[split] I Think I May Have Come Close to Dying Friday Night

[Athene]

Actually, no, not as I say...As Pool the Matey say. 
Do you not understand the notion, or "rather" the "usage" of "quotations" within the "context" of my "last" post, "LP"?

And yes, I do understand the ethical rationale behind voluntary recusal. And, that a similar practice is part of AF Staff's SOP, as it is within almost any entity where voting is involved. So what? You keep bringing it up as if it holds some relevance in this particular situation.

It holds, because a few posts back you were whining about being banned  over this discussion. You are not taking such a risk. And you as the great keyboard warrior that you are should know that.

The fact remains that you are even going as far as using pool's opinion to fiel you vaunted sense of being a holier than thou rebel. You are not as amply demonstrated.

Perhaps you could make a thread "The united league of butthurt" where you all can make up shit about the staff to avoid personal responsability. Honestly it would be fun to watch how many excuses can you find for others to be blamed by your own faults. Perhaps you can trade recipes of ointment for the obvious butthurt.

Right now I ain't asking for apologies anymore. You want to be right, by any means necessary, including lies.

I've told you repeatedly that I accept the decision as it stands. What you seem to want from me is full retraction (and apparently the restoration of your ridiculously inflated sense of "honor"). That won't begin to happen unless you provide simple proof that such a rule actually existed at the time I "violated" it. It should be easy enough to do. 

If you CAN'T, I can rightfully assume it's not there. 

If you simply WON'T, I can assume the closest such related "rule" is so fucking sketchy that you can't actually offer it up without further suggesting staff bias. 

You can say whatever want in your effort to steamroll me into shutting up. It just makes you appear even more shady and dishonorable, in my book.

[Thumpalumpacus]

The same is true for both of them. They could have easily stopped arguing with me back when I explained they were mad about statements I didn't make. In m.h.'s defense, he stopped long ago, and that's pretty rad. I don't stop responding simply because, at this point in the evolution of this nonsense, I find it entertaining. While I work, I chat online or read things during my down time. This thread is filling some of my down time at the moment. Also, when I asked Tibs to split the thread way back when this fight was picked with me, he said they only do that if it gets really out of hand for pages and pages. I figure, why not clean up the thread and give the second half some stupid-ass title like "When people get really upset about Benadryl."

After 20 pages, this thread will not get back to being about Rhonda unless the rest of it is purged.

I did back out ... only to have you and LP drag my name back into this mess. Own your behavior.

[Athene]

The same is true for both of them. They could have easily stopped arguing with me back when I explained they were mad about statements I didn't make. In m.h.'s defense, he stopped long ago, and that's pretty rad. I don't stop responding simply because, at this point in the evolution of this nonsense, I find it entertaining. While I work, I chat online or read things during my down time. This thread is filling some of my down time at the moment. Also, when I asked Tibs to split the thread way back when this fight was picked with me, he said they only do that if it gets really out of hand for pages and pages. I figure, why not clean up the thread and give the second half some stupid-ass title like "When people get really upset about Benadryl."

After 20 pages, this thread will not get back to being about Rhonda unless the rest of it is purged.

How about "When the Owner's Positively Horrid Wife Comes Along, Starts Referring to Members as Cunts, Cuntbags, Tells People They Should Fuck Off,  Choke on Their Own Vomit and Die, and Die in Various Other Assorted Manners, then Most Disingenuously Plays the Victim and Pretends to Take "Take the High Road" After Having Been the Very Instigator of Said Ruckus.

What do you think, Shell? Too long?

[Joods]

I think Rhonda is fine. She is asking interesting stuff about physics in another thread. I am thinking of a cinematic way to explain to her the higgs boson. Thinking about it, ain't easy.

What if you were accused unfairly by a couple of members? How would you react? How would you react?

I know some times I went out of line. You know what I am talking about, but pride is meant to be swallowed and take apologies when in the wrong.

Until then, i will just be amused for how far can they row that boat.

Specially when 99% of the staff actions are met with indignant defense. It ain't easy.

It is a common happening, long before this episode. I believe this to be born out of ignorance of how we work, the consideration we take and all our best attempts to remain impartial.

To remain shut up when a member or a couple attack our action as taking sides, repeatedly claimed, about a discussion on whatever, is not only foolish, but a sign of what they truly are.

I reckon that my consideration from both of the prideful, is zero, but yeah. Can't fight them trying to stand tall.

This is why I chose to stay out of it, for the most part. I read but didn't engage. Until a few posts ago.

It's a slippery slope when accusations are made against staff for them doing their job. I feel bad for you guys in that regard. The people who don't like the decisions made are the ones who created the violations to begin with. A decision was made last year with regard to an issue I had with another person. Everyone here probably knows about it. I didn't like the decision made and I was rather vocal about it, but at the end of the day, accepted it because it wasn't my decision to make. I did, however have some control over the situation from that point out. I chose and still choose not to engage with the person who offended me. I no longer have to put up with that person's shit. I don't even have to put them on ignore to do it. I simply rose above myself and my hurt feelings and decided that I was going to be the better person. Problem solved.

That said, I realize that not everyone can do that. It takes a lot of willpower to be able to walk away from a tense situation and not engage or want to have the last word. It takes an even bigger person to not respond with insults and jabs and passive-aggressive comments that would bait the other person into coming back and responding. People here can read the thread and draw their own conclusions on what happened. But at the end of all of this - ask yourself the following: 

Is any of this going to matter 5 days from now?
or 5 weeks from now?
or 5 months from now?
or 5 years from now? 

If the answer to ANY of those questions is "no", then why are people putting so much energy into it now? Opinions were spoken, insults were hurled and staff intervened. Agree to disagree and move on. If it's not affecting your ability to work or hold down a job or pay your bills or live your life outside of this forum, then stop investing so much energy into it. 

/soapbox
/shutting up now
/I really love you all




Peace out.

[Shell B]

The same is true for both of them. They could have easily stopped arguing with me back when I explained they were mad about statements I didn't make. In m.h.'s defense, he stopped long ago, and that's pretty rad. I don't stop responding simply because, at this point in the evolution of this nonsense, I find it entertaining. While I work, I chat online or read things during my down time. This thread is filling some of my down time at the moment. Also, when I asked Tibs to split the thread way back when this fight was picked with me, he said they only do that if it gets really out of hand for pages and pages. I figure, why not clean up the thread and give the second half some stupid-ass title like "When people get really upset about Benadryl."

After 20 pages, this thread will not get back to being about Rhonda unless the rest of it is purged.

I did back out ... only to have you and LP drag my name back into this mess. Own your behavior.

Oh, I missed the part where you said you'd back out unless someone said your name. My bad.

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The same is true for both of them. They could have easily stopped arguing with me back when I explained they were mad about statements I didn't make. In m.h.'s defense, he stopped long ago, and that's pretty rad. I don't stop responding simply because, at this point in the evolution of this nonsense, I find it entertaining. While I work, I chat online or read things during my down time. This thread is filling some of my down time at the moment. Also, when I asked Tibs to split the thread way back when this fight was picked with me, he said they only do that if it gets really out of hand for pages and pages. I figure, why not clean up the thread and give the second half some stupid-ass title like "When people get really upset about Benadryl."

After 20 pages, this thread will not get back to being about Rhonda unless the rest of it is purged.

How about "When the Owner's Positively Horrid Wife Comes Along, Starts Referring to Members as Cunts, Cuntbags, Tells People They Should Fuck Off,  Choke on Their Own Vomit and Die, and Die in Various Other Assorted Manners, then Most Disingenuously Plays the Victim and Pretends to Take "Take the High Road" After Having Been the Very Instigator of Said Ruckus.

What do you think, Shell? Too long?

Lol, I've really hurt your feelings.

[Athene]

The same is true for both of them. They could have easily stopped arguing with me back when I explained they were mad about statements I didn't make. In m.h.'s defense, he stopped long ago, and that's pretty rad.

You really believe you should be able come in here, throw your weight around, talk to people as though they're utter fucking garbage and expect that they should bend over and simply take whatever bullshit you dish out, don't you? 

Not me.

You will NOT talk to me any goddamn way you please, without pushback. 
I give not a fuck, who you are.

[LastPoet]

I've told you repeatedly that I accept the decision as it stands. What you seem to want from me is full retraction (and apparently the restoration of your ridiculously inflated sense of "honor"). That won't begin to happen unless you provide simple proof that such a rule actually existed at the time I "violated" it. It should be easy enough to do. 

If you CAN'T, I can rightfully assume it's not there. 

If you simply WON'T, I can assume the closest such related "rule" is so fucking sketchy that you can't actually offer it up without further suggesting staff bias. 

You can say whatever want in your effort to steamroll me into shutting up. It just makes you appear even more shady and dishonorable, in my book.

You were the one accusing staff of bias because you couldn't handle staff intervention over whatever the fuck of a fight you were having with Shell. You decided to accuse us all of bias, it is what it is.

Now shutting you up? Only you can do that. Apply ointment in the affected area.

As to your vain attempts of psychanalisys of me... you poor thing... yours and others actions are there to see.

[Aegon]

LOOK WHAT YOU DID, RHONDA

[Athene]

I've told you repeatedly that I accept the decision as it stands. What you seem to want from me is full retraction (and apparently the restoration of your ridiculously inflated sense of "honor"). That won't begin to happen unless you provide simple proof that such a rule actually existed at the time I "violated" it. It should be easy enough to do. 

If you CAN'T, I can rightfully assume it's not there. 

If you simply WON'T, I can assume the closest such related "rule" is so fucking sketchy that you can't actually offer it up without further suggesting staff bias. 

You can say whatever want in your effort to steamroll me into shutting up. It just makes you appear even more shady and dishonorable, in my book.

You were the one accusing staff of bias because you couldn't handle staff intervention over whatever the fuck of a fight you were having with Shell. You decided to accuse us all of bias, it is what it is.

Now shutting you up? Only you can do that. Apply ointment in the affected area.

As to your vain attempts of psychanalisys of me... you poor thing... yours and others actions are there to see.

I can handle a low-rent venom-spewing pig such as ShellB just fine. Assholes like her are dime a dozen.

If you accuse of me of violating a rule, then it's your goddamned job to actually produce it...not mine.
If you can't do that, than you don't have a leg to stand on.

Get that through your pointy little head, LP.

[Aegon]

Is it actually a big deal to quote a post and not change it after they edited It? I do it. A lot. Nobody's gotten upset.