think that it's rubbish.

There is of course another element to this that not many have touched on. Some people can say things online that they wouldn't dare say in real life. E.G if someone says something like "I haven't had sex with my wife in 3 years and that's why I cheated". The person may have very strong feelings about this but wouldn't be brave enough to express them in person. Online however, they may say something like -"you are a cheater OP, you made a solemn vow to your wife when you married her and you have broken that in the most vile way". Or something.

I think you know yourself that I'm right, but there is another rule to boards. No matter what the OP posts, if there is not a dissenting voice by the 3rd page someone has to post one.

You really can't assume how people act in real life. It's a bit like seeing someone drinking buckfast in the street and thinking they're a scumbag when lots of Irish young people do it.

Also the assumption once again that most people who watch the Late Late Show think it's rubbish is wrong. People who think it's rubbish switch channel.

Samich

I could give an opinion of me apparantly being on a high horse if I was to give my views on a certain subject

puffishoes

bluewolf wrote: »

google bin CVs with bad spelling

it also looks quite unprofessional if you do it at work
online, knock yourself out, but some errors become so common people genuinely start to think they're correct

they can also become more difficult to understand

Since google hire every head-case in the country I'm not sure it's a great point of reference.

Kamjana

abouttobebanned wrote: »

I'm basing it on the law of averages. There are so many people on boards who are so quick to judge that it simply cannot be what they are all like in real life. I believe that a certain percentage of people operate on a higher moral level online than they do in real life. You don't believe that is the case (I think) and you're entitled to your opinion. Of course I am presuming a lot, but it's the same level of presumption as say...me announcing that most of the people who watch the late late show think that it's rubbish.

If you said something online about a person,then in real life you would have no problem saying it to their face?

abouttobebanned

Of course. But that wasn't really the point of my original post.

For example, I post a lot on the Waterford forum...almost all of them know who I am in real life and I know a lot of them. If I was to say something to them it's pretty much the same as real life. All irrelevant to my original point.

What I'm saying is that, online, a lot of people seem to exist on a higher moral high ground than they do "offline". I see examples of it everyday on this forum. In fact, some people are so far removed from their real life selves that they probably wouldn't even recognise each other. (this is based on real examples but I could also generalise about this and not be too far wrong)

Kamjana

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Of course. But that wasn't really the point of my original post.

So you would call this girl an ugly bitch to her face?

For example, I post a lot on the Waterford forum...almost all of them know who I am in real life and I know a lot of them. If I was to say something to them it's pretty much the same as real life. All irrelevant to my original point.

What you doing in AH anyway its unusual to see you venture out from under your brothers protection in the Waterford forum.

abouttobebanned

Kamjana wrote: »

So you would call this girl an ugly bitch to her face?



What you doing in AH anyway its unusual to see you venture out from under your brothers protection in the Waterford forum.

LOL, I have my own stalker.

You should be embarrassed by the fact that you spent most of your afternoon sifting through my old posts. I'm honoured that my post has annoyed you so much. You, on the other hand, should be embarrassed.

abouttobebanned

Oh wait, you're the idiot that closed his last account after you stalked me with that too. Your banned from the waterford forum too aren't ya?

Why don't ya be a man and tell me your real name?

Pushtrak

abouttobebanned wrote: »

LOL, I have my own stalker.

You should be embarrassed by the fact that you spent most of your afternoon sifting through my old posts. I'm honoured that my post has annoyed you so much. You, on the other hand, should be embarrassed.

You've been active here enough to know that is how things go on this forum. People will be brought to task for anything that can be deemed hypocritical. A thread designed to point out hypocrisy makes this so that someone with as many posts as you was always going to be caught out for something.

Though I can say I've never been motivated to look through someones post history. I prefer to challenge the arguments presented in other ways.

abouttobebanned

Pushtrak wrote: »

You've been active here enough to know that is how things go on this forum. People will be brought to task for anything that can be deemed hypocritical. A thread designed to point out hypocrisy makes this so that someone with as many posts as you was always going to be caught out for something.

Though I can say I've never been motivated to look through someones post history. I prefer to challenge the arguments presented in other ways.

Ah yeah, I don't mind that. But this guy is actually my stalker. He used to follow my posts around on the waterford forum just basically disagreeing with everything I said, or abusing me. He was then banned and re-regged as his current name. I'm quite proud tbh.

Kamjana

abouttobebanned wrote: »

Ah yeah, I don't mind that. But this guy is actually my stalker. He used to follow my posts around on the waterford forum just basically disagreeing with everything I said, or abusing me. He was then banned and re-regged as his current name. I'm quite proud tbh.

No not a stalker i just have a good memory,and yes i am banned from the Waterford forum but i didnt re-reg i actually closed my account,and when i opened this account i informed an admin who i was and the ban was put back in place.

And for the record i never abused you,thinking of someone different id say.

Kamjana

abouttobebanned wrote: »

You should be embarrassed by the fact that you spent most of your afternoon sifting through my old posts. I'm honoured that my post has annoyed you so much. You, on the other hand, should be embarrassed.

Sifting through your old posts for the afternoon?,give me a break im only up out of bed,as i said i have a good memory and i remember things.