topolino
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- Jan 6, 2006
Just about every circumcision I've ever seen on this board gets pulled.
Yes, I've noticed that too, they always get snipped.
Just about every circumcision I've ever seen on this board gets pulled.
Yes, I've noticed that too, they always get snipped.
Funny thing is, he was wrong wasn't he? The guy came on and posted the "final 3" and that wasn't the final three that wound up happening.
Didn't you report me for a post a ways back? I remember a thread where I was joking around with another poster(nothing political or religious). You came on the thread thinking our posts were serious. We explained that we were only kidding around. But you didn't find it funny.
Pot meet kettle? Odd to me that you started this thread.
Hmm. I've reported a couple (maybe 3-4 in my whole time here), but they were obviously against the rules -- like calling people nasty names using swear words and putting a s-p-a-c-e between each letter so it wouldn't get caught by the filter). It wasn't because I just didn't like what they were saying or thought someone was being rude.
I thought that was what the "report" button was for -- so the mods don't have to look at each and every thread/post on the board. But since Goofy4Tink *is* a moderator, and thumbs upped LuvsDragonflies's post that the mods don't need help of "little hall monitors," then perhaps I'm mistaken.
I've never typed "this has been reported" in a thread, but when I see someone do it, I thought it was more of a notice for other people: "Nobody else needs to report this because I already have" rather than a nah-nah-nah-boo-boo thing. That way, the mods don't have to wade though 20 "reports" on the same post. If someone has already reported it, I don't... no matter what it is.
Huh ? I've explained what type of tattletale behavior I am talking about: People trying to enforce DIS rules where there is no rule being broken, but just the slight potential for it. And doing this by announcing on a thread, "You're breaking a rule, you bad, bad person." It's just silly. On top of it, they act proud that they were the first one to tell you so.
I'm not sure why you said the pot/kettle thing. I haven't reported people for reporting people . I'm not reporting people by starting this thread (that apparently a lot of people agree with) that pokes fun at the Bobby Brady hall monitor behavior. This thread is mostly meant in a fun way, but also in a "yoo-hoo" way to the handful of people who constantly like to point out to others that "You're breaking a rule!!!!". Especially when most of the time I see it, no rule is even being broken.
So maybe in a way, yes, I am "reporting" the behavior of this group. But who I am trying to report it to is themselves so that maybe they'll quit doing it. Everyone else here already knows how childish the behavior is.
There is a huge difference in someone being a tattletale (or making a horrid attempt at being the teacher's pet?), and someone alerting the "authorities" in whatever setting that someone is being hurt (even if in a very minor way, as in the Survivor spoiler thing from a few years ago).
And I've actually never had this happen to me on any threads that I've started. But I've seen it done to other people countless times, as recently as last night. It's just obnoxious.
I've had some people get really mean and nasty on this board, yet I have never reported them. I pull up my big girl panties and keep going. HOWEVER, I have been turned in for minor personal attacks. The funny thing about that is, the people I got snippy with (and whom I am certain are the ones who turned me in) are some of the rudest bullies on the board. In seems the bullies have the most tender feelings and are the quickest to squeal when they have been offended. Typical.
What I am always surprised about is when a thread that seems like no big deal/nothing controversial gets closed. The thread starts off harmless enough and then someone takes it on a tangent (usually because of their own agenda) and the next thing you know, it is closed.
Funny you should bring that up tonight.
I know what you mean. It always amazes me when I read 'your post was reported'. Really? Grow up already.
It thru me for a loop when I joined the Dis, the golden rule in my neighborhood has always been snitches get stitches
I'm not sure what you are getting at other than it's ok to tattle on someone but not tell the person you are tattling on them?
Also, name calling is not nice and can to lead to tattling.
You are absolutely right!! That is what the little red button if for!!! Moderators can't be everywhere, all the time. And other than the Transportation board, I have absolutely no powers anywhere!!! So, if I see something truly offensive on, say, the Theme Parks board, I will report it. I do try to diffuse the situation, but sometimes I just end up not helping at all!!!Hmm. I've reported a couple (maybe 3-4 in my whole time here), but they were obviously against the rules -- like calling people nasty names using swear words and putting a s-p-a-c-e between each letter so it wouldn't get caught by the filter). It wasn't because I just didn't like what they were saying or thought someone was being rude.
I thought that was what the "report" button was for -- so the mods don't have to look at each and every thread/post on the board. But since Goofy4Tink *is* a moderator, and thumbs upped LuvsDragonflies's post that the mods don't need help of "little hall monitors," then perhaps I'm mistaken.
I've never typed "this has been reported" in a thread, but when I see someone do it, I thought it was more of a notice for other people: "Nobody else needs to report this because I already have" rather than a nah-nah-nah-boo-boo thing. That way, the mods don't have to wade though 20 "reports" on the same post. If someone has already reported it, I don't... no matter what it is.
I think that's a good rule to follow. That whole "snitches get stitches" thing bothers me on so many levels. As a mandated reporter, I, on more than one occasion, had to report child abuse/sexual abuse when I taught. Later, in at least two cases, I found out other adults had known but hadn't said anything because they "minded their own business." That still makes me sick to my stomach to think about. If you prefer to keep your mouth shut when someone else is being hurt because you're not a stitch, I really don't want to be friends with you. You make my skin crawl.
ETA: Low-Key, this wasn't aimed at you personally. I know you were going for the laugh, and it was funny
As a mandated reporter, I, on more than one occasion, had to report child abuse/sexual abuse when I taught. Later, in at least two cases, I found out other adults had known but hadn't said anything because they "minded their own business." That still makes me sick to my stomach to think about.
That's a HUGE stretch to compare reporting of suspected child abuse to reporting an anonymous poster who rubs you the wrong way. I would never report someone on here but obviously I'd call DSS in a minute if I felt a child was in danger. How can you compare the damage done to an abused child to "damage" done by a rude anonymous Internet post?