You guys know how it works. Several people have PM'ed me asking for this.
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You guys know how it works. Several people have PM'ed me asking for this.
Nope...He has been an "difficult" in the politics section...But IMHO that area is pretty much wide open to say what you think...Just don't bring racist stuff or threats of violence in there.
I say no sanctions...Enter the politics section at your own risk.
I do not agree with most of the political views of DVM, nor do I like his style of pushing. He is compassionate about his views for sure. This is definately not a reason to ban the guy. Barry is like most other BOTLs in all other forums. If he was not active in cigars and just here to serve a political agenda, then I would be for a ban. He has shown other sides to himself, so I vote- no ban...
I don't care for what he says or how he says it.
I think he's pretty rude and condescending.
I think he doesn't show any respect to Republicans who are reasonable, well-spoken individuals (and, no, I'm not saying all Rebublicans are.)
I think he makes Dem's like myself look bad.
But-
It's a free country, he keeps it in the politics section, and the ignore control works.
Ehh? I just read the cigar posts.
If SLC and Sarge vote no, and are in my opinion great BOTL's. I have to agree.
sucks pretty bad that someone would be put up for a ban for exercising his right....barry's involved in the newbie deal,the birthday club,and other cigar related things...he's freely offered med advice for our pets and has,on more than one occasion, called this bb his home board...i think it's pretty pussy for some to ask for his banning.
seeing that i invited him here,i'd have to think twice about sticking around.....
you may not like what he says..or the way he says it..but is bill any better??...i think not...
sorry bill....but you've hit bottom with this..
And yet another........
There is a huge difference between Barry and anyone else around here. He's been asked politely to refrain from the personal attacks and to tone it down and he has not. He is completely unreasonable and lies constantly about those who disagree with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Oh and Sid, where do you get this from?
Read hex's post again, you know that part where it says "several people have asked for this.":smiley29:Quote:
sorry bill....but you've hit bottom with this
sorry bill...you stepped in shit...you're game is getting old....i can read,bill...
what happens if barry doesn't get banned??...will you pack up your bags and leave in a hissy-fit??
this isn't my board and it sure as hell isn't yours.....you've been just as nasty as barry has ...but barry has backed off...you haven't....
i checked all my spelling so that tired act of yours is moot..
I vote no Ban. His comments are being kept to the political forum, and he is not breaking any rules in this forum. Now I could see if this was spilling over into other cigar discussion, but it is not, and SmokingDVM is a contributing memeber. I won't go as far as to say that I agree with him, but here is a quote from the politics forum:Reading and responding is optional.Quote:
Although this forum was created for any political conversation. #7 is the reason this board was set up. If you don't want to be a part of these discussions, don't read these threads.
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Originally Posted by cigarsarge
Ken - is a threat of violence an avatar of a kitten with a gun under it's chin with the word "die"? It's in all the threads...
SmokinDVM's Avatar (in case he pulls it down and says, "what???......":
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/...atar1225_3.jpg
I think that's quite a bit over the top...
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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
I think you'd be surprised about who may have asked for this, Sid. Of course, because of what's been going on I doubt you'll know because I doubt they're going to be posting here much longer. That's a shame...
Hmmm...never noticed that before. You must have better eyesight than me.:smiley23:Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
That is definitely inappropriate, but I don't think should warrant a ban as long as it is removed upon the first request.
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Originally Posted by drew_goring
I think after you've been told to take it down a notch, putting something like that in your avatar warrants at least a suspension.
....and when some disappear,i guess i'll know,huh??..
lots of other boards....if they go,they go...so be it...so let me guess...it was you and bill,and who else who asked for the ban...??
still waiting for some of the combatants to get involved in some cigar stuff....as barry has...
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Originally Posted by ggiese
that's fucking weak,george...and you know it....it's a fucking avatar...BFD!!!...
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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Unbelievable, Sid... Un-freakin-believable...
No, Sid - I'm still going to post and be active - as well as Bill, I'm sure. But you in your narrow minded nonsense have driven off some pretty decent people. Keep it up....
and by the way george...i'm surprised that the spelling god never had you change your sig....
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I don't need no stikin' pomegranates and chicken's!!!
wtf is "stikin'"????
More narrow minded nonsense... Keep going...Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Sid, I have been involved in the "cigar stuff" long before you and Barry got here so just drop it. :smiley29:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
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Originally Posted by ggiese
then put me in the booth, too...c'mon george...do it...
I know Barry is a great guy. So some of us don't agree with his political views and opinions as well as his argumentative style. You know something I could care less.
I have seen too many battles being fought in the politics forum and too many people get hurt for no reason so if anything I would vote to ban the politics forum,
Think for a second if Barry or any of the others who have had arguments there were ever blamed for the stuff they did in any of the cigar related threads.
Honest I am almost digusted that you guys act just like any pro and against sides whether it be abortion, same sex relationships or SMOKING!!!!!!!!! These battles are never won only casualties are the result of this hate You all want others to be tolerant of your smoking hobby while it may irritate the hell out of a lot of people why not be tolerant of others' political views
Be grownups for god's sake if you don't like what people think at your place of work you don't vote to have them fired you just don't talk to them about those topics If your family member annoys you you don't have them disowned you learn to steer the other way When you attend a football game you cheer for your team next to the guy who you might have nothing else in common and maybe you don't Well guess what we all love cigars so if we have an argument let's have it on the grounds of whether OPUS or VSG is a better smoke at least we will smoke 2 great sticks at the end
let me get this right...if YOU bring up the avatar it's okay...if I mention the avatar it's driving people away??......you've also stepped in shit george.....start a ban poll for me...get those that i've driven away to come back and toss me.
don't make threats you can't keep,george.....
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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Even more narrow minded nonsense...
Is this going to be a tit-for-tat war? Do you really think this is fair to the ALL of the members of this board?
Are you still posting here because you want to prove a point? Do you not want to go somewhere else??? I mean - after all - that's what you're asking others to do. Seems you're having a "hissy fit"... You gonna pack it up and move on???
So - what's it gonna be? You and Barry gonna keep going so you can burn this place to the ground so you can prove a point? I have far more respect for the other members of this board to do that to them. But you go, girl... :smiley29:
Damn it boy, settle down.:smiley29: YOU are the one who said this:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
That sure sound a heck of a lot more like someone who will pack up his bags and leave in a hissy-fit.:smiley36:Quote:
seeing that i invited him here,i'd have to think twice about sticking around.....
And no Sid, Barry had not "backed off" if anything he's gotten worse.:smiley29:
What threats, Sid - please - lay them out... :smiley29:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
I don't make threats - never have - never will... But you keep riding that pony... :smiley36:
I did not notice the avatar till today...Over the top...You bet. Is it a direct threat...No more than Bills I hope you get your ass beat post. No one called for a ban on that so the avatar is a mute point.
I suggest all parties involved clean up their act and become civil.
start the ban poll for me george...get those that "i've" driven away to come back and throw me out......start it george...
and correct your sig..."stikin'"????
I fixed it for ya Sid... One less thing for you to be narrow-minded about... :smiley2:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
http://www.arundelfire.com/photogall...20I%200852.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
I got marshmallow's... Anyone interested in toasting a couple?
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Originally Posted by ggiese
excellent:smiley20: ...i'm surprised that bill didn't catch it...too busy tossin' shit with barry:smiley19:
oh geo..orge....when's the last time you updated your termites??...hmmmm???...24???
I did "catch it" but never said anything because I figured it was that Chicago accent thing he had goin' on.:smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Oh and I'm sorry Barry that I wished you bodily harm, as Ken stated, that was over the top.
it's gettin' to be a lovefest...i can feel a "kumbaya" comin' soon....:smiley27:
Glad you're happy, Sid. I'm here to please... :smiley20:Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
Is there anything else I can do for you? Maybe you'd like me to go away so you and Barry can have this board all to yourselves and call it the "Liberal Cigar Smokers" board... I know you two would love to cut down on the number of "shitstain", "retarded", "chickenhawk", "scandalous", "criminal", "child-molesting", "radical religious" "repug" "fuck-tards" here... :smiley2:
I'm waiting - what threats, Sid??? Please - show me, would ya....Quote:
Originally Posted by ggiese
What threats, Sid - please - enlighten us all... Are you talking out of the side of your mouth and trying to make it look like I made some threats somewhere???Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
What "threats" Sid?:smiley5: Now I'm being totally honest here, I didn't see any so please quote the post where you think George made a threat.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff
I have made similar requests to Barry but what is it with you two? You guys toss out lies and groundless accusations and when you're asked to back them up, you pull a "Scotty" and never provide the proof. The case that always comes to my mind regarding you is where you claimed Kinky Friedman was in SECOND place in a poll in the Texas Governor's race and was being "smeared" by the two major parties. The TRUTH was that Kinky was is dead last (fourth place in a four way race) therefore neither of the major parties even had a need to "smear" him as you wrongfully accused them of. I asked you on numerous occasions to back up your statements and you never did.
This unfortunately seems to be a continuing pattern with you and Barry...
will you explode if you ask me three or four more times and i don't answer you??...
i'm waiting for you to round up those who i've driven away (probably some really strong contributors)...start a ban poll for me.....and toss me....i know you can do it,george...i'm counting on ya....
9-1 for barry,at this point,not lookin' good for your side,with the early voters already in....