Fights

[handtpipeline]

I'm guilty of saying things that offend others. Usually I'm taken completely off guard to learn they were offended. This evening I asked my wife where the grated cheese was. After standing too long with the refrigerator door open, she got up, came in to the kitchen, and found it. I pointed out if it were put in the same place each time it would save time, energy, and ultimately, the planet.

I hate the guest room!

I'm a failure at understanding what will set someone off.

Thinking back, I should have been more sensitive to Kiwi's feelings.

I know exactly what you're saying. I have a tendancy to either sound "gruff" or "smarta$$", and I don't even realize when I do it... Too much pipeliner blood in my veins probably. I really try to read over anything I post here or other forums, or even facebook because of that. Also have a tendancy to have a short fuse on an explosive temper. For me it's a lot easier to control it online than in person. Sometimes I'll start to type something, or even get it typed, but cool off just enough before pressing enter to rethink or even completely delete my comments. Never really had any trouble here, but on other forums and especially facebook...

[dbstoo]

The message here is that you REALLY should preview your post BEFORE you hit bye bye...
You can do that yaknow???

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I agree 100%. That's why I do read it several times before hitting the "Post" button. The problem is that I know what I'm trying to say, and when I review it I mentally add the "tone of voice" appropriate to what I mean to say. The people reading it don't have that same bias when they read it. It's hard to differentiate a friendly chiding from a snide comment. Sometimes it depends on the mood of the reader, yaknow?



I'm Ok with the limited edit period. It's just more convenient on other forums where the time limit does not exist.

Dan

[Gerry1964]

Look what they did to me once, they don't play around. Minnesota Dave my so called buddy was taking video while BD1 Bob was jumping up and down screaming KICK HIS FCKIN AZZ, KICK HIS FCKIN AZZ!
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Ha Ha Classic, I bet your fillets improved after that Kicking!!

Seriously The Mods do a grand job and even if its something they don't want to do.

So lets put all this behind us and Start 2015 afresh

We're meant to be professionals in what we do, we should all be proud to be part of the Best Welding Forum about so lets not fall out over a bit of name calling.

[Sandy]

There's nothing wrong with a good pizzin match every now and then, as long as it doesn't get into the "your mother wears army boots" stage. I'd rather not see this turn into a sand box at a day care center. Some folks are wired and primed to be offended. That's how they get what they want in life = get all huffy, hurt and offended go tell teacher. Some of us hardliners can tone it down, some of the limp wristed need to toughen up.

Just my opinion, but every board has it's own personality. Find one that suits and hang out.

[Slob]

I hope all that garbage is in the past as I enjoy the education, comradeship, experience, and humor of the site.

[Willie B]

I'm told my tone of voice when happily playing with a cute puppy is gruff. I don't hear it, people tell me I always sound angry. I would have expected tone couldn't be misinterpreted in print, I'd be wrong.

[Willie B]

There's nothing wrong with a good pizzin match every now and then, as long as it doesn't get into the "your mother wears army boots" stage. I'd rather not see this turn into a sand box at a day care center. Some folks are wired and primed to be offended. That's how they get what they want in life = get all huffy, hurt and offended go tell teacher. Some of us hardliners can tone it down, some of the limp wristed need to toughen up.

Just my opinion, but every board has it's own personality. Find one that suits and hang out.

You won't insult me badmouthing my mother. My mother was for many years town clerk in the small town I live in. Sometimes poorly informed newcomers will ask if I have ever met that nasty town clerk. I respond; "Yes, we've met".

[WyoRoy]

Of course, if someone's mom happened to be in the Army, she technically wears combat boots

Be calm Roy...keep your trap shut...don't remove all doubt about your character...even if it means the dogs are gonna get beat tonight.

EDIT: Gotta convince myself...DinahStevie IS a moderator...sigh.

[zapster]

So am I....



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[weldermike]

So whats wrong with women wearing combat boots? I like it! They get better traction.

[johnrbauer]

You got it Mike

[WyoRoy]

Let it rip Roy.... Now I'm curious

No way...The Zapster might take offense...and I've been 86ed from here before. Ah, what the heck...just gonna mention that with your Miller blue dress you didn't have a lot of room to talk about momma wearing combat boots. Least now the mutts are safe...

[Willie B]

Ha Ha Classic, I bet your fillets improved after that Kicking!!

Seriously The Mods do a grand job and even if its something they don't want to do.

So lets put all this behind us and Start 2015 afresh

We're meant to be professionals in what we do, we should all be proud to be part of the Best Welding Forum about so lets not fall out over a bit of name calling.

Gerry;

Most of us are Americans. 2015 is two weeks away. I don't think you understand how much trouble we can get into in two weeks.

[zapster]

No way...The Zapster might take offense...and I've been 86ed from here before. Ah, what the heck...just gonna mention that with your Miller blue dress you didn't have a lot of room to talk about momma wearing combat boots. Least now the mutts are safe...

No worries..
You are a valuable member to us with your extensive machining background to spread around...

The past is just that.
I hold NO grudges.

Getting too old for that...



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[storeman]

There's nothing wrong with a good pizzin match every now and then, as long as it doesn't get into the "your mother wears army boots" stage. I'd rather not see this turn into a sand box at a day care center. Some folks are wired and primed to be offended. That's how they get what they want in life = get all huffy, hurt and offended go tell teacher. Some of us hardliners can tone it down, some of the limp wristed need to toughen up.

Just my opinion, but every board has it's own personality. Find one that suits and hang out.

Well said Sandy.

[Gravel]

so whats wrong with women wearing combat boots? I like it! They get better traction.

dammit!!!!

[welderj]

So whats wrong with women wearing combat boots? I like it! They get better traction.

Holy sweet bejeezuz

[mikecwik]

For crying out loud. This is about the time a guy starts shouting I am offended and the forum gets shut down.

Reminds me of Gomer shouting citizens arrest.

[MinnesotaDave]

So whats wrong with women wearing combat boots? I like it! They get better traction.

Not one damn thing wrong with it

[TRBrew]

Holy sweet bejeezuz

I hope this works... I'm using Tapatalk...

This poor lass received an Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for this morale picture.

That was back when that "Undisclosed Location in SW Asia" was halfway fun. In 2007-08 the Deid "Jumped the Shark".

Oly

[mikecwik]

Loopholes. Damn them all to heck.

[MinnesotaDave]

Those women do NOT have AAACE approved chest protection on......

Think Ill make a slight adjustment in the Bylaws and let it slide for the time being......

Don't worry, I have them remove their tops so they don't get tan lines...lol

[mikecwik]

A serious question.

I like looking at heavy artillery but when it comes down to it I would rather work with small caliber. Am I alone?

[ostie01]

So whats wrong with women wearing combat boots? I like it! They get better traction.

What do you mean by combat boobs

Jeff

[MinnesotaDave]

Nah.....Leave it to me mate, I'll take them aside and give them a damn good...........talking to....

Some women need a good tounge lashing