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GumbyCT wrote:

Uncle_Bob wrote:There are no hard rules.
Only etiquette.
Most people replace the divots, some don't.

Some can't handle a place with no rules.

So who is to say what is right or wrong?

By etiquette do you mean not treating others the way they treat you? Or Submitting to their wishes?

look it up, i'm busy educating my kids.

GumbyCT wrote:

ems wrote:Simply put, if the "rule" here is to put OT before anything that does not pertain to sleep apnea, then type OT! What's the big deal??

Kindly show me the rule or just mind your own business.

It's hard to believe that grown up people play such games. Good ole junior high.

ems wrote:It's hard to believe that grown up people play such games. Good ole junior high.

Is the game making up rules?

Or deleting someones post cuz YOU don't agree with it?

I will admit I made two mistakes -

GumbyCT wrote:I made the mistake of making two assumptions -
1. I thought we were a group of mature adults
2. AND had the ability to reason.
Some count that as 3?

You can spank me IF you want

But...

Go to the end of the line...

or you shall get spanked

Maybe you should get professional help for that OCD? Just a thought.

Single file folks.... no pushing.

How's the popcorn this morning ? Dan

Uncle_Bob wrote:

GumbyCT wrote:

Uncle_Bob wrote:There are no hard rules.
Only etiquette.
Most people replace the divots, some don't.

Some can't handle a place with no rules.

So who is to say what is right or wrong?

By etiquette do you mean not treating others the way they treat you? Or Submitting to their wishes?

look it up, i'm busy educating my kids.

Ok I found it. Excerpts are quoted - the link to the full post is below.

johnnygoodman wrote:Some CPAPtalkers have been using the spam mechanism to delete posts from others members which they disagree with.

johnnygoodman wrote:My approach to moderating cpaptalk is well known. Here's the basic rational:

Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor.

The full post can be found here - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=20895&p=179739#p179739

The poll (well one of them) is here -
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=67544&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... topic+poll

To the reader: So you need to ask yourself when someone doesn't put "ON Topic" in the subject line - why does it bother me?

Is it right to make new rules to satisfy me when I don't agree with something or should I take a poll. Maybe should I just delete what I don't agree with?

Need something to wash that corn down?

Y'all must spend a fortune on troll chow.

chunkyfrog wrote:(getting popcorn)

< munch munch munch >

>sorry im late to the pile on party but i do have a few opinions myself

idamtnboy wrote:Hey Gumby, sometimes there are principles in life that are worth arguing for, defending, fighting for, going to the mat for, etc., and in the process irritating, alienating, and angering others. And then sometimes there are principles, even though arguably correct, that are are of sufficiently low importance that the loss of goodwill in defending them, defending them is not wise nor worth it. The benefit gained by being right is far outweighed by the loss from angering those around you. We all occasionally have to realize that to, "Win the battle but lose the war," isn't smart. Whether or not one should, or must, use OT falls in this category, IMO.

>this should be directed at those piling on gumby. is ot a big deal? give in here and the same clueless people will want categories tomorrow. give in again and the clueless will rule the world

the new people should know this is not a rule

xyz wrote:g:
> If you didn't know this is OT but opened it anyway then don't blame me.

The first line of his post is a "* you if you don't like it" statement.
The Alzheimer's must be in full force today. It's time to take away the computer.

mz:
> This is troll behavior.

It's more than that. It's an * saying that the rules don't apply to him.

g:
> A tip on computer use clearly has something to do with forum use

By that lame logic buying a computer at Best Buy is forum-related since you need a computer to access the forum.

ems:
> if the "rule" here is to put OT before anything that does not pertain to sleep apnea, then type OT!
> What's the big deal?

People with huge egos often believe that rules are for "the little people" and don't apply to them.
Actually, there was a news report this week from a university saying _exactly_ that.

lrt:
> so you do know that your _race track fire_ and this should be marked OT.

Correct, he didn't mark the race track fire post as OT either.

Waiting for a "race track fires have something to do with forum use" post.

The sad part is that people who are new to this forum see the OT stuff and don't return.
They are, after all, looking for _medical_ advice.

Do the math.
About a gazillion websites for/about computer usage.
Few websites for OSA.
And none as good as this one.

why is it the only time you see xyz is when he is trolling troubles for someone?
>he thinks its a rule or wants the new people to think so. he thinks new people come here to read his negative comments about others.
>math? people cant figure out if something is ot and you want them to do what? lol

Vader wrote:I know I put OT on all of my Off topic posts, but a number of others here don't. What's the big deal?
Why all the piling on Gumby? I don't see people getting this irritated with others who neglect this supposed "rule".
Besides, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out what's off topic, and what isn't.

GumbyCT wrote:

Uncle_Bob wrote:There are no hard rules.
Only etiquette.
Most people replace the divots, some don't.

Some can't handle a place with no rules.

So who is to say what is right or wrong?

By etiquette do you mean not treating others the way they treat you? Or Submitting to their wishes?

>no rules but lets all gang up on gumby





(why do I feel like someone will start a poll about whether OT posts must be marked OT)

the poll results from last year linked above
poll Would you like to see OT posts not related to xPAP banned from cpaptalk dot com?
Yes
81
36%

No
138
63%
gumby mustve done something else to make the masses mad. this is an example of gang behavior ems didnt know she was upset until she saw others were making a big deal of nothing.

GumbyCT wrote:

xyz wrote:v:
> Why all the piling on Gumby?

Because the _first line_ of his post was an in-your-face, * you.

He's about ready for the nursing home.

It was actually the 2nd clue.

In case you haven't read what I posted it was intended to actually "HELP Others" - not inflame which is all I've seen you do.

in typical gang pile on behavior ems wrote]

ems wrote:I didn't think about if this was OT or not... the subject line just caught my eye and I opened it.

Simply put, if the "rule" here is to put OT before anything that does not pertain to sleep apnea, then type OT! What's the big deal??

>but after reading some people dont like it now i want to make a mountain out of a molehill. how nice
. i can say there is a rule he broke new people wont know the difference and some old people will just follow along.

here she is again?

GumbyCT wrote:

ems wrote:It's hard to believe that grown up people play such games. Good ole junior high.

Is the game making up rules?

Or deleting someones post cuz YOU don't agree with it?

I will admit I made two mistakes -

GumbyCT wrote:I made the mistake of making two assumptions -
1. I thought we were a group of mature adults
2. AND had the ability to reason.
Some count that as 3?

You can spank me IF you want

But...

Go to the end of the line...

or you shall get spanked

Maybe you should get professional help for that OCD? Just a thought.

Single file folks.... no pushing.

>adults? with the ability to process thoughts and determine if something they want to read is in front of them? shurley you jest

what kind of behavior is this?

LittleRedTruck wrote:How's the popcorn this morning ? Dan

Otter wrote:Y'all must spend a fortune on troll chow.

LittleRedTruck wrote:So, so you do know that your race track fire and this should be marked O T. But, then of course, this consideration is for others, not you! Gumby !

>looking for the rest of the gang

LittleRedTruck wrote:Bump

>lost

Mary Z wrote:If you are too lazy to follow convention and write Off Topic at the beginning of an off topic post.....
and then blame others who fell for your scam thinking you might have something valuable to say, well I think it's just a sad commentary on your respect and consideration of other forum members.
This is troll behavior.

>the pinnacle

johnnygoodman wrote:My approach to moderating cpaptalk is well known. Here's the basic rational:

Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor.

>marking this in case someone decides to legislate

Guest wrote:>the pinnacle

johnnygoodman wrote:My approach to moderating cpaptalk is well known. Here's the basic rational:

Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor.

>marking this in case someone decides to legislate

Not going to legislate ... you might have a valid point.

Guest wrote: >the pinnacle

johnnygoodman wrote:My approach to moderating cpaptalk is well known. Here's the basic rational:

Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor.

I'm not sure why you posted anonymously. I learned something here today. It also points out why I'm so freakin' scared of some of our candidates for super Tuesday.

Hmmmmmmmm, wonder who published the long tirade as guest ?? Dan

DreamDiver wrote:

Guest wrote: >the pinnacle

johnnygoodman wrote:My approach to moderating cpaptalk is well known. Here's the basic rational:

Beware the person who wishes to legislate the morality and the behavior of his neighbor.

I'm not sure why you posted anonymously. I learned something here today. It also points out why I'm so freakin' scared of some of our candidates for super Tuesday.

wondering what you learned something

I'm bringing the Milk Duds to go with chunkyfrog's popcorn, this is great! You go Gumby, they're just jealous cause your FLEXIBLE!

I am an old member..seldom did post much, but still check in almost daily. I am always amused at the people who get uptight because of some OT or because it wasn't marked as such !Or even some of the other rants I have seen. Between being old and having worked with the public for 45 years I come to the conclusion that most people take theirselves to seriously. I rather enjoy the OTS that show up or even the ones that are surprises ! Anyone remember a few years back when one of our regulars posted some jokes about old people and it started a whole batch of jokes. Comedy central with CPAP masks ! I work daily with people that are going blind so that makes some of the compaints on here seem trivial !
Happy Breathing to you all !