Is HawaiiThreads.com too mean?

[sinjin]

Ego is a useful servant but a poor master.

[kimo55]

a penny saved is greener on da odda side.

[Leo Lakio]

a penny saved is greener on da odda side.
I mean to ignore that...

[kimo55]

I mean to ignore that...
***bats eyebrows, waving from atop the pa'u horse, peeking in the room, getting back on topic***

yer too mean to say that.

[Leo Lakio]

the pa'u horse, peeking in the roomWhew! I misread this the first time, and left out the letter "k." Whole nother meaning... :eek:

[kimo55]

well, did that too. blamed it on the horse.

[Leo Lakio]

Either way, SOMEBODY in this thread gonna be p!$$ed.

[Pua'i Mana'o]

***bats eyebrows, waving from atop the pa'u horse, peeking in the room, getting back on topic***


you remember that? I am flattered.


...on second thought...


...you are a stalker, aren't you?

[kimo55]

....da hell?! why would you....

[Pua'i Mana'o]

....da hell?! why would you....

...remember that I eye my batbrows when riding a big horse as I pee into a room?

And now that you spocked me, where the HELL is my chiffon???

[kimo55]

never accuse someone of the ess word. dass sum dangerous stuff.

[Leo Lakio]

never accuse someone of the ess word. dass sum dangerous stuff.Umm...maybe it was a typo? Shoulda been "stocker" - yeah, that's it - as in "kimo55 keeps us well-stocked in humorous anecdotes"?

[Pua'i Mana'o]

good point.

Never again, even when employing humor, will I call you an ess word.

Too bad. I think that otherwie you are a weet and alty unovagun capable of eriousness, arcazm and atire.

[Leo Lakio]

Never again, even when employing humor, will I call you an ess word.

Too bad. I think that otherwie you are a weet and alty unovagun capable of eriousness, arcazm and atire.
Ah - ah - ah ... watch out...

[lurkah]

you remember that? I am flattered.

where the HELL is my chiffon???
Why don't you two go get a room already. I won't tell. ;)

[Leo Lakio]

Why don't you two go get a room already. I won't tell. ;) No, no --- you can't leave us mean voyeurs out like that!

[champ18]

i think hawaii threads is kinda okay but yet its kinda lame.because no one is ever on and when you post a reply to something no one ever answers back because either they forget about the webssite because it is to lame and they forget about it or they figure they would rather be sitting at aol website waiting for there friend to reply instead of being hear chatting it up with some awesome hawaiians. I certainly think this site needs a little more MPH!!!like a little more spark or something cause if not then you guys might have a little less members and you guys also need to meet up with eachother more i have been on this site everyday and i still havent seen anyone reply to my messages or i havent even met up with anyone....it really sucks.
ALOHA

[1stwahine]

i think hawaii threads is kinda okay but yet its kinda lame.because no one is ever on and when you post a reply to something no one ever answers back because either they forget about the webssite because it is to lame and they forget about it or they figure they would rather be sitting at aol website waiting for there friend to reply instead of being hear chatting it up with some awesome hawaiians. I certainly think this site needs a little more MPH!!!like a little more spark or something cause if not then you guys might have a little less members and you guys also need to meet up with eachother more i have been on this site everyday and i still havent seen anyone reply to my messages or i havent even met up with anyone....it really sucks.
ALOHA

I'll reply to you! :rolleyes:

"Either your mentally tough or, mentally weak, which one are you? i know what i am.........."

I'm mentally weak! It really SUCKS! :eek:

Auntie Lynn :D

[helen]

If you look at HawaiiThreads Who's Online (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/online.php?) section there is a tendency for people to read what's posted (lots of Guests) as opposed to registering and then contributing to a thread.

Then again it depends on the thread and the people who read it. Maybe the information presented was such that no response is needed from the user community. Other times a response and discussion gets generated. Don't feel bad because a thread you started has no responses to it.

[Lei Liko]

I just realized that I have a big issue with people who don't know the difference between "YOUR" and "YOU'RE".

[/snarky]

[lurkah]

I just realized that I have a big issue with people who don't know the difference between "YOUR" and "YOU'RE".
[/snarky]
Its all in how you perceive it's context and meaning. [/fingernails_on_chalkboard]

[Leo Lakio]

Its all in how you perceive it's context and meaning. [/fingernails_on_chalkboard]OW ow OW ow OW ow OW! Lurkah, must you go there? You SO mean!
(If you haven't read "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" yet, you gotta.)

[lurkah]

(If you haven't read "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" yet, you gotta.)
I'd never heard of it (http://eatsshootsandleaves.com/ESLquiz.html) before. Mahalo.

[Leo Lakio]

I'd never heard of it (http://eatsshootsandleaves.com/ESLquiz.html) before. Mahalo.I think you'll enjoy it - the author, Lynne Truss, is British, so the humor (humour?) can be droll at times, but you'll still laugh out loud. She is writing as someone who knows she is an absolute stickler for correct punctuation, and can make fun of herself for that obsession; at the same time, it is filled with hilarious examples of errors in punctuation. It just came out in paperback recently. I recommend it highly to all the editorial types who inhabit mean ol' HT. (Note the cheap attempt to stay on-topic.)

[kimo55]

I just realized that I have a big issue with people who don't know the difference between "YOUR" and "YOU'RE".


I bet yore talking about the February issue? it was larger that most.

[Menehune Man]

(If you haven't read "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" yet, you gotta.)

Do you know the Australian joke about the Koala Bear? "Eats bush and leaves".
An adult joke, quite funny, but can't be posted here.

[kimo55]

I also heard for many years, of the allusion to a young male Aussie, the nikname they have for the generic him, is a "kiwi".
WHY do they call him a Kiwi? Cuz just like the Kiwi bird, "he eats roots shoots and leaves."

[sinjin]

I also heard for many years, of the allusion to a young male Aussie, the nikname they have for the generic him, is a "kiwi".
WHY do they call him a Kiwi? Cuz just like the Kiwi bird, "he eats roots shoots and leaves."

Are you sure? Generally an Aussie wouldn't like to be called a Kiwi and visa versa.

My Kiwi buddy always responds when mistaken for an Aussie, "Do you see prisoner tattooed on my forehead?"

[kimo55]

aw geez. i meant a new zealander yout'

[Leo Lakio]

Hey - come on now; we're not being mean enough around here! Remember our cherished reputation! Kimo, you better go to some other thread now and pi$$ off Lynn --- oops; I was too late!

[sinjin]

Hey - come on now; we're not being mean enough around here! Remember our cherished reputation! Kimo, you better go to some other thread now and pi$$ off Lynn --- oops; I was too late!
I've been getting a little worried about him lately. Hope he's feeling alright.

[1stwahine]

I've been getting a little worried about him lately. Hope he's feeling alright.

Nah, no mind him.. Sometimes he acks like a "Troll-y!" :p

We're all use to him!!!!

Auntie Lynn :D

[sinjin]

Actually Auntie I thought he'd been a bit of a softy lately. :p

[1stwahine]

Actually Auntie I thought he'd been a bit of a softy lately. :p

Yeah, you're right!!!! He's actually a Big Teddy Bear! :D

He's funny, nice and intellegent. Don't tell him I told you. He'll get Big Head! :eek: heheheh

Auntie Lynn

[lurkah]

He's actually a Big Teddy Bear! :D

He's funny, nice and intellegent.
What'd I miss? I thought you folks were talking about kimo55. ;)

[kimo55]

Yeah, you're right!!!! He's actually a Big Teddy Bear! :D

ok, well and good. But don't call me a bear when we're on da catamaran!

http://www.gaytravelhawaii.com/gay_hawaii_events.html

[1stwahine]

What'd I miss? I thought you folks were talking about kimo55. ;)

We are talking about Kimo55!

Auntie Lynn :D

[1stwahine]

ok, well and good. But don't call me a bear when we're on da catamaran!

http://www.gaytravelhawaii.com/gay_hawaii_events.html

K-den. Honey Bunny! :p

Auntie Lynn :D

[lurkah]

There went my lunch.

[Leo Lakio]

There went my sanity.

[luv2dive]

In reading the threads, I'm noticing that sometimes they become personal attacks against one another. I'm not saying all of the threads, many of the threads are very civil and discuss constructive topics. Why the personal attacks and the hostility? Isn't this site for constructive discussions?

[kimo55]

Why the personal attacks and the hostility?
our island chat room is slowly being redeveloped and usurped by non islanders.
sorry. but ya asked.

[luv2dive]

You might be right, but I haven't really gotten that sense. In what way?

[manoasurfer123]

If you knew most of us... you would know that most of us are joking with each other !

Did I just say that...

Someone whack me please...

Sorry luv2dive... I'm recently the resident azz here...
My job is to soley aleviate all undue harsh words thrown at Kimo55.... as well as others that I have met.

I used to have a signature that said..."I don't really piss people off on purpose... however, I decided to take that off... cause sometimes I do want to." :p

Most of us are here to just debate and make criticism of my writing and grammar...j/k

Enjoy the reads... if you get the meaning of most of them... you may find them more enjoyable!

[kimo55]

I haven't really gotten that sense.
well, yer a keiki yet. Wait till you gwow up some. these are mysteries the gods divulge to those a wee bit older.

[1stwahine]

In reading the threads, I'm noticing that sometimes they become personal attacks against one another. I'm not saying all of the threads, many of the threads are very civil and discuss constructive topics. Why the personal attacks and the hostility? Isn't this site for constructive discussions?

We are an Ohana. Like every Ohana there are spats and differences. :( I know when I feel I've been wronged, I hit back. Ainokea. As long as I stay within the rules and regulations of the Forum.

Nobody likes disagreements. However, it comes with the territory. We all have our various opinions on topics. I've learned to respect each and everyone's view. But when someone shows disrespect for me - I will not sit back and say nuttin.

Aloha & Love

Auntie Lynn

btw: Most of the times it's "newbies!" :p

[kimo55]

I just
whack me
I'm recently
My job
I have
I used
I don't
I decided
I do
my writing

there ya go manoa.
just took out the irrelevant parts of your last post.
You're welcome.

[luv2dive]

Well... I'm new to this forum so in time I guess I'll have a better understanding.

[manoasurfer123]

frick kimo...wheres the me... damnit... I forgot to add the me... sheesh!

[1stwahine]

Well... I'm new to this forum so in time I guess I'll have a better understanding.

You will. HawaiiThreads.com is full of information with many members from various fields - all willing to share their knowledge and experiences. Our personalities make this Forum unique. There is no other like HT. :D

Welcome aboard!

Auntie Lynn

[blueyecicle]

our island chat room is slowly being redeveloped and usurped by non islanders.
sorry. but ya asked.
I thought it was for all people...no one wants to feel like an intruder. :(

[1stwahine]

I thought it was for all people...no one wants to feel like an intruder. :(

It is for everyone. Don't take Kimo55 seriously. ;)

Have FuN on HT!

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

ah you so funny...



Don't take Aunty seriously.

[manoasurfer123]

just a question blueyecycle...

Shouldn't your name be pinkicycle? :p

j/k...

Welcome to HT... I already PM'd you once regarding the Kakaroaches!

[kimo55]

I thought it was for all people...no one wants to feel like an intruder. :(
blue, your naivette is showing.

[manoasurfer123]

and whatever you do... don't take manoasurfer123 seriously

[MadAzza]

blue, your naivette is showing.

What is that, some type of lingerie?

And please explain what you mean by "non-islanders." You? Me? Leo Lakio? Surfingfarmboy? Who, exactly? Then perhaps you can explain how these "non-islanders" are forcing "islanders" to make mean comments.

This should be amusing.

[manoasurfer123]

And please explain what you mean by "non-islanders." You? Me? Leo Lakio? Surfingfarmboy? Who, exactly? Then perhaps you can explain how these "non-islanders" are forcing "islanders" to make mean comments.

Must be talking about me! since you never when list me! :p

[kimo55]

This should be amusing.
yes, it SHOULD be amusing. But it ain't.

[MadAzza]

Must be talking about me! since you never when list me! :p

Naw ... it's just this whole "us vs. them" mentality, so prevalent around here these days. It's pointless, unproductive scapegoating.

[MadAzza]

yes, it SHOULD be amusing. But it ain't.

It would be, if you answered the questions.

[kimo55]

naaah. I NEver have amusing answers.

[blueyecicle]

:p <---me flashing you my naivitties!! WOOHOO!!
Oh typo!

After 2 years of pink hair you would think I would change my nick huh! Too much hassle!

[MadAzza]

naaah. I NEver have amusing answers.

I tried to PM you but you're full of ... messages.

[blueyecicle]

just a question blueyecycle...

Shouldn't your name be pinkicycle? :p Oh and I don't think I want to be known as the PINK~EYE cicle. Might scare potentials off!!
~giggle*snort~

[1stwahine]

I tried to PM you but you're full of ... messages.

I love it!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

gOOD nIGHT :p

Auntie Lynn

[sinjin]

our island chat room is slowly being redeveloped and usurped by non islanders.
Would that your heart was as big as your mouth. :p
Hate 'em when they come not knowing how to act and hate 'em for trying to learn. Nice.

[kimo55]

solly sin. yer nooot even close.
but taaanx for helping me prove my point.

[Leo Lakio]

And please explain what you mean by "non-islanders." You? Me? Leo Lakio? Surfingfarmboy? Who, exactly? Then perhaps you can explain how these "non-islanders" are forcing "islanders" to make mean comments. ...yeah, was wondering about that myself, but...not sweating it.

If kimo55 decides to run a board that's restricted to Island residents only, I can respect that. admin seems to be okay with us "outsiders" being on HT, so that's where that stands.

I don't feel that kimo55 has a bad or severely erroneous impression of me, nor I of him, so I don't suffer any pain from his "mainlander" jibes. If he really does generalize and stereotype ALL non-Hawai`i residents the way his posts sometimes imply, that's a problem he'll have to deal with, not me. Personally, I look forward to the day we can raise a few glasses together (along with many others on HT.)

But I'm leaving my naivettes at home.

[kimo55]

Now, leo. you KNOW it is bad form to respond with any form of
"But not EVRYone on the mainland is an ass!"

of COURSE I am not making all inclusive statements. and i clarify that.

[Leo Lakio]

Now, leo. you KNOW it is bad form to respond with any form of
"But not EVRYone on the mainland is an ass!"Yeah...but does bad form make HT a bad forum? (As in "too" mean? Or is it just the right amount of mean?) :cool:

(And I would not recommend that anyone try to make sense of that statement. I need lunch now.)

[sinjin]

solly sin. yer nooot even close.
but taaanx for helping me prove my point.
What am I missing? How do I help prove your point?

[pzarquon]

The point is, there is no point. :p

Trying to nail Kimo down to a firm answer is like trying to herd a bunch of cats. In the end, they still get away, and you're just tired and covered with cat hair. The further you push an argument, the more pithy
and straaaangely
pre-sented
hissssssssssssss
answers............get, and
eventually, he'll invoke a non sequitur of some kind and skip away, chuckling at how he really got you going again.

I agree that HawaiiThreads has its share of unusual personalities... I just wish some of them weren't reliably the first to unleash their own brand of welcome on newcomers who don't know any better.

[kimo55]

well... mostly the question has no answer and it would simply lead to arguementation. OR... the answer is here on the boards anyway, already.
But I do like your scenario, Pzarq. a zoological analogy. more fun to imagine.
particularly flattered that I am in condition to "skip"... away.
next, you'll have me "snuggling"

[nachodaddy]

Will the real Kimo please stand up...........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/nachodaddy/catz/fritz.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/nachodaddy/catz/bill_the_cat.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/nachodaddy/catz/Cat-Helmet.jpg

[Miulang]

I like the "melon head" Ninja one the best! :D Yeah, that be Kimo!

Miulang

[Moto]

Don't sweat it gang. It's just Kimo Therapy. And everyone knows how Kimo Therapy hits both the good and bad cells... :D

[sinjin]

It's enough to drive one to toke to combat the ad nausea.

[Leo Lakio]

It's just Kimo Therapy.The point is, there is no point...like trying to herd a bunch of catsI like that, "Kimo Therapy."

I appreciate the way he writes, frankly. (As well as the way he writes frankly.) Maybe it's just a similarly twisted view of the world that I sometimes share, but his postings that make the least "sense" are often the ones that make me think, "oh...I get it now." Sometimes on a delayed basis, however - first glance, nada; later review, enlightening. And there are times I just think "what the fu......?," and that view never changes.

I enjoy a world with "what the fu......?" moments; who says everything has to make sense?

[nachodaddy]

I like that, "Kimo Therapy."

I appreciate the way he writes, frankly. (As well as the way he writes frankly.) Maybe it's just a similarly twisted view of the world that I sometimes share, but his postings that make the least "sense" are often the ones that make me think, "oh...I get it now." Sometimes on a delayed basis, however - first glance, nada; later review, enlightening. And there are times I just think "what the fu......?," and that view never changes.

I enjoy a world with "what the fu......?" moments; who says everything has to make sense?

Yeah, Leo, I get all that, and I agree with you, but can you just pick a cat?

:)

[kimo55]

just call me

Johnny Kitty Meloncap.

[nachodaddy]

just call me

Johnny Kitty Meloncap.

Just watch out for killer tomatoes.............


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/nachodaddy/catz/14tkh.gif

[LikaNui]

I like that, "Kimo Therapy." That's an old one. Used to be a guy named Kimo who did a show at that Polynesian restaurant on the waterfront in San Diego, and when I was in town I told folks I needed my Kimo Therapy.
That was in the 1970s.
:p
But back on topic... I'm the one who first called Kimo55 a "curmudgeon", and I meant it in the nicest sense of the word. (Yep, on February 2, here (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showpost.php?p=56669&postcount=38), and then see message #42 and then #46 in that thread.)
Yes, we've got a lot of 'eccentric' folks here. God bless 'em, each and every one! Newbies are advised to lurk and read-only for a bit, to get the flavor of who's who. Worth the wait, cuz HT is still the best damned forum!

[1stwahine]

Yes, we've got a lot of 'eccentric' folks here. God bless 'em, each and every one! Newbies are advised to lurk and read-only for a bit, to get the flavor of who's who. Worth the wait, cuz HT is still the best damned forum!

Yeah! I second dat!!!

I'm ECCENTRIC! bADDA YOU? Don't let it!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

Auntie Lynn :D

[Palolo Joe]

Hate 'em when they come not knowing how to act and hate 'em for trying to learn. Nice.
If you stick around long enough, you'll see a lot of this doubletalk... like he's flipping a coin and saying "heads I win, tails you lose."

While I shudder at the thought of agreeing with Kimo, it does happen from time to time. But the vast majority of his posts get a reaction more along the lines of "WTF" from me.

Oh, and if we're gonna brag about being "first" with things... I think I was the first to call Kimo a donkey. That's gotta count for something. :cool:

[craigwatanabe]

And I'll admit this much about myself...I'm a bit opinionated...okay a lot :D

And despite the thrashing I get now and then from my fellow posters here, I still love them a lot...even Palolo Joe. I can't hate a guy from my old stomping grounds (1309 Jasmine Street in Palolo Valley).

Too mean? Yeah sometimes but heck, bruises heal and we get back on that bicycle and ride again till the next cruzin' for da bruisin'.

:)

[LikaNui]

Oh, and if we're gonna brag about being "first" with things... :cool: Oh, good grief. Don't you ever get tired of complaining about everything and everybody?

[pzarquon]

How is that complaining? You bragged about your own namecalling first, after all. And did you miss the smiley?

Or maybe you were being ironic? This is a tough thread to navigate...

[Palolo Joe]

Oh, good grief. Don't you ever get tired of complaining about everything and everybody?
Nope, just like you have to stand up and thump your chest, proclaiming you were "first" to do something. Who cares?

PZ was right... I used the smiley. Tried to be sarcastic. You want to act like a donkey, I can do that too.

[manoasurfer123]

If this is the case...so far... I'm the last to call myself an ass so far...
at least for today! :p :eek:

[LikaNui]

Well, true to this thread's title, it seems that perhaps HawaiiThreads.com is becoming a bit too mean for my taste. I think I'll check outta here for a while. Bye, folks.

[pzarquon]

"Aw, he's no fun. He fell right over!"

And... shut up, Manoa. (Whee!)

[kimo55]

Well, true to this thread's title, it seems that perhaps HawaiiThreads.com is becoming a bit too mean for my taste. I think I'll check outta here for a while. Bye, folks.
Lika, i got a trademark on that now....

[nachodaddy]

Kitties for Everybody!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/nachodaddy/catz/beta155.gif

[oceanpacific]

And I'll admit this much about myself...I'm a bit opinionated...okay a lot :D

And despite the thrashing I get now and then from my fellow posters here, I still love them a lot...even Palolo Joe. I can't hate a guy from my old stomping grounds (1309 Jasmine Street in Palolo Valley).

Too mean? Yeah sometimes but heck, bruises heal and we get back on that bicycle and ride again till the next cruzin' for da bruisin'.

:)


Jasmine Street? Then, you're from the Carlos Long Tract.

[craigwatanabe]

Jasmine Street? Then, you're from the Carlos Long Tract.


Was it called that back in 1960?

[Miulang]

Was it called that back in 1960?
Nice story (http://starbulletin.com/96/09/26/features/story1.html) about Palolo Valley!

Miulang

[cezanne]

I think I was the first to call him Mr. Aloha :D .

Oh, and if we're gonna brag about being "first" with things... I think I was the first to call Kimo a donkey. That's gotta count for something. :cool:

[Whitepoint3rchum]

...And I gotta be the first to call him the Professor. :cool:

[1stwahine]

well... mostly the question has no answer and it would simply lead to arguementation. OR... the answer is here on the boards anyway, already.
But I do like your scenario, Pzarq. a zoological analogy. more fun to imagine.
particularly flattered that I am in condition to "skip"... away.
next, you'll have me "snuggling"

Hmmmm...since everybody telling they da first to give you a name. I got two I gave ya too.

Bro Kimo and the most recent one in post #288 of this thread
Honey Bunny! :p

[Leo Lakio]

Hmmmm...since everybody telling they da first to give you a name. I got two I gave ya too.
Bro Kimo and the most recent one in post #288 of this thread
Honey Bunny! :pMeanest one of 'em all! You win, NT!

[craigwatanabe]

Nice story (http://starbulletin.com/96/09/26/features/story1.html) about Palolo Valley!

Miulang

Thanks for the link Miulang. Reading that story brought back many lost memories about the place including the soap box derbies, I even got some vintage 8mm black and white movies of those events.

I also remember the community picnics at Ala Moana Beach Park too with the sack races. That really was a great time. I also remember Ed Pacheco as well. I was president of one of the three subgroups of Kaimuki Little League (The Orioles) and sat on the district 6 or was it 7 board. Our league spanned from Manoa to Hawaii Kai but Palolo was blanked out because of it's own Little League charter (Palolo Little League). Ed approached me to have his league play against us. I told him I would arrange for an exhibition game at the Palolo Rec center/field to see if Palolo had really changed. We stopped playing years earlier because of some tension between the neighboring communities and Palolo.

At the time the president of the neighborhood board and the housing project told us that times had changed and it would be safe for the kids to play in Palolo.

That day we had to stop the game twice because three blahlahs from the project across the street kept walking across the field during play throwing their beer bottles and swearing at the kids on the field. After the game several of our "visiting" team cars had their tires slashed and one windshield broken. A fight nearly broke out with an older father from our league and a housing tenant that didn't like us being there.

I told Ed that I was saddened because of what happened that day but events such as those wouldn't allow our league to consider playing with them unless things improved a bit more. He said he would have a talk to those "boys" that caused trouble but I couldn't convince the rest of the KLL to reconsider after his motion to moderate. Too bad because I would have loved to see Palolo play with us.

I'm glad things have gotten better there. Palolo used to be a really safe place then it got pretty bad, I guess it's reclaiming some of it's innocence of yesteryear...and that's good. Maybe KLL will reconsider again, that would be nice.

[Gosomo]

Interesting, articulate thread.

I just joined HT today, still experimenting. Would someone please send me a word or two of reply, so I can see what happens?

TIA--G

[manoasurfer123]

gosomo -
word or two :p

[blueyecicle]

Ok now my brother and I are fighting. He says Gosomo is german I say NO WAY!

[manoasurfer123]

Ok now my brother and I are fighting. He says Gosomo is german I say NO WAY!
Gosomo = I think... go some more shortened gosomo?

Probably not...just wondering?

[timkona]

gosomo = 3 words for sure....often ends with ?

[Menehune Man]

Is HawaiiThreads.com Too mean?

I'm so thankful that it's mellowed out.
And am sorry for any disturbance or inconvienence that I was a part of.

[Menehune Man]

Is HawaiiThreads.com Too mean?

I'm so thankful that it's mellowed out.
And am sorry for any disturbance or inconvienence that I was a part of.

Needed to add, of course that "we" all have different opinions, but it is how we express them that makes it either mean or kind. You know?!

[1stwahine]

Is HawaiiThreads.com too mean?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Go look at the Beef ova at the Statehood Day Holiday Thread! :p

Everybody Honi Honi now!!!heheheh

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Auntie Lynn

[Menehune Man]

Okay, if I haf'ta. :)
Guess I've been cruising the cruising sections.

[SouthKona]

Needed to add, of course that "we" all have different opinions, but it is how we express them that makes it either mean or kind. You know?!

TimKona, take note. Because it's often not WHAT you are saying, but HOW you say it, that makes your message get lost in the .... "nuggets", I think is the descriptive word that has been used.

[anapuni808]

Is HawaiiThreads.com too mean?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Go look at the Beef ova at the Statehood Day Holiday Thread! :p

Everybody Honi Honi now!!!heheheh

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Auntie Lynn

hey, there's no beef there - just some cultured discussion and posting of facts from people who were actually there.

:D

[1stwahine]

hey, there's no beef there - just some cultured discussion and posting of facts from people who were actually there.

:D

Ok. Carry on. ;)

Lynn

Btw: Wat you up dis late foa? Go moe moe!!! :p

[manoasurfer123]

I have recently received emails and PM's regarding people on HT posting about me.

For the most part... those people that "snark" me... I have met and have spent time with... I take most of it as a joke...

I hope everyone here on HT understands that I post snarky comments to those that I have met... and occasionaly will post a comment too someone I don't know.

I appreciate all the support that those that have sent me... However, I will still wear a target on my back and allow people to critize me for my beliefs.

I've always believed in Acceptance, Respect Affection and Support..

I enjoy being the target on my back sometimes..... No matter to me... If you no like what I write... no read... sheesh.... easy nuff yeah?

I personally would like to thank that Admins at HT for keeping this civil. I know a lot of us don't post to other threads...however, if you read anyother message boards... you will see so much hate....

We will all have posters that we don't disagree with.... however, the beauty of HT is that we all are pretty much diversified and we each try to add what we can...whether it's informative or not...

I love the heat I get... no matter to me... feeds to my ego in a sense... however, I don't enjoy the misunderstanding that people often get from my posts...but that's ok...

With this said...I've had many people from off oahu asking things such as I'd like to meet you guys.. you all seem so cool....

Many of us work schedules.... so if you would like us to have a get together for you....and your not from here..... Post plenty things in different formats.... gain some HT friends.... and then for sure we would be more than willing to meet you guys and have something for you ....if and when you come...

The requests for more get togethers by HT members that I've seen one or two posts from really don't give me much of an incentive to throw or hold something for you guys.... and as I already said... it will be under your guys name next time....

Sincerely,

Manoa

[SusieMisajon]

Hahahahaaaa!

(You like I reopen my 'Life in France' thread?)

[nachodaddy]

Hey Manoa;

Here is my version of a "hug". :)

"So when I'm in your neighborhood, you better duck
Coz Manoa is crazy as ****"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKWaww0RK8A

*********WARNING Link contains graphic language. Press at your own discretion

[nachodaddy]

It is extremely rare for me to do back to backs but this is what happens when you split 2 cords of wood in the morning and don't want to go back outside.

Press link above, first verse.........

Straight outta Compton crazy M/F named Manoa
From Hawaiian Threads I will show ya
When I'm called off, I get pissed off
Pass the shoyu and kalbis are hauled off
You too boy if you mess wit' me
The mods are gonna hafta come and get me
Forget my pants , that's how I'm goin out
My crazy @ss typos, that's showin out
Lurkers start to mumble, they wanna rumble
Mix em and cook em in a pot like gumbo
Goin off on a drunk tourist like that
With a blue jellyfish that's pointed at yo @ss
So heck with the weather
Ain't no tellin when I'm down for a get-together
Except when UH is on the tube
then I will show up late but I will still get lubed
Karaoke is the tool
Gay bar or not, I will be acting like the fool
When we go drinkin’ toe to toe, no maybes
I'm knockin Primos out tha can, daily
yo weekly, monthly and yearly
Hang with me, you will pay dearly
that I'm down with the capital H-N-L
I secretly wear my wife’s Chanel
So when I'm in your neighborhood, you better duck
Coz Manoa is crazy as, well, you know………
As I leave, believe I'm stompin
but when I come back, boy, I'm comin straight outta Bellingham (I mean Compton)


:)

I know, back to choppin'..................

[manoasurfer123]

that was pretty good for a Nacho boy;)

I needed a good laugh and just the thought that you took the time to read so many posts...thanks for the good ego boost.

I can't access youtube at work...will look at the link when I get home.

Coming from you...it's gotta be hillarious!

[pzarquon]

Great, Nacho... you just had to encourage him.

That was brilliant, though. In its own way, the perfect answer to this thread's title question. Do you do commissioned works? :D

[Leo Lakio]

Great, Nacho... you just had to encourage him.Is it that hard to do? (Hugs to you, Manoa, and not the kind from that bar...) Nacho - that was just too damn funny.

[nachodaddy]

You are making me blush..........

Actually when strip out all of the M/Fs and the n word, you have a lot of space to fill in the blanks. Lots of space.

And no Manoa, no research was conducted at all, I remember your stories like they were my own. Can't keep a brotha down....

I will let someone else can come up with the MC Ren and EZ-E verses.

Then Manoa can rock it next time Aunty takes him out to karaoke.

Hot tub and Newcastles calling me. My arms want to fall off............

[manoasurfer123]

OK... Finally got to see the youtube video...(Brilliant nacho)

I could tell by the words that the song was from NWA... straight out of compton...

I'm sure there are many people on HT that are going wtf? and scratching there heads... So I will try and help them figure this out...

NWA (The Group) - Stands for "Niggers With Attitudes"
The Song - (Straight Out of Compton) - Where I was born...and lived for the first 3 years of my life.
The Poetic Poem - A very well thought out poem that I recommend people opening up Two browsers.... viewing the thread on one...and listening to the video on the other in the background...

Freaking Nachodaddy... for real... this was probably the biggest compliment one could ever do for me....!!!

Mahalo my Nacho Braddah....!

I have printed it out...and thinking of what I can do with it on myspace.... Hey what.... I get permission or what???????

You write songs in real life???? freaking brilliant...

Most these guys cruised South Park... I lived near Leuders... different neighborhood... same city!

But dude... dat was mighty nice of you...

Guess I no can give you grief for awhile :p

[Palolo Joe]

NWA (The Group) - Stands for "Niggers With Attitudes"

Guess you're channeling the white in you... the proper spelling of NWA is Niggaz With Attitude.

Was Compton the same 40 years ago as it was in 1986, when the group was founded?

Bonus points if you can name the three other members of NWA besides Eazy, Dre, Ren, Cube and Yella.

And Nacho, you sure do have some lyrical skills! :D

[manoasurfer123]

Guess you're channeling the white in you... the proper spelling of NWA is Niggaz With Attitude.

Was Compton the same 40 years ago as it was in 1986, when the group was founded?

Bonus points if you can name the three other members of NWA besides Eazy, Dre, Ren, Cube and Yella.

And Nacho, you sure do have some lyrical skills! :D
Thanks for reading it PJ...your correct with the name... wasn't a big fan of them growing up in the white society that I had to live in for the majority of my life.

I don't need to continue with you on this subject... your answers are too googleable to the average joe...but when you had two younger step-brothers grow up and run with them... yeah... well nuff said.

[Palolo Joe]

I don't need to continue with you on this subject... your answers are too googleable to the average joe...but when you had two younger step-brothers grow up and run with them... yeah... well nuff said.
Ahahaha... I find it highly unlikely that your step-brothers would "run with" NWA. If you're saying they claimed a set, fine. Whatever.

Who cares how easy it is to lookup the answers with Google? I asked the question off the top of my head, and I wanted to see if anyone else (not just you... it's not all about just you) had the answer off the top of theirs. That's part of the fun of HT. If you want to ruin it and cheat, fine. No sweat off my okole.

You're not going to continue with me on this subject. Remember that? So I don't expect to see another reply from you directed at me in this thread. Mahalo for your kokua.

[manoasurfer123]

I think I know a little more about my brothers then you do about them (probably not much though) as I have been seperated from them for nearly 28 years...

I do not question what my brothers say about who they grew up with living in compton.... I'm just happy I have re-united with them after 28 years.

One is a former Marine and the other is now a Cop... so I'm very proud that what ever they did in their pasts... they have grown up to be productive members today.

Ooops sorry...wasn't suppose to respond.

[Palolo Joe]

Ooops sorry...wasn't suppose to respond.
What a surprise. I had a feeling you'd go back on your own words.

Note one key word I used in my last post: WHATEVER.

This thread isn't about you, or your family. I was posting about NWA and Compton, and complimenting Nacho on his rhyme skills.

Just can't ever let someone else get the last word in, can you?

[manoasurfer123]

What a surprise. I had a feeling you'd go back on your own words.

Note one key word I used in my last post: WHATEVER.

This thread isn't about you, or your family. I was posting about NWA and Compton, and complimenting Nacho on his rhyme skills.

Just can't ever let someone else get the last word in, can you?
Ahahaha... I find it highly unlikely that your step-brothers would "run with" NWA. If you're saying they claimed a set, fine. Whatever.

Who cares how easy it is to lookup the answers with Google? I asked the question off the top of my head, and I wanted to see if anyone else (not just you... it's not all about just you) had the answer off the top of theirs. That's part of the fun of HT. If you want to ruin it and cheat, fine. No sweat off my okole.

You're not going to continue with me on this subject. Remember that? So I don't expect to see another reply from you directed at me in this thread. Mahalo for your kokua.
Bull sh@t PJ... your post is all about calling me out... AND my BROTHERS.

You jump on the bandwagon...see a manoajoke...and take it to your own extreme.

brah... if I met you... it would be cool... I dunno you and I dunno what your beef is...other than being a prick to me.... and many others.

You can jump on the "dog on manoa" posts all you want... at least I can take it with a grain of salt from my friends and can understand where they may be coming from...

You brah... I dunno...I try to be nice with you... I have even been told to not respond to you in any sense... however... you keep dragging me into things...and when you pull my brothers into it ... brah....stepping over the line..... dog me out all you want...but don't dog my blood brothers out!

[manoasurfer123]

I'm off to the Ho'olaulea now...

Hope others have a good time tonight...

will write about things later...

Manoa

[tutusue]

[...]two younger step-brothers[...]
and
[...]my blood brothers[...]
:confused:
Just curious...which one is it?

[manoasurfer123]

and

:confused:
Just curious...which one is it?
sorry for the confusion... same father...different mother.

[Palolo Joe]

Bull sh@t PJ... your post is all about calling me out... AND my BROTHERS.

You jump on the bandwagon...see a manoajoke...and take it to your own extreme.
I didn't bring up your family. You did. And you continue to hijack the thread and make it all about you. It isn't all about you.

I didn't "call out" anyone. I laughed and said it was highly unlikely that your family would "run with" NWA. Maybe they claimed the same gang.

Fine. WHATEVER.

I don't need to jump on anybody's bandwagon. I posted in this thread to clarify on your attempt to educate everyone else and commend Nacho on his rhymes. Simple as that.

[tutusue]

sorry for the confusion... same father...different mother.
Then they're your half brothers.

[manoasurfer123]

got back from waiks... More excitement on HT... !

Just kidding!

Yeah Tutu... I know they my half...but when I have been 28 years w/out them... I really don't know what to call them at times... other than happy to re-unite with them.
Then they're your half brothers.
It's still blood! (only now realizing I should have said that the first time) ;)

[manoasurfer123]

I didn't bring up your family. You did. And you continue to hijack the thread and make it all about you. It isn't all about you.

I didn't "call out" anyone. I laughed and said it was highly unlikely that your family would "run with" NWA. Maybe they claimed the same gang.

Fine. WHATEVER.

I don't need to jump on anybody's bandwagon. I posted in this thread to clarify on your attempt to educate everyone else and commend Nacho on his rhymes. Simple as that.
Posted by PJ: And you continue to hijack the thread

dang dude... hijacking and posting observations... please call me a terrorist next...

Are you sour that someone writes an observation about a post? Are you sour because I have to much time on my hands and nothing better to do at times? Or are you sour because I still would invite you to be my friend in real life... and get over this online grief you seem to have for me? Yeah I have some griefs with you...what the heck I calling things griefs for...etc...) however PJ... i think if we just had a beer and a hand shake maybe all would be good maybe?

dunno... up to you... manoa trying to once again make a peace offering... ?

[manoasurfer123]

Nachodaddy.... :)

Had to re-read your brilliance..... everything was to a motherf@ckin T!

Dude... if you really just remember all that from reading what I post... dang...what you taking?

Just one part of it I'm missing and not quite understanding....
I secretly wear my wife’s Chanel

Where the frick you when read something like that about me????

god bah jeezus if I ever posted that somewhere and you can find it... I give you a compton dollar!

But dude....I'm still re-mother fricking reading that crap....and I myself couldn't have come up with that.... you stalking me? :p

Much Mahalo's again...that was too fricking funny... and what.. I still waiting for permission to myspace it! :confused:

[Pua'i Mana'o]

....and I myself couldn't have come up with that.... you stalking me? :p



This is something that I wish would improve on HT: the ability to edit our words indefinitely.

As time goes on and this particular internet community grows and evolves (as everything will), I might come to a point where I wish I hadn't shared my medical information, or my kids' names and pictures, or some strong opinion that later on I changed my mind about.

We never know tomorrow's consequences, and even if I post here in a deliberately guarded condition, the fact is that over time I give out a wealth of information that in its cumulative could give any stalker a lot of candy. Or embarrass my loved ones, because I chose to share their experiences in my life without realizing the full effect of how much of *their* personal information is on the internet, defaulted so because I had my itch to share that day.

I think the problem is a testament to the more beautiful sides of our culture: wanting to share. But we need help in safeguarding against the weirdos and future employers whose catberts prowl the internet spying on us.

[Leo Lakio]

As time goes on and this particular internet community grows and evolves (as everything will), I might come to a point where I wish I hadn't shared my medical information, or my kids' names and pictures, or some strong opinion that later on I changed my mind about.Take heart in the knowledge that, as the amount of data available on the internet continues to increase dramatically, our little postings here on HT will just become smaller and smaller snippets of chatter in the grand scheme - and less likely to draw attention or interest from future readers.

Unless one of us becomes particularly famous...or infamous.

[tikiyaki]

dang dude... hijacking and posting observations... please call me a terrorist next...

Are you sour that someone writes an observation about a post? Are you sour because I have to much time on my hands and nothing better to do at times? Or are you sour because I still would invite you to be my friend in real life... and get over this online grief you seem to have for me? Yeah I have some griefs with you...what the heck I calling things griefs for...etc...) however PJ... i think if we just had a beer and a hand shake maybe all would be good maybe?

dunno... up to you... manoa trying to once again make a peace offering... ?

Manoa,
Just a reminder to put things into persrective. I'm sure most of you know this but, here is the definition of "Palolo" in the Hawaiian Dictionary

"palolo
Glib-tongued, garrulous; gossiping, as maliciously. Palolo lua, very gossipy, glib. ho?o.palolo To cause garrulousness"

:D

NACHODADDY....Yo rhymez is dope.

[nachodaddy]

Manoa;

By all means you can do what you want with it. No intellectual property here. Just threw it together after you were feeling down. It was for entertainment purposes only. Did not mean to creep you out.

It amazes me the scrapes you get into.......I won't pass judgement.....let's just say they are very entertaining....which is probably why I remember them so well. I also have close to a photographic memory with fairly good recall. When I want to use it that is.........

To my newly formed posse (are the youngsters still hip to that lingo?), I give you mad props for the dope @ss encouragement. PBR and corn dogs fo' all!!!

Boy!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. the reason I had to use "Chanel" cuz I could not get "Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds" to fit. Sorry.

[Bard]

Unless one of us becomes particularly famous...or infamous.

I've already got a Wikipedia entry about me, and I didn't put it there. :eek: Not for any sort of "mainstream" infamy mind ya, but it's there.

I'm kinda enjoying the pseudo-anonymity on here :D

[manoasurfer123]

Manoa;

By all means you can do what you want with it. No intellectual property here. Just threw it together after you were feeling down. It was for entertainment purposes only. Did not mean to creep you out.

It amazes me the scrapes you get into.......I won't pass judgement.....let's just say they are very entertaining....which is probably why I remember them so well. I also have close to a photographic memory with fairly good recall. When I want to use it that is.........

To my newly formed posse (are the youngsters still hip to that lingo?), I give you mad props for the dope @ss encouragement. PBR and corn dogs fo' all!!!

Boy!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. the reason I had to use "Chanel" cuz I could not get "Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds" to fit. Sorry.
I wasn't creeped out at all and I still remember our PM's regarding College life...etc.
and I'm not really down right now or then.... just bummed that some people don't understand my humor at times... I know there are HT people that hang on everything I say and can't wait for the next person to jump all over me...and still with that being said... I still try to write as compassionately as I can... however... when you start writing from your heart and off the top of the head... of course most people won't understand what I'm actually trying to convey...that's my bad...

I also felt it was important to let other HT users know that you weren't being racist... poking fun at me...etc... and that it was truly genius in what you through together...

If someone were to read that w/out knowledge of the song at all...they would be saying wtf this guy throwing at Manoa... however, I did know what it was about w/out even having the Youtube video to go along w/it at first...

Just wondering??? are you a composer?

[manoasurfer123]

Ok... so heres a video back at you nacho...

This is one of my homies here in Honolulu!

This is also goes out to Leo, Queenoulu, TK, Tikiyaki, etc... the list goes on...

Perfect song !!!!

http://www.huimusic.com/lavalounge/videos/EMIRC.wmv

A little EMIRC in da hale!

[Kimo's Bruddah]

I'm sorry but Nacho's lyrics sucked more boto than a merchant street hooker.

[Leo Lakio]

Mind the language, KB - you're stepping over the lines.

[nachodaddy]

I'm sorry but Nacho's lyrics sucked more boto than a merchant street hooker.

A voice of experience no doubt, you still take coupons????

[Palolo Joe]

Mind the language, KB - you're stepping over the lines.
Speak for yourself. If it bothers you that much, take it up with a moderator.

That said, Nacho's lyrics don't suck KB. He put more thought into them than you have with any of the spew you've posted lately.

I'm starting to think Auntie Lynn was right when she labeled you a troll...

[admin]

I would indeed appreciate PM contact should anyone have concerns about the appropriateness of any post, as public engagement of a troll generally only makes matters worse.

Anyway, as has been noted elsewhere, our friendly neighborhood graffiti artist has left the building (http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showpost.php?p=106314&postcount=175). Let's not give him the satisfaction of affording any more attention. Mahalo!

[Leo Lakio]

~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Mike_Lowery]

Haha...it is getting out of hand. Most recently in the famous hawaiian musicians you've met thread. [sigh] I'm off to help with marching band practice.

[Lei Liko]

Haha...it is getting out of hand. Most recently in the famous hawaiian musicians you've met thread. [sigh] I'm off to help with marching band practice.


Eh, I've seen worse.

If people just knew how to attack the topic rather than the individual, I think everyone would get along better.

[Palolo Joe]

Haha...it is getting out of hand.
Nah. It's been a lot worse. Just wait until the big, bad ADMIN gets involved... :D

[manoasurfer123]

One bad apple can spoil a whole barrel

[Leo Lakio]

If people just knew how to attack the topic rather than the individual, I think everyone would get along better.People would probably get along even better if they didn't feel such a motivation to "attack" at all.

The topic in that thread didn't call for any kind of attack whatsoever - it was a simple question, not an issue for debate. But as is so often the case, someone had to come in and derail it with an irrelevant, obnoxious and snide comment, which then leads others down the same rat-hole.

[Palolo Joe]

The topic in that thread didn't call for any kind of attack whatsoever - it was a simple question, not an issue for debate.
That's your opinion, of both the post I made and the thread itself. I disagree.

I didn't "attack" anyone. I posted my opinion about how I felt about the topic being discussed.

You don't like what I have to say? Tough.

I bad apple can spoil a whole barrel
And I'm sure there would be a lot of discussion on who the bad apples are here at HT. Care to open that can of worms?

[Lei Liko]

People would probably get along even better if they didn't feel such a motivation to "attack" at all.

The topic in that thread didn't call for any kind of attack whatsoever - it was a simple question, not an issue for debate. But as is so often the case, someone had to come in and derail it with an irrelevant, obnoxious and snide comment, which then leads others down the same rat-hole.

Sorry, I must have missed the memo that instructed me that the topic wasn't up for debate.

As I said previously, if you feel something's important that needs to be said, then post it -- as long as it doesn't violate the ToS.

[Leo Lakio]

Sorry, I must have missed the memo that instructed me that the topic wasn't up for debate.The topic was "who have you met...?" You actually want to debate who I have met?

The thread was derailed at post #5 - by someone who enjoys whining about others derailing threads.

Mean? No. Pathetic? Yes.

[Lei Liko]

The topic was "who have you met...?" You actually want to debate who I have met?

The thread was derailed at post #5 - by someone who enjoys whining about others derailing threads.

Mean? No. Pathetic? Yes.

I stand corrected. I didn't want to debate the topic, but rather the purpose of the thread.

I don't pay attention to "reputations" here on HT, so whether or not you're inferring that Palolo Joe's someone that whines about others derailing threads is not important to me. He just happened to have an opinion of that thread that I shared.

Chances are that thread will continue despite Mahi Wana's claims that no one else will want to post their lists because of my "negativity". Oh well -- I won't be losing sleep about it.

I just find it odd that someone would be called an "azzhole" for expressing an unpopular opinion here. What's the point of even posting if you can't post what you want without fearing that your head'll get chewed off? :rolleyes:

But hey, enjoy your thread.

[Leo Lakio]

I just find it odd that someone would be called an "azzhole" for expressing an unpopular opinion here. What's the point of even posting if you can't post what you want without fearing that your head'll get chewed off? :rolleyes:There, we can agree - it happens a lot, and I've shamefully sunk to the name-calling level myself, so I have no wiggle room when it comes to commenting on those who do so.

But, since you've gotten comfortable with the role of moderator-substitute, please allow me the same privilege for one comment: If you are bothered by the abusive language of a poster, don't discuss it further in the thread --- report it to Admin or one of the real moderators, please. That's what they have repeatedly asked us to do.

[manoasurfer123]

I just find it odd that someone would be called an "azzhole" for expressing an unpopular opinion here. What's the point of even posting if you can't post what you want without fearing that your head'll get chewed off? :rolleyes:

Lei... take it with a grain of salt and realize that I get called that more than probably anyone on HT.

Heck... I take it as a compliment sometimes depending on who it's coming from and what stand they are taking on things...

Heck... I was told "YOU SUCK... then followed by a Totally" earlier today ...http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?t=10246

Did I whine or complain.... NOPE... Cause I know the context was in a kind spirited way where the person saying it was saying it in a YOUR right context...:p

Many people take many things out of context all the time here....that sucks...

Oh well...

Life goes on...

Is HT too mean... how can HT be too mean? it's a freaking website.... it's the users that should be evaluated on a case by case basis!:o

[Lei Liko]

But, since you've gotten comfortable with the role of moderator-substitute, please allow me the same privilege for one comment: If you are bothered by the abusive language of a poster, don't discuss it further in the thread --- report it to Admin or one of the real moderators, please. That's what they have repeatedly asked us to do.

Please do not label me as such as all I've done was express my opinion on what had happened. I didn't think that doing so would lead you to believe I was playing pseudo-moderator, which I definitely wasn't.

I'll remember in the future to report it to the moderators, but in my defense I wasn't aware that we aren't supposed to discuss it further in the threads.

If you'd like to present me with a list of topics that I'm allowed and not allowed to talk about, feel free to do so.

[Leo Lakio]

Please do not label me as such as all I've done was express my opinion on what had happened. I didn't think that doing so would lead you to believe I was playing pseudo-moderator, which I definitely wasn't.

I'll remember in the future to report it to the moderators, but in my defense I wasn't aware that we aren't supposed to discuss it further in the threads.

If you'd like to present me with a list of topics that I'm allowed and not allowed to talk about, feel free to do so.Right - now you've gone and done it --- you made me smile with that last line. Peace?

[Lei Liko]

Right - now you've gone and done it --- you made me smile with that last line. Peace?

Here's an olive branch and I promise there are no thorns in it. :p

[insert Mike_Lowery here calling for a group hug]

[Konaguy]

Where is the love :p

[1stwahine]

Where is the love :p

I dunno?:confused:

I still LOOKING!!!

Group HUG!!!!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/honihoni.gif

Auntie Lynn

[Mike_Lowery]

Aw snap now, a group hug? Forreals?! haha

This made me feel a little better...it's been a long week(end).

[Leo Lakio]

You want to find the love? Look at the "What pisses you off?" thread, and see the generosity of Scrivener's offer to help Serenity - one kindness like that can wipe out a whole lot of "mean."

[sinjin]

Yes, I think lately it has become too mean.

[Leo Lakio]

Yes, I think lately it has become too mean.It does seem to go in cycles, however, don't you think? There have been periods (no pun intended) where there's a lot of flaming in a lot of threads, simutaneously, then it settles down to relative quiet again.

Or maybe that's just when I go away for a spell...:p

[Pua'i Mana'o]

on the bright side, remember: with dissention comes growth.

[Leo Lakio]

with dissention comes growth.Sometimes, with growth comes chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and surgery.

[tutusue]

Sometimes, with growth comes chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and surgery.
Hopefully that sentence doesn't pertain to you. :confused:

[Leo Lakio]

Hopefully that sentence doesn't pertain to you. :confused:Only in the "relative" sense.

[WindwardOahuRN]

on the bright side, remember: with dissention comes growth.


Some people undoubtedly get off on causing dissension here.

Note: a hard-on does not count as "personal growth." ;)

[1stwahine]

Note: a hard-on does not count as "personal growth." ;)

Hello!!!!! To some men...they tink so!:p

Too Funny.

Wow! I come in to dis?:eek:

Good morning All!

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

I think you just managed to insult many of the men on this board!Note: a hard-on does not count as "personal growth.";)Ow! Us Y-chromosomers are taking a beating today, aren't we? You titas are just too mean!:p (Staying on topic...)

[Menehune Man]

There is definitely alot of unnecessary negativity above and beyond trying to just get one's opinion across to the other poster's here at HT.

I guess since the universe revolves around each one of us individually, our solar systems can't help but collide? :confused:

[Pua'i Mana'o]

There is definitely alot of unnecessary negativity above and beyond trying to just get one's opinion across to the other poster's here at HT.

I guess since the universe revolves around each one of us individually, our solar systems can't help but collide? :confused:

well, if enough heat can make molecules bump and grind and send em out sky high in a gaseous form, why would we expect folk like us to be exempt from those same laws of physics? :D

[1stwahine]

well, if enough heat can make molecules bump and grind and send em out sky high in a gaseous form, why would we expect folk like us to be exempt from those same laws of physics? :D

heheheh. I'm exempt. I'm alone. I'm SINGLE. There is no PHYSICS!:o

Only me and Leimomi!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[Marco]

Just read this whole thing. Wow.

Maybe it's because I'm new, come on here sporadically, or only look at threads that are "mean-free", but it never even crossed my mind that HT was too mean until now. And after reading this thread.... yeah, maybe it is too mean.

Personally, I've never been attacked or felt like someone on here was being mean to me in HT, and even if they were, it doesn't seem like a big deal. It's just a message board, and I don't expect everyone to agree with my opinion. Course now that I just said that, I'll prolly get flamed.

[Lorilei]

I have been lurking on here for a while but decided to join to give my opinion. I do not think that Hawaiithreads is too mean. I have been on many other message boards that are much much worse. The arguments in here are like arguments between ohana: me and my sisters bicker all the time but we never stay mad long and still love each other :)

[808shooter]

I have been lurking on here for a while but decided to join to give my opinion. I do not think that Hawaiithreads is too mean. I have been on many other message boards that are much much worse. The arguments in here are like arguments between ohana: me and my sisters bicker all the time but we never stay mad long and still love each other :)

Yep so far Hawaii Threads seems to be pretty tame to me. I like it.

It allows for thoughtful discussion on topics that might not otherwise be discussed in Hawaii. I never ever speak my mind in public or company outside my close friends on issues that are discussed here.

[Kungpao]

Meh... HT isn't any meaner than any other sites on the WWW. The Internet in general can be an extremely mean place. It's cause people interact with each other without having to "face" one another so inhibitions are lost and consequenses of ones words have virtually no meaning to them. Plus there aren't enough emoticons out there to show how people intend for their words to be meant 100% of the time. So take the addage "There's an a$$hole in every crowd" and imagine the crowd to be the entire world and figure out how many a$$holes there are lol.

That said. I too have seen places way meaner than HT. HT is a good place to me.:D

[WindwardOahuRN]

"Blunt" sometimes, "mean" occasionally.

But hardly ever "too mean." :D

I think the forum most cited for meanness would probably be the "Islands Ahoy" forum. And I don't think it's because there is all that much downright meanness there.

Just stuff that people don't want to hear, perhaps, and interpret as bubble-bashing meanie activity.

[Lei Liko]

Just stuff that people don't want to hear, perhaps, and interpret as bubble-bashing meanie activity.

You mean, we're REALLY not supposed to blow sunshine up the arse? ;) :D

[Mike_Lowery]

No messageboard should be considered mean. If you're catching feelings over quips and arguments on the Internet, God help you. And if you're letting someone get under your skin, you're just giving them that much credit and helping them develop and e-rep. I see a lot of arguments on this board getting personal. The boards should be anonymous, except to admin. If you do something to reveal your identity and get flamed, it's on you, on you, on YOU.

On another note, whatever happened to being able to express your feelings, views, and stance on issues? Or having fun? People are being coerced into conforming in one way or another, leaving a really bland (and sometimes bitter) taste in the media and art. :cool:

[WindwardOahuRN]

I think that sometimes people post on forums hoping for validation of their beliefs. When met with anything less they interpret it as meanness.

They have a plan/idea/etc and fully believe it is wonderful. They toss it out on a forum and, in response, may get cautionary tales or the pointing out of fatal flaws in their plans/ideas/etc. No matter how gently it's done it is seen as a crushing blow of nastiness.

Hence the occasional pouting on the "Islands Ahoy" forum. :p

[manoasurfer123]

On another note, whatever happened to being able to express your feelings, views, and stance on issues? Or having fun? People are being coerced into conforming in one way or another, leaving a really bland (and sometimes bitter) taste in the media and art. :cool:
Well said...

Thinking about this makes me feel about how much fun HT use to be. Now that I've had to conform to HT's Admin... It is not nearly as fun or as engaging for me.

But that's not mean. That's just abiding by the rules of the sandbox.

[1stwahine]

heheheh

raises my hand! hello? me, me, me...plzzzzzzzzz.

thank you.

juss like back in KINDERGARTEN.

It can be mean wen you can't or don't understand a rules or regulation that aren't explained in the FAQ Section and get "Punished" like a child in school!!!:rolleyes:

Dat is soooooo WRONG. Sooooo WRONG!

Dea. I feel betta.

Nuff said.

I'm ova it.:D

Auntie Lynn

[Palolo Joe]

It can be mean wen you can't or don't understand a rules or regulation that aren't explained in the FAQ Section and get "Punished" like a child in school!!!
Well, good thing there are other message boards out there for people to whine and complain about HT...

Unless they crash and the webmaster can't get it back online... :eek:

[1stwahine]

Well, good thing there are other message boards out there for people to whine and complain about HT...

Unless they crash and the webmaster can't get it back online... :eek:

Are making you making FuN PJ? Cause it ain't funny! A lot of people were affected. And I didn't know you lurked ova dea!:rolleyes:

FYI I was complaining cause "somebody" made up thier own little rule which has no meaning and not worth Jack S---!

Wat? You trying to get on the good side now after being banned? Kiss Arse?

Auntie Lynn

[admin]

Cool it, Lynn. I personally highly recommend Walaau.org to anyone who finds HawaiiThreads.com too mean, or too restrictive, or whatever. I've been keeping up with Blaine's work in restoring it, and wish him luck. It is the perfect alternative to HawaiiThreads.com, and will be again when it's back.

[1stwahine]

Cool it, Lynn. I personally highly recommend Walaau.org to anyone who finds HawaiiThreads.com too mean, or too restrictive, or whatever. I've been keeping up with Blaine's work in restoring it, and wish him luck. It is the perfect alternative to HawaiiThreads.com, and will be again when it's back.

Thank you.

Lynn

[Palolo Joe]

Are making you making FuN PJ? Cause it ain't funny! A lot of people were affected. And I didn't know you lurked ova dea!:rolleyes:

FYI I was complaining cause "somebody" made up thier own little rule which has no meaning and not worth Jack S---!

Wat? You trying to get on the good side now after being banned? Kiss Arse?

Auntie Lynn
Me? Kissing ass? Please. Stop being MEAN.

HT isn't a mean place at all. Some people just don't know how to take what they try to dish out.

[Glen Miyashiro]

Where some people see restrictions, I see common sense and reasonable taste. I appreciate the fine line that moderators must walk to keep a forum from deteriorating into a huge *cough*Usenet*cough* mess. Go, Ryan!

Edit: And Helen and Mel, too! Thanks to you guys as well!

[craigwatanabe]

you want to talk mean, geez about half a decade ago Mel's website was getting pretty harsh with some really immature posters making absolutely slanderous remarks about others who work in the media. Just outright lies that could affect peoples careers.

I ended up finding out one of those people that slandered me and wrote her a scathing email. She ended up apologizing saying she was only having fun. Fun is one thing, lying and hurting people's reputations is wrong.

There is a fine line between having fun and being hurtful. Those who cannot understand that really need to look at themselves and wonder what kind of person they've become or have been.

It's easy to hide behind an anonymous name and take shots at people, but when they are identified...the rules of engagement change and they suddenly wise up.

Some message boards can track IP addresses and I remember when one guy blasted one of the PM's at CC. the IP address routed back to one of the computers in the Jock Lounge at CC Iwilei. A simple check of the time of the posting pretty much identified the person who posted it because the electronic pass keys that you use to gain entry into the studios record that user's name and time of entry/exit.

[timkona]

Must be a plague. Maybe it's a conspiracy. Could be an epidemic. Or perhaps bad lettuce in the burrito.

Where is Auntie? Where is Manoa? Where is Kimo? Where is so many others I no longer see posting very often here?

Someone has lost control. Or maybe they use control as a weapon of mass destruction resulting in the decimation of populations.

No apologies necessary Admin. Trimming your nails until the blood leaks from the cuticles is usually overkill.

What About Looking Around And Under. Or Retire Gracefully :rolleyes:

[timkona]

That did not take too long. (as if to make a point) :cool:

[manoasurfer123]

Where is Manoa?

I stay here... I'm other places...

and it's pretty funny how many people think I'm only at 2 places!

Flowers still abound in HT!

Its the weeds that suck sometimes.

[AbsolutChaos]

I think HT is fine just the way it is. Sometimes people get out of hand, and I think the admin steps in appropriately at those times.

[Palolo Joe]

Where is Manoa? Where is Kimo? Where is so many others I no longer see posting very often here?
Who cares? I know I don't.

[manoasurfer123]

Who cares? I know I don't.
Of course you don't care!

Why would you?

Seriously PJ... think about everything that you have said to me... and everything I have said to you.... brah...

I've even gone so far to PM you and invite you to go have a beer with me on my ticket...yet you still remain this quiet solitude dude that sits behind your computer insulting everyone and anyone that has a difference in opinion of yours.

I feel sorry for you dude.... really.... when you do start caring about people... then maybe it won't appear to those that do seem to know you that your not quite the online donkey that you appear to me to be....

I hope this is considered a personal attack... more of a "brah PJ... you need some help"

Manoa outs... and seriously PJ... I PM'd you more than 6 months ago... I'm still willng to have dinner and a drink with you to see what your about...you know how to reach me....

DAMON

[Palolo Joe]

Of course you don't care!

Why would you?

Seriously PJ... think about everything that you have said to me... and everything I have said to you.... brah...

I've even gone so far to PM you and invite you to go have a beer with me on my ticket...yet you still remain this quiet solitude dude that sits behind your computer insulting everyone and anyone that has a difference in opinion of yours.

I feel sorry for you dude.... really.... when you do start caring about people... then maybe it won't appear to those that do seem to know you that your not quite the online donkey that you appear to me to be....

I hope this is considered a personal attack... more of a "brah PJ... you need some help"

Manoa outs... and seriously PJ... I PM'd you more than 6 months ago... I'm still willng to have dinner and a drink with you to see what your about...you know how to reach me....

DAMON
Nice. More name-calling and personal attacks. It's amazing you haven't been banned yet.

I don't care what you think of me. And I think it's funny that you draw conclusions based upon posts to an Internet message board.

[manoasurfer123]

Nice. More name-calling and personal attacks. It's amazing you haven't been banned yet.

I don't care what you think of me. And I think it's funny that you draw conclusions based upon posts to an Internet message board.

Nope PJ... I haven't drawn a conclusion... I'm an open book... I find it hard to hold grudges... however... for the last maybe 8 months... I have repeatedly in a friendly fashion asked you to attend any events...and have personally invited you to have a beer with me in just a one on one format...


I have no reason for personal attacks PJ...

I wish you the best in whatever you choose in the future for yourself PJ...

Such a man...does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him.

Psalm 112:6-7

Peace out pj...

[Palolo Joe]

Nope PJ... I haven't drawn a conclusion... I'm an open book... I find it hard to hold grudges... however... for the last maybe 8 months... I have repeatedly in a friendly fashion asked you to attend any events...and have personally invited you to have a beer with me in just a one on one format...
Who cares about what YOU want? I know I don't.

[manoasurfer123]

right on PJ... I'm glad you agree with me on one thing....

Your still PJ and I'm still Manoa... I guess you won't ever accept an invitation... but that's on you...

stay cramped up in the way you live and love... and have fun here insulting HT users.

I'm amazed you get away w/ as much as you do... but in the same respect... I'm amazed that I can even have it in my heart to still attempt to make good with you... but oh well...

I've tried to be nice for as long as i can... I don't need to throw insults.

Fools start fights everywhere while wise men try to keep peace.
Proverbs 29:8

Best of luck PJ thanks for doing your best to throw your dung at me...

I'm still around... so feel free to talk to me when you need to be a prick online... I will listen to your words... no problem...

I would much rather have you give it to me then anyone else...

ttyl PJ...

Damon...

[Palolo Joe]

right on PJ... I'm glad you agree with me on one thing....

Your still PJ and I'm still Manoa... I guess you won't ever accept an invitation... but that's on you...

stay cramped up in the way you live and love... and have fun here insulting HT users.

I'm amazed you get away w/ as much as you do... but in the same respect... I'm amazed that I can even have it in my heart to still attempt to make good with you... but oh well...

I've tried to be nice for as long as i can... I don't need to throw insults.

Best of luck PJ thanks for doing your best to throw your dung at me...

I'm still around... so feel free to talk to me when you need to be a prick online... I will listen to your words... no problem...

I would much rather have you give it to me then anyone else...

ttyl PJ...

Damon...

Again, more name-calling and insults (I quote the entirety, because I know how much Damon enjoys editing his posts afterward to make himself look better).

And yet, I'm the one who gets spanked by Admin because I "sink to Damon's level."

Hey Donk... oh, wait. If I write that word it might come across as a "personal attack" by one overzealous moderator.

Hey Damon. Do me a favor. Don't be nice anymore. Do something to get yourself banned.

Besides, you've got your own sandbox. Go play in it.

[manoasurfer123]

I cant wait to see you in my Hale/sandbox PJ. (lurking somewhere?)

I welcome all people... even you... your welcome to come have a brew with me sometime...

but you start up the way you do here... I pleasantly escort you back to your hut.

My sandbox is my sandbox and I close it when the rain comes so there is no Mud involved.

I don't take personal stabs at people and I keep it on a respectful level.

Your welcome to come attempt to toss around some sand in my playbox....

Just be cool.... that's all I ask PJ... and maybe someday we can have a beer together and get over your grief.... but until then...
Have a Merry Christmas Charlie Brown
Charles Schultz

[Palolo Joe]

I cant wait to see you in my Hale/sandbox PJ. (lurking somewhere?)

I welcome all people... even you... your welcome to come have a brew with me sometime...

but you start up the way you do here... I pleasantly escort you back to your hut.

My sandbox is my sandbox and I close it when the rain comes so there is no Mud involved.

I don't take personal stabs at people and I keep it on a respectful level.

Your welcome to come attempt to toss around some sand in my playbox....
Don't have any desire to waste my time. And I love the veiled threats and insults you continue to post. Guess you save all that spew for HT.

Just have to get the last word in, don't you?

Like I said, please do something to get yourself banned. It'd be a pleasant change.

[TuNnL]

I was wondering which thread you two would decide to duke it out for-reals.

Mānoa - what would life be like without a PJ to scrap with? PJ, what would life be like without a mānoa to make fun of? Is it better to be the campus bully or the campus clown? Why do you have to be completely right and the other completely wrong? Is that usually the case when dealing with situations on the unplugged street?

Yes, i’m not a mod, so piss on me because i’m butting in. i can take it, if it means you two can shake hands. Hey, today’s a landmark day. The sun will be up soon. Whattaya know? 65 mean anything to ya?

Peace in da middle east. And other stupid sayings that might come true.

One day. ;)

[Palolo Joe]

PJ, what would life be like without a m?noa to make fun of?
It would be like it was before July... take a shot at me, and I'll take a shot of my own in return.

I started on HT a year before Damon showed up, and I'll continue to post here after he leaves (as he promises to do in 2007... but I don't believe it).

And yes, I am well-aware of the importance of Dec. 7.

[Mahi Waina]

I'll be signing off for good. It seems my posts have been reported to admin as being offensive. What I find offensive is the blatant racism in HT. A lot of white kids from my generation sacrificed to fight for the rights of minorities, women, gays, and the disabled. Society is more open and fair because of it. Rednecks and white supremacists are my enemy, too. It is insulting to be grouped in with them as an FN haole. (Funny how that term is OK to use here.)

On the Big Island, I had an AJA boss who told me 'all flips look the same.' I don't think all Japanese are racists because of it. Unfortunately, HT is an accurate microcosm of the islands, which is why a left. You have turned paradise into hell.

[Bard]

White race? What's that? Can I call the rest of them browns and yellow now? ;)

I've found both the blatant racism and overt discussions of race and ethnicity to be instructive and refreshingly honest. Meaning, instead of people snickering and whispering behind their hands about it like they do most places, they just come out and say f'n haole if that's what they're thinking. Honesty is a first step towards healing.

And yeah, being one of the "good guys" gets you nothing unfortunately. That's how it is in the world. I'm a good cyclist (obey traffic laws, ride defensively, watch out for making cars' lives easier too, etc) but I still get yelled at and cut off. I'm a good driver, watching out for bikes too, and again I get yelled at sometimes and generally lumped with the evil car brigade. (This is a bigger deal here than in some places...) I have a lot of friends in Texas (say, the whole city of Austin :)) who vote Democrat, but get lumped in with the Republicans by others because of the whole state going red during presidential elections.

*shrug* <- You do what you can when you can, and the rest of the time you ainokea and move on. :D Anything else is a recipe for frustration.

[timkona]

Racism is blatant at HT and throughout the Islands. Of that, there is no doubt. But you have to realize that racism and ignorance run hand in hand. Perhaps that explains the reasoning behind the court decision on Kam Schools.

Ignorance is nearly a religion in Hawaii.

In the land of idiots, the 1/2 wit is king. That's why I love Hawaii.

[SouthKona]

Like I said, please do something to get yourself banned. It'd be a pleasant change.
PJ, luckily you don't have to wait for someone to get "banned" to be rid of them. You can do as I do, and use the "igonore" option on HT. It helps weed out from your day the posters who post offensively online, and also the ones who post offensive PMs.

[TuNnL]

Racism is blatant at HT and throughout the Islands ... But you have to realize that racism and ignorance run hand in hand. Perhaps that explains the reasoning behind the court decision on Kam Schools.Your cause and effect explanation makes no sense, since the court decision on Kamehameha Schools did not occur in “the lslands.” The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is in San Francisco. And the court made it clear what their reasoning (http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/dailypix/2006/Dec/05/120506court.pdf) was, as they always do despite timkona-style speculation and presumptions.

[craigwatanabe]

Racism is blatant at HT and throughout the Islands. Of that, there is no doubt. But you have to realize that racism and ignorance run hand in hand. Perhaps that explains the reasoning behind the court decision on Kam Schools.

Ignorance is nearly a religion in Hawaii.

In the land of idiots, the 1/2 wit is king. That's why I love Hawaii.

Yep ignorance at it's best. Tim I cannot imagine your knowledge on the laws of the land is higher than the 9th US Court of Appeals. But since you believe so I have just assume that you are one of those many idiots you mention. Yep lucky you live Hawaii.:rolleyes:

[blueyecicle]

White race? What's that? Can I call the rest of them browns and yellow now? ;)

I've found both the blatant racism and overt discussions of race and ethnicity to be instructive and refreshingly honest. Meaning, instead of people snickering and whispering behind their hands about it like they do most places, they just come out and say f'n haole if that's what they're thinking. Honesty is a first step towards healing.



Since when is blatant racism "refreshing"??

Just because you have the gonads to say your racist doesn't make it OK...it just makes a good excuse to continue.
Just because it is racism against "white" instead of any other color doesn't make it less wrong! Or less offensive....
I have enough respect for others not to call ANYONE f'n "whatever" and being grouped into f'n haole...I do not find honest or refreshing.

[Bard]

One of my favorite things about HT (and hey, this is actually on-topic :)) is how no matter how I phrase something, someone is gonna interpret it in the worst possible light :D

Of course all racism is horrible. What would you rather have though, a person holding it in and building up their resentment (and maybe having it turn into violence later), or getting it out and maybe actually discussing things and coming to some sort of understanding? Ending ignorance depends on knowledge, and knowledge depends on communication. "Hey, that guy really isn't all that different than me after all..." I know it's not likely with such a heated topic but without communication on the subject it's not possible to start healing these things at all.

[craigwatanabe]

In a way you are correct Bard. Better to be able to see your enemy rather than let them covertly sneak up to you and assault your integrity.

At least when a person is open about their position you know where they're coming from as opposed to those who are "two-faced".

[Bard]

Thanks Craig, that's what I meant exactly. I'd rather know up front, that's the honesty part of it. And who knows, maybe they have some issue that we could work out.

On the flip side, maybe if they hadn't said anything to begin with and kept associating with me, they would find out over time that I'm OK (or not OK :)) in spite of preconceptions, and things would work out better.

Tough issue...

[timkona]

The 9th Circuit Court is notoriously the most liberal in all the land. It's a well known fact that liberal philosophy embraces racism at its' core using unique entitlement and historical vagaries as the justification.

There is really no "fair" way to explain Affirmative Action, Hiring Quotas, or the Kam School Admission policy. You can find a Japanese Chamber of Commerce, a Black Firefighters League, Latino Student Unions, etc etc.

But I have never hear of the United White College Fund, or a school that gives preference to white students first.

Where is the ACLU on this one? Oops I forgot. They are primarily a liberal cause, and embrace racism, staying true to party lines.

[Miulang]

But I have never hear of the United White College Fund, or a school that gives preference to white students first.
.
You never know, Tim. Maybe when Hispanics are the predominant ethnicity in this country, you can go set up a United White College Fund. I might even contribute to it to help preserve the white culture.;)

I'm sorry, but white folk have taken advantage of minorities in this country for a long, long t