NationStates Jolt Archive

What kind of delusional idiot considers there to be "ungreatful liberal children."

I wonder, is a steel butterfly like a piss ant?

Seems so.

These are two award-winning quotes taken from two equally excellent threads in the amazingly kind and upbeat general forum. In the first one, I likened New Genoa saying that people would take freedom for granted in a perfect society to the mass of teenage radicals in America today. NG was kind enough not only to point out my state of mind, but to also tell me my level of intelligence. For the second quote, he called me specifially wrong when my opinion is shared by many on this site. I simply told him in reply that just because someone (Mkultra) has supporters, doesn't mean that their point or opinion is any stronger. To respond to this, he used his wit to liken my screen name to a "piss ant," implying that I am in fact a "piss ant." He calls me wrong, I call him wrong, he calls me a "piss ant." Obviously because of my mental state and capacity, I failed to see the logical connection.

Sarcasm aside, it truely isn't that big of a deal. However, a kind reminder of the definitions of "troll" "flame" and "flamebait" to my good friend here would work wonders in my opinion.

I think I have a pretty good idea of what a troll is, and what flaming, etc is. After all, they seem pretty intuitive. But I'm not sure I know exactly what is and is not considered to fall into these categories. Is there somewhere on the site that gives a definition of these terms? Thanks.

I think I have a pretty good idea of what a troll is, and what flaming, etc is. After all, they seem pretty intuitive. But I'm not sure I know exactly what is and is not considered to fall into these categories. Is there somewhere on the site that gives a definition of these terms? Thanks.

On a side note, I'm sure there is a sticky somewhere. I however knew these terms from prior sites and never really searched for them here. If you cannot find the definitions, telegram me and I'll tell you.

I only ask that any consideration of this be taken in the full context of both threads from which I am quoted.

I readily acknowledge that in retrospect I ought not have used the word "idiot," but understandably, the direct insinuation of being an "ungreatful child" was considered an insulting personal attack and for that reason I responded tit-for-tat.

Also, the "piss ant" comment was in response to being called a "minion" and then:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dobbs Town
Okay, I'm dumb, butterfly - what is a 'minion'?


Quote:
Pronunciation: 'min-y&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French mignon darling
1 : a servile dependent, follower, or underling
2 : a subordinate or petty official


A flunkie...croonie...mindless follower....



So in closing, in my own defense:
Made a mistake in using "idiot," wont do it again.

I dont snitch on people but I have no respect for people who do. Especially when theyre hypocrites about it like Steel Butterflys who flamed me violently in this same exact thread hes complaining about getting flamed in himself. Im not reporting on him because thats against my values-But I do think his hypocristy should be taken into account

And i snitch on every one cause its fun.