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motopoet - > MARK'S WORLD -> I just don't get it
I just don't get it

I just don't get it. I don't understand mean people. It is just too easy to be friendly and fun, entertaining and cordial. I won't say that I never argue or jump down someone's throat when it is called for, but I am, in essence, a pretty nice guy. I enjoy people. I enjoy making them comfortable in my presence and I like to make people laugh. When you are my close family or true friend there is nothing I possess that you cannot have if you need it, and some of my friends and I disagree vehemently in some areas but are able to rise above that where our friendship is concerned. The same goes for family. I have been married three times and involved in one long term relationship, and with the exception of wife #2, I get along well with them all. Just because things don't work out the way we thought they would is no reason to harbor ill will, so I don't.

Recent posts on this board became extremely personal and vile, and for the first time, I reported a violation. I think everyone knows to what I speak. As I sit here wondering what possesses some people to just plain be mean, I wonder if I have ever sounded that way. I really hope not. I don't dislike anyone on this site and hold no grudges no matter what we have argued about in the past.

I argue on this site regularly with many of you folks, but I have always enjoyed meeting and speaking with all those who have attended the meet n greets no matter how we have gone at it in the past. Randomfactor and I are regular nemisis' here on Bako blog, but I know him to be friendly and a man of his word. I may disagree with most of what he has to say, but I respect him in anycase and that is only one example.

I cannot imagine being mean for the sake of argument to anyone here, and if I ever come off like that I sincerely hope someone on the site calls me on it. I may be sarcastic and cocky, but I strive never to be rude. It is simply uncalled for.

This is not a forum to air personal vendettas, grudges and fights. There have been instances where parties involved in divorces have used this forum to air their dirty laundry, and it really got under my skin. If you have something you want to say to someone involving personal matters, say it to their face or shut the hell up. I am afraid of no one, but even that doesn't mean I am going to get in the face of everyone with whom I have a personal issue. I have learned over time that just ignoring some people is the best way to deal with them. If they wish to allow me to live, rent free, in their heads, that is their problem and I refuse to allow it to become mine.

 

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posted by Tiffanilynn on May 22, 2008 at 09:52 AM

 as would I timec :-)

posted by timec on May 22, 2008 at 07:29 AM

That is very true Tiff. No hard feelings. Actually if you guys knew me personally you would really like me. I am a fun person. I do quite a bit for the homeless and the elderly. I am a very compassionate person. I know I don't come across that way but I am a good person. If I saw any of you on the side of the road I would stop.

 

 

posted by jpatto on May 21, 2008 at 08:29 PM

Thats ok Nancy my writing doesn't have to pass anyones standards here, I guess like Timec says Im entitled to read and write anytime I please. Sorry if it doesn't please the grand masters of the Bako Blog. If calling one a "redneck" is offensive is bad, well here in Bako, its the norm. I;m afraid my dear,like it or not, we are!Why do you think these high end dept stores will not come to this valley. Because we are not "city slickers"As far as Mark? My comments and his driving, that you may be referring to, yes his friends did remark to that in fact it was on a post about good driving and it was the pot calling the kettle black.One thing I truly don't care for. If I had a chance to have a good ole sit down with him just he and I, that would be good, I have plenty to say, oh yea...He has never had anything nice to say to me online or off. Who am I to be cordial when indeed I know the true feelings on the other side no matter how well they try to get sugar coated. That doesn't mean that I come out and say down right mean things to him because I haven't until now.Furthermore He is 40 something now, I do believe when he gets hiself into a tight spot , he doesn;t need "mommy" coming to his defense as many times you don't know the full story of his business as most of us moms. That certainly puts you in a bad way....Peace

posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 04:37 PM

 As i stated in Audrey's post, i think everyone is feeling a little fiesty today, must be the weather. no harm intended to anyone. just argumentitive blogging.

As much as me and timec go back and forth, we still respect eachother, and at the end of the day can still tell eachother have a nice night.

posted by adampayne on May 21, 2008 at 04:13 PM

Wow! What a thread. I guess confrontation is in vogue this year.


posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 03:18 PM

 um, i wont be marching anywhere, but to right here with your little smart alec remarks.

I was just stating that in your topic i was guilty of being the one of being nice and mean in different blogs (as im sure many of us are), just depends on how i feel about the topic, and what people have to say back. So get off your little high horse.

I wasnt "defending" anyone, just stating a fact.

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 02:56 PM

Tiff

I see you feel the need to get in a fight that is not yours. Nothing in my post had anything to do with you. But if you just want to defend Audrey that is just fine ....you didn't have to include yourself in this.

This is a January and February conversation so March your way out of it.....

 

posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 02:53 PM

 Cat- you are too funny, i got the joke though.

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 02:44 PM

I guess I should add:

[Catherine cringing in corner, wracking her brain for good knock-knock jokes.]

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 02:37 PM

Excerpt from Christmas at in-laws:

"Shut up, Janet!  You weren't even there!"

"At least I'm not supporting an alcoholic!"

"Pam, leave her alone."

"Well, at least I don't have six felony warrants, Soraya!"

"You've never liked Mike!  How many baby daddies do you have, Kim?"

ETC

posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 02:36 PM

 Timec - you may have been referring to me, in the part about being nice one blog and mean the next, and i do belive we have had many heated discussions about lil gangsters that get shot and killed, but that is my opinion.

But, you have to remember this is a blog, people will state their opinion, and whethere its nice or not, its still an opinion. And from what I have seen, you will fight if someone doesnt agree with your opinion.

As far as racist, that i am not, so im not going to even write about that.

PS.. enough about the racist remarks. its not needed, and Audrey isnt racist, she hates every color equally :-) , so if that makes her racist, shoot then me too!

posted by NancyII on May 21, 2008 at 02:32 PM

Uhhhhh Cat, you lost me.

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 02:10 PM

It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas...at my mother-in-law's house.

posted by NancyII on May 21, 2008 at 01:58 PM

OB...what the heck.  We need a good cat fight to clear the air from time to time.  Timec is always a willing participant.

posted by NancyII on May 21, 2008 at 01:57 PM

Joan, at the risk of repeating myself over and over.  I asked you to clarify your comments.  While they may have made sense to you, they did not make sense to me.  I wasn't sure just who you were insulting with your "redneck"  "Republican" comments.  I asked for clarification and you came back with more gibberish that STILL didn't make sense.

One thing you haven't learned on here yet is that people on these blogs don't want to read about peoples dirty personal laundry and they don't much like it when posters feel the need for it.  There's a world of difference between criticizing someones rambling writing style,  and a personal attack on a family accusing some of the things you brought up.      You took my comments about your grammar and spelling as personal and brought family issues up.  If you can't see the difference then I don't know what to tell you.

I might be inclined to apologize for my part in the actual personal part in my later response (not the grammar part though) if you hadn't sunk to the scummy level that you did.  As for people being mean on here..yeah..I guess we all are at times, but as one person mentioned..we don't suffer fools gladly.

Your comments on here to Mark in the past about his friends talking to you about his riding and so on was out of line then just as much as your comments about him here are now.  If you have all these things to say about him, why didn't you say them to his face?  You never have, have you?

Just so we're clear, I've been "attacked" by a slew of people on here.  I've been told I'm racist, a hypocrite, short (lol), old, mean, whatever, and not once have I felt I needed to dig up dirt on someone to retaliate.  A teacher once told our class that with words alone she could make us feel like a penny waiting for change.  I never forget that so I seldom feel the need to get trashy.

I hope someday you'll learn that lesson too.  You'll be the better person for it.

 

posted by OldBlue56 on May 21, 2008 at 01:50 PM

RRRRRRRRRRR, cat fight!!!!!

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:40 PM

 I've wondered why you continue to visit the BC Webblog

Because I can........I pay for the newspaper everyday so I have the same right as you to read the newspaper on and off line. See that is what I don't understand. A blogger can get wicked with you but when you respond they want to call the blogfather.....whatever!

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM

No one has never been punished for calling me the n word, racist, nagger, monkey, or anything else. I don't want them to be. I am an adult. I can handle my problems on my own. If I am reprimanded in anyway TBC better reprimand every blogger on this site in the same fashion they reprimand me.

 

 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM

Timec

I feel sorry for you.   You have more anger than I can deal with.  But, your anger belongs to you.  I will not make it a part of my life. 

I've wondered why you continue to visit the BC Webblog when you obviously dislike most of the people on it.    I  consider you one of life's little lessons.  A bitter pill to be swallowed each day as my payment for the privilege of blogging.

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM

Tattle teller......

Did I say it was you I was talking about? It is not always good to assume. You are a very paranoid person Audrey. I have been called every name in the book by many on this blog and I have never tattled. I am a grown woman ..I can handle my own.

Audrey you just took a cheap shot at me and now you want to tell .....too funny. Maybe I will have to go sit in the corner or lose my lunch recess.........

posted by jpatto on May 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM

No Audrey I didnt go to Nancys blog to jump on her I believe in Obama thats all, I made a comment on McCain being over and a joke about it. I also made a statement about this valley being vocational workers which is basically what the democratic party is based on not the rebuplican party and how the republican party is based on wealth,is it not? I was not even thinking of Nancy but I was not going to be attacked either......I am not stupid nor am I going to let anyone treat me as such whether I know them or not....

posted by sagefever on May 21, 2008 at 01:23 PM

Aud~ just email him,it is quicker...everybody,take a deep breath .relax a couple of notches 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:18 PM

I've never run to Jason complaining about another blogger.  But, if Timec calls me a racist one more time I will.   Would she like to prove I'm a Klan member in court?

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM

 Audrey

Who do you deserve? ...RedKernHero, Allred....... 

jpatto

Don't allow these bloggers to get under your skin. They are a bunch of hypocrites. They are fakes. Always speak what is on your mind and defend what is right. They all stick together.......kind of like a Klan clan.

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM

Chico I will stay the way I am ...but that did sound good...being nice ..what a joke!

Good! You had me worried......................

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 01:10 PM

You're welcome, Timec.  I figured you didn't see it, or you would've said something at the time. 

And my Mom DID defend you.  I like you and I like my Mom.  I just wish you liked each other.

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 01:00 PM

jpatto

You went to Nancy's blog specifically to attack her.  Now you're complaining because you don't like the backlash.   You and Timec deserve each other.

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:59 PM

Catherine,  

Thanks for making me aware of the "Write Your Caption" blog. Damn it I messed that blog I must have actually been working that day.  

Thank you for sticking up for me.

 

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 12:51 PM

Blech!

posted by jpatto on May 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM

Thanks everyone Btown can always use more defense lawyers. I believe this time Timec hit the nail on the head. People jump on you in a minute. Everyone on this blog can put up all the little fruitful jokes and coments they want as long as they agree with each other but when it is outside of the regular folks and not agreed upon, LOOK out, your a no good sob. The first thing on anybodys list is always grammer, spelling, ebonics, illiterite, etc. Just simply cut throat mean things to attempt to run off someone. Well Im not a mean person. I am a passionate person,a nice person that loves my friends and family . I love to laugh and laugh a lot with you people on here, I find myself getting saddened with sorrowful stories that touch my heart. I think Sage is probably the most sensable blogger on here. Seems to be the most consistent anyways. Sage you always touch my heart with kind thoughts. I will not however sit here and be attacked like I am stupid, by someone that acts like they wish to cut me off. If I wish to speak my peace I will. Audrey B, you believe what you like about moto, All I will say is there is a sugar coating to his key board and I refuse to be PUT down by him anymore he has had his last freebie. To the rest of bako.com I will not run nor I will not hide but I will not be attacked either........peace

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Boo Hoo

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Catherine and Chico

I really like you  guys too! Chico I will stay the way I am ...but that did sound good...being nice ..what a joke!

 

 

 

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 12:19 PM

Thas OK Aud --

I've been called a bigot and racist by ML, TSM, etc.

and a serial killer by ML

Not sure how he knew about the cereal though.................

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Yes Timec

Its called booze

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM

 Audrey

What are you talking about?

Do they have meds for paranoia?

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Also Timec, if you're referring to my Mom, you should see where she defends you on aroundtheweb's "You Write the Caption" from April. 

posted by AudreyB on May 21, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Hi Timec

Still up to your old tricks I see.  Another day,  another opportunity to call me a racist. 

Does anyone see the irony here besides me?

 

posted by Lingtaowoo on May 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Chico  comes up with the good-un's

 

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 11:59 AM

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM guess I should have included Chico's pictures in the comment!!!

HAHAHAHA  LOL LOL

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Me thinks that sometimes the written word does not come across the way we would actually say it to someone, in person.  The written word cannot display the facial reactions nor the body language that might go with the comment, in person.  The written word does not see the eyes (windows of the soul) nor the tears the words might cause, in person. So, I think we need to take a step back when reading the blogs and consider all this.  I'm not saying my knee jerks won't still happen (been doing it for 63 years! too late now) but maybe I will log off and think about what I want to say before hitting the 'send' button.

Then again............................................ ...maybe not!!!!!

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM

 

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Timec,

I like you, too.  I really do.

posted by Lingtaowoo on May 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM

As Judge Wallace would say before throwing away a person in prison for YEARS...." Why didn't you just turn around and walk away "....same applies here....before it gets under your skin...just move on..now you know what they are all about, but no one likes to be called names, and you're not going to change anyone's way of thinking...that is the way it is..everyone has a point of view....

By the way, with the V.A.meds, WE are doing much better now.....

Of course,that's just my opinion...

posted by randomfactor on May 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM

I prefer to think timec would just be trying to be the best fallible person possible. 

posted by ChicoEsquela on May 21, 2008 at 11:36 AM

I tend to say things I don't mean just to piss people off....I am going to stop doing that.

Don't do that Timec, then you'll just be another hypocrite (did I use it right Mr. Factor?), breaking your back putting up a front.

We love you as you are, warts and all  ;=)

posted by timec on May 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM

I feel the bloggers on this blog are very hateful and mean including myself at times. The bloggers here will attack you in a split second. The bloggers here are not considerate of the feelings of others love ones. I feel I am attacked every time my name pops up on the blog. I am fine with that. I am a very defensive person and I tend to be defensive when I probably don't need to be. There is a certain blogger that is very nasty in my opinion. She will talk and act nice on one blog and then when I click on the next blog she is jumping down someones throat for no apparent reason. She is racist but won't admit she is. She basically thinks her  **** don' stink but it does. ha ha........ No it is not me.

I tend to say things I don't mean just to piss people off....I am going to stop doing that.

 

 

posted by CatherineBaker on May 21, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Well said, Witters.  I agree completely.

That said, Nancy--you displayed an impressive amount of grace, considering the situation.  Well done.

posted by witterpitters on May 21, 2008 at 10:54 AM

I have to admit that sometimes I zap out a *knee jerk* reaction to comments then later wonder what the hell I was thinking!  I am a passionate person, and many times my passion gets me in trouble. When someone is rude to me or someone I care about I will become the bi**h from hell and I am NOT nice. I seem to gravitate to *underdogs* and butt my head against brick walls, sometimes breaking through sometimes getting a migraine!  I don't want to think I'm *rude* but being a human, I probably am at times!

I will, at this time, apologize to any who feel I have been rude in the past and apologize NOW to any who will KNOW I'm being rude in the future!

 

posted by Tiffanilynn on May 21, 2008 at 09:20 AM

we all have an opinion on here... and not everyone comes of as "nice" when they write.... i believe i may be guilty of that from time to time, but im still a nice person.

posted by anglo1 on May 21, 2008 at 08:53 AM

Personal lessons in meanness, going to remember that one.  Personal attacks on this site make me real uncomfortable.  One of my closest friends is left of RF and Dusty but we have a ball together.  But then we keep our political discussions very limited.  jpato may be better off using email or IM to vent. 

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