Are Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending Replies Necessary?

[Shakey]

Something along the lines of greenpigs topic the other day about getting along and cuss words.

My question as stated above:

Are Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending Replies Necessary?   

I realize that there are some questions/comments that get posted here that deserve a good wise ass, sarcastic or condescending answer but is it generally accepted on message forums for someone who reposts something, asks a question that may have already been asked in another topic or even worded their post incorrectly?  I read that some of you folks hang out at other forums, I myself don't - do you see this type of behavior at other forums also? 

I learned a while back that it is easy to treat people like shit and act like a tough guy when you are hidden behind a monitor, something I won't do!  Would you act the same with your co-workers, customers or a stranger you had met in a bar and started a conversation with?  If so, do you get punched out on a regular basis?   

I am sorry, but I have a difficult time accepting people calling other people stupid or lazy when they hardly know one another    - don't know why but I just do!  I know there are members here that are more than just comrades on this message board and hang out together as they live close to one another and the jabs that they take at each other are just plain in fun or are inside jokes, but I tell you, I am just blown away at the way I see some treat others here. 

I realize that many of the wise ass, sarcastic and condescending answers are made in order to get a laugh and some can be quite funny, when they are not meant to demean someone, but are the majority of the mean spirited ones really necessary?

I understand that I am no angel and I am far from perfect and I have probably given my share of wise ass answers over the course of the year.  However, I usually only serve one up in an attempt to be funny (like most), and almost always try to make a point of not intenionally offending or insulting another.  Also, I will serve one up if someone has called me out first in the same particular thread or a recent thread.  Very rarely do I forget when someone has taken a shot at me at the same time, very rarely will I fuel the fire by returning insult after insult.

Your thoughts on this topic?

P.S. - Please don't turn this thread into a debate about the 2006 Dodge Charger!   

[Jon Smith]

Its not really on to jump on a newcomer because the asked something thats been asked a thousand times, they dont know that and it gives a bad first impression of the site
theres nothing wrong with a sarcastic comment or a joke as long as you make it clear your just kidding

[RD]

I agree with both of you, but some individuals take it too far in hopes of getting forum "cred" I guess.  I have brought this up in the past and instead of something constructive coming about, aforementioned individuals turned the thread into a "Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending" thread instead.

[Shakey]

I agree with both of you, but some individuals take it too far in hopes of getting forum "cred" I guess.   I have brought this up in the past and instead of something constructive coming about, aforementioned individuals turned the thread into a "Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending" thread instead.

I guess that would show the mentality of each individual!  

Hey RD, thanks for not making me feel like a dork for not reseraching this thoroughly prior to posting this poll!  

[RD]

I agree with both of you, but some individuals take it too far in hopes of getting forum "cred" I guess.   I have brought this up in the past and instead of something constructive coming about, aforementioned individuals turned the thread into a "Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending" thread instead.

I guess that would show the mentality of each individual!  

Hey RD, thanks for not making me feel like a dork for not reseraching this thoroughly prior to posting this poll!  

dont think you would have found it, it was on the old board.  And no worries, this type of thread SHOULD be brought up every once and a while to ground people back to reality.

[hemi68charger]

I guess some of the culprits need to express themselves in a way they are place on a higher intellectual pedestal than others.. Guess it's some sort of complex......... Unfortunately, it's human nature...... ok ok,, no finger pointing.........

Troy

[73dodge]

Sometimes sarcasm and being a wise @$$ are ways of defusing a heated situation especially in a controversial thread. Sometimes a sarcastic remark are also ways of saying this topic has gotten to the point of being pointless. Like I am never going to be able to convince ChargerBill of the merits of the welfare society and to keep arguing about it gets old. So why not throw out some dumb@$$ remarks to lighten up the situation or to just derail the topic and it's angry posts.

So to answer your question, YES, sometimes it's necessary.

Not every topic needs to have a serious inputs from everyone. 

[4402tuff4u]

The answer is "no". We all agreed to it when we signed up to be members of this forum - or did we forget?.
What really amazes me is how we treat some newbies when they post a question that it's obviously by their question that they dont know or have a clue of what the answer is. That answer might be so obvious to us or some of us, but for this "newbie" who is probably new to the forum and to the Charger/Mopar hobby is totally unknown.
Case in point, I was really turned off when this newbie (teenager) was exited for having a small amount of money (very small to buy a Charger) towards finding his dream Hemi Charger. It boggles my mind how he was rediculed and given no support for just being interested on a Hemi Charger and just for the fact that he was reaching out for some feedback from us, supposedly "good Mopar/Charger guys", but all he got was to be made fun of. This was a kid that atleast knew what a Hemi Charger was!!!
Like I have mentioned previously on other posts, this car enthusiast hobby we participate in is full of a__holes, jerks, scumbags, conceded and ignorant individuals. As Mopar/Charger guys we all should make attempts not to add ourselves to that list. I dont know about other members here, but I would like to be known as a helpful member, Mopar guy, a decent Charger owner and a friend. Think before you answer a post. Sometimes you better off keeping your thoughts in your head. Love you guys.      

[NHCharger]

As I mentioned in Pig's thread it seems the anonymity of the keyboards sometimes makes people say or type things they normally would not say in a face to face encounter. I have been one in the past to reply with a wise ass remark, but only if I knew that it wouldn't be taken out of context. When you've been on this board long enough you can actually see each members personality reflected in their posts.
I have met 25-30 board members so far. There are another 200 I'd like to meet. And there's probably a dozen that I hope I never meet.
And yes Mike this does happen on other forums. I actually saw a topic on roofing at moparts get locked because members were hurling insults at each other. Which is nothing new over there.
I look at it this way, there's about a dozen members here that are going to post a stupid or inappropriate reply on a daily basis. We can't ban people for stupidity (although it would be nice). I look at it this way, I'm glad they aren't my neighbors.

[andy74]

i have made my share of wise ass comments,and really dont mean anything by them.i am a smart ass by nature,and those of you who ive met in person or talked with on the phone probably realize that.granted some of us,myself included can get carried away at times,but i think most of us mean no harm.
i remember when i joined the old board,a few years back,and thought how great it was that i found some people to talk to about chargers,and mopars in general.at the time i had mine a little over a year,and had very little input from guys i know around me,as this is a mostly a gm town.any way,like i said in the pigs thread,if i have offended any one,i am truly sorry,and am trying to behave better-merry christmas!

[41husk]

Yes! yes, I believe they are

[nh_mopar_fan]

Well, I am a pretty sarcastic SOB in person as well. Ask my ex.

But, as Brian said, you do need to be cognizant of how what you say could be interpretted.

That said, if you're truly bothered by what someone has said to you in any forum, especially someone who you don't even know, I suggest you relax and think about maybe being a bit less thin-skinned.

Cudaken gave me an earful a few weeks ago. I replied back and went on my way. If you don't take that attitude, you'll be dead before your time.

[Darkness]

Sometimes people are like that. It sucks and it creates drama and unwanted problems not only on the board but, also off the board. In my years of being on the internet sometimes people think that because they sit behind a box and monitor they can talk to people however they want. In the end it bites them and out in the real world you wouldn't think of pulling such a stunt because if you did and you come across the wrong person on a bad, well bad things can happen to you. Just at look at the news and you'll see what I'm talking about. Besides the point, we're all humans here and most people are good here. There is a few apples here but, mainly we're all human and make mistakes. Talking down to each other isn't going to fix the problem except on very rare occasion. Anyways, that's all I have to contribute.

[Chris G.]

My question as stated above:

Are Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending Replies Necessary?     

For a certain 3 to 4 members, yes it is necessary to be sarcastic. They do nothing but make this board look like retard central.  

Ok now that I said that, I agree that snide comments are not necessary. I see alot of things I disagree with, but there's no real sense in starting a fight about it. I have been a wise ass a few times, but I don't think anyone has a grudge against me? If they do, please PM me and let's get over it and have a cold one.  

[Old Moparz]

My question as stated above:

Are Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending Replies Necessary?     

For a certain 3 to 4 members, yes it is necessary to be sarcastic. They do nothing but make this board look like retard central.  

Ok now that I said that, I agree that snide comments are not necessary. I see alot of things I disagree with, but there's no real sense in starting a fight about it. I have been a wise ass a few times, but I don't think anyone has a grudge against me? If they do, please PM me and let's get over it and have a cold one.  

You have mail.


Nothing wrong, I just need a beer. 

[Chris G.]

You have mail.

Nothing wrong, I just need a beer.  

I'll take care of you in Carlisle. 

[70charginglizard]

Depends of the person and the discussion. Sometimes yes...sometimes no. I don't try to purpoesly and viciously attack anyone in here but I have been purposely viciously attacked upon and it can be stressfull but at times it may or may not be necessary. Nature of talking with certain people. Especially people with strong belief in something. Luckily the majority of people in here at good,smart,intellegent people and things seem to work themselves out in the end.
Tell ya one thing though. No matter what happens I will not be driven away from this site. I enjoy it and the people here way too much.

nuff said.

70charginglizard

[Todd Wilson]

P.S. - Please don't turn this thread into a debate about the 2006 Dodge Charger!     

The 2006 Dodge Charger rules and will be around longer then any of these 35 year old junkers everyone has on this board!


Todd

[Johnny SixPack]

P.S. - Please don't turn this thread into a debate about the 2006 Dodge Charger!     

The 2006 Dodge Charger rules and will be around longer then any of these 35 year old junkers everyone has on this board!


Todd

Dude, I'm only 31.

Thank you very much, ol' man.

I'll give you junker, although I prefer the term pack rat.  

Oops, I think that was a wise @$$ remark.

Or was I being sarcastic?  

[Charger_Fan]

My question as stated above:

Are Wise Ass, Sarcastic & Condescending Replies Necessary?     

For a certain 3 to 4 members, yes it is necessary to be sarcastic. They do nothing but make this board look like retard central.  

Ok now that I said that, I agree that snide comments are not necessary. I see alot of things I disagree with, but there's no real sense in starting a fight about it. I have been a wise ass a few times, but I don't think anyone has a grudge against me? If they do, please PM me and let's get over it and have a cold one.  

You have mail.


Nothing wrong, I just need a beer.  

HHHAAAHAHHAAA!!!


Mmmm...beer...

[Blown70]

Certain comments have the correct time and place.  IMO..


Tom

[Mefirst]

I woted Yes on the poll... Then again there is a fine line with what is sarcastic, wise ass or just rude and puting some one down. I am shore I am personaly quilty of crossing that line myself on a cupple of ocations, so here is my appology.. -Buuhuuu.. I also think that we who have been members in this and the old forum for a long time, know eachother so well by now, that we al know when a wise ass/sarcastic comment is ok. Then again posting something sarcastic or wise ass in a thread started by a newbie is not cool, personaly Ive avoided that, but when it comes to you old timers that I know, well you are free game...

I personaly think we have an awsome forum here and 99.9% of the people Ive met here are cool in my book, yes Ive had a cupple of run ins with a cupple of members, but that doesnt meen I wont buy them or have them buy me a beer if I ever get to meet them. One dream I have is to someday be able to meet and talk to every single one of you face to face, that would be awsome... well maby not Piggy... Naah, Id buy him a beer to any day of the week to..

/Tom

[greenpigs]

  Well sometimes a reply is best left in a wise ass tone, I do that with a few members who I have a good idea will get that I am kidding. New members are excluded as they are fresh and may not know about using the search or want to take the time to read through the posts. A little humor makes this place more interresting to me at least, but slamming others or disagreeing(you know who you are) just for the sake of starting something is childish.

[ChargerBill]

Mefirst has a point (did I REALLY just type that?)...LOL. No really, a lot of us know eachother pretty well and know when and what to say to jab or get a response. And even though a lot of it is in fun, some of it gets nasty and is inappropriate as well.

I belong to about 7 other forums, and I can say that this forum contains the most colorful languge, diverse opinions, put downs, insults, joking, information, help and friendships of them all. IMO this is the most well rounded and REAL forum I belong to, and just as in real life, things aren't always pretty, and people aren't always agreeaqble or friendly. Honestly though, I think that is hat makes this place so unique AND enjoyable. Besides, how many REAL car guys do you know in real life that don't mess with eachother, call eachother names, exaggerate, argue, brag, etc...? Personally I don't know ANY...it goes with the hobby.

[Dale The Bold]

Wise ass comments, yes. 

Sarcastic comments, yes.

Condescending comments, no.

To me, the worst offenders are those who tell others that it's wrong for them to share their opinions.  As if there is a finite amount of people who can express an opinion, and once that number is reached, it is forbidden for others to say the same.

If you're ever sick of hearing something, it simply means that the majority agrees on that issue.  You're entitled to think that's weird, you're entitled to express your opposition relentlessly.  But, fer-cryin'-out-loud, don't tell people to stop sharing their thoughts.  Discussion killers ruin the potential for the evolution of the discussion.  Any time "that topic" comes up, it gets killed right off, and turns into a debate of freedom of speech, and the topic is lost.  Eventually, someone else summons the courage to bring up "that topic" again, and it is again promptly killed.  Rinse, repeat.

[ChargerBill]

Wise ass comments, yes.  

Sarcastic comments, yes.

Condescending comments, no.

To me, the worst offenders are those who tell others that it's wrong for them to share their opinions.   As if there is a finite amount of people who can express an opinion, and once that number is reached, it is forbidden for others to say the same.

If you're ever sick of hearing something, it simply means that the majority agrees on that issue.   You're entitled to think that's weird, you're entitled to express your opposition relentlessly.   But, fer-cryin'-out-loud, don't tell people to stop sharing their thoughts.   Discussion killers ruin the potential for the evolution of the discussion.   Any time "that topic" comes up, it gets killed right off, and turns into a debate of freedom of speech, and the topic is lost.   Eventually, someone else summons the courage to bring up "that topic" again, and it is again promptly killed.   Rinse, repeat.

[Troy]

I'm sarcastic and take jabs at people in real life so why would I pretend to be anything else? It sure would be quite a surprise to meet members in person to find out they are totally different. After reading a few thousand posts by a person it's pretty easy to figure out what you can get away with but, obviously, new members will have no idea what's going on. What I see as one of the biggest issues on internet forums is that people misinterpret the meaning of something based on reading it literally and not in the "voice" of the person who wrote it. (This can happen in other forms of written communication as well but the internet is special due to "scanning" instead of carefully reading the content.) This is one of reasons I keep reminding people that the forum is public and indexed by all of the search engines that I know of. You never know who's reading (or will read) your words.

Of course there's always a chance that someone will go too far but usually people are quick to point it out when that happens. As always, if you hang out in Off Topic and want to voice your opinion you should have thick skin because someone is bound to disagree with it (sometimes for no apparent reason). 

For the record, I rarely delete a thread and relatively few actually get locked. It's usually only when the discussion degrades into rediculous name calling and/or threats and there's no point in letting it run. I think I've locked more threads due to inappropriate content than I have because people can't get along. Chris probably has about the same record and I don't think Neil has ever locked anything.

Troy

[ChargerBill]

I think you've deleted 2 that I was involved in...coincidence or not?

[Troy]

I think you've deleted 2 that I was involved in...coincidence or not?

"Deleted" probably needs to be better defined in relation to the internet (and this site in particular). Sometimes it may mean "hidden", sometimes it may mean "gone - but with the possibility of being resurrected", and sometimes it may mean "gone forever". The first one is probably the most common while the other two are a bit more rare. I doubt that you've had 2 permanently deleted but I'm not so sure I would call it a coincidence exactly.

Troy

[GTX]

I suspect that a couple people may have my name in mind regarding this topic.
Let me just say that I am sometimes sharp tongued and may take things a little further than expected but I never mean any harm nor hold grudges. My friends and I debate topics frequently and if you can't hold your own then you get owned and I have learned to be rather forceful at times though I don't mean anything by it if I go too far.
I always thought that a little debate is good now and then and it also helps me to understand other points of view although I don't intend to get hostile and may sometimes be taken as such, I'm really not and it's never my intention to force my opinion on anyone.
If someone thinks that maybe I've gone too far just send me message and remind me and I'm usually happy to reign in a bit or drop completely when things get too hot but I do think I have a right to my opinion and learn from others too.
So, for anyone who thinks of me as a wise ass, sarcastic or condescending, I apologize and ask for some slack. My mood has been a little rough lately too.

I'm happy to buy the beers or drink of choice and let people get to know the 'real' me.  I'm only half an ass compared to several in here anyway.

-Dave


P.S
If I'm not coming to anyones mind.....umm...nevermind.

[purple70rt]

Yes! yes, I believe they are 

Well said Allen!!!  I agree

[Shakey]

I'd have to agree with the majority of you guys and say that wise ass & sarcastic replies can be humourus and can quell a heated situation.   If each party is well aware if the comments intentions, then I see no foul.   I think we would all agree that condenscending comments are not necessary and we probably could do without.   These usually, as mentioned, appear when people are continuosly disagreeing with each other and really do nothing to help the situation.   Perhaps I should have made my poll slightly more focused.

Personally, I see many opportunities to jump in with some wise ass answers on a daily basis which I am sure would garner a few laughs.   However, I feel that these laughs at another's expense is, not right.   Maybe I am a better man than I consider myself?

I see a bunch of opportunities in this thread alone but I just can't bring myself....., oh what the hell, here goes nothing:

Well, I am a pretty sarcastic SOB in person as well. Ask my ex.

Imagine that!   

For a certain 3 to 4 members, yes it is necessary to be sarcastic. They do nothing but make this board look like retard central.

And I suppose belittling them publicly helps make the site look more intelligent?   

Dude, I'm only 31.

Thank you very much, ol' man. 

I'll give you junker, although I prefer the term pack rat.  

Oops, I think that was a wise @$$ remark.

Or was I being sarcastic?

Ummm, ya - is it time for your medication Johnny?   

I'm sarcastic and take jabs at people in real life so why would I pretend to be anything else?

I'm sure your co-workers are thrilled when you walk into the cafeteria.   When's the last time you went on a date?   

I think you've deleted 2 that I was involved in...coincidence or not?

It's not all about you Bill!   

I suspect that a couple people may have my name in mind regarding this topic.

Never even heard of ya!   You only have a measly 179 posts.   


Geeesh, that feels better.     

You guys are a good bunch and I am certainly glad I found you all a year ago.   I have learned a lot here, not just about Dodge Charger's either.

Thanks, Shakey

[Charger_Fan]

One thought I've had regarding newbies;

I relate newbies to being the new kid who transferred from another school in the middle of the year...friend groups are already formed & newbies are the odd kid that needs to find out whether or not he fits in with one group versus another.

Being a kid who was transferred a few times as a kid, I know that feeling well. That's why I usually try to give newbies some slack for a while...unless of course, they jump right in & begin spouting off, then they get what they deserve.
However, it doesnt' really happen too often here.

[Big Lebowski]

 

[my73charger]

LOL!  I want one of those for my office.

[69_500]

I say that a wise ass comment everyonce in a while is a great thing. Ask anyone I work with and they will tell you I'm definately a wise ass or a smart ass whichever you prefer to use. However I realize that it is only good in moderation. To me it isn't a problem between two people who know each other, but to be a smart ass to a stranger is just plain rude.




HOW ABOUT THAT 2006 CHARGER. Okay I had to do it.

[Shakey]

 

[98neongirl]

I agree somewhat. There are situations where a funny remark is appropriate, sometimes it can make the person feel worse about whatever it is that they asked or posted. A lot of posts I have read have some off the wall, unrelated and unnecessary addition that shouldn't be there and isn't helping anything. If the post begins out lighthearted, then joking comments fit the bill better. But if someone is being serious it can be rude or hurtful to post a smartass comment. Maybe they need help fixing something with their car, if you have been a senior member of the board and have seen the topic many times, keep the comments to yourself. All you would be doing anyway is igniting or adding fuel to a fire. I am sure all of you know what I mean. If you mean it to be a joke, state that! Some people don't think the same way or can take things the wrong way. A lot of bad vibes can be avoided if some people kept things to theirself sometimes, you know what I mean? I agree 100% with the first post!!
98neongirl

[nh_mopar_fan]

Beware the terminally offended.

[bull]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

[Johnny SixPack]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Bingo.

It's just a case of "I don't include myself with 'those' people" self-righteousness IMO.

You can't shake the devil's hand and then say you're only kidding.

[nh_mopar_fan]

That's going to leave a mark.

[Shakey]

That's going to leave a mark.

Yeah, I am just on my way to the washroom so no one sees me crying!

[bull]

Do you suffer from split personality syndrome or something? Personality one starts a thread bemoaning the use of wise-ass, sarcastic and condescending replies and then personality two chimes in with a wise-ass, sarcastic and condescending reply? Which side of your own argument are you on?

[98neongirl]

LOL

[Shakey]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Sorry if I hurt your feelings Bull.   

At the same time, the thread topic simply asked a question. 

Read a bit more and you'll see that I agreed with most that wise ass comments are alright and can be humourus and can quell a heated situation, or in the case of the birthday cake thread I usually only serve one up in an attempt to be funny (like most), and almost always try to make a point of not intenionally offending or insulting another .  You didn't think that was funny?  Did you think I was serious?  Once again Bull, sorry if I offended or insulted you. 

Maybe I should have known better as I kinda knew you didn't have a sense of humour, especially after the PM you sent me calling me an asshole because I made a wise ass remark in your parts thread.  (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,8675.0.html)  Did anyone else get one of those PM's as well?  It's the sarcastic & condescending comments that are the ones that I was most bothered with when I started this thread (I have since changed my way of thinking as it seems to be open season) and by the sounds of it along with your comment to me and others in the thread mentioned above, so are you.  Lighten up a bit man!

BTW, I am full aware of my condescending and sarcastic comments in this post so save yourself the hassle of pointing them out.

[Shakey]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Bingo.

It's just a case of "I don't include myself with 'those' people" self-righteousness IMO.

You can't shake the devil's hand and then say you're only kidding.

Another guy that can't read.

Do your homework Johnny and stop agreeing with people when you don't know what your agreeing to.

[bull]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Sorry if I hurt your feelings Bull.   

At the same time, the thread topic simply asked a question. 

Read a bit more and you'll see that I agreed with most that wise ass comments are alright and can be humourus and can quell a heated situation, or in the case of the birthday cake thread I usually only serve one up in an attempt to be funny (like most), and almost always try to make a point of not intenionally offending or insulting another .  You didn't think that was funny?  Did you think I was serious?  Once again Bull, sorry if I offended or insulted you. 

Maybe I should have known better as I kinda knew you didn't have a sense of humour, especially after the PM you sent me calling me an asshole because I made a wise ass remark in your parts thread.  (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,8675.0.html)  Did anyone else get one of those PM's as well?  It's the sarcastic & condescending comments that are the ones that I was most bothered with when I started this thread (I have since changed my way of thinking as it seems to be open season) and by the sounds of it along with your comment to me and others in the thread mentioned above, so are you.  Lighten up a bit man!

BTW, I am full aware of my condescending and sarcastic comments in this post so save yourself the hassle of pointing them out.

As you also mentioned in your opening comments, "I am sorry, but I have a difficult time accepting people calling other people stupid or lazy when they hardly know one another." Suddenly now you assume you know me well enough to say I have no sense of humor. On the contrary. People who know me know I have an excellent sense of humor, albeit dry and subtle. You don't know me and have never made an effort to get to know me so you have no basis for that conclusion. There are also times when people are going through a lot more than you can see here so if someone freaks out you might consider that there are other real factors involved than this quasi-life on a website. As far as being hurt, don't flatter yourself. I'm simply pointing out the hypocrisy of this thread. I understand the use of sarcasm as well as anyone here but I think I have a better grasp of timing than some.

[Shakey]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Sorry if I hurt your feelings Bull.   

At the same time, the thread topic simply asked a question. 

Read a bit more and you'll see that I agreed with most that wise ass comments are alright and can be humourus and can quell a heated situation, or in the case of the birthday cake thread I usually only serve one up in an attempt to be funny (like most), and almost always try to make a point of not intenionally offending or insulting another .  You didn't think that was funny?  Did you think I was serious?  Once again Bull, sorry if I offended or insulted you. 

Maybe I should have known better as I kinda knew you didn't have a sense of humour, especially after the PM you sent me calling me an asshole because I made a wise ass remark in your parts thread.  (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,8675.0.html)  Did anyone else get one of those PM's as well?  It's the sarcastic & condescending comments that are the ones that I was most bothered with when I started this thread (I have since changed my way of thinking as it seems to be open season) and by the sounds of it along with your comment to me and others in the thread mentioned above, so are you.  Lighten up a bit man!

BTW, I am full aware of my condescending and sarcastic comments in this post so save yourself the hassle of pointing them out.

As you also mentioned in your opening comments, "I am sorry, but I have a difficult time accepting people calling other people stupid or lazy when they hardly know one another." Suddenly now you assume you know me well enough to say I have no sense of humor. On the contrary. People who know me know I have an excellent sense of humor, albeit dry and subtle. You don't know me and have never made an effort to get to know me so you have no basis for that conclusion. There are also times when people are going through a lot more than you can see here so if someone freaks out you might consider that there are other real factors involved than this quasi-life on a website. As far as being hurt, don't flatter yourself. I'm simply pointing out the hypocrisy of this thread. I understand the use of sarcasm as well as anyone here but I think I have a better grasp of timing than some.

Alright Bull - as of now you and I will make a better effort to get along with each other - agreed?

I am sure you, as I, have more better things to do than banter back and forth here - correct?

There is no sarcasm in the sentences above.  Truce?

[bull]

Sounds good.

[Shakey]

Sounds good.

Now watch all the wise asses chime in with smiley's of two members holding hands as they stroll through the park picking flowers and looking for a place to stop and have a cup of tea!   

[bull]

Sounds good.

No watch all the wise asses chime in with smiley's of two members holding hands as they stroll through the park picking flowers and looking for a place to stop and have a cup of tea!   

Can't wait. Here's a preemptive strike for the next wise-ass:

[98neongirl]

LOL where did you get that pic?

[hemihead]

And thank you for that Brokeback Moment   

[bull]

LOL where did you get that pic?

Good question. I have no idea. Just found it on one of my trips around the www somewhere.

And thank you for that Brokeback Moment

You're welcome. BTW, what are you wearing right now?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Mike why would you drag this back to the top anyway?? 

[hemihead]

LOL where did you get that pic?

Good question. I have no idea. Just found it on one of my trips around the www somewhere.

And thank you for that Brokeback Moment

You're welcome. BTW, what are you wearing right now?

My G- string, interested? LMAO

[TheGhost]

That was entirely too much information.....

[my73charger]

 

[Khyron]

I like cake.

[hemihead]

" I wanna be a cowboy bayyybeee!" LMAO 

[Johnny SixPack]

Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10044.0.html

Bingo.

It's just a case of "I don't include myself with 'those' people" self-righteousness IMO.

You can't shake the devil's hand and then say you're only kidding.

Another guy that can't read.

Do your homework Johnny and stop agreeing with people when you don't know what your agreeing to.

I agree with the, "Interesting topic coming from a guy who, among several other sexually inappropriate and sardonic comments in my past threads, recently made a wise-ass, tasteless and inappropriate comment regarding a General Lee picture I wanted for my four-year-old daughter's birthday cake.", portion of Bull's statement.

It's just an innocuous example of your interesting slant on hypocrisy IMO.

Hope that clears it up for yah, bud.

I clearly remember you needling Vain for his heritage (regarding his southern origins), so it still strikes me as borderline comical that you would attempt to give me a rebuff for not reading and also agreeing with others.

Maybe you oughta brush up on your memory, man.

As for the rebuke:



Have a grrrrrrrrrreat day, Tiger!

[Old Moparz]

[Big Lebowski]

This is worse than being forced to watch The hung and the useless or is it The young and the restless?

[Johnny SixPack]

Bob, you're old enough to know who those guys are to boot.

[nh_mopar_fan]

What a nice thread this has now turned out to be....