Has the number of insults being posted shown an uptick?

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The discussion centers around a perceived increase in insults within the forum over recent weeks. While some participants have not noticed this trend, others acknowledge experiencing heightened snarkiness in interactions. Concerns are raised about the frequency and nature of insults, with a suggestion to report inappropriate behavior. Participants engage in light-hearted banter, referencing humorous insults and wordplay, while also contemplating whether the focus should be on the quantity or quality of insults. The conversation remains playful, with a mix of humor and serious undertones regarding community standards and moderation.
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Is it just me, or has the number of insults being posted shown an uptick in the past couple of weeks?
 
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caz said:
Is it just me, or has the number of insults being posted shown an uptick in the past couple of weeks?
I haven’t particularly noticed it, but you should report it if you see it.
 
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TeethWhitener said:
I haven’t particularly noticed it, but you should report it if you see it.
The moderators seem on top of it, but I have scene several threads with multiple back and forths.
 
caz said:
Is it just me, or has the number of insults being posted shown an uptick in the past couple of weeks?
I must admit I got my snark engaged several times recently. I find I don't do well with supercilious folks.
 
hutchphd said:
I must admit I got my snark engaged several times recently. I find I don't do well with supercilious folks.
I got to admit that I still need to google that Feynman person. He sounds interesting. :-p
 
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Is it the insult quantity or quality that we should be concerned with?

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!
 
Now that was just mean...those were hereditary conditions..
 
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hutchphd said:
supercilious
TIL a new word at PF. :smile:
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Is it the insult quantity or quality that we should be concerned with?

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of elderberries!
If we address quality we would be going off topic …
 
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hutchphd said:
Now that was just mean...those were hereditary conditions..
Fair point.

My mother peddles opium, my father's on the dole,
My sister used to walk the streets, but now she's on parole,
One brother plays with little girls, the other raped a steer,
But they won't even talk to me 'cause I'm an Engineer.

Better?
 
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There is no good answer to that question...it is sort of like "so when did you stop beating your wife?"...nice rhyming though... "Engineer"
 
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