Is it just me or are you folks needlessly verbose? I have to say, as a newb I’m finding it such a turn off to have to slog through so much faux intellectual posturing to get to the point. Is this how this place rolls?
(Please be gentle. I’m new 
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I’m fairly new too, but that’s kind of the charm of the place. This, coming from someone who has spent time on mostly female message boards (all snark, no blurf) and places like memebase and 9gag. It’s like going out into the adult world after spending time with kids all day, every day for years.
It’s you.
We’re supposed to be gentle with you but you can accuse us of “faux intellectual posturing”?
Double standard much?
Was that harsh? I apologize if it offended your delicate sensibilities. I have read a lot of fluff around weak points and stagnant thought since I’ve been here. Does piling on a whack of words make people feel better about themselves while debating? I’m asking in sincerity.
No you aren’t.
(Concise enough for you?)
You’re a fucking asshole is what you are, and I 'm saying that in sincerity. Does being passive-aggressive make you feel better about yourself while insulting people?
I’m not being passive aggressive at all. I’m curious and asking questions. Is that not part of the purpose of a discussion board?
It’s you.
Many posts here are short & to the point. Others can be quite long–either packed with interesting information or stuffed with idiotic drivel. I can tell the difference. So I skip the crap–or answer back if I’m up to it. And enjoy the good stuff.
Learn to play along if you want to stay. Or don’t.
Thanks Bridget.
I actually don’t notice people being verbose, most of the time.
Yep, some people are indeed needlessly verbose. Others are not. Still others (just a few) I could listen to all day. Pick your poison.
Dear, this is the Pit. You’ll be lucky to get out of this thread with all your hair.
I talk a lot here, so take anything I say with a grain of salt, but really? The “just asking questions” argument is kind of ridiculous. Are you always this disingenuous? Do you always insult people and then feign surprise when they’re taken aback? Do you have many friends? Don’t get offended. I’m just asking questions.
Hold on a minute, Penny. You joined a year ago? And you think of yourself as a newb and you think we have delicate sensibilities? It seems to me you need to read a few more threads and try to get the hang of it. You said newb and I thought August 2013! That’ll teach me to read more carefully.
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Dear OP,
I don’t give a shit what you think.
Sincerely,
Go Get Fucked
Concur. It’s you. Oh, and JAQ-ing off won’t win you many friends here. Or much respect either.
We’re not all verbose, you fucking knob.
The really good questions, like “Attack Syria?” or “Is God Omnipotent?” or “Gun Control?” or just “Country Time Lemonade?” aren’t answerable in really short posts. They aren’t even addressable in very short posts. Some of these questions really require entire books to be written, and other books to be written in rebuttal.
Brevity may be the soul of wit (and underwear) but it’s hard to talk about really meaty philosophical subjects and to keep it under 500 words.
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