WebSlave said:
Oh gee, did I solicit opinions in this thread? I thought for certain I was providing an explanation of something that might not have been clear concerning an email that someone was trying to use to slap me around with.
Silly me...... So someone thinks they know better then I how my time should be spent.... Gee Chris, didn't you READ Marcia's post? How was that less "crapping" on me, then my "crapping" on her in return?
Marcia's "dig" about spending my time is uncalled for. I felt it necessary to explain that email Wes is sending around. I felt my time worthwhile to spend doing it. My call to make, and I made it. When I made light of the dig by Marcia, rather then post an irate sounding post, Chris then jumps in with another "dig" about that. Again, that opinion was not needed and is nothing more then an attempt to further inflame this situation. Nice try, but game time is over with. Well for YOU anyway.
So, short and sweet (it's getting late). The next person to take a "dig" at me, and I'm feeling REAL sensitive about it right now, gets warning points for obvious trolling. That's a ten pointer and an immediate fine and suspension. You are not acting in a manner consistent with the betterment of this site, so I do believe you need to be moving on along. If you learn the lesson before reaching the 100 point limit, then that is fine, but I'm not too concerned whether you do or not. That's my take on it from here on out. No debate, no discussion about it, no benefit of the doubt from me. The trigger finger twitches.
So I suggest you choose your next words carefully.
It is very hard to judge someones "tone" over the internet. Obviously I cannot speak for Marcia or her "tone" on such a matter, that is between you two. To be honest you'll see I did not comment on the actual subject matter directly as I have no real "formed" opinion, just random thoughts on the matter. I can see both sides of the argument and frankly don't see much point in discussing it. Its old news... On one hand I may disagree with some the contents, and I may even be impressed with some of it as well.... but on the other hand its
private correspondence and I have learned from prior experience that these sorts of things can turn quite ugly and its better to keep private discussion, private. I don't think you had anything to prove but I do commend you for explaining it even if you did not have too. I'm sure if people were that bent out of shape over it someone would have posted something around here somewhere.... To be honest, I had not even heard of it until recently and no one mentioned anything about it to me, I stumbled upon its mention at the end of the other thread. Man, If people were to share every thought and opinion this world be be a very dangerous place. They bitch about violent crime rates now, just think..... geeesh! lol
Private matters are better left private, sure the public may disagree with its contents but the public was not the intended recipient. I may not like the fact wes is no longer with us, but I don't think I can agree with passing something like that around to cause turmoil. I've done similar in the past and found that my point could be made without such action, it only made matters worse honestly. I find it hard to believe he would do such a thing, something tells me it may have been something he had shared in confidence and it was exploited thereafter, but its not my place to judge such a thing nor does it really matter at this point.
I just stated my opinion on your reply, nothing more. Honestly I was not looking to harp on it which is why it was followed with a "joke" of somesorts.... My comments were not meant to be taken as harshly as you apparently took them, I was hoping it would not be taken this way.
I figured you may have stopped for a moment and remembered the conversation a week or so back we had in another thread regarding
"looking at things from a members point of view" and remember what I had stated regarding
attitude and perhaps think of it in retrospect. You seemed to acknowledge it quite well then and offered your point of view which was greatly appreciated, it shed some light on recent events and brought me to understand your position a bit better.
Granted people step out of line sometimes when stating opinions.... And being the owner of the site unfortunately you're going to be the target of anything and everything regarding it and differed opinions. More power to you, those are shoes I certainly would not want to fill!
Don't let it get to you man, it may seem like there is an angry mob at times but just remember that with thousands of members a percentage of them are bound to have opinions and gripes.... and who do they have to discuss these with? You. Especially those who honestly care about this place. Sure it may seem like they are digging at you, but remember this may also be a place they care about, greatly. Mixed messages may ensue.... And the real topic at hand can be forgotten and replaced with arguments and confrontations that really do not help.
I can see why it would be overwhelming and stressful at times. I just think that even though it may be stressfull, addressing them without sarcasm may help avoid things getting out of hand. things have seemed to cool down a bit in recent weeks, I hope it continues that way....
Anyways, I'm not looking to fight with you, nor am I looking to "troll". It is more than obvious even the most simple opinions on my behalf that may differ than yours are taken personally. It is not my intention to upset you but obviously it continues too. I want what is best for fauna and have done what I could to contribute in the past and hope to continue doing so. I just hope you can take what is said with a grain of salt and not let it get to you so much..... I know, it sounds easy..... looks good on paper.... but in reality it is much tougher than it seems. You certainly have my respect for dealing with all of these things and keeping the boat afloat, just please do not think so ill of my statements.
I know my comments may have been directed towards your reply, and taken as a "dig" but my intentions were genuine. Sure people could voice their opinions in better ways, I'm guilty as charged on that offence many times over in the past! Nobody is perfect and I certainly do not claim to be. I was simply hoping that perhaps changing the way you reply to some of these opinions and "digs" could help keep things from escalating, in turn lowering the amount of BS and stress you would have to see in return. I know, again, it looks good on paper...... But its quite hard to do in reality, especially when you feel bombarded. It's an opinion, if you disagree I have no quarrel or heated debate regarding a reply that may differ from my opinion or suggestion. I know you still think ill of my opinions and statements, if you didn't I'm sure I would not be met with such a high and hard wall at times.... But if you were to take just one of my opinions as genuine at least consider this one. Thanks.
Sorry for the novel, My apologies. Hopefully the weather clears up and a ride in your vette cheers you up a bit.
PS. Still raining there? The storm in the plains is moving up here towards the great lakes, looks like Buffalo may see yet another blizzard sooner than we thought. Rain and winds blew out two windows and it looks like that rain will be turning to ice in the next day or so, fun stuff!
I dig the new emoticons, where did you find them?
