Recent content by NoisyGriff

We've somehow become embroiled in a conversation about whether I'm trolling the forum. I am not. I was hoping to generate a discussion about how inexperienced Magic owners might have a more positive experience on here. That hasn't happened. I'm saddened by the majority of responses I have...

I'm so surprised that so much is being made of a comment that makes fun of aggressive people. I don't understand why some are so quick to defend those guys. Surely the better response is to point out all the good on here, rather than to defend the bad?

Thank you, Huddy - I'm very happy to have my post criticised. Your point is valid; no-one likes being stereotyped, but I think it's fair to have a humorous pop at the more bullish types. Thank you for your measured response.

So I should have been banned for mocking aggressive people? I completely support the notion of teaching someone to fish, but that doesn't have to be through putting them down. The best teachers I had were the ones who shared their knowledge without any angle and were nothing but positive in...

This is a really diappointing response, Joe. Read my posts - do you really think I am trolling? Or does it read more like someone exasperated with the aggression across internet forums and hoping that somewhere dedicated to the Mavic would be a little different. This thread should not be...

Yes - what's wrong with having a go at the mindset that belittles others for asking 'stupid' questions or making mistakes with their drones? Second post, BTW... the first was after someone got accused of condoning rape!

Perfect - if we all did this, the forum would feel much warmer and more welcoming to those new to the Mavic. Good post.

Hi, Thank you for reopening this thread. I am only trying to be constructive - I love flying my Mavic and I get a lot from this forum. The majority of people on here are really helpful and a great advert for the site. The idea of the thread is to encourage that positive discussion. To...

This is also true. These are complicated toys that change often as the firmware is updated. That's part of the reason why this forum is so active. Sure, there are bone questions, but those conversations often lead to something new... or something funny.

I like what you did there. Apparently Eazy was an epic drone pilot, too! The thread probably is unproductive, unless it gets people to think about whether what they are saying is helpful, or at least funny.

I'm happy to call out unpleasant people for the way they behave. If people read my post and feel like it's an attack on the way they behave, then they are exactly the people that should think hard about whether they are helping or not. I completely agree with your second point and that's true...

Haha! Good for you guys - you're moving up in the world! More of this sort of humour would go a long way.

Then you have me misunderstood, and you seem happy to defend those aggressive posts. A useful principle I abide by is that I would't post something I wouldn't say to someone's face. The attacks on some people are pointed and personal, which I wouldn;t expect from people in such an inclusive hobby.

This makes sense and I completely see that frustration. Good point.

Yes, I came here to say I don't like these sorts of people. There's nothing aggressive about not liking unpleasant people. The thing I don't understand is the aggression towards innocent questions and, in particular, the mistakes people make.