Cyber bullying

[Rocker]

I have been a member of this forum and its earlier version for several years and a pattern of cyber bullying is evident particularily by those members who have large post counts.

Take the guy who posted his take on Sweet Child o Mine for example. He was given real help by a few posters and was subject to scorn or bullying by a lot of other posters. Look the guy was doing his best, clearly he needed some guidance [which he got] so why not leave it at that.

Some technical people like to punch way above their weight when there are posts that do not happen to follow their particular line of thinking. A lot of my posts are, not to put too fine a point on it, somewhat left of centre. I report what I find even if it is likely to go against the grain. There are posters who have sets against certain groups of people, hi-fi enthusiasists for one. I play guitar and enjoy hi-fi. Both are different and complimentary. Yet the cyber bullies are all too eager to jump on me at the first opportunity.

The problem of cyber bullying is well known and I believe every poster should keep their comments to the point or as close as possible and not aim barbs at the writer.

[Sporky_McGuffin]

So you're crying foul because people disagree with you and have good reasons to justify their positions?

You regularly post claiming as fact ideas that do not stand up to scrutiny. In such situations you have to accept that people will disagree with you.

This name-calling and demonisation of those with whom you disagree is childish in the extreme.

At any point that you feel another member has violated the terms & conditions you're welcome to use the report post function.

[dafuzz]

Free speech is a double edged sword. If you're allowed to air your opinions without restriction you have to accept that people will air theirs too, and maybe not follow your preconceived ideas of what a 'valid' discussion should be

[Pendragon]

Free speech is a double edged sword. If you're allowed to air your opinions without restriction you have to accept that people will air theirs too, and maybe not follow your preconceived ideas of what a 'valid' discussion should be

+1

Although I have to say, I do think some posts are too aggressive/offensive on occasions. However, these are the exception rather than the rule. The majority of regulars on here are exceedingly helpful if advice is being sought - knowledgable too

[frankus]

I read that as "I can't be arsed to defend my beliefs every time I air them and I call that bullying".

I don't think the problem of cyber-bullying is well known or people would know what it is:

Go here for a heads up: http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/wha...g_exactly.html

Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying.

so ... you're not being stalked so cyber-harrassment (Harrassment is commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset.) can you prove it's people's motive to disturb or upset you?

I don't think so, so what are you going to do about the way people are treating you?

[stickyfiddle]

I give an honest opinion at all times. Occasionally embellished for DailyMail-ism and smileys

I still think that SCoM chap thing is a wind up, and if it isn't I genuinely believe his efforts would be better employed elsewhere than music.

And I still want an audio grade mouse

[Sporky_McGuffin]

Rocker - has anyone been harrassing you via the PM system or off-board email?

[Pendragon]

I have been a member of this forum and its earlier version for several years and a pattern of cyber bullying is evident particularily by those members who have large post counts.

Take the guy who posted his take on Sweet Child o Mine for example. He was given real help by a few posters and was subject to scorn or bullying by a lot of other posters. Look the guy was doing his best, clearly he needed some guidance [which he got] so why not leave it at that.

Some technical people like to punch way above their weight when there are posts that do not happen to follow their particular line of thinking. A lot of my posts are, not to put too fine a point on it, somewhat left of centre. I report what I find even if it is likely to go against the grain. There are posters who have sets against certain groups of people, hi-fi enthusiasists for one. I play guitar and enjoy hi-fi. Both are different and complimentary. Yet the cyber bullies are all too eager to jump on me at the first opportunity.

The problem of cyber bullying is well known and I believe every poster should keep their comments to the point or as close as possible and not aim barbs at the writer.

In fairness, I think the post you're referring to was a tad unsual. The OP started the riff off fine - great tone and he had the riff down pat. Unfortunately, after a couple of bars his enthusiam got the better of him and he continued to play off key. To post a video of this was soliciting, IMO, unfavourable comments to made. I can quite understand why some people thought it was intended as a joke and so respond by criticising the OP's efforts..

Personally, if he had a blast playing SCOM, then that's cool, guitar playing should be fun and enjoyable, not just a exercise in technical ability/competency. Respect to the OP for posting it.

[rinkidinkron]

I agree fully with Rocker's point. It's all about being decent and civil to each other as most of us are in day to day life. I've long held the view that people are prone to be far more offensive and discourteous when anonymous and able to hide behind a user name. That said I have always found the Music radar forum to be one of the best on the net with forumites who are friendly, helpful and open minded.

[Skipped]

Don't really agree with the OP. A cyber bully can only travel as far as his intellect will allow. I remember taking one to task a while ago on Digital Spy. After about an hour his mates were expressing concern about his blood pressure and urging him to back down!
BTW I have met several people who had a view that "hi-fi" is pointless and my experience tells me that 20 minutes listening is enough to convince anybody that really great 2 channel audio is about as pointless as really great sex.