I Have About Had It (Page 2): It is the age-old problem of electronic communication. People are willing to say certain things to someone else when they are not face to face. You see...

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

It is the age-old problem of electronic communication. People are willing to say certain things to someone else when they are not face to face. You see, when you are face to face, the offended person can reach out and slap you. When they are miles apart and the communication is non-verbal, you can say things that bring no immediate consequence, such as the slap in the face.

I think they call people who do that cowards, chickens, etc, etc, along with some expressions that would not be appropriate if you want to avoid being classified with the offenders.

BTW, I love this website and pretty much ignore the nay-sayers.

ragatazz Loc: Michigan

Unfortunately it seems to becoming more and more common that websites that were intended to help each other are subjected to IDIOTS who think they’re funny.
Ignore these people, there are lots of nice people that are still willing to help.
I wish the admins who run these websites, would monitor and take the sarcastic people off the roster.

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

jradose wrote:

There are certain people on here who seem to enjoy pointing out how others are inferior to them.

Just smile.
Sometimes being a smart-ass will improve your photography as much as a mirrorless camera.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Don't give up some people are very helpful, some a little and others are jerks.

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

rdemarco52 wrote:

The person to whom I think you are referring is one of the most knowledgeable people on this site. I have benefitted from his help and expertise.

He may well be, but he doesn't have to be so condescending. He is a jerk, many times with his responses to me, I don't like jerks!

leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida

srt101fan wrote:

jradose, you asked a question 8 months ago and got 6 pages of comments. You raised the same issue a few days ago. You were reminded of that and asked if you had acted on the suggestions made in your earlier topic.

I'm guessing the poster you refer to is one who is very knowledgeable and helpful but has a sarcastic streak. Sarcasm is hurtful. I get that. But, with all due respect, I think that in this case you're overreacting.

Good, everyone has the right to express his/her opinion, but he/she does not have the right to dictate what other's opinion should be. The person I am referring to may be superior to me, but, he is inferior to me when it comes to congeniality. His "mightier than thou" attitude stinks to high heaven. If he doesn't like my posts (and you also), find a way to block me and my posts, then you won't have to put up with deplorable ole me! So, STUFF IT!!

dave sproul Loc: Tucson AZ

good perspective

sgt hop Loc: baltimore md,now in salisbury md

Longshadow wrote:

I just ignore them. br I don't care when what was ... (show quote)

dave sproul Loc: Tucson AZ

robertjerl wrote:

Hmm, I know how you feel, but: br 1. If you give ... (show quote)

good perspective

Graveman Loc: Indiana

After 22 years in the military (71-94) that's been my way of looking at things. Food not good, "I've eaten worse" Sleeping accommodations not 5 star, "I've slept in worse places". My go to: "well, nobody's shooting at us are they?" While enlisted I always thought it was just them, after I crossed over to the "dark" side (SSGT to 2LT), nope, the officers did the same thing. One of my favorite ones is when I was running a compass course (pre GPS days). I had a Major who was complaining that he would never need to do this (all personnel by order of the commander were required to do this training) My Sgt (former Ranger) told me about his pissing and moaning and was there anything I could do. I told him to send him on the course at starting post A to end at post 12 (most went from A to 1, B to 2 etc). Not a good route, but we saved it for the problem people. 3 hours later we had to go rescue him from being lost in the woods.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

Try to do the duck thing and just let it roll off you. Don't let a few disgruntled people ruin it for you. For everyone of them, there are probably hundreds that just blow them off without comment. Lots of great people and photos.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

sheldon minsky wrote:

You cannot change the world but you can change the way you look at it

srt101fan

jradose wrote:

Good, everyone has the right to express his/her opinion, but he/she does not have the right to dictate what other's opinion should be. The person I am referring to may be superior to me, but, he is inferior to me when it comes to congeniality. His "mightier than thou" attitude stinks to high heaven. If he doesn't like my posts (and you also), find a way to block me and my posts, then you won't have to put up with deplorable ole me! So, STUFF IT!!

Yes, his arrogance leads to sarcasm and sarcastic remarks directed at someone are hurtful. But, as has been said by others, that's only one side of his character and perhaps a small one. He is one of the most knowledgable persons on UHH and one, when he's not in his snotty mood, will give you excellent advice. I believe that we are all part angel and part a..hole - only the proportions vary.

I never said or implied that I don't like your posts. I found your last topic very interesting. I responded to your initial post in the current topic only because I felt you were misleading people and I wanted to set the record straight. I probably should have staid out of this but I find it hard to sit still when I see people rushing to judgement when the facts have been misrepresented. Sorry if I offended you, that was not the intent.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I'm not sure why people would ask the same question twice. I can understand different people asking the same (similar) question.
They forgot that they asked?
Hoping for a different answer? Maybe one they liked?
Hoping to get different people to reply?

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Longshadow wrote:

I'm not sure why people would ask the same question twice. I can understand different people asking the same (similar) question.
They forgot that they asked?
Hoping for a different answer? Maybe one they liked?
Hoping to get different people to reply?

Or possibly because a large number of members are seniors and sometimes those senior moments cause some of us to forget something we did a few days or weeks ago, possibly.