Message to select conceited DVC member(s)-somewhat long RANT

[DemoBri1]

I have been thinking about writing this post in the past in response to one particular OKW member, and I think they know who they are, but I will not mention names for sake of being diplomatic about this. I'm sure this member will not respond to this post because every time someone calls them on something they conveniently disappear.

I am sick and tired of hearing about how the new "establishment" that has bought into DVC is not up to the "pristine" standards imagined by certain other members. I guess the fact that some of us are paying $20-$30/pt more than they did doesn't factor into the equation in their minds. I say to them if they don't like how the DVC "demographic" is changing, SELL YOUR POINTS!!!

I believe at one point this person stated that those of us who didn't have at least 225 points (the original minimum point total that you could buy) were dragging DVCs eliteness down. Well EXCUSE ME!! I've got news for you...if you bought back in the early to mid-90s like I think you did, I paid more for my 170 points than you paid for your 225 points, so maybe I should be looking at you as the "downtrodden" of DVC??

Attitudes such as this makes me wonder whether or not buying into DVC was the right thing for me and my family to do. I mean, if I don't have a Harvard PhD, or make $500,000/yr, I must not be worthy to darken the doorstep of a DVC resort, or for that matter, leave my driveway.

I apologize for the long rant, and I hope the moderators don't pull this thread. I don't believe what I've said here is any worse in tone than what this other member has posted in previous threads. I really thought we were a family here, but I guess not. I just felt that I had to stick up for my bretheren who own less than 225 points, and any other newbies out there.

 

[HookdonWDW]

alrighty then...

 

[DemoBri1]

Sorry...just had to get it off my chest. Normally I try to be as helpful as possible on these boards.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Another way to handle the aggression you feel towards this particular DVC member would be to simply ignore them like the rest of us.

Now I must depart to read the financial pages and see how my millions are doing

j/k btw.

 

[MinnieMe2]

I think I know who you mean -- his attitude and pontificating are part of the reason I no longer participate much in the DIS. You've made some very good points, and said your piece in a much kinder tone than some of his posts. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in your opinion, but I'm afraid that many either agree with him or think he's funny.........

 

[DemoBri1]

Originally posted by MinnieMe2
I think I know who you mean -- his attitude and pontificating are part of the reason I no longer participate much in the DIS. You've made some very good points, and said your piece in a much kinder tone than some of his posts. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone in your opinion, but I'm afraid that many either agree with him or think he's funny.........

Minnie...I think you're right, but thanks for the support.

 

[Peterd]

Ignore old Archie, He held a vote a few years ago, and voted himself off the boards. He's still here grumpier as ever .

 

[DemoBri1]

Originally posted by Montana Disney Fan
Another way to handle the aggression you feel towards this particular DVC member would be to simply ignore them like the rest of us.

Now I must depart to read the financial pages and see how my millions are doing

j/k btw.

I lost mine yesterday... . I hope I didn't come across as agressive, not my intention at all. Rather, I intended to stress a miffed to offended tone.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I guess I'm just another one of those country cuzins' that only has 150 pts. but here's my advice:

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

There are "griefers" on every single forum board in the world. The best way to handle them is to ignore them. Many times the attention they receive (negative) just fuels their fire. Everyone hates being ignored and you can usually drive undesireables away by doing just that... ignoring them.

I wasn't offended. I was just offering a piece of advice. Most people (including my kids) choose to ignore my advice. I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.

MDF

 

[idratherbeinwdw]

I am basically a new poster, but I hope you don't mind me stating my feelings.

EVERYWHERE in life there are people like the poster you refer to. People that divide the world into "us" who are worthy and "them" who are not. It makes me think of people who are against immigration, thinking that "those foreigners" have no right to live in the USA. Meanwhile unless their parents are native americans, they aren't "from" here either. They just got here first compared to the newer immigrants.

My point is that grumpy, selfish, "I have rights but you don't" sorts will always be among us. The OP has every right to complain, don't get me wrong, but I agree with the poster who said ignore those who are constantly negative. Chances are they are miserable inside, if they were happy they wouldn't waste time and energy putting others down. Let them stew in their own juices.

As I said I am relatively new (lurking for a long time though) and from what I have seen the large majority of people here are helpful and welcoming and friendly. I have a motto I try to live by (admittedly not always easy!)--"Don't let the turkeys get you down"! A few bad apples may taste sour, but since the biggest percentage is so sweet it can overcome those fuddy-duddies.

 

[ripleysmom]

Yeah what they said!!

 

[DemoBri1]

Originally posted by idratherbeinwdw
I am basically a new poster, but I hope you don't mind me stating my feelings.

EVERYWHERE in life there are people like the poster you refer to. People that divide the world into "us" who are worthy and "them" who are not. It makes me think of people who are against immigration, thinking that "those foreigners" have no right to live in the USA. Meanwhile unless their parents are native americans, they aren't "from" here either. They just got here first compared to the newer immigrants.

My point is that grumpy, selfish, "I have rights but you don't" sorts will always be among us. The OP has every right to complain, don't get me wrong, but I agree with the poster who said ignore those who are constantly negative. Chances are they are miserable inside, if they were happy they wouldn't waste time and energy putting others down. Let them stew in their own juices.

As I said I am relatively new (lurking for a long time though) and from what I have seen the large majority of people here are helpful and welcoming and friendly. I have a motto I try to live by (admittedly not always easy!)--"Don't let the turkeys get you down"! A few bad apples may taste sour, but since the biggest percentage is so sweet it can overcome those fuddy-duddies.

I know you and everyone else who said Ignore it is correct. It just felt so good to get it out there though.

BTW...welcome to the boards, and don't be lurker, be a poster

 

[laceemouse]

For the past 4 years we have lived in a pretty affluent burb of Chicago. Most people here have been to Disney for sure, deluxe concierge all the way, but they also travel the world. My kids went to Disney for spring break, many others went to Hawaii, Europe, Australia....you get the picture. DH and are really do sometimes feel that we are "slumming" with our measly 160 DVC points and another TS week that we own. But we are happy and enjoy all of our family time, no matter where we go. I never let other peoples opinions get me down, nor would I let anyone make me stop DISsing if I want to. Nuff said....Lacee

 

[laceemouse]

Hey Demo, we are neighbors at home and at BCV!!!! You do have a right to let off steam, just don't get tooooo upset about things.....

 

[idratherbeinwdw]

Originally posted by DemoBri1
I know you and everyone else who said Ignore it is correct. It just felt so good to get it out there though.

BTW...welcome to the boards, and don't be lurker, be a poster

Absolutely, venting is helpful sometimes, glad it felt good to you to let it out.

And thanks for the welcome! I have been posting more frequently these last few days since I finally became a DVC member, I appreciate the encouragement!

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

Now imagine how i feel since I'm only a DVC wannabee!

 

[DoeWDW]

Doesn't matter to me how many points people have - if I meet up with you at a DVC resort (or any other place for that matter), I assume you are pleasant & friendly until proven otherwise. I admit I have more than 225 points but sometimes reluctantly, because I don't want anyone to make assumptions about me based on the number of points I have.

So, if I see you at the hot tub, I won't be asking how many points you have - I'll just enjoy the company!

 

[wtpclc]

DemoBri1,

Thanks for saying what many of us wish we had. I'll start to read some of "his" posts without looking at who was posting and know, just from the tone. While the DIS veterans have learned to ignore him and are right, it makes me sad that people like MinnieMe2 shy away from posting. That lets him win.

I hope your venting helped. It helped me. (But I'm just a lowly 150'er, so I don't really matter do I?) We'll just all put on our new faces and know that we've got to be a lot happier than him. Maybe some day he'll find his exclusive reort where teh low life like us aren't allowed and he'll leave the rest of us alone!

In the meantime, don't let the dorks get you down!!! Wish I had Nick's picture talents, but this will have to do. It's what we can all dream of!

:space:

 

[Mickmse2002]

I'm not really sure who the heck we are talking about here. I have seen lots of different views expressed here on the boards and think there is room for most of them. There are tens of thousands of members (not sure exactly how many) you are certain to get lots of idiots in the mix. In fact, I have run into a few of them in our travels to WDW. We have 400 total points, we are not wealthy, we are not snobs and we are not snotty. We are good at saving money which allows me to bring my family to WDW every year. I don't really think a measure of how many points someone owns means diddly, good or bad.

I do disagree with people who advocate ignoring boorish people and their bullying behaviour. The best way to make that stop is to confront the behaviour head-on.