A question to people who post in this section regularly

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Originally Posted by Adzeh

Now that just seems pedantic to me. I see no instance in any of my posts within this thread where I have talked down to anybody; I am under no impression that I am not a user of this board, and I actually find it quite insulting for anybody to suggest that I am looking down on anybody simply because of my position as AGM.

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The very part i quoted is an example of it, in that you separate yourself from other users. You equally use your rank as if it should imply a superior knowledges to another when you state
"I would find it hard to believe that an Assistant General Manager of a site with a forum such as this would not know the meaning of the word "forum""

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I never understood that... I never asked the question in that way, I simply asked the question "Does that mean that all you guys come here for is an argument?" to support my point made in that particular post. Obviously it was implied that by "argument" I was referring to the more heated arguments that take place on this board.

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I can see where your coming from in this, but its a misuse of the word "argument" to suppose that it directly entails personal attacks and none civil debating techniques. Which was my point from the beginning.

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Originally Posted by Catzsy

Well I hate to say this Adzeh, I agree with Mentor, but they do come across as being somewhat superior even though perhaps it is not a conscious thing. Indeed I have seen this slightly snooty tone practised by quite a few of the staff lately. Sorry :(

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I agree with it not really being just Adzeh, there are a few staff that do it and in my view its the primary reason they often come under fire from other users (it is something, intentional or not that gets peoples backs up)

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Originally Posted by Catzsy

Well I hate to say this Adzeh, I agree with Mentor, but they do come across as being somewhat superior even though perhaps it is not a conscious thing. Indeed I have seen this slightly snooty tone practised by quite a few of the staff lately. Sorry :(

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Well I apologise if my posts seem imposing, but that is my style of writing and is the style that I am accustomed to, and comfortable with.

I try to maintain a high level of professionalism where appropriate (usually always on the public forums and in formal PMs or announcements in the staff sections); this is reflected through well structured and appropriate posts. I've always been good at English and excelled at essay writing (which is the reason for the rather lengthy posts that I often make :P), and I find that posting in this sort of manner keeps my writing skills sharp.

But with the professional and formal nature of my posts, it does not take away validity of any points I raise. Whether I come across as degrading or not, I would still expect my points to be considered appropriately.

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The very part i quoted is an example of it, in that you separate yourself from other users. You equally use your rank as if it should imply a superior knowledges to another when you state
"I would find it hard to believe that an Assistant General Manager of a site with a forum such as this would not know the meaning of the word "forum""

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The reference to my job title there was to simply put the point across that it was insulting for you to suggest I may not know the meaning of the word "forum", since it is one of my job aspects to keep the site, forum and radio going smoothly.

It is no different to if I were a professional footballer, and you were to seriously tell me I have no idea about how to play football; I would then inform you that I am paid to know about football, and that if I didn't know anyhting about it, it would not be my job.

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Originally Posted by Adzeh

Well I apologise if my posts seem imposing, but that is my style of writing and is the style that I am accustomed to, and comfortable with.

I try to maintain a high level of professionalism where appropriate (usually always on the public forums and in formal PMs or announcements in the staff sections); this is reflected through well structured and appropriate posts. I've always been good at English and excelled at essay writing (which is the reason for the rather lengthy posts that I often make :P), and I find that posting in this sort of manner keeps my writing skills sharp.

But with the professional and formal nature of my posts, it does not take away validity of any points I raise. Whether I come across as degrading or not, I would still expect my points to be considered appropriately.

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Personally i prefer a much more informal approach even in professional areas, but i don't have any direct problem with your writing style, in some cases though you do come off as using a superior tone.
Secondly i take your points as valid and would consider them fully regardless of how there presented. That said, it doesn't mean id agree with you.

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Originally Posted by Adzeh

The reference to my job title there was to simply put the point across that it was insulting for you to suggest I may not know the meaning of the word "forum", since it is one of my job aspects to keep the site, forum and radio going smoothly.

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I didn't suggest you didn't, the post you misused it in did. if you look back ive defined a number of words in order to defend my position already, it wasn't meant to be offence in any more a way than would be posting the definition directly to demonstrate the validity of what i was claiming.

Well it is your personal preference to use an informal style of posting, and I fully respect that. Equally however, it is my personal preference to use a formal tone and style when posting, since this is what I feel comfortable with. I do not fully believe in my mind that my posts on serious topics are credible, when they are posted in an informal way. This is the reason for my excessive formality :).

Of course you do not have to agree with me; but so long as you tell me why you disagree, with a valid reason, then I am content.

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Originally Posted by Adzeh

Well it is your personal preference to use an informal style of posting, and I fully respect that. Equally however, it is my personal preference to use a formal tone and style when posting, since this is what I feel comfortable with. I do not fully believe in my mind that my posts on serious topics are credible, when they are posted in an informal way. This is the reason for my excessive formality :).

Of course you do not have to agree with me; but so long as you tell me why you disagree, with a valid reason, then I am content.

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On that final note, we can both agree :)

Yes indeed.

Thanks for a good argument discussion :).

Omgzzz was I just informal for a second? ;)