Public Apology

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by PWL

Are you umpire? I was just wondering because you never have an opinion on umpiring issues.

No, I'm not an umpire, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[PWL]

Originally Posted by umpduck11

No, I'm not an umpire, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

That's good to know. I would have figured you were more the Roach Motel kind of guy.......

You know roaches check in, but they don't check out.

[ctblu40]

Dude.... give it a rest.

Are you umpire? I was just wondering because you never have an opinion on umpiring issues.

What's the matter? Did I hurt your feelings? Maybe you should go to a forum where the moderator is biased. You've been snipping with this line long enough, don't ya think.

You appear to be trying to pick a fight in a "public apology" thread that you started. What gives?

[PWL]

Originally Posted by ctblu40

Dude.... give it a rest.





You appear to be trying to pick a fight in a "public apology" thread that you started. What gives?

I did give an apology. Apparently it wasn't good enough for some people. The two people that you just referenced are nothing but lackeys for the two posters that shall go unmentioned. They have an axe to grind and I'm sure they are still sharpening it as I speak.

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

I have remained mum on this issue because I believe that words can't hurt. As umpires, we need to master communication skills and learn the art of deflection. We will be the target of taunts - some deserved while others illogical at best.

Now...the only thing I can say is what my Mother taught me too long ago; you shouldn't apologize and use the words 'but', 'however' or 'if they had acted otherwise'. In other words, don't qualify your accountability.

I can't recall apologizing for anything that I have written on these forums. Maybe my words sting or prevent legitimate discussion from transpiring sometimes, but 0s and 1s don't mean much in the grand scheme of things. (Computerese for those who don't get it.) I have been involved in heated debates with many on this forum, yet I don't consider them enemies. A difference of opinion is the spice of life. (Besides, I know that I'm right and they are always wrong! )

So...what to do? It appears that our antagonists will keep pushing each other's hot buttons. Either learn to ignore it or do it in a way that wins the battle and gets the thread locked. Getting the last word in but looking like a chump is never becoming for an umpire - reference: Tim Timmons.

Life is short.

[NFump]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

I have remained mum on this issue because I believe that words can't hurt. As umpires, we need to master communication skills and learn the art of deflection. We will be the target of taunts - some deserved while others illogical at best.

Now...the only thing I can say is what my Mother taught me too long ago; you shouldn't apologize and use the words 'but', 'however' or 'if they had acted otherwise'. In other words, don't qualify your accountability.

I can't recall apologizing for anything that I have written on these forums. Maybe my words sting or prevent legitimate discussion from transpiring sometimes, but 0s and 1s don't mean much in the grand scheme of things. (Computerese for those who don't get it.) I have been involved in heated debates with many on this forum, yet I don't consider them enemies. A difference of opinion is the spice of life. (Besides, I know that I'm right and they are always wrong! )

So...what to do? It appears that our antagonists will keep pushing each other's hot buttons. Either learn to ignore it or do it in a way that wins the battle and gets the thread locked. Getting the last word in but looking like a chump is never becoming for an umpire - reference: Tim Timmons.

Life is short.

I don't think so! How you doing? Getting better I hope (sincerely).

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by PWL

That's good to know. I would have figured you were more the Roach Motel kind of guy.......

You know roaches check in, but they don't check out.

You know, I really should have taken my own advice, and not even posted
to you.Others have said don't feed the trolls, but I didn't listen, and did so.
I won't make that mistake again.

[NFump]

But he's so hungry! Look at him he's a rail. Besides he keeps using that line from "Little Shop of Horrors" you know "FEED ME!"

[PWL]

You two are some strange birds. You know how to give the insult. You just don't know how to take the insult.

BTW-Who did you ask to the big Jr. High back to school dance?

BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by umpduck11

You know, I really should have taken my own advice, and not even posted
to you.Others have said don't feed the trolls, but I didn't listen, and did so.
I won't make that mistake again.

"Light dawns over Marblehead..."

JM

[mick]

Tired of it.
Locked.