Mark

I seem to have struck a cord with you, using your example of name calling and following it up with the comment that is shows a lack of integrity was not a good choice of words, it was not my meaning that YOU lack integrity, I will give you that.

However to make a denigrating comment like "Village idiot" and follow it up with "but we love you" does not change the fact that you called him an idiot, nor does it make up for what can be seen a personal attack. I cannot see how that would change anybodies behavior on an internet forum, if that was your aim.
Similarly deprecating my writing style and understanding of the English language will not make me a better writer, typing it in green also does not make it less insulting.

Mike usually debates the point at hand, at times bluntly. However I have seen it as a reoccurring pattern on CPA and on Beechtalk that when some are not up to the task to counter his arguments that they would interject sarcasm or belittle Mike instead, that ads no value to the discussion at hand and attenuates the value of these forums especially for someone like me who is online more for the learning experience than posting.

Hilgard

Hilgard,

Although I appreciate your comments and your position, as they relate to Mike, I respectfully disagree.

Primarily because of the fact that "This ain't his first rodeo". Meaning that Mike has repeatedly displayed a tendency, here on BT, of doing and being exactly what he's being "called out" for.

Furthermore, the fact that Mark addressed it here (with much more restraint and tact than was due) was spot on.

In the end Hilgard, I appreciate Mikes apparent knowledge and understanding on much of which he posts on here, but one doesn't need to constantly behave like a Dick, simply because they disagree with other posters on any given subject here.

In the end Hilgard, I appreciate Mikes apparent knowledge and understanding on much of which he posts on here, but one doesn't need to constantly behave like a Dick, simply because they disagree with other posters on any given subject here.

Hilgard,

Although I appreciate your comments and your position, as they relate to Mike, I respectfully disagree.

Primarily because of the fact that "This ain't his first rodeo". Meaning that Mike has repeatedly displayed a tendency, here on BT, of doing and being exactly what he's being "called out" for.

Furthermore, the fact that Mark addressed it here (with much more restraint and tact than was due) was spot on.

In the end Hilgard, I appreciate Mikes apparent knowledge and understanding on much of which he posts on here, but one doesn't need to constantly behave like a Dick, simply because they disagree with other posters on any given subject here.

In the end Hilgard, I appreciate Mikes apparent knowledge and understanding on much of which he posts on here, but one doesn't need to constantly behave like a Dick, simply because they disagree with other posters on any given subject here.

Wow, this response is full of contradictions, aspersions and horse crap.

Calling us out for calling someone out!?!?!?!

Childish?

Grown ups?

Ignore it or take it to the Jeff's. Really?


Gotta tell ya here Sport, that I disagree with everything you've posted.

Just not buying into your PC "Ignore it or run to the Jeff's" passive aggressive swill here Al.

But, hey.... Thanks for sharing.

In the end Hilgard, I appreciate Mikes apparent knowledge and understanding on much of which he posts on here, but one doesn't need to constantly behave like a Dick, simply because they disagree with other posters on any given subject here.

Got to say Allen that your argument is completely contradictory. I respect you so much. You have accomplished a lot and are extraordinary articulate. I am disappointed that you, of all people, would make such a fundamentally flawed argument. You are basically asking people to stop doing what you just did. Huh?

Still respect you but damn that is so beneath you.

Maybe you "been out da game" for too long?

To quote a wise old man..."You have a problem with some posters you should take it up with the Jeff's."

Allen:

I am trying to call out a guy who is reknown for bullying in a very soft way and your response is to bully me?

Seriously?

You want me to BRING IT? Are you drunk?

To quote a wise old man " is there any content to your rant?"

This is not your fight. Direct any further diatribe to the Jeff's.
Happy to stake my rep and my point against you any time.