A little contest

**badwhale** · 12-21-2011, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

Fester is your uncle. I am just simply one who enjoys riling you guys up on occasion. If that makes me a troll on a board that is full of insecure and aggressive men, then so be it.

I think it is funny.

Yeah, you got me good. <facepalm smiley>

ilikefishes · 12-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by TommyTree

Jive Turkey, I appreciate your thoughts, but I respectfully disagree. If it takes a year and a half for people not to take your words out of context and then continue to argue with you about it even though they're wrong, then they aren't putting the person above the topic, they're elevating themselves. And, again, I never said there was anything wrong with that. Forgive me for seeing through the pretense, but it takes a year and a half to indoctrinate the new people, not to see what is actually going on here. I have no doubt that the members here care dearly about each other and have turned this into a brotherhood rather than a forum for those who have been here long enough to "get it." And that's fine. But there is clearly a fear of new people here that is driving this need to put them in their place. So was their someone who seemingly took over the forum with a dominating personality that makes you worried about it happening again? Just a guess, but this wouldn't be the first place I've seen that happen. And again, I don't put a negative connotation on any of this. I just believe in being honest about what's really going on. Because if the members here were really secure, they wouldn't need to get people to do things the "right way," because they would realize the forum is going to be what it's going to be. And maybe there would still be some hazing, which is what I suggested at the start, but it would be in good fun rather than out of the insecurity of the members. And you're going to try to say that I'm insecure and that I'm defensive and that I don't "get it," but we're grown men, and can't we be honest with each other? Even if the actions don't change — and I never said that I wanted to change anything — I think you would have a lot more fun if you went about this with honesty about your motives here.

He has this place pegged!

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

He has this place pegged!

How's that box split and humidor sale working out for ya over on pass fishy?

**Eville** · 12-21-2011, 02:07 PM

If there really was a fear of new people here, as you claim there to be, then how do you explain the fact that this board has more than one member? If we are afraid of new people, then how do you explain the presence of respected members here, in this very thread, from every year from 2005 to the present? Your argument simply holds no water. If you piss people off here, it is your own fault. Stop making excuses for yourself. Insecure men are those who blame others for their own shortcomings.

ilikefishes · 12-21-2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

How's that box split and humidor sale working out for ya over on pass fishy?

The box split is done and I doubted I would sell the humidor on there anyways.

I do rather enjoy the few times I have had the opportunity to run into one of you fine fellows over there though.

It brings back one of my favorite lines from Reservoir Dogs.

"You gonna bark all day, little doggie? Or you gonna bite?"

**badwhale** · 12-21-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

The box split is done and I doubted I would sell the humidor on there anyways.

I do rather enjoy the few times I have had the opportunity to run into one of you fine fellows over there though.

It brings back one of my favorite lines from Reservoir Dogs.

"You gonna bark all day, little doggie? Or you gonna bite?"

Yeah, done as in, "bump. No takers?" done.

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

The box split is done and I doubted I would sell the humidor on there anyways.

I do rather enjoy the few times I have had the opportunity to run into one of you fine fellows over there though.

It brings back one of my favorite lines from Reservoir Dogs.

"You gonna bark all day, little doggie? Or you gonna bite?"

There isn't enough Listerine on the planet to make biting you worth it fishy. You continue to be a source of amusement though, I can appreciate that.

**TommyTree** · 12-21-2011, 02:34 PM

Thank you all for continuing to prove my point. This is why denial is so delicious. I enjoy watching you implode trying to prove me wrong.

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by TommyTree

Thank you all for continuing to prove my point. This is why denial is so delicious. I enjoy watching you implode trying to prove me wrong.

And your demonstration of hypocrisy continues.

Originally Posted by TommyTree

What you did there might have worked on someone who didn't know how to argue, but the you're-wrong-and-I-win defense is a clear sign that you've got nothing left in your tank.

As does your avoidance of direct questions.

**JiveTurkey** · 12-21-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by TommyTree

Thank you all for continuing to prove my point. This is why denial is so delicious. I enjoy watching you implode trying to prove me wrong.

How are we imploding? The board's been around a lot longer than you have and will continue to be long after you're gone.

So, if you're enjoyment is watching us implode, your actions are worse than the so-called hazing.

Your statements are self-evident that you just don't get it. Nothing really to prove.

**badwhale** · 12-21-2011, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by TommyTree

Hardly, my friend. I'm just getting started. What you did there might have worked on someone who didn't know how to argue, but the you're-wrong-and-I-win defense is a clear sign that you've got nothing left in your tank.

Originally Posted by TommyTree

You guys really are a broken record. Arguments must move forward if they are to build. I see we have reached the limit of your debate skills. Too bad. I was enjoying it and just getting warmed up.

running out of steam?

ilikefishes · 12-21-2011, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by badwhale

Yeah, done as in, "bump. No takers?" done.

Will,
I am sorry if you are upset you didn't get in on the Holiday Blend deal. We ended up ordering a box of each of these and a box of Reserva #5's. All for just under $750.00 + shipping. So not a bad deal. I did only get four others to go in. So, I guess not as successful as you are.

It sure is nice that you guys take such an interest in me to follow me around.

ilikefishes · 12-21-2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

There isn't enough Listerine on the planet to make biting you worth it fishy. You continue to be a source of amusement though, I can appreciate that.

I understand. It breaks your monotony of watching gay porn.

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

I understand. It breaks your monotony of watching gay porn.

Geesh, you are fixated on homosexuality aren't you....or are you just a homophobic bigot?

ilikefishes · 12-21-2011, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Geesh, you are fixated on homosexuality aren't you....or are you just a homophobic bigot?

I just call them like I see them Jamie!

Definitely neither.

**Paddy** · 12-21-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

I just call them like I see them Jamie!

Definitely neither.

Speaking of calling,
As you typing away in your basement bedroom. I hear your mother calling you….Fishy…Fishy…come upstairs I made you a PB&J.

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by ilikefishes

I just call them like I see them Jamie!

Definitely neither.

Interesting, dishonest, but interesting none the less. Your references to fag....same sex marriage....gay porn, go back quite some time, even to your original nasty PM to me quoted earlier in this thread. Clearly you are attempting to cast homosexuality in a negative light, and using sexual orientation as a method of attacking me. We have very few rules here fishy......perhaps you should read them though.

Just to be clear, I provide the hint on the rules to avoid your banning, not hasten it. I always liked my pop-back bozo punching bag as a kid. You bring back fond memories.

**ggiese** · 12-21-2011, 03:01 PM

"Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut."

~Author Unknown

**TommyTree** · 12-21-2011, 02:45 PM

You guys really are a broken record. Arguments must move forward if they are to build. I see we have reached the limit of your debate skills. Too bad. I was enjoying it and just getting warmed up.

**ashauler** · 12-21-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by TommyTree

You guys really are a broken record. Arguments must move forward if they are to build. I see we have reached the limit of your debate skills. Too bad. I was enjoying it and just getting warmed up.

Warming up to answer questions? Or warming up to provide further evidence of your hypocrisy? I'm up for either. You have yet to, well, do anything of substance in this thread, except cast aspersions and attempt to demonstrate some type of superior insight into the workings of this forum.

You state your posts are taken out of context, I say otherwise and instead say that your posts are taken in context....the whole context encompassing all posts you have made on this, and other, forums. You cannot be some kind of "super-duper-moderator" level headed and all knowing in one arena, then be the openly antagonistic troll in another neighborhood......unless, of course, you're neither.

I do agree with you on one point though, this is pretty damn amusing.