Rush Cocky Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 10:11 AM) lots of assumptions, no facts you can feel 99.99% sure that it was as you assume: an attention-whoring piece of BS - but you can't know for anyone to suggest they do know (unless you've been in PM communication with IATS) is supremely ignorant, sorry Who gives a damn? The poll was inappropriate. Everyone knows it. Well, except you apparently. Not really hard to understand. I'm open-minded about stuff like this, but not so much so that my brains fall out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 10:32 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 09:30 AM) Cool. Let's see how this can be rationalize! Don't ya love arguments of equivalency! Whatever the reason for the thread is, it's a stupid reason. another vote for baseless condemnation AWESOME! (seriously, you guys are killing me) How is it baseless? Oh, I get it! I'm using the same thoughtless vulgarity I'm assuming from the OP! Got it! Was he defusing racism by posting something racist? Was he mocking political correctness run amok? The thread was really brilliant satire that flew over our ignorant little brains? Bad taste is bad taste, no matter the intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I'm not easily offended by much of anything but IATS should be banned from this board for posting something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 10:39 AM) Bad taste is bad taste, no matter the intention. Yep, pretty clear. I'm guessing that GW is bored. But I don't know that, so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Jun 1 2011, 10:41 AM) I'm not easily offended by much of anything but IATS should be banned from this board for posting something like that. I think he was, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 10:30 AM) do none of you see what's going on here? I know what's going on here. Another f***ing shitty ass thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (Rush Cocky @ Jun 1 2011, 10:42 AM) QUOTE (J2112YYZ @ Jun 1 2011, 10:41 AM) I'm not easily offended by much of anything but IATS should be banned from this board for posting something like that. I think he was, actually. We took away his posting ability, but he's not on the board anyway so we reinstated it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 10:54 AM) if you think a better way to get at the truth is to close the thread, ban the OP, and make assumptions about his motives while affecting a posture of moral superiority, well - you're entirely free to do so I find this a tad bit ironic. Anyway, let In A Tidewater Surge start a new thread explaining the thread. Again, no matter the reason, it was in bad taste. If it was satire or parody, so be it. It's bad satire or parody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 09:59 AM) ...if it was satire or parody, so be it. It's bad satire or parody. you're only open to two options, is that it? again - the lack of understanding here is awe-inspiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 09:59 AM) ...if it was satire or parody, so be it. It's bad satire or parody. you're only open to two options, is that it? again - the lack of understanding here is awe-inspiring Enlighten us! Parody? Satire? Stupidity? Ignorance? Racism? Troll? Attention whore? What is it? Help us, our moral superior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 10:03 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 09:59 AM) ...if it was satire or parody, so be it. It's bad satire or parody. you're only open to two options, is that it? again - the lack of understanding here is awe-inspiring Enlighten us! hey, man I was hoping I already had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 f**k it, i am going for walk. be back in hour to see how this shit plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 11:04 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 10:03 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 11:00 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jun 1 2011, 09:59 AM) ...if it was satire or parody, so be it. It's bad satire or parody. you're only open to two options, is that it? again - the lack of understanding here is awe-inspiring Enlighten us! hey, man I was hoping I already had... I know, I know. Innocent until he states his intention. Such an admirable stance. So long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barney_rebel Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The OP has the ability to respond to PMs and has a chance to explain him/herself. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 You know what? It really doesn't matter what his motives were, and I highly doubt he had some noble reason for creating that thread. It was poorly thought out, if nothing else. If it's a parody, well, parodies don't make any fricken' sense to anyone but the originator unless there is a known point of reference. Leaving that question out there, with an either/or response as the only option, PLUS his stupid initial post of the icon by itself does not indicate that Tidewater was trying to start deep and meaningful dialogue. ghost, you are really trying to make this into something it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The post was inappropriate. It wasn't presented in any context to assume otherwise. Yeah, give him a chance to explain, but how will that change the fact the post was offensive? "Hey guys, I was only joking! It wasn't my intention to offend anyone and I'm sorry if I did offend anyone!" "Hey guys, I started a racist thread to provoke and get attention. I'm sorry." "I apologize for my deep-seeded racism. I feel oppressed in this politically correct society and I feel like a victim" "I'm sorry I have the feelings I have." "Hey, lighten up! You political correct fools!" "I was playing 'Truth or Dare' and I got a dare!" "I was drunk and don't remember posting anything." "My roommate logged into my account and started the thread as a joke." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I think Tidewater was trying to wind people up, and I think he's achieved it. Nice one. And yes Ghostworks, that's another assumption. Get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 "It was an experiment for a term paper I'm writing for my Sociology course. Thanks for the responses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Jun 1 2011, 11:46 AM)that's precisely what I'm trying NOT to do I'm imploring the majority of the rest of you to try and follow suit you claim that 'everyone else here (at least everyone that has posted do far) is in agreement that the post was due to either bigotry, ignorance, or attention whoring' you can agree all you want, that doesn't make it so who cares what you think his motives may or may not have been? you, I - all of us can assume all we want, but it's meaningless and can't be part of any substantive conversation we can't know until IATS weighs in, and that can't happen because decisions made based on assumptions prevent him from doing so how much clearer can I make it? Motives may become clear in time. In the meantime, I'm glad the thread was locked. I will enjoy watching it sink into oblivion. Edited June 1, 2011 by Rush Cocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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