Recent article in Now newspaper

[Rastapus]

An interesting article was written by Keith Baldrey regarding the decline of civility in our culture. It began by discussing 150 comments posted regarding BC's acting chief of the electoral office.
He continues on with the following that I wanted to quote for members here to digest.

"This brings us to a key part of the growing problem: the anonymity of the Internet, which allows anyone the chance to smear another without having to be held accountable for his or her actions. If I (or any other reporter or editor at this newspaper) were to libel someone, the consequences would be harsh. The aggrieved party would sue, and there's a good chance the offending writer would pay a significant financial penalty.
But on websites and blogs, people are allowed to post the most outrageous, libelous, threatening and inaccurate comments and, because they do so under the cowardly cloak of anonymity (or pseudonyms), they face no consequences yet, their comments hang in the air and get traded back and forth by like-minded individuals who will quickly accept anything said or written that neatly fits their preconceived views, no matter how much evidence shows those views to be wrong, inaccurate or based on hate or prejudice."

I thought this was very well put and a great article as a whole. This is the sort of thing that I have been trying to get across on this forum to point out how comments can not only affect LFS but alter ones opinion of a business without seeing anything for themselves. It must be true it was on the internet. Any other form of media has that concept so many people will connect the internet as well as a reliable form of information. The internet is the fastest form of media communication, many people already comment, "well it was on the internet" in a negative context. It is sad that such a great form of communication will likely be met with massive scrutiny and misbelief by many and the opposite to others....

[luckylux99]

come on grant this is getting old number one were the betas in bags yes so were is the slander there number two were there burnt out lights yes again were is the slander. its time to let it rest . i cant speak for others but its time to change the topic as you have admitted to these allegation.

[Rastapus]

come on grant this is getting old number one were the betas in bags yes so were is the slander there number two were there burnt out lights yes again were is the slander. its time to let it rest . i cant speak for others but its time to change the topic as you have admitted to these allegation.

Pardon? You think I am posting this because of that? There are a lot of people on this forum that appreciate it for the information that it provides. All I am trying to do is keep it respectful and clean. I just commented on a post about someone just simply enquiring about a molly being kept in saltwater and he was accused of being cruel. If you think this is about a Betta post, you are missing the point.

[luckylux99]

what ever grant its really clear your trying to make a point . I am not here to make a big deal about this but you just seem to push it .

[Rastapus]

what ever grant its really clear your trying to make a point . I am not here to make a big deal about this but you just seem to push it .

Just posted an article, thats it. It makes a very good point and I spend a lot of time on this forum to try and help others. If 1 person reads that article and applies it to their outlook on any forum let alone this one I feel I have been helpful. And yes, I am trying to make a point, the point is the article content.

I know, whatever. at least you read it.

[luckylux99]

okay Grant sometimes it is better to say nothing and deal with the problem that caused this and keep your client happy . Thats all I am going to say .

[Rastapus]

okay Grant sometimes it is better to say nothing and deal with the problem that caused this and keep your client happy . Thats all I am going to say .

You are referring to a specific event, again. Your comments have nothing to do with the article posted. We do our best to keep our clients happy, that also has nothing to do with the article posted. It is you bringing the other topic up, not I. Kindly leave this thread alone so it can be read for what it is, nothing more.

[turtlez]

Luckylux, please stop being so ignorant, and lose the attitude, no one wants to hear you speak. It's one thing to make an argument in something you believe in(you are entitled to your opinion) but you better think twice before being rude about it. If you want to argue, attack the argument, not the person...

Interesting article Grant; our media and communication has developed so much over just the last few years, with technology, information hits the web and everyone knows about it! Everything that anyone says can be turned into "information" just because it's on the internet, but nowadays, people don't realize that it really can be just "anyone" who posts fake information on the internet and its getting harder and harder for people to choose what is valid and what is invalid.

[Rastapus]

Luckylux, please stop being so ignorant, and lose the attitude, no one wants to hear you speak. It's one thing to make an argument in something you believe in(you are entitled to your opinion) but you better think twice before being rude about it. If you want to argue, attack the argument, not the person...

Interesting article Grant; our media and communication has developed so much over just the last few years, with technology, information hits the web and everyone knows about it! Everything that anyone says can be turned into "information" just because it's on the internet, but nowadays, people don't realize that it really can be just "anyone" who posts fake information on the internet and its getting harder and harder for people to choose what is valid and what is invalid.

Thanks turtlez, hopefully "some" can learn from this as a whole and further better the BCA community!

[budahrox]

Luckylux, please stop being so ignorant, and lose the attitude, no one wants to hear you speak. It's one thing to make an argument in something you believe in(you are entitled to your opinion) but you better think twice before being rude about it. If you want to argue, attack the argument, not the person...

Interesting article Grant; our media and communication has developed so much over just the last few years, with technology, information hits the web and everyone knows about it! Everything that anyone says can be turned into "information" just because it's on the internet, but nowadays, people don't realize that it really can be just "anyone" who posts fake information on the internet and its getting harder and harder for people to choose what is valid and what is invalid.

WOW!!!
& you speak for all of "us"?????
Personally I think Luckylux99 hit it bang on.
This point that's being stuffed down our throats is getting real old real fast.
The 1st whinny post was already a joke & enough to piss off the Good Humor man. This is just another angle to try & drive home the same point. Nice attempt at trying to deflect the purpose of this post though Grant. Apparently successful at fooling some, so not a total waste of time.
Oh & in the future, please don't speak for all of "us".
I can tell you that I am one member that doesn't agree with your views & I certainly don't appreciate you speaking for me. I find that pretty rude & inconsiderate in its self.
Cheers!!