It started with a Nov. 25th challenge from Pinko Punko at 3Bulls!:
A) This non-uniformly distributed thing/resource is awesome! [Spectrum= private yacht with helicopter sub > iPhone > Chick-Fil-A > Trader Joes Marcona Almonds with Rosemary and Sea Salt > Fresh air > Shelter > Loving parents etc.]
B) Criticism of other person/blogger [Spectrum= god, non-existence of god, patriarchy, John Aravosis, Matthew Yglesias, Republic of Dogs, Uncanny Canadian]
C) A joke about something possibly “serious” or even serious.
D) A discussion of ism being relative to one’s point of view....
Bonus points for “this is no laughing matter, but” and “Perhaps you are not aware, but”...[D]o your best to find the concerniest comment you can for any generic situation..
There are now 181 responses.
Here are our favorites, as capturing most perfectly the tone and tenor of the passive-aggressive internet gambit known as "concern trolling."
I’m sorry to say that I find your naked attempts to stifle debate and silence other voices disturbing. I certainly would not want to be part of such a community. I don’t read here much, but I can see myself avoiding it in the future. I’ll also make a note to tell my friends to steer clear. I hope the proprietors of this blog don’t support such strong arming, although I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Enjoy your echo chamber! (Captain Concern Trollypants)
Perhaps you are unaware that some bloggers are too poor to actually pay for blogging and rubbing our collective noses in gaudy features like amusing headers, “spam catchers”, and rotating pithy words of wisdom, makes us feel like second class bloggers. While second class might be an improvement for some...it is downright rude to others who already have an inferiority complex regarding their lack of pedalism. (fish)
I have never visited this site before but inexplicably was sent here by someone who obviously thought I would find it amusing. I can assure you, and I will assuredly assure him, or her, that I do not. I have no idea why any of you are insulting me, nor exactly how, although I am sure that you are.....I weep for the future. (aggrieved whiner)
I see that the custodians of this chatroom have chosen to moderate my comments. While such behavior might be standard procedure in some less congenial circles I fail to see why my well-reasoned and thought-provoking opinions deserve such treatment. Do we really fear courteous criticism, unselfish observation and...frank discussion...in an everchanging world? I would hope not and cordially invite all members to join me in righteous condemnation of this reprehensible conduct. (Ted Williams)
The pernicious bigotry and hypocrisy promulgated by this so called “blog” has motivated me to neither read it nor post any comments. (uncle noel)
Whoa. Whoa the EFF up. I am about to close comments here due to the insensitivity on display. I also need to point out that I am not able to moderate this blog 24-7- a blog mind you that I pay for with hard earned money- a blog where I try to nurture a community that can discuss different things in a civil and reasoned way. I am extremely disappointed to the point where I feel like maybe I should just give up this blog and take some time off....I’m sorry that I’m so upset and that things are coming out this way I really do love all of you and think you are the best. I have so much to learn and really want you to help me learn but not in a way where it seems I am expecting you to help me learn- that would be offensive to you. What I want is for you to teach me the hard way where i have to teach myself and i promis that I will come back with renewed energy and be up to the task to take this blog to new and better places. (Pinko Punko)
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