Troy Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 @Pioneer1 and @Kalexander2 has been going at it pretty regularly for a few months now. I was just wondering what others (lurkers please chime in) thought about it. Is it entertaining, destructive, boring, an shame, funny, sad, or something else? I'm really very curious to read what others think. Battles like this are not uncommon indeed when there were more participants they were more frequent, though not as usually as protracted. The last ongoing battle was between Cynique and another poster. I maintained a hands off approach until the other poster wrote something that was really beyond the pale (at least in my book), so I deleted the offending post. The poster reacted by deleted all of her posts and leaving the forum the virtual equivalent of taking her marbles and leaving the playground On some level I believe that posters goal was to create utter havok. She left when it became obvious that I would allow her to go completely off the rails. Personally, I don't really care that much as long as people don't get too crazy and it does not get serious. Whether something has gotten serious is hard for me to tell. I can't tell what is said in jest and what is serious -- simply because I can't follow every conversation. Truth is, I don't have the time (nor inclination) to be a proper administrator. This is part of the reason for my largely hands off attitude. The other concern I have is that the protracted bickering tends to turn people off who are new to the forums -- it is intimidating to many. Besides the fact that the constant back and forth just clutters that board obscuring what might otherwise be interesting conversations. What do you think? Also if the name calling starts (or indirect insults) on this conversation I'll delete the posts. I'm only interested in serious comments. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 @Troy You're right in every respect... {content deleted by administrator} So, for what it's worth I prefer to back down at this point. And thank you for letting us be adults! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Hopkins Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Troy said: Besides the fact that the constant back and forth just clutters that board obscuring what might otherwise be interesting conversations. @TroyThis ^ ... I have a hard time following the topic when it's cluttered with name-calling/bickering. It's too bad there's not a vote-down collapse feature - where only those who are involved in the bickering can see their comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mel Hopkins said: vote-down collapse feature Great idea!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynique Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 i could appreciate the feud if the barbs were witty and clever, but they were just silly and irrelevant. i stopped reading their posts because they became boring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, Cynique said: i could appreciate the feud if the barbs were witty and clever, but they were just silly and irrelevant. i stopped reading their posts because they became boring. WRONG! We were childish and stupid!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 K2 I've deleted a portion of your comment for the reason previously discussed. Again the rule applies only to this to this conversation. Cynique makes a good point if the barbs witty and clever AND written in jest it is all good -- indeed desirable. And the fact she stopped reading the posts was what I was afraid of happening. If she is not reading them why would someone, who is new, read them? @Chevdove, waded through the morass and made some excellent contributions only to inquire why did the conversation go south? Her question was part of the motivation for this discussion Mel, K2 as far as a vote down button. I'm sure that would not have any effect. Indeed Pioneer does not even use the like feature. Generally, if I disagree with something I express that disagreement with words. But I'll check to see if the software has a dislike or down vote options. You can currently block a posters comments, allowing you to completely ignore another poster. That approach is pretty heavy handed, but it has been used by some. Well, I look forward to more comments. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer1 Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Lol...damn, has it been MONTHS??? To be honest I'm tired of having to check in every night to see what new garbage has been said to or about me. But as far as I'm concerned, the issue is STRAIGHT FORWARD. The insults and threats can be overlooked, but what CAN NOT be overlooked are the insults of my Mother and now Father. I didn't talk about his and he had no business talking about mine. I have my own moral code, and respect for my righteous ancestors is part of mine. People getting tired and restless of our conflict and complaining about it won't solve this problem. Troy banning me or him or both of us will not solve this problem. We can try to ignore eachother, but that STILL won't solve the problem. The ONLY solution to this problem is for him to apologize for insulting my MOTHER AND FATHER IN ALL OF THE THREADS that he insulted them in! https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5152-support-pro-choice-democratic-jewish-women/https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5248-why-do-people-try-to-hide-who-they-really-are-advancing-self-discrepancy-theory/ https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5190-royal-wedding-are-you-watching/?page=2 https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5228-is-america-the-beastrevelations-13/?page=4 https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5221-a-great-career-choice-for-black-folk-with-criminal-records-why-not-a-black-supremacy-emergence-from-within-white-supremacy/?page=1 https://aalbc.com/tc/topic/5087-poverty-is-a-state-of-mindben-carson/?page=2 TroyIndeed Pioneer does not even use the like feature. I'm sure just about everyone who posts here on a regular basis has noticed this and I wondered when someone was going to finally ask me why I don't, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevdove Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 23 hours ago, Troy said: On some level I believe that posters goal was to create utter havok. She left when it became obvious that I would allow her to go completely off the rails. Yes, this is the real point here, even if the posters are not aiming to create havok, after awhile, I feel that it will undercut the wider purpose of a discussion board designed to uplift 'the Black Voice', and a positive outcome for Black people in general. And also, after awhile too, it may become obvious that some one may feel personally attacked, and when this seems to be the issue, I think a moderator, a peacemaker, may help bring the discussion back into focus. Unfortunately, we as human do show this 'going off the rail' behavior, and find it difficult to find a common ground. Sometimes, It's not easy to agree to disagree without personally attacking someone. But if someone is constantly undermining Black people of African descent, and there is a pattern, well, that is wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 @Chevdove, often merely disagreeing with something is seen as a personal attack. There are people I can't even have a conversation with because if I disagree with them they take it personally -- and that is in the real world where I'm not nearly as direct as I am here. The other problem is everyone is different. Take Pioneer's demand for an apology for example. He feels K2 crossed a line and now he deserves an apology But he can't see that the line he created is purely arbitrary, of his own making, and no one else is bound to accept it. That does not mean his line is wrong or right, but I'm not going to ban people crossing every arbitrary line that someone has crossed. K2 could simply invoke some arbitrary line that Pioneer crossed and demand an apology too. This is a lose-lose scenario @Pioneer1 banning you both would obviously bring an end to the bickering. But again, I would not do that because you are both capable of making meaningful contributions to the forum and I don't ban people for getting into arguments -- these things happen. It is just this argument has gone on for sometime and I was curious what you other people really thought about it. {Donning my hotep hat} It does pain me to see two Black Kings tearing each other down. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 The question becomes , "what is the point?" What do you, if it is negative to some of the active posters but drives traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 @Delano, if I was solely interested in driving traffic (read: maximizing revenue), this would be a completely different website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 Troy the other question is,"whats the point?. Why do people post. Or what point do people want to make with their posts. My post is existential at it's core. Because people rarely change their mind in confrontations. I think the argument and how it was ignored or feed speaks volumes. @Troy so did the argument serve your interests? If not what is next? What do you want to come from this. You are the moderator and owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Troy said: if I was solely interested in driving traffic (read: maximizing revenue), this would be a completely different website. Troy, the non-commercial aspect of AALBC.com is the first thing I've noticed and fallen in love with, like immediately. I would have gladly paid if there was a subscription fee because it is substantial, to me, to be able to converse with you, Cynique, and Mel, your ideas, and straightforward commentary speaks directly to my interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 19 hours ago, Troy said: The other problem is everyone is different. Take Pioneer's demand for an apology for example. He feels K2 crossed a line and now he deserves an apology But he can't see that the line he created is purely arbitrary, of his own making, and no one else is bound to accept it. That does not mean his line is wrong or right, but I'm not going to ban people crossing every arbitrary line that someone has crossed. K2 could simply invoke some arbitrary line that Pioneer crossed and demand an apology too. This is a lose-lose scenario That’s an accurate observation, brother Troy, and describes the reason(s) I refuse to apologize. I am not above reproach, however, and it costs me nothing to accommodate P1’s demand if for nothing more than to make him good about himself. If it is something he needs to feel whole or victorious. Truth is, I have no valid complaint of a ‘line’ P1 crossed to justify such insults, though I do harbor some dislikes (maybe even disliking him personally) all are arbitrary in nature and none substantial including his refusal to be forthcoming of his true identity. I was immature and aimed to be deliberately vicious; surmising him vulnerable was easy to size him up based on his online demeanor, {two words deleted by administrator}. The same is true with brother Delano, he let on early of his sensitivity of comments as to his level of academic exposure, and I went for that jugular. That does not make a winner nor a loser, just determined and forceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 @Kalexander2, Please no name calling in this conversation. I deleted a couple of words above. To be clear, this website is a commercial, for profit, entity. But as previously stated money, unlike a corporate site, it not the primary goal. Most of the ads are for other books, but you'll also notice some google ads here as well. Speaking of subscriptions, you may subscribe here. K2 I appreciate the explanation of your engagement with Del and Pioneer it seems forthright. No one is above reproach, and you are not the first poster to be immature or vicious; I just prefer it none of us made it a habit. I think @Cynique has been the target of the most vicious and mean spirited things anyone has ever said on these forums. To her credit she never seemed to take things seriously or internalize them. In fact, she even advocated for her attackers! I've been attacked viciously as well. There is at least one racist troll I secretly enjoy because they are just funny. I've even saved some of them anti-Troy racist memes. I mean they really put time and effort into insulting me. I've had to delete accounts, ban ip address, and more to keep them at bay. You can't start crying everytime some insults you on the web. I know kids are killing themselves over Facebook posts and I find this profoundly sad... @Delano, above all I want people to; (1) express themselves freely. Perhaps more freely than they can in real life, where you don't have the opportunity to think about what you are saying or to be influenced by visual cues or the reaction of the person you are talking to. (2) I'd also hope that people do learn something. I know I have, I for example have learned a lot more about climate change and race, just during the course of debating or teaching here. I've also changed my position on a number of things based upon things said here -- often in ways that I did not anticipate. Most recently, for example, I used to be a fan of Dr. Umar Johnson, until I watched more of his videos (thanks to Pioneer) and realized that I don't support much of what he exposes... As you said Del, I'm the moderator and the owner, but you'll also notice outside of this conversation I have not deleted a single post in Pioneer's and K2's insulting each other. Again I want people to freely express themselves, but the ongoing bickering tended to obscure interesting conversations which prevented people from learning from those conversations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 This topic is a brilliant display of subjectivity and the state of Black America. Various posters have commented on what is wrong or needs fixing in the Black community. Maybe we have to learn to respect each other , how to critque an argument without, insulting the perlson, or really listen and try to understand the perspective and the person. I have been guilty of every one of those flaws. Which resulting in my apologising to both Mel and Troy. I also realise my elitist attiutude about thinking, which resulted in my recognising Pioneer's modus operandi. There is a difference between perception and the reality of a person or situation. So my comments are more societal than individual. Also because making comments to any individual is pointless until they are open. Or willing to see another perspective. We are both watching and engaging in the psychopathology of Black People. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Delano said: This topic is a brilliant display of subjectivity and the state of Black America. Various posters have commented on what is wrong or needs fixing in the Black community. Maybe we have to learn to respect each other , how to critque an argument without, insulting the perlson, or really listen and try to understand the perspective and the person. I have been guilty of every one of those flaws. Which resulting in my apologising to both Mel and Troy. I also realise my elitist attiutude about thinking, which resulted in my recognising Pioneer's modus operandi. There is a difference between perception and the reality of a person or situation. So my comments are more societal than individual. Also because making comments to any individual is pointless until they are open. Or willing to see another perspective. We are te both watching and engaging in the psychopathology of Black People. OBSERVATION: Absolutely excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Kalexander2 said: The same is true with brother Delano, he let on early of his sensitivity of comments as to his level of academic exposure, and I went for that jugular. That does not make a winner nor a loser, just determined and forceful. Can you explain what you mean by my sensitivity. What was your objective in going for the jugular? Also who are you referring to in the last sentence. Who are the winner and losers and who is determined and forceful. @Kalexander2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 19 hours ago, Kalexander2 said: The same is true with brother Delano, he let on early of his sensitivity of comments as to his level of academic exposure, and I went for that jugular. Sure, I assumed you attacked me, that you were offended when I suggested you expand your academic horizons, I saw immediately you were sensitive about that, this was exacerbated from a similar post before that happened. 'Jugular,' meaning that's a soft -point, your button. which I attempted to clarify many times shortly after. But you weren't hearing it. 19 hours ago, Kalexander2 said: That does not make a winner nor a loser, just determined and forceful. This was directed at me, insinuating my erroneous assumption. Not sure you understand, or if I explained this correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Why do you feel the need to push people's buttons. And how did i attack you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 For the record at this point this discussion, I discovered my tendency to do this about 10-years ago; in a face-to-face conversation with a white elderly guy; he kept on about Blacks being lazy on welfare, drug dealers and addicts, and flirting with white women. It didn't take me long to convince him that white guys suffer from an inferiority complex due to lack of self-worth, that they doubted themselves and uncertain about own manhood and feel they don't measure up to Black men. Also, I walked away with $500 dollars of his money. No going into that part. You see, brother, inferiority complex is often a subconscious weakness, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extremely asocial behavior, they're easily insulted or offended. Those of us who attempt to weaponize this human condition is often guilty of misinterpreting or, disagreeing by using what is perceived to be harsh realities of life. 21 minutes ago, Delano said: Why do you feel the need to push people's buttons. And how did i attack you. As I said, I assumed you attacked me by insisting I was out-of-line by my commentary. Let's not forget that I'm only human too, capable of erroneous fallacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 So my attacking you was saying your statement was false. Is that correct or am i missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 FALSE isn't the word, you insisted I was out-of-line or didn't have right to question your level of education. That's what you're missing. I took as an attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 I will go back an reread the post. I was under the impression that I responded after both Cynique and Troy stated i had an advanced degree. You doubted I had a degree and then felt i didn't have the right to question your assumption. Is that a fair assessment or am i missing something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Delano said: You doubted I had a degree and then felt i didn't have the right to question your assumption. In a word, YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 I questioned your assumption after both Troy and Cynique told you I had an advanced degree. And you saw that as challenging you. That's pretty clear to me. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Yes, I did question whether you actually had an advanced degree even after Troy, Cynique posted that you did. Then I question whether or not was a 'drug-store' degree. You know, from some online degree program. So yes, you are 100% correct. For further clarification as to why I assumed as I did is because of the lack of clarity in your post's, failure to take the time check grammar and constant use of adverbs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevdove Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 4:40 PM, Troy said: but I'm not going to ban people crossing every arbitrary line that someone has crossed. @Troy I initially find it hard to believe that @Pioneer1 took it personal, but after a while of seeing other post, I do believe he did take it as a personal insult. So I understand. My attempt to 'step in cautiously' to be the 'peace makerr', helps sometimes to make things better for others... But since I did make statements, I will also say this; I felt that for the purpose of the forum, and because it seemed to be ongoing, and going and going, it was a good idea for someone to help the two posters maybe have a truce and to maybe come up with a better approach to converse on topics without attacking each other. I have no idea why they have done this back and forth, and I just read I think, that Kalexander2 did say he may not really care for Pioneer1's input. IMO, that's okay, but for them both to attack each is also not good if they don't stop, LOL. I've been there, done that too. I can get caught up into a conversation, however, deep inside, I know I should stop, leave off, but sometimes find myself in a rat race... I try to defend myself from what I perceive, as an passive aggressive attack against my person and NOT what I say or believe, but me. And, I have a trigger and sometimes in conversation, with certain relatives like my older sister , I find myself all worked up in a defensive mode and can't figure out how I continue to get to that point, only that I keep going into the conversation and get no satisfaction all the while. I still find it hard to believe that someone today, would take 'YO MAMA' jokes personally, but historically, this kind of conversation did tear down Black people and it is a great method to cause dissention. But, I didn't get that it was a personal insult coming from @Kalexander2 either. No, I don't weigh in on either of the two posters, in my opinion. I think the insults were pretty even between the both of them. I kind of felt like it was just that perhaps, some kind of dissention started back at some point and they may have needed a little nudge to bring the purpose of this forum back into thier focus. On 6/28/2018 at 5:25 PM, Delano said: his topic is a brilliant display of subjectivity and the state of Black America. Various posters have commented on what is wrong or needs fixing in the Black community. Maybe we have to learn to respect each other , how to critque an argument without, insulting the perlson, or really listen and try to understand the perspective and the person. @Delano Ahhh! This is exactly my feelings, just couldn't word so well! Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, Chevdove said: I still find it hard to believe that someone today, would take 'YO MAMA' jokes personally, but historically, this kind of conversation did tear down Black people and it is a great method to cause dissention. But, I didn't get that it was a personal insult coming from @Kalexander2 either. No, I don't weigh in on either of the two posters, in my opinion. I think the insults were pretty even between the both of them. I kind of felt like it was just that perhaps, some kind of dissention started back at some point and they may have needed a little nudge to bring the purpose of this forum back into thier focus. I couldn't agree more, Chevdove, even a sheltered Black who never went to public elementary school have experienced the 'dozens' insult game we stupid adults indulge today. True, it only goes to show how we Blacks still tear down each other for no logical reason except for attention, or power; is childish by all means. After it became obvious the other party had no intention of moving beyond the petty rhetoric I decided to make the only move reasonable in such a situation. Stoy conversing to remain focused for the sake of other members here, if not entirely make peace. Great response, thanks for helping stay focused!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevdove Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 @Kalexander2 Thank you! I am so amazed as your strength, you inner being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chevdove said: I am so amazed as your strength, you inner being. Thanks, your comment(s) make me want to be even stronger; you encourage my 'inner-being.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer1 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Yall a straight up MESS with this "both sides" business...lol. You remind me of Donald Trump talking about "both sides" were to blame at that Nazi rally down in Virginia, claiming there were good and bad people on "both sides". And lines were crossed on "both sides". And just like Donald Trump failed to recognize that the behavior of the protestors were a REACTION to the ACTION of the Nazis. Some of you fail to acknowledge that my hostility towards Kalexander is a result of HIS BEHAVIOR that he initiated towards me. Kalexander has..... 1. Insulted both my Parents 2. Threatened bodily harm 3. Told out right LIES about my identity(Troy I know you said no insults and I'm not sure if that would be considered an insult but when you asked him if he could back up his allegations he admitted he couldn't so I'd consider it more of a fact than an insult) If no one considers the above behavior "crossing the line" then please tell me WHAT IS "the line" and how do we know when it's been crossed? If talking about your parents and children aren't crossing the line during a disagreement over politics....... Then break out the text book and show men WHAT constitutes crossing the line and what does a person have to say in order that we can agree that the line has been crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 @Pioneer1 When that old poster Sara called Cynique a "nigger bitch," I thought that crossed a line. You were here during that time -- what did you think? Remember, this was also in the context of an ongoing, escalating, and pointless conflict. Kola Boof (before your time I believe) leveled some mighty barbs at Cynique -- nothing compared to what you are complaining about with K2. But Kola was different than Sara (@Cynique what do you think) Sara provided to be irrational and unreasonable. when I checked her she got mad, deleted all her posts, and left. I don't view you or @Kalexander2 the same way I viewed that old poster. You two seem more reasonable -- but like us all, merely human. Pioneer, K2 has already acknowledged that, "We were childish and stupid!!!" But true to your form, you have a justification and rationalization for the insults you hurled at K2. It always takes two to argue. The advice I always give to posters who DM (directly message) me to complain about some other poster (this happens more frequently than you might image) is to ignore the other poster. Interestingly, this advice is rarely taken and usually the offended poster simply leaves. While the advice is rarely taken I don't think it is bad advice. But the alternative is to shut down the "offending" person. Unless they are a straight up troll I'm not sure I've ever removed someone from these forums, and I've been running these forums for almost 20 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynique Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Sara and Kola were two different personalities. Kola was a diva with a vulnerable streak; Sara was a devious wanna-be. Kola's scathing insults were always aimed at me but never at my family, and a lot of times they were tongue-in-cheek. Sara was vicious, and thought that my age was my Achilles heel. But picking on an "older" person about being old didn't work for Sara because it was an attack on all the "Madeas" so affectionately regarded in the black community. In any case, i have a thick skin. Neither one of these "cunts" bothered me because i didn't have a lot of respect for their opinions. (I am guilty of liking to argue, and i never met a cat fight i didn't want to scratch my way into) The exchanges between Pioneer and Kalexander were just petty tit-for-tat. Nobody believed any of the things Kalexander was saying about Pioneer's family, but Pioneer played right into Kalexander's hands by giving weight to his outlandish attacks.There's absolutely nothing he can do to make Kalexander retract his words, so he should just blow him off and move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Cynique said: Pioneer played right into Kalexander's hands by giving weight to his outlandish attacks.There's absolutely nothing he can do to make Kalexander retract his words, so he should just blow him off and move on. That is true, please excuse me for being human but it was like high doses of epinephrine begging me to go after P1's jugular. However, as I stated before, it costs me absolutely nothing to apologize for the right incentive; $100 (and pay for the wire transfer: smile!!) or an apology for his insults, him FIRST. Once again, please excuse my human stubbornness!! 8 hours ago, Troy said: The advice I always give to posters who DM (directly message) me to complain about some other poster (this happens more frequently than you might image) is to ignore the other poster. Interestingly, this advice is rarely taken and usually the offended poster simply leaves. Advise well-taken, brother Troy, in this case, because there's nothing lost or to be gained from continuing. Like Cynique, I never shy away from a good fight, especially when my opponent displays signs of soft-skin weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Cynique said: but Pioneer played right into Kalexander's hands by giving weight to his outlandish attacks.There's absolutely nothing he can do to make Kalexander retract his words, so he should just blow him off and move on. Exactly. @Cynique, do you also like to debate or argue in the real world? How has that worked for you? I notice women like this tend to have more male friends than females ones. Is this true for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 13 hours ago, Kalexander2 said: I never shy away from a good fight, especially when my opponent displays signs of soft-skin weakness You're saying you like fighting weak people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalexander2 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 @Delano: Are you saying you are weak and I'm stronger??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynique Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 8:40 AM, Troy said: ynique, do you also like to debate or argue in the real world? How has that worked for you? I notice women like this tend to have more male friends than females ones. Is this true for you? Ummm. i don't think so. All my female friends tended to be like me. Our tough bitchy facades were almost a litmus test. If a guy could hold his own with us, we'd let down our guards and be nice and sweet. Unfortunately, i think more flunked the test than passed it. We were in the vanguard of ball-bustin' black sistas. (Something I'm not particularly proud of.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer1 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Cynique & K2 If you think it's "weak" or "soft" for a man to get highly offended when his mother is insulted I'm going to have to SERIOUSLY question how many Black men you two have actually been around. Even WHITE MEN know not to talk about a Black man's mama unless you're suicidal or just looking for a fight....how did YALL end up missing the memo???? It doesn't matter if someone is trying to push your buttons or not, it's about principle. If you're walking down the street with your daughter and someone walks up, points at her, grins, and says she's gonna be a "little ho" when she grows up- What are you gonna do; get mad and fight? Or assume they're just trying to "push your buttons" and walk away grinning thinking you won while you're daughter looks at you confused as to why you didn't react? Troy I'm not sure what he's been asking you to do with regard to ME, but I'm not asking that he be banned....because then he wouldn't be able to apologize, lol. Standing before the community holding his head down and admitting how silly and childish "we" were is not an apology NOR do I even believe it's sincere in his case. It reminds me of Jimmy Swaggart going before his churchcrying with snot running down his nose talking about he "sinned against them"...lol. If you're truly sorry and ashamed of your behavior then APOLOGIZE and that will be more evidence of sincerity. Anything else is just patronizing people. As far as Sara..... It's difficult to say because everyone has different moral standards. I operated a website with a message board briefly years ago I didn't have to ban anyone but it was only up for about 7 or 8 months. My rules were simple and clear and as long as no one violated them people could say whatever no matter how outrageous or obnoxious. In the case with that site, the problem weren't the posters but with the MODERATORS....lol. That's when I really learned a lesson that not only can't everyone handle power but MOST PEOPLE can't handle power responsibily. Between working full time and trying to get an organization going I didn't have time to just sit and monitor the site myself. I barely had time to even post upcoming events and answer questions which was what I started the site and discussion board for in the first place. So I called myself choosing moderators based on intelligence and maturity but as soon as they got into arguments with people some of them would delete embarassing respons They did more participating than moderating and one had a habit of deleting people's reponses if they got the best of him in an argument....LOL. Also, although my instructions of what to delete or warn people about were CRYSTAL CLEAR....they kept on making judgements based on their OWN beliefs of what was right or wrong based on their religious concepts or what their parents taught them on how people should treat eachother. After failing to properly delegate power on the board, I decided to just shut it down and use the sight to promote upcoming events. I learned many lessons about people and power though. But whether Sara actually went to far or not....I think there should be CLEAR RULES in the Black community over what should and shouldn't be tolerated and it should be part of our culture so as to leave little room for misunderstanding. As I said above, I thought it was almost common sense among most people.....especially in the generations over 30....to not talk about a Black man's mother unless you were looking for a fight. When did that change? Where can you go and talk about a Black man's mother in real life and expect to just walk away in peace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynique Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 17 hours ago, Pioneer1 said: Cynique & K2 If you think it's "weak" or "soft" for a man to get highly offended when his mother is insulted. I'm going to have to SERIOUSLY question how many Black men you two have actually been around. I never said anything about you being "weak" or "soft". I concluded that since this exchange between you and Kalexander took place on-line, there was nothing you could do about his ridiculous comments and this included extracting an apology from him, but that you could nullify his remarks by simply blowing them off and moving on. That seems to be what he did in regard to what he considered insults that you hurled at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 There was a study that showed less educated people get more upset by perceived slight than more educated people do. They are measurably more upset. They want to fight if you talk about their mother or accidentally step on their sneakers. These people will literally murder you if you cut them off in traffic. I can't remember where I read this, but there was also something else related about the "honor culture." It is the same reasoning that got all the poor uneducated white people to shoot each other to death during the Civil War. On the other side of the spectrum is the educated politically correct crowd where the default female voice for Alexa and Siri is considered sexist because assistants -- even virtual ones -- should not be female by default.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 There can be no unity without respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer1 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Cynique I never said anything about you being "weak" or "soft". I concluded that since this exchange between you and Kalexander took place on-line, there was nothing you could do about his ridiculous comments and this included extracting an apology from him, but that you could nullify his remarks by simply blowing them off and moving on. That seems to be what he did in regard to what he considered insults that you hurled at himNo you haven't. However both you and Troy seem to believe that my REACTION to K2's insults are just as bad as K2's insults and by not "ignoring" him that somehow made me less mature or dignified. In my opinion it should be the other way around...... If I see someone insult a Black man's mother...a good Black woman....I would CHEER for that man to be stood up to and taken down. I wouldn't tell the brother to just "ignore" him. I'd encourage the brother to fight the good fight and condemn the offender for acting out of order. But that's just me.... TroyThere was a study that showed less educated people get more upset by perceived slight than more educated people do. They are measurably more upset. They want to fight if you talk about their mother or accidentally step on their sneakers. These people will literally murder you if you cut them off in traffic. I can't remember where I read this, but there was also something else related about the "honor culture." It is the same reasoning that got all the poor uneducated white people to shoot each other to death during the Civil War. Yeaaaa??? Well guess what, I read somewhere that highly educated people....especially those who grew up in New York....chose to further their education for the sole reason that they weren't good at fighting and figured it would be a good way to avoid conflict...LOL. Now I forgot where I read that at....LOL.....but it was probably in a book that was sitting next to the same book YOU were reading. What you read sounds like an observation of Alexis Tocqueville during his journey through out America. I'm not sure about the less educated part in specific, but less educated people tend to be poorer and their a link between poverty and crime. People with money tend to fight with lawyers and punish their enemies legally; whereas most people who are poor can't afford lawyers and don't have the time or resources to drag things out for years in court so they tend to settle personal issues PERSONALLY....often time with violence or direct confrontation. But another issue is stress and that causes a lot of people to "go off" despite their educational status. And all classes of people outside of the very rich seem to be under more stress today than they were 30 years ago. DelThere can be no unity without respect. Absolutely! Which is one of the reasons I think we as a community need to NAIL DOWN EXACTLY what constitutes as disrespect and what is unacceptable. As I've said many times before, AfroAmericans don't really have a set CULTURE and because of this our community is in a state of confusion where everyone has different values and opinions of what is good and bad or acceptable and unacceptable. We need atleast a basic understanding and agreement as a people of atleast basic civility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Pioneer1 said: especially those who grew up in New York....chose to further their education for the sole reason that they weren't good at fighting and figured it would be a good way to avoid conflict...LOL. Exactly, @Pioneer1 your statement is the mentality that I'm talking about. I get the impression that you believe being willing to beat someone up is a virtue, or that violence is an appropriate way to solve problems. Of course an education is a good way to learn to deal with and avoid conflict. Also MOST people are not good at fighting. As a kid I could beat most people I fought simply because I was more athletic than most; but if someone was a trained boxer, a martial artist, bigger and stronger, or had back up from a gang or family -- I would probably get my as kicked. Today anyone can be a bad-ass because guns are easily obtained. Less educated people are more likely to solve their conflicts violence; this is the opposite of a virtue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry brown Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Meeting. Of. The. Minds,Different. Opinions. If. Our. Black. Leaders. Got. Together,Talking,We. Might. Have. Solutions,For. Black. Community. Problems. Did. Not, Mean. To,Post. Twice. Yesterday. Posting. On this. Website. Was. Being. Blocked.. .I. found. It. Amazing. That. A. Gangster,Was. Getting. Female. Guards. Pregnant.. Drinking. Champagne,In,The. Cell. Baltimore. Jail. Sounded. Like. A. Pimp. House...Black. guerilla Gang. Family...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 So only uneducated world leaders go to war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynique Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Educated leaders don't go to war. They send lesser educated people to be their cannon fodder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevdove Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 5:16 PM, Delano said: There can be no unity without respect. Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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