# This place is hell **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 27, 2003, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128 "2003-01-27T00:59:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Silentgoldfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@Silentgoldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silentgoldfish)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/21 "2003-01-27T03:44:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lobsang \* > \*\*I _do_ live there full time. > > And if you think those pictures are good (I have a sneaking Suspicion you said that just to cheer me up) then you aint seen nothing yet. Most of those are taken in in the town that I live in. > > I have only taken pictures at the places that I happen to have been to with relatives. As soon as I get a car (or a bike and the will to burn off my excess fat) I will be able to go to the places that really show this little island off. > > There was one place I went to (named Cregneash), which when I got there - I was metaphorically kicking myself for not taking my camera. The place was magical. \*\* That picture of the two sheep looks like it’s from a nature magazine. That’s meant to be a compliment, by the way! And seriously, I have nothing to gain by trying to make you feel good 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/22 "2003-01-27T03:47:37Z")
We’re not here to judge. I have frequently had to bury my mouth in my forearm to keep from screaming laughter at work while reading some of these posts. It’s like a small town…and once you’ve been here awhile, you’ll notice the regulars and what they come to contribute. I’ve gotten support, engaged in lively discussions, cried, laughed, and had my ass handed to me on a silver platter. And I’d like to think I’ve been able to provide the same to a couple of people here. Bottom line, if it’s not fun for you, don’t subject yourself to it. But don’t be so hard on yourself. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/23 "2003-01-27T03:51:16Z")
**Lobsang** … I’d be willing to bet you’re probably the most interesting, intelligent, and witty doper on the whole Island, right? Face it, you’re da’ man, numero uno, the big cheese, head honcho, you got it made…why you got the run of things…why don’t you have an Isle of Man dopefest and …damn I gotta run, but I’ll be back and finish this later!!! Peace…😉 ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/24 "2003-01-27T04:06:19Z")
I won’t pick on you, **Lob.** 🙂 I’ve had similar thoughts myself from time to time, but I just push them aside and post away. If everyone chooses to disregard my new thread, I move on. If someone says something snotty but not quite Pittable, I ignore them or make a joke. If I arrive late to a thread and it seems like all the funny stuff has been said already, I still post what I want to say. And I liked your pictures too. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/25 "2003-01-27T06:31:38Z")
Back again…Hey, I wasn’t trying to be a smart-ass, just a different point of view. You know, make lemonade, that kinda bullshit. Some of us seem to forget that on the other side of this board are some really good folks (some assholes too!) Try to overlook the ignorance of the few (at least I hope it’s just a few), anyway…fuck’em if they don’t like what you’re input is. I’ve done a little snooping, plus I remember some threads and you seem pretty cool, so again I say fuck’em. Just keep it real and try not to bullshit TOO much. Forget about your last two or three threads you got cold shouldered (bad joke that probably whooshed over anyway) and a mod. spanked your bottom a little. It’s good for ya’…helps keep ya on your toes. Hell, let’s have a shot or two. You can guess what I’m drinkin’…how 'bout yourself?..🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Cisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/26 "2003-01-27T16:59:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by t-keela \* > **Try to overlook the ignorance** 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Broken\_Doll](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@Broken\_Doll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broken_Doll)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2003, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/27 "2003-01-27T17:09:36Z")
Awww, Lobsang, I used to [and still do sometimes] feel the same way. But I realised that there’s no point in fretting over it, this IS just a message board [albeit an almighty holy one] and isn’t really going to have much influence in your RL. Other than that, I’ve decided to go all out and pretty much say what I’m thinking and to stop editing everything I write here. Sometimes I write boring stuff that no one notices. Sometimes I write witty stuff that…no one notices. But hey, at least I tried. No? ---
**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:** [January 27, 2003, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/28 "2003-01-27T23:26:45Z")
T’is but a long, humungously long, wall, upon which we write. Sometimes our wisdom is scrubbed off pretty quickly. Sometimes it lingers to delight years after the words have dried and the scribes gone to other things. What’s special is the people who write the words, the geniuses, the fools, the lovers, the depressed. It’s a good place, really, **Lobsang**. Like most things, it depends on what you’re looking for in a wall. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/29 "2003-01-28T00:48:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cisco \* > \*\*😕 \*\* Not a reference to you **Cisco**. I was talking about the few “Dopers” that seem to get a kick outta insulting others. One’s who nitpick every detail and basically just act like jerks, ie. trolls and such. You have always been cool w/ me IIRC…🙂 Peace ---
**Author:** ![Cisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ccd318/32.png) [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/30 "2003-01-28T03:59:58Z")
The 😕 was a reference to our credo here. Thought it was kind of ironic for someone to write _Try to overlook the ignorance_ on this of all boards :). ---
**Author:** ![samarm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@samarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samarm)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/31 "2003-01-28T04:07:34Z")
Just wanted to say those pics on your site are awesome! Some of them look professional quality. ---
**Author:** ![Rhum\_Runner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rhum\_Runner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhum_Runner)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/32 "2003-01-28T04:19:08Z")
You are so the Marvin the robot type. IRL, I often like people like you. If it is any consolation, no one ever reads my posts, but then if I were them, I wouldn’t read my posts either. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/33 "2003-01-28T04:23:29Z")
I don’t know what to say to all this. I am not used to being praised, (and cheered up) I am a bit embarrased. thankyou very much everyone! I am humbled. Next time I feel like a victim or next time I am down I will refer back to this thread. As to the photos, The isle of man is a great place for views. Anyone with a camera can take great pictures here. However I appreciate all the complements. Thanks again. I like your wall analogy **Ice Wolf** And things are suddenly happening at work… gotta go… bye all ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/34 "2003-01-28T09:24:17Z")
**Rhum Runner** Would that be the Marvin the robot of Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? I am not sure myself as it is so long since I read the 5 book trilogy. ---
**Author:** ![Rhum\_Runner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rhum\_Runner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhum_Runner)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2003, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/35 "2003-01-28T13:04:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lobsang \* > \*\ ***Rhum Runner** Would that be the Marvin the robot of Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? I am not sure myself as it is so long since I read the 5 book trilogy. \*\* That would be the one. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/36 "2003-01-30T04:08:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cisco \* > \*\*The 😕 was a reference to our credo here. Thought it was kind of ironic for someone to write _Try to overlook the ignorance_ on this of all boards :). \*\* I can see where that might be confusing. A poor choice of words on my part. While the majority of us do our part to fight ignorance in the world. Sadly, there are a few who seem to enjoy it’s promotion. Some pathetically don their badge of ignorance with a sense of pride. Their condescending and frequent volatile remarks are often merely a form of self-gratification. I think DNFTT is the best response to such “members” where this applies. As for the regular old assholes…screw’em! In some cases therefore, I feel that “overlook the ignorance”, in certain situations might be appropriate. If it is obvious the person in question is obviously being a(n) ignorant/smartass on purpose. Let the mods. have them…they have a pretty good track record when it comes to banning these instigators. Peace and Lobsang…good for you ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2003, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128/37 "2003-01-30T05:20:22Z")
Strike that second obvious in this sentence from the previous post: “If it is obvious the person in question is obviously being a(n) ignorant/smartass on purpose.” I was apparently distracted…:smack: Think I’ll go fix me a Margarita, anybody else? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-place-is-hell/151128.md?page=1)