Joel, do you think that you are an idiot? Making mistakes(wow) doesn't make you an idiot. Your actions and reactions are what define you as a person. Never make the mistake of letting people think that you think so little of yourself. I noticed in re-reading this thread that no one took an opportunity to spin my contest back on me and give a word that put you in a good light. I made a mistake, I took the low road. You are young, you have no life experience and you have no understanding of responsibility. Responsibility for your community, the well being of the others around you. I'm going to send my fiver to Cory(Blue Dragon). I consider him a good friend and I love the fact that he make me re-think about what I was doing here! The high road is always more difficult but well worth the effort! I would like to apologize to the board for this contest and hope that my childish reaction to someone who annoys me won't define me!
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). The word I like the best is simply Brother. Tom and Doug both win! 5er's heading to you guys (PM me your addy). Congrats, Brothers! :thumbs:
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Smoky... You're a truly standup guy who's done quite a lot to make this community a great place! I don't think you owe an apology to anyone for starting a contest based on a negative. I completely understand why you apologized to the board, however, I very respectfully disagree. I do agree that Defetis should not characterize himself as an 'idiot.' Showing compasion for others who make human errors, mistakes, is truly looking out for your brother and showing a high degree of self-respect. It's a far cry from making mistakes and revealing one's character. What Joel has shown is a very immature and distasteful quirk in his own character, or lack of it, which he may grow out of in time or he may not. This entire tiresome situation(s) will, I'm sure, serve as a great example (on the positive side) to how one should endeavor to act and/or not act. Making good on debts, speaking kindly of others, looking for guidance from FOGS when unsure about a situation (which would include bouncing a potential post off of a FOG before hitting the 'add reply' button) are just a few of the lessons that certainly could be learned here.
I appreciate the guys on this board, the good and the bad. The virtual world isn't much different than the real world. There's good and bad. I look for the good whenever I can and seeing the bad makes it all that more easier for me to recognize the truly good.
Now for my contest... the word that best decribes a BOTL! There were some great words. Cory's, Lodestar, was excellent and the early-English reference was intriguing. Friend was another great choice, thanks for that Sam (but seriously... you win way too many contests
For the first time in what seems like forever, I logged in to CP expecting to read more definitions thats probably do describe me. Thank you Brad, and Seadub, what you gentlemen have said here on page 5 really makes me feel alot better. We all know I have screwed up, and I honestly hope all the newer guys here read these threads and don't make the same mistakes I did. I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel yet, but atleast I'm not feeling like I'm drowning in $hit anymore. Thank you everyone.
First...
Smoky... You're a truly standup guy who's done quite a lot to make this community a great place! I don't think you owe an apology to anyone for starting a contest based on a negative. I completely understand why you apologized to the board, however, I very respectfully disagree. I do agree that Defetis should not characterize himself as an 'idiot.' Showing compasion for others who make human errors, mistakes, is truly looking out for your brother and showing a high degree of self-respect. It's a far cry from making mistakes and revealing one's character. What Joel has shown is a very immature and distasteful quirk in his own character, or lack of it, which he may grow out of in time or he may not. This entire tiresome situation(s) will, I'm sure, serve as a great example (on the positive side) to how one should endeavor to act and/or not act. Making good on debts, speaking kindly of others, looking for guidance from FOGS when unsure about a situation (which would include bouncing a potential post off of a FOG before hitting the 'add reply' button) are just a few of the lessons that certainly could be learned here.
I appreciate the guys on this board, the good and the bad. The virtual world isn't much different than the real world. There's good and bad. I look for the good whenever I can and seeing the bad makes it all that more easier for me to recognize the truly good.
Now for my contest... the word that best decribes a BOTL! There were some great words. Cory's, Lodestar, was excellent and the early-English reference was intriguing. Friend was another great choice, thanks for that Sam (but seriously... you win way too many contests
"The unexamined life isn't worth living." - Socrates
:love: Thanks bud!
