I apologize

[Mr. Kite]

About a month or so ago I posted a pretty hateful thread saying that any thing I posted here seemed to get bashed. I was experiencing prejudice from only one member regarding my membership in a fraternity. I am sorry that I posted it and I feel bad about it. I also realize that I'm probably the only one that remembers it. I'm just trying to clean up my side of the street. I had a friend that used to tell me that sometimes we are like people at a nudist colony, always looking for the differences and not the similarities. I flipped out about one guy when I should have realized that 99.9% of folks have been very cool to me. I do care about this forum and I will keep myself under control.

[KeithC]

I know nothing about the incident but kudos to you for owning up to the things you felt you did wrong or mishandled.

We've all done it at one time or another whether on the internets or in our "real" life!

[tennisplayer]

Awe, go fly a kite! Sorry, had to. I know what you mean. I just changed the title of a thread for the same reason. I just saw a lot of boutique amps for sale and asked, "if these are so great, why are people selling them?"

Holy cow, one guy takes it personal and whines and moans that perhaps I needed to investigate more before "I" bought and bla bla bla. What that had to do with the post I'll never know.

Some people just look for a way to argue I guess.

[PUCKBOY99]

Who cares....... here's a beer ! :BEER

[gkoelling]

About a month or so ago I posted a pretty hateful thread saying that any thing I posted here seemed to get bashed. I was experiencing prejudice from only one member regarding my membership in a fraternity. I am sorry that I posted it and I feel bad about it. I also realize that I'm probably the only one that remembers it. I'm just trying to clean up my side of the street. I had a friend that used to tell me that sometimes we are like people at a nudist colony, always looking for the differences and not the similarities. I flipped out about one guy when I should have realized that 99.9% of folks have been very cool to me. I do care about this forum and I will keep myself under control.

You're right, I don't remember the thread. I do know this, though...if you stick around long enough, you're bound to show your ass eventually.

Search my posts and you'll find both cheeks exposed more than once.

[cottoneyedjoe]

You know, when I was younger, people used to tell me to let things other people said "roll off my back" because chances were they were ruining your day and they probably didn't even think twice about the things they said.

You just proved all those folks wrong.

It takes a man, much bigger than myself, to apologize for things that have gone past and to take responsibility.

That helps to restore my faith in this world (albeit just a little...)

Thanks.

[Midnight Lady]

Saying "I'm sorry" and/or "I was wrong" makes you a big big man in my book. We all regret things we've done or said but so few of us take the time to set the record straight or make amends.

Kudos to you.

[lifeiswonderful]

Hug it out!

[violetlove]

Ha, what did he know. People in a nudist colony are the least judgemental people you will ever meet. They have shrugged off all attitude toward our differences. They are not hiding anything.
It's a good thought though, to focus on the positives.
When I'm surfing youtube, I see the most vicious hateful, things written, and it makes me grateful for the vibe of this forum.

[EricPeterson]

saying "i'm sorry" and/or "i was wrong" makes you a big big man in my book. We all regret things we've done or said but so few of us take the time to set the record straight or make amends.

Kudos to you.


+1,

[scottlr]

:dude:dude:dude:drink:drink:drink

[dave r.]

"I'd like to apologize to my wife Nancy...please don't make a mockery of this"

[eBay]

About a month or so ago I posted a pretty hateful thread saying that any thing I posted here seemed to get bashed. I was experiencing prejudice from only one member regarding my membership in a fraternity. I am sorry that I posted it and I feel bad about it. I also realize that I'm probably the only one that remembers it. I'm just trying to clean up my side of the street. I had a friend that used to tell me that sometimes we are like people at a nudist colony, always looking for the differences and not the similarities. I flipped out about one guy when I should have realized that 99.9% of folks have been very cool to me. I do care about this forum and I will keep myself under control.

That can really feel like it's coming from all directions when it's only one or two people. I used to have a particular member who seemed to follow me around and do that. Sometimes, it would even be in a thread I created. He's still here. He stopped finally but I'm not exactly sure what happened. I got a lot tighter on what I would write and one time he totally put his foot in his mouth and my comeback made him look like an ass in front of a lot of the well known guys.

But I was pretty immature back then too and would say all sorts of stupid stuff that he could jump on. I went through a period of just doing witty one liners to deal with it. It was sort of like guerrilla warfare tactics--sneak in, hit and run. It kind of tightened up my writing (who would know now huh as I babble in your thread?).

Some things that can slow this stuff down is avoiding absolutes, keeping it about your subjective opinions, and just avoiding threads that can only go from bad to worse.

Still, it's cool that you're trying to own your stuff. I have noticed that if one has an inordinate need for attention, approval, or has anger issues, they will really have a lot of trouble from time to time. So working on your own stuff is commendable and will really improve both your contributions and your enjoyment of this place.

[Lawn Jockey]

I didn't mean to piss you off.

Good on ya!!

:BEER

[Guitar Slinger6]

Well ok,...but don't let it happen again, whatever it was. We all have had less than high light reel moments, except for me. :rolleyes: Things happen, but you seem to be a stand up guy. You appoligize better than I do, I usually say I am sorry you your'e a jack ass. I don't know why people don't accept my sincere attempt at mending the fences? :dunno

[Road King]

Very admirable Mr. Kite.

BTW, I'll be back in your neck of the woods next week. I'm remodeling some houses in Webster and Seabrook.

BA

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

* removes needles from Mr. Kite doll *

[Flyin' Brian]

Way to go Mr K. Many have shown their less than pleasant side here, I am absolutely one of them and I readily own it. To be able to do that isn't always the easiest thing to do, as sometimes our buttons are pushed very readily. Good for you. I will take a lesson from your example.

[Mr. Kite]

* removes needles from Mr. Kite doll *

:roll

[epluribus]

...and so it is another perfectly well-intentioned thread wobbles off into the ether...

:roll

Y'knew it wasn't gonna get past page 2 Mr. K.

Good on ya all the same! :BEER