clwcain Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It seems that lots of forums I hang out in are erupting into open warfare. I've seen a bunch of threads get nasty in the last few days both here and on a few gaming boards I participate on. Is it something in the air? the water? Is it the heat and anxiety about high gas prices and the end of the world? What? I'm usually up for a good scrap, but I'm seeing a lot more emotionally charged posts and I am, frankly, baffled. Who can help me understand? And everyone else just needs :chillpill:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems to me there was a lot of bickering and drama online last year about this time. What do the rest of you think? Is that accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think the trolls come out to play for the summer and instigate a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It could be a lack of fiber. Constipation does things to people.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It could be a lack of fiber. Constipation does things to people.:D Too much meat and not enough grains at BBQs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Too much meat and not enough grains at BBQs? At the very least, no Ex-lax in the ketchup (a popular "prank" at my high school). ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 At the very least, no Ex-lax in the ketchup (a popular "prank" at my high school). ;) Oh that's just cruel!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Oh that's just cruel!:lol: All male high school in New Orleans. Spring "fever" was pretty brutal, too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 All male high school in New Orleans. Spring "fever" was pretty brutal, too. ;) Say no more, I have brothers.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Totally an aside, but Clwcain, what kind of gaming forums do you hang out on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Old school Dungeons & Dragons (1970s and early 1980s era), under a different alias. Civilization Fanatics, although I just lurk there. And a few blogs on Catholic liturgy and theology. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 We're gamers too.. role-playing (actually got to see a preview of 4th ed D&D and it was surprisingly good) a wide variety of games and lots of board games as well. My dh is a SAHD, except on Wednesdays, when he works in a comic book store for "fun". Anyhow, I'm always excited to meet gamers around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yay! More gamers! I used to hang out on a lot more boards, but with my day job I just don't have that much interest in spending more time on the computer when I get home. I do most of my posting from the office, anyway. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I figured that it was end of school year fatigue on this board. How interesting that the testiness is not unique. I can't help but wonder if the economic situation is contributing... Remaining cheery in my rosy little world, Jane (wife and mother to gamers--I keep my distance!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think this happens about every 3-4 months, and not just here, but IRL, too. People have yearly/seasonal cycles, not just monthly - and not just women! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 A side effect of spring allergies, maybe? I've avoided the spats here, but I'm walking around in real life just raging for no good reason. I'm managing to hold it in for the most part but if people could hear what's going on in my head they'd run like heck! I think there is more general anxiety in the world this spring though, too - people who are worried about money are cranky people generally. BTW - my dh and kids are big D&D fans/players, too. And dh programs games for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It seems that lots of forums I hang out in are erupting into open warfare. I've seen a bunch of threads get nasty in the last few days both here and on a few gaming boards I participate on. Is it something in the air? the water? Is it the heat and anxiety about high gas prices and the end of the world? What? I'm usually up for a good scrap, but I'm seeing a lot more emotionally charged posts and I am, frankly, baffled. Who can help me understand? And everyone else just needs :chillpill:. I dunno. I'm not sure what it is. But I do know that I've been either rude or bordering on it for the past week. :confused: I seem to have lost what little self-control I manage most of the time. (Which isn't really quite enough to fill a teacup. Shameful. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Just wanted to clarify that my comment that men also have ups and downs was absolutely not directed in any way towards the OP. He's been a very sane, calm voice on this board. Maybe I need some of these. One won't do. :chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill: :lol: It's a beautiful spring, people! Enjoy it! Be happy! Who has time to bicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I dunno. I'm not sure what it is. But I do know that I've been either rude or bordering on it for the past week. :confused: I seem to have lost what little self-control I manage most of the time. (Which isn't really quite enough to fill a teacup. Shameful. :confused: You know Pam, I never have noticed you being rude until you point it out, and even then, I have to really squint to see it. Your version of rude is some people on a good day! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Maybe I need some of these. One won't do. :chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill::chillpill: :lol: It's a beautiful spring, people! Enjoy it! Be happy! Who has time to bicker? I need some of these, too, only mine need to read MIDOL. Like my friend with bi-polar disorder was reminded this week by her physician, May is the cruelest month, emotionally speaking. Go figure, with all those flowers and baby birds and strawberries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 You know Pam, I never have noticed you being rude until you point it out, and even then, I have to really squint to see it. Your version of rude is some people on a good day! :grouphug: Oh, ha, you're so funny! But you do make me feel better. Hugs back atcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lv2sing Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I know that we have had a lot of extra stress here at home and one of my friends wants to start a group called M.O.M. --Mothers Against May. I had to laugh as we have so many activities winding down but with such huge pomp and circumstance! Here's hoping that we all REALLY take a break and do something to burn off the stress of the school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Is the moon full, LOL???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I thought Troll Months were February and July. Too hot or cold to be outside, so time to raise cain inside. Guess I missed the manual update.:confused: Don't you wish you could simply vanish any cumbersome IDs from your computer, to include boards, emails, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 o time to raise cain inside. Hey! I do that 24/7/365. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 strawberries. mmm...strawberries... My wife and #1 Son just put a batch of fresh strawberry sorbetto into the freezer. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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