False troll accusations ...

[Rocker]

As opposed to Doug and Landseka?

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I don't think anyone believes that Doug and Landseka's avatars are accurate representations of their appearance. And I am not sure their avatars have contributed to the esteem in which they are held. But at least they have made some useful contributions to the forum. I think if Otila had used a nondescript avatar in the first instance, until she had established her presence on the forum on the basis of her interest in woodworking, and had later posted her picture in the rogues' gallery, if she felt like doing so, she would still be a valued member of the forum. But, as it was, we could be forgiven for suspecting that she came here just to cause a stir.

Rocker

[outback]

Here she is, go get her.....

http://babes.net/detail.asp?ID=2809

Holy snappin' elephant crap! :eek:

[Cliff Rogers]

Not up to scratch Cliff , only 36 instead of 38DD

Closest I could find in a hurry....
I did find a 6'1 38 24 34 but he's not a DD or blonde.

[Rusty]

Holy snappin' elephant crap! :eek:

You're not kiddin'. Words cannot express:eek: ...nor can available credit allow me to follow all the links...not that I would, this is a family forum.

[RETIRED]

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I don't think anyone believes that Doug and Landseka's avatars are accurate representations of their appearance. And I am not sure their avatars have contributed to the esteem in which they are held. But at least they have made some useful contributions to the forum. I think if Otila had used a nondescript avatar in the first instance, until she had established her presence on the forum on the basis of her interest in woodworking, and had later posted her picture in the rogues' gallery, if she felt like doing so, she would still be a valued member of the forum. But, as it was, we could be forgiven for suspecting that she came here just to cause a stir.

Rocker

You could well be right Rocker but I was pointing out the fact that if someone posts an attractive or a um, er, "alluring" avatar it always elicits some comment either positive or negative.

I get a little tired of people jumping to conclusions that anyone new or argumentive is a "troll". There are some "trolls" on here and I know most of their identities (it is hard to hide on the net) and as long as they are harmless I don't worry. Some actually are quite helpful and others amusing.

It really irks me when I see normal people go completely troppo and start slinging accusations and mud (mostly unfounded) and some members get offended. I don't blame them.

I have always given people the benefit of the doubt and time to prove their worth before commenting. Otherwise I just axe them 'cause I can. Pests or spammers just aren't tolerated by any of the moderators.

[echnidna]

................I get a little tired of people jumping to conclusions that anyone new or argumentive is a "troll". There are some "trolls" on here and I know most of their identities (it is hard to hide on the net) and as long as they are harmless I don't worry. Some actually are quite helpful and others amusing.

It really irks me when I see normal people go completely troppo and start slinging accusations and mud (mostly unfounded) and some members get offended. I don't blame them.

I have always given people the benefit of the doubt and time to prove their worth before commenting. Otherwise I just axe them 'cause I can. Pests or spammers just aren't tolerated by any of the moderators.

Pity the troppos don't follow your example.
Really wonder sometimes how many worthwhile people give up in disgust to the detriment of the forum.

[Rocker]

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I think that the moderators do a great job on this forum in steering a course between being too easy or too hard on people who step out of line, or who come to the forum with other agendas than engaging in the exchange of woodworking information.

You are are of course right in saying that all new members should be given a fair go, but new members also have to realize that if they put up an alluring avatar in a blokey forum they must expect that it will cause a stir and maybe elicit some unwelcome comments. There is a small group of toxic feminists who are attractive but embittered by a bad experience with men, who go out of their way to lead men on, and then kick them in the nuts when they respond. I don't know if Otila was one of these, but I think she was unduly sensitive to leave as she did.

Rocker

[silentC]

I came across a new term (to me) recently in Wikipedia. Sock Puppet. This is a false identity used by a regular forum member when they want to poke fun, make a point, or otherwise cause mischief anonymously. I don't suppose we'd have any of those around here though...

[Two-Words]

we do

[The Troll]

I get a little tired of people jumping to conclusions that anyone new or argumentive is a "troll".

My point exactly, we trolls can be quite convivial once you get to know us

[zenwood]

if they put up an alluring avatar in a blokey forum they must expect that it will ... elicit some unwelcome comments

I understand what you're saying, Rocker, and kind of agree. It's very delicate though: extend the logic just a bit and you end up with: "our rude behaviour was her fault because of her appearance", which I don't think is justified.

[Zed]

IM glad I didnt respond to Otila, I think i'll semi retire....

[HappyHammer]

There is a small group of toxic feminists who are attractive but embittered by a bad experience with men, who go out of their way to lead men on, and then kick them in the nuts when they respond.

But you're not bitter right Rocker

HH.

[kiwigeo]

There is a small group of toxic feminists who are attractive but embittered by a bad experience with men, who go out of their way to lead men on, and then kick them in the nuts when they respond. I don't know if Otila was one of these, but I think she was unduly sensitive to leave as she did.

Rocker

Rocker, I can assure shes not a toxic feminazi.....shes a 21 year old language student (speaks at least 4 languages fluently). She's young and she has a veracious appetite for meeting new people and learning new things.

Cheers Martin

[zenwood]

She's young and she has a veracious appetite for meeting new people and learning new things.

What PMs have you been getting, Kiwi?