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"A brief lesson in board etiquette"
George Tirebiter 2982 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 03:54 PM (EST)
 
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"A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Mkay kiddies. . . I hate to start a stoopid thread, but there are apparently a few nimrods here who just don't "get it," so I am outlining a few things that have been irritating the hell out of me lately; feel free to flesh this out with your own pet peeves:•DON'T come here to troll for victims for your own lameass projects. We don't care about your moronic surveys, your websites that don't stand an ice cube's chance in hell of making it on their own, your pathetic Survivor rip-offs, or any other sad excuse for feeding your own egos. •DON'T post the same idiotic thread on multiple boards!! You only increase the odds that people will not only respond indifferently or negatively to your cries for attention, but this will exponentially increase the chance of life-threatening flames. I have found myself wanting to kick my own arse for being naïve enough to respond to these threads, then finding they are in fact spam--and then I can't bring myself to bump them again by posting a "shut the hell up, asshole, and take your desperation somewhere far, far away!" update message (hence, this thread!). •DON'T bump your own threads, just because you like seeing your name online. There's been at least one squarenut on the Spoilers who has taken the opportunity to bump the least relevant, most pathetic threads multiple times--in quick sucsession (I'm talking within seconds of each other)! Prime example for limiting posts. . . •DON'T include lots of graphics that slow down loading time for the pages. There's no reason in hell for a thread to add up to over 600K! (And in the case of the Spoilers board, it's okay to make reference to pix already posted--WITHOUT posting the same things AGAIN!) We already went through this crap with gigantic sig pix. Nothing worse than sitting through a horrendous download, only to find it's a batch of totally useless oversized pix--unless it's finding the same damned thread on every other board here! It doesn't take an HTML genius to realize that size matters here. . . Think "geek." •If you don't like someone here, GO AWAY. It's gotten tiresome to read hate mail to Shakes, flames for sleeeeeeve (for having the audacity to spoil, if you can imagine!), or the many other useless exchanges obviously designed only to irritate as many people as possible while boosting the offender's ill-gotten DAW numbers. Is it REALLY preferable to be known as an asshole than someone with something worthwhile to contribute? . . . SB has become a surprising source of standout wit and humor (yes, I'm kissing up to you--Surv-ist, boomerang, idjutcowpoke, and the long-term regulars), even in this first week of the off-season--but there are also many who seem to think that "off-season" means they're free to post whatever banality they dream up. . . Even "Off-Topic" has its limits! I would much rather be frustrated because my favorites are failing to keep up here over the summer than to be driven away in disgust because what little content IS here is dreck! During the last hiatus, many people got so frustrated with the wait for SII that they found entertainment in attacking each other during the last couple weeks--the way this break is starting out, the bloodletting will last for about 3 1/2 months! (Sorry, Vamps--bloodletting has its place, but I'm referring to misdirected nattering here. . . ) Am I the only one with this bug up my arse? Is it not possible to delete and/or warn off offenders? I'm afraid if I wander around the boards again, I'll find a raft of other irritations, but perhaps it'll be cathartic to the rest of you to add your own gripes. So? . . . GT
No, I'm NOT pre-menstrual. . . I'm just written that way!
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 04:03 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Perfect, GT! You said it all! it ticks me off to see all the trolling as well..I don't think I have anything to add, except..well... Nuttin' I guess... >>No, I'm NOT pre-menstrual. . . I'm just written that way!<< Buwwaahh! Loves ya!
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dabo 26942 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 01:42 AM (EST)
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23. "Phlegm" |
Just checked around, Phil's posts have been deleted. Thank you, Webby!
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George Tirebiter 2982 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 05:43 PM (EST)
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6. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
LL--actually, finding your huge post on every board DID prompt me to expound in this negative way (you couldn't just post a link to the original thread?). . . but it was only the last straw, after finding several attempts at trolling in the last few weeks--and especially since the show's finale. We've also had a raft of people who seem to post only venom or self-serving tripe (Bump! is a worthwhile thought? I hate Shakes--just because!? . . .), as well as the universally-hated tamia/supessis/other frauds. We at the OT are especially proud of our no-holds-barred rulez, but the fact is, there IS a limit to what's acceptable, even here. If you want to get silly, stupid, ridiculous, boring, ask advice, spout off, brag, wrassle with your best buddy/arch-enemy, kiss ass, kick ass, etc. etc. etc.--this IS the place to do it! We welcome anarchy and craziness here! Every board here has a purpose, and you will rarely find a topic worthy of posting in more than one forum--and this one is definitely for the crap that doesn't fit in anywhere else! But I think I can speak for everyone here when I say that we do have a bit of pride about the fact that we are an especially intelligent, creative group of old farts, and the pre-teen antics just don't go over well here. . . (C'mon, people--if you don't qualify as an Old Fart by the calendar, you've got to admit you might fall in that category philosophically. . .) So I invite anyone who's more interested in promoting their lameass website or flinging turds from the anonymous safety of their bedroom to head over to their nearest gAy-Oh-eL chatroom and target the other losers--and leave SB alone! I find their antics tiresome and counterproductive to our Good Time. . . (Can you see me? I'm pulling down my pants to taunt you!) I haven't wasted a lot of time on other MBs, but I feel secure in feeling that we've amassed an unusually erudite group here--who else can claim such luminaries as AK (diplomat par excellence), Shakes (that whoring clown. . .), Superman (Letterman writer without equal), sleeeeeeve (I suspect his huge brain requires a neck brace. . .), IDC (a medieval lit expert, no less!), Survivorerist (Jack-of-all-trades), IceCat (I don't believe the mullethead rumours!), CJ (just scary), BA (wall-pisser and published writer--must pay his editor a fortune to correct those typos!), Leif (our resident--if lately standoffish--asshole), and ALL the Basher Babes? (And rest assured, my list is only this long because I'm too tired to make the effort to include everyone who really deserves mention. . .) The jerks are actually a miniscule minority here--but they are a major pain in the arse. My goal in spouting off this way was not to target anyone specifically, but as an attempt to nip the crapola in the bud. And as fair warning for the frenzy I will surely launch into, the next time someone dares to ask for victims for their next half-assed project, faking their way to a B- in sociology class. . . (And if Dalton--who only a week ago was bemoaning the prospect of losing track of all her buddies here--would bother to drop in once in a while, I'm sure she would join me in opening up this particular can of whup-ass! Where ARE you, sistah?!) GT
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 09:22 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Poor LL.... *smile* I TOO once posted to him on Spoilers that his post didn't belong there. *giggle*LL, hon... Consider yourself offically welcomed to OT!
w.l.s.f.c.
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George Tirebiter 2982 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 10:01 PM (EST)
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16. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Poor boy. . . it was unfortunate you had to follow up a string of bad eggs--but you have redeemed yourself in that you were cognizant of the fact that you may have done something amiss, refrained from taking a defensive/offensive posture, and were willing to stay around 'til everyone seems on the same page. I hereby officially un-dub you a "nimrod."And for my part, when I saw your thread on another forum, I thought to see what the other responses were but the page wouldn't load, so I gave up; I assumed you'd re-posted the entire thing, and we all know what happens when we do that. . . (Let it not be forgotten that he did call me ass!--from one of my favorite movies. . . pardon me. . .) You have survived your baptism of fire, LL, and if we can ever move onto sillier topics, you will finally see what fun the OT can be! (And just like those lame-o fraternity hazings, you can join in the fray and perpetuate the insanity, next time someone more deserving of our ire dares to tread upon our beloved hangout!) GT
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LIZZLOVER 235 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 10:49 PM (EST)
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20. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Thanks, GT! I felt I was rode hard and put away wet earlier in the day, but I am feeling better as the day has progressed (props to Vamp with her kind words and the PIC *wink*). Yes, I know the rules now, and will do my best to adhere to them. I knew when you posted this it was aimed at me, but I refrained from going postal!  As it turns out, that was for the best. For one thing, I don't know how to post on multiple boards (without attaching a link) and there was NO WAY I was going to type that thing out and attach all those pic links over and over again!! I look forward to hanging out here while we wait for S3, and I promise that if I post a graphic-intensive thread, I will give you fair warning ahead of time! By the way, you don't live in the Keys do you? I'm headed there for 3 weeks on May 26th. Perhaps I could buy you a Rumrunner to make up for my faux pass! LJI
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moonbaby 17120 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 10:02 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
Thanks GT! You just about covered it. I prefer to ignore out and out idiocy-anyone who's trolling, being way over the line vulgar or attacking posters is just looking for attention-of any kind. It is difficult to let it go when it is especially offensive, but I wonder if it would make the random moron who crawls out from under a rock now and then go away faster if no one bothered to reply. Thank you again for your Emily post
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Dalton 1271 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 02:54 AM (EST)
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24. "RE: DALTON has an excuse and alibi and back-up witness...." |
Hi GT...and others...sigh, I read this whole thread which
was at the top of OT when I finally returned...sooooo glad
I missed the boring, crazy bad stuff. Afraid to even "peek"
at the Basher Board now....lol.EXCUSE: I had to leave town at dawn Sat. May 5 to attend
a wedding in Sedona, AZ. The "plan" was to be back home in
3 days...by late Mon. May 7. (The "plan" included 23 friends/relatives and a good time, yada, yada.) ALIBI: The private plane trip w/major thunderstorms was
to BARF for but tornados are really pretty when viewed
from the air; the wedding was something from a BAD Robert
Altman movie but the "accomodations" were generous and
those New Age/Crystal-Worshipers/Dot.com/Desert Lizard-Loving
people REALLY know how to throw a humdinger of a reception!!
Monday...the day we were to fly home...is a blurrrr of good
Native American plants, a massage, jucuzzi time and silly
old stories; oh and we cancelled the plane. Wed. May 9 --
It was FIVE DAYS, instead of three, and "real life" hit so
we flew home. Back-Up Witness: Our unofficial greeter who *I* know everyone
trusts....was given the beforehand odeous duty of knowing my
"whereabouts"....to be used at her descretion; but only if
some idjut posted my "death notice/vile rumor crapola". Obviously, Dalton wasn't "needed" in this thread.
I CAN ADD...
I have limited patientence with "crapola". I may post some
replies that are stupid or silly or very teasing. I admit
I DO FLAME people; because they need it to go away asap OR
because they really piss me off on something. I hardly EVER
start a thread myself. HINT: If the "Subject" line of a
thread does not "grab my interest or attention" I never click
it....so maybe alot of junk happens here that I know nothing
about which is; guess what??? Hunky Dory w/ME!! Ok, it's Thur. May 10...1:45am. I'm home...I'm really tired...
my dog's are mad at me...may see you'll later if I ever get
caught up sleepwise. Dalto" "
(see: too pooped to type " ")
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-09-01, 09:53 PM (EST)
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15. "RE: A brief lesson in board etiquette" |
>>>>By the way, IMHO I think you need to flash us that black and white Vamp photo from time to time. I haven't seen it for awhile!<<<<<Ask, and ye shall recieve...
w.l.s.f.c.
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Art Vandelay 58 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 05:50 PM (EST)
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28. "I'll try to watch myself" |
As a new guy here, I've already gotten attacked a few times.
I don't think I've broken any of your etiquette rules yet
and I'll try not to.
This place is more serious than a lot of boards.
I guess I should watch what I say or else I'll get
more flames directed at me.
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 06:00 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
I think you're doing just fine Art.. hmm.. Gonna have to think of a nick name for you...
w.l.s.f.c.
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LIZZLOVER 235 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 08:02 PM (EST)
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44. "Nickname" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-10-01 AT 08:16 PM (EST)Vamp, did you think of "ass" when you wrote NICK name? Here's my submission for ARt VANdelay ARVAN the Aardvark (does anyone besides me remember him?!) LJI I don't like the drugs, but the drugs like me! p.s. : If you get a chance guys, stop by the Fanatics board and take a gander at the "Amber Mooning Varner" video I posted earlier today. There how's that for board etiqutte? I didn't post on multiple boards. See, I'm learning GT.
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 06:12 PM (EST)
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31. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-10-01 AT 06:15 PM (EST)OMG <click> Leifsy.. You are cracking me up! We sure have missed you 'round here! *big bat hug*
I like all of your nicknames.. But I feel that he will always be Mr.Wannabe Kramer to you.. Edit: typos and.. Leif.. get my mail?
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Ronnet 1734 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 06:29 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
>Some nicknames Art VanGo
*** Go Lakers & L. A. Kings ***
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 06:43 PM (EST)
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36. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
>>Go get yours.<<
Yeah?? Well back at you again, Viking... Awful bossy ain't ya????!
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 07:53 PM (EST)
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41. "RE: No Soup For You!!!" |
OMG <click> APEFACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dalton 1271 desperate attention whore postings
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05-11-01, 01:29 AM (EST)
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47. "RE: More on etiquette; MonkeyMan often gets Zoo " |
Regulations confused with internet information/terms
because, truth is...the keepers have let him play
with computers waaay tooo long now. He goes ApeSh!t
without his puter...so...Blows is lucky to have a
resident "missing link". LOL.>I final bit from the Official
>"Cyber book of etiquette!":
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>Section 24, ARTICLE 17, Paragraph7:
>"All newbies must present the monkey
>with a banana, rub his
>tummy, and prepare him a
>gin martini...shaken not stirred! YEAH Monkeyboy, ya poop-slinging trouble maker; Right, sure thing! But....didn't your banana already get "bent" once this season? After you let that dreaded "T" person rub your tummy; didn't
all the Basher Babes refuse to even pat your head until you were
vacinated again??? ICKY. Are you still claiming the IRS is after you?? Oh, and do you
have any monkeybutlers left?? Dalton
PS. Why don't ya tell the Viking his new sig pic isn't as
"manly" as his old one...that should start a skirmish. AND
that now the whole frigging board is using Leif's lame "just asking" type lines.....inc. me&you...how annoying is that?? LOL
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Survivorerist 4103 desperate attention whore postings
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05-11-01, 06:04 PM (EST)
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57. "RE: LA Sports" |
Here is the way I pick the team I'm gonna root for...1) The Ottawa Senators 2) Any Canadian Team 3) Team with the cutest logo OR The Team with my favourite player As you can see, my number one pick is gone (damn Toronto), so onto number 2. You would normally expect Toronto to be here, but they beat Ottawa. So, therefore, I hate them. That brings us to number 3... The first part (i.e. cutest logo) eliminates any team with a logo that is a letter. This leaves St. Louis and Pittsburgh. You must understand that this caused a little bit of contemplation, that is the great LeMieux vs. Pronger debate. In the end... I chose Pittsburgh because Mario is so much cooler. Also, I have both him and Martin Straka in a hockey pool so that finalized my decision. Jagr and Kovalev rock too! ================ Survivorerist
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BluSavana 694 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 07:56 PM (EST)
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42. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
Why don't u just call him George CantStandYa...BluSavanaGod bless the Army! Stop eye-balling me Recruit Lemon! 
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-10-01, 07:59 PM (EST)
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43. "RE: I'll try to watch myself" |
>>Why don't u just call him George CantStandYa...<,Blu.....Please don't....
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VampKira 4433 desperate attention whore postings
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05-11-01, 10:53 AM (EST)
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51. "RE: Batsy, Attention Batsy" |
I'm on it, Leifsy.....
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George Tirebiter 2982 desperate attention whore postings
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05-11-01, 01:56 PM (EST)
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53. "I have created a monster!" |
LAST EDITED ON 05-11-01 AT 02:00 PM (EST)You people KNOW I hate having to load long threads! (I HAVE found that OSX does load everything super-fast, but so far I have to stay in 9.1 so my peripherals work. . . ) Sheesh. And now I have to comment on all the crap that's been thrown around since I was last here: LL--First of all, this is a graphic depiction of what happens in OT--NOTHING stays on-topic! What a sorry lack of attention spans we all possess. Second of all, where in the hell did the "bleeding blue" thing come from?! That was further out in left field than I usually go (did you have two replies going at once?).*** And the only blue I know is Cubbies blue--and even Shakes can't make sh¡t of that, at this point in the season! Monkeyboy!--Where the hell have you been hiding?! Have you been licking your wounds all this time? Itz--You will never be Liza Minelli, so don't fall for Leif's oddball fantasy. The fizzy cereal girls are YOU. Vamps--I hope you're charging big money for saving these lazy people an extra 15 minutes searching for their own GIFs! Everyone--It is especially hard to come up with a nickname for a pseudonym, isn't it? I tend to think shorter is better (is that not the main point of a nickname?), but that makes plain old "Fart" the obvious choice--probably too mundane for this lot (I happen to have an Uncle Art, and I can't see the poor guy without hearing the "beans" rhyme in my head). Fart--er. . . Art, if you want to avoid being saddled with something ridiculous, you will add a sig that may prevent that (but if you fail, rest assured that being given a nickname here is a sign of acceptance and endearment). And so far I haven't seen any indication that you are destined for flamedom, so relax! Now. . . will somebody please start a NEW thread?!!!
GT
***Edited to add: DIRP! I missed AK's post about sports (should I have asked HIM where that came from?)
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