What have the dining boards become?

[calgarygary]

Not to go too far OT, but this has made me think. I can understand the debates about pool-hopping, mugs, too many in a room, smoking, etc, because these are things about which there are rules and debates arise when one discusses breaking them.

BUT...I have NEVER understood the debates that come about because someone didn't like a restaurant. How can you debate with someone about whether or not he/she liked their food? It has always baffled me.

IMHO it's because I must always be right and those that disagree must always be wrong.

 

[NCRedding]

I think in general, these boards have become less friendly and more vicious, especially over the last month of so. I've been a member since 1998 (although my profile says 2000 as I was lost in the board crash of 1999), and just this week I put my first member on the ignore list. I've never felt the need to do that before, but just had to for this one.

The funny thing is, the person I put on ignore has also been a long time poster. Maybe we're just jaded. I wish people could be kinder in their responses.

 

[Missy1961]

There's always a debate trend on the Dis. It moves from board to board to board. Last week it was cliques on the CB. This week it's kids and dining. Next week it will probably move somewhere else.

That's a good point.

 

[MareQ]

There will be judgemental folks no matter where you go. It's worse on the boards because the anonymity allows a sense of freedom for some. Things you would never DARE to say to a person's face somehow come out easier online because it feels more sterile for some people. Feelings are feelings - in person or not and some people just don't get that.

 

[mickeysgal]

However the member posted a grainy photo of the poor behaviour and then posted a clear photo of the boy so all could see who the culprit is.

I'm I the only one who think this is terribly wrong?

Unbelieveable.

Seems to me that this member's adult behavior in their choice of posting pictures of this child is ultimately worse than whatever they were complaining about regarding the 10 year old child.

Shame on them. I have to wonder if this poster would have liked any picture of their family posted on the internet without his/her consent. I doubt it, but apparently the rules are different for them.

 

[magicmouse2]

I would be so angry if someone took a photo of one of my kids without my permission. I cant comment on the thread as I didnt see it and dont know what it was about, but it doesnt sound very nice.

 

[ducklite]

Appropriate, probably not unless the childs face was obscured, then sure.

Legal, yes, if the photo's were taken in a public place, even of a child, it's legal.

Anne

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

It seems like everyone is playing nicely again here at the CB. Maybe the bad kharma just travels around the DIS and now its at the dining forum.

 

[The Mayor]

The CB is a safe haven compared to the Resort & Restaurant Boards ...God forbid that you disagree with someones opinion of the Pop Century or Jiko

 

[Allison]

IMHO it's because I must always be right and those that disagree must always be wrong.

Of course!

You and I agree on many things as far as the recent postings on the dining board and this is one of them. I'm glad I didn't see that thread.

 

[trip]

I don't think it was appropriate to post the picture especially showing the boys face. But, what on earth was the boy doing that warranted all of this attention?

 

[Keggy]

If either of my nephews were to be violated in that manner I would be livid.

It is absolutely uncalled for.

Some people need to realize that some innappropriate behaviors are due to no fault of the child's. Both of my two nephews who outsiders would deem as "normal," have special needs.

 

[Maleficent13]

I too am wondering what this obvious spawn of satan must have be doing to be so immortalized on film...

 

[goofy4tink]

I don't think those threads started as child bashing per se...I do remember the OP taking issue with some children's behaviors, and did mention that it was the parents job to be sure the kids bad (this being a relative term) behavior didn't impact other diners. However, the photo that was posted was not done appropriatly to say the least.

I'm the chairman of our church's communications committee. Some people wanted to know if we could take the photos we have of different church events and post them on our website, showing what a fun place we are. Well....that certainly opened a can of worms I had never thought of before. Seems that there are a ton of predators out there who will take these beautiful little faces and use them for some nefarious activities!! Guess I'm just living in my naive little world.
So, the thought of posting a photo of someone else's child, on an internet discussion board, just made my skin crawl. I don't think I would even put my dd's photo in my signature line at this point!!! So sad.

 

[ducklite]

If it's the one I think Gary is referring to, the kid had his pants halfway down and was picking at his butt rather feircely with his fingers in full view of everyone in a signature restaurant. The kid was 8-10 years old, so old enough to know better, and if he had special needs his parents should have been keeping a better eye.

IMHO that's just gross, espcially in a restaurant where you could spread all sorts of germs around--it's not like he washed his hands afterwards.

Just gross!!

Anne

 

[Maleficent13]

Never mind wrong thread

 

[Keggy]

Oh my goodness....

Well a description of that incident is enough, don't you think? A picture still isn't appropriate or necessary.

Kelly

 

[Maleficent13]

And someone took a picture of this??? Not my idea of a Kodak moment, but to each their own.

 

[amarberry]

On the Family Board about a month ago, there was a jerk saying that he was going to videotape any woman he saw nursing her baby in public to try and make the mom as uncomfortable as possible (because he didn't want to explain breastfeeding to his children).

I suppose that was only a threat and not a real picture as in the scenario, but the viciousness isn't limited to specific boards!

 

[robinb]

I do want it known that I reported the post as soon as I saw it and the moderators have acted quickly and removed it.

You reported the thread. The moderators took care of it and may have warned or banned the offender. That's really all you can do. Bringing it up in another thread really won't do anything except stir the pot and keep the bad feelings alive. Just my opinion.