fanpop Article: If you can't say something nice......

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posted by Temptasia

Yep, they do!

As a rule, I wouldn't make a big deal about this, but it has been bothering me for a long time. I understand the importance of correct grammar, spelling, and the use of the proper punctuation, and what I am about to say has nothing to do with this. I also understand having an opinion that differs with another person, but when somebody makes a pick or writes a comment it takes time and effort to do so. What bothers me is when people leave mean comments about how either their pergunta is stupid or even how stupid the person is for making a pick. The reason we cadastrar-se spots and make picks is because we are trying to contribute to a spot and maybe even make someone smile with something we thought was cute and witty. It is very hurtful to then have those efforts put down and belittled because someone feels like leaving a derogatory remark. I guess what I am saying is that if you don't like a pick someone made or think their comment is stupid then keep that opinion to yourself. It is ok to have a different opinion than another person but there is no reason to make disparaging remarks to other people. There are better ways to express your differing opinion then to put down someone's effort or call them stupid. When you leave cruel and cutting remarks then you are the one who looks silly. So, if you can't say something nice, then SHUT UP!

BJsRealm, Nice-Guy and 56 others like this

johnminh Hear hear! There's so much negativity in the world already. Let's not forget fanspot is a place for FANS. We're here because we like to join with other people who are fans of the things we are fans of. Of course, if someone makes a "johnminh sucks" fanspot and it gains 9847539873589 fans, my feelings might be hurt...

missmoria Hooray for niceness!

kathiria82 Even though I feel that when you put yourself out there things like that are going to happen but I still agree with you. I don't often make picks but on one pick I made someone left me rude comments. People have to learn how to use tact when they are trying to get their points across on here. Even though someone might criticize with the intention of helping, it often comes across as rude and makes people feel bad. So like Temptasia said, just don't comment if you don't like the pick.

benji See, I agree with this, but at the same time, I often feel bad because while I try to be nice, often I'm sarcastic in what I say and it may be misconstrued as me being mean. So this is me, saying here and now, I don't intend to be a dick if you've ever thought I was coming across as such :) One phrase is needed: use tact before you act!

tubby2002 I totally agree, it is just childish and mean to insult someone online, that you dont even know. I cant stand poeple like that and dont understand why people do it.

rookyboy I dont want to sound mean now but people who log on just to be mean and rude have nothing better to do, as there is no reason what so ever to say or be mean to any one ever. But this is a very good point that if you can't think of anything funny or nice to say jog on lol.

harold Here's a suggestion, which emilee suggested to me: if you have a problem with a particular link or other content on the site, either report it or send the user a message, rather than posting a comment to that effect. The reason for this is that, if you are persuasive and not just rude, the original poster will likely edit the content (if its anything other than a question/pick), and then you won't be stuck with your public comment that doesn't make sense anymore.

DrDevience Oh. I love snark-fests - Send me to them, I'll whup em fer ya.... HA!

ali22 Well said Temptasia :) My mum always said to us.....if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all!

AmyFitz I always say nice things. :) Or if I differ in opinion, I usually just point it out in a rational, polite way. Nice article! xxx

marissa spread the love. *gives the peace sign and sings "kumbia" (sp?)*

knifewrench I like that "tact before you act" thing that benji came up with :) I've heard more than one account of nasty happenings on fanpop but I have only seen one inpolite message about a scrubs video (AmyFitz quickly sorted that miserable git out, go you!)

kateliness2 I try and always be polite. I made my first pick not too long ago and someone actually put "Who cares??" as another choice. Its just not nice, people! Good article!

Temptasia This was the featured soapbox for about 4 days. Thanks guys!

knifewrench Eh?

DarkSarcasm Nicely put, Temptasia. =)

vider69 I agree, some people have nothing better to do than bag other peoples spots, if you don't like it, don't join, very well put.

jarik I try to be courtious and positive in my comments.

tiddles thats so nice!!

jedigal1990 totally agree if you can't be nice then don't say anything keep other people feeling in mind sure you can nicely say that you don't agree but theres a way to say it and a way not to say it everyone is entitled to their opinon if you don't agree fine but be polite when you are mean you look petty and foolish like you said in your article and just get others upset so think before you comment and show a little maturity

niomevega whatever you guys guys are just so lame there i just said something mean arrest me! god grow up guys this is the real world and u will just have to deal with it its all about the meaness so fuck off bitches!!!!!!!!

Mongoose09 niomevega, please grow up. you are embarrasing yourself!

jacob178 little miss have more bitchs than i need so shut up

TDI100 you know I was reading the comments for this and well I'm dissopionted with you niomevega and you jacob178 plz try to show some curtessy(sp?) and respect when writing your next comments thank you and If I see another hate comment I'm gonna scream great article by the way

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Why I amor picks.

posted by tinkerluvr

Picks are a way to state your opinion, or just find out what other people think. You might post a pick to find a new icon, or other's favorito foods. I like the way you can sometimes add a choice, which makes your opinion different.
Picks may also work as a school project: Example:Question: do you have a brother/sister? Project: take a survey and see how many people have a brother or sister.
Picks are a way to state an opinion without starting an argument, or sometimes they are not to state an opinion.
Adding imagens to picks is fun,too. some imagens are goofy, others can really fit in. It is creative to add images, and some times important, such as if you ask, "who's cuter?" you'll need to put imagens on the pick.
I like picks becuase they really are a way to state your opinion. They are a reminder that everyone has an opinion.
And that is why I amor picks.

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Oh, look what i found

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fanpop User Identification Guide

posted by KateKicksAss

What else would the Medal Whore be thinking about?

Not sure about all the different fanpop users out there? Check out this handy guide! Have a look at some of the extremes of Fanpop-dom without even having to meet users like these. Also, not trying to offend anyone with this, this is just for fun, :)

The Obsessed Fan: As guessable por the name, this fãs level of fandom goes above and beyond normal fans. They are likely to have a username that pertains to their obsession somehow. Ex: TwiEdwardLuvr, GagaMonster, Shakespeare4Life, etc. (Note: just because someone has a username pertaining to a certain fandom does not automatically classify someone...

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Way to go on the props

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fanpop is moving

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Bullying

posted by CheyenneTinch

Bullying. One of the greatest monsters in the world
Tips
1.If you see someone getting bullied tell them to stop.And denunciar it to an adult who cares.

2.Violence is never the answer.And not the right thing to do.It may just make it worse.

3.If you are bullying someone.STOP. Don't harm other people's lives.And you could also get in huge trouble.

Stop bullying.One of the worst things in the world .Never bully anyone. Speak up and stand up Stop Bullying.

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How To Get A Verified fanpop Account!

posted by breebree446

I can't help but notice lately that a lot of people have been creating Verified fanpop Accounts. At first, I thought it was some kind of program fanpop put in order. Then I realized that it's just another way that people are faking 'celebrity accounts.'

But, real or not, it's actually a really cool thing to do to your profile! And it's really easy, so anybody can do it!

Directions:
- Open your perfil for editing. In the section where you would usually put your last name, copy or type in: ✔ Verified fanpop Account

Congradulations, your officially your actual self^^

Be creative!

Instead of...

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Hang On... You Haven't Voted Yet?!

added by misanthrope86

Source: edited por me

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: The New fanpop Layout

posted by Cinders

OK, everybody, let's all just take some deep breaths. I've been looking at comments within the last half hora about the new fanpop layout that has thrown all of us for a loop.

There was a similar outcry of disbelief over, what I am choosing to call, the link. I am here composição literária this to gather everyone's collective panic and misgivings into one place, as well as to try and look at the positives of these recent changes, in an attempt to placate some of your fears.

First of all, let's get the obvious out of the way. AH! OMIGAWD! fanpop LOOKS WEIRD AND IS ALL DIFFERENT! It's like facebook and YouTube...

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OMG 100 PROPS IF YOU READ THIS!!11!1 (What props aren't for...)

posted by Snerkie

Ah props. They used to be a way to acknowledge on a peer to peer level that someone has posted something good. Back in my dia we used to give props if someone posted a good video, or said something intelligent but now they're thrown out like...condoms in high schools? *shrugs*

What are props?
Props are small medals that you can give to other users if you see them post something good.
eg; User_X posts a good video, User_Y gives User_X a video prop!

How can I give someone a prop?
You can give users props por going to their perfil and clicking on the "Give Props" button, then type them a short message...

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Oh, for the amor of...

added by DarkSarcasm

Source: I don't want it.

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How walls might clean up props

posted by Eline_K

Hi everyone,

I’m composição literária this artigo because I believe the new mural system has real potential of improving the way people use the props. I realize that not all fanpoppers will follow my advize, but I still feel the urge to write this.

I’ve been on fanpop for quite some time now, and I’ve received and given quite a few props. However, only a small amound of the props I received were ‘real props’. To clarify: por ‘real props’ I mean props received for actual content I’ve submitted. All the other props were ‘thanks for being a fã – props’ or ‘happy whatever dia you came...

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Fanpop's Got Talent 2010: The Winners!

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To Block The Name or Not to Block The Name. That is the pergunta

posted by Frizzhead

Reason For This Article

Recently i finally found how to screencap a page on the internet. I had been looking for ages and finally i found out how to.Naturally i was very pleased and was waiting for a chance to use it.

My Joy was short lived

Days went by,days turned into weeks and after a mês and a half i found nothing. For the times i had been on fanpop i had read the funniest, silliest things in spots and now that i could finally share them ,everyone became sensible?

It felt like that unfortunately

After my long wait i got a message, but it wasn't what i was hoping for. I was expecting...

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fanpop Image Game (for lack of a better title)

posted by cassie-1-2-3

This is a little game I made up just because I was bored. I enjoy it, so I figured I’d share it.
Just a warning: This game is only fun if there’s a spot you’ve added a lot of imagens to, but enough have been added por other people to make it challenging.

So, the object of the game is to... get lots of points? And to encourage proper image etiquette.

Be sure to keep something handy to keep track of your points! (Paper and pencil, blank word document, calculator, etc.)

Step 1: Maneuver over to your favorito spot (or preferably, the spot you’ve contributed the most imagens to)

Step 2: Look at...

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Let Us All Raise Our Palms To Our Faces...

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