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Post by Adam on Aug 1, 2020 12:33:43 GMT
I tend to agree that ignoring comments made there is the best policy. In my experience, it is always best (though not always easiest) to take the high road.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Aug 1, 2020 12:43:50 GMT
I tend to agree that ignoring comments made there is the best policy. In my experience, it is always best (though not always easiest) to take the high road. Well said Adam...............
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Post by Adam on Aug 1, 2020 12:51:32 GMT
Good points Gary. I too joined that forum only a little time before OFG became and I am sure things were festering well before I joined.
While I stand by my point of ignore them and taking the high road, I wasn’t in the line of fire or involved very heavily, which makes my perspective different than some who were there for much longer. So I can absolutely understand when people defend and stand their ground as well.
Ultimately, though, we need to move on from that experience and let the past world fade away.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Aug 1, 2020 13:32:10 GMT
Let’s be honest. We really took the bait on this one. They got us to “Swing at a pitch in the dirt.” Congrats to the MTF Lonely Hearts Club for being relevant for a moment.
Now that moment has past, let’s get back to positive posts. We don’t really care what they say. I was named in their comments and I don’t even care what they say. I don’t even recognize the people who made the comments. There are always going to be angry, unhappy people in the World. Let’s not invite their hate into our sanctuary.
I wish them well. Each and every one of them and their festering turd of a Forum.
Emile
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Post by laz57 on Aug 1, 2020 13:38:40 GMT
Hey GUYZ, we’re here, they are there, nuff said.
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Post by Sir James on Aug 1, 2020 13:51:24 GMT
Never liked that forum. Never joined it. That's probably why some of you didn't know me till now.
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Aug 1, 2020 14:07:52 GMT
I wish them well. Each and every one of them and their festering turd of a Forum. Emile Wow Emile. So how do you really feel? 😂😂😂
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Post by dennym57 on Aug 1, 2020 14:18:56 GMT
I wish them well. Each and every one of them and their festering turd of a Forum. Emile Wow Emile. So how do you really feel? 😂😂😂 Festering turd?😆 I'll have to remember that one.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Aug 1, 2020 16:21:09 GMT
I don’t mean to minimize anyone’s feelings when it comes to other forums. We all need to vent at one time or another.
There are many ways in which bad experiences have been had at those forums. We all have had that happen to us. That’s why we are here.
Tom
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Aug 1, 2020 17:00:46 GMT
SING IT WITH ME NOW...Gary. Well whadaya know? This "Don't Worry, Be Happy" song is one of the featured solo tunes by the singing fish in the rec room adjacent to the train room. The younger grandkids really get a kick out of it. 😆
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 1, 2020 18:17:23 GMT
In business, I learned a long time ago to stay on top of what is being said about you (both true and untrue) as what people read can and will hurt you if it is framed to do so. Pretending that it does not exist when it is so blatant can be a mistake. Remember, "words count". I am sure that I am a whole lot more sensitive about this than most as these same folks unleashed the "Wrath of Kahn" at me personally a year ago. Walk in my shoes with all the effort it took to get us started and it is NOT so easy to stand on the sidelines and take cheap shots. I am not so good at that (most who know me are aware of this anyway). Brian, I know exactly how you feel. I was also a target of their venom over there and my natural instinct is to punch back, but I think it's best to just ignore them. The few members there that can't let go of their anger toward us are trolls who thrive on conflict. Ignoring them is the best way to fight back. They love a fight but can't stand being ignored. We have a great forum with great members. Whatever they post over there will not affect us and it just makes them look bad. When we engage them it can only hurt us. If they want to remain angry, let them tell each other how wonderful they are. Let's just ignore them.
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Aug 1, 2020 19:46:52 GMT
SING IT WITH ME NOW...Gary. Well whadaya know? This "Don't Worry, Be Happy" song is one of the featured solo tunes by the singing fish in the rec room adjacent to the train room. The younger grandkids really get a kick out of it. 😆 Wow...Bill Irwin and Robin Williams. Just seems like yesterday that music video came out... Tom
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Post by Traindiesel! on Aug 1, 2020 20:33:40 GMT
One of the reasons I joined this Forum was to get away from all the pettiness. But it just seems to be everywhere I guess. I participate because I love talking about trains and sharing the hobby with great people.
There are always going to be people who want to disparage what other people do or say because of their own insecurities. Don’t allow their insecurities become ours. I’m secure enough with myself that it doesn’t matter what anyone says. As “The Rock” says; “IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU (or they) THINK!”
As the old saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!”
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Post by sdivtim on Aug 2, 2020 4:46:16 GMT
I stopped posting on a lot of forums and it is because of people making comments on stuff they don’t know the whole story about. There is a difference between this forum and others, we know What “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” On other forums, If you comment and tell someone that something is dumb, I guarantee that the responder will say the same thing or worse.
They're jealous because if you donate you’re getting recognition and a prize. All of us aren’t in this for the car, we are supporting this forum to sustain it’s longevity to ensure this forum is still around. Those other people don’t get why this forum is so great and it’s unfortunate they won’t see why if they didn’t do their research.
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Post by jlong on Aug 2, 2020 15:24:34 GMT
I'll never quite understand forum rivalry. Or why small forums are often regarded as lands of misfits. We are discussion circles of different cultures for lack of better terms. Being the biggest or baddest or having the most traffic is meaningless to me. It's all about content and people having things in common. If the shoe fits, wear it I always say.
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