21-08-2019, 11:39 PM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by keezoy
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Baiting though is just having a cunning talent to find a weak spot with somebody or being able to guess where their vulnerabilities are. Then go for that spot. The spot where they know it might hurt. The reaction is the reward. So they can sit back smugly and say something like "NO sense of humour? (haha)..or accuse them of being thin skinned. Or the old chestnut.."I'm entitled to my opinion"..Yes they are but how far does the "entitlement" go?.. Not much different to bullying really. Of course it's different when it's incoming to them. Often they can dish it out but can't take it. If I strike this kind of thing - anywhere- I agree that the best reaction is none. That can be a tall order when somebody belittles you or trivialises your view...or you.
22-08-2019, 12:20 AM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by keezoy
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Hey Floydy. I think I probably agree with you. I usually do but what's a PM? Also while we're here. what's a "WUM" ?
Private Message, cobber.
Dunno what a WUM is
Woman Under Man?
22-08-2019, 01:49 AM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by Mups
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Yes Basser, I agree entirely. Ignore 'em if you can.
There's the Baiters, the WUMs, the Trolls, the Control freaks and the 'Last Worders.'
All of which are a pain in the bum.
Apart from that, I find most people are very nice.
22-08-2019, 01:54 AM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Having worked in a factory with 25 other blokes for 35 years baiting happens all the time Arty, it's just part of factory life and you become immune to it. It's a bit harder to spot on a forum because you don't know anybody personally, especially when you are a newby, but after a while all the usual suspects become visible. Try not to get drawn, and either ignore it or use your sense of humour.....
22-08-2019, 02:12 AM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by Muddy
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Wind Up Mercant .
22-08-2019, 02:23 AM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
[QUOTE=Bratti;1768201]I’m sure I fit in there somewhere.[/QUOTEIt is important (to me) to point out that I think there is a big difference between reacting aggressively, judgmentally, rudely or in any other way inappropriately to the statements, opinions, beliefs or values of others and simply disagreeing with them. I am the first to admit that I have been guilty of that here a couple of times and I regret it. Not taking sole responsibility mind. Just my part of it. Some people here have strong opinions that I disagree with. Others that I do. But sometimes people say things here that are so hard to read that It's hard sometimes not to react negatively or defensively. Nevertheless I do agree with you. For the most part the people here are great and it's a good place to spend time. I've certainly learned a lot about Brexit!
22-08-2019, 08:23 AM
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[QUOTE=keezoy;1768205]
Originally Posted by Bratti
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I’m sure I fit in there somewhere. [/QUOTEIt is important (to me) to point out that I think there is a big difference between reacting aggressively, judgmentally, rudely or in any other way inappropriately to the statements, opinions, beliefs or values of others and simply disagreeing with them. I am the first to admit that I have been guilty of that here a couple of times and I regret it. Not taking sole responsibility mind. Just my part of it. Some people here have strong opinions that I disagree with. Others that I do. But sometimes people say things here that are so hard to read that It's hard sometimes not to react negatively or defensively. Nevertheless I do agree with you. For the most part the people here are great and it's a good place to spend time. I've certainly learned a lot about Brexit!
22-08-2019, 01:16 PM
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Re: What Exactly Is ‘Baiting’ On Forums?
Originally Posted by Tiffany
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I keep out of controversial threads. I like a quiet peaceful net life.
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