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Old Sun Apr 27, 2008, 11:52pm
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Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle
It is rainmaker taking us all to task.
Not any more it's not. While individually, I like and respect every one of you, collectively you bring a repulsion that I cannot overcome (loosely paraphrased from The Pirates of Penzance). I'm tired of trying to understand, tired of trying to discuss, tired of trying to be part of it. It's just not worth it.

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Trying to change us into something that will custom fit your wants and needs isn't only doomed to painful failure, it's extremely arrogant, presumptuous, and ultimately ungrateful.
Never mind my custom wants or needs, I'd settle for reasonably civil. But even that seems to be hopeless.

Fact is, Ray, this forum is pretty acceptable for some refs, perhaps many refs. But it leaves a lot to be desired, and doesn't seem to want to reach out to a lot of folks. Too bad.
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 03:36am
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Not any more it's not. While individually, I like and respect every one of you, collectively you bring a repulsion that I cannot overcome (loosely paraphrased from The Pirates of Penzance). I'm tired of trying to understand, tired of trying to discuss, tired of trying to be part of it. It's just not worth it.

Never mind my custom wants or needs, I'd settle for reasonably civil. But even that seems to be hopeless.

Fact is, Ray, this forum is pretty acceptable for some refs, perhaps many refs. But it leaves a lot to be desired, and doesn't seem to want to reach out to a lot of folks. Too bad.
Wow. The emotion behind this post is obvious. It seems appropriate to pause for some thought before making a response.
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 08:09am
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Wow. The emotion behind this post is obvious. It seems appropriate to pause for some thought before making a response.
She's basically saying we're not good enough for her to associate with but that won't stop her from lurking so she can occasionally remind us just how awful we are.

Consider yourself reminded.
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 08:31am
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She's basically saying we're not good enough for her to associate with but that won't stop her from lurking so she can occasionally remind us just how awful we are.

Consider yourself reminded.
Soooooo.......basically you're saying that her post gave you a repulsion that you can't overcome? Correct?
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 08:41am
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Soooooo.......basically you're saying that her post gave you a repulsion that you can't overcome? Correct?
I can't possibly be any more repulsive, I was only able to attain this level through a lifetime of practice (and by your example of course).

And btw... where does the word "hysteria" come from? Enquiring minds want to know
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 08:48am
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I can't possibly be any more repulsive, I was only able to attain this level through a lifetime of practice (and by your example of course).

And btw... where does the word "hysteria" come from? Enquiring minds want to know
Soooo....I'm finally one of those role model thingys? How flattering....

Re:HYSTERIA......

If it's in the Washington Post, it must be true.
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 09:17am
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Soooo....I'm finally one of those role model thingys? How flattering....

Re:HYSTERIA......
If it's in the Washington Post, it must be true.
So glad I asked... where did I leave that red hot poker?
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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 01:53am
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She's basically saying we're not good enough for her to associate with but that won't stop her from lurking so she can occasionally remind us just how awful we are.
Actually, for what it's worth, Juulie Downs, formerly known as the rainmaker, didn't write that post. Someone must have hacked into that particular user name and posted it as a dig. Juulie wouldn't even have known it was there, since Juulie has basically quit reading the forum. But Juulie received a personal e-mail with a comment in it. So Juulie came and checked it out. Juulie comments,

"Fact is, I don't feel that I'm too good to associate with any of you. But I will admit to being very, very tired of the abuse and mis-construction. Thus the hiatus.

Nevada reads some emotion in the post, and I admit I had some emotion a few weeks ago when his list of "best games" and my emendation thereto were posted. Talk about mis-understanding!! But those emotions are resolved now. I've moved on. The person who hacked in under my name has apparently not realized that even strong emotions can be handled over a period of time.

I do think this board would be better and more interesting if a wider variety of people were allowed to be themselves. I do understand, however, that there's nothing I can do to cause that to happen. I'm bored with the current set of self-expressions, and I"ll be moving on.

Knowing that my user name is now compromised, I won't be using it anymore. If I do decide to post again, I'll find something different to use. Perhaps something anonymous, but I'll see."
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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 07:01am
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Whoa... cue Twilight Zone music...
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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 08:34am
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I hate it when random hackers do that
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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 10:02am
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Actually, for what it's worth, Juulie Downs, formerly known as the rainmaker, didn't write that post. Someone must have hacked into that particular user name and posted it as a dig. Juulie wouldn't even have known it was there, since Juulie has basically quit reading the forum. But Juulie received a personal e-mail with a comment in it. So Juulie came and checked it out. Juulie comments,

"Fact is, I don't feel that I'm too good to associate with any of you. But I will admit to being very, very tired of the abuse and mis-construction. Thus the hiatus.

Nevada reads some emotion in the post, and I admit I had some emotion a few weeks ago when his list of "best games" and my emendation thereto were posted. Talk about mis-understanding!! But those emotions are resolved now. I've moved on. The person who hacked in under my name has apparently not realized that even strong emotions can be handled over a period of time.

I do think this board would be better and more interesting if a wider variety of people were allowed to be themselves. I do understand, however, that there's nothing I can do to cause that to happen. I'm bored with the current set of self-expressions, and I"ll be moving on.

Knowing that my user name is now compromised, I won't be using it anymore. If I do decide to post again, I'll find something different to use. Perhaps something anonymous, but I'll see."
Wow!!!

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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 10:20am
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Juulie's new user name is Howard Mayo. (inside Portland joke)
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Old Tue Apr 29, 2008, 12:09pm
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Juulie's new user name is Howard Mayo. (inside Portland joke)
Any relation to OJ?

(Isn't there a player named OJ Mayo?)
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Old Wed Apr 30, 2008, 10:03am
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I am compelled to respond to Juulie's comments.

I used to be a semi-active participant in the forum. Like Juulie, I grew tired of the mean-spiritedness of many of the posts so decided to quit participating. No big loss. Heck, I'm not even a referee. But, I will say, I used to tell referee friends about this website. Not anymore. I'm afraid they'd be treated like so many others have been.
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Old Mon Apr 28, 2008, 11:38am
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collectively you bring a repulsion that I cannot overcome .

Wow. Not much anyone can say in response to something that strongly worded...
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