[sumo] [Off-topic] Trolling was 'Day 7 Results'

[Kuramarujo]

On Sun, 15 Jul 2007, Kishiko wrote:

[Apologies for the lateness of this but I'm still trying to catch up]

> I agree with this and I would like to add that I do not like everyone on 
> the list and I am certain that people on the list don't like me. That 
> being said, do you think that I would let that stop me from being a part 
> of the list? No way! I am sure that I have been a 'troll' a time or two 
> and I have responded to some others who were playing the 'troll'. Once 
> again, that won't stop me from being a part of this list.

 	FWIW, I have been (in)famous for being a "personality" everyone 
hates.  This goes back to the olden days of dial-up BBS's and USENET of 
the late 80's and early 90'.  I used to be quite the high-strung, quick 
tempered, obnoxious, opinionated, know-it-all.  Now I'm just a mellow, 
obnoxious, opinionated, know-it-all.

 	There have actually been studies that show people are much more 
confrontational and prone to flaming in a media that doesn't convey visual 
and aural indicators, like facial expression and voice inflection.  This 
is why I have the "dear sweet mother" clause in the FAQ.

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    * As with all text based communication, it is often difficult to judge 
the emotional context of someone's posts.  It is not uncommon on any list 
for someone to post a statement in jest or as an off-hand comment and have 
it end up starting a flame war.  Some people use what are known as 
emoticons, or 'smileys', to help convey the intended emotional reference 
for their messages.  A good rule of thumb is to always read all posts as 
if they were sent to you by your mother (or any person you have a strong, 
loving relationship with).  Even the harshest criticism is blunted and 
eased if you read it with the mindset that it is a caring and friendly 
comment from your dear ol' mum.

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> I don't go to the Sumo Forum site very often but that is not because I 
> have been 'offended' or had my feelings hurt. I just don't have time any 
> more.

 	This is the same problem I have with forums in general.  It takes 
to much time and effort to follow them compared to mailing lists.  Well, 
for me, anyway.

> The point I am trying to make is, eventually you will offended on the 
> Sumo Forum site (or any other board that you may belong to). Their are 
> trolls over there even though the board has moderators (and some good 
> moderators at that). I think people in general are difficult to get 
> along with but it won't stop me from being a part of what I enjoy.

 	Ah, people are easy to get along with.  Just remember that you're 
the only sane person in a world full of lunatics and everything will be 
fine.

 	At keast it wirks for me.   ;-)

K-jo

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Joe "Kuramarujo" Klemmer
http://www.webtrek.com/joe/sumo