Seriously, peeps. No one REALLY cares about your stupid rush story.

[Tippiechick]

In the end, it comes down to this:

There are some people on this site who are down right embarrassing when it comes to rush stories, and I have never cared two shits if that SMALL HANDFUL of embarrassing people get upset over me talking about them or not. But, that's not what the thread was about, it was merely mentioned at the end.

The point was that these stories are becoming like GC fan fiction. It's not just current stories. It's no longer just a recounting of what happened. Now, it's, "I rushed 30 years ago and here's how I remember it." There's so much crap in them that it takes the fun of hearing someone's story away.

And, the Barbie thread (genius parody, btw) reminded me of how full of shit most of these stories really are.

GC is entertaining to me. And, when I get bored with the site, I feel free to voice my displeasure. (Just like anyone else on this site could do if they had the guts to put themselves out there... But, most just choose to sit back like cattle chewing their cud not wanting to upset the herd.)

To those who dislike me-- I never have and never will care what your personal opinion of me is. So, if you think calling me names is helping you feel better about yourself and this site, by all means keep going. But, if we're really gonna go with taking the high road, perhaps using personal insults yourself might be a tad hypocritical.

Honestly, it makes GC more fun for me when people get riled up over something I say. So, by all means, keep it coming.

Oh, and Blueangel, just so you know, the secret is out... You've been stalking people over at HRPL, too. Seems you JUST can't stop yourself. I heard that people were leaving there left and right because of it. I know it makes you feel better to try and rewrite what happened. So, if that brings some joy to your sad, little world, I'll just let you have it.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

But, most just choose to sit back like cattle chewing their cud not wanting to upset the herd.

Or they engage in the PM factory with hopes that they can find a sock puppet-ey GCer to express their viewpoints.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Or they engage in the PM factory with hopes that they can find a sock puppet-ey GCer to express their viewpoints.

"Thanks for all the PMs of support" "A lot of people agree with me via PM" always cracks me up.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

"Thanks for all the PMs of support" "A lot of people agree with me via PM" always cracks me up.

Yes, along with:

"I think that you're____ and others agree with me...."

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Yes, along with:

"I think that you're____ and others agree with me...."

Most of the time people can figure out if someone is having a momentary change in their usual posting style or pattern, or if they are truly a complete idiot.

Also most of us can have different opinions and ideas, agree and disagree on a variety of topics and not be nasty about it. I can't think of anyone I agree with (or who agrees with me) 100% of the time, but a majority of GC posters respect each other as we do our best to be intelligent and communicate in an effective manner, as that is how we operate on a whole.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Most of the time people can figure out if someone is having a momentary change in their usual posting style or pattern, or if they are truly a complete idiot.

Also most of us can have different opinions and ideas, agree and disagree on a variety of topics and not be nasty about it. I can't think of anyone I agree with (or who agrees with me) 100% of the time, but a majority of GC posters respect each other as we do our best to be intelligent and communicate in an effective manner, as that is how we operate on a whole.

ETA: I put my brain back in and now I get, and agree with, your post.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

You lost me here.

Sorry, I think I need some Emerald Nuts as Robert Goulet is messing with things in my office http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZhLDwU5Row

Most of us don't need other posters to rush to our defense or secretly agree with us. We may have different ideas or opinions, but we present ourselves well we don't need PMs to protect our egos. No sock puppets or alleged PMs are needed because we can say what we think and still be respected. We're not wounded when people on a message board don't agree with us because we're adults and realize it is just the internet.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

GC is entertaining to me. And, when I get bored with the site, I feel free to voice my displeasure. (Just like anyone else on this site could do if they had the guts to put themselves out there... But, most just choose to sit back like cattle chewing their cud not wanting to upset the herd.)

I don't think it has to do with "guts," at least in large part becuase I don't think it takes "guts" to post dissenting opinions or criticisms on here. I think most of the people who don't "put themselves out there" just don't feel that it's worth their time to post their thoughts or critiques. That's not passing judgment on you for doing so, it's just that (like in real life), people have different ways of dealing with things that annoy them.

Sometimes I'll post if I disagree with an opinion or a general trend on the site, but a lot of times I'll just avoid the thread (or poster) and move on to other parts of the site. I don't chalk that up to a lack of guts on my part, just my own way of dealing with things.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I don't think it has to do with "guts," at least in large part becuase I don't think it takes "guts" to post dissenting opinions or criticisms on here. I think most of the people who don't "put themselves out there" just don't feel that it's worth their time to post their thoughts or critiques. That's not passing judgment on you for doing so, it's just that (like in real life), people have different ways of dealing with things that annoy them.

Sometimes I'll post if I disagree with an opinion or a general trend on the site, but a lot of times I'll just avoid the thread (or poster) and move on to other parts of the site. I don't chalk that up to a lack of guts on my part, just my own way of dealing with things.

Exactly, some of the time I feel the need to post or comment, other times I don't. My weekend started at 5pm so I have the time to post right now but I was too busy yesterday. Sometimes I'm just in a mood too, and feel punchy.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I don't think it has to do with "guts," at least in large part becuase I don't think it takes "guts" to post dissenting opinions or criticisms on here. I think most of the people who don't "put themselves out there" just don't feel that it's worth their time to post their thoughts or critiques. That's not passing judgment on you for doing so, it's just that (like in real life), people have different ways of dealing with things that annoy them.

Sometimes I'll post if I disagree with an opinion or a general trend on the site, but a lot of times I'll just avoid the thread (or poster) and move on to other parts of the site. I don't chalk that up to a lack of guts on my part, just my own way of dealing with things.

yes

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I don't think it has to do with "guts," at least in large part becuase I don't think it takes "guts" to post dissenting opinions or criticisms on here. I think most of the people who don't "put themselves out there" just don't feel that it's worth their time to post their thoughts or critiques. That's not passing judgment on you for doing so, it's just that (like in real life), people have different ways of dealing with things that annoy them.

Sometimes I'll post if I disagree with an opinion or a general trend on the site, but a lot of times I'll just avoid the thread (or poster) and move on to other parts of the site. I don't chalk that up to a lack of guts on my part, just my own way of dealing with things.

Yeppers.

[elusive47]

Originally Posted by BackAgain

Aw, Tippie, sweetie. You try so hard. You make up all of these silly stories because it just drives you "batty" that our forum has celebrated it's 2nd year anniversary. Success is your best revenge.

But, do soldier on!

Get some professional help, lady! IT AIN'T THAT DAMN SERIOUS!

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by BackAgain

Aw, Tippie, sweetie. You try so hard. You make up all of these silly stories because it just drives you "batty" that our forum has celebrated it's 2nd year anniversary. Success is your best revenge.

But, do soldier on!

Two whole years of crickets chirping. Now that's an accomplishment!