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I will only reply to further posts in this thread that are constructive and can lead to understanding.
Yet, that’s how your posts came across, which is why I said that conveying thoughts via a text only forum is challenging. (I’ve been speaking to Gareth via text).
I had no expectation that Gareth would react to my post in that way, it came as an unwelcome surprise. I replied to his post at face value. I made no special concessions for the sub forum nor the writer. I considered none to be necessary. I know nothing about the background of Gareth nor any special circumstances that would require special treatment. Clearly it is a sub forum that has become a tinder box.
Give my regards to Gareth I wish him well.
I will only reply to further posts in this thread that are constructive and can lead to understanding.
Hands up who has been discourteous to me using a T70
I will only reply to further posts in this thread that are constructive and can lead to understanding.
Hands up who has been discourteous to me using a T70
PS: Film and Digital are both tools. Use the right tool for the right job.
I fear that I’m also struggling to convey my point online.
The sub forum/poster is of little relevance, the context of the reply was the issue. If he’d written a post stating that he’d just played squash for the first time and really enjoyed it, then someone replied saying that tennis is much better, as they themselves previously played squash all their life and it was an inferior sport, it would be equally discourteous.
I think I’ve said everything I can in an effort to help you understand why Gareth, and many other forum members, took your posts as they did. Let’s move forward. Although, if you feel F&C is a tinderbox, I’d suggest steering clear of any of the political sub-forums!
Film is not perfect, it does bare criticism.
I have no skin in this game-- in fact, this might be my first post on this forum. But you exhibit the classic signs of an internet troll:
If you had interest in understanding you'd have interest in figuring out how you managed to annoy so many people so quickly-- but what you really mean when you say "... can lead to understanding", is that you want people to understand why you were right and they were wrong.
- Say something offensive
- When people are offended, say they misunderstood
- When people explain they understood, say they should have a thicker hide
- When called on your BS, leave the conversation in a huff
Oh-- and the 40D was a lousy upgrade to the excellent 30D.
PS: Film and Digital are both tools. Use the right tool for the right job.
Potentially Upsetting Texts.....
Do not read it sensitive about film.....
I often frequent the political forums. as it is one of my long term interests.
Mostly the are pussy cats in comparison.
I understand why they reacted the way that they did.
It is that they have become over sensitised to attacks.
and react like gang members who feel that they are not 'respected'
It is a well understood phenomenon,
but I was totally unaware it had taken hold anywhere here.
It is a natural reaction in groups that feel under stress.
I am sure everyone here feels nothing but respect for film workers.
Even if they do not necessarily share their views, nor see film with the same rose tinted glasses.
Film is not perfect, it does bare criticism.
May I offer some advice? Since you know neither the members here, nor have been part of recent forum activity you keep your accusations of trolling to yourself for now. Become an active member, posting good content like all participants in this thread and your opinion will be more welcome.
ilm and Digital are both tools. Use the right tool for the right job
I think that maybe this thread could now do to be transfered to the OOF section of the forum as the content really is not in keeping with the typical light hearted banter that is seen in F&C
It is that they have become over sensitised to attacks.
By contrast your views and choice of medium are nothing short of perfect and must be seen to be correct even if they aren't
I am not especially concerned how my views or choices are viewed.
Did you want to use the word "snowflakes" but did not want to offend.....................................
I am not especially concerned how my views or choices are viewed.
But I have no intention to offend anyone
so long as your voice is heard upto the point that everyone agrees with you ......C'est ca?
Quelle con!
Now Terry's being picked on. I'm glad he has a thick skin!
No doubt my voice will continue to be heard by those who want to hear it.
It is the nature of the web that words become persistent.
Whether anyone agrees or not.
Context.Makes sense ....Not!
Are personal comments in french within the rules?Tu deviens fatigant
Thank the lawd for that cos I am personally getting flirked off with your BS
By contrast your views and choice of medium are nothing short of perfect and must be seen to be correct even if they aren't
so long as your voice is heard upto the point that everyone agrees with you ......C'est ca?
Quelle con!
Makes sense ....Not!
Tu deviens fatigant
Anyone would think you were looking for an argument
I rest my case.....Perhaps that would be the reason for your presence?
Anyone would think you were looking for an argument
It was an explanation of his viewpoint and it was polite, and I've no doubt that no offence was intended, but it did kinda pi$$ all over gazz's enthusiasm for his new found love of slides...At the risk of stoking the fire... I've re-read Terry's post and I can't see what some people are getting upset about. It's an explanation of his viewpoint and it's polite. I happen to agree with much of what he wrote but even if I didn't I can't see any reason to take issue with it.
At the risk of stoking the fire... I've re-read Terry's post and I can't see what some people are getting upset about. It's an explanation of his viewpoint and it's polite. I happen to agree with much of what he wrote but even if I didn't I can't see any reason to take issue with it.
I’m keeping well out of this, in fact I won’t even post in this thread