Wow, less than 24 hours and look at the number of posts.
CC, we are going to just have to agree to disagree on the whole spelling thing. I think it is a petty thing to do. You believe it is mentoring. You won't change the way I think about it and I don't think I'll be changing the way you view it either. BTW, I'm not WRONG on this...of course, since it is opinion-based, neither are you. Hmmmmm, hate it when I have to admit that. :sign:
As for asking for references for the MANY people, it was in response to Neal's post for specifics. Neal asked for specifics, so I figured it was fair to do likewise. Speaking in generalities tends to dilute one's arguement. As for picking out the posts where you have corrected people's spelling, you and I both know it would be very long. I am just not going to take that much time with this.
George, I never said I wanted to be a FOG. I don't. I know what I know about cigars and learn more everyday. I try to pass it on when I have the chance. I try to meet and smoke with as many people on the board as I can. I try to participate and contribute. I don't want the gigantic, e-penis label of FOG associated with my name.
I think I can speak for LC and say he does not want to be a FOG either. Hell, if it makes one turn out like MattR, why would ANYONE want to be a FOG. :laugh: I think you understand what I was getting at though. I was referring to the way he deals with others, the way he participates, and the way he trys to contribute and provide input. I think Patrick does a very good job of mentoring.
As for the 'winkie' comment...I just feel that it is a sign of self-righteous, know-it-all behavior. To me (note, I did not say anyone else, many, or a bunch of us :0 ), it comes off as very condescending. If you don't mean it that way, then very well, I was wrong.
Neal...not much I can say. You are fine form today. You might have been taking shots at me, but I was chuckling through the whole thing. I'll have to go re-read later.
Then there is MattR, Ginseng's root, and the tiara-wearing Okie. Good stuff guys. :laugh:
BTW, Bill, George, and Neal, I didn't post last night just for the sake of posting or to just take a shot. I actually did (and still do on some points) disagree with you. Well, that and you came after LC...he's my peeps. I think each of you would do the same. Anyway, I am going to disagree with you at times and you with me. That makes us all different people. All in all, this was pretty tame and civilized. I happen to believe that is how people should disagree. By all means, say what you mean, but do so in a civilized manner (Do you have any Grey Poupon?)
Thanks for the good reading.
Oh, and Celt, I know it was Bill, but don't take up your time correcting people's spelling and grammar. There are much more important things to do on the board...
Good show all. :thumbs: