Annoying forunites

There is an old saying from Yorkshire in the UK:

"All the world's queer 'cept thee an' me... an' I'm none too sure about thee...."

Mike Harding

Laura,
I don't think there is a lot you can do, by highlighting the behaviour you give these people what they want, attention. My opinion, been on here a while, get used to "the element" and just respond and deal with the usuals, got to watch Truckster he's an initiator................... ho hum ho hum............. Merry Xmas Bruce......

Have a good one Laura, ride the storm, the good ones hang around. Not to sure about this Harding guy either, Merry Xmas Mike.......

Wouldn't life be boring if all our opinions were the same. Come to think of it, what a boring forum we would have.
Cheers and beers
Fred.

Yes, some visitors only come for a stir. They rarely offer their expertise. Perhaps it comes from another Yorkshire saying,
"if thee does owt fer nowt, do it for thee self."

Tell me about it

Bloody QLD Kev sticks his nose in all the time

Roachie with all gadgets

Williem with all his mates

Doug T with all his "only Garmin and GME"

In fact all of you shyte me!!

Now GO AWAY!!!

:) :) :)

Just jokes,

Have a friggen great Christmas everyone and stay safe on the roads, tracks, shopping centre ect

Cheers Stefan

Who died and made you the conscience of a public forum ?? no one is / has forced you to read any posts or replies ,and as for the cry of "non members" just remember that each and every member started out as a non member. If any thing needed blacklisting its sheep abusing kiwis.

The annoying thing about some of the replies when a question is asked is the smart (read sarcastic) comments given. Not all are as brilliant as others and ask to try and improve their knowledge thus becoming better 4WDers in the process. If somebody asks a question which annoys you don't bother replying, thus wasting your time and bleep off potential members who may then decide not to further participate in this forum. We are all losers then!
If someone does not know the answer it is not a stupid question. However, some research should be done by doing a search before asking questions. Again new users may not be fully aware of how to search effectively and some guidance would be in order rather than abuse and ridicule.

Merry Christmas Laura and safe travels. Blacklisting does occur - our moderators just block the offender and we never see him again. They have also added the 'alert moderator' button, so we can all let the team know if we think someone is really doing the wrong thing.

Merry Christmas Forumates - you've given me a lot of good info and a lot of laughs. Happy and Healthy New Year.

Merry Christmas also to those whose posts i have found offensive in some way - you have revealed yourself to the world. May next year be a better one for you. Happy and Healthy New Year.

Merry Christmas to those who's arrogance has shown in the way you have stated your opinion as fact while denigrating others posting their views and experiences. May next year see you still on the forum, listening more than talking. Happy and Healthy New Year.

Merry Christmas to David, Michelle and the team, who enable us to meet on this great forum, and who allow us freedom of speech within reason.Well done and may the New Year be good for you and your family.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, safe travels and good health to one and all.

Motherhen (and her old Rooster)

flippin heck,get a life.if you don't like the posts don't read them. i am one of those the have to take the pills to try and fit in to this world but i think you need a double dose.i have failed anger management twice and it realy gets up my nose.

There has been a few quoted sayings here already, this is another ..... "'Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"

I think you've all gone a bit bonkers, Lighten up

Cheers to all................BIGDOG

Laura

you will just have to take this like a man.... just swear and get angry.. LOL

This place is like outer space, no one can hear you when you scream... :-)

Have a good one

Cheers

Richard

LOL no time like Christmas to bring out the self righteous amongst us.

We're ALL annoying to someone or other. Get a life and get over it.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, even you lot.

Laura

Keep this in mind it always helps me with forum nastiness

The knowlegable and the foolish speak whilst the wise simply listen

I suppose we could substitute write and read

Di

WOW you opened up a can of worms with this one. Lot of truth in what you say, but like you say we all see people like this each and every day in our lives. I am only fairly new to here and still "learning the ropes" - but I have experienced what you say. A good example: just ask something on Coopers tyres to bring out all the experts that have never used them but have an "authorative opinion" on them! Apart from all the other reasons already posted I think jealousy also plays its part too sometimes.

Anyway I have really enjoyed myself here with "my new family" even if its me just mostly listening/reading while someone else is doing all the talking/writing. There have been plenty of times I have wanted to correct a wrong reply but have chosen to stay silent to avoid a slanging match of ones right and ones wrong, but thats life. I have certainly learnt a lot from all of you - good or bad - and look forward to continuing to do so in 2008.

If I had have known you were going to Toowoomba Laura I would have got you to drop off all my familys Christmas presents. Have fun there and say hi to all my folks while your there :)) Merry Christmas to everyone and may you all have safe journeys so we all see each other again in 2008. Cheers Mick

Let's blacklist 'blacklisting'. Looks like you'll be first to go LOL

Hey Laura, I know what you are on about here. I've noticed on many occasions that there is one particular person who comes to mind that will either post a sarcastic comment when such is not relevant to the post (i.e. its a serious and genuine attempt at getting information to increase the thread initiator's knowledge) or they will post a comment that is a direct crack at an individual for some opinion they have replied with. This one guy in particular always seems to have something "clever" to say but it never seems to have any relevance to the thread. I know he has P*$sed a few people off - people who are happy to share their knowledge freely.

Thing is probably if you cant really contribute to the thread don't post. Having said all that, life's too short to worry about these sorts..

Goin up the Murray, whats left of it. Have a good Chrissie & New Year all.

Hi Laura,

Rest assured, if a particular person becomes an absolute "pest" they will be blocked by the moderators, regardless of them being members, or registered visitors.

We had one imbecile who was blocked, then would register under another alias then be blocked again. Eventually it would appear that he found it too hard to gain access. (Or he grew up)
He was the type of contributor that had only his own distorted view on topics and would attempt to denigrate all other contributors on a given topic. I recall he also upset other forums he "belonged to" and was also banned from them.

David & Michelle are reasonably "tolerant" in an attempt to keep the forum "open" to a variety of views on a topic, but this tosser was just outrageous. Many long time members would remember him but we will keep his various screen names private, in case we awaken him from the dead.

One of two others I recall have also been banned for lesser, but continual "flaming" that was deemed to be "over the top".

So yes, it does, can, and will happen to anyone who does not abide by the "Code of Conduct" which is consistent with that on most other Forums.

Interesting that this post has opened up so many different opinions. Yes Laura I too have noticed what you are saying. I tend to read those posts with amusement. In a lot of cases the poster is trying to get the reaction and they do.

Such is life I guess. Many different people make the world go around and that is what makes life interesting. In this day and age I just think that people need to grow thicker skinds and let comments like some of the ones you were referring to just slip on by.

Life is way too short to get would up by people who post responses just to get a bite. This country is way too big and there is hardly enough time to explore it as it is without worrying about the smaller things.

Anyway just my two cents.

Mery Christmas to all and best wishes for the season.

To be quite honest, one of the most annoying things is to be reading a post on a relevant topic, only to find that it has been hijacked half way through & used as a "chat room", this is usually done by 'Members'. I thought one of the benefits of being a member was the ability to use Member Messaging.

I would also like to add that I have got a hell of a lot of help from this forum, I also believe that I have been able to give some help to others.
Prior to my first Outback trip the advice that I received here was invaluable & contributed to a well oiled & trouble free 8000kms in 25 days trip, for that I give my thanks & wish everybody a .....
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A SAFE NEW YEAR!

ahhh this thread takes me back to Johno1
Now there was a tool. he was actually so much of a tool that i found him entertaining
anyone else remember him?? bout this time 3 years back