I have finally figured out the debate board. . .

[peg2001]

At first, I thought that one should carefully read an entire posting, weigh the pros and cons of all sides, and write a thoughtful reply to the topic as a whole.

I was WRONG!

What you do is scan a post, pick out a single sentence (or even a phrase), carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule the idea. You SHOULD stop just short of ridiculing the actual DIS member but this doesn't always happen either.

Rule #1, don't take anything personally. Rule #2, if your posts start to receive the above treatment, the worst thing you can do is try to defend them.

I know many on the CB avoid the DB at all costs. You might find it fun once you understand how it works.

Peggy

 

[kasar]

Recently I've been trying to participate in the debate board because I enjoy reading different opinions on various topics. I don't usually debate with people in real life and I thought it was kind of fun. But, I've decided that it's not my cup of tea. Some people pick fights just to pick fights and it doesn't really help the debate. The opinions of the regular posters are pretty well known, so where's the debate?

How many times can you say the same thing and find that you're still in the same spot 6 pages later?

 

[katerkat]

But it's fun!

 

[minniepumpernickel]

Heres how the CB works. You have to agree with the OP and show sympathy no matter what. Every opinion must be cookie cutter perfect. If you don't play by the script you are an out cast!

No, I'm just kidding! Don't banish me!

Seriously, on the DB I try to always quote the whole post, so I don't miss the main idea. I don't want to edit anyones thoughts!

 

[we3luvdisney]

Originally posted by minniepumpernickel
Heres how the CB works. You have to agree with the OP and show sympathy no matter what. Every opinion must be cookie cutter perfect. If you don't play by the script you are an out cast!

No, I'm just kidding! Don't banish me!

Seriously, on the DB I try to always quote the whole post, so I don't miss the main idea. I don't want to edit anyones thoughts!

Hey, you forgot about the bucket loads of pixie dust!

 

[we3luvdisney]

Originally posted by peg2001
At first, I thought that one should carefully read an entire posting, weigh the pros and cons of all sides, and write a thoughtful reply to the topic as a whole.

I was WRONG!

What you do is scan a post, pick out a single sentence (or even a phrase), carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule the idea. You SHOULD stop just short of ridiculing the actual DIS member but this doesn't always happen either.

Rule #1, don't take anything personally. Rule #2, if your posts start to receive the above treatment, the worst thing you can do is try to defend them.

I know many on the CB avoid the DB at all costs. You might find it fun once you understand how it works.

Peggy

Peggy,

I hope I'm not one of "those" individuals you're talking about I enjoy the debate board because I don't get pixie dust thrown into my eyes all the time. Plus I get to flash my HEH membership card without ridicule.

 

[airhead]

..I think you've got the idea now!!!!!!

 

[peg2001]

Originally posted by we3luvdisney
I hope I'm not one of "those" individuals you're talking about

Oh no! I'm not targeting anyone in particular. . .just the DB in general.

Peggy

 

[Hagred]

Originally posted by peg2001
At first, I thought that one should carefully read an entire posting, weigh the pros and cons of all sides, and write a thoughtful reply to the topic as a whole.

I was WRONG!

What you do is scan a post, pick out a single sentence (or even a phrase), carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule the idea. You SHOULD stop just short of ridiculing the actual DIS member but this doesn't always happen either.

Rule #1, don't take anything personally. Rule #2, if your posts start to receive the above treatment, the worst thing you can do is try to defend them.

I know many on the CB avoid the DB at all costs. You might find it fun once you understand how it works.

Peggy

That's pretty much how it's worked for quite a while now, Peg. Especially rule #2.

 

[we3luvdisney]

Originally posted by peg2001
Oh no! I'm not targeting anyone in particular. . .just the DB in general.

Peggy

Good, because I was about to pick one of your sentences, carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule your post/sentence. However, I don't think anyone could have stopped me ridiculing you. Well, maybe all the moderators.


I'm happy that you are a "member" of the DB. Now the important question ---- Are you a card carrying member of the HEH Club?

 

[Lewski709]

yep, you got it. i get sucked in and try to resist, but sometimes can't.

 

[peg2001]

Originally posted by we3luvdisney
I'm happy that you are a "member" of the DB. Now the important question ---- Are you a card carrying member of the HEH Club?

Uh-oh. I tried to dodge this in your earlier post so as not to appear ignorant. I can't avoid it now. What's the "HEH Club"?

Peggy

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Originally posted by we3luvdisney
Good, because I was about to pick one of your sentences, carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule your post/sentence. However, I don't think anyone could have stopped me ridiculing you. Well, maybe all the moderators.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Now there's a board I stay away from, LOL!!!!!

 

[grinningghost]

I love the DB. But in order to like it, you do need to put on a pretty heavy suit of armor. Things can get pretty messy over there.

And after awhile, you get to know who the bullies are, and you just tune them out.

 

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by kasar
The opinions of the regular posters are pretty well known, so where's the debate?

How many times can you say the same thing and find that you're still in the same spot 6 pages later?

Originally posted by peg2001
What you do is scan a post, pick out a single sentence (or even a phrase), carry it to an illogical extreme, and ridicule the idea. You SHOULD stop just short of ridiculing the actual DIS member but this doesn't always happen either.

I think these two posts do an excellent job of summing up the Debate Board.

Occasionally I venture into that territory but I usually don't stay too long. It's just too repetitious and mean-spirited for me.

 

[DISshopkeeper]

Originally posted by peg2001
Uh-oh. I tried to dodge this in your earlier post so as not to appear ignorant. I can't avoid it now. What's the "HEH Club"?

Peggy

I don't frequent the debate board, but EROS told me that the HEH club stood for the "Hang 'Em High" Club. As in supporting capital punishment.

 

[we3luvdisney]

Originally posted by peg2001
Uh-oh. I tried to dodge this in your earlier post so as not to appear ignorant. I can't avoid it now. What's the "HEH Club"?

Peggy

Peggy,

DISshopkeeper is right.

HEH Club = Hang 'em High Club.

Want to join?

 

[we3luvdisney]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy
Now there's a board I stay away from, LOL!!!!!

Dan,

I do wish you would come back --- our "buddy" is no longer with us!

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by we3luvdisney
DISshopkeeper is right.

HEH Club = Hang 'em High Club.

Want to join?

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