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[Mister Dave]

I am actually still laughing from your posts, Chris. It must be fun to work with you on the average Friday.

Now, another thought and a bit of a curveball relative to what has previously been discussed is how do these same rules apply when there is a perceived need for change? Allow me a little leeway here Brad as this is not meant to be a politically charged commentary, but I think it was Ralph Nader who recently pointed out that our society has lost the ability or desire to be obnoxious when appropriate. I think he meant that if the crowd wants to change the status quo it helps to push the limits a bit as in the 60's/70's. Now when we see examples of this behavior, like the unfortunate "Don't tase me Bro" kid of recent fame (btw, was that you, Chris? ), we are likely to react negatively as in, "What's his problem?" Again, it's a little bit squishy, but I suspect its healthy to consider the importance of a bit of constructive obnoxiousness once in a while too.

MD

 

[damian]

I think Brad (theBaron) provides a very clear summary of the issue and it sort of hints at another concept which always lurks in the background of any community or forum, that being the less formally defined, but equally important notion of decorum or manners if you will. A good analogy is something like: We all like to live how we choose in our own homes, but how many of us appreciate the next door neighbor with 9 broken down cars in the front yard, a loud barking dog. and an overgrown weedy lawn. Its a bit of a sticky thing, isn't it?

MD

Now hang on there. I have 9 broken down cars and a loud dog and I never cut the grass. What are you trying to say there?

Just kidding
Regards
Damian

 

[Mister Dave]

Now hang on there. I have 9 broken down cars and a loud dog and I never cut the grass. What are you trying to say there?

Just kidding
Regards
Damian

I suppose you could try to make a case that this is simply your way of being obnoxiously constructive in the name of social progress.

MD

 

[Halo]

Mister Dave- Do you go to the Toy Soldier Shopp often (Paul's store)?

 

[Mister Dave]

Mister Dave- Do you go to the Toy Soldier Shopp often (Paul's store)?

Yes, I try to go at least twice a month. It's about an hour and 15 minutes or so from my place to there, so not too bad. I try to hang out for a good hour minimum and chat with Paul. How about you?

MD

 

[Halo]

Yes, I go there about 1-2 times a week and have been for the past 7 years. I live about 15 min away from there.

 

[Mister Dave]

Yes, I go there about 1-2 times a week and have been for the past 7 years. I live about 15 min away from there.

I'm usually there on Thursdays or Saturdays, and I suspect we may have unknowingly crossed paths at some point. How lucky you are to live so close by. I'd most likely stop by every day if I lived that close.

MD

 

[Halo]

Paul is a good guy.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Hey bud-

I certainly hope we don't loose you over all of this- I enjoy your comments immensely. Trust me, I don't think anyone out there has been as insulted by John's comments as I was when he out of left field came out and blasted me for disrepecting his family members for their service in the Bulge- (a comment he made on another one of his littanies of request threads). The comment was just so utterly off base that is was laughable and just made himself look goofy.

I have long since learned to completely ignore the guy. I don't even look at his threads anymore but just saw HALO responding so many times on this one I knew something had to be up. I'd like you to stick it out as we prior service types forge a small fraternity here on the 'frog.

Take care,
CC

Trust me, I don't think anyone out there has been as insulted by John's comments as I was when he out of left field came out and blasted me for disrepecting his family members for their service in the Bulge- (a comment he made on another one of his littanies of request threads). The comment was just so utterly off base that is was laughable and just made himself look goofy.

Chris,
That completely risible comment viz-a-viz Battle of the Bulge made me realise that we were trying to communicate and interface with someone who has difficulties and who couldn't recognise the difference between references to toy soldiers and real people.
While John does make some excellent suggestions (if you're a WWII desert fan) - and he's perfectly entitled to make them, the way the suggestions are presented confirms that rather than responding - even in a slightly humorous manner - its better not to respond in any way, shape or form.
Apparently it was the piss-taking tone of my responses towards the good Mr G's endless demands that aroused the righteous wrath of "The Angry People" and provided the excuse for them to howl that I should be forcibly removed from this forum.

Cheers Me Old Mate
H

 

[Warrior]

Hey bud-

"I certainly hope we don't loose you over all of this- I enjoy your comments immensely. Trust me, I don't think anyone out there has been as insulted by John's comments as I was when he out of left field came out and blasted me for disrepecting his family members for their service in the Bulge- (a comment he made on another one of his littanies of request threads). The comment was just so utterly off base that is was laughable and just made himself look goofy.

I have long since learned to completely ignore the guy. I don't even look at his threads anymore but just saw HALO responding so many times on this one I knew something had to be up. I'd like you to stick it out as we prior service types forge a small fraternity here on the 'frog.

Take care,
CC"

Halo,
What he said; hang in there bud, we don't want to lose you.........

 

[Warrior]

"Paul is a good guy."

Agreed; IMO, he's a great guy, a top shelf class act all the way..............