When you first find yourself here.

[Jack_Three_Beans]

Cliques.

Circles.

Attacks.

Indignation.

Allies.

Amazing.

Sofaraway, Ian, is the only person around here that will use my first name on the board. I am pretty sure he does this with a purpose in mind. I think it is to put me in my place. For those of you who don’t know, I got home and phoned him and called him a “Big Richard, and then thanked him.” From there we talked about normal day life for each of us.

While I appreciate the defense. I do not need it, I am accountable only to myself and a few others people for my actions in the real world. And as far as I know…none of them post here. Acountable for my thoughts regarding LBSes and advice I post here that I am accountable to you for.

The defense of others is what quickly spirals things into hurt feelings and open flames.

1000 ships, Kerry, Liss and Drew, and Fig (right up until the troublemaker comment : ) )thanks for rising above. You know things are bad when Liss posts on my thread ...and I appreciate it.

Why do I continue to post here? In the future…I’ll refrain those reasons are mine.

Specifically,

HeartsBlessing.

I apologize for something that got way out of hand. Below is exactly what I posted and would like to highlight some things in it.

What got my panties in a bunch, was reading that you didn't read anyone else advice before you posted. I do not believe you meant to be dismissive of others thoughts or words. And perhaps I shouldn't have felt that way...we are unable to contact each other outside the board to clear air. That got to me a bit.

I think that might have started it all.

For the most part, I try very hard, very hard not to assume what people are thinking or doing…however, I can tell them how it seemed to me. Outside of the boards here I would have said the same thing, the reaction might have been different. It is hard to read intent in text.

My intention..hahah…intention…always a bad thing. (good intentions = bad outcomes…not making fun of anyone) was to let you know how I was feeling about reading that. Like it or not, you are a giant here. While you are respected and knowledgeable, you still have to be careful who you crush with your feet.

Things are or were different around here now…and many of us ‘old timers’ who are not so old any more and your approach… I know that I am not used to it. I think it is safe to say, neither are many others who view themselves as ‘helping’ around here.

So HB, if you are reading this.

I am sorry for not choosing my words better in coming across clearer. I did not in any way shape or form, intend to attack or hurt you.

As for the flame comment, that was across the board to anyone and everyone.