BS: Why is the internet full of idiots?

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Little Hawk
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 11:17 PM

There ya go! LOL!

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 - 11:05 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 07:55 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: 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: Bill D
Date: 19 Jun 06 - 07:49 PM

*grin*

because the WORLD is full of them....

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.