No sense!

Aristocat · Jul 21st, 2005, 18:00

The fact is that we moved to Mumbai barely six months ago, one of us (trekker2) is posted in North East India, is down on vacation and hence did not mention about living in Mumbai. What is so strange about the OP? It is not a question to strangers but to the trekking and climbing community on this site. There was no intentional attempt to start another thread; I was just trying to avoid replying to my own post.
Trekker2 apologised to me in person about the comment on education but since his comment was posted on a public forum, he also chose to apologise there. An apology from docgirl2005 was called for anyway for calling the OP “crass”. And you get “bugged” when she does so, which means you condone name calling. As per the posting rules on Indiamike:

No Personal Attacks or Insults: Remember there is a person on the other end of that keyboard. Feel free to discuss opinions, but keep it to the issues. No name-calling or personal insults. All complaints need to be communicated privately using either PM, "Report Post" feature and/or EMail. Please try to keep it fun and friendly.

Trekker2’s questions about the Western Ghats were to get information, since he wanted to do a couple of hikes there since he was down and the monsoon is supposed to be a good time for hiking the Western Ghats. His queries about treks in the Indian Himalaya and Tapovan were for my sake since he has managed to convince me to go trekking and wanted to ensure that my first trek was not my last. So the questions asking detailed information about accommodation and food on treks in India. Since he goes with the army everything is taken care of but that won’t be the case if I go.
You say “no harm done” but I can see posts where someone wants to put us on their ignore list, another has called us “cheats”, “deceitful” and yet another has accused us of abuse. A simple ‘pm’ from you and I would have clarified everything. Instead, you jumped to your own conclusions, before ascertaining the facts.

steven_ber · Jul 21st, 2005, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by docgirl2005

However crass the original Poster was, I must give him the benefit of the doubt. It certainly is an odd first post. He must have been angry at trekkers or something and took it out here? lol...Well still thats no excuse on his part...

However = how much, could be a little, could be a lot.

Crass = "indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination"

I think in this case more offence is taken than is given.

docgirl2005 has a good reputation here and doesn't normally start insulting people, I had no hesitation in believing that she was not trying to be offensive, just offering her opinion.

However.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekker2

Those who fail to understand usually lack an education.

This from your brother?

I think in this case less offence is taken than is given.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aristocat

His queries about treks in the Indian Himalaya and Tapovan were for my sake since he has managed to convince me to go trekking and wanted to ensure that my first trek was not my last.

So you are now saying that you started this thread AFTER your brother had managed to convince you to go trekking, strange. (and makes your brothers comment all the more strange). (all the posts you refer to pre-date this thread)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aristocat

A simple ‘pm’ from you and I would have clarified everything. Instead, you jumped to your own conclusions, before ascertaining the facts.

I didn't want clarity just for the moderators; I wanted clarity for all of the members. (& I'm still not convinced).

A few people have added you to their 'ignore' list, that’s no great deal.

I'm sure I'm at the top of the 'ignore' list table, I often jump in with both feet and sometimes get it wrong, but that's the way I am, and I won't lose any sleep over it.

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 21st, 2005, 20:51

Methinks 'Aristocrat'/'trekker2'/'pinnochio' protests too much...

skell · Jul 21st, 2005, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

Methinks 'Aristocrat'/'trekker2'/'pinnochio' protests too much...

Yeah, lighten up whoever you are! We've been having a good time with this thread!

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 22nd, 2005, 00:38

You are quite right Skell, although the inconsistency of this with the OP is quite hilarious!

Quote:

His queries about treks in the Indian Himalaya and Tapovan were for my sake since he has managed to convince me to go trekking and wanted to ensure that my first trek was not my last.

tonylittle · Jul 22nd, 2005, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aristocat

The fact is that we moved to Mumbai barely six months ago, one of us (trekker2) is posted in North East India, is down on vacation and hence did not mention about living in Mumbai. What is so strange about the OP? It is not a question to strangers but to the trekking and climbing community on this site. There was no intentional attempt to start another thread; I was just trying to avoid replying to my own post.
Trekker2 apologised to me in person about the comment on education but since his comment was posted on a public forum, he also chose to apologise there. An apology from docgirl2005 was called for anyway for calling the OP “crass”. And you get “bugged” when she does so, which means you condone name calling. As per the posting rules on Indiamike:

No Personal Attacks or Insults: Remember there is a person on the other end of that keyboard. Feel free to discuss opinions, but keep it to the issues. No name-calling or personal insults. All complaints need to be communicated privately using either PM, "Report Post" feature and/or EMail. Please try to keep it fun and friendly.

Trekker2’s questions about the Western Ghats were to get information, since he wanted to do a couple of hikes there since he was down and the monsoon is supposed to be a good time for hiking the Western Ghats. His queries about treks in the Indian Himalaya and Tapovan were for my sake since he has managed to convince me to go trekking and wanted to ensure that my first trek was not my last. So the questions asking detailed information about accommodation and food on treks in India. Since he goes with the army everything is taken care of but that won’t be the case if I go.
You say “no harm done” but I can see posts where someone wants to put us on their ignore list, another has called us “cheats”, “deceitful” and yet another has accused us of abuse. A simple ‘pm’ from you and I would have clarified everything. Instead, you jumped to your own conclusions, before ascertaining the facts.

Hi

I do not understand what its about so iwill go down to the pub ,so thank you

TONY MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

steven_ber · Jul 22nd, 2005, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonylittle

I do not understand what its about so iwill go down to the pub.

I wish I could join you Tony.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonylittle

MAKE LOVE NOT WAR

Here, here, but maybe not in the pub.

tonylittle · Jul 22nd, 2005, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

I wish I could join you Tony.

Here, here, but maybe not in the pub.

You are right because it is not the pub its ROSS ON WYE Conservative Club

The reason i go is its cheap beer and the blue hair ladies

tonylittle · Jul 22nd, 2005, 05:21

[quote=*jyoti*]I think we really just need to get back to the topic, shall we?

Sorry will put my backpack on

Nick-H · Jul 26th, 2005, 04:53

I'm wondering if Ikuru might come back as CharleneDD?

Ikuru? Hey! Please come back as someone!.

Steven: I know it would be a shame, but if you delete the avatar thread Ikuru will have to return to work his way back up to 1,000!

Ikuru · Jul 26th, 2005, 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I'm wondering if Ikuru might come back as CharleneDD?

Ikuru? Hey! Please come back as someone!.

Steven: I know it would be a shame, but if you delete the avatar thread Ikuru will have to return to work his way back up to 1,000!

That was my origenall plan Nick, but I wont tell you that...

It´s really a forthcomming secret... And I AM here! Always pressent... Always silent... Ehrm...

I have to be more quiet for a while thats all. Dont really have the time for all of this, since I´m doing something challenging that I like now, besides this...

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowcrab

Well, the people on this forum just love those trolls! Gives them a chance to get really goofy. Good to hear from you again Ikuru.

Thanks! You too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangss

This thread is seriously offline...but as the title goes, it does not matter...as long as IMers are having fun...:-)

So basicly what your saying is, "rules are ment to be broken as long as your having "fun" doing so". Is that it?

rangss · Jul 26th, 2005, 06:34

This thread is seriously offline...but as the title goes, it does not matter...as long as IMers are having fun...:-)

agni5454 · Jul 26th, 2005, 06:40

lol, i can't believe this thread is still going on

snowcrab · Jul 26th, 2005, 07:21

Well, the people on this forum just love those trolls! Gives them a chance to get really goofy. Good to hear from you again Ikuru.

Nick-H · Jul 26th, 2005, 19:06

OK, Charl ...err, Ikuru. Nice to know that you are still here

The news that CharleneDD is actually Steven_Ber is the worst news ever to break on IM! Just compare the photos!

...of course was waiting to see if she knew anything about Indian trains

Jul 21st, 2005, 18:00	#136
Aristocat Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 104	steven ber The fact is that we moved to Mumbai barely six months ago, one of us (trekker2) is posted in North East India, is down on vacation and hence did not mention about living in Mumbai. What is so strange about the OP? It is not a question to strangers but to the trekking and climbing community on this site. There was no intentional attempt to start another thread; I was just trying to avoid replying to my own post. Trekker2 apologised to me in person about the comment on education but since his comment was posted on a public forum, he also chose to apologise there. An apology from docgirl2005 was called for anyway for calling the OP “crass”. And you get “bugged” when she does so, which means you condone name calling. As per the posting rules on Indiamike: No Personal Attacks or Insults: Remember there is a person on the other end of that keyboard. Feel free to discuss opinions, but keep it to the issues. No name-calling or personal insults. All complaints need to be communicated privately using either PM, "Report Post" feature and/or EMail. Please try to keep it fun and friendly. Trekker2’s questions about the Western Ghats were to get information, since he wanted to do a couple of hikes there since he was down and the monsoon is supposed to be a good time for hiking the Western Ghats. His queries about treks in the Indian Himalaya and Tapovan were for my sake since he has managed to convince me to go trekking and wanted to ensure that my first trek was not my last. So the questions asking detailed information about accommodation and food on treks in India. Since he goes with the army everything is taken care of but that won’t be the case if I go. You say “no harm done” but I can see posts where someone wants to put us on their ignore list, another has called us “cheats”, “deceitful” and yet another has accused us of abuse. A simple ‘pm’ from you and I would have clarified everything. Instead, you jumped to your own conclusions, before ascertaining the facts.

Jul 21st, 2005, 20:51	#138
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,308	Methinks 'Aristocrat'/'trekker2'/'pinnochio' protests too much... __________________ There is no God but Dawkins and Hitchens is his prophet.

Jul 26th, 2005, 04:53	#145
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,371	I'm wondering if Ikuru might come back as CharleneDD? Ikuru? Hey! Please come back as someone!. Steven: I know it would be a shame, but if you delete the avatar thread Ikuru will have to return to work his way back up to 1,000! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 26th, 2005, 06:34	#147
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,840	This thread is seriously offline...but as the title goes, it does not matter...as long as IMers are having fun...:-) __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Jul 26th, 2005, 06:40	#148
agni5454 Mr. 200 ...and counting. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA, US Posts: 538	lol, i can't believe this thread is still going on __________________ "Human Life without happiness or hope of happiness is not a life, but rather a death in life" - David Swenson The Dignity of Human Life "History is always a perspective; but numbers never lie"

Jul 22nd, 2005, 05:21	#144
tonylittle Da Da Gee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ross on wye england Posts: 313	[quote=jyoti]I think we really just need to get back to the topic, shall we? Sorry will put my backpack on

Jul 26th, 2005, 07:21	#149
snowcrab Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Can Posts: 1,054	Well, the people on this forum just love those trolls! Gives them a chance to get really goofy. Good to hear from you again Ikuru.

Jul 26th, 2005, 19:06	#150
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,371	OK, Charl ...err, Ikuru. Nice to know that you are still here The news that CharleneDD is actually Steven_Ber is the worst news ever to break on IM! Just compare the photos! ...of course was waiting to see if she knew anything about Indian trains

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