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Techrepublic has many interesting birds. What is the best or worst thing anyone has said to you on Techrepublic.

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by Steven S. Warren

I have been told a lot of things over the years that are good and bad. But one of my favorite was someone that told me the following after we had a discussion:

"Hypocrisy, thy name is Steven" I chuckled over that one.

Best,
Steven

by jamesrl

Maybe you should seek counselling.....

Do I have a thick skin? Somewhat - how is that for an answer.

I do not mind at all when a regular poster flames me - for them I have thick skins.

When someone I don't know flames me, I do tend to argue more and use cool disspassionate logic less.

James

by cg it

he did ask for that one. can't be the worst anyone's said.

Thick skin? Me? naw I take everything personally.

What's the worst think I ever said to someone? " .....a puss boil on the arse of humanity".

by Steven S. Warren

I like to reply to myself. It makes it more real for me. We should all talk to ourselves. You should see the things I say to myself at 200AM when a cluster of SQL Servers crash. Talk about counseling.

by Member 25348569

But then I do participate in the forum formerly known as "miscellaneous" in my guise as an Evangelising Atheist.

Most Christian peers usually ignore me over matters of religion but one MrMiami took me on head on. Such fun.

Neil

Thinking about it, though, I'm not sure whether that corresponds to "best" or "Worst".

by Member 25348569

It had some really good characters who have since moved on.

:)

tell you, I'm having real trouble liking this site at the moment. It so absolutely doesn't fit the way I used to use it.

by onbliss

He has honored us with his presence once again. It looks like he is just using a different screen name :-)

by shellbot

can't think of much off hand..

some idiot called me arrogant..(hmm..not quite sure why)

oh, and when my cat was missing someone made a rude remark i took rather personally.

I can be quite thin skinned at times, but i get over it quick enough :)

by kiltie

I remember him posting that bit in another discussion.

WOW did he get attacked for that.

Your friends here at TR rallied to your defence (nice to be in such a large happy family)

I myself, didn't post, although I wanted to, but that was because the others had got there first, and done it so well!!!

by shellbot

to say the least :)

was nice to see so many stand up for me..especially since i am such a basket case half the time :)

as JD says..the more the merrier.. :)

by jdclyde

As I am slightly opinionated, for many it has been a love or hate situation for my posts.

As I really don't care about the people that are in the hate/dislike class, I don't really pay attention enough to remember anything specific.

Guess that at least answers the think skin question though.

There have been many nice things, but I am far too modest to list them here! :8}

All in all, TR members are a great bunch.

by jamesrl

I meant it with the kindest kind of kidding.

I had a chance to reflect on the question on my ride home.

I would like to think that I attack someone's statement or position, but not the individual themselves. I get riled when people make personal attacks and assasinate the charecter of an individual. Now I may have slipped at times into that mode myself, but I dont' like to do it, and I have apologised for it. I've also taken my peers to task on it. I've probably had bigger reactions when someone does it to someone else than to me.

James

by mickster269

I don't think anyone has ever said anything insulting to me. I try and stay off the politcal and religious threads. That doesn't leave too many other controversial threads left.

Since I don't say anything controversial, I don't piss anyone off, so no insults.

by shellbot

if ya want we can throw a few insults your way. :)

I don't want you to feel excluded or anything, because thats not fair.

Is there any particular kind of insult you would prefer/not prefer? :P

by mickster269

I really don't want a rehash of someone else's insult.

I mean, how embarssing would it be to get hit with a used, second hand insult?

(Although, I would love to use the one- "jd's got a revolving door on his closet of sexuality " again...)

by Sonja Thompson

Probably the rudest things I've heard from the TR community had nothing to do with what I said... instead, they chose to insult the picture that I posted on the site.

"HELLO SONJA, YOU NEED A NEW PICTURE. THE GANSTER LOOK IS OUT."

"That is one of the dumbest looking pictures I've ever seen."

"My same thoughts. I don't read the columns because of the stupid pic. Maybe small on my part but that is pathetic to represent a company but that exposure. WOW!"

I have to admit that I was a tad offended, and even though I changed my avatar, I still think it's a cute picture.

by jamesrl

You know whether or not I like the pic is entirely moot.

Why should someone judge you based on an avatar/picture? If I may be judgemental for a moment, I find that a judgemental gesture.

I only judge you on your writing. Should someone judge Bill Detwiller because he(like me) is a little, um , jolly?

James

by jdclyde

Sounds like when a certain member here was told he "punches like a girl".....

Now run along and stop posting stupid posts..... ;\

by dawgit

It could be a great way to hide a shiner. B-)
-looks better than my broken wrench, but then again, maybe that does fit to me.

by tony hopkinson

Lets see

rat fink commie

Commie rat fink

fink commie rat

Recently an erudite spokesman for one particular view point called me a prick. Which is occasionally accurate, though not in this particular case.

My absolute favourite though and probably the first time someone lit the blue touch paper.

Unamerican.

That one hurt I mean can't you tell?

by maecuff

someone threaten to kill me once. Seriously. Because I didn't see eye to eye with him on some political issues, he said that if he could, he would find me and kill me.

I cried for weeks. It changed my life.

by maecuff

about the same. I'm stuck in a loop. Although, I do get the whole weekend off this weekend, so tomorrow is REALLY Friday.

And I'm NOT scary. Dammit.

by dmambo

TechExec, you call Mae "skeery"?!?!!

I'd be waaaay too frightened of her to call her something like that. She's too menacing.

by jamesrl

Of you as a Dixie Chick. And thats not a bad thing in my books.

You can't let crazy people let you down.

I was once in an elected position in a political party in Canada. I met a guy my own age a number of times, and we became friends, but not that close. I called him occasionally, he became part of a larger network of political friends and aquaintences.

Long story short, I didn't know him that well, I guess. He ended up killing himself about 4 months after I was last in touch with him.

At the time, I wept and beat myself up. Why couldn't I have noticed. Maybe I could have paid more attention. Maybe I could have reached out and been a better friend.

It took me years of maturing to realize that the signs were there for me to see, and crying and worrying about it certainly couldn't help me or him.

There are people out there who have problems and are mentally ill, and you can't guess how they might react. You can try your best, and fail. But what you can't do is worry too much about how they react.

I hope it didnt make a negative permanent impact on your life. Honestly, find someone you can talk about it with - counsellor, pastor, psychologist.

James

by maecuff

I didn't mean it. In fact, I found it funny.

You really need to get the whole 'Dixie Chicks' image out. I'm not blond and I'm not a 'country girl'. Hmmm..Angelina Jolie. Yeah, THAT'S who I'm mistaken for most often. :)

by faradhi

Both threatened me based on my screen name. They are convinced that I am one them thar A - Rabs.

I think it was Laredo that told me to be afraid. ooooooo!

You got to love empty threats from small minds! :D

-edited because I cannot spell.

by jdclyde

that I am such a horrible speeler or I would accuse your inabiltiy to speel being a sign of a small mind.... :p

by maecuff

They had you all shook up, huh? :)

I love the death threats, they are funny. How moronic to make physical threats in this environment.

by dawgit

for every idiot who told me that, I'd have enough to put them all on a bus to Afgani-land. In your case, I'd be real upset if I heard that said to you.

by maecuff

and I appreciate it.

Given our current situation, I get called foul names nearly every day. No death threats yet..but who knows what's next.

My husband and my older son are struggling with this. They're very protective.

by jamesrl

Thats who I used to look like....number one from ST TNG.

And there is a brunette in the Dixie Chicks, she just has a hard time getting a word in edgewise.

James

by jdclyde

back in the 80's, I was told I looked like rick springfield. not any more...... ;\

by jaqui

I have armour plating ]:)

what was the worst thing someone called me?
danged if I know, I don't really pay attention to it. :D
[ that armour plating ya know ]

I know I've pissed a few people off and I'm pretty sure they called me something nasty, I just don't remember, nor do I really care.

by jaqui

may be right :D

I am twisted and have reverse opinions and attitude than most people.

by maecuff

I'll start keeping tabs on the horrible things people say about you. That way, we'll have someting entertaining to read when we're in the sixth level of hell.

by dawgit

about when I thought you were a 'Gurl'. Silly me. I was corrected. now I know.

by jaqui

just wait.

you'll really have a conniption then ]:)
since one day I will be. :D

by dmambo

But of course, I'm in good company after being called that.

I only cried for two days and sulked for a week more.

by jaqui

poor DM.

when someone calls you a name, call them one back or ignore it. :p

edited just cause

by maecuff

I ONLY called you that because it was true. :)

Don't thank me, I'm here to help. I figure, if I can help you see your shortcomings, you'll be better off as a human. It's just a free service I offer...

by jdclyde

I got to use Mae's saying somewhere other than on TR! :D

yes, I still added the standard nickel to the tab for usage. B-)

by rfink

Someone once told me that because we disagreed on how much power the police should have. He did say he was sorry later because he misunderstood were I was coming from.

by techexec2

I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.

P.S. Of course, there are some here who [b]prefer[/b] to live on their knees...with show tunes playing!

:^0

B-)

by techexec2

Great to see you!

You're SUCH an instigator! I don't have any idea what you're talking about! Why on EARTH are you bringing JD into this?

You have quite an imagination for someone in whom we trust the care of the duckies!

P.S. By the way...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

by techexec2

I hope all is going well for you on your weekend off.

Were you intending to reply to something posted by JD? Did you reply in the wrong place?

See you later...[b]alligator![/b]

:^0

:x

B-)

by nicknielsen

because I had the temerity to disagree with Max on one of his hot-button issues.

I thanked him. :D

by tig2

But I was being an idiot so I guess that's okay.

While I tend to let it roll off, it is possible to hurt my feelings if you catch me at the wrong time. And then I get over it.

Just moments ago I told my partner that I was being a whiny a$$ titty baby. I was- it's too darned COLD!

by maecuff

the fact that my favorite thing to call people is being appreciated and used elsewhere.

by grolan

What do you mean, cold? This is the best time of year in Minn. I haven't even gotten my coat out of the closet yet. It isn't cold until it's below zero...

by tig2

I AM being a whiny a$$ titty baby. My birthday is mid October and I will tolerate snow any time AFTER. This year we got snow before. Wasn't ready to go from decent weather to snow quite so quickly.

Being a transplant, I generally need a couple, three weeks to acclimate to winter. By November, I won't be wearing a coat either.

Deer opener in 10 days. Need some snow on the ground for that... up north!

Edit- typo

by onbliss

October is the best month of the year in MN. I just like the nip in the air, everything is almost has shades of orange, red, brown with just a bit of green here and there. And when the Sun shines through the empty trees and when one can see the contrast of blue sky with such vibrant color - It's lovely.

I only wish we had few more months like October.

by maecuff

And I've been pouty ever since. I was under enough stress as it was to have everything here all wonky. I de-stress here. All in all, I hate it.

There. I'm pretty sure that will earn me the whiny ass titty baby award for the month of October. (Sorry Mambo..I know you've had your eye on that award).

by maecuff

exactly as intended.

It's been a nice weekend. I'm going shopping in a few minutes and will spend the rest of a rainy Sunday watching Nick and Nora Charles movies..

by jdclyde

"I don't care about losing all the money. It's losing all the stuff."

Navin: You look so beautiful and peaceful, you almost look dead.

"There are SNAILS on her plate!"

"Die, you random son of a bitch."

Navin: I'm gonna bounce back and when I do I'm gonna buy you a diamond so big it's gonna make you puke.
Marie: I don't wanna puke.

Navin: Now be totally honest. You do have a boyfriend don't you.
Marie: Kind of
Navin: I know this is our first date but do you think the next time you make love to your boyfriend you could think of me?
Marie: Well I haven't made love to him yet.
Navin: That's too bad. Do you think its possible that someday you could make love with me and think of him?
Marie: Who knows maybe you and he could make love and you could think of me.
Navin: I'd be happy to be in there somewhere.

Navin: Why are you crying? And why are you wearing that old dress?
Marie: Because I just heard a song on the radio that reminded me of the way we were.
Navin: What was it?
Marie: "The Way We Were."

lord I love that show! :D

by problemsolversolutionseeker

Being a old anti-PC white male conservative opiniated Christian with ADD who lives in the South, you develop a thick skin.

I think I am thick headed as well, because I read some responses to my posts, and draw a complete blank as to their meaning. Scratch my bald head and move on.

There are quite a few posts that get too personal. Posting is like driving; we do things while we are driving that we would never do in person. Gutless.

Selah.

by dawgit

I bet I'll get over it. (wish you luck)
what counts is above the belt, sitting on your shoulders, anyway, the rest is just to play with, and keep us amused.

by dawgit

... it's always a matter of perspective. Baskets are very useful at times, and sometimes we all need to be put in one for a while. (and it always beats getting put in a box.)

by dawgit

before I imcriminate myself. B-) actually I was try'n NOT to think about one of those nice pine boxes. :_| I've avoiding those. But I guess I've always been an out-of-the-box thinkers anyway. ;)

by shellbot

i used to love playing in boxes when i was a kid. I remember once getting a new fridge and we were thrilled at the big box from it..must have had that for about 6 months before we trashed it completely.

It was 101 things..a car, a desk (for playing school), a supermarket checkout, a space ship..etc

Wow..my parents were right..spend a fortune on fancy toys and they just sat in the corner..but a cardboard box..ah..the things we did..

but baskets do have thier uses :)

by jdclyde

I still love playing in a box..... ]:)

:x

gg, where ARE you? ?:| How are you POSSIBLY missing out on this?

by gadgetgirl

was waiting for an apt time to reply....

which is now.....

You still loving playing in a box? Hmm.

With your codpiece, right?

Just like Robin and his Merry Men.

Oh.

Sorry.

It was the Merry Men you wanted to play "in the box" with, would that be it??

Gotcha! ]:)

GG

:x

*Glow Alert*
(J.I.C.)

by dmambo

You were right!!!! I should have stayed away from that one, GG.

That damn glow alert is like a wet paint sign - just can't resist checking it out. But now I'm all flushed and my arms are prickly.

It'll all be part of my documentation for when they have to separate the Pure from the Impure - you know, The Apurecalypse.

by jdclyde

your thinking of the wrong box...... :p

Must be a culture thing? ]:)

Dang, had to explain one yesterday too....

by gadgetgirl

you don't have to explain anything at all...

;)

I was.............just............

"playing with you......"

Mambo - Apurecalypse ...now? !!! :p :D

GG

by gadgetgirl

thanks for that.

Totally unexpected gigglefit.

You owe me monitor wipes!!

I can see why you didn't reply -oh, the temptation, the temptation! Oh, my mucky mind!

Grief. That nearly surpassed the other gigglefit I had today, but not quite....

(Colleague was whistling, conversation got onto an old piece of music, when he came out with "There's a good triple-tongue part in that ....." Nuff said?!)

GG

]:)

by shellbot

i know..i had an extreme gigglefit :)
I've been sitting here for over an hour resisting the temptation to reply to that!!

i think i have to..i'll keep it mild though ]:)

hehe..its nice to know i'm not the only one with a dirty mind :)

by jdclyde

Shell my dear, that is what you love about me!

:D

At least you always know where you stand with me..... And yes, I posted to Rob. See!

You CAN learn to see DE's in everything like the rest of us!
[b]
I nominate Shell for membership in the impure bregade![/b] :x

by lorddragondan

Works fine most of the time. But I'm not on speaking terms with myself right now. Enjoying the quiet but I could use some logical input. Especially at 2:00 AM when alone and the headaches are beginning to build.

by mjd420nova

That's an awfully meaningful word, and has a lot of conotations that go with it. I have been accused of being insightful and controversial even though I can't spell all the big words, I do know what they mean. I have had bosses that managed by perception, and that is not a good thing. One must know and not perceive what's going on. I take all criticism with a grain of salt, but do take them into consideration as everyone has their own point of veiw that is coached in their own experiences.

by mjwx

But the worst thing I have been called is an American. I jest, I jest, we Aussies love you we really do.

That being said I do get in the odd flame war but I don't take it too personally. I tend to cool down quickly, especially when someone throws a bucket of cold logic over me.

As for the best thing I couldn't narrow it down, peoples sense of humour I'd have to say would be the best thing here.

by rob mekel

So here is where you all have been giggling around.

I was wondering why GG didn't get in to the "tall" mix-up.
It's good to know she didn't lose her wit :)

Can imagen that one can't get out easily of a "triple-tongue part" gigglefit. :)

Rob

by ccrobinson

I rarely do anything but lurk here, so I haven't gotten flamed here yet. However, on another board where I post frequently, I was compared to Satan by somebody who was/is, frankly, an idiot. Since I had no respect for him in the first place, my response was to laugh at him.

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