So you want me to comment on what happened last week, good that I shall, however I'm quite sure a few of you won't like what I have to say.
First let me comment on my statement "more giving than receiving" and get that behind us. I never meant that people hadn't received anything after sending something out, even though I'm sure that did happen as it does to every board that holds a Secret Santa. I read the SS 2004 forum and in particular Joe M.'s post about all the people whining to him about what they had received. And CC also made a similar comment (which he has since edited, funny how that goes isn't it). So I wasn't lying or making things up. CC and his posse just decided to use it to bust my balls.
Well it isn't working gentlemen so you can stop now.
Let's move on to some other things I personally think needs commenting on. There are FOGs here that should be shown respect for what they bring to CP, AVB contributes his vast knowledge of whiskey he has from personal experience, The Master and Moki bring their knowledge of cigars that most of the membership either dream about or mortgage the house to try. These are just a few of the older members that deserve respect, not for their post count or membership date, but for what they contribute.
Now to the "Posse" other than controversy what do they contribute? I received many PMs from members stating "These guys are dickheads but you need to apologize to keep the peace." Why should I apologize when I did nothing wrong? Sorry I'm not a member of the French government and the word appeasement isn't in my vocabulary.
CC made the statement that he has never called me on my bad spelling or grammar… He also warned me that calling members names or insulting them was against the rules. Let's see if I can prove him wrong.
That didn't take too long now did it? George also called orangeman and indyrob assholes in the same thread, but yeah he's a member of the posse so it's ok for him to do it.
Then when everything else doesn't work, I get accused of "post padding" or spamming the forums. LOL I guess posting questions and reviews and sharing interesting things like the 70 bands picture is also considered bad form here by the posse.
So what we have is a small group of "old-timers" (posting since 2004 really makes you an old timer) who contribute little other than harassment demanding that things don't change here at CP, are you afraid your power base is eroding away gentlemen?
And we have a lot more members new and old who are contributing in a positive way who think things do need to change. Some of them are like me very vocal about it (not by choice but I've never backed down from a fight in my life), and others who are quietly leading by example.
My word to the Posse is this, you may eventually get rid of me (even I get tired of drama but it will not be for breaking the rules I agreed with when I joined), but change is coming regardless, enough members have seen through you and the way you conduct business and have realized you are not protecting the forums but only feeding your egos.
I could go on and on but there really is no need. Most everyone here has an open mind and can see what's going on. Of course want to be sycophants will always take the side of the unjust out of fear but that is also normal at an open forum, and has been since the Greeks invented them.
Lastly, to the person I was assigned for Secret Santa, no need to worry about this BS effecting what you receive from me. I've always have believed in leading by example. At least as far as I am concerned you're going to have a very merry Christmas indeed.
Shawn
Edited for spelling and grammar, like CC noted its not one of my strong points
First let me comment on my statement "more giving than receiving" and get that behind us. I never meant that people hadn't received anything after sending something out, even though I'm sure that did happen as it does to every board that holds a Secret Santa. I read the SS 2004 forum and in particular Joe M.'s post about all the people whining to him about what they had received. And CC also made a similar comment (which he has since edited, funny how that goes isn't it). So I wasn't lying or making things up. CC and his posse just decided to use it to bust my balls.
Well it isn't working gentlemen so you can stop now.
Let's move on to some other things I personally think needs commenting on. There are FOGs here that should be shown respect for what they bring to CP, AVB contributes his vast knowledge of whiskey he has from personal experience, The Master and Moki bring their knowledge of cigars that most of the membership either dream about or mortgage the house to try. These are just a few of the older members that deserve respect, not for their post count or membership date, but for what they contribute.
Now to the "Posse" other than controversy what do they contribute? I received many PMs from members stating "These guys are dickheads but you need to apologize to keep the peace." Why should I apologize when I did nothing wrong? Sorry I'm not a member of the French government and the word appeasement isn't in my vocabulary.
CC made the statement that he has never called me on my bad spelling or grammar… He also warned me that calling members names or insulting them was against the rules. Let's see if I can prove him wrong.
coventrycat86 said:Wurm said:coventrycat86 said:Topped for GOOD jokes only (ya got that wrum?) :laugh:
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Keep digging wrum....
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That didn't take too long now did it? George also called orangeman and indyrob assholes in the same thread, but yeah he's a member of the posse so it's ok for him to do it.
Then when everything else doesn't work, I get accused of "post padding" or spamming the forums. LOL I guess posting questions and reviews and sharing interesting things like the 70 bands picture is also considered bad form here by the posse.
So what we have is a small group of "old-timers" (posting since 2004 really makes you an old timer) who contribute little other than harassment demanding that things don't change here at CP, are you afraid your power base is eroding away gentlemen?
And we have a lot more members new and old who are contributing in a positive way who think things do need to change. Some of them are like me very vocal about it (not by choice but I've never backed down from a fight in my life), and others who are quietly leading by example.
My word to the Posse is this, you may eventually get rid of me (even I get tired of drama but it will not be for breaking the rules I agreed with when I joined), but change is coming regardless, enough members have seen through you and the way you conduct business and have realized you are not protecting the forums but only feeding your egos.
I could go on and on but there really is no need. Most everyone here has an open mind and can see what's going on. Of course want to be sycophants will always take the side of the unjust out of fear but that is also normal at an open forum, and has been since the Greeks invented them.
Lastly, to the person I was assigned for Secret Santa, no need to worry about this BS effecting what you receive from me. I've always have believed in leading by example. At least as far as I am concerned you're going to have a very merry Christmas indeed.
Shawn
Edited for spelling and grammar, like CC noted its not one of my strong points
