[NOS2Go4Me]

Well, let's see.

I actually had a quick discussion with Anthony over MSN about the nature of things on the board, the boycott thread, etc. He's an articulate fella at that, and while we have differing views, I respect him.

ZTW, that was well put. And for what it's worth, I may very well be a walking, breathing personal paradox. What I won't do is apologize for who I am.

I flamed a few folks near the end of the boycott thread, because of crude comments made in absentia. This is the same thing as the Nights*** jokes and everything else... everyone runs their mouths here but in person it's a different story. I distinctly recall the New Year's G2G being very sedate and never lacking for conversations or stories and anecdotes. The same can be said for the Wing Night I attended last November. A good night, jovial copmpany, friendly razzing when Kev and I cut out early before the rest. I also can't leave out Anthony's BBQ last summer. We look forward to attending this year's event as well.

So... I ask... where does the animosity and disrespect come from? Why is it allowed to stay?

I think I can best summarize my feelings on the whole matter by pointing out an earlier quote by ZTW that one's actions on the Internet aren't insulated from common sense or exempt of expectations of courtesy from one another.

You can scream BS!!!!111! all you want, but I've only ever fired back in self defence, and upon inspection of my posts before... I've cut WAY back on negative comments towards personal modifications made by members that I disagreed with. That was done simply because I was tired of the Nights*** comments and it was the right thing to do.

As mentioned in the boycott thread, I stopped posting because emotion was removing my capacity to argue my point... good, bad or otherwise.

Any other questions?