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Old 07-10-2005, 06:47 PM   #271
bcfos
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Originally Posted by Jim O
Yes indeed my friend. And a nice healthy dose of practicing what you preach might well be in order.I can go on but I don't recall specifically getting personal with you. Typical of the mentality on this site is that anyone who makes a statement that someone disagrees with is automatically the enemy and identified with them and as such. I've been accused of "condoning" NERD's activities because I did not condemn it as forcefully as some would like. And you, Brian called me a "bottom feeder". Care to explain what that was based on beside your temper and your idea that I supported the activities in those photos which I never did? I don't recall being involved with you in any way in the past so for you to have had a prior opinion is not highly likely. All that I said was that I wanted context.

And yes, this should have been handled privately, and could have. Did ANYONE who saw those pics call NERD and say "listen jerks, that is the most stupid thing I have ever seen in my life and will get us ALL in trouble with the authorities. If you don't remove those photos post haste I WILL post them on Fauna and every other site for people to see what idiots you are."? No, they were posted here with zero for context and some of us simply asked "who are these people wearing the NERD t-shirts?". What we were told was "go look it up". What if David had said "these people are Brian C Foster and Gary E Orner, Jr"? Would that have been cool? I think not. I don't know what you guys look like though if you want to send pics I'll find a good use for them.

Now back on track as Jim seems to be whining a bit much about off handed remarks taking the focus off of the business at hand. Jim no harm no foul, but when someone says some off handed remark to me I don't hold back. Now lets put it behind us and figure out what we can do to cause this bad situation to come out good.
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:49 PM   #272
PaulSage
JIM! Why haven't I seen this yet?



By the way, bottom feeders serve a very important role in any ecosystem. It's a dirty job but somebody's got to do it. Thank God he didn't call you a mosquito. That would have been a real insult.

Now, I've got about a half hour before I have leave for band practice, so would anyone like to argue semantics with me for a while? We might as well just keep polluting this thread with more BS anyway...
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:49 PM   #273
Jim O
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Originally Posted by Jim O
David, my point was that without context it could have been anyone. If you had said it was someone else, or if you had *gasps* doctored the photos so the shirts said "TRR" not "NERD" how would I have known who it was?
Think about it David. You came here, posted photos and a heading with no context and gave NERD a negative in the "Good Guy" certification forum. Being objective, could this have looked like a disgruntled customer out to cause trouble? Now you have been proven right and my hat is off, but you really did not come here with all the information that was needed to condemn them. Once it was confirmed who was in the photos and what type of event it was it all became clear.
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:53 PM   #274
Chris@TSE
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Originally Posted by PaulSage
Now, I've got about a half hour before I have leave for band practice, so would anyone like to argue semantics with me for a while? We might as well just keep polluting this thread with more BS anyway...

I can write my name in the snow with pee.
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:55 PM   #275
Rebel Dragons
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Originally Posted by TopShelfExotics
I can write my name in the snow with pee.

Your WHOLE name????? No taking a break for refills and no going back for touch ups???
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:56 PM   #276
ReticEd
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Originally Posted by Dennis Hultman
Originally Posted by bcfos
I would read them the riot act and let them know the fact the community does not need that in educational displays. Stand up for them no do what is right for the community.. Yes.

Ok, just so you are clear.

Originally Posted by bcfos
I do know some experienced keepers who do free hand their hots. I don't readly agree with this practice, but I don't get on a soapbox and preach why they shouldn't. It is a personal choice and who am I to argue with that? And it doesn't matter how safe you are using hooks,tongs or what not. There is always a chance you could get bit. The safest thing you can always do is pay close attention to the snake and not get distracted.
Just so that you are clear..
I do believe that brian knows the difference between doing a public display of that sort and private handlers freehandling in their own homes and hot rooms.
Note that he stated this - "I would read them the riot act and let them know the fact the community does not need that in educational displays."
There is a huge difference between open air in the public surrounded by lots of people and children in the area of your own store and what can and does happen in private; and that if anyone Brian knows were to do the same, in public, surrounded by anyone, that he would get on his soapbox and preach to them.
 
Old 07-10-2005, 06:58 PM   #277
Jim O
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Originally Posted by bcfos
Now back on track as Jim seems to be whining a bit much about off handed remarks taking the focus off of the business at hand. Jim no harm no foul, but when someone says some off handed remark to me I don't hold back. Now lets put it behind us and figure out what we can do to cause this bad situation to come out good.
Yes Brian. Whining. And a "left handed" "no harm no foul". It's the best I will get from you, better than most so I'll take it.

Now, care to comment on your own inconsistencies that Dennis pointed out? Seems you are about as guilty of blowing with the prevailing wind as anyone. To refresh your memory:
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Originally Posted by bcfos
I would read them the riot act and let them know the fact the community does not need that in educational displays. Stand up for them no do what is right for the community.. Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcfos
I do know some experienced keepers who do free hand their hots. I don't readly agree with this practice, but I don't get on a soapbox and preach why they shouldn't. It is a personal choice and who am I to argue with that? And it doesn't matter how safe you are using hooks,tongs or what not. There is always a chance you could get bit. The safest thing you can always do is pay close attention to the snake and not get distracted.
There is more. I'm sure that you know where to find it.

BTW it's fair to change your mind about things. But hold yourself to the same high standards if you desire credibility.
 
Old 07-10-2005, 07:01 PM   #278
Gary O
I read on here that it should have been handled in Emails and PMs. IMO it was a public show so it should be handled in public. They had no issues showing off the snakes in public. Why not talk about it in public?
 
Old 07-10-2005, 07:02 PM   #279
Chris@TSE
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Originally Posted by Rebel Dragons
Your WHOLE name????? No taking a break for refills and no going back for touch ups???
Indeed!

One glass of water and I'm golden. Literally.

I can even manage to make room for my middle name...
 
Old 07-10-2005, 07:03 PM   #280
Dennis Hultman
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Originally Posted by Jim O
Think about it David. You came here, posted photos and a heading with no context and gave NERD a negative in the "Good Guy" certification forum. Being objective, could this have looked like a disgruntled customer out to cause trouble? Now you have been proven right and my hat is off, but you really did not come here with all the information that was needed to condemn them. Once it was confirmed who was in the photos and what type of event it was it all became clear.
Exactly

That was my interpretation and what I posted.
I have absolutely nothing against you David for making this thread, after that was cleared up.
 

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