So I was browsing the RSOF today I came upon a thread in which someone was discussing whether the terms "Noob", "Nerd", "Kid", or "umadbrah?" offended anyone. This really used to bug me a lot pre-puberty, I can relate to little kids being impetuous and acting upon their emotions, but it's annoying either way. :|

 

Anyways, I was wondering if these aforementioned words annoy any of you? To be honest, none of these words annoy me anymore, but at one point they all did. I thought for some reason they degraded my esteem, or something, Yeah, stupid I know. ;)

 

Here's an awesome quote I found from someone who posted on that thread, the last few sentences cracked me up :-P

 

"• Noob"

 

How could that offend me?

 

"• Kid"

 

Being an adult, I know when I hear this that it's coming from someone who's not. It's that ever so common misconception that teenagers have that all adults speak to people younger than them in a condescending manner. It's either an attempt to make them seem older (and by hearing this I automatically know they're NOT), or to simply aggrivate me (which it doesn't). So: Fail X 2

 

"• Nerd"

 

As I am a nerd, I find this less offensive than being called a human being. Human beings as a whole are a disgusting and selfish lot. When someone calls me a nerd, I take that to mean that they're acknowledging that I'm smarter than they are. And if they have to resort to name calling, it's probably true anyways.

 

Do you know what the cool kids call nerds when they grow up?

 

Boss.

^ -'Wrthlss Noob'

 

Yes his name is quite ironic. :huh:

 

 

Discuss? :)

I don't really care for words like that in any way.

 

I know they just want to mess around with me. So what? I could just ignore them, or even better, comeback at them. :P

I don't really care for words like that in any way.

 

I know they just want to mess around with me. So what? I could just ignore them, or even better, comeback at them. :P

Dissing them back doesn't work, they are used to it as most times they themselves are bullied in real life; they're conditioned to take insults.

 

Just saying "lol" usually ensues in a rage-induced wall of slanderous text; which is for da luls. :)

Used to, but they don't bother me anymore unless I'm already in a horrible mood because I've had one of those days. :P My friends and I call each other noob/nerd jokingly, though.

 

I especially agree with the "kid" thing that guy posted. Generally those calling you "kid" are kids themselves.

This thread is incredibly original. Good job. :)

 

Nothing that a stranger says to me over the internet, Runescape or not, can bother me. Only children are bothered by words like 'noob'.

I was reading this, and then saw your pixel sig, and lol'd, and forgot what I was going to say. :unsure:

Words are just words tbh.

The words themselves don't annoy me, but knowing the person saying it to me thinks it's actually offensive gets on my nerves quite a bit.

This thread is incredibly original. Good job. :)

 

Nothing that a stranger says to me over the internet, Runescape or not, can bother me. Only children are bothered by words like 'noob'.

Originality FTW? :D

And Ironically I was kid when I used get offended.

 

I was reading this, and then saw your pixel sig, and lol'd, and forgot what I was going to say. :unsure:

Words are just words tbh.

Thank you, the guy getting owned has quite an expression doesn't he. ;)

 

The words themselves don't annoy me, but knowing the person saying it to me thinks it's actually offensive gets on my nerves quite a bit.

He's working his magic on you. 'Repent! Repent!'

I really hate to be that guy, but you don't have to say "Discuss" at the end of every post. It is General Discussion, we'll discuss whether you tell us to or not. :rolleyes:

 

As to your post, well... I see these people more then most because I seem to attract the "zomg ur a mod u snitch nerd" folks. To be quite honest, I don't feel bothered that they are trying to insult me, more bothered because this is the state of our generation (note: some players don't fall within this generation, but most do). I actually feel bad for them that they don't see how foolish they look (and often are).

This thread is incredibly original. Good job. :)

 

Nothing that a stranger says to me over the internet, Runescape or not, can bother me. Only children are bothered by words like 'noob'.

Originality FTW? :D

And Ironically I was kid when I used get offended.

 

That's not irony. When I said that your thread was original, that was irony.

"kid" annoys me, but not in a hurtful/condescending way...it's just...annoying. It's overused...and is rarely even used in the what could even be considered the right context for it.

"kid" annoys me, but not in a hurtful/condescending way...it's just...annoying. It's overused...and is rarely even used in the what could even be considered the right context for it.

I know what you mean. Kid now has an alternate meaning, it's almost offensive to ask (some younger parents) "where's your kid?"

Sort of rude, and all just because it's so overused. :-X

I just agree with whatever they say. Completely takes any enjoyment they get from it.

If that doesn't work i do what amitoz said, just say lol.

Used to, but they don't bother me anymore unless I'm already in a horrible mood because I've had one of those days. :P My friends and I call each other noob/nerd jokingly, though.

 

I especially agree with the "kid" thing that guy posted. Generally those calling you "kid" are kids themselves.

 

Lol. I remember one calling me a kid for refusing to key in dungeon and then like 5 minute later, we start talking about age and

then he says that he's 12 years old. Couldn't stop laughing.

When someone calls me "kid," I call them "father"

I just agree with whatever they say. Completely takes any enjoyment they get from it.

If that doesn't work i do what amitoz said, just say lol.

 

That's the best strategy in a situation like that. :)

 

Used to, but they don't bother me anymore unless I'm already in a horrible mood because I've had one of those days. :P My friends and I call each other noob/nerd jokingly, though.

 

I especially agree with the "kid" thing that guy posted. Generally those calling you "kid" are kids themselves.

 

Lol. I remember one calling me a kid for refusing to key in dungeon and then like 5 minute later, we start talking about age and

then he says that he's 12 years old. Couldn't stop laughing.

 

I find people from ages 9-15 are really arrogant for the most part. Of course, theres some quiet ones in there, but I'm under the impression that they're all hormonally awkward kids that do stupid things just for the hell of it. Can't really blame em. -.-

 

 

When someone calls me "kid," I call them "father"

I'd never do that. It gives them too much satisfaction. :shame:

Trying to add a poll... I think I have to post for it to happen?

Please enough of the spamming and flaming - to everyone involved. Complaining about how a thread has been over-discussed or has little discussion value, etc. is just spam as it contributes nothing to the topic at hand. If you don't want to talk about the topic being brought up, then don't post. Spamming just takes the topic in an even worse direction, not to mention the fact that it's against our rules ;) Furthermore, flaming someone back who is spamming your topic or flaming you is also against the rules. Instead, report and do not reply!

 

Now let's get back on-topic please :)

Please enough of the spamming and flaming - to everyone involved. Complaining about how a thread has been over-discussed or has little discussion value, etc. is just spam as it contributes nothing to the topic at hand. If you don't want to talk about the topic being brought up, then don't post. Spamming just takes the topic in an even worse direction, not to mention the fact that it's against our rules ;) Furthermore, flaming someone back who is spamming your topic or flaming you is also against the rules. Instead, report and do not reply!

 

Now let's get back on-topic please :)

 

Hi Tripsis, if i called you a kid would you get mad?

Please enough of the spamming and flaming - to everyone involved. Complaining about how a thread has been over-discussed or has little discussion value, etc. is just spam as it contributes nothing to the topic at hand. If you don't want to talk about the topic being brought up, then don't post. Spamming just takes the topic in an even worse direction, not to mention the fact that it's against our rules ;) Furthermore, flaming someone back who is spamming your topic or flaming you is also against the rules. Instead, report and do not reply!

 

Now let's get back on-topic please :)

 

I'm confused...did you post this on the right thread?

So far everyone has posted on topic to the OP

I really hate to be that guy, but you don't have to say "Discuss" at the end of every post. It is General Discussion, we'll discuss whether you tell us to or not. :rolleyes:

 

As to your post, well... I see these people more then most because I seem to attract the "zomg ur a mod u snitch nerd" folks. To be quite honest, I don't feel bothered that they are trying to insult me, more bothered because this is the state of our generation (note: some players don't fall within this generation, but most do). I actually feel bad for them that they don't see how foolish they look (and often are).

 

It's funny how you mention that. Not only are these types of people constantly saying things like "wannabe Mod Noob11!1", but they are hypocritical and ask for ways to become a mod. Quite an ingenious plan really (not).

 

It's a sadistic comedy. :lol:

Please enough of the spamming and flaming - to everyone involved. Complaining about how a thread has been over-discussed or has little discussion value, etc. is just spam as it contributes nothing to the topic at hand. If you don't want to talk about the topic being brought up, then don't post. Spamming just takes the topic in an even worse direction, not to mention the fact that it's against our rules ;) Furthermore, flaming someone back who is spamming your topic or flaming you is also against the rules. Instead, report and do not reply!

 

Now let's get back on-topic please :)

 

I'm confused...did you post this on the right thread?

So far everyone has posted on topic to the OP

You missed blinds removed posts

 

Now let's get back on-topic please :)

 

I'm confused...did you post this on the right thread?

So far everyone has posted on topic to the OP

 

She, uh, deleted a lot of posts.

wow, they got taken down quickly then, usually I don't miss shows like that :blink:

wow, they got taken down quickly then, usually I don't miss shows like that :blink:

 

Yep.

 

Anyways, back on topic, any other opinions on the Original Post?