# Ripping AcidKid a new asshole is always a viable option. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 20, 2003, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346 "2003-02-20T16:15:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![BURNER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@BURNER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BURNER)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/121 "2003-02-22T11:11:11Z")
> [@](#): > > AcidKid fuck off you insensitive jerk. No one gives a shit about your triple posting, which you apologized for. But your cranial suppository of misplaced witlessness requires an apology which you haven’t yet made. Well , **Acid Kid** , according to the OP the only way to keep this thread on track is for you to kiss everyones ass and say that you are sorry for being insensitive. I think that you should stick to your “Not guilty” plea, but I wouldnt presume to tell you what to do. ---
**Author:** ![nobodynothing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@nobodynothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nobodynothing)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/122 "2003-02-22T11:25:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AcidKid \* > \*\*Let’s keep this thread on topic, shall we? \*\* sorry… really though, you should be ashamed of yourself. you don’t gain anything by being unabashedly arrogant. didn’t your mother ever teach you manners? ---
**Author:** ![Will\_Repair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a698b9/32.png) [@Will\_Repair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Will_Repair)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/123 "2003-02-22T11:55:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BURNER \* > \*\*according to the OP the only way to keep this thread on track is for you to kiss everyones ass and say that you are sorry for being insensitive. I think that you should stick to your “Not guilty” plea, but I wouldnt presume to tell you what to do. \*\* If I offended Mad Dog 20/20 then an apology and explanation would be warranted to him, not to anyone else. ---
**Author:** ![leander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bcef8e/32.png) [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/124 "2003-02-22T12:01:58Z")
I don’t understand: **BURNER** already said he was an [asshole](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=164125). Nobody disagreed with him. Why should anyone take him seriously?? ---
**Author:** ![jacksen9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ce73a5/32.png) [@jacksen9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jacksen9)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/125 "2003-02-22T13:13:14Z")
**If I offended Mad Dog 20/20 then an apology and explanation would be warranted to him, not to anyone else.** It seems to me that offending MadDog 20/20 is not the major concern. Frequently members of this community offend one another. Sometimes this is done with intention, sometimes by accident. It happens. Apologies are sometimes given, sometimes not. Offending someone is minor. Comments that have the recognized potential to motivate a suicidal person to act on the temptation to kill themselves are not acceptable. We can discuss how unsound this line of thinking is all day. Most of us realize that something written on a message board should not push someone over the edge. However, if a person is emotionally unstable and lacks real support it is certainly possible that a comment that is thoughtless, insensitive, and mean-spirited could provide the suicidal person with an unjustified excuse to just go ahead and take actions that can’t be corrected and may end up being fatal. I think some tact and consideration would be wise and appreciated. You never know when a kind word, words that convey a message of hope and concern could make a difference in someone’s life. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/126 "2003-02-22T16:28:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by nobodynothing \* > \*\*i wouldn’t say that the opinion of the majority of this board is representative of the opinion of the majority of humanity. everyone has their own idea of what normality is… besides, until every registered and active poster contributes their sentiments to this thread you can’t say that how BURNER thinks is somehow aberrant. \*\* **nobodynothing** : the point made was that an honest opinion isn’t controversial. That’s incorrect, as in this case when the _majority_ of those posting in this thread disagree, and therefore the opinion becomes controversial (if you don’t think all these to-and-fro statements, including yours and mine, constitutes the making of a controversy, well then it’s a case of YMMV.) Yes, everyone _does_ have their own idea of normality. And everyone has their own idea of what being a cold son-of-a-bitch is, and applies that accordingly. And as everyone has their own ideas as far as other concepts go, I define **BURNER’S** opinion as abhorrent. That’s my view. If you say I cannot hold that view, or express it, then you are also denying **BURNER** _his_ right to hold his own view. Ah. All this free exchange of views. T’is a wonderful thing. ---
**Author:** ![BURNER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@BURNER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BURNER)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/127 "2003-02-22T17:37:18Z")
Originaly by: **Ice Wolf** > [@](#): > > Yes, everyone does have their own idea of normality. And everyone has their own idea of what being a cold son-of-a-bitch is, and applies that accordingly. > > And as everyone has their own ideas as far as other concepts go, I define BURNER’S opinion as abhorrent. That’s my view. If you say I cannot hold that view, or express it, then you are also denying BURNER his right to hold his own view. > > Ah. All this free exchange of views. T’is a wonderful thing. Originaly by: **Me** > [@](#): > > #1 I never said that AcidKid wasnt being a jerk. My only bone of contention is that just like the rest of us , he is entitled to his opinion. If you feel that bullying someone just because you disagree with their opinion is a viable option then maybe you(the collective you) are the jerk. It appears that you are preaching to the choir my friend. I hope you have better luck with it than I did. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/128 "2003-02-22T18:07:45Z")
Eh, **BURNER** , I personally think this thing will go round and round until everyone tires of it and goes home. Now everyone’s aired their views, I think that it’s time this quietly died. Somehow I doubt that will happen just yet, having been around here as long as I have. Hope I’m wrong, though. ---
**Author:** ![JimSox5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@JimSox5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimSox5)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2003, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/129 "2003-02-22T19:41:25Z")
I think we ought to hold **AcidKid** off the edge of a 10-story building and ask him if letting go is a viable option. The comment was beyong jerkish and I’m beyond belief that he is still here with us. ---
**Author:** ![EasyPhil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e47c2d/32.png) [@EasyPhil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EasyPhil)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/130 "2003-02-23T00:19:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JimSox5 \* > \*\*I think we ought to hold **AcidKid** off the edge of a 10-story building and ask him if letting go is a viable option. > > The comment was beyong jerkish and I’m beyond belief that he is still here with us. \*\* Uh, that would be murder and not suicide. As for the rest of you folks that are so hot under the collar about this. Do any of you know **Mad Dog 20/20**? If the answer is no, then how can you determine whether or not, someone saying that suicide is viable option, is going to effect this person and in what way? It’s almost like it’s not about what **Mad Dog 20/20** is feeling or experiencing, but what you, the collective at work here, are feeling or experiencing. It would be perfectly okay for me to tell some one to jump of a cliff, or to flat out die, here in this forum and it would be okay, even though I’m telling them to commit suicide. Funny how that works, isn’t it? Lastly this isn’t a support forum, sort of the opposite if you ask me and the rules do state to post in the appropriate forum. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/131 "2003-02-23T02:10:23Z")
no one would know, and that is why it’s irresponsible to say something like that. I’m all for flaming and chewing someone out, but when the potential for ACTUAL HARM comes into play the rules change. ---
**Author:** ![B.Pants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@B.Pants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Pants)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/132 "2003-02-23T02:17:59Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by AcidKid > Let’s keep this thread on topic, shall we? It seems as if **nobodynothing** should be able to stay on topic. After all, this is the _only_ thread he/she has posted to so far. I wonder why that is? ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/133 "2003-02-23T02:18:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by AcidKid \* > \*\*If I offended Mad Dog 20/20 then an apology and explanation would be warranted to him, not to anyone else. \*\* Oh huge pendulous bollocks! - for one thing, I think it’s most unlikely you’d do that, for another, this is just as much about you shambling into the room and depositing a gigantic smelly turd on the carpet as anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/134 "2003-02-23T06:10:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by nobodynothing \* > \*\*me? i was ‘nothingnobody’ but i locked myself out of that account… \*\* In which case you should email an administrator or three to get it straightened out. I’m locking you out of THIS account, too. Lynn ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/135 "2003-02-23T06:16:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BURNER \*Wrong again. It should read, “Look at me, I can think for myself and stick to my original opinion”. Just because I disagree with you people doesnt make me controversial. It makes me honest. I am sure you would preffer it if I just waived the little white flag and said I give up, you were all right all a long. Unfortunately I am not in the habit of takeing things back when I realy mean them. Sorry I am not good worker bee like the rest of you. As for the trolling thing, you should all just get over it. If I was realy a troll I am sure that the mods would have gotten rid of me by now. They seem to be on top of that sort of thing. \*\* One can express honest opinions without being a jerk. Until/unless you can learn how to do this, you are not welcome on this message board. And yeah, I DO think you’re trolling, or at least being a jerk simply for the sheer pleasure of pissing people off. Lynn ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/136 "2003-02-23T08:45:55Z")
Thank you, **Lynn**. I say that with all sincerity ( even if I can’t speell it right now). ---
**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/137 "2003-02-23T12:00:49Z")
[Slow clap] ---
**Author:** ![istara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e79b87/32.png) [@istara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/istara)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/138 "2003-02-23T12:26:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by C K Dexter Haven \* > \*\*The “wit” of making a word-play on “viable” is no excuse for cruel, callous, nastiness. Especially not when the opposite – “suicide is NOT viable” – would have carried the same word-play and wit, but not had the meanness underlying. \*\* I know it’s probably staring me in the face, but what is the wordplay going on here? When I first read it, I genuinely thought **Acidkid** was advocating suicide. His post not long after soon cleared up that misconception, but I’m still whooshed by the joke. Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![THespos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/139 "2003-02-23T15:09:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by istara \* > \*\*I know it’s probably staring me in the face, but what is the wordplay going on here? > \*\* According to **AcidKid** , the play was on “viable.” According to the strict definition, viable means “capable of living.” **AcidKid** claims he was contrasting “suicide” and “viable,” thus the incredibly witty wordplay. :rolleyes: Yeah, I know. I thought it was bullshit, too. ---
**Author:** ![istara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e79b87/32.png) [@istara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/istara)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346/140 "2003-02-23T15:30:40Z")
OK now I get it. Perhaps a little too intellectual (and inappropriate) for a such a thread, though. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346.md?page=8)