Let's try to choose words carefully!

[Lewski709]

I know I am one voice, but I have been reading some posts to threads that are just NOT SO NICE. I may come across wrong sometimes, but try to put things in words the way I might like them said to me.

These boards are great! I have learned a lot an really enjoy them.

While every one has an opinion, I don't think it is necessary to DOWN someone because you don't feel they are right or don't agree with theirs.

Just my 2 cents and I know I am welcome to leave anytime. Can we try to be careful about what is said, so as not to be hurtful? It seems some of the words have been intentional.

 

[Purrrrfecta]

You are right!

 

[mariamard]

BOY, DO I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN......IM FEELING A LITTLE "DOWNED" FOR EXPRESSING MY OPINIONS. ITS NOT FUN.......GOT PIXIE DUST FOR ME ANYONE??I NEED SOME....

 

[MzEeyore]

pixie dust for everyone here. I love these boards and everyone on here have been so helpful to me in planning my upcoming trip so I am sending Pixie Dust to each and every one of you!!!

 

[kathylovesdisneyworl]

Have to agree with some of the posts. Everyone has there on opinions and some people do seem to get bashed at times. When you are reading a text instead of talking to someone it is hard to get a feel for how the person truly feels.IMHO.

Mariamard, I was following the text you are referring to, and it might be you are getting those responses because your post is all in capital letters.From what I have always been told on the internet that means you are shouting or trying to make a strong statement. Just a thought on how your posts might be taken in the wrong context.

 

[debster812]

Lewski709--a lot of times intent is very hard to project while on an internet bulliten board. You lose facial expressions, body language, etc. That being said, this is a pretty funny thread coming from someone who also has a thread titled "Crappy response re: Postcard/email disc"

Your perception is that people are being bashed for expressing an opinion. My perception (simply my perception) is that you are bashing Disney for their opinion and emails. Kind of goes both ways, don't you think?

As always, my very humble opinion.

Debbie

 

[Lewski709]

I agree, it is difficult to see the actual intent.
That being said, some of the postings are quite clear and clearly not nice.

My thread title doesn't bash or hurt anyone or anyone's feelings.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Originally posted by debster812
Lewski709--a lot of times intent is very hard to project while on an internet bulliten board. You lose facial expressions, body language, etc. That being said, this is a pretty funny thread coming from someone who also has a thread titled "Crappy response re: Postcard/email disc"

Your perception is that people are being bashed for expressing an opinion. My perception (simply my perception) is that you are bashing Disney for their opinion and emails. Kind of goes both ways, don't you think?

As always, my very humble opinion.

Debbie

I totally agree.

 

[castlegazer]

Originally posted by debster812
Lewski709--a lot of times intent is very hard to project while on an internet bulliten board. You lose facial expressions, body language, etc. That being said, this is a pretty funny thread coming from someone who also has a thread titled "Crappy response re: Postcard/email disc"

Your perception is that people are being bashed for expressing an opinion. My perception (simply my perception) is that you are bashing Disney for their opinion and emails. Kind of goes both ways, don't you think?

As always, my very humble opinion.

Debbie

I also agree as you did get an E-mail and I have not as of yet and I had a legitimate concern where our traveling partners recieved an E-mail and I did not, thereby placing undue stress into our vacation planning. But... that being said, it is your opinion that you are entitled to that it was a crappy response. In my world, it was a response which is better than I got. I often get misinterpreted in threads because of my dry humor - of which I am using none at this moment just in case you were confused.

By the way, Mariamard, please take your caps lock off. It is bad form and I do just skip your reponses as said before. This is not bashing. If you want to stress one word or two, I have no problem with that.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Originally posted by mariamard
BOY, DO I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN......IM FEELING A LITTLE "DOWNED" FOR EXPRESSING MY OPINIONS. ITS NOT FUN.......GOT PIXIE DUST FOR ME ANYONE??I NEED SOME....

You need to take your caps lock off.

 

[Lewski709]

Please, give her a chance.
Maybe she hasn't read any of the posts yet!

Pixie Dust for EVERYONE!!!!

 

[DMRick]

When people post on a public board, and ask for thoughts on something they have done or said, or just plain old post about something that happened to them, they will get opinions. Those opinions may be strong...after all, we are all from different walks of life. While you may see it as bashing, or whatever..others may see it as just giving their opinion. If it goes against what you or the original poster intended for the posters response..then some think it's bashing, or argumentative.
People don't always agree, or see things as the op might have wished..and that's the chance you take on a public board. IMO sometimes the OP's write hoping to get you to agree with what they have done (and then they'll feel better about whatever it is)..and if you don't , they take offense. Those types of posts may be better not being posted originally. We are all different people, and what a boring board it would be, if someone posted, and everyone just responded "gee, sorry that happened", with no suggestions or advice. If only positive advice is wanted, then maybe the OP should start out saying.."some of you may not agree with this, or think I should have done something differently..if you are that person, please don't respond, as I don't want to hear it, if you don't agree with me"

Just my opinion, and no one has to agree with it : )

 

[mariamard]

i didnt know it was in "bad form" to post in caps. honest. and if you look at all of my posts for the last couple months, you will see that. i have been typing with one arm and it is easier to type with it on lock. do i really need people to tell me that 5 times? i read the posts. dont you? i only need1 person to tell me that. now do you see why i feel as if i am being ganged up on? if that offended anyone, sorry. but you know what, i am tired of defendeing myself for politely expressing my opinion. i dont feel very welcome over on this board and the "tone" isnt light or fun when i constantly have to defend my views and i feel as if i am being "bashed".

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Honestly, i am sorry that things offend you.It has been posted on every thread that you posted on and you seemed not to pay attention.As far as you thinking people are ganging up on you,i dont see it that way,you state how your opinion and everyone else has the same right to state their opinion.It would be a very boring world if everyone agreed on everything.

 

[castlegazer]

mariamard, please do not feel bashed. I have reread your posts and do not feel you are being personally bashed, but you are entitled to your opinion. Type normally from now on and you may feel a different tone. However, remember that these boards are informational, not social as we are not supposed to discuss personal topics. There are forums for that, though, here on the DIS. I do feel like everyone here serves a wonderful purpose and are completely honest and helpful souls. Its not love that we feel, its usefulness, and if we can throw in a little humor now and again, that makes life that more special.

 

[mariamard]

do you see that nothing has been typed in caps since it was pointed out?look at the other thread and you will see that. i do pay attention and i didnt ignore the advice to remove caps

 

[Sally Bradley]

do i really need people to tell me that 5 times? i read the posts. dont you? i only need1 person to tell me that. now do you see why i feel as if i am being ganged up on?

Plesase keep in mind that sometimes people are posting their response at the same time, or their computers have not been refreshed...so they don't know others have posted the same answer. Sometimes, (like me) they respond to a post in the middle without reading ahead then after posting, find out someone else had the same thought. I dont think repeated answers are malicious..its simply a matter of timing....not knowing someone else said the same thing.

 

[mariamard]

thanks!i already thought of that and i looked at the times that the responses were posted. they started at 535 am and went on from there staggered.i checked before i resonded.

 

[castlegazer]

Yes, but like me, I am not reading the "crappy" thread anymore. I have gotton all the useful information out of it already. So, therefore, I only have this thread to go by and my statement to take off your caps was after you posted in this thread - not everyone is bouncing between all your threads.

Enough already, we know you got the point. I do feel you will feel a much better atmosphere here now. I really do feel that everyone's opinions matter in trying to make planning decisions regarding my upcoming vacation. And, I like you, feel I would have liked to have gotten an E-mail as well, however, I am going to take some of the useful information I got from the thread and will be putting that to use to see if that enables me to get some discount offerings.

 

[mariamard]

if it wasnt for these boards, we would have missed out on alot!everyones experiences have played a big part in most of out wdw, cruise,& universal studios decisions . i appriciate the info that i gather from these boards.