Absolutely - couldn't agree more!!! You are a rare commodity - I wish others felt the same way you do. There used to be a time when ANYONE appearing in court, no matter the cause (traffic ticket, lawsuit, criminal, whatever) wore a suit and tie. Go to court now, and you'll see ads for every major beer company there is. To me that is a total lack of respect for our judicial system. Further, when there was a time when everyone addressed the police as "officer", that is very rare these days. I don't even want to get into what people address the police as these days. I don't look at it as disrespect for me - I look at it as disrespect for the entire community.Originally Posted by 8-5-8
In the real world of properness, though - there are always rogues. Unfortunately, they are everywhere you go. Not everyone at your company shares your thoughts about appropriate dress, demeanor or decorum. Same way on the message boards. What Scotty has done in his previous encounters is demonstrated a total disrespect for entire online message board communities - and it PISSES ME OFF!! Sorry, but I just don't like standing by watching someone engrain themselves on yet another board, with the ultimate goal to establish himself as the king. Scotty's done it before - he'll do it again. That has already caused him to be banned on one board because of the uproar it caused, and totally destroyed another board (although he would have you believe it was beacuse of others because he won't take responsibility for his part in it).
I try the best I can to put forth sensible arguments, and keep them from dropping into the gutter. But then again, I hate banging my head against the wall, repeating the same arguments over and over - with no resolution. Gives me a damn headache! I also hate asking someone to explain something that is obviously devious in nature, only to have them ignore me. I do occasionally drop to a level less than what I should to make a point.
All I can say is - I've not been on the boards for a heck of a long time - but I've seen these kinds of situations resolve themselves over time. It doesn't take a heck of a long time in terms of the ultimate life of the board. This particular board has grown substantially since I first joined up in late April. I see it will continue to grow. Your presence is very much appreciated, and welcomed. Stick around - it'll get better - trust me!!!
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