Disboards Dissapointment

[disneyjunkie]

Winue if the site you're talking about is so bad, why do you lurk there? Why bring it up here? Why bait people you view as bullies? I hope your PM box isn't full. I have a feeling you will be flooded with PMs asking for links to the site. I wonder if it will be a drinks all around or a hat raid kind of day.

 

[nala1128]

I got sad when I read your post. Maybe I can help.

There are some places where I have encountered the "real housewives of DIS" and there are other places where I have met the sweetest, most sincere posters. I frequent the places where I am comfortable and ignore the rest.

Please come over to the "Resort Changers" forum where we are all a group of nice people who share laughs and planning with respect and the true Disney Spirit.

Your term "real houswives of DIS" brought a smile to my face... too funny!!! I am one who has changed resorts a few times since booking, and will take you up on your invite to that thread!!!.

As for the OP.. just like anywhere else, there are people who are positive as well as people who are negative. I deal with the public often as my jobm, and that holds true on a daily basis!!! What you can control is how you respond to the negativity!!! I have found that sometimes things can get lost in translation and read differently than they were intended. I have read posts and perceived it one way, while it seems other people percieve it totally differently! There is lots of great information here, and people have definitly worked very hard to make this an informative, fun enviornment. I spend more and more time "lurking" on the boards when I am planning a trip... for me it adds to the excitement of it all. Don't let a few bad apples spoil the bunch!!

 

[TangaroaTiki]

I LOVE all things Disney and I found the Disboards when planning my first Disneyland Vacation 4 years ago. I was in heaven. I have spent countless hours just reading and reading on the forums. It's a GREAT tool for planning. And I thought for discussing all things related to your Disney trips. This trip was our first to the World and I switched from the Disneyland side to the World side of the boards, and I must say, I don't feel comfortable here. Every other post has someone flaming someone else. There are so many mean natured comments on this side that it breaks my heart, and makes me say I don't want to read or post on this side. It's sad because there are so many good natured, helpful and knowledgable people on this side, but they get over shadowed by the negative.

We just returned from our first trip and I would love to share our experience and excitment. As I come here to do so, I realize I don't think I'm willing to put my story out there, because I know someone will chime in with something negative and just put a damper on my Disney Spirit.

I can't wait until our next Disneyland trip where I will relish the family like community of those boards, and be an active participant again.

Sounds like you're upset about the smackdown you received in your other thread? I would ignore it and move along......

 

[crcurton]

Awwh, I've never felt that way, never even crossed my mind. So sorry you didn't feel the warmth of dissers,( no pun intended )I come here to get my disney fix and it makes me feel happy!

 

[jm106]

I would just post what you want if that is what will make you happy then ignor that negatives. There are far more nice then negative. I can stay away from the threads that seem to go thtat way(I actually walked away from this thread because it was negative but was bored last night so checked it out.)
I post with caution, I know to add a disclaimer in I post strategies- make sure to avoid posting things that will prompt ppl who read past the original question and find things to pick out that can be an issue. If I see a thread going that way, I walk away. I dont let other peoples views or negativity rule my enjoyment or sharing of my experience or gaining knowledge.

I was posting in a group here in my ealry stages of planning this years trip. I left when ppl seemed not too welcoming and got posters really annoyed and expected me to explain myself because I wasnt sure I wanted to spend a week plus travel in an RV(I wanted to know about a split stay.) I guess I forgot to be ready for that. I dont owe anyone en explination for how I vacation , especially not a demanded one. I am ok with skipping or walking away at that point. It doesnt change the help I do get from the many many other wonderful ppl here.
ETA- You can choose to be a part of the postive and Magical parts of this board or the negative. Its up to you what you get and give or if you can look past the parts you dislike

 

[Bnearing]

I'm very new to the DIS forums as we're planning our first trip to WDW as a family. I've only encountered friendly, helpful people. I cannot be denied this place is THE place to go for helpful hints. (Thank you everyone!)

That said, having been involved with many forums online (many I've been on for 10+ years) I know you have to have a thick skin to participate. People will tell you things online they'd never say to your face.

I love the "real housewives of the DIS"...too funny. Every social arena will have queen bees, that's ok.

Post your trip report, I'd love to read it!

 

[Winue]

Winue if the site you're talking about is so bad, why do you lurk there? Why bring it up here? Why bait people you view as bullies? I hope your PM box isn't full. I have a feeling you will be flooded with PMs asking for links to the site. I wonder if it will be a drinks all around or a hat raid kind of day.

really? I was responding as to why I feel uncomfortable at times. I do not lurk there, but thanks for just assuming I do.

 

[NaLisa]

Winue if the site you're talking about is so bad, why do you lurk there? Why bring it up here? Why bait people you view as bullies? I hope your PM box isn't full. I have a feeling you will be flooded with PMs asking for links to the site. I wonder if it will be a drinks all around or a hat raid kind of day.

Well, my interest was piqued and a simple Google search sent me to the site in question. I've been literally LOL for the past hour reading stuff over there. DEFINITELY not a place for everyone, and not sure if I'd ever get up the nerve to post there (they're WAY smarter and funnier than I), but personally I enjoy sarcasm. Sensitive folks should stay far, FAR away.

 

[BLTLDZ]

There are some mean people on this board BUT there are some very nice people also. I would love to hear your TR. I always take a little something from each and remember it when planning my next trip to the World. Please don't let the negative people (which are usually the first ones to call someone a troll I have found out) give you a bad perspective on how the whole board is. Just ignore these people and move on.

I 100% agree with this post...
The dis is great, for the most part.
Forget the nasty know-it-alls.
Just think: if they are like that over the internet, what are they like in "real life"?

 

[Planogirl]

Well, my interest was piqued and a simple Google search sent me to the site in question. I've been literally LOL for the past hour reading stuff over there. DEFINITELY not a place for everyone, and not sure if I'd ever get up the nerve to post there (they're WAY smarter and funnier than I), but personally I enjoy sarcasm. Sensitive folks should stay far, FAR away.

ITA. I believe that the DIS frowns on mention of the place in question. Just an FYI.

Again, I'll ask generally...why let what some Internet people say bother you? Just play along or ignore them.

 

[Raspberry Beret]

I do agree that sometimes things get out of control for no reason... but some people like drama, and like to create it. People are like that on these boards, in real life, in families, etc. You need to ignore it and stay away from people like that.

BUT... saying that... that other "circle" board... where people take info from here, just to make fun of it and to bash people... those people need a life. To read an entire message board, where there are so many new things each day, and to make fun of and cut up specific people? thats where I draw the line. Because of THAT, it makes me uncomfortable to post certain things here, and when others post certain things I feel bad for them, knowing that these "bullies" have nothing better to do than to make fun of others.

and now... LOL... I sit back, and let them go crazy with this post.

really? I was responding as to why I feel uncomfortable at times. I do not lurk there, but thanks for just assuming I do.

You sure seem to know a lot about a board you don't lurk on, enough even to assume how you think the posters on that board will respond to your post.

FYI, you can be banned from this board for reading over there. Hopefully, no one will report you.

 

[TLinden16]

I've been a member of the DIS since 2002, and a moderator for over five years now, and over the years, I have found the community to be extremely knowledgable and helpful most of the time. We have an incredible group of posters who are happy to share their knowledge and provide suggestions to help make others trips extra magical.

With a community this size, there is always the potential for negative posts, and people who are just looking to rain on others parades. Some people just like to cause drama.
I agree with the others who have posted on this thread saying that it's best to just ignore the posts that are overly negative and unhelpful. Some people just like to say things to get people angry. Don't feed into the drama. If you don't respond, it ruins their fun.

If a post is really bad, please report the post by clicking on the triangle under the username of the poster to alert the moderators to any issues.

I think this thread has run it's course, so I'm going to close it.