Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I think he meant more along the lines of why bother posting in a thread that you think the *subject* of that thread is "stupid, inane, or a waste of time", as opposed to simply opinions in a discussion.<<< OK, I did not understand it that way but really this time I wasn't trying to be antagonistic, I just wanted explain why sometimes it seem to get out of hand. My apologies!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 My Father always said "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" I've TRIED, but I'm not a total success at following him. Much has been said on some of these boards that has been very negative and sarcastoc and it has gotten me down. But that's because of my upbringing. My problem. Always saying something nice is good, but... if people notice what they don't like, in this case about Disney, and don't complain, nothing good will come of it. So complaining can be good, especially when you find you aren't the only one who feels that way. But is any of this complaining making its way to the powers who can make it better? Or are you just preaching to the choir?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Spriti, I apologized for being snarky. I'm asking that everyone just drops this once and for all. I made a mistake, I ticked off a lot of people and I apologized. I thought we put this baby to bed, but you came and woke him up again.>> Sorry, Nikki, but a friend of mine and respected poster was driven away from this site over crap like this. And I'm not singling you or anyone else out. I'm just speaking in general. I don't like being told what I can say and where or when I can utter it. <<What else do I need to do before you people stop correcting me?>> I'm not correcting you ... I'm stating an opinion. Go to WDW already. I think you really need to get away.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey For the last time, I didn't tell gaston lives what he could or couldn't say. I stated my opinion by saying it was a non-issue. I was snarky about it, yes, but it was still my opinion. <<And I'm not singling you or anyone else out. I'm just speaking in general. I don't like being told what I can say and where or when I can utter it.>> Isn't this, in essence, what everyone has told me? I voiced an opinion - a snarky one, but still my opinion - and I was practically told off. There are members of this board who can be plenty snarky, and snarky on a regular basis, but they don't get chastised the way I did. If you're talking about vbdad, I don't know why he disappeared. I said I was going to ignore him and all the sudden he was gone. If that's all it takes, I'm going to start ignoring some people I work with, too.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <If that's all it takes, I'm going to start ignoring some people I work with, too.> LOL...I've tried it...unfortunately, it usually doesn't work!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad <<<some of you guys need to understand that this board is called Laughing Place not Whine and Put Down Place>>> Oh I guess you gave yourself a "pass" on this advice when you and Nikki attacked vbdad.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Yeah I guess that last post probably has a little too much stink on it. You know what? I think I need a vacation. I'm going to take the family and get away for a while. Sorry Nikki and Goofern, I don't really even know you two and I wasn't here, so I apologize for that post. Heck, it'll probably get admin'ed before you read it anyway. See you all in a couple weeks. I'm too stressed to keep this up.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh and TDG, about post #149 , that's a great combining of two other topics, nice. You have to be an advanced LP'er to undertsand that. You should have added, "if you know what I mean" to it. LOL! Chao
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight Just so you know, I work for the company at WDW. Its an unofficial way, I've personally seen, when we've been heckled to death or just walked all over. Have I personally done it? No. I don't like that attitude. Yes, I have a low wage but I love the company, and I make the most of it. I don't know the guests background or why they're upset. If they've given me a hard time I try to make them happy. If I can't I send them to Guest Relations or refer them to a manager. So, not EVERY cast member does it, very few that I've witnessed. I can think of maybe twice I've seen it used in a negative light. I say it sometimes but in the proper context. We're supposed to say it, not to every guest, just as an attempt to put a smile on a guest who looks unhappy, giving them individual attention. I hope this clears up some problems.
Originally Posted By gaston lives That's cool to know. I figured it wasn't everybody, but knowing that some people do that really puts the guest on the defensive from the start, which is never a good thing. Thanks for the input!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 You're there to have a great time, don't even wonder what they meant, you'll never see them again, so that shouldn't ruin your time. If they really are rude, report them. But how does a CM report rude guests? Double standard?
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight As of now, unless a guest is actually using curse words and making threats, there's nothing I can do beyond getting a manager.. If they DO use cuss words and threat, it is grounds by the managers to get them removed from the park since it is a family location.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Funny, I had a Pooh ride CM use cuss words at me after I question the usual way he was working the Fastpass line versus the Stand by line, and he was still there working several weeks after his verbal assault on me. And THAT was after his co-workers were kind enough to call the area manager to intervene as they were appalled by his behavior on stage. Imagine that!!! G-Fan is my witness on this since he was there to see the spectacle unfold.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I don't believe for a second that Disney regularly tosses guests for swearing at CMs or other guests or even threatening them ... let alone swatting their kids across the face, which I see all the time. Sorry, but this isn't 1987 and Disney doesn't want to lose one penny from a guest, or worse, be sued. So anything goes ...
