BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?

Subject: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:47 PM

I include myself in this category. I keep posting here there and everywhere. I argue with people who should be certified insane. I probably should be certified insane myself. There are people here and in other places who would, in any other circumstance, be taken away for further analysis. But I keep on coming back. Why?

Just wondering.

Napoleon Boneparte.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Bill D
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:49 PM

*grin*

because the WORLD is full of them....

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:53 PM

and you can be as idiotic as you like, 'cos nobody's looking

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: John O'L
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:55 PM

Bill is correct. Your local pub or bar is full of idiots. Most workplaces are full of idiots. My kids go to a school full of idiots, and that includes the teachers.

You & me, Dave. We're the only ones...

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: gnu
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:56 PM

Sucks, eh? I hate people.

But, I suppose it's not good to generalize.

Although, it might be worse to be specific... you know who you are.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: John O'L
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:56 PM

Just remembered -

See the happy idiot
He doesn't give a damn
I wish I was an idiot
My God! Perhaps I am!

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:20 PM

I think that I shall probably never see,
An idiot as bad as those who use I/P
An idiot who enters MY dominion
ANd fouls it with his scurrilous opinion!
An idiot who broadcasts scads of letters
Insulting the sensibilities of his betters!
In fact, the way things are, unless the Net should fall
I'll never see an idiot at all.
For they are even worse, when really seen!
So let me stay behind m PC screen!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:20 PM

Pretty well all the people who post things on the internet are human beings. That's a good enough answer to the question.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Ebbie
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:39 PM

I am well versed on the subject. When I look in the mirror, it is to shudder. Or is that 'shutter'?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Mr Fox
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 08:49 PM

Sturgeon's Law: "90% of everything is crap". That includes people.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 09:29 PM

Yupper, cause we're all human. Now dogs on the other hand...only some of them are idiots.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: M.Ted
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 10:18 PM

I think it's actually "See the happy moron"--on the internet though, you have to write something to be seen, and therein lies the problem--

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 11:05 PM

My feeling is that a lot of dogs are idiots. I can only go by those I have known, mind you. I'd say that about half of them were idiotic in one sense or another. ;-)

The thing is, idiots are noticeable. They're more noticeable than reasonable people. This causes them to appear much more prevalent than they actually are. That's my theory.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 11:09 PM

I noticed Little Hawk when he said ...




John

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 11:17 PM

There ya go! LOL!

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Fernando
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 11:26 PM

How dull would it be if everybody was normal?

If we never had accidents?

If we never made misteaks?

If we never got sick?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: gnu
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:06 AM

Accidental idiots are fine. We all screw up sometimes. But, gosh, to me it's the ones who can't drive a grocery cart so I don't have to ask them to let me by when they block the aisles or the ones who can't figure out that their only job while stopped at a traffic light is to watch the fucking light. Why can't people actually look around themselves and be polite to others?

"Why is the internet full of idiots?" Why not? The earth is full of them, every where you turn. It's as if being rude to others is some sort of statement, enforced and lauded by so called comedy shows like "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" and so on. Just be obnoxious or rude... it's fun. Sick puppies, I say.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:09 AM

Let's see if we can market a bumper sticker that says: "Careful! You're following an idiot." The idea being...you buy the bumper sticker and put it on other people's cars when they're not looking.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Fernando
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:43 AM

I bought one that said Caution, Ignoragnt Fool Driving and stuck it on my buddys bumper while we were following each other to Florida.

He was pissed when he saw it three days later.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 02:59 AM

For some time now, The Fooles Troupe has been wondering if they should leave The Mudcat:


too much competition!

{:P

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Rasener
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 03:14 AM

One thing about the Internet and going on to forums like this, is you are unlikely to be kicked in the head for saying something that somebody else takes offence at.

Its funny that, how people use the word "Idiot" to people and do not realise the hurt it can create. Ask my Autistic daughter.

I don't take the politically correct approach and the title of this thread does not offend me, as it is a global statement.

However when it's directed at one individual, who's fault it is not, then I get upset.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 03:27 AM

It is better to keep quiet and be thought a fool, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt.....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 03:32 AM

ACtually I hadn't realised it was full.. I shall have to go elsewhere.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 03:51 AM

The way I see it, we idiots are in the ascendancy.....

mind you all the really dangerous idiots have pursued careers in politics, the religious orders, newspaper publishing, etc.

do we need them, we must ask ourselves...?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:14 AM

But it is so frustrating trying to tell people that they are wrong and you are right when they keep walking away and avoiding you.
The computer never scurries off to the toilet.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: David C. Carter
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:20 AM

Whilst trawling our local supermarket,I sometimes decide to park the grocery cart somewhere in a "quiet"corner",round by the Frozen Stir Fry Lizzard's Gizzards, for example,only to come back and find 27 half crazed Gizzards junkies climbing over everything and everybody, in the vain attempt at seizing a packet containing their required daily dose.And I never park over by the Cold Turkey counter!
My wife,who is a very good driver,often seems to fall into a light stupor at the lights.She actually turned the engine off once!
We never arrive anywhere on time!

David

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:33 AM

You have Frozen Stir Fry Lizzard Gizzards? Our local supermarket never has them in stock and if they do, some half brained crazy ass has parked a sodding trolley in front so the shorter shopper (i.e., me) can't reach them...... can you airmail me a couple of packets please?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:35 AM

"Programming today is a race between software engineers stirring to build bigger and better idiot-proof programes, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning."

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:43 AM

Why do you think there are so many 'Idiots guide to' books......!

LTS - an idiot and proud of it! Who else but an idiot would keep coming back here!

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 06:27 AM

I don't mind the idiots. Its the flaming dickheads and jackleg assholes that bother me................

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: David C. Carter
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 06:53 AM

Liz,
They're in the Post.
Bonne Appetit!


Half Brained Crazy Ass.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 06:54 AM

I am trying very, very hard to stop being thought of as "an idiot" I have earned the title "f*%$wit" and should be addressed accordingly!
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:13 AM

So sorry f*%$wit Skipy... mind if we shorten that to FW?

Thank you for the 'programming today' bit - it's soon going to be a feature on my office wall.... laminated no less!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Bunnahabhain
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:21 AM

I am not an Idiot! According to Crystal, who is female, and therefore always right, I am, in fact, a Numpty, rather than an idiot.

I am apparently useful for supplying chocolate, and giving her someone to feel superior to....

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:25 AM

I'm sorry Skipy but there is a rule that if you can't say/write fuckwit, you are not and cannot be a fuckwit. So either step up and tkae your place or be resigned to life as a shit-for-brains jerkwad.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Ernest
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:45 AM

The internet was developed as a conspiracy to keep all the idiots away from real life.

Apparently the idiots never understood that. There are still more than a few outside.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:51 AM

Because it is free, because it is open, because it is there.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:51 AM

I'm afriad that shortening fuckwit to FW will cause problems as I live in Grove Oxon, approx 1/2 mile from Williams F1 & of course Frank Williams has the F1 title of FW!
Skipy.
Ponder?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 08:00 AM

How about Crapula the Wondermoron then?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: freda underhill
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 09:02 AM

I think that's a stupid idea

f.u.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,the village of
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 09:06 AM

Define idiot.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 09:11 AM

Little Hawk, the only idiotic thing about (some) dogs is the way they care about, protect, adore slavishly, (some of) their people. Ernest, maybe they're still outside 'cuz they're idiots? Not like us who've had enough sense to come in out of....
Sorry, we're having a rain event here today. From Friday morning until just before church on Sunday we had 2&aquarter inches. We are promised almost 3in. before dawn tomorrow (Wednesday). We are on the road between Austin & Houston(in Texas). This morning as I coaxed the dog out for her "constitutional" she gave me that look: "When will you creatures learn the wisdom of coming in out of the rain. I keep trying to point it out...." Gratefully, I tell you that, though 13 and nearly blind, and very slow of foot and leg, she seems to be persevering in teaching us--not ready to call it hopeless.
Do you suppose that's it? They've figured out that we're retar....um...intelligence challenged? and they're being patient with us, hoping for a breakthrough???         Tw

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,village idiot again
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 09:25 AM

I believe Sorcha is currently deluded because she is living in the new puppy romance stage. Just wait until mummy dearest dog isn't doing the cleaning up after them anymore, and it becomes Sorcha's job. We'll see how long the icing stays on the cake then.

As some have noted here, most dogs are idiots. At times, they can be even more disgusting than children. Not often, mind you. But such idiotic things have been known to happen. The fact that such ocassions are rarely documented is proof, IMO, of just how bad it is. Just imagine if dogs could get on the internet. Where would we all be then?

But cats are no idiots. Hence the saying 'dogs have owners, cats have staff'.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Scoville
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 10:26 AM

My dog has staff (I told you she was cat-like--see the cat people/dog people thread).

And I completely disagree that dogs are even more disgusting than children. I don't have anything, really, against either one, but I've never been as disgusted by anything a dog has done to me/on me as I have been by some of the Exorcist reenactments perpetrated by some of the children I've known.

(I've also been bitten my more children than dogs. Go figure.)

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 10:30 AM

'Define idiot.'

See

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,village idiot again
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 09:25 AM

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 10:32 AM

A foolish or stupid person.
A person of profound mental retardation having a mental age below three years and generally being unable to learn connected speech or guard against common dangers. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: kendall
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 10:37 AM

Oh yeah?
Well, my dog knows more than some whole families. (He didn't vote for Bush either)

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 10:47 AM

He does have some issues, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Bill D
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 11:02 AM

I wish I loved the human race;
I wish I loved it's silly face.
I wish I loved the way it walks,
I wish I loved the way it talks.
And when I'm introduced to one,
I wish I thought "what jolly fun!"

(some famous person whom I forget right now)

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 11:07 AM

So tell me this: Why do medicines come in child-proof containers and bullets just come in a box?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: bobad
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 11:32 AM

Because too many gun owners wouldn't be able to figure out how to get at the bullets.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:19 PM

Almost all simple and common terms are now considered offensive, Skipy!

In order to avoid offending nowadays, one is obliged to concoct ridiculous, convoluted descriptive terms like: "physically challenged", mentally challenged" and so on...

This sort of thing was predicted long ago by writers like Orwell and Huxley. One of them called it Newspeak. It's a symptom of a certain kind of cultural fascism...given that the main modus operandus of fascism is to rule through fear.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:28 PM

Hi Hawk,
The above was a straight cut & paste from a dictionary not my typed out opinion.
Regards Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:29 PM

This place gets pedantic faster than a goose can shit corn.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Little Hawk
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:37 PM

Heh! Yeah, it does...

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 12:52 PM

I thought pedantery was illegal?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 01:06 PM

I don't know that the internet is full of idiots, but I do know that there are a lot of people in it who separate their internet life off (deliberately or unawarely) as not worth being their own, best selves. I also have seen, however, how that has a way of changing over time, when something compelling brings them to a new paradigm.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: MMario
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 01:10 PM

they kicked us off the corner by the drugstore. where else could we go?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 01:20 PM

Fookin right, Mario.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Skivee
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 01:29 PM

MMario, how about Ren fairs, then?...or have we filled them up already?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Ernest
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 01:38 PM

I always thought Ren fairs were for fools - do they admit idiots now? Even when they don`t wear those little bells etc.?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,village idiot again
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 03:54 PM

I believe the Ren fairs are still off limits to idiots, but they are allowed in the gate with historic re-enactors.

And Guest 10:30 a.m., I refuse to respond to anyone who would actually attempt to define 'idiot'.

Oh wait, I just did.

OK, but I'm just the generic definition of idiot. I think some of you could stand to be a lot more specific in your definitions of idiot.

Also, no one has yet responded to my query as to what we would do if dogs could get on the internet.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:00 PM

Dogs will never get on the internet until cats show them how and give their permission!
Skipy
What I have just written was dictated by Simba

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,village idiot again
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:08 PM

skipy, this is too strange but, my step-mom has a cat names Simba.

Village Idiot
Staff to 2 cats
one looks and behaves like an otter, the other like a lemur.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Peace
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:11 PM

Not THE Simba of Lion King fame!???

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: MMario
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:16 PM

godsteeth! In sooth some knave has scarpered off with my post!

In response to Skivee - I said:

I will admit plenty of idiots seem to come through the gates at ren-faire - but we know no idiots would ever *work* there!!!!


*choke,cough*

sorry

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: skipy
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 04:41 PM

Swahili ( or some other spelling ) for lion.
Neon lershi mateetee wan oumay malia
Phoenetically spelt, means
Show me your tits you male prostitute, amazing what my wonderful Kenyan workers will teach me to say!

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 06:53 PM

Q. You the village idiot?
A. Nope, 'smy turn nex wik.

Q. You lived here all your life?
A. Not yet.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:01 PM

My Grandad always told me the tale of visiting the local nuthouse (Prestwich). He reckoned two blokes passed while he was watching. One was pushing an upside down wheelbarrow and the other was pulling a piece of string.

"Did you know your wheelbarrow is upside down?" he says to the first.

"Aye. If it was the right way round people would put things in it."

"And why are you pulling that string?" He asks the second.

"Ever tried pushing one..."

Who were the daft ones?

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Jun 06 - 07:07 PM

And still no-one has posted anything about the Mad men of Gotham.... (and we don't mean Batman! although... there's a song challenge....).

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 21 Jun 06 - 08:13 AM

The Fooles Troupe hath a residence in Gotham, whence they doth retire from time to time...

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jun 06 - 11:02 AM

Idiots are like helium atoms -- very hard to keep out of anywhere.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: freda underhill
Date: 21 Jun 06 - 01:19 PM

"If there are any internet idiots in the room, will they please stand up," said the sarcastic teacher.

After a long silence, one freshman rose to his feet.

"Now then mister, why do you consider yourself an internet idiot?!" enquired the teacher with a sneer.

"Well actually I don't," said the student, "but I hate to see you standing up there all by yourself."

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: MMario
Date: 21 Jun 06 - 01:23 PM

though there really are some "internet challenged" people out there - one of the e-lists I belong to includes on EVERY SINGLE POST instructions on how to un-subscribe from the list. and about once a month someone sends in a plaintive plea to "take me off the list please" completly ignoring the instructions.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Mr Red
Date: 22 Jun 06 - 07:51 AM

So tell me this: Why do medicines come in child-proof containers and bullets just come in a box?

Because only Children can instinctively open the former and what you find in side are magic bullets. If they could be opened too easily the magic would dissipate. Then what would you have to bite on?
The ones in the idiot box?

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: Gurney
Date: 23 Jun 06 - 05:54 AM

[1] Because if those PlayStation-tanned types ever expressed their typical mannerisms and behaviour in a public place, particularly a Public House, they would get the hiding they needed about 10 years ago.
[2] Because it's there. And they can be. And they're using a pseudonym.
[Signed] Chris Marden. Before anyone points out that I am, too.

I agree with 'spaw about their orientation, though.

Subject: RE: BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?
From: GUEST,Hg
Date: 25 Jun 06 - 08:24 AM

You can't find any real info online because it is all programed by idiot's, all info is posted by idiot's, and it's made to be read by our illiterat, idiot's populating the world today. I may have some mis-spelling adventures sometimes but I'm not stupid. I love to read and learn, but this idiot computer doesn't seem to contain any knowledge beyond what a sixth grader can use.Somebody tell me is there a chip in here to limit knowledge to a lower level? O' that's right, it's made by idiot's for idiot's! May some force guide you if you need to find intelegent info, best of luck!