I have an idea, and I include myself in this of course....if you take offense to something someone says, maybe we could PM the person we have an issue with and clear the air in private. I am as guilty as anyone with regards to this as I have posted my feelings regarding things/comments people have posted. It is nice to see everyone so ready and willing to stick up for another member, but at times there is simply a misunderstanding and no need to defend other people.

I can recall not too long ago a misunderstanding that almost had Jim B. leave the site. Some, myself and others, immediately jumped his case about an issue that was not even an issue. He meant it jokingly but it was perceived as an ignorant comment. PMing would have cleared this up without numerous people weighing in on the subject.

I am not saying dont post differing opinions about topics, that is what makes this forum fun. But if there is any doubt as to the meaning of someone's post, lets try and clear it up before jumping to conclusions....

JMHO, of course.  

Wayne

BECAUSE WE ARE ALL A BUNCH OF MOOKS ON HERE

Well, just you, Muddy... ;D ;D ;D

Speedbead, I see where you are coming from...however, I think some honest open air debate is alright. When it comes down to name calling and insulting a particular person, however, that's where I draw the line, and I'm sure other people do as well. Just remember when having a debate with someone, feel free to place informative responses, but don't resort to name calling and other immature acts. Threads like that hurt everyone.

Hey Trout it must be as cold by you as it is here That thread was started by Speedbead, not Gman : What are you gonna be like when you get to be my age???????

Well, just you, Muddy... ;D ;D ;D

G-Man, I see where you are coming from...however, I think some honest open air debate is alright. When it comes down to name calling and insulting a particular person, however, that's where I draw the line, and I'm sure other people do as well. Just remember when having a debate with someone, feel free to place informative responses, but don't resort to name calling and other immature acts. Threads like that hurt everyone.

HAHA, name's SPEEDBEAD....Nice to meet you again. j/k

I agree that open air debate is great, what I meant for everyone to think about is comments from one person to another where perceptions could differ. Case in point, my calling muddy a "mook" in another thread. Someone took offense to that even though it was not meant as offensive.

Like I said, differing opinions are what makes the world go 'round. But if unsure of the intentions of a post, don't automatically ***-u-me the worst.

Wayne (again, SPEEDBEAD for you Trout) LOL

Ha, just realized that...I must have Alzheimers like you guys ;D

Who Are You?????????

lol...I have to go to lunch, but I'll let you two guys battle it out on the thread; that is, if you can remember where the post button is  ;D

Who dat?  Who dere?

You know what "they" say the first thing to go is your memory. Oh darn! Now I forgot the point I was going to make. :