I personally enjoy an amicable and friendly environment both here and in my daily routine...... I don't enjoy argument...... However, I don't believe in shrinking from contoversy when principles are at stake.
What separates me from those who have posted opinions regarding the wholesale cessation of hostilities is this: I always take a stand.... That is unless I believe something is simply none of my effing business... I don't fight another man's fight.
Sure, it's easy to be a pacifist and criticize.... Not simply because you have no opinion... but when you've resolved to "stay out of it" for the sake of precious peace and quiet.... I consider that (struthious) position to be less than valiant.....
While the "peace at all cost" fellow judges another for taking a stand and fighting, they may wish to examine their own position from another simple perspective: Those who don't take a stand... actually may stand for nothing at all.
To be specific, I take a position on issues of principle. (usually)... I endeavor to allow others time to work out their squabbles until I can tolerate no more... Then I step in and attempt to reason with the one that I believe is in the wrong. If (for that) I am branded as a troublemaker..... fine, but I refuse to allow shit to "go down" with inpunity.... that's just how I am.
1fast has made a habit of atagonistic and aggressive behaviour towards many members of this forum... That's the problem I have with him. He seems to attract conflict with his tantrums and inability to "work and play well with others" without it turning into a bloody ugly shit storm.....
I admit, I got pretty personal with the remarks I made to him and for that I'm not really proud of myself... (although it was very liberating to tell him off) But that kinda shit never accomplishes anything or resolves any of the true issues.
As far as I'm concerned the past is past and I hope we can simply say no more of this one. But I will always "call 'em as I see 'em" and voraciously defend that which I consider to be just and right whenever the occasion arises....
If that makes me the unwanted and/or self appointed Sargeant at Arms of this forum...... Someone in charge needs to either tell me to STFU or put a new sign on my office door..........
Cuz as Frank Sinatra once said, "I gotta be me"..........
SD
What separates me from those who have posted opinions regarding the wholesale cessation of hostilities is this: I always take a stand.... That is unless I believe something is simply none of my effing business... I don't fight another man's fight.
Sure, it's easy to be a pacifist and criticize.... Not simply because you have no opinion... but when you've resolved to "stay out of it" for the sake of precious peace and quiet.... I consider that (struthious) position to be less than valiant.....
While the "peace at all cost" fellow judges another for taking a stand and fighting, they may wish to examine their own position from another simple perspective: Those who don't take a stand... actually may stand for nothing at all.
To be specific, I take a position on issues of principle. (usually)... I endeavor to allow others time to work out their squabbles until I can tolerate no more... Then I step in and attempt to reason with the one that I believe is in the wrong. If (for that) I am branded as a troublemaker..... fine, but I refuse to allow shit to "go down" with inpunity.... that's just how I am.
1fast has made a habit of atagonistic and aggressive behaviour towards many members of this forum... That's the problem I have with him. He seems to attract conflict with his tantrums and inability to "work and play well with others" without it turning into a bloody ugly shit storm.....
I admit, I got pretty personal with the remarks I made to him and for that I'm not really proud of myself... (although it was very liberating to tell him off) But that kinda shit never accomplishes anything or resolves any of the true issues.
As far as I'm concerned the past is past and I hope we can simply say no more of this one. But I will always "call 'em as I see 'em" and voraciously defend that which I consider to be just and right whenever the occasion arises....
If that makes me the unwanted and/or self appointed Sargeant at Arms of this forum...... Someone in charge needs to either tell me to STFU or put a new sign on my office door..........
Cuz as Frank Sinatra once said, "I gotta be me"..........
SD