Hey mol...what is a personal attack?

[mol]

It seems to be the buzz word around here lately...everyone thinks everyone is making a personal attack. Especially now that this place has official rules. So let me dispell the myth behind personal attacks. Oh, and I have volunteered EasternPriest to be my test subject. Im sure he will be pleased. :p

Obviously...personal attack...is really harsh for this type of environment. The first thing that pops to mind is me reaching through my laptop screen and punching EasternPriest in the mouth (:p). We all know...this is not going to happen.

So what is it?

Well, lets just call it a catch-all phrase for putting someone down.

This is a personal attack:

EasternPriest...you are an idiot!

or

EasternPriest...your opinons are not worth a penny!

Both of those phrases...are not very nice. And they are what I call a personal attack of another member. Which is not allowed here. Now, with that in mind...

This not a personal attack:

EasternPriest...I think you are wrong.

or

EasternPriest...I think your views on that matter are close-minded.

Both of those are NOT an attack...but someone stating an opinon and doing it with an amount of respect and courtesy.

Some would say...so are the first two! Well, thats true...they are opinions...but they are breaking the rule of courtesy...which is...an unspoken rule.

So. Lets look inside of ourselves and see exactly what IS a personal attack. I know every one of you know what is and what is not...you need know guidance. But, I just wanted to set the record straight. :)

Thanks to EasternPriest for being my guinea pig. Especially, since I never asked him in advance. Muwuahahaha. :)

[Mariposa De La Luna]

Thanks Father Site God for the lecture ;) JJ :D

(The above was not a personal attack)

[EasternPriest]

hehehe...reaches through his laptop towards Oklahoma........:p

[EasternPriest]

Originally posted by mol


EasternPriest...your opinons are not worth a penny!




Actually, it'll cost ya at least a buck a thought:D

[Socharis]

Thanx for clarifying Mol

[Socharis]

Originally posted by EasternPriest


Actually, it'll cost ya at least a buck a thought:D

LOL 8O

Thats quite funny.

[Swanspirit]

For that clarification.......
it was timely and much needed ...........
sometimes all that is needed is a change of phrase or some explanation. I have seen some flame wars on message boards that would scorch your eyebrows, and I would hate to see this forum backing down from relevant controversial issues . Name calling is not the same as expression an opinion ..........
Love and Light and Hope
Swannie

[Illuminatus]

This not a personal attack:

EasternPriest...I think you are wrong.

or

EasternPriest...I think your views on that matter are close-minded.

Both of those are NOT an attack...but someone stating an opinon and doing it with an amount of respect and courtesy.

I demand apologies from everybody on the entire board! Many times I have simply flat-out stated "You are wrong" and suffered greatly for this! It is not a personal attack, it is a statement of fact! now how do I make the smiley with the weird tear like some weird anime guy? This one shall have to suffice :D

- Ill

[mol]

Originally posted by Illuminatus


I demand apologies from everybody on the entire board! Many times I have simply flat-out stated "You are wrong" and suffered greatly for this! It is not a personal attack, it is a statement of fact! now how do I make the smiley with the weird tear like some weird anime guy? This one shall have to suffice :D

- Ill

Ah...

But it is not a statement of fact. It is a statement of your opinion.

[Dellit Tandannon]

what about:

"hey, mol, i think you suck!" that's an opinion right?
8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O :p :p :p :D :D :D :D :D

[mol]

Originally posted by Dellit Tandannon
what about:

"hey, mol, i think you suck!" that's an opinion right?
8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O :p :p :p :D :D :D :D :D

Yah...but its not very nice. :(

:p

[Dellit Tandannon]

just figured i'd see how much of a tool i could make myself out to be by insulting the site god hehehehe

[SimplyStrange]

Originally posted by Dellit Tandannon
just figured i'd see how much of a tool i could make myself out to be by insulting the site god hehehehe

*Phew* That was brave of you...

<-------Lacks the courage to insult the site god...:D

[Raynewitch]

Ive been sick so am I right in thinking I missed something that went on here???? Or should I just not ask.....

Love you guys, :heartthro

:elf: Rayne :elf: <---- who is now waiting for the praise of not personally attacking anyone....any minute now it will all come pouring in.....any second....oh well it was a nice thought.

P.S. If that made no sense to you, blame it on my fever....please!

[Raynewitch]

Um while I am here.....whats a fundie?????

[Earth Walker]

Originally posted by Raynewitch
Um while I am here.....whats a fundie?????

They come from Newfoundland. ;)

[Swanspirit]

came from Newfoundland were "Newfies"
siggggh...........

[Earth Walker]

The Bay Of Fundy. ;)

[Myst]

Oy vey Mystique, you've done it again 8O 8O 8O

[Myst]

Originally posted by Raynewitch
Um while I am here.....whats a fundie?????

fundie = fundamentalists.

fun·da·men·tal·ism (fnd-mntl-zm)
n.
A usually religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and often by intolerance of other views and opposition to secularism.

often Fundamentalism An organized, militant Evangelical movement originating in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century in opposition to Protestant Liberalism and secularism, insisting on the inerrancy of Scripture.
Adherence to the theology of this movement.

[slvr_phoenix]

Yay for Mol!

For a while I had been thinking maybe no one really knew. ;)

**ROFL**

[Myst]

hehe Slv :)

[slvr_phoenix]

Hey Mol, is arranging President George W. Bush's words into a consice view on his beliefs considered to be a personal attack against the president?

And if it is, is it I who attacked him, or himself who attacked him? (Since they're his own words, not mine.)

[vocis noctis]

*ponders*

hmm....


what would happen if I would personally attack myself?

"Hey Mark, my opinions suck and so do I!!"

8O j/k ofcourse :p

[Mooncrow]

ummmmmm, if I put my 2 cents in do I get two EasternPriests?

The above is not a personal attack....


BB

Mooncrow

[SeekerSandy]

Originally posted by Dellit Tandannon
what about:

"hey, mol, i think you suck!" that's an opinion right?
8O 8O 8O 8O 8O 8O :p :p :p :D :D :D :D :D

Mol: did you consider that it was in fact an opinion of a more sexual nature? Or maybe even a suggestion?
I am not entirely certain but am willing to bet that it would be quite incorrect.

[Dellit Tandannon]

oh no! i've been found out! :flamer:
lol

[EasternPriest]

Originally posted by Mooncrow
ummmmmm, if I put my 2 cents in do I get two EasternPriests?

The above is not a personal attack....


BB

Mooncrow

You're at least $1.98 short......
(Note this is not a politically incorrect statement against being short)

[gunner]

"fundie = fundamentalists.

fun·da·men·tal·ism (fnd-mntl-zm)
n.
A usually religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and often by intolerance of other views and opposition to secularism.
often Fundamentalism An organized, militant Evangelical movement originating in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th century in opposition to Protestant Liberalism and secularism, insisting on the inerrancy of Scripture.
Adherence to the theology of this movement."

willowraven's answer is a good one, and the dictionary definition but i might add that the same type is found at the fringes of most religions, not only christianity, even or particularly when the mainstream says "live and let live".

[SeekerSandy]

Does yer high-dollar dictionary explain "Snake Charmers," Gunner? Super-fundies!!!!

ps: EasternPriest is worth at least two bits, not two cents (is that an attack, or just inflation?)

[Illuminatus]

Originally posted by SeekerSandy
Does yer high-dollar dictionary explain "Snake Charmers," Gunner? Super-fundies!!!!

ps: EasternPriest is worth at least two bits, not two cents (is that an attack, or just inflation?)

PEOPLE. You are way off topic. The topic of this thread is "Hey mol... what is a personal attack?"

To get this thread back on topic and prevent it being consinged to the Graveyard of Just Silly, I shall provide an example:

Mol - you are a gooberhead!!!!!!!!

[mol]

Originally posted by SeekerSandy


ps: EasternPriest is worth at least two bits, not two cents (is that an attack, or just inflation?)

:lol:

[mol]

Originally posted by slvr_phoenix
Hey Mol, is arranging President George W. Bush's words into a consice view on his beliefs considered to be a personal attack against the president?

And if it is, is it I who attacked him, or himself who attacked him? (Since they're his own words, not mine.)

Hmm..not sure. All I know is...I dont have time to protect the world from personal attacks, just this Community...the rest of the world will have to fend for itself. :smoke:

[mol]

Originally posted by Illuminatus


PEOPLE. You are way off topic. The topic of this thread is "Hey mol... what is a personal attack?"

To get this thread back on topic and prevent it being consinged to the Graveyard of Just Silly, I shall provide an example:

Mol - you are a gooberhead!!!!!!!!

Thanks for you help..

:rolleyes:

;)

[Mooncrow]

Originally posted by EasternPriest


You're at least $1.98 short......
(Note this is not a politically incorrect statement against being short)

I'm NOT short, I'm vertically challenged.....;)


BB

Mooncrow

[SeekerSandy]

Originally posted by Illuminatus


PEOPLE. You are way off topic. The topic of this thread is "Hey mol... what is a personal attack?"

To get this thread back on topic and prevent it being consinged to the Graveyard of Just Silly, I shall provide an example:

Mol - you are a gooberhead!!!!!!!!

Oooooooooooh, that really had to hurt.......

[Margie]

Originally posted by mol


Thanks for you help..

:rolleyes:

;)

8O :crylaugh: :lol: :rotfl:

[EasternPriest]

Originally posted by SeekerSandy
Does yer high-dollar dictionary explain "Snake Charmers," Gunner? Super-fundies!!!!



Snake charmers in which religion? Several around the world use snakes.