I just deleted a lot of rude comments on a post that was obviously made with good intentions from a member who has a history of posting Disney related things. This is unacceptable and it needs to stop ASAP. It is ok to joke around with people you already know in the Lounge, but it isn't ok to post sarcastic comments about other people's picture quality or content they post. People like to read comments on their own posts and how would you feel if someone was attacking you for what you were trying to share. If a post is inappropriate then it will be removed, but sarcasm can hurt people, especially people who are new with good intentions and just want to be a part of a Disney related community. Not to mention these kind of comments prevent new people from joining the discussion because they are afraid of being attacked. I shouldn't have to remind anyone about this as it is clear on the RULES page that the attitude of the Lounge should be welcoming and friendly. I have seen so many life long relationships formed here on MouseWait - and these type of rude comments could rob someone of that joy and experience. If you still have a remotely rude comment on that post then use the new Edit and Delete feature and remove it ASAP.
This is way over my head. If you don't like a post just move on and don't attack the poster. - GoofyJoe
1864.1 #41 12:21PM
I am very sad for the adults who are gaining so much pleasure from 'policing' an online community based on Disney, and each night they become more self-righteous, bullying (even to the young kids) , rude and unkind. I feel there are some deeper issues going on, and I am disheartened that the rest of us have to have our MW experience tainted by this. From now on I will be emailing my concerns to Admin. - PrincessKristin
774.5 #124 11:19PM
The sarcasm doesn't bother me, I think it's endearing. Thats just me. The policing is just straight annoying though. Let Admin do the policing. - WeMetAtDisneyLand 41.8 #3936 8:09AM
Unfortunately if a newbie says something negative/rude people go crazy sometimes, but if an og says something negative/rude nobody says anything. Thanks admin for making sure everyone stays positve. Please note I said "sometimes", just my opinion. - akpoppins
243.3 #1064 12:46PM
I think some people get caught up and forget this is just an ap to get and share info on Disney. They involve their personal lives and get so "addicted" to this app that it becomes their life for real. And when people post negative comments or threads or whatever they take that as an insult on their life and take it personally. Some people need to come back to reality for a while and remember this is an "entertainment" ap and need to lighten up. - NEMFLCN
29.8 #4368 11:24PM
Whew! Thank You Admin!!!! It was feeling a bit uncomfy and bad for person posting because I can see their intentions were just to share a family moment - rachyboo
72.7 #3358 12:17PM
My comment wasn't intended to be rude. I just wanted to point out there are germs. That sort of stuff freaks me out. If I offended that person I whole heartedly apologize. However there have been extremely rude comments made to target me and others for a long time. Horrible things were said to me when I was pregnant and yeti was in basic training. Not to mention when Gabriel was born. Were this people reprimanded, NO, maybe because they've been around for a long time? Which doesn't mean they weren't hurtful. They weren't sarcastic remarks but intentional. I just think that if this is going to be a rule it needs to apple to everyone and not some as it has in the past! - PrettyPixie
759.2 #131 1:05PM
Good LORD, thank you Admin!! I am becoming increasingly discouraged by the sarcasm and bullying in the Lounge, but knew it wasn't my place to say anything - thank you so much for this post. - BreadAndButterfly
505.3 #233 10:48PM
Mmm, this is a problem for me. I should probably try to be nicer. - MagicalCaprice
480.6 #246 7:26AM
Thanks admin... I've met several people at the park or at work that have this amazing app but are too afraid to post because of all the rude or hurtful comments that are posted on lounge. I still encourage them to keep the app and join us soon. Thanks again - sickgirl
270.7 #816 12:12PM
THANK YOU! I know now one on here is purposefully trying to hurt feelings, but if you do not know the person or their humor, sarcasm or "teasing" might really sting. - Neverland31
16.7 #5414 12:24PM
There is a lot of inside "jokes" and comments that leave a lot of people feeling left out. It's great if many are close friends and have that connection, but they aren't very welcoming when other MWers are ignored. Cliques weren't cute in High school and they are even more unattractive when adults do it. I'm sorry you were made to feel bad. I hope that doesn't stop you from sharing in the future. - DisneyFanZoe
1083.8 #77 11:39PM
U might need to remove certain members privileges for a couple of days to see if they can learn how to treat people. - sixsixty660
40.1 #3987 10:50PM
The way I see it is if you don't have anything positive to say, dont say it. - MickeyMousefanatic
160.4 #2149 7:24AM
thanks Admin. Though this was originally posted on May 18th, 2011, it still stands strong. - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint
1768.6 #43 7:30AM
You're the best Admin! - E-Ticket
771.6 #127 12:12PM
Great reminder Admin. Thank you! - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2516.6 #23 12:14PM
Thank you admin this will give some the courage to post again! - hXcDisn3y
162.9 #2114 12:21PM
Great Post Admin, Hammer has been dropped - Disneybaldie
313.3 #543 12:22PM
Thank you admin! Sometimes people take the "joking" too far! - akpoppins
243.3 #1064 12:23PM
But it always seems to be the same people. I think that's the point. - MontanaMouse
300.0 #612 12:36PM
I don't think saying keep it a vacation attitude translates to don't be sarcastic. I'm not trying to be rude but when I think of vacation attitude I think of up beat, no fighting, no attacking just going with the flow. I don't think it's faire to allow certain sarcasm remarks to be allowed and others not. Being jokey amongst friends and having onlookers not understand the sense of humor can still cause offense. Obviously I love this app but the fighting lately is out of control yet happens all the time. I emotionally cannot take the fighting anymore and I step out of the lounge because I can't tolerate it yet those posts go on and on forever. - Smart.tea
205.4 #1546 12:55PM
smart.tea i too took a break from MW for a while. . im still new & it was getting to be too much arguing on who can post what & who cant but i think my break is going to be another few days. . . thanks so much for bringing it up Admin! - SugarBumpkins
25.1 #4648 1:00PM
Thanks for this post. As a new MW I have felt discourage to post becuase some people feel they own the lounge and sometimes arent that friendly. Whenever I read people being rude I just have to leave the lounge and its a shame becuase I love to read what everyone is doing. I just hope that I dont have to read any negative comments,this is a place where you can be who you are and express your love for disney. - apkarla
2.7 #36276 1:10PM
Good job Admin. We don't need that stuff around here. - CadaverousPallor
263.5 #882 1:17PM
Thank you for posting this Admin! It's too bad that you had to get involved, but as someone who has been hurt by comments made on my posts by other MWers when I first started, I'm glad for the reminder for EVERYONE to keep the welcoming attitude. This is a wonderful app with some wonderful people in it and it's a shame that some have been scared off by others' comments. - thisredheadistaken
243.3 #1063 2:40PM
People were being pooheads. But now we are happy again. - BalooTBear
904.3 #97 5:06PM
Baloo good to see you on! - ElliesDad 12.8 #6057 8:33AM
I would also like to state for the record that I'm never intentionally mean or rude, I'm just a silly, snarky goober. So if I've ever offended anyone, my sincerest apologies. Thanks Admin for all you do. I love this place. :-) - thedorkside
29.4 #4385 5:21PM
If I have offended at all, I will bathe. - Butterlina
1307.4 #61 5:24PM
Finally, you took the words out of my mouth. Some people take it way to far and this lounge has become really annoying with all the negativity that I see going on. - LAHaPpY13420
43.0 #3898 5:30PM
DisneyGuy1983 you were born a street rat, you will die a street rat, and only your fleas will mourn you. - HotDiggityDogDaddy
1112.0 #74 6:26PM
I still don't understand but intend on bathing more often. - Butterlina
1307.4 #61 6:31PM
Thanks admin. I'm not a frequent poster, mainly for this reason. I'm kinda freaked out by some people on here. But, now that we're working on solving it it's all good. :) - Lkphair
166.3 #2062 7:18PM
Thank you Admin! I visit the WDW MW app too & recently read that someone switched from the DL app to the WDW app b/c the negativity & rudeness was getting out of hand in the lounge. I for one joined b/c I saw extremely kind posts. Thanks for the words of wisdom Admin! - mcarthy6
426.5 #297 12:34AM
Thanks for bumping this up. IDK if you assign people to "police" the site or if they are self appointed. Either way some people are taking their duties far to seriously and people are leaving this app in droves. If you see something wrong report it, don't attack other members. - Katrayher
739.0 #138 10:44PM
Bump for those who missed it. - mike714
334.9 #447 6:39PM
Admin, sadly some people just feel that it doesn't apply to them. - GrumpYchuck
25.5 #4615 9:58PM
Thanks Admin for keeping the peace and spreading ALOHA(LOVE) :-))) - WaltSentMe
316.5 #534 2:07AM
YES Thank you for the reminder to all those who have been cruel with their comments. - LizO™
470.0 #257 7:33AM
Excellent reminder. Especially Admin's point that sarcasm and rude comments can rob people of the joy that is here. And his request that if your comment is ' remotely rude' please remove out 'ASAP'. That is a great suggestion straight from Admin himself! - PrincessKristin
774.5 #124 7:50AM
Thank you Admin!!! I've seen lots of rude comments lately and don't want to have to leave this app again :) - iheartDumbo
24.3 #4715 12:18PM
I am also relieved to hear this was addressed......phewwww - Candace752
150.5 #2277 12:18PM
I think it's amazing that you stepped in. It was getting so bad that I had to take a break. This is an amzing app so I'm still here. I'll get to do some wait times Friday! Yay - minnieMisty
214.9 #1417 12:20PM
I love it when Admin brings the smack down!! - Calypso
812.9 #113 12:20PM
Thanks for the reminder - KAA
350.3 #409 12:20PM
Thank you so much Admin. Newbies like me really appreciate the help! - TangledNdisneY
321.5 #13 12:23PM
Thanks for the reminder admin. I've heard all too often where people are afraid to post because of the fear of getting attacked!! Let's keep this place positive!! - Chadco
299.0 #614 12:25PM
Thnk you. Sometimes the negativity is a little surprising. - MontanaMouse
300.0 #612 12:31PM
Thank You Admin!!!. I get really tired of all of the negativity on here. - WhatHappensInDisneyland
2201.9 #29 12:32PM
Thank you! not every one will understand your own sarcasm...think before you post :) - DisneyVillain
355.8 #399 12:33PM
It's not just the OGs Kittymeowmeow. Lets not start blaming specific groups of people. let's just take Admins message to heart and move on. - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2516.6 #23 12:34PM
You rock! Must be easier raising 5 kiddos than watching the lounge sometimes ;) - jerzanemama
113.4 #2836 12:35PM
Thank you Admin for nipping this in the butt before it got out of hand. Thank you for all that you do and for keeping this site a friendly site. I love MW and would hate to see it taken away over inappropriate behavior. Thank you again - Aurora_2020
257.8 #927 12:37PM
Oh don't take it personally thats what I've seen and read. My own opinion. - Kittymeowmeow
271.3 #810 12:38PM
Thank u. I had some anxiety about posting pics for that reason. - BibbidiBobbidiBoo
33.0 #4240 12:43PM
So glad you are watching out for this and regulating the atmosphere here, it is too bad though, can't we all be responsible for ourselves guyz?? - dizzylandjunky
203.4 #1576 12:51PM
THANK YOU ADMIN. This has been happening a lot lately. Thanks for bringing that to everyone's attention. I hate seeing people get hurt. Sometimes sarcasm can be rude. - PrincessLeanne
146.5 #2339 12:52PM
Great ferm reminder! Your great admin. Thanks for all you do! - BiggieButler
30.9 #4318 1:02PM
Thank you Admin for bringing the hammer down! - GrimGrinningGhost
268.1 #845 1:05PM
Thank you very much Admin. Very pleased that you took the time to acknoledge this. Not the easiest thing to do when they are friends either. - Mouse92im
254.9 #957 1:09PM
PrettyPixie, I am so sorry someone posted horrible things to you intentionally on here. That's awful. I posted to the thread that got removed, and my comment seems to have been one of the offending ones (?) which I am more than a little shocked over. I would never insult anyone who posts here. I get super nervous when I post, and am always relieved to get comments. I tend to think the best of everyone, though, so I see sarcastic comments as fun. Not saying there isn't a line, I just don't think most mwers are mean. That said, I didn't read any comments after my post, and there may have been something worse. I'm going to hit send and hope no one is offended. - PieRatAL
619.7 #176 1:14PM
WTG Admin!!! Thank you for staying on top of this and reminding folks what this app is intended for. - Katrayher
739.0 #138 1:14PM
Thanks admin.. I also think we should stop correcting ppl when they say rides instead of attraction. We obviously know what they mean.. and if we do, we need to be nice about it.. We don't want to make them feel stupid but welcome - pixiemommy
28.5 #4448 1:21PM
Thank you for addressing this. It's hard to point out negative behavior without getting your head bitten off by the offenders and I felt no one cared. Now I feel safer posting to the lounge. - cesium55
529.7 #215 1:36PM
*BUMP* for Admin :) u are the best!
*HUG* for whomever was hurt on MW.
.... and now I'll do what I always try and do... Stay out of it. - fireflymom
60.4 #3561 1:43PM
Thank you Admin! Great reminder!!! - eeyoreNfam
58.5 #3587 1:47PM
it's sad that a lot of us are a bunch of adults and have to be reminded on appropriate behavior and even how our words affect others. Thank you for this reminder admin, I hope you don't need to do it again. - mochamistie
272.8 #798 1:52PM
Hi All! Thank soooo much Admin!!! my Hubby and I have felt like we'evd been bullied by others on the board many times just cause we have said some things on the board don't belong! and also I have said when I have been at the park some people have been rude to me! And others on the board bullied me about what I said! Sooo please! People be nice!! This a family fun board!!!! - TiggerGal
11.6 #6302 2:15PM
Thx for putting up this post! - tiggermother
50.4 #3744 2:22PM
Thank you Admin... if my comment was rude or offensive I would like to apologize, I didn't mean for it to be. :o/ - AlishaSkellington
175.2 #1920 2:22PM
Well said Admin! Thanks. - proudcanuck
476.4 #248 2:24PM
Love that you work hard to keep a friendly, Disney atmosphere! It is much appreciated! - jjdq
326.7 #489 2:26PM
TiggerGal, I think making blanking statements to moms using handicap stalls was a bit out of line. Posting things like that will only get people riled up in the lounge and is a bit unfair to say that about the moms in here. Just a thought. Anyway, cheers Admin. - tina
1154.4 #69 2:29PM
Thank you Admin! I hope EVERYBODY takes this to heart and enjoys using this app the way it was originally intended. I personally know three families that "walked away " from this app because of the attitudes and negativity in the lounge! - BashfulDoc
58.9 #3578 2:30PM
I don't think Admin is giving people permission to post non Disney pictures or saying that people can no longer disagree with a controversial post. Sarcasm is different than disagreement or discussion. - Calypso
812.9 #113 2:30PM
Also, cheers QueenLiz. I think this is something Admin should really be commenting on. The ride/attraction nonsense gets a lot of people riled up and it should be left alone. - tina
1154.4 #69 2:31PM
Thx admin. It's to bad that you had to step in. - nanibear
29.1 #4405 2:33PM
Thanks for addressing the issue admin!:) - TeenMickey
381.7 #350 2:35PM
I only said RIDE cuz I couldn't spell ATTRACTION!! But now I can. LOL Thanks MW!! - Katrayher
739.0 #138 2:35PM
I really hope I didn't offend anyone I do use a lot of sarcasm but hopefully I don't offend anyone that is not what I am trying to do!!!! - Rob512
755.1 #133 2:35PM
Thank you admin. This is such a fun app and should be enjoyed by all who enter it. Just like disneyland! - cinderellasmommy
133.0 #2544 2:37PM
Thanks Admin, you're the man! - TheKaJaSi
144.8 #2368 2:38PM
Thank you Admin! :) - PinkyMouse
80.8 #3263 4:53PM
That's great! Some people are just mean for no reason :(
I also heard this app is getting a lot of bad reviews because of users being "mean" and this is a wonderful app and shouldn't be missed out on by anyone! - underthesea822
73.3 #3348 4:55PM
Thanks but what exactly happened that admin had to adress it? - CoronadoJohn
2.2 #37168 4:55PM
Thank u..for being still new to MW..it can be intimidating..but I stick through. I just want what I hope everyone wants..a great place to chat and hopefully some new friends. Thanks admin.. - MoniMouse
29.3 #4390 5:54PM
Wait... Didn't Disney guy have more than one profile? Clearly against the rules - ERICKA
491.4 #242 5:56PM
i had a feeling toinfinityandbeyond was disneyguy1983 from his very first post a few mins ago, and this confirms it. Hmm...:/ - JenInWonderland
1025.1 #86 5:57PM
Troll Patrol is on alert! .6 with only 2 posts? Very fishy. I'm sure Admin is checking it out as we speak. - Dahulagirl
1053.2 #80 6:02PM
I was just about to text you Dahula!! You are so on it!! - DizGeek
453.3 #270 6:06PM
Seriously thank you admin. People can vet very rude and its a let down to see drama in a family fun envierment expecially seen from grown adults. It makes me not want to come on MW anymore sometimes but I lo e Mw too much. I hope people start remembering what Mw is avout - BubbaLoo
826.2 #109 6:15PM
toinfinityandbeyond is the same user as disneybuzz2011, disneyguy1983, and andrewca1983 - he is in violation of our terms and conditions - Admin
6:20PM
I knew it admin... He made it too obvious :/ - Dreamer
276.1 #761 6:21PM
Thank you Admin! :) - disneygirl19
121.9 #2690 6:21PM
No TedW, this would make him a quadruplet. My goodness. Admin never once mentioned who it affected. To be hionest, I wasn't clear on who Admin was referring to. Why stir it up again? I really don't get how he can't stay away if he continues to be banned. I guess he doesn't think anyone will catch on. - weaver941
403.9 #322 6:34PM
DisneyVillain I saw his review on android as well, I marked it as spam and it disapeared, hope that was how to do it? - iyuzMickey
509.7 #229 6:37PM
Yay! Troll patrol at your service!!! - Dahulagirl
1053.2 #80 6:45PM
Thank you so much for this post! I haven't directly been affected by rude comments, but I've witnessed others who have experienced it. Newer users shouldn't have to simply "put up" with the sarcasm like some MWers say. Keep it Disney - pixiedust
133.7 #2537 7:24PM
Thank you Admin! I was actually about to drop the app because of all of the negativity. I am new and all of the bullying going on was making me nervous to post anything. - jiminyclint
146.4 #2340 7:55PM
Thank you!!! I know I stay away for this reason, but I'm really happy to hear this from admin. & now I KNOW ill be around a lot longer. Thank you again. - NoodleDance(Jsea)
6.9 #8224 11:22AM
Thank u so much Admin! - PirateDoll
269.6 #823 11:27AM
Thanks so much admin, im a new be on here and have been fearful of posting, but I am just the same as others experiencing fun stuff and want to share.. So far no negative stuff and am happy to share from now on... Thanks again - KidAtHeart
58.3 #3590 12:24PM
Horray for admin - BeagleBoy12
167.3 #2043 11:23PM
Thank u for posting this cause its getting out of hand the way a few have been bashing members on here!! - shel68
139.7 #2442 11:29PM
This should serve as a friendly reminder. I've seen many, many rude and unnecessary comments. Bumpity, bump. - DisneyFanZoe
1083.8 #77 11:30PM
Someone commented something on my picture not sure if they were being rude but seemed like a inside rude comment, made me feel like crap but I just left if because I didn't know what he was talking about sooo if u see a post or picture of mine and u feel the need to be rude please think twice before u comment, I only want positive or helpful feedback. I don't mind teasing in good taste - lisaw
96.3 #3068 11:31PM
I hope everyone reads this again! I am so sick of the rude and sarcastic comments! - shewastomorrow
55.9 #3629 11:42PM
With all the negativity being referred to here I just wanted to say that I am pretty new to MW & I felt very welcomed when I posted. People were very nice & super helpful. I just wanted to commend all those positive people that make this app worth scrolling through the negative ones. - twinkle
7.2 #8060 11:55PM
Cheers to that comment twinkle I also have had MANY positive comments and met a few great people (only the one possible bad comment ) - lisaw
96.3 #3068 11:59PM
Good to know someones keeping an eye on the kids! Thanks admin! Some members should take into account their own comments on this thread. Bullying is not cool! - Tinkertoes83
7.9 #7622 12:09AM
Bump!
Well said admin - alexaj93
51.8 #3711 1:42AM
Bump!!! This definitely needs to be seen again!! - kritomiester
328.3 #479 10:39PM
Kritomeister- yes BY you! Read it! Because you are as rude as you are always accusing others of being. Admin would NOT ever condone taking anyrhing from the parks and I resent YOU bumping this thread to make it seem like he would. - Mrsblue
692.4 #143 10:40PM
I did not say stealing strawberries was okay or cool! I said bullying is not cool and obviously the admin thinks the sane thing! - kritomiester
328.3 #479 10:44PM
I agree with you katrayher but the ones I see leaving are the ones getting bullied! Since us lower ranked people can't report it I just defend because I have seen people get their feelings hurt! But emailing the admin is now what I will do and I know quite a few others that have and are doing so! - kritomiester
328.3 #479 10:48PM
lets keep the in MW. Share the keep out the - angy17
164.8 #2084 10:50PM
Please stop the Hate! Its not worth it! - gomezinc
16.3 #5477 10:50PM
Amen to the last few comments! - shewastomorrow
55.9 #3629 10:51PM
Thank you Admin for your post it is very much appreciated for a newbie like me! - Minniex3
200.9 #1617 10:52PM
Thank you so much for this admin - MagicFeather
79.6 #3276 10:53PM
Thanks for the bump, kritomeister! - TandAlly
213.5 #1433 10:54PM
Thanks admin but I'm taking a break from MW... - mralexv
306.5 #576 10:55PM
But it's ok for you guys to say 'keep out the on admins thread? Really? And this type of calling out is ok? Too bad there isnt a pot and kettle emoji - Missshelly
690.3 #145 10:55PM
Thanks Admin.. I was deeply considering getting off of mw completely because all this negativity has become a daily thing.. :( I hope everything goes back to normal & we can all use this as our little getaway to the parks.. :D - Siighko
161.0 #2138 10:59PM
Well said. Thanks Admin. - TinkerBelle
210.9 #1474 11:09PM
I am so relieved this was addressed. thank you for continuing to monitor and address issues like this on this app. I love mw and would hate to have to leave it. I left fb to come here for the very reason you needed to make this post. thanks again. - melynamarie
40.6 #3972 11:16PM
:) thanks for addressing this! It got old fast!!!!! - Mouseketeer.for.Short
335.3 #445 6:35AM
Thank you Admin...I'm very new to this app and was getting disalusioned because I thought it was supposed to be all about the Disney love and it was changing fast...thought I was going to have to drop the app and that made me sad...think I'll stick around :) - cdeley
392.0 #341 7:01AM
Thank you Admin!!! =) - d!sn3yphan
309.2 #564 7:10AM
This is an old post.. It was about another picture and not about what happened last night!! This post can't be used everytime there is an arguement by the group that disagrees. - Calypso
812.9 #113 7:48AM
Really. We are tease and sarcasm friendly so, all you Disney loving meanies, direct your your uber sarcasm and tongue in cheek comments to our posts:) It takes a Village...Haus pastrami
Burger. - WeMetAtDisneyLand 41.8 #3936 7:56AM
Yeah! Bring the rain! - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #246 8:17AM
Let's never forget this. - lesley.belle.
261.8 #895 7:32AM
I know this is from may but it applys admin shouldn't have to come on here and put people in a time out,all of the rudeness has been from adults hmmmm be respectful people! everything admin said I agree with! U know I can be the biggest b---- but never in here. Sometimes it's easy to attack when ur not face to face! Thank u admin for everything u do!!!! - lisaw
96.3 #3068 9:40AM
Interesting that this was moved to this land..... - iyuzMickey
509.7 #229 10:46AM
Strange it's appearing in Chub 33, considering there hasn't been a single dramatic moment in here for at least 10 months, lol. - Spoonful_O_Sugar 435.8 #283 2:52PM
Someone didn't like being reminded to be nice. Who cares if there are a lot of people on MW and you don't get a long with all of them. People can still be adults and act appropriately. - KissDclown 1088.1 #76 1:02AM