DISers tired of apologizing?

[HayGan]

Thanks for taking it easy on me.

Just to be safe I think I'm going to drift on over to the freebies thread before somebody turns on the heat...

to the DIS!!!

We really are a great group (for the most part ) Don't be afraid - the are only a special effect (and cause only 1st degree burns at the most )

 

[394mm493]

to the DIS!!!

We really are a great group (for the most part ) Don't be afraid - the are only a special effect (and cause only 1st degree burns at the most )

Thanks. Honestly, most of the posts that I have read have been quite amicable. Even if I do get burnt a few times, the shared knowledge on this board is more than worth the scorching.

Now if we could just get a smilie that is putting on a little Solarcaine...

 

[maddhatir]

Thanks for taking it easy on me.

Just to be safe I think I'm going to drift on over to the freebies thread before somebody turns on the heat...

Its always nice over there isnt it!?

We just all hang out and are just to be getting things for free!

 

[chigirl]

I've posted for over 10 years on frenz.com, which is a board for fans of Neil & Tim Finn of Crowded House/Split Enz as Chigirl and I post on a credit board under a different name and all discussion boards get HEATED from time to time, especially if your humor tends to be cuastic or sarcastic, people don't get it. I posted something on frenz.com that caused me to receive an angry PM from another poster, who misunderstood what I meant. We've been email friends for 8 years now, even though a whole day and 7,000 miles separate us!

It is true that when people do not share the same viewpoints, we can get angry. I myself made MANY PEOPLE ANGRY on another thread when I typed up a few sarcastic comments about obese people (which, as I am about 25 pounds overweight, I am close to being myself)....when at heart, I am a pretty humble, hard-working, middle class, liberal democrat from Chicago who believes in God and good manners, but also believes people should be open-minded and respectful to other people and their opinions.

That said, I NEVER APOLOGIZE for my opinions or things I post here or on other boards. That is the beauty of free speech.

I have also read so many great tips, and heart-wrenching/warm/fuzzy stories here, that I check in daily, even when people have me scratching my head as to their views. As John Mellencamp sang, "Aint that America? For you and me!" and as Neil Finn sang, "If I think it, then it must be true".

It is a shame that the spin doctors from Karl Rove to Jimmy Carvelle have made us so bitter toward one another, that we actually heckle animatronic statues at Hall of Presidents.

The more we argue, the more we forget that gas is $3.27 a gallon....

 

[maddhatir]

Well, I will take responsibility for that one (sort of)

People come to the DIS to learn about ways to make a Disney vacation special. Whether it be tips on saving for the once in a lifetime trip, finding the perfect ADR (and how to make it), how to best utilize the DDP, what kind of tickets they should buy, what the best resort for their family is, etc. Sadly, to many posts (such as the popcorn one mentioned above) are being used to incite controversy or belittle others who aren't "as in the know". The post in question was the first response to a valid question from a relatively new DISer. If the popcorn poster had read the question instead of just replying with the popcorn smilie, they could have seen that it was an easy question to answer. But no, a level of sarcasm had to be the first response. What was the point of the ? It did nothing but serve as indication that the thread might turn bad. It was completely pointless and unnecessary. It created controversy where there was NONE! How are responses such as those helpful No wonder so many newbies are quickly turned off and afraid to ask any questions. It really is becoming very sad and frustrating!

I used to be frequent visitor to the CB board but I felt I needed to take a break and put things into perspective. Now I try to stick more to making my (and others) Disney vacations more magical

Whew, sorry to be so long winded!!! Just had to get that off my chest

I have seen this too- a newbie asks a question that has been argued about before, but has no idea why it is so bad to ask

The person that posts the is just waiting for the stuff to hit the fan I guess b/c it has happened before! and the poor newbie does not have a clue what is about to happen!

I agree though- people should just keep their snarky comments to themselves. If a newbie has a question- obviously they are asking for help- not to be bi%t$ed at!

 

[HayGan]

I have seen this too- a newbie asks a question that has been argued about before, but has no idea why it is so bad to ask

The person that posts the is just waiting for the stuff to hit the fan I guess b/c it has happened before! and the poor newbie does not have a clue what is about to happen!

I agree though- people should just keep their snarky comments to themselves. If a newbie has a question- obviously they are asking for help- not to be bi%t$ed at!

That's the funny/sad thing. It was a question that if actually read wouldn't result in any snarky comments.

Too many people are afraid to speak their minds IRL that when it comes to internet boards their snarkiness comes out 10 times what it would be IRL As for me, I'm just as snarky (and helpful) in IRL as I am on the DIS

 

[eeyorelori]

Ok i have to chime in on this one ..And no i am not apolozing {oops cant spell either lol }Ok there are argumentive people out there in the world i was best ? freinds with one ..All she ever does is argue with what ever you say and she is always right ..Well it is a year later and we arent freinds anymore ..I have alot of hard things going on in my life and her getting me aggitated doesnt help so i removed my hemroid and i am sooooooooooo glad i did ..Life is better with out all the hassles ..I mostly lurk when its a sensitive thing like this but i had to chime in ......Thanks for the vent lol ...

 

[nurseypoo5]

There's currently a debate on the DDP board about when is an okay time to use the little popcorn man emoticon... and they're not kidding, people are getting mad at each other.

 

[nurseypoo5]

i got SLAMMED once for saying i thought the 18% tip on DDP was pretty darn generous for a 200.00 tab. They all thought i was cheap for not adding more cash to it.

Guess its not...

ohhhhhh wow, do you think i just ..... hehehe

 

[helenm29]

Hey, I figure we are on these boards to discuss things right? how are you going to get a discussion going if you don't put them on? Agreed that some of these things can be a little contrevercial (sp?) but if you read a post and don't like it, don't subscribe to it! we are all entitled to our opinions and if you don't like what someone has to say, pleasantly let them know if you must but don't get all riled up because their opinion is not the same as yours. Helen

 

[Uncle Remus]

Just teasin'
I remember startin' out here at the Dis in the DISNEY part, plannin' my trip, gettin' the tips and thinkin' geez, these are happy people, must be because they're always goin' to Disney
Well, one day I ended up on the CB and omg, they are really UNhappy over there. I've been over there for the last 3 weeks my a$$ off over some of the things people will fight over. (*make note to go see fight over pet fish). I have been guilty of doing this:
Anyway, I make it a point to come over here to the DISNEY side at least twice a day to put life back into perspective!!
Y'all take care, see ya later.

 

[chigirl]

Uncle Remus,
Off topic, but man oh man I LOVE your screen name!
I am a huge fan of "Song of the South" and had to get a pal overseas to buy it for me, then pay $27 bucks to have it transferred to PAL format. Worth it, of course.

Plus, I like mr. guy!!!

I also like ms.

 

[mamacatnv]

Here is something kind of funny though...I think my very first post was about putting five people in a studio at Boardwalk Villas! It was totally innocent, and boy did I ever regret it....one of those breaking the rules subjects that I did not know anything about, being new!

OH don't feel bad- one of my first posts was about people offering up their seat on the bus........but I AM NOT going THERE anymore and I don't want to hear about it here!

That's nothing, my first post last year was about returning with our mugs I'm still picking at the scabs the flames left

I have apologized when my post was legitimatley taken the wrong way and all I really did was clarify myself. This is afterall a discussion and a place to learn. But I must say, I have learned who likes to make trouble and I steer clear and don't even bother.

I will occassionally come to the rescue of a newbie with a mug question

 

[Donald - my hero]

That ain't nothing folks .... I think around my 10th post or so I asked about parking at Contempary for breakie & then leaving car while we went to MK. Yikes! You would think I had asked if I could let my dog pull my child down main street while said child was wearing roller blades (huhm I don't think I should even ask that eh?) I was honestly wanting an answer. Got it 3 posts later BUT the dang innocent question generated a flame-throwing thread that was about 10 pages long EEK. I ended up feeling like I had recieved a colonoscopy with out any kind of sedation! Talk about apologizing! I almost thought about cancelling my addiction to this site!

Oh and last week wanna know the last slap in the face I got? Someone says my font/size/colour is distracting and should be STOPPED Too bad it has become my trade-mark after 10 years of on-line

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

The only apologizing I can't stand is when someone posts I was at the Magic Kingdom on whatever date & I am sorry to anyone who had to hear my daughter have a crying fit. I think to myself when reading it not everyone who is at the Magic Kingdom that day is a member of Disboards & you have nothing to be sorry for because you think your child was the 1st one to have a fit in WDW. Please you know how many kids I seen crying, it just comes with the territory of a Walt Disney World vacation.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Oh and last week wanna know the last slap in the face I got? Someone says my font/size/colour is distracting and should be STOPPED Too bad it has become my trade-mark after 10 years of on-line

Are you kidding?!

How does the song go? "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself!"

 

[TinkNH]

I am sorta new here...and thought this was a place to discuss all things Disney.
Kinda a shock to read all teh "I hate strollers" "Parents think they are entitled to more" and other ick threads. I really am amazed that ppl find so much to argue and complain about! I have enjoyed meeting some ppl here..and admit to spending a lot of time reading and reading as I am needing something to fill the time waiting for Sept 15 to arrive, but seriously...I wanna ask some of these people..why so angry? I find the ppl with children vs ppl without children esp weird. I mean who cares if you have kids or not..but seriously complaining about things like preboarding and toddlers being taken for potty breaks when they are in line for a ride like peter pan? I have had to sit on my hands a few times as I know what I wanted to say would get th eflame throwers aimed at me! But why is it some adults are more childish than the kids..and not in the GOOD way either??+

 

[TinkNH]

The only apologizing I can't stand is when someone posts I was at the Magic Kingdom on whatever date & I am sorry to anyone who had to hear my daughter have a crying fit. I think to myself when reading it not everyone who is at the Magic Kingdom that day is a member of Disboards & you have nothing to be sorry for because you think your child was the 1st one to have a fit in WDW. Please you know how many kids I seen crying, it just comes with the territory of a Walt Disney World vacation.

I can see people posting this though..cause in the few weeks i have been around it occurs to me that some ppl will think you a horrible parent if your young child dares to have any sort of meltdown or misbehavior in any way while at a place like th eMK..I mean its not like the place is overstimulating to a toddler mind or anything

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I can see people posting this though..cause in the few weeks i have been around it occurs to me that some ppl will think you a horrible parent if your young child dares to have any sort of meltdown or misbehavior in any way while at a place like th eMK..I mean its not like the place is overstimulating to a toddler mind or anything

You make some good points, but this is the point I was really trying to get across. When I have read posts about these situations I have not read a reply saying, oh I saw your daughter crying & screeming at whatever location & at whatever time you described. Basically when I read something like this, the people who post it must think to themselves well if your at Walt Disney World then you must post on Disboards & every Walt Disney World message board site. Well the facts are out off all the millions of visitors Walt Disney World gets, not everyone posts on Disboards or other WDW message boards. Plus when people respond they say don't worry about it. So that is what I don't like when people post this type of thing because in my opinion they must think everyone who saw this reads Disboards & these must people must be so holier then thou, that they would feel guilty until they say I am sorry.

 

[TinkNH]

You make some good points, but this is the point I was really trying to get across. When I have read posts about these situations I have not read a reply saying, oh I saw your daughter crying & screeming at whatever location & at whatever time. Basically when I read something like this, the people who post it must think to themselves well if your at Walt Disney World then you must post on Disboards & every Walt Disney World message board site. Well the facts are out off all the millions of visitors Walt Disney World gets, not everyone posts on Disboards or other WDW message boards. Plus when people respond they say don't worry about it. So that is what I don't like when people post this type of thing.

ah..I getcha now I was thinking it was the plain lunacy of posting apologies for a kid being a kid..which for some reason annoys people round here a plenty Be assured if (or should I say when?) my DD4 has a meltdown at one of the parks due to overtired/overstimulated ness...I wont post an apology. Seems silly to me to do so too.