Why so much negativity on this bored?

And yes the title should read "board"

Thanks for proving my point middle schooler. I think its kind of late. Better hurry up and get off the computer before mommy and daddy come back. We wouldn't want that would we?

Let me guess...you started a similar thread as "Pollster 44," right?

Are you like 17 or retarded or something?

Do you really think putting an age restriction will stop the people under 18 who say bad things coming?

Maybe he's both?

Is it because people are being negative or is it in fact because you yourself have a problem with the way some people choose to express themselves?

Because Weldon refuses to have registration.

What is wejo's greatest accomplishment, his 28.06 10000m or this website?

I can't decide.

Does Paulo know where to find you?

His 28:06 was a better accomplishment. The website was simply a matter of timing.

You are working the deal; 5/10.

what I think wrote:

Is it because people are being negative or is it in fact because you yourself have a problem with the way some people choose to express themselves?

To quote an earlier post:

"what are you 17 or retarded or something?"

I think that is an example of negativity.... Or is that just a creative form of expression?

Negativity is rampant on this board, and it's because people have a computer screen and a fake handle to hide behind.

bump

You seem kind of negative your self.

what I think wrote:

Is it because people are being negative or is it in fact because you yourself have a problem with the way some people choose to express themselves?

I had to go out so couldn't expand but here's why I wrote that.

In my working life the concept of negativity rears it's ugly head far too often. Over the years I've learned that if someone accuses me of being negative they are in fact talking in code and could mean any one of the following:

1. I don't agree with you

2. I don't understand you

3. I can't handle criticism, either implied, overt or

unintended (see 2.)

4. I need you to sugar-coat everything you say despite the

fact that reality isn't like that

5. I don't like your honest, down to earth style and can't

understand why you don't subscribe to the new "positive"

religion that we've apparently all adopted

Ok, I don't really have a problem with your general argument, just the word "negativity" and it's modern over-usage. You're right, people on these boards often are very negative (lets instead use words like "unpleasant" or "disagreeable", you know, words that actually mean something).

However, I don't see a problem with people venting their unpleasant views on the internet. In fact I find it incredibly informative as an insight into what people really think. Especially those stupid, racist, homophobic yanks.

Umm... ever heard of Jordan H? wrote:

Does Paulo know where to find you?

I love this. I'm going to have to get "Paulo knows where to find me" printed on a T-shirt.

I hate all your guts! You make me sick!

I totally agree. I'm making a stand and leaving. It's been fun, but there is just too much negative energy here and too many new assholes who post bullshit and lots of great people who used to post all the time who have left or gone underground. I'm out. Life is too short. I'll be in kona. Hope to see some of you there. Paulo knows how to find me.