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I agree name calling on this and all boards is best left elsewhere. I, however, am personally offended by being called an inappropriate name and being titled as such by Carl Childress on this or any other board. We all know these boards have common members and your reputation goes with you---whether that is what and how you post or whether it is what you are called.
I am more greatly offended the the hypocrisy shown by Carl when he states he hasn't done it ON THIS BOARD but he has elsewhere. He maintains his discipline much better on this board than others by sticking with demeaning inuendos that are obviously not all said in jest (as he would like to disguise his efforts). The idea that I killed someone in Texas but I am not bad because I am now in Oklahoma where I am only wounding people carries little weight with most and IS HYPOCRITICAL. Whether you and I agree or disagree on this is irrelevant as his posts are still there for anyone to see and make their own determinations.
To stand up for Carl I must add that no one on the boards is attacked to the extent he is, no one! Despite his occasional inuendos and even his direct insults to me, I will still add that many of the insults he endures are totally unprovoked and inappropriate. I don't really know which boards he is or isn't an official moderator for, but in being such for any single board, he should then show the self-discipline expected of that position when posting on ALL boards. He knows those shots are coming because of the notoriety he as earned, accepts, and expects from others.
I am sorry Garth, my postings concerning Carl have always been with respect for both his knowledge and person (excepting one in this thread where I offered immediate apology). I CHALLENGE you or anyone to highlight any post by me on any board stating or implying otherwise. He still holds my respect for his knowledge, but he has EARNED THE LOSS of the respect I once held for him as a person.
I don't like seeing Hayes lowering himself to the level he did and I emailed him stating such, but that doesn't mean that I may not agree with Hayes' statement that Carl tends to resort to personal attack (inuendo or statements) as he develops greater difficulty supporting his point of view.
I don't consider that to be a cut, merely an agreement with Hayes' statement based upon Carl's posts. All may also make their own determinations regarding that point. If all would stick to the real issues and stay away from personal cuts irrelevant to the issue, all boards would be what they were meant to be.
(added) Perhaps Carl, as a respected source and official moderator, could indicate in his posts what is supported and accepted fact vs. opinion. This might openly aid the other posting members. Just a serious idea to help avoid future confrontations or misunderstanding for all.
[Edited by Bfair on Dec 31st, 2000 at 06:29 PM]
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