Tedman Talks Trash- Again!

Hello again, friends. Today on Tedman's Tales, I'd like to kind of reiterate the topic of my first article, which was basically about people who don't think through their responses on an opinion-based post. If you'd like to read it, it's hopefully still there in the articles forum.

This time, instead of people who don't think through their responses, I want to talk about stupid people. Now, I'm not going to name names, but this is basically where I name a few instances in which I noticed where people were stupid, and it shouldn't really be hard to figure out who it was.

Example number one: Currently on the General Discussion board, a new member posted his first topic, which is (usually) your first impression. It's a really good way to make a good impression, especially in General Discussion. Now I'm not saying this guy is a complete moron, but the name of his post was "da-odd-templar is getting annoying." I don't know about anyone else, but that seemed a bit dumb. First off, how long has this guy been on MOTL? A few days, maybe? And how would he know all about da-odd-templar? Does he stalk him and know everything about him? No. If that was the case, I think he'd be justified to judge da-odd-templar as annoying, knowing everything annoying and not annoying he does. But a new member should never make a hate post towards an established member, especially when it's his first post.

Example number two: Also in General Discussion, there is a topic of a different nature. It has nothing to do with Magic in any way. It's subject title is "Everybody please come in here and read this, it's a difference of life and deat." When I first saw it, I thought "Ooh! This must be serious! I better get in there!" Expecting something serious and intelligent, I go in. What I find completely shocks me. It's basically a chain letter about a six-year-old girl with, get this, *lung cancer.* She wants, as a dying wish, to send out a chain letter telling people to live life to their fullest. Right... To the person who posted this: I'm really sorry, but that was such an obvious and blatant hoax that nobody could take this seriously. I've heard that story SO many times, and not once did I believe it, not even the first time. Also, I'm a very cynical person, so that contributes a bit.

Example number three: Now this is an instance where I can't actually remember what actually happened, but I certainly remember this happening a few times. Somebody on the Trade Auction/ Sales forum would post a topic with the name kinda like "Foil Masticore for T/A" or "T/A 4 Ports" or something like that. When you go in, interested, all it says is "I got 4 Ports for TA. I want dragons, elves, and good Type 2 and Type 1." That type of thing really cheeses me off. This person puts up no rules, no real wants with point values, and no lots! The common format for an auction is like this:

Post the rules,
Show the lots with cards, high bidder with bid, status, etc.
Wants with point values.

I don't know about other people, but that's what I recognize as the standard Trade Auction format. And when somebody like this idiot doesn't follow that format, it not only makes him/her look like a complete fool, but it is really inconvenient to all potential bidders who are interested in these 4 Ports.

Fourth and final example: Most people know this. Someone by the name of Dasnyper (I know I'm not supposed to name names, but this guy was an obvious ripper) posted a Trade Auction for a Beta Black Lotus, and, a Beta Mox Diamond. I think 40 or so people replied with rude and sometimes funny replies, like "I have a Foil Blastocore. I'll give it to you for your Beta Diamond, HAHAHAHAH!!!" Even though those are immature replies, this moron deserved it. Someone with any knowledge of the game would know that THERE IS NO BETA MOX DIAMOND!!!

Continuos use of the words "Duel Lands"... it's dual as in "more than one".

People who list wants but no haves, and vice versa. How are we supposed to consider a trade without knowing what they have/want.

New users who demand "out of US you send first". What? I live in the US, but this offends me. Why have refs? Why would a non-US citizen send first no matter what.

People who e-mail you when you say "post please". Also included, people who reply to an offer with "that will work" or other one liners without quoting.

The idea that commons for commons to get refs is okay.

When people hold a T/A with no minimum bid, pull the item, and never tell you that they want more.

Cussing at me for an offer. Hey, make a counter offer, or quote the message and say, "No thanks".

Running out of cigarettes and Mountain Dew when online here at MOTL.

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Only send in the U.S. Sorry, but I'm tired of stupid Canadian traders!

Interesing eh. I've never traded with this guy, but I'm Canadian, and according to him, Stupid.

What I dont like? People ramming there opinions down others throats..

Dad laying the smackdown for every miniscule thing people do.(does give me something to read though... ). Reminds me of the Gestapo.

I like it when people post there wants first. That way I know if anything can go down.

1.) People that agree to send first, but dont sent at all. On top of that, they dont answer emails, or they will tell you they traded it away.

2.) People that cry about not having refs. I believe it was one person on my little rant about ppl not sending when they send first, he said that all the ppl with high amount of refs are just as bad. Now im a person with a good amount of refs, but he said that all of his trades were with ppl with high amount of refs do the same thing, and he blamed us high ref ppl for him not having refs. Mainly the point being some ppl without refs, show a act of ignorance by crying and making up crap.

3.) Rippers, nuff said.

4.) People that go around saying a card sucks just cause they think it sucks, but dont know why it sucks or give some dumb excuse that it sucks.

5.) People that offer dumb offers. Now it may not affect me to much, but its kinda dumb to wake up, go on your comp, check your post, then you see, AH! acouple of posts, then you look, then you see my Llanowar Elves for your Port(not really, but I think you know what I mean.)

Well those are my 5 top Pet Peeves of MOTL. Oh and I believe that it was Superbeast that said it, that ppl that only post their wants, but not there haves, I do that all the time, for several reasons to. One being that I might be on a another comp and dont have my binder with me, or something of that nature. Dont always go on someone's throat for inmatieral stuff like that. If you have something they need, maybe you could post it. Maybe not, but its not really hurting you now is it, there is a little back button on the top left corner now isnt there

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"Sticks and stones break my bones, but whips and chains excite me."

My ref list: http://classic.magictraders.com/reflists/DarkDamion.html

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Originally posted by DarkDamion:
Oh and I believe that it was Superbeast that said it, that ppl that only post their wants, but not there haves, I do that all the time, for several reasons to. One being that I might be on a another comp and dont have my binder with me, or something of that nature. Dont always go on someone's throat for inmaterial stuff like that.

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"Sticks and stones break my bones, but whips and chains excite me."

My ref list: http://classic.magictraders.com/reflists/DarkDamion.html

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"Sticks and stones break my bones, but whips and chains excite me."

My ref list: http://classic.magictraders.com/reflists/DarkDamion.html

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Originally posted by Fooath:
Dad laying the smackdown for every miniscule thing people do.(does give me something to read though... ). Reminds me of the Gestapo.

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Have you ever seen auction boards/forums on other sites? For some reason, there's always a group of people who decides that they're going to spam their auction all over the place. I'm subscribed to WotC's trading digest (don't bother, it's not worth it) and for the past month I don't think there's been anything on there but auctions, even though there's another digest specifically for them! When someone suggests they take their auctions elsewhere, they just start swearing about how they'll do whatever they want. Well, I refuse to have that happen here, so the TA & Sales forum is tightly regulated. If you want to visit sites where auction spam dominates everything, you're more than welcome to.