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Cipher7071 · #11 January 9th, 2004, 05:33 PM

No problem President Elect Shang. I came away from that topic without animosity (I wasn't referring to that one anyway). In fact, I had forgotten that particular discussion until you just mentioned it...And hey, I am occasionally wrong, you know.

David E. Gervais · #12 January 9th, 2004, 07:45 PM

Well, spoken Atrocities. (and I'm a very good listener, so I should know)

I really enjoy dropping by here every day, and although some of the discussions get a little heated, I would find it very hard to leave. The quality of people here is second to none and I am proud and honored to be a part of this community.

"From a common interest we discover that we are among friends, and that our passion extends beyond any single topic." We are all lurkers by nature, but as we feel more at ease within these forums, we share our thoughts, ideas and every so often our sense of humor. We are "The Good, The Bad and The Silly." I for one would not have it any other way.

Here's to diversity, humor and good freinds, Cheers!

Thanks again Atrocities for this refreshing post.

gregebowman · #13 January 9th, 2004, 08:44 PM

President Elect Shang, now that you bring it up, where in Texas do you live? I lived in Wichita Falls for 4 years when stationed in the Air Force, and being from Oklahoma, I lived in that area for about 24+ years. Also, I have an aunt & uncle who live in Amarillo. Just curious.

President_Elect_Shang · #14 January 9th, 2004, 08:51 PM

Now we are at San Antonio, but since I live at on post housing it is technically Fort Sam Houston. Oklahoma you say? Ever heard of Calvin? It is half way between Ada and McAlister and that is where I grew up, although I should note that I was born in Oklahoma City. I know Wichata Falls even though it has been a long time since I have been back there I used to frequent it.

Slynky · #15 January 9th, 2004, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
Now we are at San Antonio, but since I live at on post housing it is technically Fort Sam Houston. Oklahoma you say? Ever heard of Calvin? It is half way between Ada and McAlister and that is where I grew up, although I should note that I was born in Oklahoma City. I know Wichata Falls even though it has been a long time since I have been back there I used to frequent it.

I've been to sprawling San Antonio. Had good friends there. That's were one of the best burn centers in the world is located. (on the base, that is).

narf poit chez BOOM · #16 January 9th, 2004, 09:19 PM

Atrocities, thanks for that speech.

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We are "The Good, The Bad and The Silly."

and i would be the silly.

and that's my method for conflict resolving.
i think maybe posting some general rules and tips for arguements might help.
1: if your angry, type out what you really want to say. give vent to everything. all of it. then, erase it. do this until you can post calmly.
2: if your post includes a negative opinion of somebody, erase it. then, consider if it's truly needed. if it is, re-write it as constructive critisism. 'your feet stink' to 'perhaps you could change your socks'. you'd be amazed how much it can help.
3: if, despite everything, you think your post may make people think you don't like them, put something in there like 'i do respect you and your opinions'. Atrocities once thought i didn't like him becuase i was i little to blunt. and i definitly could have worded it better. fortunatly, we got it resolved with little difficulty.
4: remember, the other people are people to, with their own opinions. and remember, a good arguement is one where people learn something. and not that the other people are idiots. if you think that, something probably went wrong.

TerranC · #17 January 9th, 2004, 10:20 PM

I agree with everyone here, on proper forum etiquette.

But I'd just like to know one thing; what's the cause of all this?

Atrocities · #18 January 9th, 2004, 10:28 PM

I talked about it breifly in my post. Lately we have all be letting things get out of hand in our discussion. The object of this thread was to draw attention to the problem before it became an epidemic.

President_Elect_Shang · #19 January 9th, 2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by Atrocities:
I talked about it breifly in my post. Lately we have all be letting things get out of hand in our discussion. The object of this thread was to draw attention to the problem before it became an epidemic.

Guilty as charged! Take me away.

gregebowman · #20 January 9th, 2004, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
Now we are at San Antonio, but since I live at on post housing it is technically Fort Sam Houston. Oklahoma you say? Ever heard of Calvin? It is half way between Ada and McAlister and that is where I grew up, although I should note that I was born in Oklahoma City. I know Wichata Falls even though it has been a long time since I have been back there I used to frequent it.

Never heard of Calvin. I was born & raised in Lawton, which is why I'm familiar with the Wichita Falls area. Even lived in Burkburnett for a couple of years. I'm more familiar with the SW Oklahoma area. Never made it over to McAlister, and I've passed through Tulsa a few times. I spent 16 weeks in San Antonio; 6 at Lackland AFB for basic training, and believe it or not, even though I was in the Air Force, I had to go to Ft. Sam Houston for 10 weeks because the Air Force at the time didn't have a school for what I did, which was mental health clinic technician. Nice area. I wished I could have spent more time there.