Shocked and appalled

Voxman

Sassafras said:

I'll be the one to say they've got mental health issues and we should all feel sorry for them being total arseholes

You know what...on this occasion I think I fully agree with you. The guy just isn't right in the head and has an ego so big that it could sink the Titanic. Yet his followers hang on to his every word like he's the second coming. Reminded me of a malevolent Tommy! Lol. Go figure.  

ICBM

Appalled, but not at all shocked.

photek

There are a few people on the usual guitar FB groups that seem to think they run the internet, trouble is they have built up a following of sheep that back them up. This chaps name doesn’t begin with a J by any chance?

PonchoGreg

Sadly we live in an age when tolerance and just generally observing rule 1 (don't be a d**k) are not exactly valued. Social media certainly plays a part but is also a reflection of that wider trend I think.

The rise of trump/Brexit etc is very often presented as a manifestation of the left-behind finally having an outlet to stick it to the established order. There is an element of that but I tend to think a more potent driver behind it is that these leaders/movements give people licence/validation to be obnoxious aresholes - cf "sticking it to the libtards", enough of experts, it's ok to be a bit racist and I've had enough of the metropolitan elite making me feel bad about it, etc. And - so that I don't take sides too blatantly - people with the opposite opinions are also disincentivised to be understanding or measured in return.

The problem is that these behaviours that are glorified in public life and the media are then reinforced and people have even less of a filter on social media, because they feel like compromise or being mindful of others is for suckers.

Vicious cycle.

Sorry, bit of a sideways rant there, and I'm fully aware arseholes on the internet predated all this, but I'm genuinely convinced it doesn't help.

Bellycaster

There are Know-alls like that everywhere. Just laugh at them.

Only thing I know is that if you ain't got a Dumble Amp, you can't seriously call yourself a Guitarist.

  

  

skullfunkerry

One of my friends once said that the great thing about the Internet is that it allows anyone to express their opinions freely... and the bad thing is that it means you learn the opinions of people who really should have kept them in their heads 

Fiftyshadesofjay

They’re just sad pricks on Facebook, absolutely don’t worry about it 

guitars4you

skullfunkerry said:

One of my friends once said that the great thing about the Internet is that it allows anyone to express their opinions freely... and the bad thing is that it means you learn the opinions of people who really should have kept them in their heads 

The thing is that years ago you'd see them in the pub, but you could move to the other end of the bar, or have a different table - You knew who they were and stayed apart - Be it the sad git in the corner, or the loud mouthed know it all - They are the same people but now work in a global environment and not the Kings Head

usedtobe

 It’s a shock to the system, when you witness something like that, worse still when you’re the target.
I dare say I’ve learned more from your posts that I’ve read on here, than I would ever learn from him, and others like him, in a lifetime..

I actually deactivated my Facebook account almost a year ago, and I feel so much better for it. It wasn’t any one thing, like you’ve just been through, it was just a gradual wearing down process, for me..

Voxman

photek said:

There are a few people on the usual guitar FB groups that seem to think they run the internet, trouble is they have built up a following of sheep that back them up. This chaps name doesn’t begin with a J by any chance?



     - Of all the letters in the alphabet to choose from, funny you should pick that one! ...anyway, I got the flock out of there!!  BTW, just so there's no confusion with any others with a J that are goodies, you might want to guess the first letter of the surname too.

Voxman

usedtobe said:

 It’s a shock to the system, when you witness something like that, worse still when you’re the target.
I dare say I’ve learned more from your posts that I’ve read on here, than I would ever learn from him, and others like him, in a lifetime..

I actually deactivated my Facebook account almost a year ago, and I feel so much better for it. It wasn’t any one thing, like you’ve just been through, it was just a gradual wearing down process, for me..

You're very kind...but then the Fretboard is a nice place to be, lots of talent, wisdom and good humour from warm supportive and giving folk. Kind of spoils you, so when you come across the dark side it's kind of a shock by comparison!    Also of course, FB groups aren't moderated...other than by the group owner! 

horse

What would you say his best / most offensive phrase was?

Voxman

horse said:

What would you say his best / most offensive phrase was?

Too many to choose a favourite from!  

underdog

fastonebaz said:

I find people who strive for antagonism and conflict online are often compensating for something in real life. 

No they don't you f**king bellend, what the f**k are you talking about you c**t.

  

horse

Voxman said:

horse said:

What would you say his best / most offensive phrase was?

Too many to choose a favourite from!  

 Excellent - share a selection of the finest moments!

Fez

The shame is farcebeak can be a read positive force for good but unfortunately there is always the arsehole quotient to deal with.

roberty

I block people who wind me up. There's a lot of them now haha

InactiveX

To think all this was set up to allow a few dozen scientists to speak to each other. And they all knew each other anyway.

Fuck Facebook.

rossi

When I see a uncalled for  rant I just put a laugh emojie .Thats what its there for .Idiots  never liked to be laughed at at least not in modern times.Another quick call for  sad gear monsters (SGM's) is to ask them where they play or played .Most never leave their bedroom.

axisus

Voxman said:

... calling me a scaredy cat and running away when I said I was leaving the group. 

There's your problem.

Here's what you do when you leave a sh*te group, you exit quietly via the back door and don't look back.