Is this guy smoking something or is he on to something?

[LiteHedded]

My friend, have you heard the phrase?

Let's assume that your answer is yes, that you've heard the phrase. So, when you use the phrase bungeed wings of death, some people might see that as obnoxious.

and that's the point. We as divers should be leery of referring to other divers's gear as death traps.

Also, think about how that might sound to a new recreational diver. (Divers have access to the internet.)

It's all about tone.

only on here. typically not from someone I would call a DIR diver. mostly from anti-dir posters

 

[Cave Diver]

Steve, I think tone matters. Just my opinon.

The problem though, is that we can't "read" tone. Someone could use the terms BWOD or Poodle Jacket sarcastically, affectionately, or with disdain. Sometimes you can't tell how it's meant without asking.

Strangely enough, when I've tried to ask some people questions to determine their intent, they get bent out of shape because I've questioned them.

I'm with Steve, (shocking!) :shocked2: I think that while we can be sensitive to what others post or feel, some of the Politically Correct stuff crosses into the absurd.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

It has been used. And we're not the only Forum out there.

It's all about tone.

How about making it about holding individuals responsible for their behavior ... rather than making assumptions about everyone else they're supposedly associated with?

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[ScubaSteve]

I'm with Steve, (shocking!) :shocked2:

Dammit....First that flying pig and now this....we're screwed.

 

[Cave Diver]

Why isn't she held up as what DIR represents ... because, frankly, nobody on ScubaBoard represents DIR more completely than she does..

People see what they want to see ...

Careful Bob. You don't want to sound too harsh now.

 

[Elvistheking]

My friend, have you heard the phrase?

Let's assume that your answer is yes, that you've heard the phrase. So, when you use the phrase bungeed wings of death, some people might see that as obnoxious.

and that's the point. We as divers should be leery of referring to other divers's gear as death traps.

Also, think about how that might sound to a new recreational diver. (Divers have access to the internet.)

It's all about tone.

Ha Ha you lot are funny, I've heard the term (BTW it should be Bungied wing'o'death in my experience), it's up there with "Given the number of rebreathers on this boat today there should be plenty of space for the ride back", "you'll definitely die if you use a pony" and snorkles are only good for poking lobsters with. But equally (to a DIR divers) all the jokes about them spending all there time in a quarry and not wanting to dive in the sea in case their kits rusts.

But you know what it's all about the crack, amongst divers that not only get on with each other but will happily dive together, divers take the piss out of each other so what, get over yourselves!.

 

[Teamcasa]

Why isn't she held up as what DIR represents ... because, frankly, nobody on ScubaBoard represents DIR more completely than she does..

I completely agree, her posts represent themselves clearly and she is an excellent ambassador for DIR.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Ha Ha you lot are funny, I've heard the term (BTW it should be Bungied wing'o'death in my experience), it's up there with "Given the number of rebreathers on this boat today there should be plenty of space for the ride back", "you'll definitely die if you use a pony" and snorkles are only good for poking lobsters with. But equally (to a DIR divers) all the jokes about them spending all there time in a quarry and not wanting to dive in the sea in case their kits rusts.

But you know what it's all about the crack, amongst divers that not only get on with each other but will happily dive together, divers take the piss out of each other so what, get over yourselves!.

Imagine the fun these three amigos had making cracks about each other's equipment ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[kanonfodr]

Ha Ha you lot are funny, I've heard the term (BTW it should be Bungied wing'o'death in my experience), it's up there with "Given the number of rebreathers on this boat today there should be plenty of space for the ride back", "you'll definitely die if you use a pony" and snorkles are only good for poking lobsters with. But equally (to a DIR divers) all the jokes about them spending all there time in a quarry and not wanting to dive in the sea in case their kits rusts.

But you know what it's all about the crack, amongst divers that not only get on with each other but will happily dive together, divers take the piss out of each other so what, get over yourselves!.

Dude, snorkles are great for sword fighting as well!

And I resent the sea remark: my kit has a grand total of MAYBE 5 freshwater dives on it, several dozen times that number in the ocean

Have fun now.

Peace,
Greg

 

[Jax]

So, given that the really acerbic DIR - Anti-DIR haven't been common in the past few years (excepting the few that could be accountable by personality), and that the comments that are made are more in jest as a 'hat-tip' to the old jousting days, is it possible that the sentiment has settled and there is just some left-over sensitivities on a few people's part?

In other words, all this is a thunderstorm in a teacup?