Ooo! What's WRONG With People?

[Typo Lad]

So I post that there'll be no update of WWTT tomorrow because I'll be at my grandfather's funeral and I get this as a response:

"awww thats to bad for you so stupid piece of **** im glad hes dead"

What the hell?

[JeffreyWKramer]

So I post that there'll be no update of WWTT tomorrow because I'll be at my grandfather's funeral and I get this as a response:

"awww thats to bad for you so stupid piece of **** im glad hes dead"

What the hell?

That scumbag's response goes beyond stupid into the realm of evil.

[Typo Lad]

That scumbag's response goes beyond stupid into the realm of evil.

No, it's really stupid.

Because they signed in, so I found their LJ, which gave me their AIM address, which gave me their web address, which is about to give me their home address.

You know, I may actually really get to use my Chanukah presents this year.

Anyone know where I can buy a good whetstone?

[Nate C.]

I took care of it, Mordechai.

Don't waste your energy today; you've got much more important things to do.

[JeffreyWKramer]

No, it's really stupid.


Well, yeah, it's stupid *and* evil.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

So I post that there'll be no update of WWTT tomorrow because I'll be at my grandfather's funeral and I get this as a response:

"awww thats to bad for you so stupid piece of **** im glad hes dead"

What the hell?


Do you know who posted it ? If ya do I'd pretty much break out an ass whuppin.

[JeffreyWKramer]

I took care of it, Mordechai.

Don't waste your energy today; you've got much more important things to do.

Well done, Nate.

[Boldido]

I took care of it, Mordechai.

Don't waste your energy today; you've got much more important things to do.

And what, pray tell, did you do to, Kimberly Fortuner, Nate?

[Typo Lad]

And what, pray tell, did you do to, Kimberly Fortuner, Nate?

He did GOOD.

Nate's my man.

I wish there was less swearing though, I run a family blog.

Sure, it's about racism, sexual content, homoerotocism, and the occasional bit of sexism...but it's for the whole family!

[Ed Cunard]

If I was as ugly and as poor of a writer as the individual in question, I'd probably be cranky too.

[Ed Cunard]

He did GOOD.

Nate's my man.

I wish there was less swearing though, I run a family blog.

Sure, it's about racism, sexual content, homoerotocism, and the occasional bit of sexism...but it's for the whole family!

Feel free to delete mine then, Morts. Sorry--Miss Kimberly got my dander up.

[Nate C.]

I wish there was less swearing though, I run a family blog.


Well the English Major in me wanted him to understand the proper usage.

Here's the exchange:


awww thats to bad for you so stupid piece of shit im glad hes dead

dear sissyspired,

when you die, you will die

unloved,
unmourned,
unremembered.

quite unlike the honorable person you slurred, you sorry sack of shit.

Nathan Carroll

[Typo Lad]

Aaand I have her home address and phone number now.

Stupid people shouldn't be allowed to post on the internet.

Sadly, it's an over two hour drive, and I don't have the time.

Yes I really mapped it

[Nate C.]

And Morts, sorry for the language.

You should know after a year of my posts, it takes ALOT to get me to cuss.

[Puma]

what an immature little git.


and I don't mean Nate. Nate did good.

[Typo Lad]

Well the English Major in me wanted him to understand the proper usage.

Ah. For educational purposes? Carry on then.

I'm sure Miss {edit} {edit} of {edit}with a phone number in the {edit}exchange will understand.

[Bloopinator]

So I post that there'll be no update of WWTT tomorrow because I'll be at my grandfather's funeral and I get this as a response:

"awww thats to bad for you so stupid piece of **** im glad hes dead"

What the hell?
WTF??? Are you serious, how can someone say that?? Dude that person is one of the people I consider scum. Do you know who the person is?

[Typo Lad]

Do you know who the person is?

I know her name, where she lives, her phone number, and her place of business.

Not bad for ten minutes, eh?

[JeffreyWKramer]

I know her name, where she lives, her phone number, and her place of business.

Not bad for ten minutes, eh?

No bank account or credit card numbers yet?

[Typo Lad]

No bank account or credit card numbers yet?

I do have a job you know.

[Hoss]

I'm sorry about the passing of your grandfather. God bless you and yours as you deal with the loss.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I'd give her a call and just say.. " Ya know...it sucks to be you right now doesn't it ? Next time don't post crap on a message board."

[Typo Lad]

I'd give her a call and just say.. " Ya know...it sucks to be you right now doesn't it ? Next time don't post crap on a message board."

No see, what she did was stupid and smallminded. My doing that? Crosses the line.

[Ed Cunard]

No see, what she did was stupid and smallminded. My doing that? Crosses the line.

Exactly.

Now, we just wait until someone/thing passes that she cares about, and make similar comments (I say "similar," because just about everyone here has some passing familiarity with English grammar and usage).

[Typo Lad]

No Ed, that's what we in the moralizing business like to call "sinking to their level".

When she dies, she'll come before the divine throne and have to explain her comment.

[Archyduke]

Er, not to muddy the waters at all, but the actual contents of her livejournal seem to be, if a little self-indulgent, at least grammatically sound and not... horrendously mean-spirited.

I'm kind of getting the feeling that the original comment was perhaps posted by someone else? I don't know. I just can't really reconcile someone writing sappy poetry about clouds and then turning around and saying so hurtful about somebody else's grandfather. Maybe I'm being naive?

[Ed Cunard]

No Ed, that's what we in the moralizing business like to call "sinking to their level".

Dude... Me = heathen. I'm already at that level.

[Typo Lad]

Er, not to muddy the waters at all, but the actual contents of her livejournal seem to be, if a little self-indulgent, at least grammatically sound and not... horrendously mean-spirited.

I'm kind of getting the feeling that the original comment was perhaps posted by someone else? I don't know. I just can't really reconcile someone writing sappy poetry about clouds and then turning around and saying so hurtful about somebody else's grandfather. Maybe I'm being naive?

STOP TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF IT AND BE OFFENDED!!!

What's wrong with you? Thinking is for the weak!

[Joe Rice]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.

Joe, to be fair, I don't visit your site that often.

[Joe Rice]

Joe, to be fair, I don't visit your site that often.

Dr. Hfuhruhurr, ladies and gentlemen, he'll be here all week! Don't forget to tip your bartenders.

[Ed Cunard]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.

Hey now, I was being immature too. Don't leave me out.

Always a bridesmaid...

[Typo Lad]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.

I don't think what I'm doing is "stalking" Joe. I'm just letting someone know that if they think they can take little pot shots on the web because they're "safe" behind an assumed ID then well, they're wrong.

I have no intention of contacting this person or discussing it further.

And actually, I am kinda wondering why Nate felt the need to start a seperate thread...

[Typo Lad]

Dr. Hfuhruhurr, ladies and gentlemen, he'll be here all week! Don't forget to tip your bartenders.

I tipped mine, but now he's not getting back up.

[Nate C.]

And actually, I am kinda wondering why Nate felt the need to start a seperate thread...

For my part, it was nothing more than a sense of "taking care of our own."

Feel free to ask Brian to delete the thread-I won't fight it.

And as for being "immature"; I cop to that. My dander was up. I make no apologies.

[Joe Rice]

I don't think what I'm doing is "stalking" Joe. I'm just letting someone know that if they think they can take little pot shots on the web because they're "safe" behind an assumed ID then well, they're wrong.

I have no intention of contacting this person or discussing it further.

And actually, I am kinda wondering why Nate felt the need to start a seperate thread...

I dunno, the whole thing seems like a pretty big overreaction for a stupid internet comment, offensive as it was. Just delete it, don't feed the ego.

[heretic]

<stares>

<facepalms>

There are no words....

HTG

[Nate C.]

Hey now, I was being immature too. Don't leave me out.

Always a bridesmaid...

You were being immature too Ed.

Perfectly, moderately, understandably immature.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.

I think it was the " How dare you even say this..." that irked Typo. He posted that there as some way to think about his Grandfather and then he gets someone posting some horrible comments and I can see his pain.

Its like they were shitting on the man's memory. I can see the pain he had. If it was me and our roles reversed I'd do the same thing.

[Joe Rice]

Hey now, I was being immature too. Don't leave me out.

Always a bridesmaid...

I expect no better from the likes of you, Pennsylvanian.

[Joe Rice]

I think it was the " How dare you even say this..." that irked Typo. He posted that there as some way to think about his Grandfather and then he gets someone posting some horrible comments and I can see his pain.

Its like they were shitting on the man's memory. I can see the pain he had. If it was me and our roles reversed I'd do the same thing.


I understand what got him mad. If someone did likewise about my grandfather.

I just question the commendability of the reaction.

[Archyduke]

I expect no better from the likes of you, Pennsylvanian.

Now, hey. Pennsylvania has many admirable qualities. Like, um, Wawa. And we're right next to good old sexy Delaware. And... I guess... um, I can make some pretty good deviled eggs...?

[Ed Cunard]

Now, hey. Pennsylvania has many admirable qualities. Like, um, Wawa. And we're right next to good old sexy Delaware. And... I guess... um, I can make some pretty good deviled eggs...?

Don't speak to me of Wawa. We don't have them on this side of the state, my new home. I miss Wawa. All I have is Sheetz. Sheetz isn't Wawa.

[StoneGold]

That makes me so mad.

http://www.robotsareverystrong.com/power.jpg

[SUPERECWFAN1]

That makes me so mad.

http://www.robotsareverystrong.com/power.jpg

" Whatcha gonna do Kimberly ...whatcha gonna do when Stone Gold and all his Stone Gold Maniacs run wild on you!!!!"




Starts a Stone Gold chant and wants a shirt.

[Calamas]

Now, hey. Pennsylvania has many admirable qualities. Like, um, Wawa. And we're right next to good old sexy Delaware. And... I guess... um, I can make some pretty good deviled eggs...?
Like, maybe . . .

The Pittsburgh Steelers!

[bfrank]

Stalking them isn't "sinking to their level"? I dunno, Typo, she said (or whoever said) a shitty thing, but this seems like a gross overreaction. I get idiots at my blogs from time to time. I usually just ignore them or delete them. I don't see why people are cheering Typo and Nate in this almost-as-immature-behavior as whatsername.
glad I'm not the only one....

[Pól Rua]

Really, I just had a look and frankly, I think Morts' and Nate's responses were pretty tame compared to what they could have been.
Is this commendable?
Sure.
Flagrant assholery like this should never go unchallenged.

Yes, 'it's the internet'.

But I regard Morts as my friend, and am I proud that my friend stood up for himself and HIS friends rallied behind him when faced with this sort of noxious shit? Yes. Yes I am.
The only thing that annoys me about it is that he had to in the first place.

[nubly]

there are a lot of people like that guy. its just words. just ignore them and dont let them ruin your day. no reason to be immature and reply back with the same intentions

[Nate C.]

well said, Pol.

In life, everyone makes choices.

Yesterday, it was more important for me to help a friend than care what people I've never met on the internet think of me.

[Joe Rice]

OK, I'll put my point this way: what good was accomplished with this "internet spanking"?

[Typo Lad]

OK, I'll put my point this way: what good was accomplished with this "internet spanking"?
It made me feel better.

It's gone now anyway.

Can we stop talking about this?

[Lubichev]

It is cold outside.

And I like Chai tea.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

My condolences on the death of your grandfather. And what that 'person' typed... not cool. *Sigh*

[Puma]

I apologize Morts but I want to say this...

addressing this person's negative comment on the 'net is no different than in person. In fact, I think it is more important. The 'net provides a false shield of protection, that one can be an ass and get away with it, which isn't normally available when actually speaking face to face. This individual, I assume, would never go up to someone and say what she said. While Nate's choice of language was questionable how many of us would allow someone to say something like that in person without comment? Yes, there are social twits out there who believe that it is okay to say whatever they like and, usually, after our first encounter with them we tune them out (or ignore them) but to say "its only the 'net" encourages boorish behavior. Call the rude on their behavior, maybe then there will be a few less trolls.

[JeffreyWKramer]

I apologize Morts but I want to say this...

addressing this person's negative comment on the 'net is no different than in person. In fact, I think it is more important. The 'net provides a false shield of protection, that one can be an ass and get away with it, which isn't normally available when actually speaking face to face. This individual, I assume, would never go up to someone and say what she said. While Nate's choice of language was questionable how many of us would allow someone to say something like that in person without comment? Yes, there are social twits out there who believe that it is okay to say whatever they like and, usually, after our first encounter with them we tune them out (or ignore them) but to say "its only the 'net" encourages boorish behavior. Call the rude on their behavior, maybe then there will be a few less trolls.

Although I'm committing a CBR and general Internet sin by doing so, there's really nothing else to say to this wise post besides "I concur."

'Nuff said.

[Joe Rice]

There's a difference between calling out rude behavior and looking up all their information in a vaguely threatening manner and getting into some kind of internet pissing match. But I guess I'm outnumbered here, a wronged man can do no wrong.

[Steven Faulkner]

I dont know....I think the girl needed to be scared. I would never have done anything, but I would probably have called and asked what the hell her problem was.

[Lubichev]

Remind me never to get Typo mad. You should be a spy.

[Michael P]

There's a difference between calling out rude behavior and looking up all their information in a vaguely threatening manner and getting into some kind of internet pissing match. But I guess I'm outnumbered here, a wronged man can do no wrong.
You're so cute when you think you have the moral high ground.

Seriously, though, look at it this way: our young nimrod probably did this thing thinking that, through the Internet, she was anyonymous and free from repercussions. Now that Morts has proven this not to be true, perhaps said nimrod will be less likely to behave like a nimrod in the future.

[SteelTownr]

Like, maybe . . .

The Pittsburgh Steelers!

The Steelers make Pennsylvania the Center of the Universe.

Mark B.

[west3man]

No see, what she did was stupid and smallminded. My doing that? Crosses the line.
I don't get it (maybe I haven't read far enough).

Why break into the house, stand over her bed, and raise the butcher knife, then shake your finger at the guy who tells you to hurry up before the cops come?

[Guapo Méndez]

Typo was far tamer than I would have been.

Back in the old days, she would have been an extremely easy question away from losing her hotmail account, for good. And that's just for starters.

He did not break into anything. He just pointed and clicked at some very easy to find information. Hell, I found her school stuff in under 2 minutes.

What she did was kick a man when he's down and people are complaining on how the man scared her by standing up.

[west3man]

What she did was kick a man when he's downYes, she did. and people are complaining on how the man scared her by standing up.No, we didn't.

[Deathstroke]

Glad someone took care of it for you Morts.

I'm sorry about your grandfather. I only read about his passing due to this thread.

[Joe Rice]

Uhhh . . .so this girl's stupid words were worth all this.

That's goddam shocking to me.

[Jeff Brady]

Uhhh . . .so this girl's stupid words were worth all this. That's goddam shocking to me.

Man, I'll never understand you.

Except for the ASS love, that is.

[Joe Rice]

Man, I'll never understand you.

Except for the ASS love, that is.

Everyone loves ASS (at least those with taste).

I just think people FLIPPED OUT and ACTED CRAZY because some internet dumbass said something dumbass, like they do every day.

[Jeff Brady]

Everyone loves ASS (at least those with taste).

I just think people FLIPPED OUT and ACTED CRAZY because some internet dumbass said something dumbass, like they do every day.

I just see it as holding her accountable for her words. You and I (and others here) use our real names, so we're just as accountable for any stupid stuff we say here as we are in "real life." Teaching this idiot a lesson that there's little difference between the two is certainly worth all this.

I could be biased, though, as my man-crush on Typo hasn't diminished.

[Cam63]

My condolences for your loss, Typo.

As for your insulter, I wish the stupid little cow well in life.

...That'll learn her.

[ComicBookGoddess]

For the record, I am Kimberly Fortuner. Someone used my account to post a comment on Typolad's entry. I was reading it on a computer at work that was accessible to the public, and walked away to help a customer.

I have never truly attempted to hide my identity online, nor have I ever typed such a malicious comment in my life. (This is supported with the ease that you were able to connect my livejournal account to my actual name and address, and the other writing that I have on the internet.)

I enjoyed his livejournal account sincerely while I was reading it. I don't any more, because I now have less and less time to spend online.

So, what's WRONG with this particular person?

She walked away from the computer while idiots could reach it and pretend to be her. The cruel idiot child in her store got a good laugh out of it, she (possibly - I assume that one call was from one of you) got harrassed in her personal life, and the person who's grandfather she really admired got pain and rage rather than sympathy.

[morna]

huh! what a world this is... you just never really know.

[Fenris]

*Blink*

Well, better late than never.

Did they just call you today?

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What a way to meet people!

[jessecuster3]

huh! what a world this is... you just never really know.

Two full years later, even!

[ComicBookGoddess]

Googled my real name today while looking for something else, and saw the other thread.

He deleted the original post on LJ, or else I would have seen the bogus comment when I tried to go and make my real comment.

[Jeff Brady]

It's very awesome of you to come by and clear things up. Welcome to CBR!

[Fenris]

Googled my real name today while looking for something else, and saw the other thread.

He deleted the original post on LJ, or else I would have seen the bogus comment when I tried to go and make my real comment.

Ah, I see. Welcome to the Comm Board, CBG!

Um, assuming you weren't just dropping in to clear that up, I mean.

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Because there's a lot more around here to talk about!

[Brian Cronin]

Thanks for clearing it up, Kimberly.

Yes, do please stick around and see if there is anything else on CBR you dig.

-Brian

[Typo Lad]

Kimberly,

Thank you for posting here and clearing this up.

I was totally out of line to post your full name. As you might imagine, I was very upset at the time and reacted completely inappropriately. I did not call you, but my posting your name made it possible. I am sorry for that.

What this person did in your name was classless. What I did in response was classless.

What you're doing now?

Class.

I'll e-mail this to you too this evening, to be sure that you get it.

Also, welcome to CBR. I hope you stick around.

[Rob on the Job]

This really is a remarkable thread.

It contains the full range of human emotion, from rage to remorse, from notions of revenge to false accusations.

But the most important thing is this: Typo, my condolences on the passing of your grandfather. A prayer has been said for him and his family.

[Typo Lad]

Thanks Rob. It was two years ago, but we still miss him.

[Rob on the Job]

Thanks Rob. It was two years ago, but we still miss him.

Thanks for your understanding.

I'm in a time warp, Typo. I lost a loved one last Saturday and I'm missing all the little details.

[Typo Lad]

My condolences. May you find comfort at this time.

[Rob on the Job]

My condolences. May you find comfort at this time.

Merci.

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend."
-- Melody Beattie

[i_mmmchocolate]

It might be a good idea to edit out the post where you typed out her full name and location. And, posts that quoted that original one, too. It just seems like the right thing to do.

[Typo Lad]

Good idea Lena. If the others would do so as well, I woudl appreciate it.

Or if a Mod would?