Unhelpful comments

[smartiepants]

I joined this forum in the hope as a newbie to VW campervans I would get some helpful responses. However, my first post was met with 2 unhelpful replies; one of which was a belittling comment.
Not a nice welcome.
If you can't be constructive, silence is preferred.

 

[Dellmassive]

looking at your comments and interactions with the forum i think that's an unfair statement.

you have posted 7 comments, and have had constructive responses.

you haven't even been a member for 24hrs yet!

 

[smartiepants]

looking at your comments and interactions with the forum i think that's an unfair statement.

you have posted 7 comments, and have had constructive responses.

you haven't even been a member for

7 comments I had before.posting about So belittling someone by poking fun in saying Google information i asked for is constructive? I have had some nice comme

 

[Sackmycook]

You can block contributors individually if you feel personally aggrieved.
Stick with it, it's a great forum where the wealth of knowledge is immense and we generally don't take ourselves too seriously. Being a Forum, people have different and diverse views and some won't marry with your values. It's just the way it is

 

[Dellmassive]

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please see the forum rules, -- Forum Rules

if you feel you have an issue with a post or member, then flag it for a moderator/admin to take a look.


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[smartiepants]

The 7 comments you refer to that have been constructively replied to were made after I posted about the 2 initial responses so I dont consider that unfair. As a mature adult I don't feel the need to blow someone's candles out to make mine burn brighter but guess you get an element of that on all forums. Ill just turn the other cheek

 

[Sackmycook]

I don't feel the need to blow someone's candles out to make mine burn brighter ....

Like that. Can I use it my own interactions sometime ?

 

[smartiepants]

Like that. Can I use it my own interactions sometime ?

Of course

 

[doncarlyon]

The best way is to hit that ignore button on people who annoy you.

It's the internet, you will always get these people unfortunately.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

I joined this forum in the hope as a newbie to VW campervans I would get some helpful responses. However, my first post was met with 2 unhelpful replies; one of which was a belittling comment.
Not a nice welcome.
If you can't be constructive, silence is preferred.

I’m really surprised at this.
This is the best forum I’ve ever been on with super friendly and very helpful members.
I’m not sure what’s put a bee in your bonnet but persevere on here and I’m sure you will enjoy being a member

 

[Bav]

@smartiepants, I would also add that you need to be more specific about the information you are seeking.

In your opening post you asked where to get white wheels - hence a tongue-in-cheek reference to Google (which you took exception to). When you subsequently clarified that you were actually seeking the technical specification of wheels that are suitable for your Transporter... which you could then use to conduct your search, you received fact-based responses rather than answers gently poking fun at the vagueness of your ask.

As ever, the adage "garbage in, garbage out" applies.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Having had the 'pleasure' of some FB groups, we are relatively wonderful in comparison, with well meaning joviality very much on display! Stick with us, we are worth it. Im not, but they are...

 

[Sackmycook]

we are worth it. Im not, but they are...

I think you're worth Wayne, more than happy for you to call around, pitchup on my lawn and ping a few tin cans. Bring Pizza

 

[smartiepants]

@smartiepants, I would also add that you need to be more specific about the information you are seeking.

In your opening post you asked where to get white wheels - hence a tongue-in-cheek reference to Google (which you took exception to). When you subsequently clarified that you were actually seeking was the technical specification of wheels that are suitable for your Transporter... which you could then use to conduct your search, you received fact-based responses rather than answers gently poking fun at the vagueness of your ask.

As ever, the adage "garbage in, garbage out" applies.

What you consider gently poking fun or tongue in cheek is your perception; not mine. Some would even say poking fun is bullying. I didnt ask for specs because obviously if I'm asking for comparable wheels for a T6 then isn't it obvious they have to be suitable for such?

 

[Drive Wayne]

For pucker bullying have a look at Facebook van groups. Cringeworthy!

 

[smartiepants]

For pucker bullying have a look at Facebook van groups. Cringeworthy!

I can imagine. But I'm just blocking all those on here who offer negativity and condone any form of bullying.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Wow. How do you manage carrying the weight of that chip around on your shoulder?
Don’t worry about blocking me I’m about to block you.
You’re everything that is wrong with the internet.

 

[Drive Wayne]

I'm perfectly balanced, I have a chip on both shoulders...

 

[smartiepants]

I'm perfectly balanced, I have a chip on

Wow. How do you manage carrying the weight of that chip around on your shoulder?
Don’t worry about blocking me I’m about to block you.
You’re everything that is wrong with the internet.

Not bothered, saves me doing it. As said I don't condone bullying in any form. Poking fun is bullying

 

[JOG]

Like that. Can I use it my own interactions sometime ?

Yep, candles are much safer!