Gordon Freemeow

bah, I don't recall Clarine takin' it from her older bro. Lechasis on the other hand...

I can't stand Nintendo, the Wii is utter shite. I also dispise people who treat me differently cause o'my religion. Oh and rap, I can't bear that crap.

So, you're going to risk your life on the assumption that nothing bad financially will ever happen to your family? Stupid and spoilt. That is because the American education system is different from ours. I'll give you the second one, but WHAT? You're calling me stupid and spoiled for my personal decision? That's a blatant insult, from a MODERATOR. What the hell is that shit? Well, he's kinda right. You SHOULDN'T rely on others for your own financial security, because shit DOES happen, things DO go wrong, and if you can't support yourself when the time comes, well, then you're fucked. Your point of view on this matter is very narrow, and yes it's a bit of an insult to call you spoiled, but I'm sure when he said stupid he was referring to the decision, and not you. However he called you spoiled in an attempt to basically knock some sense into you. You don't seem to get it, sure if your Dad has quite a bit of money, that's great. What if he dies? Or what if someone has to undergo shitloads of medical treatment all of the sudden because of some unforeseen condition? Then that money gets drained or disappears altogether, and then where are you left? There are a million things that could go wrong that will sap more money from you in an instant than you could ever believe. Not fulfilling your own education so you can actually, you know, hold a job is an incredibly stupid move, is narrow minded, and short sighted on top of that. We're not here to insult you, but we don't want you to screw yourself over either. And God dammit, stop reporting every post Chris makes that rubs you the wrong way. Seriously, saying someone isn't relevant is NOT a flame. How does saying my choice is stupid, and offering no advice then saying my opinion doesn't matter helping me? How is "dumber than a rock" NOT an insult? How is "stupid and spoiled" not an insult? Are there not nicer ways to say such things? "Hey, I disagree with your decision, here is why, and here is what I think you could do instead:" "I think you should consider this option:" "You shouldn't do this because: -stuff here-. Here's what I would do if I were you:" There are SO many nicer ways of saying it. Calling a mate spoiled and stupid is NOT respectful. I'm even more disappointed that it was DEFENDED. I understand defending their POINT, that I should do things differently, but neither offered any advice on what should be done differently. Simply criticized and gave no meaningful advice. Plus they approached the subject in a manner that was not only disrespectful, but unprofessional on the staff's part. Blatant insults are not respectful, and it's obvious that when you insult someone you instigate them, and even worse you lower the chance of them even listening to your advice. There are so many nicer, polite, professional ways to approach the matter. I am severely disappointed in the staff's handling of the situation, and my confidence in them has dropped a peg or two. It's a bloody shame.

Personal decisions can be stupid. It sounds to me like you've not thought through the bad scenarios that might happen and you seem overconfident in that idea that everything will go just how you planned it, hence you are being foolish. You're spoilt because you expect your father to give you everything for the rest your life. You don't even KNOW my situation. Second of all, I have the right to my own personal decisions without RIDICULE. I can understand disagreeing, but what you are saying is simply disrespectful. Advice would be appropriate to expressing you disagree. Tell me what I should do different, not just say my choice is stupid, and foolish. That's disrespectful, and the forum rules state under the attitude of forum members: 1. Please show respect towards ALL members, no matter who they are. I do not feel respected with a STAFF member saying my choices are stupid, and doesn't even offer advice on what should be done. That isn't constructive criticism at all, it's down right insulting.

So, you're going to risk your life on the assumption that nothing bad financially will ever happen to your family? Stupid and spoilt. That is because the American education system is different from ours. I'll give you the second one, but WHAT? You're calling me stupid and spoiled for my personal decision? That's a blatant insult, from a MODERATOR. What the hell is that shit?

Why don't you need a career? I am in a family with a lot of money. Me father says that he'll pay for anything I want until he dies, and when he does I get basically everything, and half the profits from the business he owns, which me sis will be handling. I'll have all the money I'll ever need for the rest of my life. Alright, so my location and heritage makes me completely irrelevant, and only Americans matter in this subject? Just to be certain on what you mean by mediocrity, as I didn't want to misinterpret what you said, I looked it up. Deriving from the word Mediocre, which it states is: " of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance" I'm quite certain that's the definition you were using it for. So because I happen to have financial security, and don't want to waste my time training for a career that I DON'T NEED, I am of low quality and value? I didn't make a big deal about the first comment, but now I am. Superbus can call me dumber than a rock, and back it up as it's his first impression, and that's acceptable? HOW IS THAT ACCEPTABLE!? That is a blatant insult, mates. Who cares if it's a first impression? It's still rude. Then he isolates myself from the conversation based on my location? What about the other people in the UK? Raven is from Wales, and he posted here? I'm sure there are other people not from America who posted here. I'm isolated though because my location? Just because I so happen to have a plan that makes sense and worked for me? Blokes can drop out in America and still go to secondary schools too you know? Me mate in America dropped out of high school at 16, and took his GED (I think that's what they call it) and he went right to college. Spent 2 less years of his life in high school and went right to college. It's ridiculous that the first statement itself was ignored. Now another? Saying someone is dumber than a rock is a BLATANT insult, even if you're saying it is "from their impression". You can think someone is a total twat, but you don't have to go up and say it to them. Why? Because it's rude, uncalled for, and instigating.

Dickhead. WHERE?!

Wankers.

I love you right now. Just a little fun fact: The industrial revolution happened in the UK before it happened in the US. Renaissance happened in the UK before it happened in the US. limited monarchy, which was a form of representative government happened in the UK before the US. How exactly has the US "advanced" so quickly? By following others footsteps, so really I wouldn't call that an advancement, I'd call it an improvement. Sure, you blokes have made a few advances that others didn't have, but the basis of America is copied from other cultures. In fact when writing your own constitution, they looked at other nations laws, such as France and England. A lot of America was based off of other countries. I dropped out of school and I still know that. I really detest this American centralized point of view...