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Oasis Going alone...

1,806 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#284887
Jen, you must have read Molvania too? By the same guys that wrote Phaic Tan.

Ah yes, bible college...a couple of people here on this forum have been to bible college.
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#284895
Guys
After reading thru this thread, and having been on the receiving (and giving) end end of ill-feeling quite a few times, I think there is a very basic point that nearly all of us are missing when it comes to electronic print media.

My point is that often the true intent of some words and remarks are well and truly interpreted differently, by different people and what some of us find hillarious can be found downright offensive by another.

This is often due to the lack of visual cues such as a subtle wink, a one sided grin, a shake or toss of the head, even a simple hand gesture or simply a slight change of pronounciation or inflection and innumerable other little physical and verbal signals that seperate a remark such as "WTF" (what the fuck) from a good natured gesture to some, a genuine question from others and on to a downright insult or even threat to some.

Its not a matter of some being thinner skinned than others but simply a matter of different interpretations by different people of the same words in front of us.

Emoticons have been around which may convey some meaning to, at first glance, a seemingly abusive or insulting comment but the bottom line is that many of us in Australia to varying degrees, often say one thing but often mean slightly different but rely on visual or verbal cues to convey the true meaning of a particular comment.

Sadly, the print does not convey well these often important cues and prompts and such these kind of dissagreements, arguments and downright clashes will continue to occurr.

I know I will not back off on a topic I know, or believe I am right on and am plenty guilty of getting obstinate, even abusive if it is interpreted that way, but some of us take the high "well fuck you" road, some of us take a "dun really matter" middle road and some back off as soon as there is the possibility of conflict.

Solution to the dillemna.......I doubt there is one is there?

My only suggestion is, perhaps before putting the mouth into gear with an indignant grit of teeth after bristling at a particular comment, perhaps take a little time to re-read the comment in the context of the thread it was posted in.
Was the writer actually "having a go" or was he "having a go" (now which "having a go" am I using here). Change the inflection of you voice on the word "go" from up to down and completely change the meaning and intent of the comment
There are quite a few interpretations of that simple little phrase.

It is easy to misinterpret plain text, for good and bad.

I need a Bex and a good lie down now!

L8tr all
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[Edited on 27/12/04 by tassupervee]
Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!

1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·

#284901
57kombi (my mate Dave) is a piss taker.
Some people take the piss all the time, in a light hearted non serious manner. This is what he is like.
Granted some people may take it the wrong way as text can be read in many different lights but the way I see it, what he (and others) have said heve been taken the wrong way.
I take the piss too, I upset a guy because I suggest on a regular basis that all VeeDubs should be lowered (my opinion), I ended up getting a grilling about enforcing the current "Fad" (of lowering) upon everyone. That`s just bloody hilarious, chill out!!
What is life without humour, just a shame that some peole`s sense of it differs from others.
Cheers
Graham.
One mans cancer is another mans patina

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62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#284910
Well said chook shedist. I agree that the printed word can be taken the wrong way very easily. That's probably why it's a good idea to think carefully about what you write.
We are all guilty of it.
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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#284941
Thanks Jen.. I'll look out for the book..
Micronesia is a fascinating area.. clash of so many influences/cultures due to it's geographic location.. One theory has the polynesian migration starting there.. sweeping eastward and then south in a huge circle (via tahiti) to NZ..

jenz58 wrote:snip
StenGuns Longditude was a fantastic book....I got really fancinated by it it...would luv to go to the Maritime Musuem in Grenwich sometime...spent a lot of time on their website
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Always pick up books on their culture, legends arts..etc etc...I'm a culture junky

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[Edited on 27-12-2004 by StenGuns]

[Edited on 27-12-2004 by StenGuns]

jenz58 Postal Menace

9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#284966
Yep everyone seemed to sail through Micronesia...and tried to run it from time to time...incredible history

The Micronesians have an incredible sea knowledge so yes migration makes sense

...as for the continuation of the threads topic...YES printed word such as this is easily misinterpreted...and so easily replied to without thought :jesus

Maybe if someone is only taking the pisser then they can add a smilie to show their mood.....it HELPS :thumb 😉
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643

...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#284972
Just goe's to show that if something could be missenterpreted then you should think twice before posting it. I have done this on quite a few occasions, and decided not to post it!
Rob...😎
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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#284978
:duh
I am confused...are we all angry at each other or are we discussing the fascinating history of small island states...oh well, either way,

Happy New Year!!!

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