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Posted by Caper on June 4, 2004, at 2:46:46
There is poster called "Poppi" on the main babble board who was incredibly nasty regarding someone's questions to me about Social Security Disability benefits. It was pure venom, no help to anyone. (I already feel bad enough, I don't need some stranger to tell me off!)
I scanned back for earlier posts of Poppi's and the only one I found called the previous post "bullshit".
I'm pretty thick skinned and I let her have it regarding her rudeness, but I'd hate to think what she could do to someone a bit more fragile.
Can she somehow be instructed in basic manners and the purpose of this forum?
Thanks,
Caper
Posted by Brio D Chimp on June 14, 2004, at 16:51:10
In reply to Dr. Bob- mean poster- can anything be done?, posted by Caper on June 4, 2004, at 2:46:46
Definitions from Merriam Webster
Main Entry: 2mean
Pronunciation: 'mEn
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English mene, from imene common, shared, from Old English gem[AE]ne; akin to Old High German gimeini common, Latin communis common, munus service, gift, Sanskrit mayate he exchanges
1 : lacking distinction or eminence : HUMBLE
2 : lacking in mental discrimination : DULL
3 a : of poor shabby inferior quality or status <mean city streets> b : worthy of little regard : CONTEMPTIBLE -- often used in negative constructions as a term of praise <no mean feat>
4 : lacking dignity or honor : BASE
5 a : PENURIOUS, STINGY b : characterized by petty selfishness or malice c : causing trouble or bother : VEXATIOUS d : EXCELLENT, EFFECTIVE <plays a mean trumpet> <a lean, mean athlete>
6 : ASHAMED 1b
> There is poster called "Poppi" on the main babble board who was incredibly nasty regarding someone's questions to me about Social Security Disability benefits. It was pure venom, no help to anyone. (I already feel bad enough, I don't need some stranger to tell me off!)
>
> I scanned back for earlier posts of Poppi's and the only one I found called the previous post "bullshit".
>
> I'm pretty thick skinned and I let her have it regarding her rudeness, but I'd hate to think what she could do to someone a bit more fragile.
>
> Can she somehow be instructed in basic manners and the purpose of this forum?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Caper
Posted by Dinah on June 14, 2004, at 17:09:28
In reply to Is calling someone nasty and mean CIVIL Bob ?, posted by Brio D Chimp on June 14, 2004, at 16:51:10
Posted by Brio D Chimp on June 14, 2004, at 17:23:29
In reply to Brio, check out the medication board. (nm), posted by Dinah on June 14, 2004, at 17:09:28
Assistant administrator Dinah please check out the rules. In the words of BOB
If you're upset by something someone posts, you're welcome to respond to them yourself, but if you do, please be civil. If you want to make sure I know about a post, please either post yourself to Psycho-Babble Administration or email me directly (and include "Psycho-Babble" in the subject line).
Posted by spoc on June 14, 2004, at 18:35:54
In reply to Brio, check out the medication board. (nm), posted by Dinah on June 14, 2004, at 17:09:28
I think Dinah meant this:
This is the end of the thread.
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