Bashing

Patrick9999 · Jul 29, 2004

Websters II defines bash as to "strike with a heavy blow".

I've never in my life seen a word so overused as this one is in the various forums I either post in or just read.

Everytime someone makes a joke they're called for bashing and even though they didn't mean anything personal to any other board member, they seem to take it that way.

I sincerely hope I didn't offend anyone, as that is not the intent. :cheers:

barelypure · Jul 29, 2004

You, You, basher You
:XXROFL:

redrock · Jul 29, 2004

HEY!, I think your bashing me now!

Bucky Badger · Jul 29, 2004

Originally posted by redrock@Jul 29 2004, 10:43 AM
HEY!, I think your bashing me now!

Ouch quit it!!!

if you can't take the heat .........So many do take it too serious like it's their family....but to realize it's their fantasy. I listen to so many dog Rusty Wallace out, well it's their opinion. I'm not gonna die if someone calles him a whiner all the time like you few people do.

Patrick9999 · Jul 30, 2004

So poeple do still have a sense of humour

TonyB · Jul 30, 2004

Originally posted by Patrick9999@Jul 29 2004, 09:04 PM
So poeple do still have a sense of humour

Most people do have a sense of humor, they just can't find it when I'm the one telling jokes....

kat2220 · Jul 30, 2004

Originally posted by Patrick9999@Jul 29 2004, 10:37 AM
Websters II defines bash as to "strike with a heavy blow".

I've never in my life seen a word so overused as this one is in the various forums I either post in or just read.

Everytime someone makes a joke they're called for bashing and even though they didn't mean anything personal to any other board member, they seem to take it that way.

I sincerely hope I didn't offend anyone, as that is not the intent.

Please read my sticky "About Respect"

I RARELY see bashing of other posters anymore, but the subtle bashing of drivers is still there.

TonyB, I have NEVER found your posts offensive or bashing!

Ward Burton · Jul 30, 2004

I dont ever bash a driver, sure I have some guys that I may not like as much, but that still doenst mean that I cant show him/her respect...

TonyB · Jul 30, 2004

Originally posted by kat2220+Jul 29 2004, 11:18 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kat2220 @ Jul 29 2004, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Patrick9999@Jul 29 2004, 10:37 AM
Websters II defines bash as to "strike with a heavy blow".

I've never in my life seen a word so overused as this one is in the various forums I either post in or just read.

Everytime someone makes a joke they're called for bashing and even though they didn't mean anything personal to any other board member, they seem to take it that way.

I sincerely hope I didn't offend anyone, as that is not the intent.

Please read my sticky "About Respect"

I RARELY see bashing of other posters anymore, but the subtle bashing of drivers is still there.

TonyB, I have NEVER found your posts offensive or bashing! [/b][/quote]
Kat,

I think the points being made originally is that a "bash" by definition can't be subtle. A bash being defined as "to strike a heavy blow" simply can't be subtle.

If it's subtle, it just a "dig" or a "jab", but not a "bash."

So, I think the purpose of the post was to give us a linquistics lesson?

I had to do the linquistics thing this morning. Someone emailed me telling me that there was no such thing as "Quote Unquote" and asking me what kind of journalist I thought I was.

I sent them back a web page with an Professor of Linquistics from Michigan discussing the proper usage of "Quote Unquote."

As to what kind of journalist I thought I was, I wanted to know why he was "bashing" me.

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By the way, the above was all presented as and intent to be read as light-hearted (almost a joke.) No politicians were harmed in the making of thise message, but I'm trying to improve my aim for next time.
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Gollum · Aug 3, 2004

Originally posted by TonyB+Jul 30 2004, 12:30 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TonyB @ Jul 30 2004, 12:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by -kat2220@Jul 29 2004, 11:18 PM
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@Jul 29 2004, 10:37 AM
Websters II defines bash as to "strike with a heavy blow".

I've never in my life seen a word so overused as this one is in the various forums I either post in or just read.

Everytime someone makes a joke they're called for bashing and even though they didn't mean anything personal to any other board member, they seem to take it that way.

I sincerely hope I didn't offend anyone, as that is not the intent.

Click to expand...

Please read my sticky "About Respect"

I RARELY see bashing of other posters anymore, but the subtle bashing of drivers is still there.

TonyB, I have NEVER found your posts offensive or bashing!

Kat,

I think the points being made originally is that a "bash" by definition can't be subtle. A bash being defined as "to strike a heavy blow" simply can't be subtle.

If it's subtle, it just a "dig" or a "jab", but not a "bash."

So, I think the purpose of the post was to give us a linquistics lesson?

I had to do the linquistics thing this morning. Someone emailed me telling me that there was no such thing as "Quote Unquote" and asking me what kind of journalist I thought I was.

I sent them back a web page with an Professor of Linquistics from Michigan discussing the proper usage of "Quote Unquote."

As to what kind of journalist I thought I was, I wanted to know why he was "bashing" me.

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By the way, the above was all presented as and intent to be read as light-hearted (almost a joke.) No politicians were harmed in the making of thise message, but I'm trying to improve my aim for next time.
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We can't take thes as serious unless you say. I AM TONYB AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE. :XXROFL:

dragonlady424 · Aug 3, 2004

Ahem; from Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary
page 133,
bash n 1; to strike violently also: to injure or damage by striking
2: to attack physically or VERBALLY~

So, yes, you could "bash" with the use of words.

And, as I understand it; on this board(which is one reason I like it)
you do not bash.

42ILoveU · Aug 3, 2004

There is a Big difference between Bashing and Making a joke. A basher would continue to make fun of the same person repeatedly. At least that is what I think.

Patrick9999 · Aug 3, 2004

Originally posted by 42ILoveU@Aug 2 2004, 07:20 PM
There is a Big difference between Bashing and Making a joke. A basher would continue to make fun of the same person repeatedly. At least that is what I think.

barelypure · Aug 3, 2004

What it comes down to is that there is a subset of posters that all they want to read is "Congratulations to Driver X, didn't he drive a great race" type of crap. They don't want to hear about any controversey on the track, in the garage area or especially in the real world. If a driver is underperforming and may lose his ride then don't bring that up because you may be bashing him that he doesn't have the talent to drive. They don't won't someone to get a dig in on any driver, not just their favorite, because they want a nicer world. Guidelines are well and good but they have to be tempered with a little common sense and latitude that not everyone thinks the way you want them to. I can't tell you how many times I start to comment here and then don't because I don't want to offend someone's sensibilities. The evolution of this board from when I first joined has not been an improvement, IMO.

Lizzycat · Aug 3, 2004

I very seldom post here but (oh no here she goes) I have watched NASCAR and boards become so PC that there is little fun to be had.

I don't like all the drivers. I think some of them whine relentlessly (I refuse to name names because that would be "bashing".)

But now I simply don't say anything much at all.

Sad really.

As a driver I do solemnly swear:

not to knock off the Gatorade bottle, to thank all my sponsors, to congratulate whomever finished second for running a good race and to thank the crew and the guys at the shop.

When I get punted, I will remember it's just racing and thank the crew and the guys at the shop and all my sponsors.

I will never be angry that I finished somewhere other than first or that my car will never race again.

As a fan I do solemnly swear:

To be happy for whomever wins.

And never be upset by any move made by any driver at any time.

And to never assess blame.