Okay I've stayed out of this so far, but now I can't help it. I have to vent out my frustrations here.
I'm frustrated - yes. I'm frustrated that for the majority of 98 pages all you've done is bicker. Like kids. 'A' passed a snide remark, 'B' thought it was directed at him, 'B' responded back angrily, 'A' told him to chill, 'C' came out in support of 'B', 'D' came out in support of 'A', and all we have is a stupid little catfight going on here.
Why can't anyone look at the bigger picture? We're here to lay our grievances in front of the Mods and help find a solution. In the midst of all this, all your little clashes simply divert the issue - which is what has happened here. 3 days, 98 pages, and still no solution.
If someone passed a snide remark, why do you assume it was directed at you? If someone mentioned your school, why do you have to come all out in arms against him. If someone joked around about a post or issue, why do you think they were laughing at you? And even if they were, then why not just ignore it and just look at the bigger aim?
Nothing is sillier than when someone makes a comment, and someone else thinks it is implied at them, and comes out raging. That only makes the responder look foolish. You have no way of proving it was directed at you, and by reacting, you're showing that you feel you must have done something to deserve that comment. It puts you in bad light.
I hate to say this to adults, but - grow up, will you!
I'm sorry if I've offended some people here, but I had to express myself. And I have no qualms doing so, because I'm not living in a glass house. I personally have never taken things personally or bickered with people because of what they've implied or suggested in general terms about me or anyone.
P.S. If any of you personally feel you have not behaved childishly, then this post is not directed at you - so please don't assume that. If you feel you have behaved childishly, then yes, this post is directly aimed at you, and you can get offended and blast me all you like.
Edited by shadyhtown - 19 years ago