Quote Originally Posted by heftysmokes View Post
George, what does this say about the 19 people who did vote (and remember you cast your ballot too)?
The guys who pointed out that they would refrain from voting (K7, NH, Lopaka) are all great guys who have my respect. I know they aren't the only ones who abstained from voting but they stated publicly why they weren't. My favorite reason is from K7, "I didnt vote just to show I dont give a fuck about this whole bunch of shit."
Anyway, each one of the non-voters listed has made a point to treat me decently during my time here. However, I would never say that they are more or less valuable to this board than the guys that did vote: guys like Sarge, SLC, BPP, CgarDan, Roham, Newf, and Drew have been extremely generous and gracious brothers, not only to me but to a lot of other newb's who have came and stayed. And George, you were the first person on this board from whom I ever received a package. You've probably sent out enough packages that you forgot you even mailed one my way, but it made a lasting impression on me. It was the first lesson I had on how to be a BOTL.



I'm not for or against anybody at this point. What upsets me is I was under the impression that GG, CC, and BPP used to be pretty good friends. Hell, maybe they still are and they're PMing each other having a good laugh about this...I kinda hope so.
But regardless of who is or isn't friends anymore, can we please, for the love of Pete, bury this corpse? It's really putting out an awful stink.


Aw, fuck it. Maybe I should just follow K7's lead.


And I'd like to apologize for any spelling or grammatical errors above. Even an English teacher can fuck up.
Ya know - you're absolutely correct. In my world - friends don't start trashing friends in public. But some just can't seem to resist for their own selfish reasons. Some apparently want to discard friendships that easily.

I don't so much mind because I like to know where my friends stand with me - that's why I've been with my wife for over 27 years - I always know where I stand with her, even in the heat of battle (she supports me when I need support - I support her when she needs support - and we both know when we're crossing lines and avoid doing it)

I've asked privately for what other members are asking for publically. Apparently some just don't give a damn what me or others think. It's interesting that some (and especially ONE) are interpreting what they're hearing as support for their cause. But - in reality - I don't read it that way - and I can't believe they (and that ONE) isn't.

But all in all - I know where I stand - and that's a good thing in my world...

Hey, Sid - you got that ban poll together yet?? I'm waiting....