[quote]SSC wrote:
[quote]heavythrower wrote:
[quote]SSC wrote:
[quote]dt79 wrote:
[quote]heavythrower wrote:
[quote]SkyNett wrote:
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
It comes across as kinda arrogant ad condescending, [/quote]
Like the way X comes across in close to 50,000 posts, over 10 years, virtually every day?
I never understand why people jump to defend PX - he has bought and paid for every bit of ill-will he gets on this site. It seems he can act like a rude asshole all day every day, but as soon as he gets called on it, THAT person is the bad guy.
I’ve honestly never seen someone get a pass the way he does. He wouldn’t last 5 seconds on a board like PM before he was laughed off and banned.
And anyway it doesn’t matter - not only will he not accept, he will ignore this thread the way he ignores everything that doesn’t fit into his narrow world view…lol… [/quote]
HELL YES
this x1000 i agree, it is an unreal almost surreal phenomenon, X dishes out bile and condescending assholeish insults and attitude day after day, year after year, and when a few people finally get sick of it and let him have it back for a change, some little tool chimes in defending that douchebag as if he was some sort of victim.
it is quite comical actually. [/quote]
First, you are one of my most respected posters from way back. That being said, your opinion of his attitude and mine greatly differ, so please let’s agree to leave it at that.
My problem here is the current “ganging up on 1 guy” behavior that’s going on. It is pretty weak and certainly not befitting of men who pride themselves on certain values. Years ago this kind of shit would normally be associated to a bunch of vindictive schoolgirls, but unfortunately, I’m seeing this here now.
So basically, I do not care to justify, nor validate his actions, nor am I making light of whatever grievances you guys may have with him, but I’m going to post what I want to, when I feel like it, without being swayed by any mentality that the gang here is currently going by.[/quote]
I refuse to take sides in this stupid fucking debate.
But that being said, have you only been on the site since January? Because, FWIW, the point is PX has been critiqued by the community because of over a decade of [perceived] continued and recycled behavior. Whatever your opinion is, no one really cares about your opinion (not to sound like a douchebag,) so it still perplexes me why people are still up in arms over X at all. Everyone just needs to sack up and move on. It’s sad and tired, even moreso than X’s online shenanigans. [/quote]
ssc, i see where you are coming from and of course, you are entitled to your opinion,
but your last statement just proved skynet, myself, and others point:
that is, X dishes out abuse, insults, and general douche bag inflammatory and confrontational behavior over and over and over for years, thats OK, apparently, but several people get fed up and collectively start telling him to fuck off,
and THEN a few people cry foul and want everybody to “sack -up” and just bend over and take this guys shit because when we fight back it “brings down the quality of the board”???
sorry no disrespect but i just disagree with that attitude and i think it is BS.
why are you and dt79 and the few others with similar thoughts NOT calling out X and getting on his case telling HIM why does he not change his behavior ie start talking with other adults with some respect, because that behavior is stirring up lots of shit>
serious question. [/quote]
I definitely understand yours, and others’ sentiments as far as this is concerned, to start. Let that be known.
For me, and I’m going to keep this as concise and not-preachy as possible - but it ultimately just came down to quality of life and happiness. I use to let people like X, his detractors, or people on the internet get me riled up in general. Petty internet debates would leave me not necessarily shaken up (by any means,) but many times those -small- events throughout a day culminate into a bigger and darker overall disposition on a daily and sustained basis.
Aside from that, just like any political / sports / theological / etc discussion goes, and two opposing sides are arguing, it will ALWAYS turn into head-butting and nothing else. I’m only 24, but I can’t think of too many circumstances in my life that I’ve witnessed two sides arguing, and one conceding and saying “Huh, well fuck me, I guess you’re right.” People can be proud, foolish and unwilling to humble themselves enough to improve their character.
So I cut that shit completely out (among many other things.)
I’ve probably read every single thread with the shit storms over the months and for many years, but my post count has been less frequent than since I created this account. I’ve found myself many times quoting a message, beginning to type a snarky comment, and then thought: Wait, what is this really going to accomplish, other than to feed my ego? 99.9% of the time - the answer has been “nothing.”
The internet has changed societal interactions, unfortunately. I feel like not lowering ones’ self to the meandering bickering of any sort of internet medium, or in general, is a terrific way to stay proactive about staying level-headed and keeping everything in stride, especially silly internet qualms that will in the long run mean absolutely nothing.
I hope this clarifies my thoughts without sounding like too big of a douchebag. [/quote]
I appreciate your sentiment, and I don’t think you sound like a douchebag.
But at some point, you simply reach your limit of shit you are gonna take…although I still think we are all getting trolled, because nobody acts that way in the real world. Especially from a professional.
