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A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.
A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
JohnTheSmith
reply to post by daaskapital
Yes, there appears to be cronies. But I'll be honest, Sometimes I myself need to take a step back and realize that sometimes my replies are inherently biased.
And of course there are members I like more than others. But it's interesting, as the ones I argue with are the ones I respect the most, otherwise I'd ignore them.
I've read your comments for quite awhile, Daas, and I appreciate you. I may feel slightly more inclined to see things your way than someone I don't necessarily like. I think it boils down to simple human nature, honestly. Anyways, cheers.
daaskapital
Now here, i am not trying to belittle the larger members, as some of them have rightfully earnt their stripes. But when you see a lot of members belittling others just because they disagree with an opinion of an influential member, it just makes me think 'WTF'?
Goteborg
daaskapital
Now here, i am not trying to belittle the larger members, as some of them have rightfully earnt their stripes. But when you see a lot of members belittling others just because they disagree with an opinion of an influential member, it just makes me think 'WTF'?
"larger", "influential"...you're doing it too. Stop it!
Mianeye
In a lot of cases the flag/star system is used as the "i like" on Facebook, it kind of ruin the purpose of the system, well, at least for the flag system.
It's kind of imposible to do anything about unless you change the whole system.
AlphaHawk
reply to post by daaskapital
I agree.
Well said.
Need a back rub?
Coffee?
Tea?
You look great by the way!
New shoes?
AlphaHawk
reply to post by Mianeye
I thought that was the whole purpose of flags and stars?
Leonidas
I see it too, on occasion. But the OP's message can also be summed up as:
"Those that agree with me are right, and validate my opinion,"
BUT:
"...those people that mass in opinion against me are part of a conspiracy, cabal or clique that must be addressed. That must be stopped."
In essence that if a group of people don't agree with you, it is because of nefarious association and not on merit. But if they do agree with you, it is because you are brilliant and insightful.
A board this large and this old is bound to have people who share the same opinion on some topics and given the opportunity gravitate together Just like any community of "real" people. The more interesting threads however are full of differing opinions.
RESPECTFUL differing opinions.
beezzer
reply to post by daaskapital
What's your solution?