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LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

The Watcher wrote:

I think the OP just might be a snowflake. I suggest a day of commenting in the Attic to harden him up.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-24-1.html

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Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

There’s an old saying, “Illigitimi non carborundum.” Translated, “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” You’ll find a few here that are grumpy, but by far, the vast majority are fine folks, more than willing to give of their knowledge and experience. Just consider the sourced and ignore it.

Just a couple tips.

Before asking a question, do some research on your subject first, and if you find out what you’re looking for, then ask.

Be sure to use the search function at the top of the page. Often you’ll find an answer you can’t find via Google.

When you ask a question, be specific, not broad, so we can help you out. Folks will appreciate that. We are “gifted” with quesrions like, “What is the best camera to buy?” And such. We need to know more.

No name calling, however tempting it might be when someone taunts you. Be the good guy. And if someone is too offensive, put him on your ignore list.

That should get you started out right. So don’t go away. Hang around. You won’t regret it, and you just might make a few friends.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

swartfort wrote:

If that is all it was, then I would get it.... Photo snobs, and Gear/gadget elitists are what they are are ... But a homophobic slur from nowhere should be addressed. Just my $0.02 worth.

Ah, yes, I think I found the comment to which you refer; 01/11 in the Photo Gallery. A comment was made by a person whose username is probably indicative of his level of intelligence (or lack thereof). You will, regrettably, have to endure such comments from the occasional member. While it is possible that he is from a country in which the word is used in its original context and has nothing to do with the more modern crass and crude interpretation, you must also consider that the use of the word was the result of indirect (or even direct) inbreeding. It did appear that the member stretched his comment to include the word. You'll have to adapt to the occasional member who loses his/her line of thought and digresses into "off-topic" comments, including periodic personal comments (I stand guilty as charged). Please do not let such boorish behavior dissuade you from enjoying what is really a fun forum.

It just occurred to me that "he" is possibly a "she" with deep emotional issues. Nah; that can't happen.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Wingpilot wrote:

There’s an old saying, “Illigitimi non carborundum.” Translated, “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.” ............

You have raised a question for which I have long sought an answer. The order of the words not withstanding, it is my recollection from Mrs. Keele's Latin class (well over a half century ago) that "um" referred to the singular conjugation of a verb, while "us" indicated the plural. It has been my belief then that the proper term is "Non Carborundus illegetimus (or imi, depending on the number of bastards).". I have no idea as to the proper phrasing of this term, but I agree whole heartedly with its application in this instance!

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Peterff wrote:

If the response that you are are referring to was ... (show quote)

I get it, "Wish You Were Here". A great Pink Floyd song and album. I'm a massive Pink Floyd fan! A friend gave my wife a Pink Floyd T-shirt with a big pink pig on it. Very cool.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

lamiaceae wrote:

I get it, "Wish You Were Here". A great Pink Floyd song and album. I'm a massive Pink Floyd fan! A friend gave my wife a Pink Floyd T-shirt with a big pink pig on it. Very cool.

Have you heard the version with Stephane Grapelli sitting in?

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

BHC wrote:

You have raised a question for which I have long s... (show quote)

Unfortunately I never took Latin, so I am compelled to accept what you say here as correct. But that’s how I’ve always heard it said. Howver, here’s a twist: Carborundumj is an element, often used in making knife sharpening stones due to its abrasive qualities. So, that catchy phrase may possibly be fake latin. Oh, and my major in college was French. By now I’ve forgotten most of what I ever knew as I never used it. Oh well.

SalvageDiver Loc: Huntington Beach CA

Careful now. Some of us are beginning to delve into character assignation, the same behavior that we're accusing the original commenter of. If we're going to spank someone, we should be better than that.

It's still not known if, originally, there was an intent to insult or not.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

SalvageDiver wrote:

Careful now. Some of us are beginning to delve into character assignation, the same behavior that we're accusing the original commenter of. If we're going to spank someone, we should be better than that.

It's still not known if, originally, there was an intent to insult or not.

Oh, I don’t think there’s any of that going on here. Just friendly banter. Should I brush up on my Latin? LOL.

GregWCIL Loc: Illinois

swartfort wrote:

Less than a week in.... br br So in my initial po... (show quote)

Well if you don't like the comments, stay the heck away. Just kidding - really.

Seriously, as you can note by this thread some folks are easily distracted and threads often go off-topic. Perhaps that's what happened in your original case.

One tip: Go to the Home page, scroll to the bottom and click on the "all sections". This opens the door to many specialty sections which might be of interest to you. For example, you might get better feedback on your goose photo by taking it to any of several sections: Post-processing could teach you about how to improve it in software packages. Photo Critque could get you more detailed feedback on things they like or don't like. Birds in flight/on Water section can give you help on not only photography but field craft. If you find a section you want to visit regularly, you can add it to your home page list.

Welcome and have fun.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Those were rather bizarre responses from that particular poster, not like what he has posted in the past to the best of my knowledge. Maybe he was having a bad day.

Members are pretty much left alone on UHH. Generally the admins stay out of squabbles and the only thing they will do is move a thread to the Attic section if it gets too confrontational or political, etc.

Personally I prefer it that way compared to other forums which are monitored fiercely, where the admins can and do ban anyone they disagree with. UHH is more like a schoolyard playground with no teachers around. Sometimes you walk away, sometimes you choose to fight. Either way, you belong to the group. Maybe that's why it is called the Ugly Hedgehog.

swartfort wrote:

Less than a week in.... br br So in my initial po... (show quote)

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Wingpilot wrote:

Unfortunately I never took Latin, so I am compelled to accept what you say here as correct. But that’s how I’ve always heard it said. Howver, here’s a twist: Carborundumj is an element, often used in making knife sharpening stones due to its abrasive qualities. So, that catchy phrase may possibly be fake latin. Oh, and my major in college was French. By now I’ve forgotten most of what I ever knew as I never used it. Oh well.

Yes, it's fake. My comment was made with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. The most important factor in the saying is the interpretation. 🎓👨🏼‍🎓🎓

JPL

swartfort wrote:

Less than a week in.... br br So in my initial po... (show quote)

Be positive and patient. When I started here I had a few collisions but now I am friends with everyone on the forum. People have a bad day now and then and it may show here on the forum. Nothing to worry about. The forum life is like our real life, mostly happiness and good days but sometimes we see the other side of life also.