The Hobbit

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Let me clarify. To me the whole series of posts felt like people sitting at a table talking about something and sharing the latest news. They someone comes by and proceed to pee on them and then tells them they have permission to carry on while they are all setting there drenched and wondering what the hell just happened.

I do see your point here, but I think he tried to explain himself mostly admirably and was subsequently shat upon for doing so. (to continue the evacuatory metaphors)

Well, in all fairness to the rest of us, when you open the conversation to debate, the rest of us feel the need to voice our opinions.  It just happens to be that many of us were against his views.  There are other forums where its the opposite.  It just looks like we're attacking him because there are so many against his POV.

King

[QuadShot]

"They have a cave troll"....:)

[X]

"It seems like a petty little rant from someone that wants desperately for people to not like what they don't like. Thems the breaks sometimes.

I will close by saying grow the hell up. This isn't about you. Stop trying to make it about your needs and wants."

Chris, the above part of your quote was what I was referring to as unnecessary and insulting, and I guess whether we believe the guy was trolling or expressing his opinion on the subject at hand is a matter of opinion.  

I totally agree that it's a matter of opinion. If your opinion is correct and it wasn't trolling, then I was wrong and pretty mean. However, if my opinion is correct in that it was trolling, then my reaction was within the established bounds of dealing with trolling.

In hindsight, it does seem a little harsh, but that was the reaction generated from what I read. Could I have been nicer? No doubt. Could I have been meaner? Without even trying.

I could defend my action by say precedence was set in the tone and content of his own posts, but I don't think that's necessary. I own what I wrote. I also think that my closing was still less inflammatory than his, but that's a matter of opinion.

Joby, if I offended you, I am sorry.

[QuadShot]

The proscecution rests.  Defense, your turn :)

[billybob476]

Defense prefers to discuss the Hobbit. :)

[QuadShot]

So...who's looking forward to the next exciting episode of The Amazing Race?! :) (subterfuge is my speciality!)

[X]

"They have a cave troll"....:)

LOL! See this is why I love Al. We can totally go at it, but at the end of the day, even if I don't change my opinion, I come away with the perspective of someone passionate enough to defend their views.

[QuadShot]

:) Chris, you ROCK! I love this place, I really do!! :)

[Jobydrone]

Well, in all fairness to the rest of us, when you open the conversation to debate, the rest of us feel the need to voice our opinions.  It just happens to be that many of us were against his views.  There are other forums where its the opposite.  It just looks like we're attacking him because there are so many against his POV.

King

I don't have any problem with anything anyone else said, Tim.  It's when the debate and discourse turns personal and insulting that I get annoyed.  If Chris had just left those last couple of sentences off I would have never said a word.  I don't mean to belabor anything, and I know nobody appointed me arbiter of content here.  Just speaking my mind.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

"They have a cave troll"....:)

I almost burst out laughing in the middle of the college campus with this comment.  That Sir, is an epic win post of the day.  Congrats!  ;)

King

[billybob476]

lol, the beauty of this place is that at the end of the day we're all friends. Even if we disagree, which some of us do more then others :)

[X]

Well, in all fairness to the rest of us, when you open the conversation to debate, the rest of us feel the need to voice our opinions.  It just happens to be that many of us were against his views.  There are other forums where its the opposite.  It just looks like we're attacking him because there are so many against his POV.

King

I don't have any problem with anything anyone else said, Tim.  It's when the debate and discourse turns personal and insulting that I get annoyed.  If Chris had just left those last couple of sentences off I would have never said a word.  I don't mean to belabor anything, and I know nobody appointed me arbiter of content here.  Just speaking my mind.

I'm glad you did speak up. I don't think it would be fair if someone didn't. I really don't mind when I get called out on something. It might not make me change my mind, but it might make me think more closely on my actions.

[X]

lol, the beauty of this place is that at the end of the day we're all friends. Even if we disagree, which some of us do more then others :)

Yep, but I think that debate is the spice of life. But now that the one ring has been cast into Mount Doom .... I have one word.


Smaug

[KingIsaacLinksr]

lol, the beauty of this place is that at the end of the day we're all friends. Even if we disagree, which some of us do more then others :)

Yep, but I think that debate is the spice of life. But now that the one ring has been cast into Mount Doom .... I have one word.


Smaug

And there was much rejoicing. 

King ;)

[Jobydrone]

The main problem now is I have to scroll through three pages of nonsense posts to see if anyone has mentioned the newest rumor that our favorite Vulcan, Leonard Nimoy, is now in contention to portray the voice of Smaug in this movie.

http://thehobbitmovieblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/nimoy-as-voice-of-smaug.html