How do you really feel about the "loud ones" that dominate conversations here? I mean personally, every once in a while I love to engage them so that they feel so utterly helpless that they: feel the need to personally insult me, insinuate that I'm not smart enough to use "big words", insinuate that I have poor reading comprehension, use wayyy to many emojis, etc., when my replies deal directly with the topic at hand and feature no personal attacks.

It's a bunch of horny old guys who need to pay girls to have sex with them, so yeah, I'm betting a lot of them are wound up real tightly, ready to lost their shit on any provider with an opinion. They probably also yell at kids to stay off their lawns too.

This isn't exclusive to TER. Pick any social media platform or website comment section and you'll find loud obnoxious trolls tossing around ad hominems.

The internet is a platform for misogyny, racism and meanness. The anonymity allows people to say crap they would never say in person. You just have to ignore the  negative  posts.

I agree  what you say to “submit to the idea that there will be fools and leave it to that” . As an example, there is a provider having a train wreck currently dominating the conversation on the deposit thread right now. Let it be ...

........... I am not a negative.  But, we do have a mix of people, just like the real world. There are some people with some good things to add, there are comedians, there are arseholes and there are douchebags.
The douchebags usually end up screwing up and getting banned from the boards.  

There are posters here that attack and insult you when you post?  Those bastards!!!  I would NEVER insult a lovely lady like yourself that is still 27 years old after all these years.  I agree sometimes the board is "contaminated."  I just do my best to try not to step in it and  get it all over my new shoes, but its difficult to ALWAYS watch where you step.  

If you've spent any time at all on the discussion boards you learn very quickly who the most frequent posters are and MOST of them are quite full of themselves. They're only here to entertain themselves at everyone else's expense. They'll hijack threads, pick fights and challenge anyone who dares to differ with them. They thrive on getting anyone riled up and the worst thing you can do is respond to them directly and engage them in their stupid games. Just ignore them and filter through their bullshit to get to the posts that are substantive.
I must admit, however, that I intentionally provoked one of the worst offenders the other day and called him out on his bullshit. In other words, I behaved just like him to get him all out of whack and riled up. He got so pissed off that he made a total And complete ass of himself!! It was fucking hilarious!!!

Indeed. I see a few keyboard warriors in this forum, but majority of internet users usually are. Nothing new.

on this board.  There are more positive posters than the one's I suppose you are talking about.  I guess it's all about perspective. I think a lot of the negative comments come from people who are not regular contributors. I did say a lot of, not all of.

There's a bit of a good ol' boy thing going on.  One of the most prolific and worst offenders used to be a TER moderator, so you know they cut him a lot of slack and enforce things unevenly because of that.

I’m laughing so hard I snorted!

I couldn’t say it better myself!

and they don't much like being hit back when they lash out with insults of their own when you DARE to disagree with a them.

NorahLucille, I posted something similar in the "suggestion and policy" board. The first response to a thread shouldn't be negative.  

That's how I knew I was getting old, when I literally told some Jr. High kids to get off my lawn. That and changing into a pair of shorts and walking outside to get something I left in my car. I noticed I hadn't taken off my black socks. So, I was that guy in shorts and black socks with my dress shoes - and the sad fact was I didn't care.

Good post.

...it does seem like a reflection of what we hear everyday on the news channels. In my opinion, anyone who has to resort to insults and shouting has lost the arguement. Any meaninful dialogue is lost at that point.  

I always enjoy the pictures you post, but just lament that they aren't providers.  

...but, not all of us are wound too tight, don't need to pay all the time, and don't yell at kids to stay off the lawn. Be careful when you generalize, there are always exceptions. Peace.

for being the first reply and spot on. And before anyone starts yelling that I'm/we're bashing anyone, this post is about the disgruntled trolls. If you don't fit that description don't take it personally. If you do, come on down. I'm so very ready to ignore your BS.

and don't allow people to move around "spewing" all the time. Or at least they don't make it as easy as it is here.

You don't know me. My reviews match up with my age. I've been here for close to six years and started in college. All my early reviews say YOUNG because I was college age. Why insinuate that I'm lying about my age? Am I suddenly 35? And you know this how?

The rules of engagement are lax and almost seem to promote the BS. They are obviously mods, they could be more proactive.

The answer otherwise you wouldn't have posted. It's like any other social media platform where people have giant cojones and say whatever they want. For me I am a very happy and positive person. If they are negative in the forums most likely we won't be a good fit in real life.  

Irony . . . .  "used typically for humorous purposes" . . . . . to quote the online dictionary.  I can explain I further, word for word, if you like, but you claim to have gone to college.  Let me know if you need the help after you calm down and lighten up a little.  

for that feeling of Freedom and Wind in my hair...

I, too, lament that they are not providers. But the senator still gets my vote every election for posting them.

in which the loudest, most frequently heard from, are often those who want to push other people around because they feel a right to control the body, action, speech and property of others.  Sometimes it's appropriate to call bullshit; most times it's best to live and let live.  Some haven't reached that level of intellectual/emotional maturity yet.  Just saying...

I live in Minnesota where we have quite a few mosquitos. They can drive you crazy If you let them. They will always be there so get used to it. The rest of the outdoors here is awesome. We still go out and enjoy the awesome activities and the beautiful Scenery  
Yes this board has mosquitoes but it has even more great posters who add a lot to this delightful hobby.

is that you have to actually express it for it work.  You can't fuck up the execution of it and then wave everyone else off as ignorant because they can't crawl in your stupid skull and know what the fuck you were *trying* to express.  

You are of what you speak.

But mosquitoes die off when it gets cold.

More importantly, who’s gonna be your quarterback for next year ?

You have to have a thick skin. You have to know how to separate the locker room banter from the actual misogynist trolls.  I get a lot of laughs reading the arguments on this board, kinda like watching the 3 stooges.  Personally, I don't post unless I have something valuable to contribute to the conversation, and I generally keep it positive.  However, when I do jump on someone, I can be even harsher than the usual trolls.

"the locker room banter from the actual misogynist trolls"

...a man's ego. Among other things. 😎

Say GaG, Jake and CDL giving each other shit Vs some fucker going off on the ladies because of price points, deposits, tattoos, etc..

Didn't fuck up anything.  I bashed guys insulting girls, then turned around and insulted her.  It doesn't get any simpler than that.  If you don't get it, too bad, I'm not dumbing it down any more for one guy who's full of himself.

But why bash her at all? Especially since you honesty don’t know her age. So joke ironically that she still 27? Where did that come from? Or that’s the only purpose to your posts to belittle everyone? Do dumb it down and reply to my questions not ramble on please with worthless drivel unrelated to her question and mine.

I did not "bash" her.  I feigned moral outrage that there are guys here  that insult providers, then I threw her a soft-ball insult for laughs.  THEN I agreed with her post.  Why are there so many people here that take this hobby so seriously and seem to have a stick up their ass all the time?  Now YOU answer my question.  You're hiding behind your alias, so that should make EVEN you feel a little bit brave.  

not providers does not mean Senator B isn't fucking them anyway.  Never make assumptions about politicians.  

“Didn't fuck up anything.  I bashed guys insulting girls, then turned around and insulted her” and insult is a soft-ball punt for laughs is not bashing?

Sorry, but that's not a train wreck.  
That's lucid, logical, rational thinking falling  on fallow fields.  
Branding brave women who stand up to bullies online or in person as crazy is so twentieth century.  
Listening to us is the new black, welcome to the future. That I stand out here only confirms how polluted the waters
There should be no reason for us not to have a healthy debate with a variety of diverse voices from all sides with solutions to boot, but instead we have to be knee deep this nonsense.

I couldn’t agree more with what you are saying. One of the first things I see on the board from the mods are if you post anything mean it will be removed which is not the case. These people who insults anything for any reason and get off topic and much more.

Were you born without a sense of humor or is it a result of not getting enough sex?  One more time, and if you're too dense to get it, I give up:  the age crack was a joke.  I'm only serious here about a third of the time, and it's pretty easy to figure out when I am, at least for the educated ones here. Have you ever even seen a provider?

That reply must be in the one third  of time category.       Lol

by the just omnipresent posts by some of these guys that are on here commenting on every post poo pooing everyone, It makes me wonder when do they actually have time to have the sex they claim to be having.

an educated man.  Lol

You are, after all, one of the most frequent posters so why are you so uncharacteristically silent? And hey, I have another  question for you buddy, and I mean this sincerely. Have you ever had an epiphany moment where you think to yourself, for however fleeting a moment "Oh man, I really AM a fucking asshole, I should shut the fuck up." and then that moment passes and you go back to being yourself? Please think about it before you answer, okay? If the answer is yes then there may be some hope for you after all. Thanks, buddy.

Got the picture.But you forget to mention the beer gut.

Negativity ads nothing, it just alienates people. There are certain topics I do not discuss with people unless I know they are insightful or at least capable of not flying off the handle if they begin to lose the debate. Sucks that you have to be a victim of the attacks, but keep stating your opinion it is your right, and know you own those nasty bastards, because you got them angry.

No matter the board. No matter the topic. There will be trolls. There is only one well known rule for dealing with them — do not respond. Do not take the bait.  

but I really don't see anything negative on the TER discussion boards. Some guys are overly sensitive and most hookers seem to have a thick skin while laughing with the guys at the shit show.

I post infrequently.....I am moderately successful in business.....I feel good about myself now......even when I did not I never felt the need to put someone else down to raise myself up.  And that is what goes on here and other Internet forums.

Haven't been to the Politics and Religion board lately have you.  ;P

Danger WIll Robinson!  Visiting the Politics forum can cause you to lose 10 IQ points on the first look.  

A wise man said "If an argument last longer than 3 minutes, both sides are wrong" Neil deGrasse Tyson

....and mostly my responses are fairly tame.
If I’m caught on the wrong day though and I’m feeling that way out and I’ll have at it with anyone who behaves likes a tosspot but I mostly ignore them...unless of course they want to call me out on my nationality, heritage and education in the same thread. That one was just too good/easy to leave alone...😄
Seriously though I mostly cannot be bothered with socially inept folk and just click the ‘log out’ button and go and make myself a cup of tea 🤪

Tosspots -- must be a British term.  Hopefully they take the tube rather than drink-driving.

Isn't that something like ass-hat?

I don't think so. I know a few British terms, Let's see if I've got this right.

And her age matches her website. She’s all she claims to be and then some.  

Tosspot= dickhead=knob jockey=arsehole=wanker=cock end
One and all the same really

GaG? Come on, buddy I know you're out there. It's been 4 days now and I know you've checked this thread out and...........oh, wait a minute....oh my god! Could it be that you've HAD that epiphany and it really hit home with you? WOO HOO!!! I'm so proud of you, man!!!!

I enjoy mingling in real interesting and silly conversations here on the boards..and have made new girlfriends and guy friends and get dates. .business and pleasure... So Enter at your own risks 😚

Ah, good to know, Camille. I wasn't aware he was referred to by all those names as well but it makes sense. Thanks.

Indeed. Your posts are always fun, sweetheart.

Oh thank you,  I will see what I can  cum up with next..Lol... Oh and Happy New Year Everyone!!

Oops. I guess I was wrong. Looks like he's been doing his thing in just about every discussion but this one. People, you really need to ignore this guy and not respond to his posts. I have a theory as to why he's such a prick though. He has a very serious "flaw" of some kind that would be obvious if you met him. Maybe it's a speech impediment. Maybe he's deformed in some way or was disfigured in some kind of accident when he was very young. Perhaps he's a dwarf. Whatever it is, I believe his parents didn't care or love him enough to teach him how to deal with it when they raised him and it subjected him to the taunts and cruelty that were inevitable from the kids around him as he grew up. He became a miserable piece of shit and wants everyone else to be miserable too so he baits everyone from behind his monitor into his fights so he can try to make you look stupid, ugly or worse. Do yourselves a favor and don't dignify his posts with any replies at all.

Huh? I had a question in there somewhere? Lemme see...................nope. No question. You had one though. I'm BATMAN!! And you are nothing but a little GaG minion. I pity you, minion. LOL!!!

minion is ALL you need to know about her . . . . .

Very kind of you to offer a link where I might learn something about her but...................why do you assume that I would give a shit? I don't.

pretty clear that SHE'S the one that gives a shit.  Lol

There are trolls everywhere not just on TER discussion boards. They lurk and wait just for the chance to entertain themselves. It would be fun and different to see how it would be without the negativity.

Okay, that made me look and .......Gross. LOL!