tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post5271298263963639228..comments2023-06-07T09:07:52.264-07:00Comments on Countdown to México: One rotten apple...Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642454427228503266noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-63518658144272944262008-07-08T12:36:00.000-06:002008-07-08T12:36:00.000-06:00I am on two forums and I have seen a wide range of...I am on two forums and I have seen a wide range of behaviors. One thing that I have noticed is that some people have no connection between what they type and their brain. It's like they have no impulse control.I do admit it's irritating to read the hundredth message that says I am visiting Merida, what should I do? But then again it may be that person trying to make contact and have a conversation. Also there are the group that take anything anyone says in the worst possible light and any comment that is the least bit negative about living in Mexico is met with go back to where you came from. <BR/>That said, I have actually met and made some great friends via the message boards.<BR/>And just like this long comment that I am making, there are the people who ask 25 questions in their very first post, I get over whelmed and just don't know where to start to answer.<BR/>regards,<BR/>TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-79984523717197979492008-07-08T08:26:00.000-06:002008-07-08T08:26:00.000-06:00My job for the last four years has been working fo...My job for the last four years has been working for the owners of an informational tourist website and popular message board. This site was peaceful, fun, and harmonious for years, but in the last year had some really dramatic scenes: fallings out, name-calling, flaming, etc. A few months ago, I was at the end of my rope, but things seem to have settled down now.<BR/><BR/>People cry about "moderation," but the truth is that the forum is NO FUN without it. Apparently grown people can't act like adults when conversing on a message board.<BR/><BR/>Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-27703259299736169872008-07-07T22:01:00.000-06:002008-07-07T22:01:00.000-06:00Hi Nancy (and Paul),An excellent commentary. It is...Hi Nancy (and Paul),<BR/><BR/>An excellent commentary. It is sad how some can lose all sense of respectable behavior behind a keyboard and screen.<BR/><BR/>We are all still learning how to get along - not always an easy thing. The key I think is respect and tolerance. <BR/><BR/>Intolerable behavior needs to be kept on a short leash - if it is allowed to go on too long, the rotten apples will spoil the barrel I think.<BR/><BR/>We are always happy to read comments from you at Viva Veracruz - I know you have a busy new life over there in Mazatlan - of course your Blog is terrific as well.<BR/><BR/>We need good speakers (writers) to speak out defending civil behavior and good communication skills - thank you so much for your efforts.<BR/><BR/>Staying Tuned!<BR/>JohnCalypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-65388035958308827292008-07-07T10:51:00.000-06:002008-07-07T10:51:00.000-06:00Ah, the soap opera that message boards can be.A co...Ah, the soap opera that message boards can be.<BR/><BR/>A couple of years ago some one showed me a site that I found very entertaining. It had caricatures of the different personalities on messaged boards.<BR/><BR/>It called them "Flame Warriors"<BR/><BR/>http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/index.htm<BR/><BR/>Have a look, I hope you find it as entertaining as I did.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569585552092886936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-31344970459650083012008-07-07T10:42:00.000-06:002008-07-07T10:42:00.000-06:00Excellent topic and very good points. There are a...Excellent topic and very good points. There are a couple of forums for Cancun, one of which I play on regularly. It's split into topics as well, it's mostly for tourists but we have the "Life in Cancun" section for those of us that live here and those that want to. It's actually a very well behaved board, mostly because the owner and moderators make sure it stays that way. There have only been a couple of flaming incidents (I was the victim of one and it ruined a friendship), but they are taken care of quickly and defnitely discouraged.<BR/><BR/>Anyone interested in the Cancun forum, it's at www.cancuncare.com/forumCancunCanuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694054388941351498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-62466420023324925682008-07-07T07:52:00.000-06:002008-07-07T07:52:00.000-06:00Toni, I wonder if adjusting to the heat and humidi...Toni, I wonder if adjusting to the heat and humidity has something to do with feeling unwell? Also, have you been staying hydrated well enough? Especially when you run. You could also have an intestinal bug - it might not be a bad idea to talk to a doctor or your pharmacist. Hang in there!<BR/><BR/>Sans, I should try your outlook. Grab the chips and get into the trashy side of life. Ha!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-31798203991924452122008-07-06T23:29:00.000-06:002008-07-06T23:29:00.000-06:00I totally agree with you about the Mazatlan forums...I totally agree with you about the Mazatlan forums. I was victim to a keyboard spanking in one, when I asked a question that, apparently, had been asked before. (and it was a timely question, one in which the answer can change daily, I might add!) But,I have to admit--it has become somewhat of a guilty pleasure of mine to log on to those sites. It is like watching a trashy Jerry Springer episode. I just cannot help but grab some potato chips and follow the crazy arguments!Sanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696672009678856623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-89888549222854127802008-07-06T22:43:00.000-06:002008-07-06T22:43:00.000-06:00I wish I could say I were adapting better. My host...I wish I could say I were adapting better. My host family is wonderful, I love the culture, and I'd like to think my language skills are improving, but I've actually spent the whole weekend in and out of bed--my body's not agreeing with all of the traditional mexican cuisine. I'm tired every 3 hours, and the smell of Mexican food makes me nauseous. Any suggestions for this?<BR/><BR/>Also, I have to say that I admire your decision to come and learn Spanish. But--I also think you might be crazy--Washington is the most gorgeous state in the US!Toni Skalicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020374416332334808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-26064268437417589422008-07-06T15:48:00.000-06:002008-07-06T15:48:00.000-06:00I think things would be a lot more civilized if yo...I think things would be a lot more civilized if you had to post your picture to post. <BR/><BR/>Some of the offenders here are using their real names....and I look forward to the first time I run into them at a meeting or party or something....<BR/><BR/>I wonder if they would be shocked if someone said something to them IN PERSON! Or, maybe they just stay in their house all the time and find their amusement being critical. <BR/><BR/>I have to practice saying "ni modo" (oh well, what can you do?)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016075941355264454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-24428529203879822562008-07-06T14:46:00.000-06:002008-07-06T14:46:00.000-06:00Great topic. I have noticed the difference betwee...Great topic. I have noticed the difference between bloggers and message board posters. Nancy, I think you hit it on the head: the ability to be anonymous gives some people license to act in a manner that would shock their mothers. But even when people know one another (in Melaque and La Manzanilla), they tear into each other personally.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-14778473813131707172008-07-06T13:18:00.000-06:002008-07-06T13:18:00.000-06:00Nancy, it is the same here in San Miguel with two ...Nancy, it is the same here in San Miguel with two different forums. I'm on one of them and I'm spending too much time just deleting the crap without even opening the message. One of my best laughs was one time someone asked a question and they got a nice reply saying that they could get lots of information about that by googling. The first person wrote back and said she didn't have time to google. Just give her a summary. Do these people realize how they come across to the rest of the world.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36412663.post-42914543404983630082008-07-06T12:53:00.000-06:002008-07-06T12:53:00.000-06:00Nancy - the same kind of out-of-control forum was ...Nancy - the same kind of out-of-control forum was happening here with Viva San Carlos (http://vivasancarlos.com/) The political stuff got so insulting and crazy it got split off into a separate forum. There are still insults and flames going around, but it's a lot better than it was. Some people just don't have anything better to do than try to ruin somebody else's day.1st Matehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276608080436409432noreply@blogger.com