dual accounts, split personalities, alter egos...

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   Randy Godwinposted 14 years ago

   I do not have a problem with multiple accounts CG, BC, or whoever you wish to be at the moment.  As long as you do not use these accounts to back up your own opinion I do not care which role you play.  I may eventually use another account for different hubs but there will be no secret about my identity.
   
   I know there have been many alter ego discussions on the forums and this will surely not be the last.  Those of us who dislike these trolls using different accounts to harass members or otherwise cause grief have no means to rectify these tactics other than discuss them here.  If nothing else we get to blow off steam and perhaps the staff may at least be aware of our concerns.
   
   Sorry if these posts bore you but I will not give you a dollar!

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   CabinGirlposted 14 years ago

   Tight bugger
   
   You never bore me my friend and have a good weekend !

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   I have spent some time this morning reading all of the posts on this thread. I don't particularly care for the name calling and finger pointing that does take place. Reminds me of being in school. I know adults do practice spewing hate and vitriolic behavior and this passes on to their children. Anger can bring out the worst of us all. I've said it before and I say it again, the tongue is a mighty member of our body and one hard to bridle. I can only hope that I can always behave with good manners and either say something good or just walk away from it all.
   That being said, I will answer the question of this thread. No it is not fair to call out the alter egos of our members who have them. It makes for interest and I figure that in reality I have only four fans, the rest are all alter egos of those four.
   BTW. MM is Misha and she does fly around in that cape.

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      manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Crowd Cheers...as ralwus states very eloquently and cohesively.

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         Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Cool tractor!  Is that a Massey Ferguson?

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            manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That there...is a 1942 International Farmall Tractor, my friend!

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               Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               I thought the hood was too square to be a MF.  I have a 48 A Farmall which still runs smooth as a sewing machine.  Antique tractors are highly sought these days.  I rebuilt the engine in a 50's model similar to yours.  Great old machines.  It's not as much fun working on the monsters we use today though.

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                  manlypoetrymanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes...you said it. I like the simpler things in life myself...as well. Sounds like you really have a great tractor there in your 48 model! Wan'na Race? just kiddin...I baby this one way too much to even joke like that...

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                     Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                     Gotta find some new tires to put on the old girl.  A new set probably will cost more than the tractor cost new.  Good talking with you.

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      AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey !! What about me? :::::::  lolololo

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         ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You are my top fan dear. LOL

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            AEvansposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            

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      Jane@CMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hey, I must be one of the four
      
      Hubpages must love this stuff, it goes on and on.  My take on the real people - if they are spewing hate and the like, trust me, I won't be reading anything they write or refer their writing to friends.  As far as alter egos who have no Hubs...waste of my time.  For alter egos that play nice & have well written hubs, awesome!  Is all this stuff going to bring hubpages down...I'm guessing no, if they are still making money & these forums are not hurting their bottom line, they'll allow it to continue.  If you truly want it to stop, then you (general you) have to do something about it, stop participating in the hate filled threads, stop baiting people on, and quit trying to figure out who the trolls are - go write!  My guess, the people who continue in these threads thrive on the drama, and it helps pass their day.  Calling names and such is easy because you have a screen to hide behind, and many times its the bully who has always been a bully & will never change.  What I read on some of these threads simply reminds me of why my daughter needed to escape high school....

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         tksenseiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         ??????????????????

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         Maddie Ruudposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Actually, I hate it.
         
         On a professional level, it sucks up huge amounts of time to moderate the forums--time better spent improving the site and providing support to people who really need it.
         
         On a personal level, it's just frustrating for me to deal with juvenile behavior.  I sometimes feel like a babysitter with a bunch of kids whining and pointing fingers.  "He hit me!"   "But she called me a poophead!"  Everyone here is over 18.  Everyone should be mature enough to 1) be respectful, and 2) realize this is an online forum, and not worth real-life stress.
         
         This isn't directed at anyone in particular, for the record.  I'm just tired of being accused of having some hidden agenda for my actions (or lack thereof) in the forums.

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            Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Quite frankly, if I had seen some of these topics, prior to signing up, I might not have.

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   GeneralHowitzerposted 14 years ago

   I'm planning to make an account for doing hatchet job, but why need for it when you can at least be pleasant to everybody although you can't please 'em all.

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   I found this to be interesting and share it with you all.
   http://www.flayme.com/troll/quiz.shtml

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   Crazdwriterposted 14 years ago

   Am I one of those fans ralwus?

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      ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think you are. You aren't really cabin girl are you? LOL Or mebbe Lita in disguise? Oh no, that's Lucy.

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   Let's hear it for our Maddie.
   

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   Jess Killmenowposted 14 years ago

   I have three personalities.  I am a sick human being.  But at least I try to be nice to everyone. 

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   You can definitely say that for all the problems this is an active forum I wish I could get my forum on Scottish Culture going. Maybe I should start posting controversial things... Maybe claim that Obama was born in Scotland

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      ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Haha Well I read that he does have Scottish roots via Ulster.

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    I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 14 years ago

    I say, let sleeping dogs lye. Yet, should they attack put them down!

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    There you go Blue Bozo thats the best I could do. Me and my son in Colorado.

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       Crazdwriterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nice pic sneak! Now I can officially say... I can see you hehehe...shhh I'm using my parents' computer don't tell anyone lol

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    Hey, good job with your pic Sneako!

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    Mishaposted 14 years ago

    Come on Nelle, you are quite experienced online, this place is way more polite than the majority of other places.

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       badcompany99posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I agree Misha, I find it way mild to some of the sites I have been on. On the whole this site is full of really good people who enjoy a bit of banter when they are not writing hubs. I feel through the Forum I know people like Misha, AE, Ralwus and yourself Nelle.

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    Nelle Hoxieposted 14 years ago

    Misha, I'm not experienced in forums. I know how to make money. And I know how to write ad copy.
    
    Before hubpages my affiliate marketing was quite solitary. I designed webpages, wrote sales copy, and made money. If the world seemed hinky I would visit webmasterworld and get back to work.

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       JYOTI KOTHARIposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Why are you so modest. You have more than 1200 quality posts in the forum, much more than many.
       I honor your participation in forum.
       Thanks,
       Jyoti Kothari

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    Onusonusposted 14 years ago

    Who is the grim reaper? I got a hit and run, post from this person the other day, and I have seen him/her before.

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    cindyvineposted 14 years ago

    Okay, what have I missed?  Who's a troll?  Who's name calling?  I disappear for a couple of weeks and what happens?  Tell me!  Tell me!

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       blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       to be perfectly honest, cindyvine, the experiences on your blog are far more entertaining than what's been going on here. 
       
       i'll bet those experiences are far more honest as well.

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       ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Oh Cindy, it has been most entertaining. I'll fill ya in on it dear.

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          blue dogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          of course, if you would like more information relevant to this, dating back several week (based on actual experience that most hubbers are out of the loop on) that is available as well.

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