Blacklisted Again...

Gotta love it... LOL

from JoeUser Forums
The maturity level here sometimes astounds me. You know what, though? That's ok... because I'm not nearly as sensitive as some here at JU can be. I just have to sit back and laugh. :)

Comments can be deleted. People can silence your voice. You can only hope that perhaps a grain of the truth you were trying to share gets through. Intentions make no difference. It doesn't matter that you are being truthful, that you're sharing your heart, or your opinions, or that you may actually be concerned about someone.

I can see blacklisting someone for using profanity on your blog. I can see blacklisting someone for hurling baseless insults that are nothing but inflammatory. What I don't get is bloggers who silence anyone who says something they don't like. Yep... that's mature.

I guess, if the truth hurts or comes a bit too close to home... for some blacklist is the only option. It's sad, really. I wish someone would post a sign... "Wrong door. The teen room is two doors down on the left..."

I hope eliminating my option to comment on your blog has made you feel better. I hope something does.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Who would blacklist a fuzzy HC Bear like you? ;~D
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
If you're talking to me, I didn't blacklist you, I disabled comments on the whole article. It was turning into a "let's psychoanalyze Marcie" fest when the whole point was just that I think that the general mood at JU lately has been crappy.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hi HC.

Well, if you are blacklisted somewhere too bad for them! Their loss sister.

Don't let it get you down or make you angry. Some people think when you disagree with them you don't like them. I actually know a lot of adults like that, so, what can you do? Nothing.

Just be yourself. I like you that way!
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Please tell me you are about to point us at the amazingly mature and thoughtful comment that caused some bigoted fool to blacklist you.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Who would blacklist a fuzzy HC Bear like you? ;~D

Hmmmm... warm and fuzzy. That's me!

If you're talking to me, I didn't blacklist you, I disabled comments on the whole article. It was turning into a "let's psychoanalyze Marcie" fest when the whole point was just that I think that the general mood at JU lately has been crappy.

And that caused me to not be able to comment on your thread about M&M as well? Or was that one disabled for comments too? If so, why post it to the forums? If not, my bad. The principle still stands though. I've seen it over and over here. If you don't like what someone has to say, just blacklist 'em... that'll show em. Unfortunately, it often has the opposite effect, because as a result of the banning, the issue gets more coverage than it would have had the comments been left alone. Ah, well.

Just be yourself. I like you that way!

You too, girlie... much. Thanks!

Please tell me you are about to point us at the amazingly mature and thoughtful comment that caused some bigoted fool to blacklist you.

Now if I were to reference it, it would generate points for the user, wouldn't it? Not playin' that game anymore... LOL.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
ahem....
was that a slam to teenagers in saying all of them are immature, mother?

lol.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
ahem....
was that a slam to teenagers in saying all of them are immature, mother?

lol.

LOL... if I said "the Junior High Room" would that make you feel better? ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) You, my darling, are far more mature than some of the bloggers here...
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
And that caused me to not be able to comment on your thread about M&M as well? Or was that one disabled for comments too? If so, why post it to the forums? If not, my bad. The principle still stands though. I've seen it over and over here. If you don't like what someone has to say, just blacklist 'em... that'll show em. Unfortunately, it often has the opposite effect, because as a result of the banning, the issue gets more coverage than it would have had the comments been left alone. Ah, well.


Do you really care that I want an Eminem CD for Christmas? I think I'm just going to write for me for a while...if other people like yourself choose to read, that's fine, but I don't need to be psychoanalyzed anymore. If you choose not to read, that's fine and dandy, too. Whatever floats your boat.
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I guess I haven't been on long enough to get blacklisted yet.....it's only a matter of time by the sounds of this. Sure surprised I haven't yet......

now you've got me very curious.......
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
if you don't want to hear people's opinions about something you write, don't post online about something people are going to comment on...
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
because you're jealous of their incredible abilities in the art of language??
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Meh....blacklisting tells alot about people. Im blacklisted at at least two threads.....one of whom I cant even figure out why Im on his list...but oh well.

I have yet to blacklist anyone. Its free speech and they are entitled to their opinion, however dumb it might be. Not saying Im right, but many people just get all whacko for no reason and go off...then I just keep them around for entertainment purposes just to see them get annoyed. It has worked incredibly well for one person in particular, who has it seems taken a break from commenting and getting in a tizzy....I miss the spazzyness.

Ive even been blacklisted so that I was denied the ability to comment on a thread that someone made that totally went off on me...while the writer and their surrounding groupies all giggled and swarmed in the corner with reply after reply.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Marcie: ON the contrary, I think you need to be analyzed a great deal more, and by someone who has the credentials to really help. Your masochistic tendency to play "Hit me... why are you hitting me? Hit me... why are you hitting me?!?" really make me wonder if you are all there.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
I suppose it's never occurred to you that you get back what you put in to the place, hmm? In these past few weeks I have been quite wowed at the kindness of JUsers, and even wrote about it in my article about JUser "angels." We have had homeless people find a home here, (Gid) a computerless person be given a working machine (Mason) a very sick cat provided medical care (Gene) and an emergency vet bill paid in full (me.)

I have found sympathy, understanding and damned good advice about my various health problems, been entertained with jokes and personal anecedotes, and informed about various political issues.

I have ALSO been called a "b*tch" and a "c*nt" (within the past 24 hours!) and been accused of scamming JUsers for money. (in regards to the vet bill.)

Am I dwelling on that? Pffft. Who cares?

The problem isnt JU, Marcie, it's YOU. You've been pissing EVERYONE off lately, look in the mirror and ask who's changed, us or you? US....or you? JU is the same as its always been, you just cant handle it anymore, for whatever reason.

I am truly becoming concerned about the children left in your daily care.


Do you realize the games you play? I should have known YOU couldn't uphold your end of the deal--ignoring me. I think I've been doing pretty good. But here's another one of your poops. Why am I not surprised?
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ahh, well, that explains your attraction to Marcie, Zig. You enjoy the company and conversation of whackos!


see...point reinforced...people are entitled to their opinion....no matter how dumb, stupid, insulting and assanine it might be. People can just open their mouths and let the crap speweth forth because they dont know when to shut it.
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think you're crazy.


Ummm...ditto.
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
The person you used to be was bright and special, full of promise, the person you've become is a dime-a-dozen, just another internet kook waiting for the men in the white coats.


No...I was a bitch then, too.
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
I can see blacklisting someone for using profanity on your blog. I can see blacklisting someone for hurling baseless insults that are nothing but inflammatory.

That's what I did on my blog, had asked a male to not swear, and he did it again and said "is that what you mean?" and another
obnoxious male made a vulgar suggestive remark and he's on the blacklist. And one other male that posted a filthy joke/comment
is now on the list, along with a friend of his that has persisted in swearing and knocking people I like.

I don't blacklist just because I don't like their opinions, there's a difference between stating one's opinion
and making nasty remarks about someone.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
"I don't blacklist just because I don't like their opinions, there's a difference between stating one's opinion
and making nasty remarks about someone."


There's also a difference between people who want to discuss, even argue, and those who just want to state a poorly thought-out opinion and act outraged when someone challenges it. After a while you realize how badly it effects the course of a discussion, and how beneficial it is just to remove such people from them.

I have no problem with people who tell me I'm wrong and back it up with facts and opinion, but it is intolerable when those same people act as though you've harmed them when you use the same tone, and even sometimes a MORE polite tone to reply.

Me, I say let the stricken deer go weep.
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top


There's also a difference between people who want to discuss, even argue, and those who just want to state a poorly thought-out opinion and act outraged when someone challenges it. After a while you realize how badly it effects the course of a discussion, and how beneficial it is just to remove such people from them. I have no problem with people who tell me I'm wrong and back it up with facts and opinion, but it is intolerable when those same people act as though you've harmed them when you use the same tone, and even sometimes a MORE polite tone to reply.


Very well said Baker and so accurate!
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Just shrug it off; it happens to everybody eventually. It's like getting your wisdom teeth! Well... sort of...

Dan
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Meh....blacklisting tells alot about people.


Oh my....your arrogance is simply astounding. Just astounding.

I'm speechless. Really.

And you wonder why people dislike you.
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top

I was goin gto ask who could possibly black list you, but I guess the comments brought that out.  Dont sweat it.  Blacklisting is a sign of strong opinions on your part that someone else does not, can not, or will not tolerate.  Or as someone else said, for the trolls that like to throw stink bombs on your blog with no meaningful additions to make.

I have been blacklisted 4 times.  Once I think it was a mistake, the other 3 were because the people could not have a rational debate and had to blacklist me for fear that I might taint their utopian ideals.

You are always welcome on my blog.  I have never seen a bad comment by you, even though I dont agree with all of them.

Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top
I feel exactly what your saying. You give a person a little bit of power and it goes to their head. As long as your not being rude or unecessarily cruel then you should be able to debate, with facts and what you consider to be the truth, to the death. people are afraid of their views being challenged or uprooted. To many arguments are fueled by pride and ego and not facts and research. where are the moral warriors who are in true search of truth and not arguments?