Ferret said:
Well, there's a difference between replies and outright flames. A question for you, Shawn: Why do you post here? You comment about how stupid everyone else who posts here is, but here you are? Does this fill some void in your life by picking on people that play a different style than you? Does it increase your self-esteem to bully on other people? I've seen this from other users that have come here. After a while, they stopped w/ the ego crap and started to contribute some great work. However, you've been here for a while. When are you going to actually contribute anything worth reading?
-Ferret
"I'd put you on my ignore list, but I'm a moderator and I have to see everything."
I could ask you the same question-what have you offered up? When was the last time you wrote an article for SCG or here? What do you contribute by coming onto forums to argue with 'people such as myself'?
If you've looked, I've written numerous articles over the years, and I have the same right to be here. If I want to say something, even if you think it might be dumb or you disagree, I won't second guess.
And I didn't call everyone (once again another misquote) stupid. I did say that there is an elitist attitude and some people have egos. Did I mention those people? No. ,because that beef is with me and them. However, if you look around, you'll see people popping in with their two cents to try and get their shots in on me.
But, I really don't care. I've written here, contributed, and always been outspoken. If your conception of 'contributing' is different-so be it. And if moderators want to ignore me-so be it. You don't see me complaining, and I'll actually encourage anyone that wants to.
It amazes me how piped up people become whenever I say something that might offend them. If they are such the bigger man, why not just ignore my comments? There are allot of people I still respect, and you are not one of them Mr. Ferret, on this site. If you've ever looked, I've written for every site. Yep. And my articles on cheating, politics in Magic, warnings, stalling, game tactics, all display my enthusiasm for this game. Apparently I am not Will Brinkman's counter-part, am I now? I won't kiss
oink Mr. Ferret, not yours or anyone else's. And BTW, it is a little hypocritical coming from you, considering some of your own actions you have displayed in games I've watched you play. I'd second guess your Clinton finger wagging at me.
The question arose about multi-player politics, and I replied. I have every right to do so. If you disagree- fair enough. I won't sugar glaze anything I write, and everyone who's known me (if you've paid any attention Mr. Ferret), or read my articles, know that I don't. Call me T.A.'s P.R.
"Once again, if you read the initial post, it seems there was some communication breakdown between the friends. Yes, they might have played together for a while but if someone does something "out of the blue" that hasn't been done by anyone in a while, you're going to be like "what did he do THAT for?" And yes, you can ask him directly what was he thinking, but like Isty's thread about his playgroup situation, it seems to me that the intent of the thread was to ask outsiders opinions, based on what little was given of the group dynamics, whether that player was out of line or Limited was out of line. And "last I checked", that's perfectly "legal" too."
Yes, and the last time I checked, it is perfectly legal to state my own opinion. I am sorry you disagree. As I stated before, if my friend came on here complaining, or seeking advice, I'd second guess my 'friendship' with him/her.
"What amazes me is that if this is just a card game, you even bother replying to this stuff. Of course, first you have to know the difference between actual whining and asking someone's opinion..."
Sorry I don't understand what you are saying. My remark on it 'merely being a card' game applied to the remarks, and actions, made on multiplayer 'politics'. And, oh, I know the difference between whining and asking for an opinion. Whining are the above replies over spilled milk. Go find a friggin' napkin and get over it. Asking for an opinion over spilled milk-now, that is just stupid.
"It's OK, you can refer to me by name.
Take this however you'd like Shawn. I'm not trying trying to pick a fight, and I apologize for jumping in when I'm really not trying to team-up, but you knew you were going to get under people's skin with your comments. Based on your response it sounds like your beef is with a particular few, I just ask that you don't bunch the entirety of the CPA into that group by taking random stabs at people who haven't been here long enough to **** with you."
Ok Mike, I see what you are saying. And apology accepted. But, you are right, I knew I was going to get under people's skins. But the skin here is so thin. Should that stop me from basing my opinion? Does anyone here actually know me? Have they actually met me? Both answers are "No". My persona on-line is exactly how I want it to be perceived, so I am not embarrassed about how I portray myself. You are right again, Mike, that my beef are with a few people, but those people are the ones who are in 'charge'. Or, they represent the trolling slim that resides on the forums; once it sticks, it is hard to get it off of you.
Let me repeat this again-I didn't bunch you all in. Those who understood my comments knew full well what I meant. If you didn't Mike-I apologize.
"I don't know what EVERYONE thinks but this is a close-knit "Virtual" community and we're like friends who meet at a coffee house, we all have our own little grips and things that bother us so why can't we come here and express how we feel about them and in return read some worthwhile (and some not-so-worthwhile) responses?
Everyone has something to offer and besides, the dynamics of this place could use a little stretching."
Yep-this one minded community (to those who are) could use a little stretching. From the beginning, till now, people realize how I will come off. So if you are so upset, stop reading my posts. Or, have the moderators, owners, ban me or knock me off. But they won't because they realize I am not doing anything that cause for them to do so. They also realize that not everyone is the same, and while I mean seem like an
oink, I still bring something to the table-even if you disagree with what I say.
The best comparison I can make is with T.A.'s main component-Andy. What an
oink he was on-line, and his writing was no better. But in real life, when you talk to him, you realize
on-line doesn't transition over to
reality. Personas are put out there for a reason, and the on-line community (regardless if you hate it) provides that outlet. Andy and I have a lot in common. But, let's be honest, some of you guys enjoy the attitude I bring, and even get bothered enough to reply. I must be doing something right.
HOUTS
