Is heavy questioning appropriate in light threads?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:41 pm

What's the Darwin reference? What does it mean?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:50 pm

I lean toward it being a joke.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:57 pm

Ahso!;1407723 wrote: What's the Darwin reference? What does it mean?

Maybe scrolling down to the bottom and checking out "similar threads"

would help you.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:01 pm

valerie;1407728 wrote: Maybe scrolling down to the bottom and checking out "similar threads"

would help you.Why can't you simply explain? You wrote it.

Post by **LarsMac** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:46 pm

Ahso!;1407723 wrote: What's the Darwin reference? What does it mean?

valerie;1407728 wrote: Maybe scrolling down to the bottom and checking out "similar threads"

would help you.

Ahso!;1407729 wrote: Why can't you simply explain? You wrote it.

I don't really see this a a Darwin thing.

To win the Darwin award usually requires doing something really stupid that takes one out of the gene pool, preferably before one has actually made a contribution to the population.

Unless this one starts riding a moped, chances are she will never qualify.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:02 pm

LarsMac;1407737 wrote: You can hear the guy snickering as she goes on.

Could she actually be serious?

I remember my dad suggesting moving the deer crossings once, Way back when we lived in Virginia.

I knew he was joking by his grin when I started to argue with him.

He ALWAYS did that to me.I do that to family and friends too. I think this radio broadcast was probably a shtick.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:06 pm

LarsMac;1407738 wrote: I don't really see this a a Darwin thing.

To win the Darwin award usually requires doing something really stupid that takes one out of the gene pool, preferably before one has actually made a contribution to the population.

Unless this one starts riding a moped, chances are she will never qualify.Found the Darwin Awards Website. It states:

The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of

the human genome by honoring those who

accidentally remove themselves from it...

http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:28 pm

valerie;1407728 wrote: Maybe scrolling down to the bottom and checking out "similar threads"

would help you.So after reading the Darwin Awards website and rereading your title and op, it appears you're saying this lady is stupid and should die. Is that accurate?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:37 pm

Ahso!;1407749 wrote: So after reading the Darwin Awards website and rereading your title and op, it appears you're saying this lady is stupid and should die. Is that accurate?

If you're going to start asking that maybe you should scroll down to the bottom and take a look at all the other similar threads and ask those posters the same question too.

Is this really a necessary question?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:51 pm

Betty Boop;1407750 wrote: If you're going to start asking that maybe you should scroll down to the bottom and take a look at all the other similar threads and ask those posters the same question too.

Is this really a necessary question?

It's a relevant question. I'm asking the thread starter what was meant by the title and op. She should be able to handle that. This is the thread in question, not any of the others, And I read some of the others and didn't see where anyone made any similar suggestion.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:57 pm

Ah, you think I'm looking for a fight, don't you? Not true. For all I know Valerie was a bit sloppy with her title and op and I'm simply asking. It's doubtful I'll get an answer anyway.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:27 pm

Ahso !!!! Should I question you about the reasons behind your nomenclature ?

Is it the Chinese comedy exclamation...... the aperture through which everybody defecates ?

Let me spell it out......Darwin Awards.......at times is simply shorthand for people who are obviously disadvantaged in the thought process area.

In a world where people comply with 'Go slow' 'Keep left' (Or in America) 'Keep right' signs....................signs that say 'Deer crossing' to some people......mean that Deer are 'allowed' to cross at that point.

Some people believe everything including Deer are legislated for, some believe Deer ought to be able to read and understand official notices.......they don't see the sign as warnings to human drivers.

This is the point of the threads title.......you either 'get it' or you don't ......you obviously don't...................some people don't get the obvious sometimes......and that IS the joke.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:39 pm

Another Bruv lecture. Don't you ever get tired of hearing yourself?

You can ask me anything you like, Bruv. Promise me one thing though; if someone else decides to inquire something of me, don't go off on them. Okay? Relax, Little Fella.

As for my username: my father liked to say Ahso! in a jovial manner sometimes and so I decided to use it.

How 'bout yours?

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:49 am

Ahso!;1407749 wrote: So after reading the Darwin Awards website and rereading your title and op, it appears you're saying this lady is stupid and should die. Is that accurate?

No one, here or associated with the Darwin Awards, is suggesting that anyone should go away and die - it's a light hearted look at life.

Dissecting the "fun" out of "fun" is not, well, fun.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:57 am

Ahso!;1407761 wrote: Another Bruv lecture. Don't you ever get tired of hearing yourself?
I would refer you to our relative 'Join date' and post count for an answer to that

You can ask me anything you like, Bruv. Promise me one thing though; if someone else decides to inquire something of me, don't go off on them. Okay? Relax, Little Fella.

As for my username: my father liked to say Ahso! in a jovial manner sometimes and so I decided to use it.

How 'bout yours?
'Little Fella' ? Relax ?

You might be surprised to know I am almost horizontal on the relaxation stakes, and not little in any way.

'Bruv' is a shortened version of brother used in London for friends, relations and strangers as a term of familiarity, just like 'mate', 'love', or 'darling'

Friendly lot us Londoners, aint we ?

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:29 am

I like Bruv's "lectures".

And it really is amazing what you can find online.

Urban Dictionary: bruv

This cranky insistence that someone provide the meaning of something when they're sitting on the world's best research tool reminds me of the flurry of tweets the last time the Titanic was in the news. People would rather post "OMG, Titanic was a real ship and not just a movie?!?" then take a moment to look it up and not look like a dumbass.

Google is your friend.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:48 am

Ahso!;1407761 wrote: Another Bruv lecture. Don't you ever get tired of hearing yourself?

Well, given the choice.....

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:11 am

Bryn Mawr;1407771 wrote: No one, here or associated with the Darwin Awards, is suggesting that anyone should go away and die - it's a light hearted look at life.

Dissecting the "fun" out of "fun" is not, well, fun.Yes, it's obvious that the idea behind the Darwin Awards is light hearted. Since the award is attributed to people after they've passed as was pointed out earlier, I thought I'd ask what the thought process was behind the title. It's a broadening of the discussion, and a relevant question. Valerie's was an odd way of associating the Darwin Awards with this radio broadcast.

Now that you and Koan have provided Valerie with a couple of reasonable answers to my query to choose from, she can, or she might have another explanation. Again, it's doubtful I'll get one. No biggie though.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:12 am

Snowfire;1407786 wrote: Well, given the choice.....Meaning?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:15 am

SnoozeAgain;1407784 wrote: I like Bruv's "lectures".

And it really is amazing what you can find online.

Urban Dictionary: bruv

This cranky insistence that someone provide the meaning of something when they're sitting on the world's best research tool reminds me of the flurry of tweets the last time the Titanic was in the news. People would rather post "OMG, Titanic was a real ship and not just a movie?!?" then take a moment to look it up and not look like a dumbass.

Google is your friend.Google can't explain one's thought processes. Or why a particular person might be passive aggressive.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:19 am

SnoozeAgain;1407784 wrote: I like Bruv's "lectures".

Please..................do I 'lecture' ?

And I thought I was summarising................well I never.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:21 am

Ahso!;1407789 wrote: Meaning?

Meaning I'd rather listen to the sound of Bruv's voice given the aggressive nature of your questioning. I would suggest your voice is much louder and unnecessarily imposing in a humourous thread. I have no idea where you had hoped to take it

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:21 am

One person's lectures are another person's amusing observations.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:24 am

Bruv;1407792 wrote: Please..................do I 'lecture' ?

And I thought I was summarising................well I never.Yes Bruv, you often tell people what is better, something they should do as opposed to what they've done or said.

Of course Snooze will have another passive-aggressive explanation for putting "lecture' in quotes.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:26 am

Passiveâ€“aggressive behavior is an umbrella term describing certain types of behavior in interpersonal interactions. It is characterised by an obstructionist or hostile manner that indicates aggression, or, in more general terms, expressing aggression in non-assertive, subtle (i.e. passive or indirect) ways. It can be seen in some cases as a personality trait or disorder marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive, usually disavowed, resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations.

Me ?

I would have said bemused, mildly irritated, nothing more.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:29 am

Snowfire;1407793 wrote: Meaning I'd rather listen to the sound of Bruv's voice given the aggressive nature of your questioning. I would suggest your voice is much louder and unnecessarily imposing in a humourous thread. I have no idea where you had hoped to take itI hadn't hoped to take it anywhere. It was an inquiry about an individual's thought process.

Have you bothered to ask yourself why a simple question about one's motives is irritating to you?

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:31 am

Bruv;1407797 wrote: Passiveâ€“aggressive behavior is an umbrella term describing certain types of behavior in interpersonal interactions. It is characterised by an obstructionist or hostile manner that indicates aggression, or, in more general terms, expressing aggression in non-assertive, subtle (i.e. passive or indirect) ways. It can be seen in some cases as a personality trait or disorder marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive, usually disavowed, resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations.

Me ?

I would have said bemused, mildly irritated, nothing more.Good for you.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:33 am

"AD HOMINEM, AD HOMINEM!!!!" he screamed shrilly.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:33 am

Enough derailing of this thread.

It's a video of something funny, full stop.

It's this manner of posting ahso that drives people away from posting something they thought was light hearted.

I don't expect for one minute Valerie will be back to answer your questions seeing as you've wrecked her thread.

You do come across as aggressive and as picking holes in others choices of words. This is fine within a serious discussion but not in a light hearted 'let's have a laugh' thread.

There are plenty of jokes that go way past my brain too, I choose to not engage with such threads.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:37 am

I'd like to apologize to Valerie for my participation. Sorry Val! :yh_flower

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:40 am

Ahso!;1407798 wrote: I hadn't hoped to take it anywhere. It was an inquiry about an individual's thought process.

Have you bothered to ask yourself why a simple question about one's motives is irritating to you?

My only irritation is why you are so confrontational and have been since you entered the thread. It was started, clearly, for entertainment purposes and was dismantled into a desire to examine someones thought process. I am at a loss as to why you cannot enjoy a thread for what it is, instead of dissecting its content and that of its creator. If this is not for you and your need is much more substantial, then you should maybe just pass it by.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:41 am

SnoozeAgain;1407800 wrote: "AD HOMINEM, AD HOMINEM!!!!" he screamed shrilly.

Please don't make that noise. It makes my ears bleed

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:43 am

Betty Boop;1407801 wrote: Enough derailing of this thread.

It's a video of something funny, full stop.

It's this manner of posting ahso that drives people away from posting something they thought was light hearted.

I don't expect for one minute Valerie will be back to answer your questions seeing as you've wrecked her thread.

You do come across as aggressive and as picking holes in others choices of words. This is fine within a serious discussion but not in a light hearted 'let's have a laugh' thread.

There are plenty of jokes that go way past my brain too, I choose to not engage with such threads.Sorry, BB, but that's just ludicrous. I didn't wreck anything. I asked a simple question and got jumped on by certain people for daring to ask. This mob mentality in this forum is what keeps people away, not asking a valid question.

You all may not like how I asked the question and I'm up for criticism on that part, but to accuse me of intentially derailing this thread is completely inaccurate.

I haven't responded any more aggressively to any individual than has been so toward me.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:45 am

SnoozeAgain;1407802 wrote: I'd like to apologize to Valerie for my participation. Sorry Val! :yh_flowerIt's always after the fact with you, isn't it. you get your cheap shots in and then provide an excuse for them. Think before you post and you won't need to do so much apologizing.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:48 am

Snowfire;1407805 wrote: My only irritation is why you are so confrontational and have been since you entered the thread. It was started, clearly, for entertainment purposes and was dismantled into a desire to examine someones thought process. I am at a loss as to why you cannot enjoy a thread for what it is, instead of dissecting its content and that of its creator. If this is not for you and your need is much more substantial, then you should maybe just pass it by.Really? Stating that I thought the broadcast was a shtick was confrontational? I think you're reacting a bit emotional. Funny, I never thought that of you before.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:52 am

Ahso!;1407809 wrote: Really? Stating that I thought the broadcast was a shtick was confrontational? I think you're reacting a bit emotional. Funny, I never thought that of you before.Boy, you get all weird when someone buys you a drink.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:53 am

Ahso!;1407788 wrote: Yes, it's obvious that the idea behind the Darwin Awards is light hearted. Since the award is attributed to people after they've passed as was pointed out earlier, I thought I'd ask what the thought process was behind the title. It's a broadening of the discussion, and a relevant question. Valerie's was an odd way of associating the Darwin Awards with this radio broadcast.

Now that you and Koan have provided Valerie with a couple of reasonable answers to my query to choose from, she can, or she might have another explanation. Again, it's doubtful I'll get one. No biggie though.

I think the explanations were provided for your benefit as you didn't appear to get the idea of light and fluffy

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:57 am

Ahso!;1407808 wrote: It's always after the fact with you, isn't it. you get your cheap shots in and then provide an excuse for them. Think before you post and you won't need to do so much apologizing.

I wasn't apologizing to YOU, you twat. And I didn't make any excuses, I simply and honestly apologized to my friend.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:08 am

Bruv summarises/lectures...... this thread kind of sums up the problem with mankind.......as he backs out the door.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:11 am

Bryn Mawr;1407812 wrote: I think the explanations were provided for your benefit as you didn't appear to get the idea of light and fluffy :-)No, i got the light and fluffy part just fine and was enjoying that part as well, if you go back and reread my earlier posts. But as I looked into the Darwin Awards, of which I'd never heard of before, it dawned on me that the linking of this particular radio broadcast was odd, and so i inquired. There's nothing wrong with that. Perhaps how i posed my question was more blunt than it could have been, and as i said, I'm up for that criticism. Like bruv and snooze, I'm not always very tactful in my questioning because I like to be sure my meaning comes across the first time around.

In no way was i looking for a fight here, though it appears others were lying in wait for one. The defensive posture and personality this forum has taken on is troubling, and should be of concern to you.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:19 am

Bruv;1407816 wrote: Bruv summarises/lectures...... this thread kind of sums up the problem with mankind.......as he backs out the door.I'd say this thread is full of examples of some tendencies humans have regarding mob mentality. it's an interesting phenomena, and we're only one of two species known to display the behavior in the form we do.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:23 am

Bryn Mawr;1407812 wrote: I think the explanations were provided for your benefit as you didn't appear to get the idea of light and fluffy :-)BTW - I appreciate your's and Koan's explanations. Those are the sort of responses that make for interesting, honest and respectful dialogue.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:26 am

SnoozeAgain;1407813 wrote: I wasn't apologizing to YOU, you twat. And I didn't make any excuses, I simply and honestly apologized to my friend.And then there's this. A behavior which seeks to drive the anxiety level up.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:28 am

I'd also say this thread is full of examples of tendencies some humans show that they like to be right all the time and blame mob mentality for pointing it out.

Me, I'm with the Bonobo approach to sorting out the anxiety's of life

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:32 am

Apologizing for my minimal involvement in the destruction of a good thread shouldn't cause anxiety in a normal person. :-2

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:33 am

Snowfire;1407823 wrote: I'd also say this thread is full of examples of tendencies some humans show that they like to be right all the time and blame mob mentality for pointing it out.

Me, I'm with the Bonobo approach to sorting out the anxiety's of lifeWhere have I tried to be right? I've spent the morning fending off attacks and insults. You're misreading me to an alarming degree.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:39 am

I've said enough. We're going round in ever decreasing circles and it's probably best we all bow out

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:41 am

Snowfire;1407827 wrote: I've said enough. We're going round in ever decreasing circles and it's probably best we all bow outThat's fine, though I'd really appreciate you backing up a couple of your claims before leaving.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:47 am

Ahso!;1407828 wrote: That's fine, though I'd really appreciate you backing up a couple of your claims before leaving.

*sigh* I think that says it all. You sometimes have to suck it up and leave it alone. I'm done.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:48 am

Snowfire;1407829 wrote: *sigh* I think that says it all. You sometimes have to suck it up and leave it alone. I'm done.Project much?