General Electric GSD1200

[ovrphil]

No offense and not to get between this....but..

Wow..sorry but I'm handing out a long-winded comment. I hope some of you guys won't cringe.

Since my few years here at aw.org, I've never encountered such a deep and lengthy discussion above that,with respect to all good intentions by both members, has stopped me in disappointment. I don't know why the above conversation should be included in this posting as my thought is...I would pm a person in private with my opinion of their personality slant on appiances. You all have a various degree of knowledge and experiences and can easily compare notes with each other,without really needing to look to one person's experience and knowledge for all your last word help. If you take interest in a brand,follow some threads here with those who enjoy repairing, maintaining and offering helpful advice. And as long as you're aware of any pitfalls,the only thing you need advice on is being sure you have backup of parts or appliances. The people who are reading John's advice will either agree in their own experiences or mention," not necessarily the whole picture for me". I understand some reasons to put a person in their place. I'm wondering if I'm the only one who thinks a delivery of this strong opinion of anyone,not just of John,really belongs in a private message or somewhere else. I'm not really sure it makes a difference to express an opinion of someone who has become disdained for their posting authority. I always try to get other opinions and I'm not always directly sold on a certain expert's advice....if I still...desire to own that aplliance,car,or whatever. To put what I'm saying into an example... I bought a washer dryer Whirpool Calypso set. I would agree those touch panels are really funky..they will go bad. I read to steer clear or have backup parts..advice from more than one person. You need a donor machine. Our dryer board failed and sin e I really liked this Whirlpool I had to buy another identical dryer(lucky purchase) and successfully swapped out the touch panel control board. I remember John saying in my many postings here on aw.org that he wasn't a fan of electronic panels, and would opt for manual analog. I did see a recommendation to steer clear of electronic paneled washer and dryers. But I am willing to discard advice to follow my passion or preferences,
regardless of known flaws in parts and design. Not to take sides, but John does help and he has provided us with a direction ..if you choose that direction! If I had anything to say to John or anyone else,it wouldn't be in a posting here. This is just my humble thought. Please know,I respect everyone and understand the more experienced one becomes in their hobbies and professions,the more discriminating one becomes. Just keep a perspective on your interests and preferences,but don't be critical of those who might be over-selling their knowledge. If you're pissed off ,disgusted,or fed-up with someone...how will posting your thoughts openly to that person be successful in making a change? Pointing out character flaw,especially publicly,( if that's what you are ultimately shooting for) has little chance in imparting a change...I believe.
I apologize for a long-winded comment. I'm typically the guy who tries to find a few good applances of interest to view or acquire, posting fewer of lately of interest. My approach is to overlook some people's preferences,sort that out with any offered advice and put it all into perspective. So whether anything I've expressed here will make any changes,my best hooe is to ask anyone to post personal criticism of others in other places..pm them or mention it in that other anything goes forum. Most of all..keep a little sense of humor. Maybe skme people are beyond tgat,that, it's good in the long run to not get too serious when a a little light sarcasm works wonders. Ignoring some things can be seemingly impossible but few can help improve a personality makeup by charging criticism. I hope to be around here now and then to maybe post some more appliances of interest. Thanks all...hope your coming summer is good.

 

[combo52]

I am apologizing to everyone

Thank you for your well thought out post Phil

I have gone ahead and blocked Barry. I have contacted the webmaster. He will monitor the situation if Barry makes any negative comments about me. He may be knocked off the site altogether. That’s up to Robert.

I’ve always thought extreme thing to block someone and I’ve never blocked anyone before, but for the good of all this man cannot control himself, I’ve always said you’ve lost the argument when you go personal and I’m sorry I was sucked into it.

I’m sorry I got sucked into this argument, but Barry did start it. I’m only talking about appliances. He brought personalities into it and started calling me names and insecure, etc.

I will continue to comment on any Post or listing on automatic washer where I feel I have useful information that’s up to everybody else to agree or disagree with Experiences.

John

 

[reactor]

Phil

No need to be apologetic about being long winded, Phil. Your comments are appreciated. That's what I am fighting for, the ability for members to express themselves and not be badgered by another for doing doing so.

Everyone on this site should have an equal voice and should never be afraid to post their ideas, opinions and they especially shouldn't be afraid to post positive comments on a particular appliance they like and have to be denigrated because another individual just doesn't like that particular machine, due to jealousy or whatever.

This is a wonderful site, we are here to share, learn and enjoy. There is no domineering role that a particular member should ever be taking.

I have had a couple of messages from other member supporting me and are afraid to post comments contrary to what John says as they are afraid of the repercussions. Maybe afraid isn't the word, maybe they just don't like being continually denigrated. That should never ever be happening.

I draw the line at attacks on other members. When one often has to utilize exaggerations and false fabrications/lies in an attempt to win an argument it disrespects everyone on this site. One certainly should not be attacked, badgered or insulted when they have a favorite appliance that is not a favorite of another member.

One should not have to worry when they share an item on Marketplace that it will instantly have negative comments on it because another member likes something else better or they just enjoy being negative or they just want to show off and get attention.

When I see an individual intentionally hurting others and trying to be domineering and a dominating force over others, then I call them out, and so should everyone else. I intriguing how some members can dish it out to others, hurting and denigrating other members on this site, but can't handle it when they are called out on their disrespectful behavior.

This site is not here as tool for anyone to build their ego and dominate others. We have so much talent, knowledge and abilities on this site. Each individual/member has something different and positive to bring to the table.

Let's all respect each other, if everyone on this site would treat others as they would like to be treated we could all learn so much more....and that's what this site is all about.[this post was last edited: 5/22/2024-07:42]

 

[reactor]

John issues

You have serious issues that need to be dealt with. You harangue members, disrespectfuly, when they disagree with your opinions. You apparently feel there should be no consequences to your actions. You don't seem to possess the ability to understand you initiated others reactions.

You seem to think you can say what you wish, but others do not have the right to respond. The old expression, "You can dish it out, but can't take it." is fully applicable to your situation."

You do not control this site, though you expressed the desire to do so. Others have every bit as much right to their opinion as you do to your own. I would suggest you grow up and use your intellect to override your emotions. Though, I realize that may not be possible, in your case. We would all greatly appreciate that you at least make an attempt to do so. You will feel better about yourself. Others are only mirroring, the negativity that you you promote, and reflect it back to yourself.[this post was last edited: 6/7/2024-14:08]

 

[reactor]

John's issues

Poor John, your response indicates your lack of emotional maturation. I am sorry, I'm trying not to laugh at you. You are disruptive member of this community, your goal is to control others as you you perfectly stated in your comment that you had contacted Robert and that you wanted "control" of the site.

You actions over the years give testimony to this fact as you try to force your opinions on others. You have an innate jealousy that initiates negative and childish responses when someone offers praise if an appliance that is not one of your favorites. A grown adult who shows signs of a neurosis about an appliance brand has real issues that need to be addressed.

When one has control issues manifested by wanting everyone to have the same opinion as they, does not go unnoticed bt others members. I have had multiple messages of others gratitude, from other members, for standing up against you. Some of these people have been hurt in the past from your verbal attacks.

You may not be able to have control of your thoughts and feelings enough to handle a childish and inflamed ego, but you should have enough personal character to not hurt and disrespect others on this site to empower your own self-esteem, at their exexpense.