I'm NOT your punch bag!

[RML]

Guys and gals, I'm a happy member of RFF but the shite I had to endure this morning isn't what I come here for. I like an animated discussion but I can't compete with nonsense. If I need a hard time than I'll just go to work. I'm on the receiving end of the customer-needs-to-vent-and beat-an-innocent-bastard stick there most of the week. I don't need that kind of abuse here as well.

This time it was me, and I came *this* close to call it quits. Another time it was Bill, who fortunately returned to the fold as well. Yet, other times we did loose a few good men, mostly because of ill words or too-personal criticism. I have no truck with that.

If you can't handle your drink, just had fight with the missus, feel not too happy or just had a rotten day at work then just hang around and keep your trap shut. And if you open it than, please, be careful with what comes out. We're not in the same room so we can't see each others eyes and body language, making a forum only a little better than reading a book. Things can easily get misinterpreted and misunderstood. RFF is too nice a place to hang out and I don't want anyone to spoil it for me or me for anyone else. Keep it clean and calm, and if you don't agree with someone's post or opinion, please, be gentle with saying so.

I got some nice PMs that cooled things down for. Thanks to all who did. Without such friends I might not have written this, here, back in the fold.

 

[Socke]

Wow, waht happend?
Hope you feel better now that you got it from your chest, this place wouldn't be the same without you.

 

[RML]

Thanks, Socke. Yes, I feel a bit relieved. If you want to see what was the cause, and trivial it was perhaps but it just came at the wrong moment in the wrong tone of voice, than see the clip-on meters thread.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Wow! I wonder what would have happened if I posted that I use the clip on meter from a Polaroid 180!

And it, the camera, and all accessories was under $100!

Totally uncalled for!

 

[Frank Granovski]

RML - just be happy and don't take anything personal. My trick is that I'm phlegmatic. Anyway, it's good that you aired this so some of us will try to be more careful. 🙂

 

[laudrup]

That "attack" was uncalled for in the clip on meters thread. Don't let it get you down though, it's not you who has the problem.

If the poster re-reads their words i'm sure they will realise how stupid & irrational they have been and if they have a modicum of decency will offer you a sincere apology after flying off the hook for no reason.

All the best

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[ray_g]

I agree with Brian... "wow." 🙁

I'd say you handled it pretty well.

 

[Skinny McGee]

Yeah, Typing things! It is hard to pull of Sarcasm... Although I read that thread.. Completly uncalled for.. I knew what you were saying..

My god, If you go to the *net you get mean stuff going on all the time.. That is the reason that I don't visit it to often.. I like this place... everyone is nice (well most of the time).. Don't let that make you leave, We are a Dying breed we need all the people we can muster...

 

[DougK]

Glad you're still around, Remy.

Seems like a lot of folks have been a bit on edge lately. Hey Jorge, maybe this is a good time to be "down for maintenance" for a few days... we can all go take pictures and come back refreshed 🙂

 

[RML]

Glad you're still around, Remy.

Seems like a lot of folks have been a bit on edge lately. Hey Jorge, maybe this is a good time to be "down for maintenance" for a few days... we can all go take pictures and come back refreshed 🙂

ROFL! You think he does it on purpose some times?! 😛

 

[cp_ste.croix]

Wow. I thought you handled yourself well, though the diplomat in me always wants to point out that you never know what is going on in someone else's life which is causing them to be a jackass...

Glad you're still arround...(as I am that Mr Mattocks came back)


I'm telling you, lifting weights does wonders for my stress/anger levels. There might be some people here who could use a good workout sched.

 

[RML]

Wow. I thought you handled yourself well, though the diplomat in me always wants to point out that you never know what is going on in someone else's life which is causing them to be a jackass...

Glad you're still arround...(as I am that Mr Mattocks came back)


I'm telling you, lifting weights does wonders for my stress/anger levels. There might be some people here who could use a good workout sched.

That's good advice, Chris. I wish I could get back on the saddle. It's been crappy weather for well over a month now and I have been able to ride to/fro work only a handful of days. I'm growing fat, developing ackes and pains and seriously need the relaxation that I get from just racing my a*se oof back to home. 15-20 km each way a day does wonders for stress.

Yeah, I'm back. I guess I didn't have anything else to do. 😛

 

[peter_n]

Wow Remy, I just read the other thread - pretty uncalled for eh? 🙄 There are now one or two people here that I steer clear of to be honest, they seem a little prickly, a pity really but probably inevitable given the growth in the last year or so. Joe seems to be on the case though so I think it will be OK.

Really glad to see you're staying, the place wouldn't be the same without you! 🙂 You still planning on having that wedding in Mongolia in a year or two? How is your daughter doing?

 

[Poptart]

How 'bout a nice Hawaiian punch?

 

[zpuskas]

I agree with Frank G, don't take it personally. Maybe this person needed to vent and unfortunately picked you. Also unfortunately he didn't apologize for his outburst.
I say never expect too much from some people, that way you're never disappointed!

 

[reagan]

Hang in Remy. Do what I do. Anytime someone decides to talk a little trash, I just lean right in on the monitor and give 'em one of these...
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[reagan]

Of course, if it's joe, I walk around BEHIND the monitor first... you know... just in case.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

RML: I know you're not my punching bag. Why the need to re-estate that? I'm not your personal valet at the restaurant. You knew that, I hope.

Did I miss something?

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

oooooooooohhhhhh...

Well, glad to see that you've cooled off. Sounds like when you created this thread you were angry at the whole RFF community ("I'm not *your* punching bag"). Gotta be careful when one writes something when angry.

You know who your buddies are by now 🙂

 

[back alley]

Of course, if it's joe, I walk around BEHIND the monitor first... you know... just in case.

i'm not so scary.

ya know, as long as i take my meds...😉

joe