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Chery · Dec 8, 2007, 11:16 PM

I got a update on this question in my email, and was upset about the posts that were added since this again was a old one... but one dude really got to me by calling Fr.Chuck a wanker... so, I had to say it and don't regret it..

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/teens/...tml#post767664

Nez · Dec 9, 2007, 07:55 AM

Chery.Firstly,bad spelling? Yes there is spell check,but people get "excited-emotional" when under stress,and using the keyboard.My spelling can be terrible at times,but I try and check first before posting.Sometimes I do not bother though.
Secondly,"name calling" helps no one,and only makes the poster look ignorant.There are plenty of rational ways to put a view point across,without "sinking below the depths".A warning is probably in order,then if it happens again,even if they try and "join" via a new user name,and email account,then admin will have to consider a ban.
AMHD is 99% fine,but the occasional fool will get through I'm afraid.

Chery · Dec 9, 2007, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the reply Nezzie..
I do a spell check most of the time because my keyboard forgets some vowels and then key in two or three time the same letter- I know I have to adjust my keyboard feature.

What got me was that that 'punk' responded to an old post and called someone a 'wanker' which I don't think is appropriate. I did tell him off though, and it felt good.

You have yourself a good one dear...

shygrneyzs · Dec 9, 2007, 10:52 AM

I never did read that original post, Chery, until now. I agree with Fr. Chuck - people should spell, should have good grammar, and make some sense in the post. That way the post is clear to understand and the answers will be more appropriate. The name calling stuff - we see that garbage almost every day on here and it is not right. I report those kind of things and let Admin. Do the rest.

When the posts are that old, could there be a way to close them, so someone 6 months down the road does not answer?

talaniman · Dec 9, 2007, 11:32 AM

My fault folks, as I was the moderator, and missed it, sorry. It helps when posts such as these are reported as innapropriate though. I may not know what a wanker is but it doesn't sound flattering. I wanked up.

Fr_Chuck · Dec 9, 2007, 01:53 PM

Well it actually looks like the poster may have updated it, since the spelling is better now than it was I think.

And beyond spelling some posts are just hard to understand, and if not understood property, hard to answer.

Not sure what a wanker is but if it is a , grumpy old man may be right, but I deleted their posts myself

stonewilder · Dec 9, 2007, 02:11 PM

Not sure but I think a "wanker" is a penis or in other words... a d*ck head.

Chery · Dec 9, 2007, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by stonewilder

Not sure but I think a "wanker" is a penis or in other words.... a d*ck head.

That is the british slang word for it, yes. That is why I made such a big deal out of this - it's not appropriate and shows poor character.

Nez · Dec 9, 2007, 04:05 PM

It is indeed a slang word,here in the UK.Using it after too much drink,in a club,or bar,can (will),often end up with the "user" in serious trouble.

friend4u178 · Dec 9, 2007, 10:49 PM

Wanking is basically slang for masturbating , so therefore used in a derogatory sense when trying to degrade someone. Ie: Wanker!

And well done Chery for giving the "wanker" a bit of a serve :-)

Chery · Dec 10, 2007, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by friend4u178

Wanking is basically slang for masturbating , so therefore used in a derogatory sense when trying to degrade someone. Ie: Wanker!

And well done Chery for giving the "wanker" a bit of a serve :-)

The times when I tolerated verbal abuse from 'snot-boxes' is over, and I don't let my friends be targets for it either. My cyber family here is just as important as my real family and I have nothing to lose by expressing myself anymore. If I can watch my 'Ps and Qs', then I think others can do the same. The english language is so wonderfully colorful and gives one the opportunity to really express - and it can be done cleanly by brits, canadians and americans. I believe in 'its not what you say, but how you say it'... so, express yourself - people. Let it out, but be aware that I still have that bar of soap with me all the time.

Oh, yeah, I forgot the aussies.

templelane · Dec 10, 2007, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by friend4u178

Wanking is basically slang for masturbating , so therefore used in a derogatory sense when trying to degrade someone. Ie: Wanker!

I would just like to add it is usually used in a way to indicate the person is arrogant, conceited, basically in love with themselves.

If something is a 'load of wank' it is rubbish, saying this is considered slightly less offensive than calling someone a wanker which is moderately offensive, depending on context.

Oh dear I think this is the only time I have sworn on here! *blushes*

Chery · Dec 10, 2007, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by templelane

I would just like to add it is usually used in a way to indicate the person is arrogant, conceited, basically in love with themselves.

If something is a 'load of wank' it is rubbish, saying this is considered slighly less offensive than calling someone a wanker which is moderately offensive, depending on context.

Oh dear I think this is the only time I have sworn on here! *blushes*

Don't worry about the soap. You were explaining and not expressing..

It goes to show we all know that language like that exists, but we don't find it necessary to utilize - that is what makes us different from those snot-boxes.. oops, one more time and I might use the soap on myself...

I think I need a strong coffee..