Have you ever taken Karma away from someone?

[mara]

Have you ever taken Karma away? It's such a silly thing,but would it matter to you if someone took karma away from you?

[RelicRavenEye]

I never have...probably never will. It would take one horrific post to get me to do that. Seems so petty.

It actually would bother me I think if someone took karma....I mean...I am too likeable for that right??

*no responce*

Right???

*crickets chirp in distance*

hello......

[Faeawyn]

No way...that would be bad karma :D

[Lilith79]

I did once. They deserved it. I don't remember why..I'm sure I will if I think hard enough. You've really got to come off as a pompous donkey for me to do that.

Edited to add, I don't know if neg would bug me. Depends on if it were a valid reason or not.

[Terestai]

No way...that would be bad karma :D

:rollingla

Oh, Fae... where would we be without you? Probably oblivious. :D

And no, I've never taken karma. Doubt I ever will either. I would have to be seriously and repeatedly attacked in order to do consider it.

[Aine of the Fae]

I've never taken karma before but I've had it taken from me twice! And I was hurt, especially since it was a small disagreement, not even that big of a deal.

[Asthmorte]

someone take karma from me.....I dunno why...*shrugs*...take it! lolol....

[Sylvan]

Yep, a couple times. People who deserved it at the time.

I wouldn't mind getting neg karma. Hate to think I'm pissing somebody off, but hey, not everybody can like you alll the time...

[WynterWynd]

Never taken it, and I don't think I ever will. Someone would have to be completely assinine for me to even consider it.

I've had it taken, once and yeah, it hurt since it wasn't even for a post or anything that they took it...they were just being spiteful:(

[Faeawyn]

I've never taken karma before but I've had it taken from me twice! And I was hurt, especially since it was a small disagreement, not even that big of a deal.
Well heck then...I just gave you some to make up for it :D

[bellamandu]

nah.

[Katya]

when i was really newbieish i did on acciedent. i posted before i disected the usercp thingy. i had no idea what karma was.

[Pandoras]

I've never taken karma before but I've had it taken from me twice! And I was hurt, especially since it was a small disagreement, not even that big of a deal.


Never taken it, and I don't think I ever will. Someone would have to be completely assinine for me to even consider it.

I've had it taken, once and yeah, it hurt since it wasn't even for a post or anything that they took it...they were just being spiteful:(

Karma for both of you!

I haven't been here very long. I like to give karma. I've never taken karma and I don't know that I would. I mean, I guess if someone was really just way out of line, rude, insulting, etc. And even then, the Site Gods would handle it, so I don't know.

[Black RiverWolf]

i have, the post really poissed me off

[Radocs]

Have you ever taken Karma away? It's such a silly thing,but would it matter to you if someone took karma away from you?

No. And no.

[Mithrea]

I never have...probably never will. It would take one horrific post to get me to do that. Seems so petty.

It actually would bother me I think if someone took karma....I mean...I am too likeable for that right??

*no responce*

Right???

*crickets chirp in distance*

hello......

I have seen some pretty horrific posts here on MW, and yes, I took karma for them. It's not petty. It's a way of outletting your feelings about something that ticks you off or is offensive to you and that is more constructive than say, breaking a rule and bashing them.

Unfortunately most of the karma taken from me has been about non-MW stuff and when the people have been mad at me about other things, they seek out a random post of mine and whap my karma. It just has maturity written all over it.

[charmedkisses1]

Yeah It happened once over something really stupid. It bothered me bc it was stupid, not bc someone did it. :bigredblu

[dragonspirit 69]

I did once but ( and I can't remember who ) asked us to do it for them saying that they thought htey had too much adn it was going to their head. But other than that I haven't done it.

[Pan]

I've taken Karma away before. I gave a reason when I took it.

I've had it taken away before. There was no reason for it. If there was a reason, it would be different... but it was blank.

[Tzhebee]

I took it away from someone who asked for it....
No seriously, they actually said "please take karma away from me".

I'm serious! :lol:

And I had red karma twice, once by accident and once because...:huh: I don't know.

It doesn't really bother me to get red karma...just tell me why. It's the not knowing that bugs me!

[Laisrean]

I haven't, and I won't, because of that "do unto others" golden rule thing...

[charmedkisses1]

I haven't, and I won't, because of that "do unto others" golden rule thing...
LOL :cutie: Yeah that's one good thing from the Bible.... but would the telemarketers want YOU calling them at 7 pm in the middle of dinner? :hmmmmm:

[Shanti]

Nope!!! Came really close though, but hit good karma istead!

[IvyWitch]

I have, but I won't say why, who or how many times in total. I've only had it taken from me once, and it was only because I took it from them. A "you took my karma, so I take yours, nyah" thing.

I wouldn't really mind getting it. I mean, yeah I would be upset, but at least I would know that I'm stepping on major toes. I'm not happy unless everyone likes me, lol.

[Isa]

Haven't given bad karma, it just never seems worth it. If I have a problem with something you say, I'll reply and address that problem (or take it to PM if it's not appropriate for public forum) ... but bad karma is the equivalent of what? Shaking your finger at someone and going "BAAADDD POSTER! BAD! Go to your room!!" I find giving bad karma just a touch immature. I prefer to just shower people who say impressive things with good karma XD

But I have had it taken away >.> Got into a small spat with another poster and you know I wouldn't have minded the bad karma if it had been the poster I was arguing with who took it away. But no it was a person who posted a nicy-nice "oh your both right" type post and then takes karma from me ^O^ I was miffed at that ... if you think I'm out of line well I respect that, but have the balls to be up front about it.

[{Tigress}]

I haven't taken Karma away and I doubt I ever will. I've never had it taken from me either, but I'm sure that would hurt my feelings quite a bit, which is why I probably won't do it to someone else. If I have a problem with them I'll talk to them like an adult instead of lashing out in a childish manner.

[ObsidianShenKa]

I've had karma taken away from me three times in my week here at the Wicks.

First: How safe is it to express your feelings on Mystic Wicks? (07-29-2004 11:24 PM) Wascally Wabbit [ YOUR AN ASS ]
Second: Laurie Cabot (08-02-2004 09:55 AM) Holly [no reason stated]
Third: Shoplifting (08-04-2004 12:14 AM) 9-2-2 [ Because the Craft is open to everyone, and not a selected few. :) ]

It's always over something really really stupid, too.

I doubt I will ever negatively affect someone's karma points. I prefer delivering an old-fashioned verbal asskicking to *plink take-your-karma-and-run*...that just seems so cowardly.

[Aine of the Fae]

I'm the so nice it kills them type when it comes to karma. Someone takes karma from me? I stalk them and give karma to them every chance I get. Of course I can only give ten a day and have to give a bunch to others between pokes, but it gets long and drawn out and I'm sure messes with their heads :devil:

[Lunacie]

I haven't taken Karma away and I doubt I ever will. I've never had it taken from me either, but I'm sure that would hurt my feelings quite a bit, which is why I probably won't do it to someone else. If I have a problem with them I'll talk to them like an adult instead of lashing out in a childish manner.
Uh huh. When possible I try talking it out with the other poster. When that's not possible I PM the mods. I think it's fun to send good karma to someone when you're pissed at them and you never know but what it may turn their day clear around.

[Pan]

So I just take karma from you, Aine, and get some back?

*readies the red karma gun.* XD

[Imbrium]

I've had karma taken away from me three times in my week here at the Wicks.

First: How safe is it to express your feelings on Mystic Wicks? (07-29-2004 11:24 PM) Wascally Wabbit [ YOUR AN ASS ]
Second: Laurie Cabot (08-02-2004 09:55 AM) Holly [no reason stated]
Third: Shoplifting (08-04-2004 12:14 AM) 9-2-2 [ Because the Craft is open to everyone, and not a selected few. :) ]

It's always over something really really stupid, too.

I doubt I will ever negatively affect someone's karma points. I prefer delivering an old-fashioned verbal asskicking to *plink take-your-karma-and-run*...that just seems so cowardly.
I'm really surprised that you of all people would get red karma. Especially with that catchy custom sig 'registered abuser'....:bigblue:

I've never given red karma to anyone, and the only person that I wanted to, didn't have enough karma to matter. I think it was Wayman, and if I recall correctly, he is no longer posting here at MW.

[Tsuchimaru]

Nope.

[PaganWarrior]

I have never taken or been taken from im glade to I would hate to think that someone would hate Me.:geez:

[ObsidianShenKa]

I'm really surprised that you of all people would get red karma. Especially with that catchy custom sig 'registered abuser'....:bigblue:
I'm really surprised too :awwman:

I have no idea why anyone would give me bad karma :smoke: I'm such a nice boy :deviltail

[Aine of the Fae]

So I just take karma from you, Aine, and get some back?

*readies the red karma gun.* XD

:lol: maybe

[Aine of the Fae]

I'm really surprised too :awwman:

I have no idea why anyone would give me bad karma :smoke: I'm such a nice boy :deviltail


Yes, so kind, sweet, and innocent! That's why I like you!

[ObsidianShenKa]

Yes, so kind, sweet, and innocent! That's why I like you!
You sure you don't wanna come up to my house? ;)

[Aine of the Fae]

You sure you don't wanna come up to my house? ;)

:lol: Maybe.

[ObsidianShenKa]

w00t ^___^

[Aine of the Fae]

w00t ^___^

Are you sure a sweet and innocent guy can handle a sweet and innocent girl like me?

[DixieWitch]

I've taken away once, just last week. And I've had it taken from me once. A few months ago. All because of the karma games in Just Silly. I don't remember who it was though!!

[Bec_W]

So far I've never given bad karma, I've come close with one particular person who was driving me absolutely insane and then there was one final "topper" post. I didn't end up doing it.

I've never had karma taken from me either, I'd probably be upset because I like people to like me :)

[ObsidianShenKa]

Are you sure a sweet and innocent guy can handle a sweet and innocent girl like me?
Q. How many Sagittarians does it take to change a light bulb?

A. One, but he changes it with a sledgehammer, and he changes it in record time, and along comes a Virgo to pick up the pieces ;)

[DonovanJoseph]

never got negative and never given negative. everyone's entitled to their own opinion and if we get into a dissagreement its not place to discipline them! :thumbsdow

[mara]

I never thought I would, but I did it today..I don't think this person has feelings to hurt , and probably thinks it's funny. I can handle anyones differing opinion and respect it...I just can't stand the kind of attitude this person has .. I have to say it didn't feel altogether bad.

[Boogins]

I never have. I've been sorely tempted, but...

[mara]

How come I still have the same number of Karma points? maybe I accidently gave him Karma. Oh well..It included a not very nice message, that now in retrospect seems a little more aggressive than it should have been...this is why these things are never a good idea for me.

[charmedkisses1]

Well, everyone *does* know it takes away half your points, right? Right? :vanish:

[Dorchadas Síofra]

Nope, never have and probably never will.

[calria]

Never have, probably never would.

[WynterWynd]

.......all this talk about karma today....has just caused me to run around and spread the love!:D

[mara]

Well, everyone *does* know it takes away half your points, right? Right? :vanish:
yes, that why I am surprised to see that none of my karma was taken.

[Earthy]

I've been lose to giving red karma,but gave green instead :)
I've been given red karma once and have no idea why because i'd only said nice things in the post in question *shrugs*

[mara]

Maybe it was accidental.

[Earthy]

Yea that's what i put it down to..it's just the not knowing :lol:

[rain_fallen_tears]

I took it away once, a troll who was being horrible in all his posts, to everyone. :dis: Noway anyone messes with my fellow MWers and GETS AWAY WITH IT! :deviltail

I think I would be offended if I lost some of my precious karma, I would really like to what I did to deserve it if it ever happened! :hrmm:

[amethyst_faerie]

hi nice to hear all the karma talk, I've never taken karma or had it taken from me. Theres been times when people have really annoyed me but I just leave em alone. There would be less problems in the world if everyone did that (yes, I'm talking to you, Bush!!!)

[amethyst_faerie]

I was gonna give you ALL karma but it said I had given too much karma in the last 24 hours...hehe

[NivekDrgnMage]

I have never taken Karma but had it taken from me twice....once there was no reason the second was for my condecending Attitude :) "WHO ME?" but that one got me more good Karma then bad.

Now does it hurt? Well my 3rd day here I ask that question in this Thread:

MysticWicks Online Pagan Community and Pagan Forums > General Pagan > Magic and Rituals
Do Karma Points have Power?

I will never give bad Karma, but rather post my disagreement in public rather then hide it from all to see.

BB

[LacyRoze]

I've never taken it away and I don't think I ever would. Nor have I had it taken away. To me it's like this....Not everyone is going to like me or what I may say, that's life. Why do something silly like take away karma points because I don't like what someone has to say....:fpeace:

[Ahautenites]

I usually take karma away from trolls right after I report them. And then I put them on ignore. This is so people will see the red dots and be warned that there's a major pain in the butt present and in need of dealing with. (Not that they can't see that from whatever the troll posts.)

There have been times I've taken karma from regular members. Most of the time, it's because they deserve it, though some of the time, it's because I'm just in a really venomous mood. I've had karma taken away maybe five times. Twice from PB because we were bickering the way siblings sometimes do. Twice because I actually deserved it (and one of those was retaliation for my shrewish comment when I took his karma), and once because I didn't put a troll on ignore fast enough.

[ObsidianShenKa]

http://www.mysticwicks.com/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gif Thread: Laurie Cabot? (08-06-2004 11:31 PM) mara

you are a truly nasty person..everything I despise in a human being. have a nice day.

o_O

Wow. Glad to know you despise men who always put the seat down :lol:

*sprinkles green karma points over mara's widdle biddy butterfly*

[Desdemona]

Wow, Obsidian. Putting that comment out in public for everyone to see, actually gave me less sympathy for you, not more. She must have gotten to you more than you are willing to admit, eh?

[mothwench]

Have you ever taken Karma away? It's such a silly thing,but would it matter to you if someone took karma away from you?
no. :D my most recent red karma dot, i wear like a prize badge. it was given to me by the lovely WiG, for the "who are you calling a bad pagan" thread. her comment: oh, whaaa.
:graduate:

[ObsidianShenKa]

Wow, Obsidian. Putting that comment out in public for everyone to see, actually gave me less sympathy for you, not more. She must have gotten to you more than you are willing to admit, eh?
I'm not looking for sympathy, Des.

I published the last three. It's only fair :whatgives

[Deranged Hermit]

I've given red karma once. It was for something I found extremely disturbing in a signature. (I almost always have the sigs turned off....probably a good thing).
I've had it taken from me twice, but both times gave a reason, so I guess it's okay. I've probably deserved it more than twice. 8O
Right now I have the urge to give Obsidian red karma, but I'll just leave the thread instead.

[mara]

http://www.mysticwicks.com/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gif Thread: Laurie Cabot? (08-06-2004 11:31 PM) mara

you are a truly nasty person..everything I despise in a human being. have a nice day.

o_O

Wow. Glad to know you despise men who always put the seat down :lol:

*sprinkles green karma points over mara's widdle biddy butterfly*
I'm glad you put the seat down..at least you're able to show some respect for others.
I knew you would post it and It doesn't bother me at all.

[Pesha]

To me karma is a positive thing and there fore I do not remove it from someone. I give to those I wish to and let it go at that. Karma is not a contest to me. Just a nice way of hugging someone.

BB
DS.

[blugirrl1]

when i was really newbieish i did on acciedent. i posted before i disected the usercp thingy. i had no idea what karma was.
oh i am so glad i am not the only one who did this. lol.
but i felt so bad when i figured it all out. and tried to make it better. what i get for not reading before i jumped right in.

[WrathofCirce]

I can't say I've never thought about it, but it would take something really extream. I've seen some pretty extream things on here, but apparently I haven't reached my karma breaking point yet. I think it would bother me a little if someone did it to me. Not sure though.

[flar7]

*gets ready to recieve neg karma*

ok, here is my take on the whole karma stuff on site. To give or get karma feels nice, and is kinda sweet.......but the system is not worth having if you can remove karma...why? Taking some karma from someone is an act of petty revenge, its a way of "getting back" at someone for some percieved (right or wrong) injustice you think they have committed. You didnt like their post, "whack!" They were impolite, "whack!"

Its just a way to lash out in a negative fashion. Very uncool.

[Boogins]

I agree, Flar!

[ObsidianShenKa]

I'm glad you put the seat down..at least you're able to show some respect for others.
I respect those that I feel deserve it. :)


I knew you would post it and It doesn't bother me at all.
I feel that public humiliation is more effective than private denigration. If I really am the most detestable person alive, then everyone ought to know. Right?

[mara]

It isn't that I didn't like his post, I couldn't care less what his opinions are.I didn't like the way he talks to people.. I think the individual I gave negative karma to was lashing out in a disrespectful manner to a lot of people all over ...I went a little overboard with my message, but there is only so much I can tolerate from people like that. I guess it's okay to for some people..I don't know how he gets away with half of the stuff he says here..but maybe it's just me.

[ObsidianShenKa]

Then a more effective solution would have been to PM me and rip me a new one for how awfully I talk to people.

Or even better, to start a new thread or post in the Primal Scream thread, challenging me to talk to you on a more...preferable level. Of course, you'd have to tell me exactly how you'd like me to talk to you, and of course that means I can't be myself. *shrug*

But taking karma away doesn't do squat but make somebody feel bad, or give them an excuse to lash back at you.

:whatgives

[ObsidianShenKa]

It isn't that I didn't like his post, I couldn't care less what his opinions are.I didn't like the way he talks to people..
*points to above thread*

*addresses the edition/addition*


I think the individual I gave negative karma to was lashing out in a disrespectful manner to a lot of people all over
Please at least have the honour to refer to me by name.


...I went a little overboard with my message, but there is only so much I can tolerate from people like that. I guess it's okay to for some people..
That's okay, I don't hold anything against you. I just don't understand how, just because I'm arrogant, I'm the most despicable person at the Wicks.


I don't know how he gets away with half of the stuff he says here..but maybe it's just me.
Maybe it is. If you think my speech here is crass, you should see my website (http://obsidianmirror.cjb.net).

All cockiness aside, I don't think you're a bad person for lashing out, Mara. I just think your methods were a little on the llama side. Especially when there's this thread right here, in which I had not half a day prior posted the mud the other three have slung in my direction.

If you really have that big of a problem with me, either PM me and we'll discuss it, or simply put me on your ignore list and you never have to effin' deal with me again. The choice is up to you.

Cheers,
Obsidian

[mara]

I have sent a pm to obsidianshenka apologizing for my behavior..I am sorry. As i told him there are certain things that seem to get to me and I lash out. Sometimes I really embarrass myself and this is one of those times.

[ObsidianShenKa]

I hope you feel better :)

[Aine of the Fae]

It isn't that I didn't like his post, I couldn't care less what his opinions are.I didn't like the way he talks to people.. I think the individual I gave negative karma to was lashing out in a disrespectful manner to a lot of people all over ...I went a little overboard with my message, but there is only so much I can tolerate from people like that. I guess it's okay to for some people..I don't know how he gets away with half of the stuff he says here..but maybe it's just me.

That's just Obsidian. Think he's bad here? Check out his website.

*shrugs* Personally? I think it's kind of cute. :lol: But then again I do tend to be just a tad bit masochistic at times....

[CaitrionaMorgaine]

The whole karma thing is psychological. We, as a society, place value on what others think of us. That's just how it is. We are hurt when people lash out at us, because are human and we feel emotion. What we do with that emotion is up to us. Some of us get upset, some of us get angry, ect. It's all about how you deal with things.

I am not one of those people who says "I would never..." because you know what? I might! I have no idea what I'll do in a given situation until I'm placed there. I can say that I like to think that I won't do something, but until it happens I simply won't know.

I didn't think I would ever give bad karma. I was more than content to smile over the karma that I recieved from others. But one day that changed. I felt attacked by someone on MW on a personal and spiritual level, so I responded by taking their karma.

They retaliated by calling me a "lady of slander" on the boards and taking what could have been a private matter public. That was their call. It was resolved, and I haven't thought twice about it since. And why should I?

It has no bearing on my opinion of myself, my intelligence, or the opinions of those who love me. It doesn't change the fact that I am okay with what I did. I can look at myself in the mirror each day and be okay with who I am.

The karma points are not as important as people make them out to be. They don't matter in the long run. They're just like little gold stars at school. They can be rewards, they can be punishment. I personally would much rather seem them taken off the boards so that threads like this don't exist. What's the point?

It's just like anything else, it doesn't have power over you unless you allow it to have power over you.

~Rhia

[Aine of the Fae]

All that, and when you're karma gets as big as mine is? The little people who might possibly get pissed at me enough to take some don't really matter.... It's like swatting mosquitos or squashing ants...

[charmedkisses1]

I did once but ( and I can't remember who ) asked us to do it for them saying that they thought htey had too much adn it was going to their head. But other than that I haven't done it.
I think it was WIG! :crown:

[charmedkisses1]

*gets ready to recieve neg karma*

ok, here is my take on the whole karma stuff on site. To give or get karma feels nice, and is kinda sweet.......but the system is not worth having if you can remove karma...why? Taking some karma from someone is an act of petty revenge, its a way of "getting back" at someone for some percieved (right or wrong) injustice you think they have committed. You didnt like their post, "whack!" They were impolite, "whack!"

Its just a way to lash out in a negative fashion. Very uncool.


I agree. But sometimes people post really really mean things (but they don't stay very long) :D

[Lunacie]

I wanna be able to take Karma away from arrogant, reckless, dangerous drivers! :bastard: I can't talk to them, eh?

Here I can talk to the poster I'm upset with - or who's upset with me, or I can report them to the mods, or I can put them on ignore. It's not a good idea to ignore bad drivers, although I have reported a few to the street mods (police). :thumbsup:

[Cinnamon Girl]

I've never taken karma away from someone (hell, half the time I don't even remember to give out the good stuff), but I don't see the big deal in either. If it's all nice and good to give the good karma, why's it cowardly to give bad? It's just a quick way of telling someone how you feel, good or bad, without going through the time and trouble of a PM. Isn't that what karma is, good and bad, a way of learning lessons?

I don't suppose it much matters, but I'd rather get good karma from someone who uses the system both ways than from someone who just gives it nondiscriminately - if we're going to attach meaning to this little MW perk, that is. :fishsmack

[Sommerfugl]

Yeah, I'm just going to sound like a lot of other people here when I say....I've never got given bad karma but I'm sure someone will at some point (people take a lot of things I say to heart here, I've noticed) and that's fine. As long as I am given a reason. But yes, I much prefer to talk it out with someone...it's more adult at the end of the day because at least you can respond to someone's negative opinion of you, which is only fair. I prefer giving it (good karma) to receiving karma to be honest, I'm more satisfied giving it because I know a lot of people think of it as more important on here than I do :)

EDIT: I forgot to say about giving bad karma to people - It would have to be something very bad, I'm not sure I ever will. Not worth the bad feeling I'd get from it! I'd feel so guilty. The way I see it, everyone has different views, I may think very strongly against the opnion of some people but that's no reason to give them bad karma in my book. I don't think many things that you could do on a messageboard would be worthy of receiving bad karma.

[djmixon]

yes I have taken and have had taken. . .

I only take if the person is a real knob. . .

I have only had it taken from someone who is a real knob and from someone who didn't make sense as to why. . .

I do not like taking or having taken. . .

Donna

[djmixon]

That's just Obsidian. Think he's bad here? Check out his website.

*shrugs* Personally? I think it's kind of cute. :lol: But then again I do tend to be just a tad bit masochistic at times....
Please he is not the only person here that could be considered a knob. . .

and no, it wasn't him that I took or received from. . .

[ObsidianShenKa]

Please he is not the only person here that could be considered a knob. . .
I am corn on the knob.

[Elise]

Never had it taken, never taken.. It is much easier to hurt my feelings than it is to get me sooo p'offed I'd take someone's karma.... because most of the time in the grand scheme of things, whatever had me P'offed is "no big deal"

[Aldrick]

Never taken from anyone.
Never had it taken.

I doubt I ever would give out bad Karma...I'm way to blunt. I would just quote them then address what I didn't like about the post.

Infact I've done that afew times since I've been here. Red Karma never even occurs to me, infact I don't even remember it's an option untill I'm about to give someone Karma and see it. Then I'm just like "Take Away??? WTF?"

[ObsidianShenKa]

I agree, there are more effective solutions to grievances.

Like public humiliation.

[mara]

I agree, there are more effective solutions to grievances.

Like public humiliation.
Hey you didn't humiliate me..I felt bad because I was wrong to say the things I said and I believe I misjudged you. :) (if you were referring to me)

[ObsidianShenKa]

Hey you didn't humiliate me..I felt bad because I was wrong to say the things I said and I believe I misjudged you. :) (if you were referring to me)
Actually, lol, no I wasn't referring to you.

But I prefer debating and mudslinging in public fora as opposed to in private, as when there's an audience people are much less likely to sandbag, and the crowd can call fouls, if you can catch two different sports metaphors belonging to two different sports being uttered by someone who doesn't really play much in the way of sports.

When people are watching, a weasel is lessl likely to turn into a backstabbing weasel.

[mara]

okay..although I guess I did manage to publicly humiliate myself. It wouldn't be the first time.

[ObsidianShenKa]

Won't be the last ;)

j/k :p

[mara]

sad, but true.

[ObsidianShenKa]

Aww :/

[Old Witch]

I had it taken away twice twice when I truly spoke my mind about something......was no biggie.....

[AuroraSilvermist]

I never have, even for posts that I disagree with. I just don't see the point. *shrug*

I got red karma once for dishing out karma in a playful "karma train" post, which I just sort of laughed off. In fact, I think I gave the person green karma back. :lol:

[Flaire-FireStar]

I have taken karma away...
And I brag when I get it taken from me.

[ObsidianShenKa]

I had it taken away twice twice…
:yayah:

[Yasmine Galenorn]

I never have, even for posts that I disagree with. I just don't see the point. *shrug*

I got red karma once for dishing out karma in a playful "karma train" post, which I just sort of laughed off. In fact, I think I gave the person green karma back. :lol:

Personally, I use the karma system as an abbreviated way of telling someone I really respect or liked their post, or that I hope things will get better, especially when I don't have time or the desire to get caught up in a thread of debate where it's only going to waste time to post.

I've never lost karma, which I'm surprised at (no, that's not an invitation *grins*) and I've never taken karma--first, if I dislike the post that much I'll either reply or I'll just write it off as not worth replying to. Second, if somebody bothers me *that* much, then I need to take a break from MW or just ignore their posts. And third--I know that a number of people aren't going to like what I have to say on certain subjects, and that's their right, and it's all subjective in the end, just like it's my right to think some folks are stupid, idiotic, nuts, or just plain annoying. My taking karma points from somebody is akin to telling them they shouldn't have the freedom to say what they did. And even if I think they're the biggest jerk this side of Bush, I will still defend their right to be so--as long as it remains in thought and word. (disclaimer: I do not condone hateful actions...at least not the type we usually think of as that).

I don't usually post my stronger thoughts here anyway--*snorts* I bet I could alienate every single person on this board if I tried hard enough, but why bother? I have better ways to expend my energy.

So there...my take on things.

Yasmine

[AterCorax]

I once gave red karma to mol. :) And once to some other person.

I only give red karma to those that give it to me. So, if someone gives you red, give the red back to them. That's how I see things...

-Ater

[soilsigh aingeal]

One time someone asked for it, there was a thread about it, I think it was Semele, but I can't remember. She asked for it so I took it :)

[ObsidianShenKa]

I don't usually post my stronger thoughts here anyway--*snorts* I bet I could alienate every single person on this board if I tried hard enough...
I knew there was a reason I liked you. :spinner:

[Starpixie]

Hey, I'm having a hard enough time getting Karma, no time to take others. That would be mean of me.

[Arinya]

yes I have taken and have had taken. . .

I only take if the person is a real knob. . .

I have only had it taken from someone who is a real knob and from someone who didn't make sense as to why. . .

I do not like taking or having taken. . .

Donna

I'm a real knob? :foh:
On that note, you're the only one whose ever taken from me. Shrug. It hurt a bit because I only had a different opinion then you, but, shrug. No hard feelings. :)

I've never taken, but if I see a reason to I might...it'd have to be pretty bad though.

[ObsidianShenKa]

You are such a knob, Arin.

All us Michiganders are quite knobbish.

[Arinya]

You are such a knob, Arin.

All us Michiganders are quite knobbish.

That we are! We can't really help it though, it's this damn changing weather! Put's everyone into a knoby mood, that it does.

[morrigen]

Personally, I use the karma system as an abbreviated way of telling someone I really respect or liked their post, or that I hope things will get better, especially when I don't have time or the desire to get caught up in a thread of debate where it's only going to waste time to post.

I've never lost karma, which I'm surprised at (no, that's not an invitation *grins*) and I've never taken karma--first, if I dislike the post that much I'll either reply or I'll just write it off as not worth replying to. Second, if somebody bothers me *that* much, then I need to take a break from MW or just ignore their posts. And third--I know that a number of people aren't going to like what I have to say on certain subjects, and that's their right, and it's all subjective in the end, just like it's my right to think some folks are stupid, idiotic, nuts, or just plain annoying. My taking karma points from somebody is akin to telling them they shouldn't have the freedom to say what they did. And even if I think they're the biggest jerk this side of Bush, I will still defend their right to be so--as long as it remains in thought and word. (disclaimer: I do not condone hateful actions...at least not the type we usually think of as that).

I don't usually post my stronger thoughts here anyway--*snorts* I bet I could alienate every single person on this board if I tried hard enough, but why bother? I have better ways to expend my energy.

So there...my take on things.

Yasmine

And that pretty much sums up my position, too. I've only actually been tempted to give red karma once, and that was some months ago....but I didn't...ignorance is often it's own punishment.

[Yasmine Galenorn]

I knew there was a reason I liked you. :spinner:

:evilway:

Umm hmm...but I've learned to pick and choose my battles--it's a better expenditure of energy. ~grins~

Yasmine

[Bec_W]

Personally, I use the karma system as an abbreviated way of telling someone I really respect or liked their post, or that I hope things will get better, especially when I don't have time or the desire to get caught up in a thread of debate where it's only going to waste time to post.


Exactly, usually I use it to let some one know that I thought they gave good advice or that I found their information useful.

[fireswimmer]

I have taken karma away. One person I thought was being horribly cruel. I gave them an explanation when I took the karma. Their response was to take my karma with the comment of loosen up. It does not really bug me because they were nto being cruel to me, they were being cruel to the person who started the thread. I have taken it away from someone else because I thought that they were being very derogatory to the person who started a thread, and derogatory to an entire path. In addition to that they actually wrote that they were not being judgemental after spending a few paragraphs being exactly that.

I have given a lot of good karma but I think that cruelty is intolerable.

[Starpixie]

You are such a knob, Arin.

All us Michiganders are quite knobbish.
Hey speak for yourself! :tongueout

[Pol]

I haven't taken any, yet. There have been a few times when people have acted with just repulsive manners and I was tempted, but I haven't yet.

My question is: What are the grey ticks? I've got a couple of them, but with messages like 'good point' or something, as if they're giving karma.
And once I had some karma given with an insulting message, I can only presume the person meant to take away. :>

[{Tigress}]

I haven't taken any, yet. There have been a few times when people have acted with just repulsive manners and I was tempted, but I haven't yet.

My question is: What are the grey ticks? I've got a couple of them, but with messages like 'good point' or something, as if they're giving karma.
And once I had some karma given with an insulting message, I can only presume the person meant to take away. :>

Greys are from newbies to MW who don't have enough Karma or posts (can't remember which, check the FAQ for more info) to give out green or red Karma.

[ObsidianShenKa]

Hey speak for yourself! :tongueout
Stop acting so knobby.

And make sure your vehicle's license plate is blue, because I won't talk to white-plate drivers.

[ObsidianShenKa]

That we are! We can't really help it though, it's this damn changing weather! Put's everyone into a knoby mood, that it does.
Yes, yes it does.

Hail, hail from the nine-oh-siiiiiix whoop whoop jigga.

*kills self*

[ObsidianShenKa]

Umm hmm...but I've learned to pick and choose my battles--it's a better expenditure of energy. ~grins~
Wisdom is the better part of valour :elf:

[Starpixie]

Stop acting so knobby.

And make sure your vehicle's license plate is blue, because I won't talk to white-plate drivers.
LMAO!!!!!!!
Um so is the service plate I have ok?