pedro2112 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Another Soap Opera thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway...That's it, I've had with your attitude, Goobs! I am never coming back to TRF again! Goodbye forever, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Now that I've had some time to think it over I am coming back to TRF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... It seems to me that the jumping started when Mr. IsNot came back a mere few hours after his supposed departure and now 48 hours after that. It's one thing to say farewell dramatically before leaving and then another to come back so shortly after. It gives off a very strong of a desperate need for attention, which I've noticed tends to generate a negative response from online communities. Come to think of it, people react negatively to this kind of thing off the internet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Now that I've had some time to think it over I am coming back to TRF.This is why we need a dislike button. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Now that I've had some time to think it over I am coming back to TRF. Damn.....I was hoping you would stay away.....so I could win the Caption Game more often..... :P :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. I guess my point is this - I've seen SO many people on TRF over the years who were contributing to the board for a long time, and then they decide to leave or be slightly dramatic or have a bad day or say one bad thing or doesn't express themselves in a way everyone likes or whatever and everyone is ready to turn on them and dismiss anything positive they ever contributed as completely worthless. Sometimes a person's true colors come out in these kinds of situations and it isn't always very attractive. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't enjoy groups of people jumping on someone and tearing them apart when they're down, unless of course they were nothing but a troll to begin with, which again isn't the case here. I have no idea what he was referring to. If he said something disrespectful, that's unfortunate and I don't support that, but I truly don't know and besides I'm not directly involved in it. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway.I am now 45 and the biggest thing that I have learned since I was 20 is that I don't know shit about anything! :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say.Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway.I am now 45 and the biggest thing that I have learned since I was 20 is that I don't know shit about anything! :) When I was 20, I knew..........umm.........well, I really didn't know anything. I was stoned that year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I've been on the board since I was 12, and I love it here! The admins on this site are fantastic, the people are amazing and truly they are great folk. It would be heartbreaking to see one of my favorite people on the board, Kenneth, Ovningskora, or Mr. IsNot, leave permanently. Heck, I'm going to stay on this board until either I die or the board gets shut down by a radical socialist government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say.Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway.I am now 45 and the biggest thing that I have learned since I was 20 is that I don't know shit about anything! :) When I was 20, I knew..........umm.........well, I really didn't know anything. I was stoned that year. I wish I knew half of what I thought I knew at 20. I'd be a freakin' genius. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I wish nothing but the best for Mr.IsNot/Kenneth and hope that he will consider this a hiatus. I think he brings a lot to the board. I think we all (well, most of us at least) bring a lot to the board and wouldn't want to lose his contributions. M.IN For you, I offer this poem that has always brought me inner peace. May it do the same for you. Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. I guess my point is this - I've seen SO many people on TRF over the years who were contributing to the board for a long time, and then they decide to leave or be slightly dramatic or have a bad day or say one bad thing or doesn't express themselves in a way everyone likes or whatever and everyone is ready to turn on them and dismiss anything positive they ever contributed as completely worthless. Sometimes a person's true colors come out in these kinds of situations and it isn't always very attractive. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't enjoy groups of people jumping on someone and tearing them apart when they're down, unless of course they were nothing but a troll to begin with, which again isn't the case here. I have no idea what he was referring to. If he said something disrespectful, that's unfortunate and I don't support that, but I truly don't know and besides I'm not directly involved in it. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway. I just looked through the last few pages of the autism thread. It's possible I missed the post he's being torn apart for but I saw nothing that would merit this response. He might be accused of having a rather smug/know it all attitude because of his internship but nothing to illicit some of the responses that were given. I only have infrequent (but regular) contact with someone with autism, so it's entirely possible that some of the comments were seen significantly harsher by those who are closely touched by it or I missed a few pages of incredibly insensitive posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. I guess my point is this - I've seen SO many people on TRF over the years who were contributing to the board for a long time, and then they decide to leave or be slightly dramatic or have a bad day or say one bad thing or doesn't express themselves in a way everyone likes or whatever and everyone is ready to turn on them and dismiss anything positive they ever contributed as completely worthless. Sometimes a person's true colors come out in these kinds of situations and it isn't always very attractive. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't enjoy groups of people jumping on someone and tearing them apart when they're down, unless of course they were nothing but a troll to begin with, which again isn't the case here. I have no idea what he was referring to. If he said something disrespectful, that's unfortunate and I don't support that, but I truly don't know and besides I'm not directly involved in it. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway. I just looked through the last few pages of the autism thread. It's possible I missed the post he's being torn apart for but I saw nothing that would merit this response. He might be accused of having a rather smug/know it all attitude because of his internship but nothing to illicit some of the responses that were given. I only have infrequent (but regular) contact with someone with autism, so it's entirely possible that some of the comments were seen significantly harsher by those who are closely touched by it or I missed a few pages of incredibly insensitive posts.Blah, blah blah blah, blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah..... :P (Edited because I was not sure on the spelling of one of the words.) Edited April 28, 2013 by snowdogged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. I guess my point is this - I've seen SO many people on TRF over the years who were contributing to the board for a long time, and then they decide to leave or be slightly dramatic or have a bad day or say one bad thing or doesn't express themselves in a way everyone likes or whatever and everyone is ready to turn on them and dismiss anything positive they ever contributed as completely worthless. Sometimes a person's true colors come out in these kinds of situations and it isn't always very attractive. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't enjoy groups of people jumping on someone and tearing them apart when they're down, unless of course they were nothing but a troll to begin with, which again isn't the case here. I have no idea what he was referring to. If he said something disrespectful, that's unfortunate and I don't support that, but I truly don't know and besides I'm not directly involved in it. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway. I just looked through the last few pages of the autism thread. It's possible I missed the post he's being torn apart for but I saw nothing that would merit this response. He might be accused of having a rather smug/know it all attitude because of his internship but nothing to illicit some of the responses that were given. I only have infrequent (but regular) contact with someone with autism, so it's entirely possible that some of the comments were seen significantly harsher by those who are closely touched by it or I missed a few pages of incredibly insensitive posts. It's the very first post in this thread, and it's crystal clear that the autism thread is what's set him off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Sorry. I skipped over that huge chunk of a paragraph the first time I read the post. Holy crap. My SO has a close relative who is mildly autistic and schizophrenic. They're very nice people and do their best to provide all the care in the world for him, but it's still incredibly hard on everyone. I've lost count of the times she's come to me balling her eyes out because she doesn't know what to do. She wants to help and does when she can but at the same time, it's hard. Sure, you can go to the doctors, the specialists, read the books, surf the net and try to figure it out and you do your absolute best but in the end, when that guy is having a huge episode 3-6 times per day it really takes a toll on everyone in the long run, no matter how dedicated, loving and caring they are. How they've managed to make everything work so that everything is so close to the typical image of a normal, functioning family as they have it is beyond me. They have my utmost respect for being able to do it. I don't know how I'd be able to keep from breaking down after a few months. It has been 2 years since he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Sure, they're all handling it much better, and he's gotten slightly better with his episodes, but you can tell it's still hard on them and they're still giving 110% to assure a quality life for him. Kenneth, I'm sorry your internship taught you nothing. I hope one day you will get the chance to walk in someone else's shoes. Edited April 28, 2013 by USB Connector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I didn't read the OP very carefully and I didn't know what happened in the autism thread. After reading through both of them, I'm going to have to agree with USB Connector's post above. I thought Mr. IsNot was a good poster, and I always enjoyed his contributions to this board, but what he said was f***ing harsh and uncalled for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 FWIW, when people leave in dramatic fashion by announcing it, there's always a backlash. I hope that there aren't negative posts, but if there are, just know that's par for the course. I sincerely wish I had been wrong about this. Seriously people, he really didn't say anything bad, is it necessary to jump on people every time they decide to announce they're leaving and are a tad dramatic? I could understand if he was a troll or being really negative, but that's just not the case here. Anyway... Really? Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope so), but the remark about "moan about your 14-year old shitting himself. . . piss about how your son isn't what you wanted", etc. - that seems pretty clearly aimed at Ghost Girl and the others on the autism thread with children who are low-functioning. OP's desires to work with children with autism is noble, but he's 20 and right now Thinks He Has All The Answers. Just like all of us did when we were 20. It was a pretty shitty thing to say. Still, I'm not going to kick someone while they're down just because they're young and haven't figured everything out yet. None of us have. Anyway.I am now 45 and the biggest thing that I have learned since I was 20 is that I don't know shit about anything! :)The day that I realized that I didn't know everything was the day that I considered myself a man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Kenneth, I'm sorry your internship taught you nothing. I hope one day you will get the chance to walk in someone else's shoes. inb4thisisyourthirdpostheresinceyousaidyouweregoneforgood Since I've been too harsh to be given any consideration regarding my personal experiences, and since if I do open up I will just continue to receive extremely discouraging hypocritical (notice: in the OP I am putting you in autistic person's shoes...) and simply false claims like this... I'll just stick with my TOST... I'll have some TOST with some milk.. And maybe I'll eventually fade like the best poster there ever was to browse these pages: ghostworks. You don't know me you know what I'm sayin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 And yeah I read all the posts... bathory wins best poster award as per usual... Short, concise, entertaining... Just a perfect post. He gets 4 internets and a cyber BJ from my cyber hoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I apologized to GG and she didn't seem to have a reaction to begin with so I'm pretty sure, unless she wants to speak up about something... That anymore bickering about any of this is simply dwelling on the past... Easy not to do on a Rush forum... Hard to do with one's personal life and tough to traumatic experiences. Ya feel me dogs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'll embrace a false gangsta persona, and maybe spam this thread so it's fit-for-closing status is accelerated... Ain't nothin' but love and weed comin' from me, ya dig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'm an oversensitive manchild when it comes to this subject, but dat ain't mean I'm not the real shit. Understood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I apologized to GG and she didn't seem to have a reaction to begin with so I'm pretty sure, unless she wants to speak up about something... That anymore bickering about any of this is simply dwelling on the past... Easy not to do on a Rush forum... Hard to do with one's personal life and tough to traumatic experiences. Ya feel me dogs? I for one HELLA feel you dog. Makes sense... Damn these haters all they eva do is BIIIIITCH... f**k dawg. I'm to chill for that. Pass me the blunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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