Clarifications
induction:
Your post appeared to me to be telling folks here to stop complaining and we're getting a lot of that lately. Too much.
There seems to be a misunderstanding about the fact that the Blue Oval Lounge forum is meant for just that; venting, complaining and whatever one wishes to post about. PKRWUD can take care of himself but as administrator I feel it's my place to make the case when I see a trend that seems to find fault over others posting valid complaints and that was the point of my message to you, which - I thought - was clear.
I don't want members to start to feel that if they complain about something in their life, others will jump on them and tell them to 'deal with it'. I simply gave you the same advice you gave PKRWUD. Obviously you didn't care for it, and so, I assume my point was made.
As for me, it's obvious that I have strong opinions on most everything and no, I don't write in shorthand or slang so it takes more than a few sentences to express myself.
I assume those who are poor readers or easily bored will simply ignore my posts and those who are interested will read them. Please don't read my messages and then make snide remarks about the length. Simply respond to the point, if possible. If you can do so in a few words, fine. If not, take the space you need. I do. I'm a very fast reader, so a 'long' post takes me less than 90 seconds to read.
No big deal.
As for complaining, well, I have to admit that I'm getting a bit weary of being accused of being called things like 'a big man on a soapbox' every time I express an opinion that someone doesn't like or feels somehow offended by. It gets old.
Over the five years that I've been on this forum I've been accused of being a Nazi, having a dictator complex, thinking I know everything, refusing to debate someone's absurd argument, being arrogant, being stupid, having a big ego and many other variations on the same theme.
I'm used to it now and I don't mind as much as I once did (being told you're an idiot and on an ego trip a hundred times will do that ) but most of the folks who make these kinds of comments can't argue their point or simply don't like being told they may be wrong about something. Too bad.
Everyone doesn't think like you - or me - as the case may be, and the fact that others call you or I on our opinions or actions is not an attack on our character but should be seen as an opportunity to convince the other person of our position. Some, like Unit 5302 , PKRWUD and a few others here do that effectively and I admire them for it.
You may have noticed that Dan and I don't tolerate flaming and useless name calling on these boards and it's clear that the site is better for it. Many newer members have told us this.
That's also why I encourage members like Unit 5302 who has almost as many opinions as I do and usually differs with me to some degree. He can be obnoxious but he'll also consider another point of view and argue with it effectively. When Kell mutes the sarcasm and sharp tone, he's very effective as well as helpful. (hint hint).
In any case, be aware that I'll be posting my opinions here for some time to come and you may simply ignore them or respond to them as you wish, but despite the length, I'll try to be civil if not always smiley-face polite. I only ask that others here do the same and if anyone has a need to vent, please do so, within the bounds of good taste, of course.
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