Thanks for your well thought out post, and observations.
Hence, it is never to late to the rodeo, as intelligent and impartial observations, and smooth
delivery should always be welcomed in this forum.
If anything, it tends to give to the perception of Lead by Example, and possibly get others to
think, before they begin to type out an opinion, or make a statement.
I, like you, have been around for a very long time, and due to circumstances, and life, I have been
absent by choice, but still reading the board, for the occasional view into hobby land, as well
as cheap entertainment at times.
I tend to keep my yap shut now days, but years ago, I shared opinions, experiences, and performed
a whole lot of point man duties, because of who I was. No one got hurt, and it was fun.
That all begin to change some time ago, and it was then, that it was time for me to move on
and find a different kind of entertainment than the hobby.
With that said, I can clearly see, that the board, and those who post, are a lot less informative.
This Talon may be a different breed, but he does state his mind, without any PC.
while I do not always agree with the substance of his posts, I will say that he has made it quite
clear, that he is going to state whatever is on his mind, no matter what anyone else thinks.
The very least is that he is contributing what he thinks or feels is worthwhile information.
Some posters just jabber on, and blow smoke, without any real substance shared.
Off my soap box and back to my perch.
Posted By: looking64
But, my .02.
I've been on this board for years, have hobbyed for quite awhile....due to some life changing turn of events...my hobbying days are very limited(almost nil). I have kept up with my VIP for years, finally deciding to not renew. I have also kept up on the boards....cheap entertainment. I sure do miss the gals, though. Anyway....
Technically, Talon's initial post in this thread is correct. I don't see anything that I vehemently disagree with. I guess I take it as face value. Here's my issue though. Could Talon voice his displeasure differently? In a more civil matter?....Of course. BUT....listen to how society talks, how society disrespects, how society tells us to be independent, to say what we want, freedom of speech, how our culture today generates these attitudes. He's not saying anything new that I can't hear on the radio, facebook posts, twitter...whatever. We, the people of this land, demand our freedoms...but without any responsibilities. We have nurtured this type of behavior...and now we criticize it? Hmm
And Wong. I guess I don't go back and study his posts, but lately I've looked more closely to what he's written. Opinions are just that, opinions. If certain statements are based on facts, I need to see with my own eyes. Otherwise, still an opinion. Some of us are confrontational and argumentative. I'm not one. However, it's good some are...it brings debate. A debate in which one needs thick skin. My job requires me to have this....I deal with problems and clients all day...I don't want it otherwise. Some thrive on it. Like I said, I haven't gone back to see his posts...but if he threw out a few zingers...I think he's man enough to receive them.
Probably a little late for any one to give a shit anymore, but needed to write something.
I would like to add. I believe I wrote these statements as if I would have said this man to man. Maybe before you start typing something, ask yourself if you would say these things if that person were standing in front of you.