Nicknames - please note

[DJ88]

But your nitpicking, judging comments are insulting. And no, I don't have to be a scholar in English to ask a question about how to make myself a better reefer.

Way to go Jenna..

Was waiting for someone to say something. 'Bout time too.

Sorry for interruptin..

We now take you back to your regularly scheduled programming.

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by BC_Grl

Sorry Bob- but I think you got yourself into this. For the longest time I held out hope for you. But you come back with rude and insulting comments. Some people are honestly asking questions because they are new or just want to know. We're not stupid- otherwise we wouldn't even ask. But your nitpicking, judging comments are insulting. And no, I don't have to be a scholar in English to ask a question about how to make myself a better reefer.

I could of course reply to this, but that would be putting myself on your level, and I have spent too many years on this earth to react to small minded baiting. To honor you with even this much of a reply is far more than the posts are worth.

And what does this have to do with calling stores nicknames :?: :?:

[Tau2301]

Dejavu all over again. Didn't I read this in another post not to long ago.

Sorry Bob- but I think you got yourself into this. For the longest time I held out hope for you. But you come back with rude and insulting comments. Some people are honestly asking questions because they are new or just want to know. We're not stupid- otherwise we wouldn't even ask. But your nitpicking, judging comments are insulting. And no, I don't have to be a scholar in English to ask a question about how to make myself a better reefer.

Bob, I apologize. I did not mean my lighthearted jest to turn into as slam Bob thread. ops:

[Bob I]

No problem Kim, I understand lighthearted jests. It would be so nice if people would confine their posts to their own side of the mountains, and stay out of things they don't understand.

[Troy F]

Originally Posted by rcipema

It would be so nice if people would confine their posts to their own side of the mountains, and stay out of things they don't understand.

............................................... 8)

[andestang]

Back to what this was really about. I'd sure like to invite those, who were apposed to my post, in the future to start making right or point out the wrong impressions we may have. I've seen replies/posts from LFS from out of town. So this is possible
Ande

[AJ_77]

That would be handy, but the first row over this store-bashing came about in reference to a local LFS I can tell you're familiar with, who had no voice on this board. His cause was taken up by one or two loyal customers, and complaints were made to moderators etc.

I don't believe the proprietor had any interest in coming on this board to defend himself. He is his own man - if we don't like his practises we can shop elsewhere. Myself I've been going into his store for 13 years, and if I want to express a little displeasure from time to time, I just might. No big deal, as long as I keep coming back to shop. That's his bottom line.

As for Bob, I wish everyone would calm down a bit, especially those not really entitled to make judgments on his character. Again, he is his own person and not answerable to any one of us. If we don't agree with his forms of expression, we can choose not to correspond with him. Our choice. We have seen after his last public rebuke how he made an effort to moderate his own comments.

If you perceive a person to be "difficult" or "cranky" or "sweet" this should temper your interaction with them. Just keep in mind who you think you're dealing with. It would be good if we could all meet eventually and get to know each other even slightly... this would clear up a lot.

[Canadian Man]

Originally Posted by AJ_77

That would be handy, but the first row over this store-bashing came about in reference to a local LFS I can tell you're familiar with, who had no voice on this board. His cause was taken up by one or two loyal customers, and complaints were made to moderators etc.

I don't believe the proprietor had any interest in coming on this board to defend himself. He is his own man - if we don't like his practises we can shop elsewhere. Myself I've been going into his store for 13 years, and if I want to express a little displeasure from time to time, I just might. No big deal, as long as I keep coming back to shop. That's his bottom line.

As for Bob, I wish everyone would calm down a bit, especially those not really entitled to make judgments on his character. Again, he is his own person and not answerable to any one of us. If we don't agree with his forms of expression, we can choose not to correspond with him. Our choice. We have seen after his last public rebuke how he made an effort to moderate his own comments.

If you perceive a person to be "difficult" or "cranky" or "sweet" this should temper your interaction with them. Just keep in mind who you think you're dealing with. It would be good if we could all meet eventually and get to know each other even slightly... this would clear up a lot.

Good point Alan, With the all meeting part. Well this weekend at Tony's for the Calgary Reef Meeting would let all/most of the Calgarian's meet eachother that have not allready done so.
So I Expect A Good Turn Out!

[Delphinus]

I have spent the last 4 or 5 hours on a tank tear down, and boy what a mess it has been. And as many of you know I am a bleeding heart liberal, and as such took it upon myself to save every copepod, every bristle worm .... even the gross icky thing that looked like something out of Dune, this 6-8" monstrous worm with legs and a really weird clamping kind of jaw or something .... Jonathan can even back me up on this one.

Anyways, my point is, man, I'm tired, and cranky. And I'm not sure I have anything to say that makes sense, so bear with me.

So I am not going to say anything more, except the following:

1. What is WITH this internet thing?

2. Canreef is my happy place. Stop making my happy place an unhappy place! If you make my happy place an unhappy place, I shall have to fart in your general direction!

3. I had Subway for lunch. I'm halfway to a 12" sub now.

4. The sky is really pretty right now. It's very clear, and I can see stars.

5. My back hurts.

6. Remember that we are free to disagree with one another. If we all agreed on everything, then we'd really have nothing to talk about. Feel free to attack a person's opinions, but never the person just because you disagree or don't like the way it is expressed.

7. Here kitty kitty ... ooops sorry lost my train of thought.

8. I want you to know that I respect your opinion, even if I don't necessarily agree with it. I will fight for your right to voice your opinion (even if you're wrong. )

9. What time do the bars close on Tuesday? Actually I guess it's Wednesday. Drat.

10. Good night.. please take care out there.

[MitchM]

Originally Posted by andestang

Back to what this was really about. I'd sure like to invite those, who were apposed to my post, in the future to start making right or point out the wrong impressions we may have. I've seen replies/posts from LFS from out of town. So this is possible
Ande

Ande,
I for one had a problem with your original post, but I don't understand what you're asking me to do here....?
I can't make right whatever is/was wrong, and I have no intention of changing any impression you may have. Do business wherever you like - but I think it is unwise to make unfounded accusations and generalizations that put this board's existence in jeopardy.

Mitch