# Whiners and biters... **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 10, 2001, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615 "2001-10-10T17:54:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/1 "2001-10-10T17:54:38Z")
damn, people. a troll comes in and gets some biters. and some flamers. then they are banned. this person, by way of logged IP’s, is demonstrated by a mod to be someone else, who I can only guess was also a bit of a troll. then a ton of people come out bitching and moaning about the “quality” of SDMB… get a fucking grip! this is a fucking web-log message board. this is anyone with an internet connection being able to “contribute” to whatever discussions are going on. here’s some advice: get over it, get on with your lives. shit. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/2 "2001-10-10T17:57:12Z")
I was just wondering if we could open just a few more threads dealing with this identical subject. Lord knows my mouse clicking finger could use the exercise. ---
**Author:** ![tiny\_ham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/3 "2001-10-10T18:00:16Z")
Why don’t we just start an “Ask Sultan” thread and be done with it. or do we all just like to hear ourselves talk? I know I do. ---
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/4 "2001-10-10T18:04:03Z")
…please allow me to explain. yeah, I was a little vague, and exxaggerated a bit in the above rant, but the point stands. I find it funny that some readers have become almost delusional. I’ll tell you all something: I read a site about 2-3 months before I ever post anything to it. I don’t read extensively, but I scope things out. That way, if I feel I won’t fit in, I stay away. So, anyway, I’m not going to mention any names, since I don’t think it’ll serve any real purpose, but as you read this, and think about what posts I probably just read, you know what I’m talking about. Now take a step back. How often does this shit happen? Why does it happen? flame wars in “good spirit” are fine, and often therapeutic. biting a troll, and biting hard, well… there’s a reason the mod’s ban certain people. if people want to troll that badly, I can recommend some excellend sites to go to. SDMB has set about to not be one of those places. If you cannot accept that or respect that, well… fuck off. Maybe harsh, but I think that’s what the mod’s are telling certain people. Anyway, this topic is sad, and I hate reading all this whining shit about who got banned and why. If someone gets banned, its not my problem. And its not yours either. ---
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/5 "2001-10-10T18:10:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I was just wondering if we could open just a few more threads dealing with this identical subject. Lord knows my mouse clicking finger could use the exercise. \*\* > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jarbabyj \* > \*\*Why don’t we just start an “Ask Sultan” thread and be done with it. > > or do we all just like to hear ourselves talk? I know I do.\*\* sorry. I just ended up reading those other threads and it just pissed me off - so I felt the need to vent. so, basically, I suppose, yes, I do like to hear myself talk… oh well. Go A’s! _(Yankee’s suck)_ ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/6 "2001-10-10T18:18:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MFS \* > [BGo A’s! _(Yankee’s suck)_ \*\* Now you’ve given me something I can hop on board with. ---
**Author:** ![Slip\_Mahoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Slip\_Mahoney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slip_Mahoney)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/7 "2001-10-10T18:22:32Z")
There be whiners here? Link, please. Sorry. Links, please. ---
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/8 "2001-10-10T18:37:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by MFS \* > > [BGo A’s! _(Yankee’s suck)_ \*\* > > Now you’ve given me something I can hop on board with. \*\* well, in that case, I’ll start a new thread… ---
**Author:** ![coosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@coosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coosa)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/9 "2001-10-10T20:34:09Z")
Damn! I thought was going to be about mosquitos! Or at least dogs! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/10 "2001-10-10T20:44:37Z")
So, this thread is whining about whiners? Priceless. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/11 "2001-10-10T20:44:53Z")
I was sure this thread was about toddlers. ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/12 "2001-10-10T21:01:39Z")
This thread is about someone that just couldn’t wait to get his opinion heard so he starts another thread about the same topic, worded different, same subject. You wonder if people that claim they lurk for a while before they post actually do. It sure is hard to tell that from the way they start out on the boards. Amazing. ---
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/13 "2001-10-10T21:13:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan \* > \*\*I was sure this thread was about toddlers. \*\* actually, my kid has not really gone through a real “biting” stage… now, whining… he does not like the word “no”. > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by ultress_ > **This thread is about someone that just couldn’t wait to get his opinion heard so he starts another thread about the same topic, worded different, same subject. You wonder if people that claim they lurk for a while before they post actually do. It sure is hard to tell that from the way they start out on the boards. > Amazing.** umm… you missed my point. please re-read, and think in broader terms. Yes, I’m being a wee bit pompous here, but that’s all part of it… I never claimed to “lurk”… I claimed to read. Reading is good. You should try it sometime… kinda like all the really crappy threads I read today that made me write this one. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/14 "2001-10-10T21:15:03Z")
From priceless to precious. And now the devil made you do it, eh? ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/15 "2001-10-10T21:19:47Z")
What outstanding perception. One crappy thread about all the rest of the crappy threads. One good turn deserves another I suppose. Maybe you should take your own advice and get on with your life. ---
**Author:** ![MFS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MFS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MFS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/16 "2001-10-10T21:28:28Z")
actually, I was making a point about trolling in general. I’ve been around some very, very good trolls. Very clever trolls. They do some excellent work. In a sense, I suppose this whole thread is a troll. Afterall, I’ve got people like you biting, being played along, and I continue to feed it for my own amusement. Except I’m not amused. Yes, right now, in this very thread, I’m being an asshole. I’m being an arrogant fuck. And do you know why? Its because I’ve got ultress and Libertarian giving such insightful, meaningful comments to the topic. Thank you so much. Good day. I leave this thread to die. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2001, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiners-and-biters/86615/17 "2001-10-10T22:18:07Z")
Please, call me Lib. And welcome to Straight Dope Message Boards.