Rick Densing said:
Why? When does anyone earn the right to be rude and condecending?
I think I have played the devils advocate against people being rude and condescending. Technically over the years I have debated with Terry on the subject in many cases.
In the time I have been on this site I have seen Terry be very harsh, what could be called rude and condescending....unless you get to know Terry (as much as possible online)the you know he is not truly being rude but is attempting to get a response...in this and many cases there is truth to what he says. Of course there is always that ONE MGD too many scenario when keepers werent looking.
In this situation I dont care if Terry is considered rude or not, as far as I am concerned no lurking troll that does nothing but disrupt is not, never will be, never can be as helpful as Terry.
In real life people are harsh and rude, teachers can be the worst. The information offered here is free....if you cant deal with someone being "straightforward" then you have a problem.
As far as being rude it all depends on the situation, the "old" repeated student questions may bring on flame tangents, I have my own method for fighting that.
The problem troll is that you are hiding and making alot of comments on anything that can start a debate. There are several trolls too so its hard to know which one you are because you all are doing the same thing.
The one benefit to being registered, becoming known and offering your knowledge and "friendship" is that is can be returned 10 fold.
Is it a club (or gang)? YES its PLCS.net the place to go to learn, make friends, meet people, have a beer when possible....in its own way its a family that wants to know each other and grow together.
Be part of the family, be yourself under your own name.