General Discussion

NewHendoLib

(61,849 posts)

4. That is social networking tools. Everyone ends up airing

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Sun Aug 11, 2024, 04:01 PM

Aug 2024

their opinion. I've just accepted that is how it is.

As the saying goes, opinions are like assholes - everybody's got one. Social networking tools make it way too easy to share them.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Eliot Rosewater Zoomie1986

57 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am going to make this general observation, again...If you dont like a topic, if you dont like a certain [View all] Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 OP

If it doesn't interest me I skip over it, Beachnutt Aug 2024 #1

I hope when someone reads this thread they might think about it a bit...yes, skip over it Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #2

If before you post, you stop, Arne Aug 2024 #3

That is social networking tools. Everyone ends up airing NewHendoLib Aug 2024 #4

Some folks are doubly blessed - they both have one... 3catwoman3 Aug 2024 #53

What a useless thread! Thanks for wasting my valuable time, Eliot! unblock Aug 2024 #5

Was waiting for that one, well done Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #7

I prefer subtle snark, but if you throw one straight up the middle, i'mma swingin' unblock Aug 2024 #11

Another thing that bugs me are those who leave recipe reviews that state, "This sounds great! I can't wait to try it!" CrispyQ Aug 2024 #6

And whenever someone responds to me and they are not an ass I usually try to hit the recommend button Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #8

It's a nice feature. I like it! CrispyQ Aug 2024 #14

been about 15 minutes and eliot hasn't rec'd your post! ret5hd Aug 2024 #16

Or.... RobinA Aug 2024 #40

Agree with you. debm55 Aug 2024 #9

I love DU but that is a pet peeve of mine as well senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #10

Boredom / lack of stimulation / seeking attention Shermann Aug 2024 #28

I think some people are addicted to be annoyed or pissed off PatSeg Aug 2024 #39

I thought he ruined couches because no woman would let him get close to her 😉 MLAA Aug 2024 #51

K&R spanone Aug 2024 #12

I know what you mean. If you don't like a particular topic or whatever, simply just move on to the next topic. SWBTATTReg Aug 2024 #13

I've done that, you're right, I shouldn't do it. Jeebo Aug 2024 #15

Self awareness! senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #20

And without seeing any of your other posts, THIS is why you are a liberal or a progressive, etc. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #22

Like Tim Walz said.... Blue Owl Aug 2024 #17

Absolutely right! There's also some who comment regularly Nixie Aug 2024 #18

Ha, ha, ha! PatSeg Aug 2024 #41

I agree totally... PCIntern Aug 2024 #19

GREAT example...thanks. For instance, as this is my thread I will do this: Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #23

Great post! PCIntern Aug 2024 #34

meh. marble falls Aug 2024 #21

Irony Evergreen Emerald Aug 2024 #24

Point taken. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #25

I guess the same could be said about posts marybourg Aug 2024 #26

yep Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #27

Some just want to say. Something. To be noticed. If it is unpopular and someone notices and answers they are noticed Srkdqltr Aug 2024 #29

Yup, just like some repukes. grumpyduck Aug 2024 #31

That is not what i had in mind at all. But, thank you for reading and answering my post. Srkdqltr Aug 2024 #32

HOORAY! JoseBalow Aug 2024 #55

I've caught myself making snide remarks about OPs that just have a link to a video grumpyduck Aug 2024 #30

No, those (your posts) are appropriate I think...And the folks who do it are not being obnoxious I dont Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #46

The assumption everyone has watched something, Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #33

Thank you for the reminder -- direct, clear, but at heart kind. Batshit_Bruin_CA Aug 2024 #35

Hear HEAR!!!!! UTUSN Aug 2024 #36

Eliot, I agree completely. So much so that I censor my own unfortunate messages by not posting them after.... RussellCattle Aug 2024 #37

I do that often, I ask myself "are you gonna get into an argument with this one?" and I answer Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #45

There you go, that too. Sometimes it's like an open invitation. "Best left unsaid" - my mom. RussellCattle Aug 2024 #49

If this is in regards to the Aussie breakdancing hip hopper lady, well.... wolfie001 Aug 2024 #38

No clue, post it so we can all enjoy please! Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #44

Sure! Sorry, I've been away wolfie001 Aug 2024 #52

Now I can never post again bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #42

It's not just sports SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #43

Oh yes, I was not limiting it to sports by any means. Another thing I try and never do is Eliot Rosewater Aug 2024 #50

Happens now and then birdographer Aug 2024 #47

Happens here, too. Iggo Aug 2024 #48

Some people vastly overestimate the importance of their meaningless opinions JoseBalow Aug 2024 #54

Truer words were ne'er spoken! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #57