The Best (Unintentional) Anti-Drug Public Service Ad. Ever.

[The_Noble_Cause]

And how is THAT necessary?? You have to call people "ignorant dimbulbs" just because they feel you are condescending by your use of an extended vocabulary?

NIG made it emphatically clear (thru PMs and posts today) that I am using language way over his head.
Out of consideration, every time I use a big word, I will also offer it's corresponding defintion for those who need it.
Just helping everyone out here.
A selfless act of altruism, really.

You appear to feel that your extensive vocabulary makes you far superior than the rest of "us" on this board.

Again, that's completely in YOUR head.

I just don't feel the need to throw it in anyone's face.

Neither did I, until I was burned at the stake for it today.
You want to bitch at me for using words that are too complex?
Fine. Now I will do as you wish;..from here on out I will talk down to you and refer to u all as "dimbulbs".
Consider it done.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Let's go back to the beginning TNC!

You said she asked a condescending question. If you choose to feel that way, fine. Others don't but it really all lies in how someone takes what is written.

Odd comment. Have you ever actually seen/been around druggies?

Umm, yeah I have.
In fact, out of all of them, you are probably the biggest one I've ever met.
Judging by your unrelentingly dour posts here, it's apparent that over the years you have fried even the most basic functions of the human brain, including the one known as a "sense of humor".

Lighten up you perennial sour puss!

You have also said that you replied in an even more condescending manner. However, I personally do NOT think calling someone a druggie for merely asking a question (condescending or not) is an appropriate response. And it in NO WAY falls under the category of condescending. I believe it falls more closely under the category of 'libel' or maybe even 'defamation of character'. But LAWoman is the lawyer, I guess I can leave that to her to clarify for me.

Furthermore, given LAWoman's history of posting, I fail to see how you can call her posts "unrelenting" and "dour". Her posts have always consisted of support of Neal. Nothing more. She does not post often enough be considered 'unrelenting'.

Then you call her a sour puss. Again, not condescending, flat out rude and unneccesary!

So, can you honestly say that the deterioration of this thread is NOT directly related to YOUR posting habits??

Dude, you can delve knee deep into minutia until the cows come home.
I have already said my piece on this matter.

[NealIsGod]

Neither did I, until I was burned at the stake for it today. You want to bitch at me for using words that are too complex?
Fine. Now I will talk down to you. It's done.

You were burned at the stake for your own sins. Complete disrespect for everyone on this board who doesn't kiss your pompous ass. A taste of your own medicine, WAAAY overdue.

[jrnyman28]

Out of consideration, every time I use a big word, I will also offer it's corresponding defintion for those who need it.

So why not simply speak clearly in the first place?

You appear to feel that your extensive vocabulary makes you far superior than the rest of "us" on this board.

Again, that's completely in YOUR head.

Which is why I said "appear". But it is NO different than YOUR inference of LAWoman's initial post. That was my point...yet again!

You want to bitch at me for using words that are too complex?
Fine. Now I will do as you wish;..from here on out I will talk down to you and refer to u all as "dimbulbs".
Consider it done.

I told you I could care less how you speak. I was using it as an example. Nothing more!

Dude, you can delve knee deep into minutia until the cows come home.
I have already said my piece on this matter.

Oh, now it is "minutia"! Minimize the importance of my words or feelings but maximize your own.

You have already said your piece on many (or all) matters, that never stops you. Or does it mean that you are done with this now?

[The_Noble_Cause]

You were burned at the stake for your own sins. Complete disrespect for everyone on this board who doesn't kiss your pompous ass. A taste of your own medicine, WAAAY overdue.

Oh please. What a melodramatic old queen u are shaping up to be.

[NealIsGod]

You were burned at the stake for your own sins. Complete disrespect for everyone on this board who doesn't kiss your pompous ass. A taste of your own medicine, WAAAY overdue.

Oh please. What a melodramatic old queen u are shaping up to be.

Sorry, no matter how much you wish it and no matter how many fake PMs you post, I don't swing that way, Frasier.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Oh, now it is "minutia"! Minimize the importance of my words or feelings but maximize your own.
You have already said your piece on many (or all) matters, that never stops you. Or does it mean that you are done with this now?

It means I have a doctorate that I need to get back to work on.
Nonetheless, I will put aside my career aspirations and indulge you....

Perhaps, my response to LAWoman was no so much stronger in it's condencension, as it was just all around cruel. I'll grant u that. Maybe I ratcheted it up one too many decibels.
My bad!
But, this is really splitting hairs, folks.
So where Barb was minutely condescending, I was overtly barbaric.
Great.
Whoopdy-Doo!
I'm a viking!
Now what?

[NealIsGod]

TNC, stop PMing me.

[jrnyman28]

Perhaps, my response to LAWoman was no so much stronger in it's condencension, as it was just all around cruel. I'll grant u that. Maybe I ratcheted it up one too many decibels.
My bad!

Thank you.

[The_Noble_Cause]

TNC, stop PMing me.

Wherever Deano is, somewhere he is hanging his head down low.
You're an embarassment to all he stood for.

[NealIsGod]

TNC, stop PMing me.

Wherever Deano is, somewhere he is hanging his head down low.
You're an embarassment to all he stood for.

Because I dared question the mighty Noble Nerd? Fuck off, loser.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Because I dare questioned the mighty Noble Nerd? Fuck off, loser.

You questioned and got an answer as far back as page one.
As to what has driven today's prodding witch-hunt I really have no clue.
I even got PMs from Perryheads saying ur behavior was erratic today.
That's when you officially know you need the men in white jackets to take u away.

[NealIsGod]

Because I dare questioned the mighty Noble Nerd? Fuck off, loser.

You questioned and got an answer as far back as page one.
As to what has driven today's prodding witch-hunt I really have no clue.
I even got PMs from Perryheads saying ur behavior was erratic today.
That's when you officially know you need the men in white jackets to take u away.

Wow, the exact wording of the PM you just sent me. God forbid your incredible words don't get acknowledged.

My behavior is out of character because you are such a prick that I had to respond to your insane, paranoid ramblings. Let's just agree to steer clear of each other from now on...

[PROPERRY]

Well getting back to what this post was about, I just wanted to say regardless of what MY personal views are on music of the current Journey, I do think it is GREAT that Journey is raising money for children with cancer, aids, & leukemia. I hope that Journey Motor cycle raises LOTS & LOTS of money for ALL those children who suffer from one of these horrible diseases.

Lori

[The_Noble_Cause]

Wow, the exact wording of the PM you just sent me.

No, its not.
I borrowed one line from the pm.

My behavior is out of character because you are such a prick that I had to respond to your insane, paranoid ramblings. Let's just agree to steer clear of each other from now on...

Didn't u say you were done with this thread already?
You're turning out to be a bigger waffler than John Kerry.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Well getting back to what this post was about, I just wanted to say regardless of what MY personal views are on music of the current Journey, I do think it is GREAT that Journey is raising money for children with cancer, aids, & leukemia. I hope that Journey Motor cycle raises LOTS & LOTS of money for ALL those children who suffer from one of these horrible diseases.

Lori

I think everyone can agree with that, Lori.
As someone who just had a close call with melanoma, I can tell you personally that cancer is no joke!
Here's hoping that the motorcycle raffle raises so so much money that not only does it vanquish cancer from the world, but also goes towards covering Joe Reardon's costly court proceedings.

[jrnyman28]

Well getting back to what this post was about, I just wanted to say regardless of what MY personal views are on music of the current Journey, I do think it is GREAT that Journey is raising money for children with cancer, aids, & leukemia. I hope that Journey Motor cycle raises LOTS & LOTS of money for ALL those children who suffer from one of these horrible diseases.

Lori

Wait a sec! Did PROPERRY just get a thread back on track? Good job girl!

As for your post...AMEN!!
I would imagine they raise hundred's of thousands of dollars for the TJ Martel Foundation. And thanks to the video clip, I never knew Journey started working with the foundation back in the 70's.

[Liz22562]

A second "Thanks" to Properry to diverting back to the purpose of this thread!

I was having 'heart-dropsey' for seeing my favorite posters slamming each other.....

[NealIsGod]

A second "Thanks" to Properry to diverting back to the purpose of this thread!

I was having 'heart-dropsey' for seeing my favorite posters slamming each other.....

I would say thanks, Liz, but I am sure I would be accused of hitting on you if I did...

[sadie65]

Yes, it really is a very cool gesture by the band.

Here's to more from them, and less animosity between us.

[ohsherrie]

Good job Lori. I also hope they raise a bundle.

Please guys, let this thing go. It's bad enough when Andrew closes this place because we can't get along with you. When you guys can't get along with each other, that's pathetic.

[Journeynut]

Good job Lori. I also hope they raise a bundle.

Please guys, let this thing go. It's bad enough when Andrew closes this place because we can't get along with you. When you guys can't get along with each other, that's pathetic.

Yes and it is why some people do not even come here anymore.

[jrnyman28]

Good job Lori. I also hope they raise a bundle.

Please guys, let this thing go. It's bad enough when Andrew closes this place because we can't get along with you. When you guys can't get along with each other, that's pathetic.

Yes and it is why some people do not even come here anymore.

Hey Journeynut, long time...I mean LOOOOOOONG time!

[LAWoman]

Jeez--and all this comes from the question:
"Odd comment. Have you ever actually seen/been around druggies?"

This thread kind of proves the assertion that everything here degrades into a back and forth form of insanity. And Noble Cause you definately have another screen name (or a few) or else you have somehow morphed into the same peculiarities.

Nobody even knows anyone else here. NC can call me names all day long and presume anything he/she/it wants to. I would have to value his/her/its opinion for it to matter to me--he/she/it is not a real person, just words on a screen.

The thing I don't understand is why anyone believes that the lives or any details of the posters here are even interesting. The Journey members are interesting because they are artists and we all have some sort of appreciation or knowledge of their public lives and their work. The people who post here do it basically anonymously and are known for nothing except some words on a computer screen. This is why the name calling is so ridiculous. Who cares yet it always degrades to personal name-calling. Nobody else thinks that's just insane?

[Andrew]

Easy does it...

This thread is typical of the situation of this board - hardly anyone has a sense of humor.

NC does NOT have mulitple user names. In fact, I don't believe anyone does, as I watch IP addresses.

Now, let's get over this topic and move on shall we?

[The_Noble_Cause]

Jeez--and all this comes from the question:
"Odd comment. Have you ever actually seen/been around druggies?"

I didn't like your patronizing attitude, so I responded with (what I then viewed as) much deserved furor.
For my over-the-top response and uneeded bombasticism, I apologise. It just seemed to me (perhaps mistakenly so) that you were calling my knowledge into question. As if to insinuate that I have no knowledge as to what I speak of.
Which, of course, is bogus.
In fact, I currently have a smoldering doob lying in my ashtray beside me.

[LAWoman]

Easy does it...

This thread is typical of the situation of this board - hardly anyone has a sense of humor.

NC does NOT have mulitple user names. In fact, I don't believe anyone does, as I watch IP addresses.

Now, let's get over this topic and move on shall we?

Sorry, Andrew, but I find it very unlikey that several screen names all use the same phrases, the same tactics and degenerate into the same misinformation. A large reason why I do not even bother to enter into most of the discussion/arguments that go on over here is that it turns into a big personal argument.

I am sure you know more about computers than I, but I believe an IP only distinguishes a computer. One person could easily have more than one IP and although I don't know why anyone would bother with such an elaborate ruse, it apparently happens. A person can also obviously change his screen name over time and end up with a variety of names as is done repeatedly at various sites. It is really not worth the energy to try to keep track of these pointless games.

[NealIsGod]

Anyone with access to, say, a university could easily have multiple IPs.

[OpeningAct]

Gee Barbara, I see an apology from Noble to you...why not acknowledge that for starters....

[Red13JoePa]

Maybe what Andrew means is it's a lot of work to bother getting different user names and disguise it from different computers and keepign track of deploying the right user names to the matching computer.
And if some's crazy enough to do that, I guess he jsut chalks it up. I know I'd never FEEL like goign to that trouble.