PaperModelers.com

Go Back   PaperModelers.com > General Information and News > The Suggestion Box

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-09-2013, 12:29 PM
maxikumike maxikumike is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 116
Total Downloaded: 1.50 GB
Seriously concerned.....

Hello all. I would like to talk about something that is happening more or less often here in the forums. I´m talking about nationalism.....It is a good thing when doesn´t get out of control and becomes fanatical...I have seen in several threads that some one makes a commentary on the technological development of any country in particular and some member that are from those particular countries, well, they kind of not like that. That is totally understandable, but please!!!Don´t turn our comunity into some kind of political discussion forum!!!there are other places to do that, and, in any case we have an off topic section where those kind of discusion can place.

Please do not infect this forum with fanatical mumbo yumbo!!!
Reply With Quote
Google Adsense
  #2  
Old 07-09-2013, 01:13 PM
Zakopious's Avatar
Zakopious Zakopious is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sheffield Lake, Ohio
Posts: 1,747
Total Downloaded: 198.27 MB
I have not seen what is bothering you.

It would be better to send a PM to the person making the nationalist statement rather than starting an open discussion.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-09-2013, 01:37 PM
rockpaperscissor's Avatar
rockpaperscissor rockpaperscissor is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The thriving metropolis of Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 4,539
Total Downloaded: 127.35 MB
I agree with the sentiment, but like Zakopious, I have to say I haven't picked up on anything particular. Of course, I don't read every thread, either. Hopefully, whatever comment you're referring to was just an insensitive faux pas, and not intentionally designed to insult. I also agree that your concern is best dealt with privately, and targeted to the offender, rather than on the open forum, where there's always the risk that even more hurtful remarks might be made. One of the things I like best about this forum is how it manages to stay tightly focused on modeling, and modeling only, regardless of nationality.
__________________
Regards, Don
I don't always build models, but when I do... I prefer paper. Keep your scissors sharp, my friends.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-09-2013, 01:52 PM
cmdr199212 cmdr199212 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 700
Total Downloaded: 8.01 MB
If I understand correctly he was mentioning the thread in which Iran's aircraft were being made fun of.. am I correct?
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-09-2013, 02:19 PM
Vermin_King's Avatar
Vermin_King Vermin_King is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 11,574
Total Downloaded: 582.17 MB
Either I am more callous than I'd thought, or it's in a post I didn't read ...
__________________
A fine is a tax when you do wrong.
A tax is a fine when you do well.
Reply With Quote
Google Adsense
  #6  
Old 07-09-2013, 02:35 PM
Swampfox's Avatar
Swampfox Swampfox is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Central Colorado
Posts: 1,710
Total Downloaded: 29.49 MB
If it's making fun of a countries aircraft, all's fair in love and war......Every county that has ever manufactured aircraft has made an Edsel or two.

I do agree with what has been said, don't bring this kind of stuff up in an open forum...... Contact the offender in a PM and go out behind the woodshed and deal with it.

This is a modeling forum, not a political arena. There are apps for that. Use them elsewhere.

SFX
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-09-2013, 03:13 PM
ashevilleangler's Avatar
ashevilleangler ashevilleangler is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,593
Total Downloaded: 1,012.17 MB
Actually contacting someone whose posts you find offensive invites conflict. I've found that using the "ignore list" found under the user control panel works for me. I only needed to add a couple of usernames to the list to make my experience here quite pleasant.

Curt
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-09-2013, 03:16 PM
nebeltex's Avatar
nebeltex nebeltex is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 971
Total Downloaded: 13.06 MB
Nationalism can be a good thing. Promoting one nation over another can seem irresistable at times, but I haven't noticed anything blatant or abusive. Then again, I don't read every post, who has the time? o.k. some do, but I don't. That is just because I am a busy Texan and that makes me better than most....
__________________
papertigerarmaments.com
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-09-2013, 03:41 PM
richkat's Avatar
richkat richkat is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rhome Texas, northwest of Fort Worth
Posts: 3,535
Total Downloaded: 248.80 MB
OK I made fun of a Iran's air power....but come on, it was a joke get over it. If I hurt someone's feelings then I'm sorry, but man up, it was a joke......Rich
__________________
F-1 Rules
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-09-2013, 04:05 PM
OgdenBob's Avatar
OgdenBob OgdenBob is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Martinez Ca. USA
Posts: 645
Total Downloaded: 125.32 MB
For being an international forum, with all kinds of ideals, cultures and opinions, I think we do a pretty good job of having fun and promoting our hobby. I have not noticed anything that bothered me enough to complain about it. The PM idea might work,but like Curt says, could invite conflict. I've never used the ignore list, but that sounds like something to look into. If you think it's really bad, maybe you should report it. Best policy I've ever heard came from my dear mother. "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything."

Bob
__________________
"Don't curse it, use it to your advantage"
Reply With Quote
Google Adsense
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:35 PM.


Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

Parts of this site powered by vBulletin Mods & Addons from DragonByte Technologies Ltd. (Details)
Copyright © 2007-2023, PaperModelers.com