Axle Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 No names mentioned, but recently I have noticed an interesting trend in the postings of some of our younger members of the forum- Posting of going to war with members of the public over one thing or another (usually to do with, or involving their cars). I don't mean to sound patronising (though I care not) to these forum youngsters but some of you should take example from this thread. How many of you can honestly say, hand on heart that you are in confident control of your aggression when provoked? We have all fallen victim to provocation at some point in our lives, but do you actually look back and admit to yourself that you were wrong? Or are there moments you made yourself proud by defusing provocation? Are you calmer now then you were a year ago, or do you find yourself even more riled towards the world as a whole? Personally I feel I am a much calmer man then I was a year or so ago. Various reasons contribute to this - Mostly looking at my own wrong doings and imperfections. I am by no means Mother Theresa but I am working on it. None of us are infallible (Thor included), so be open and honest with your examples. We might even be able to teach eachother something.* Seriously wishful thinking* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Fu*k you! Im perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Me too!!!!! I did think I was wrong once, but I was mistaken;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Axle mate,.. 'ruffling' is a Dorset term for battering the crud out of someone. When uncle Ewen told us the following,.... Then I put my hand out and as he flinched backwards, I ruffled his gelled hair then wiped my hand on the shoulder of his jacket. it means,..... Then I smashed my clenched fist into his face and as he tumbled backwards I foot sweeped him to the floor, then pinning his shoulders to the ground pounding his now totally broken nose, then cleaned my bloody hand on the shoulder of his jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm incredibly easy going and tolerant - anybody who says different will be beaten to within an inch of their lives. Then I'll come after the family, the pets and I'll lay waste to the next three generations of your offspring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I can take a joke and have a sense of humour, but I'd say I can be easily offended, especially by people with some kind of superiority complex. Though I prefer to outsmart or insult them with a witty comment these days though rather than get into a fight, I've definitely calmed down over the last few years too. I think I generally think before I act and I also try and think about how I would feel after lashing out. Say for example I'd like to give someone a bit of a slap for something they've done, I think, how would I feel after I've done it.... the answer to that is usually "Small-minded and childish..." so that normally stops me from taking action. It would certainly take something quite serious now, like my own or friends/family safety to make me act or lash out physically. I think it comes with age.... at least for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I am quite a nice guy and can take a joke at my own expense from people who generally mean well. I am a sales rep going to see strangers regularly and you meet all sorts of nice/honest/grumpy/miserable people, take your pick. I can put up with these people in a professional capacity all day. That said, I have no time for people who are ignorant, with bad manners or both. I imagine that a confrontation such as Ewens would not take long to descend into violence. I actually know that this is wrong in itself but I do not believe these days that setting an example is enough for the ignorant youth of today, especially when they have their mates to impress. The damage or lack of consideration for these people was set in stone years before by poor parenting and it will take a shock or two to make them realise that the world doesn't owe them a living and they can't treat everyone like shit and expect to get away with it. My hat goes off to Ewen but I know that my story would have ended differently. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I prefer to outsmart or insult them with a witty comment these days you need to join Ewen's Keyboard warrior judo classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm a big wussy pants. One of those really dweeby guys with Cellotape holding their glasses together and a side parting, always seem to be holding books and always have a pen in my top pocket. If I get provoked I run away. If I get offended I usually say "Sorry for polluting your space sir, please don't hit my face.". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I am not easily offended but find it easy to offend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm a big wussy pants. One of those really dweeby guys with Cellotape holding their glasses together and a side parting, always seem to be holding books and always have a pen in my top pocket. If I get provoked I run away. If I get offended I usually say "Sorry for polluting your space sir, please don't hit my face.". Faggot... I am harder than a bishops dick and I'll take you all on..!! Just not today as I have a couple of quotes to do for work and then need to pick the kids up from school, if that's alright. I don't want to offend anyone or anything..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Faggot... Thank you kind H, with some pease pudding please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm really easy going but there are certain topics where people exhibit as much intelligence as a mole rat that I get annoyed at. I totally agree with Havard on the point of the youth today. Well in this country some can be remarkably feral, with no manners, decency or ettiquete. Things like purposely keying someone's car etc, that would rarely happen where I'm from unless there was some sort of personal vendetta. But all in all, I'm all cool homies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I am not easily offended but find it easy to offend. That's because its your job as a troll! I wonder if this works in annoying you. If it does, I am legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Lets face it, in this day and age we could all go out every day and get into a scrap but you have to weigh up every situation, is it worth it? do you know who you are dealing with? are they tooled up? what can you gain from it? the list of questions go on, so ok someone cuts you up on the road, let it go, you`re better than them, chill out people.The way i look at it is ive got enough shit going on in my life without adding to it.So yes it needs something pretty serious to wind me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I have no aggression in me at all. I'm a very calm person because I can't actually hurt a fly, which is why I did what I did with the old lady. I didn't shout back, I didn't cause a fuss. I just just drove off to stop causing a scene over what would not have been my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 No names mentioned, but recently I have noticed an interesting trend in the postings of some of our younger members of the forum- Posting of going to war with members of the public over one thing or another (usually to do with, or involving their cars). Is this aimed at anyone in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm incredibly easy going and tolerant - anybody who says different will be beaten to within an inch of their lives. Then I'll come after the family, the pets and I'll lay waste to the next three generations of your offspring. Are you m*slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Fu*k you! Im perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Is this aimed at anyone in particular? Don't flatter yourself treacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 you need to join Ewen's Keyboard warrior judo classes. That's good coming from you... Don't flatter yourself treacle. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 am i eaisly offended? ... im offended you would ask ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 So are we talking about anger here or being offended? There's given levels of offense I think. I'm offended at people trying to impose their believes or views on others, but it doesn't get me angry per se. As for anger - I've never been in a fight, I've never ever even punched / kicked anyone. I'd always rather try and talk calmly about a situation. That doesn't mean I haven't though confronted people about things, but I would rather defuse physical aggression as I think it's the final last resort against anything, even then only as a defense and not an offense. I've not shouted at anyone right in their face, generally I find I get quieter when angry and probably assess the situation I'm getting angry at. I've been in pubs where chairs / glasses have been thrown and I'm not legging it straight out the door, but probably just standing/sitting watching. I would say though that I am an angry person, there's lots of things in the world that make me angry but I generally keep my anger in check. Or I use that anger as a driver to get things done for the better or take it out down the gym. I get passionate about a lot of things and I suppose I can be assertive and not very passive at times, sometimes people may see it as arrogance, but I will defend forever what I think is morally just or try and fight against something I think is unjust where I can. I'm not sure if it's just who I am, or if it's slightly because of society / bad diet / hormones etc. Some people are just angry and sometimes I think it could be down to a physical/chemical imbalance. I admit though I don't know what I'd do if I ever got in a fight, and god help anyone that ever does harm to my family. I've not been in that situation yet, nor hope I ever will be, but being a father gives you a heck of a lot more to fight/defend for. As for if I came out and found a car ding and couldn't find the perpetrator there's not much point at shouting at the world about it. Nor pulled someone over in a road-rage-esq incident, I'd prefer to let them eventually get done by the law or hopefully karma/darwinism take it's course. End of the day, I prefer using my pent up frustrations and anger at the world as a driver to improve it / myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Every year I'm surprised at the silly things...the small things that annoy me. And yet bigger things I can let go of. It makes no sense, a bit like this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 That's good coming from you.... I'm a black belt,.. so watch it fella! Hii Yaa [whack] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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