Aaaah, put it down to two weeks on duty without a day off and aching like the devil from an injury - whatever, I have over re-acted. Maybe it was one argument too many in a lousy couple of weeks. As we Brits say - I've been a bit of a prat (for the US boys that's asshole or equivelant) - not for being pissed off by Grim but for leaving as I did. The kind words affected me, especially as I genuinely thought no one would care either way, and my wife - knowing me as she does - has given me a swift slap and told me to get my act in order. Sometimes you just need to step back and look from the outside in - which I have.
I had asked Alex to delete my account but have now written and apologised and asked to stay - of course he may not choose to keep me on the forum but if you'll have me I would love to stay around.
My views on the whole issue of shils etc have not changed and I think anyone that can't control their language should be immediate history, however from now on, if I get to stay, I am not going to act like a cop. Sorry guys, too much conditioning over the years.
I have made my views clear and will abide with the consensus.
Thank you so much for the support and as John Lennon would say, "Love, love is all you need"
Grim, fixin2 has been good enough to apologise, are you sure you don't want to recipricate? I think it would really help reinstate the status quo here...
Welcome back Snuffster, I'm glad to see your wife knocked some sense into you ;o)
I stated that snuffster shouldnt leave and so on and no matter how he feels about my opinions shouldnt leave because of them because he has a wealth of knowledge you just do not see everyday.
But for fixin2, i dont owe him anything and do not expect anything from him.
This whole blow up that you guys pinned on me, even though more than half of you never read his original post, is dead and shouldve never occured.
the fact that so many people were upset is rediculous.
Oh, and to the guy who commented on my upbringing, i was to respect my elders and those who serve my country and to respect those who respect me.
For those who do not respect me and are disrespectful, i deal with. In life or on this forum.
I don't think it's ridiculus to find bad language offensive. I find it offensive too, not just Snuffster. However what I do find ridiculus is a persons refusal to say 'sorry' when he is in the wrong.
Not so long ago I was attacked on this forum. I simply reported the insults without retaliating with abuse and the issue was resolved peacefully. Thats how adults should deal with their issues, in a civilised manner. Not throw around disgusting language like children in a schoolyard
Welcome back Snuffster it would have been a great shame if you had left and I also support your stance on shils etc., but I just choose to ignore them. As the saying goes don't let the b*st*rds grind you down! Chin up mate.
Great everything has worked out,this should be a mature discussion board we are afterall keeping the snuffing tradition,and we are not some rabid Dethklok fans.
That was me, Grim. You were disrespectful to everyone on this forum with your lack of civility. We come here to discuss our favorite hobby/addiction, not to witness other people's inability to control their anger. I apologize for saying you were poorly raised. It was speculation, since there seem to be an increasing number of young people lacking the common social graces that allow society to function. Who knows why some people feel the need to bristle so much at the world around them. Maybe you were treated poorly by your classmates in school as a boy. Maybe you're a vet with PTSD. In any case, you seem to have a chip on your shoulder and want others to knock it down so you can be a tough guy. Please don't bring it here. Apologizing is the kind of graciousness that allows everyone to let bygones be bygones. It wouldn't involve grace if it required precise accounting as to who was responsible.
Rockso the rock and roll clown. Actualy now if rockso joined this list I could see leaving over that. Or here is a great qoute from that awesome show "Are you ready to get motivated, get motivated to die"
Thanks for all the kind words folks. I have started a new thread, not about me this time!!. that I think we all need to look at and make a decsion about moderators